MS-108 Standard Size PCB Mountable Reed Sensor

Description

This standard size PCB mountable reed sensor is manufactured to carry up to 1.5A. The internal blades always parallel to the top surface of the sensor. Change-over versions can also be built on request. All sensors are tested 100% for Operate AT, Release AT, Static Contact Resistance and Variable Contact Resistance before packing. Being an omnipolar device, this sensor can be actuated with either a north pole or a south pole or both. Choosing the right AT band, magnet strength, and operating axis, will restrict the number of operates and releases to one.

Cylindrical and Rectangular Magnets

We offer a range of magnets in different sizes and shapes, specially selected to...Continue reading ->

Actuation Distances for MS-108 Reed Sensors

Operate and release distances for the MS-108 reed sensor in the three standard AT...Continue reading ->

Electrical

Miscellaneous

Ordering Code

MS-108-(Operate Band Code)

Example: MS-108-2 denotes MS-108 Reed Sensor in 15-20 Operate Band (AT).

Other Special Configurations: Lower Static Contact Resistance, Dynamic Contact Resistance Limit, Special Release Limits, Gold plated leads.

Usage Notes

Here are some of the recommended usage notes to ensure maximum durability of this product. The complete usage notes are available here.

Ampere Turn Selection

For any application, it is important to select the correct Ampere Turn (AT) or...Continue reading ->

Product Handling

Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro...Continue reading ->

Reflow Soldering

Reflow Soldering is the process of automatically soldering multiple devices to a PCB. Continue...Continue reading ->

Manual Soldering

Manual Soldering of reed switch leads may be required when using custom plastic housing...Continue reading ->

Ferro-magnetic parts

Using Ferro-magnetic mounting parts or screws within a 100 mm vicinity of a reed switch will...Continue reading ->

Reed Contact Protection Circuits

When a reed switch is to be connected to an inductive load or a...Continue reading ->

Applications

Although we can never restrict the use of a reed sensor to a particular field, the following is a list of some of the applications that the MS-108 Reed Sensor is known to perform well.

Reed Sensors to Prevent Thievery in Cargo Containers

Reed Sensors added to the GPS units serve as a theft proof device by...Continue reading ->

Reed sensors for Tamper-proofing Electricity Meters

To tamper proof Electricity meters, Reed Sensors are placed near the front cover of...Continue reading ->

Reed sensors in Wind Vanes

Eight reed switches are mounted radially at 22.5 degree angles making compass points on...Continue reading ->

Reed sensors in Survival rafts and ELTs

Survival rafts contain water sensors which trigger the compressed air cylinder to inflate the...Continue reading ->

Flow Meters for checking Lake currents

Reed Switches are used in flow meters to calculate volume of liquid. Flow meters...Continue reading ->

Magnet sensors for Anchor, Rudder, and Hatch position detection

Just as reed sensors are used in automobiles for end position and intermediary position...Continue reading ->

Reed sensors in Central Locking of Cars with Remote Keys

In newer cars with electronic keys, the key code is compared with onboard computer...Continue reading ->

Reed switches in Instant Water heaters and Power showers

Instant Water heaters and power showers use reed switch based Flow switches to detect...Continue reading ->

Magnet Sensors in Fluid Metering

To make an existing analog fluid meter generate digital output readings that can be...Continue reading ->

Magnet sensors for Tension Monitoring in Coil Winders

Reed Sensors find an important role in closed loop tension control and coil winding...Continue reading ->