Can it be used for bothmagnetic control applications and electronic circuits?

Q-1:Can it directly open and close DCsolenoids?

A : Yes, it can do it up to about 50VA directly and is the most suitable for valve switches such as AC solenoids.

Q-2:Do you mean that Bestact can performfunctions of both conventional reed switches and mechanical power relays?

A : That's right, but that is not all. By using a single Bestact, the reliability rises significantly; circuit wiring becomes simpler eliminating the need of contact protection circuitry or interposing relays.

Q-3:Can Bestact be also used in electronicscomponent circuits?

A : Yes it can. Because of the dual contact structure and the wiping effect, it provides excellent reliability for both analog circuits and dry circuits. According to our field failure data, reliability is significantly better than both mercury relays and semiconductor relays.
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Q-4:So can Bestact be used with circuits atany level?

A Ampere TurnPick-up Ampere Turn : It can be used in circuits from 1V 1mA up to about 240VAC 5A (inductive load), which makes it ideals as the output contact for controllers. There is no need to worry about load voltage or current levels.
Conventional Reed Switches

Q-5:Why is the contact resistance so low, andperformance so stable?

A : Contact pressure is fixed, and furthermore the movable contact makes contact by a wiping action. In conventional reed switches, the electrical contact and magnet contact parts are common, so contact pressure changes with magnetic contact. And because it is a simple contact, changes in contact pressure cause large changes in contact resistance.
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Q-6:How well does Bestact resist againstvibration and shock?

Bestact A : In the weakest axis, 20G against vibration, 40G against shock. Its movable contact, which is small, compared to that of the conventional reed switches, and the spring-assisted return industrial presses it against the glass tube (back stop mechanism) to make it strong against vibration and shock even when non-energized. 6