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Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Magnetic Proximity Sensors

Product catalog summary
Operating Principles for Magnetic Sensors
Magnetic sensors operate using reed contacts sealed in a glass bulb with inert gas. The presence of a magnetic field causes the contacts to close, creating an electrical connection. These sensors offer advantages over mechanical switches, including protection against dust and corrosion, long contact life, maintenance-free operation, ease of use, and compact size.

Types of Magnetic Sensors
1. Normally Open (NO) Sensors: These sensors close the contact when a magnet approaches and are two-wire devices.
2. Normally Open + Normally Closed (NO+NC) Sensors: These provide both NO and NC functions with a single glass bulb and are three-wire devices.

Reed Contact Protections
The lifespan of magnetic sensors depends on the mechanical characteristics of the contact at low voltage and current values, and on the load characteristics at higher values. External protection is recommended for higher values.

Magnetic Proximity Sensors
These sensors are characterized by small dimensions and high operating distances. They require a magnet for actuation and feature a threaded metallic case, IP 67 protection, and compliance with the EMC directive.
  • Output Models: NO (S3390-S3393), NO+NC (S3398-S3401)
  • Operating Temperature: -25 to +100°C (-13 to +212°F)
  • Switching Frequency: NO output = 230 Hz max, NO+NC output = 250 Hz max
  • Case Material: Nickel-Plated Brass

Rectangular Magnetic Proximity Sensors
These sensors also require a magnet for actuation and feature a rectangular case, IP 67 protection, and compliance with the EMC directive.
  • Output Models: NO (S3394, S3395), NO+NC (S3402, S3403)
  • Operating Temperature: -25 to +100°C (-13 to +212°F)
  • Switching Frequency: NO output = 230 Hz max, NO+NC output = 250 Hz max
  • Case Material: Plastic Anodized Aluminum
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Catalog excerpts

Magnetic Proximity Sensors-1

Magnetic OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR MAGNETIC SENSORS Magnetic sensors are actuated by the presence of a permanent magnet. Their operating principle is based on the use of reed contacts, whose thin plates are hermetically sealed in a glass bulb with inert gas. The presences of a magnetic field makes the thin plates flex and touch each other causing an electrical contact. The plate’s surface has been treated with a special material particularly suitable for low current or high inductive circuits. Magnetic sensors compared to traditional mechanical switches have the following advantage: • • • • • Contacts are well protected against dust, oxidization and corrosion due to the hermetic glass bulb and inert gas; contacts are activated by means of a magnetic field rather than mechanical parts Special surface treatment of contacts assures long contact life Maintenance free Easy operation Reduced size When using the NO (normally open) type the open reed contact closes as the magnet approaches. NO Magnetic sensors are two wires. When using the NO+NC type both NO (normally open) and NC (normally closed) functions are made available by means of a single glass bulb. NO+NC Magnetic sensors are supplied with three wires, one is in common, one is NO and one is NC TYPICAL REED CONTACT PROTECTIONS The lifespan of a magnetic sensor at low values of voltage and current depends on the mechanical characteristics of the contact while for higher values the operating life depends on the characteristics of the load. In these cases, it is suggested to apply some form of external protection at the sensor output. 44 732 389-3376 Fax 732 542-3553 www.fargocontrols.com

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Magnetic Magnetic Proximity Sensors Extremely small dimensions and high operating distances characterize these magnetic sensors in metallic case. To actuate sensor a magnetic is required. Features: • • • • • High operating distance Threaded metallic case Protection degree of IP 67 Hermetically sealed Compliant to the EMC directive Output VA V A NO 10 220 0.5 S3390 S3391 MODEL S3392 S3393 NO+NC 20 150 1 S3398 S3399 S3400 S3401 ∅ 6 mm M8 x1 Dimensions: mm 1" = 25.4 mm 1 mm = .03937” Wiring NO Changeover, NO+NC External Dimensions Operating Distance Switching Frequency Case Protection Degree Operating...

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Magnetic Rectangular Magnetic Proximity Sensors To actuate sensor a magnetic is required. Features: • High operating distance • Rectangular case • Protection degree of IP 67 • Hermetically sealed • Compliant to the EMC directive Output VA V A MODEL NO 10 220 0.5 S3394 S3395 NO+NC 20 150 1 S3402 S3403 Height = 8 mm Height = 8 mm Dimensions mm, 1mm = .03937” Wiring NO NO+NC Operating Distance 10 mm Switching Frequency N0 output = 230 Hz max/ NO+NC output = 250 Hz max Case Plastic Protection Degree IP 67 Operating Temperature Output Connection -25 to +100°C (-13 to +212°F) Cable: 2 x 0.14 mm², L=2m...

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