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Introduction
This document provides an overview of PIC's sensor technology, focusing on Reed Switches, Reed Sensors, and Level Sensors. It emphasizes the company's dedication to innovation, quality, and sustainability in manufacturing.
Reed Switch Basics
Reed Switches consist of ferromagnetic reeds sealed in a glass tube, offering benefits such as no power supply requirement, hermetically sealed contacts, and various sensitivity ranges. They are used in non-touch switching solutions and magnetic actuation.
Reed Switch Types
  • Micro/Standard: Compact switches suitable for limited space applications with various contact forms and ratings.
  • Power/Special: Designed for high voltage and latching applications, handling up to 10 kV and 5 A.
  • S-Series and T-Series: Cost-effective solutions for automated assembly with various sensitivity ranges.
  • TH-Series: Ultra-miniature size with high reliability and various sensitivity ranges.
  • PRX+2-Series: Offers latching and normally closed types without the need for PCB redesign.
Reed Sensor Basics
Reed Sensors incorporate a Reed Switch within a housing for mechanical protection and easier mounting, available in various housing types and do not require a power supply.
Reed Sensor Types
  • Snap-fit: Easily mountable without tools, available in various sensitivity ranges.
  • Flatpack: Offers adjustable switching points and replaces various competitor types.
Level Sensors
Level Sensors are designed for various applications and are available in different series such as PLS-PP, PLS-PA, and PLS-VA, each offering unique features and specifications.
Magnets and Actuators
The document includes a magnet selector and guidelines on operating Reed Switches, emphasizing the importance of proper handling and precautions.
Specifications
The document lists multiple models of reed sensors and power switches, detailing contact forms, maximum contact ratings, switching currents, voltages, and operating temperatures. Compliance with standards like UL, CSA, and RoHS is also discussed.
Features
Key features include adjustable switching points, rugged designs, and availability of customized types. Housing materials include ABS, PA6-GF, and nickel-plated brass, with cable types specified as AWG 24 to AWG 28.
Level Sensors
Level sensors with polypropylene and stainless steel housings are suitable for food contact and cover a wide range of applications, operating without a power supply and available in Form A and Form B.
Magnet Specifications
The document details magnet material grades, remanence, coercivity, energy product, and operating temperatures, providing a selection guide based on cost, energy product, and resistance to demagnetization.
Technical Considerations
Advice on proper handling of reed switches includes precautions for cutting and bending terminals to avoid mechanical stress. A chemical resistance chart for various housing materials is included, indicating compatibility with different chemicals at specific temperatures.
Conclusion
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and understanding the specifications and applications of reed sensors, power switches, and level sensors, along with considerations for housing materials and magnet selection.
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Catalog excerpts

PIC catalogue-1

Reed Switches Reed Sensors Level Sensors Sensor Technology

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PIC catalogue-2

Our work is never done. Passion, respect, integrity and discipline are the four core values which drive us to sophisticated products and continuous growth in a globalized world. Innovation Modern machinery, perfected production concepts, clear information policy and our comprehensive sensor know-how secure our premier position in the branch. Product Innovation Intelligent Design Creative Manufacturing Quality Continuous optimization in the areas of research, development, production, service and marketing assure high standards in product quality. Sustainability Sustainability is an essential part...

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PIC catalogue-3

Reed Switches Reed Switch Basics Reed Switches Reed Sensors Level Sensors Customized Products How does a Reed Switch work? Tech Center No power supply required Contacts hermetically sealed Most economic non-touch switching solution Not ESD sensitive Various methods of actuation possible Magnetic and electrical pole independent Non-touch actuation permits smooth surfaces and modern design Various sensitivity ranges available A Reed Switch consists of a pair of ferromagnetic reeds, hermetically sealed in a glass tube. Their free ends overlap at a very small distance.

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PIC catalogue-4

Reed Switches Reed Switches Micro / Standard Power / Special PMC-0701 for limited space the 7 mm glass length offers best solution PMC-1401 most cost-efficient general purpose switch using 14 mm glass length Switching voltage up to 10 kV Carry current up to 5 A Contact rating max. 250 Watts Normally open, change over and latching types Close differential and mains voltage types available B B Power Switches Contact arrangement (figure) Contact form Contact arrangement (figure) Characteristics Contact form Contact rating max. Switching voltage max. High voltage Standard Switches Micro Switches...

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PIC catalogue-5

Features Facts & Figures › › › › xxx Assembly in PCB cutout reduces height above › xxx by approx. 50% PCB › Various sensitivity xxx economic Reed Most Switch for automated xxx assembly ranges available Contact form Contact form Contact rating max. Switching current max. AT ranges and characteristics stated for unmodified Reed Switches. Pls. refer page 28/29 for additional technical information. All dimensions in mm. Subject to change without prior notice. Various sensitivity ranges available Pull in range available Pull in range available No PCB redesign required since direct substitute for molded...

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PIC catalogue-6

Replaces various molded competitors types, thus no PCB redesign required Latching and Form B (normally closed) types available Hi-Rel versions available Various sensitivity ranges available Various sensitivity ranges available Normally closed Contact form Contact form Contact rating max. Switching current max. consult factory consult factory Pull in range available North pole mark AT ranges and characteristics stated for unmodified Reed Switches. Pls. refer page 28/29 for additional technical information. All dimensions in mm. Subject to change without prior notice. pic-gmbh.com Pull in range...

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PIC catalogue-7

Reed Sensors Reed Sensors Reed Sensor Basics Snap-fit Features › Easily mountable and removable as no tools or screws required Small size Various sensitivity ranges available Customized types available MS-320 Contact form Contact rating max. Pull in range available Operating Temperature Actuation principles for Reed Switches also apply to Reed Sensors. Mechanically protected Wide range of housing types available No power supply required Not ESD sensitive Non-touch actuation permits smooth surfaces and modern design Various sensitivity ranges available Energy product (BH) max. Magnetic moment...

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PIC catalogue-8

Reed Sensors Reed Sensors Features › Adjustable switching point Replaces various competitors types Mains voltage variants available Various sensitivity ranges available Customized types available Contact form Contact rating max. Contact form Contact rating max. Switching current max. Pull in range available Operating Temperature Housing material Cable type Standard types Pull in range available Operating Temperature Matching actuators on page 26. Standard types Cable exit: right Cable type Cable exit: right Housing material Matching actuators on page 26. AT ranges and characteristics stated for...

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PIC catalogue-9

Reed Sensors Reed Sensors Through Hole Pitch ranging from 2.54 to 20.32 mm Mechanically protected Replaces various competitors types MK sensor with integrated resistor Mains voltage variants available Various sensitivity ranges available Customized types available Mains voltage variants available Customized types available Contact form Contact rating max. Switching current max. Pull in range available Replaces various competitors types Operating Temperature Pull in range available Operating Temperature Cable type Housing material Contact form Pull in range available Operating Temperature MK with...

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PIC catalogue-10

Reed Sensors Reed Sensors Tubular Threaded Tubular Threaded Features › Adjustable switching point Replaces various competitors types Mains voltage variants available switching point Rugged design Various sensitivity ranges available Customized types available Various sensitivity ranges available Customized types available Contact form Contact rating max. Switching current max. Switching voltage max. Pull in range available Power Switch Pull in range available Operating Temperature Operating Temperature Housing material Nickel plated brass AWG 28 Housing material Cable type Nickel plated brass...

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PIC catalogue-11

Level Sensors Level Sensors Level Sensor Basics Polypropylene housing Form A and Form B Suitable for food contact Covers a wide range of applications Customized types available Contact form Contact rating max. Operating Temperature UL / CSA / RoHS Housing material Stem Float Ring magnet Variants & mounting FORM A (Normally open) No power supply required Various housing materials available Form A and Form B Suitable for food contact Customized types available A Level Sensor incorporates a Reed Switch in a stem. An external float, with a magnet inside, passes and actuates the Reed Switch, depending...

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All PIC GmbH catalogs and technical brochures

  1. MS-320-3

    2  Pages

  2. MS-313R-3

    1  Page

  3. MS-313-3

    1  Page

  4. MS-2431-7

    2  Pages

  5. MS-328-6

    2  Pages

  6. MS-328-7

    2  Pages

  7. MS-332-7

    2  Pages

  8. MS-390-3

    2  Pages

  9. MS-390-4

    2  Pages

  10. MS-390-5

    2  Pages

  11. PRX+1500

    1  Page

  12. PFC-1806-3

    1  Page

  13. PFC-2828-2

    1  Page

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