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EL029 DrDAQ Reed Switch User Guide 

Pico Technology  

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Introduction 

This leaflet describes the EL029 Reed Switch and how to use it with 

DrDAQ (USB and parallel port versions). The EL029 pack contains: 

1 EL029 Reed Switch

1 EL032 3 metre sensor extension cable

1 MI055 magnet

1 instruction leaflet

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Before you begin 

Please read through this leaflet before you use your 

EL029. You will need to have the relevant Pico 

software set up on your computer. 
Please read the DrDAQ

 

manual for information on 

PicoScope and PicoLog. 

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What the EL029 Reed Switch does 

The EL029 Reed Switch is operated by a magnet. 

When the magnet is placed next to the EL029, in the position shown, the 

Reed Switch closes. It may be used to indicate position or, as an 

alternative to a light gate, to give data about motion. 

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Installation 

The door switch module contains a built-in reed switch which can be 

activated using a magnet attached to the door.  Alternatively, if it is not 
practical to mount the door switch for operation with a magnet, an 

external micro-switch can be wired to the screw terminals inside the door 

switch module. The door switch module can be attached to a wall either 

using adhesive foam, or by removing the cover and using two screws to 
attach the unit to the wall. The following template can be used to drill the 

fixing holes. To attach an external microswitch: 

make a hole in the case

pass the cable through the hole

wrap the cable round the central pillar

attach the wires to connectors marked a for additional security, use a
cable tie to attach the cable to the two holes marked c on the left of

the connector block.

The black bar labelled b is the ideal location to place a magnet to activate 
the internal reed switch. 

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