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180°

 

L2

A1

A2

Reed Switch

K8

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Reed Switch

KD

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+

+

2K2 - 2W

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D = 20 ~ 40m

22R 5W

220R 5W

R

R

K8

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L2

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A2

L1

A1

 

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Flow Switches and Level Switches for liquids

Reed Switches are hermetically sealed 

contacts actuated by a magnetic field.

The life expectancy of a reed switch refers to a kind of load to be 

used. Reed Switches of the highest reliability are applied in our 

sensors, and their life expectancy can reach above two million 

operations. However, when they are switching lamps, inductive or 

capacitive loads, this number may decrease.

Switching Power

It is important to consider that the power specified by an electrical 

load is often referred to the permanent working state. 

 

For higher power, use an auxiliary relay or contactor as recom-

mended below.

Reed Switch 20W/VA: Protect the electrical contact of your sensor

Electrical contact of sensors - 

Attention to install

The sensors work in all voltage and current ranges displayed in the table bellow:

Operating Voltage

Max. Switching Power Max. Switching Current

Peak Current

110Vac

20VA

0.2A

0.5A @20ms

220Vac

20VA

0.1A

0.5A @20ms

5Vdc

2.5W

0.5A

1A @20ms

12Vdc

5W

0.5A

1A @20ms

24Vdc

10W

0.5A

1A @20ms

24Vac:

 NOT recommended

! Never connect the sensor to a 
motor, pump, lamp or any other 
load over 20W.
Always use a contactor or relay.

NO/NC - SPST
Contact ON/OFF

IP66

Switch

Output

Enclosure Rating

Resistor 220R 5W

in series is required

Resistor 22R 5W

in series is required

For distances longer than 40m,

use 24Vdc voltage (without the resistor)

K8

Filter mounted in parallel 

with the coil of an AC contactor, 

increases the contact life.

KD

Filter mounted in parallel 

with the coil of a DC relay, 

increases the contact life.

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Level Switches 

Manual: Models for External Mounting

IMPORTANT!

YOU MUST CHECK BEFORE INSTALLATION

Connection with cable 

length 20 to 40 meters:

contactor

pump

Operation

NC

Normally Open

Normally Closed

Typical connection to contactor

Term of Warranty

Siemens 3RT1015 Contactor

Initial: 31.7VA

Rated: 5.1VA

0.1µF 400V

BY448

or

 1N4007

Important

: For distances 

greater than 40m

, use 24Vdc voltage.

•Timing relay

•Frequency inverter

•Etc.

Connection with:

- Timing Relay 

- Frequency Inverter

For installation with Relay Coupler, 

use 4K7 10W resistor

Important

: For installation with 

relay coupler

, use 4K7 10W resistor.

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Connection with 

Contactor 24Vdc

KD Filter

 

is required

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Connection with Contactor

Should be less than

 20W

Initial Power

Rated Power

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NO

NO

 or 

NC

 

rotating the 

sensor

Snubber

Filter

For installations according to this guide: 

02 (two) years warranty. 

Incorrect installation cancels the warranty.

 

All sensors have been tested and approved during the manufacture process.

Chemical products 

require tests by the customer to verify compatibility 

with the constructive material of the sensor.

Liquids with ferrous particles 

require technical analysis: the sensor has 

magnetic component inside.

Note:

 Reed Switches have reached over one million operations in 

tests with contactor and

 

K8

snubber filter

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PROTECTION PROCEDURES BELOW DESCRIBED CAN 

IMPROVE THE REED SWITCH PERFORMANCE

• Switching inductive loads

? Risk of failure (welding of the Reed Switch Contact) 

due to CAPACITANCE, which 

can occur depending on the distance and cable used in the connection to the contactor.

• Connecting the sensor to a contactor in long distances, use resistor:

This resistor dampens the peak voltage caused by the 

capacitance of cables and electronic equipment input. 

• Connecting the sensor to an electronic equipment:

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Contactor

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