Reed switches in Safety Vane applications
The automation industry depends on feeding systems which feed parts of different shapes into the assembly machine. The most cost effective feeding systems are vibratory which start in bowls and end in linear feeders prior to the actual pick and place to the machine.
For the pick up arm to be accurate, the vibration on the linear feeder needs to be turned off and this is done when the linear feed has been fed with parts and is fully loaded. Usually, optic sensors are used but for this, the lenses need to be exceptionally clean and this is not usually the case for industrial automation. Reed Switch based Vane Sensors are the answer to this.
A reed switch and a magnet are combined into a single package with which maintains a fixed distance between them to form a Normally Closed vane sensor. When ever a ferrous part, which is the “vane”, comes between them, the magnetic field is shunted and the reed switch opens. Normally Open vane sensors can be designed by using a Normally Closed reed switch on one side and a magnet on the other side which is strong enough to keep the NC reed switch open. Reed switch based vane sensors can work in very dirty industrial environments and grease and dust do not affect its working. Common applications are conveyor belt part sensing, industrial mixer speed sensing, etc.
Application Classification
Applications are classified as Position Sensing, Pulse Counting, Electromagnetic or Relay, Temperature Sensing or Magnet Biasing types. This application is classified as follows and the link gives more information on best practices to help select the most suitable AT band and matching magnet.
Magnet Biasing Type
Normally Closed type Vane application Some special field applications, for the sake of circuit logic, security concerns, or a power
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Feb 28, 2024 |
Recommended Products
The Reed Switches and Sensors used in such applications need to be robust, durable and efficient in meeting a high life expectancy. Our engineers work hard in life testing our products under various conditions, and our intention is to ensure end product durability and life. Although we wouldn’t want to restrict any of our products for use in only certain applications, the recommended products for use in this application are listed below.
MM-1018 Micro Miniature Reed Switch
This 10.0 mm long, Form A type Micro Miniature reed switch is designed for moderate power, low load applications. The fast operate
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MS-106 Reduced Miniature PCB Mountable Reed Sensor
Drawing of MS-106 Reed SensorDrawing of MS-106 Reed Sensor Pad Layout starFeatures10W Contact Rating. 15.2 mm PCB Pitch. Normally
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