Doors and covers
Position monitoring with a separate magnet.
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Magnetic sensors
Magnetic sensors
Magnetic sensors detect the field of a permanent magnet to check the position of moving components without mechanical contact. Applications include positioning mechanisms, fixtures, covers and magnet-equipped actuators. Depending on their design, sensors can detect the field through non-magnetic walls. Reed switches and electronic sensors have different switching characteristics. Selection considers the magnet, operating distance, orientation, switching frequency, power supply and output type, as well as nearby magnetic fields that may affect detection.
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IN PRACTICE
Typical applications
Mechanism position
Confirming the movement of moving parts.
Rotation
Detecting a passing magnet.
Industrial drawer position
Confirming closure using a dedicated magnet.
Damper position
Monitoring moving elements with a reed contact.
Shaft pulses
Detecting a magnet mounted on a rotating element.