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Magnetic Proximity Sensors (Reed)

MP2018 Sensors

Reed based magnetic proximity sensor

in plastic flange-mount package

Description

The MP2 Series sensors are reed position sensors. Normally open or closed contacts change states when a magnetic field is

applied. The sensors act as non-latching electrical switches.

Features

Typical Applications

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Contacts hermetically sealed for long life

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Zero power consumption

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Suitable for DC and AC circuits

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Flange mount

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RoHS compliant

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IP65

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Operate/Release Distances*: 6.35 mm – 17.8 mm (0.25” – 0.7”)

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Door position & interlock

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Limit switch

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Flow/speed

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Home security

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Pedal switch

Environmental Specifications

Vibration

20 g 10 Hz to 1 kHz (MP201801)

20 g 10 Hz to 55 Hz (MP201802)

Operating Temperature

-40 °C to 105 °C (-40 °F to 221 °F)

Storage Temperature

-40 °C to 105 °C (-40 °F to 221 °F)

Ingress Protection

IP65

Electrical Specifications

Typical Operating Time

1 ms

Breakdown Voltage

200 VDC min.

Switching Voltage and Current

See Products chart

Contact Resistance and Power rating:

See Products chart

Mechanical Specifications

Housing Material

Glass-reinforced plastic

Operate/Release Distances*

*with AS201801 magnetic actuator

6.35 mm – 17.8 mm (0.25” – 0.7”)

Products

Part Number

Contact

Form

Maximum

Power Rating

Maximum

Switching Volta ge

Maximum

Switching Current

Maximum

Contact Resistance

MP201801

SPST-NO

Form A

10 W

175 VAC/VDC

0.5 A

0.200 Ω

MP201802

SPST-NC

Form B

3 W

30 VAC/VDC

0.2 A

0.100 Ω

All MP2018 sensors come with leads 24 AWG x 305 mm (12”)