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    28 Products

    Magnetically Actuated Switches

    Image of Product. Style A. Front orientation. Style A. Magnetically Actuated Switches.
    Image of Product. Style B. Front orientation. Style B. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Style H. Front orientation. Style H. Magnetically Actuated Switches.
    Image of Specification. 6-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 6 Poles. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    Style H

    6-Pole

    M12

    Plug

    These switches actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. They’re often used to detect when a door or window opens. Mount the switch in a stationary position, such as a door frame, and mount the magnet to a movable object, such as the door. They do not include a safety relay and cannot be used with safety-guard doors found on machinery.
    M12 Connection—Switches with a M12 or M8 plug connect to cords with a socket (sold separately), allowing you to quickly connect and disconnect the switch.
    NEMA 6 Enclosure Rating—NEMA 6 rated switches are protected from temporary submersion.
    IP67 Enclosure Rating—IP67 rated switches protect against temporary submersion, as well as dust and dirt.
    Switches
    Replacement
    Magnets
    Wire
    Leads
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max.
    Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    No.
    of
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads
    A11 On
    SPST-NC
    2 amp @ 230V AC230V AC0.47"263"1.19"0.63"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K426000000065985K4410000000
    B11 On
    SPST-NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"2103.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42700000065985K43900000
    B11 On
    SPST-NC
    2 amp @ 230V AC230V AC0.47"2193.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42100000065985K43900000
    B21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"4193.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K41900000065985K43900000
    B21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    2 amp @ 230V AC230V AC0.47"4193.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K43400000065985K43900000
    B22 On
    DPST-NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"4193.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42500000065985K43900000
    B22 On
    DPST-NC
    2 amp @ 230V AC230V AC0.47"4193.25"0.75"0.67"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42900000065985K43900000
    H31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"6162.08"1.1"0.55"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42300000065985K43800000
     
    Plastic Housing with 6-Pole M12 Plug
    H31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"2.08"1.1"0.55"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42400000065985K43800000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing with Wire Leads
    A31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"6103.11"1.3"0.63"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K43200000065985K435000000
    B11 On
    SPST-NC
    2 amp @ 230V AC230V AC0.47"2103.21"0.75"0.75"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K41800000065985K437000000
    B21 Off and 1 On
    DPST-1NO/1NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"4103.21"0.75"0.75"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K43100000065985K437000000
    B31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    1 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"6103.21"0.75"0.75"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K42800000065985K437000000
    H31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"6162.08"1.14"0.53"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K43300000065985K436000000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing with 6-Pole M12 Plug
    H31 Off and 2 On
    3PST-1NO/2NC
    0.3 amp @ 30V DC30V DC0.47"2.08"1.14"0.53"NEMA 6, IP67
    65985K41700000065985K436000000
     
    Cords for Switches with Plug Connection

    Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches

    Image of Specification. Style A with Screw Terminals. Front orientation. Style A. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style A with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Style A. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style B. Front orientation. Style B. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.
    Image of Specification. Style D. Front orientation. Style D. Magnetic Contact Alarm Switches.

    Style A with Screw

    Terminals

    Style A with

    Wire Leads

    Style B

    Style D

    Wire contacts to an alarm system to alert when doors or windows are opened. Mount the magnet to the door or window and mount the switch to the frame. The alarm will activate when the magnet is pulled away by the opening door or window.
    SPDT—SPDT switches connect to an alarm system and to another device, such as a motion detector.
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    Wire Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Color
    Environment
    Enclosure Rating
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads
     
    Adhesive Back with Sealed Housing
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC0.62"11.5"0.25"0.37"WhiteCorrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A2100000
     
    Aluminum Housing with Wire Leads
     
    Screw On with Flexible Stainless Steel Conduit and Sealed Housing
    A11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"33"0.5"1"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A5100000
    A11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC3"33"0.5"1"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8039A5200000
    B11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"33.5"1.5"1.5"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8135A1100000
    B11 Off or 1 On
    SPDT
    0.25 amp @ 30V AC/30V DC3"33.5"1.5"1.5"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    8135A3200000
    D11 Off
    SPST-NO
    0.5 amp @ 100V AC/100V DC3"23.62"0.68"3"Corrosive, Dusty, Oily, Outdoor, Submersible, Washdown, WetNEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 12, IP67
    80425A3100000
     
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