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    Magnetically Actuated Switches

    Image of Product. Style L. Front orientation. Style L. Magnetically Actuated Switches.
    Image of Specification. 8-Pole M12 Plug. Front orientation. 8 Poles. Magnetically Actuated Switches.

    Style L

    8-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.
    Micro M12 Connection—Switches with a Micro M12 or Micro M8 plug connect to cords with a socket (sold separately), allowing you to quickly connect and disconnect the switch.
    LED Status Indicator—Switches with an LED status indicator let you visually confirm that it’s connected and whether it’s actuated.
    IP69 Enclosure Rating—IP69 rated switches resist high temperature washdowns and dust.
    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
    Stainless Steel Housing with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator
    L31 Off and 2 On
    		3PST-1NO/2NC
    		10 mA @ 24V DC24V DC0.31"6103.46"1.06"0.55"IP69
    		0000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing with 8-Pole Micro M12 Plug and LED Status Indicator
    L31 Off and 2 On
    		3PST-1NO/2NC
    		10 mA @ 30V AC, 10 mA @ 30V DC30V AC
    30V DC    		0.31"——3.46"1.06"0.55"IP69
    		00000000000000000000000000000
     
    Cords for Switches with Plug Connection
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords.
    Electrical Connector
    Component
    No. of
    Poles
    Cable Lead
    Lg., ft.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Micro M12 Connection, Wire Lead Connection
    Socket89.5IP66K, IP67
    		0000000000000
     

    Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches

    Image of Product. Style B with Wire Leads. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches, Plastic Housing with Wire Leads, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style B with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches, Plastic Housing with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator, Style B.
    Image of Product. Style B with 4-Pole M8 Plug. Front orientation. Magnetic Switches. Tamper-Resistant Magnetically Actuated Switches, Plastic Housing with 4-Pole Nano M8 Plug and LED Status Indicator, Style B.

    Style B with Wire Leads

    Style B with Wire

    Leads and LED Status

    Indicator

    Style B with 4-Pole

    M8 Plug

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Metric Circular Cords.
    Image of Product. Coded Magnet for Style B. Front orientation. Magnets. 0.2" Diameter Mounting Hole.

    Cords with

    Socket

    Coded Magnet for

    Style B

    Prevent unauthorized use—these switches require coded magnets (sold separately) to actuate, and cannot be bypassed using ordinary magnets. They actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. 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’re often used to detect when a door or window opens, and can be used with movable machine guards. All are rated IP67 for protection from temporary submersion.
    Safety relays are required in safety applications with switches that control two or three circuits.
    LED Status Indicator—Switches with an LED status indicator light up when they’re actuated, so you can see if they’re wired correctly with a quick glance.
    Coded Magnets—Coded magnets include tamper-resistant one-way screws for mounting. To remove screws, see one-way bits and drivers.
    Switches
    Cords with
    Socket
    Coded Magnets
    Style
    No. of Circuits
    Controlled
    Switch Starting
    Position
    Switch
    Designation
    Switching Current
    @ Voltage
    Max. Voltage,
    V DC
    Input Voltage,
    V DC
    Max. Sensing
    Distance
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Enclosure
    Rating
    Each
    Each
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Each
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads
    B31 Off and 2 On
    		3PST-1NO/2NC
    		10 mA @ 24V DC24240.2"3.5"1"0.5"IP67
    		00000000000000———00.2"0000000000000
     
    Plastic Housing with Wire Leads and LED Status Indicator
    B21 Off and 1 On
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		10 mA @ 24V DC24240.2"3.5"1"0.5"IP67
    		0000000000000———00.2"000000000000
     
    Plastic Housing with 4-Pole Nano M8 Plug and LED Status Indicator
    B21 Off and 1 On
    		DPST-1NO/1NC
    		10 mA @ 24V DC24240.2"3.5"1"0.5"IP67
    		000000000000000000000000000.2"000000000000
    B31 Off and 2 On
    		3PST-1NO/2NC
    		10 mA @ 24V DC24240.2"3.5"1"0.5"IP67
    		00000000000000000000000000.2"000000000000
     
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