Datasheet
Switching, Sensing and Control Solutions
from GENTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
Grangestone Industrial Estate, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 9PS, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0) 1465-713581. Fax: +44 (0) 1465 714974
Email: sales@gentech-international.co.uk
Website: gentech-international.co.uk
Operational Characteristics
Switch Option 01
Contact Configuration
SPST(NO)
Contact ratings
Maximum (resistive loads) Volts DC 100
Volts AC 250
Amps 1.0
Watts 15
Minimum withstand across
open contacts Volts 800
Initial contact resistance Ohms 0.25
Temperature Range
Operate and Storage
Sensor -30º to +120ºC
Cable Insulation -30º to +70ºC
The above contact ratings are for resistive loads. For inductive, capacitive and tungsten filament lamp loads refer to the circuit protection notebook.
Environmental Specifications
The Gentech PS8 Series sensors are
cylindrical threaded devices available
in two package styles - stainless steel
and Nylon 6.6. The twin locknut
allows for both field adjustment to
the target magnet and through-panel
mounting. Compatible PM8 magnets
are available.
PS8 SERIES
POSITION
SENSOR
DESIGN
FEATURES
● Normally open switching
● Sealed to IP67
● 316 Stainless Steel or
Nylon 6.6 construction
● Adjustable internal fit
● M10 x 1.5 threaded and
M8 x 1.25 housings
● Robust with high chemical
resistance
● Reed switch reliability
● Temperature range up to
120ºC
● Adjustable to suit varying
wall thickness and
protrusions
● PM8 actuation magnet
available
TYPICAL
APPLICATIONS
● Security switches
● Interlocked switches
● Pulse generation
● Position indicators
● Materials handling
PS801fitted with 1.5 metre of 0.5mm
2
, 16/0.2mm stranded PVC insulation cable
PS811 can be fitted with various cable types in any length
Electrical Connections