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
PS8 SERIES
DESIGN
FEATURES
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POSITION
SENSOR
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.
Normally open switching
Sealed to IP67 (PS801)
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
120潞C
Adjustable to suit varying
wall thickness and
protrusions
PM8 actuation magnet
available
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Operational Characteristics
Contact Configuration
Contact ratings
Maximum (resistive loads)
SPST(NO)*
Volts DC
Volts AC
Amps
Watts
Volts
Ohms
100
250
1.0
15
800
0.25
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Minimum withstand across
open contacts
Initial contact resistance
The above contact ratings are for resistive loads. For inductive, capacitive and tungsten filament lamp loads refer to the circuit protection notebook.
*Other switch options available
TYPICAL
APPLICATIONS
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Environmental Specifications
Temperature Range
Sensor
Cable Insulation
Operate and Storage
-30潞 to +120潞C
-30潞 to +70潞C
Security switches
Interlocked switches
Pulse generation
Position indicators
Materials handling
Electrical Connections
PS801fitted with 1.5 metre of 0.5mm
2
, 16/0.2mm stranded PVC insulation cable
PS811 fitted with 0.5m of 2 x 22 AWG PVC insulated cable
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