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