Actuating Positions

For best results, we recommend the following modes of actuation:

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Mode A

Mode B

Mode C

Alternative Actuating Positions

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Parallel Motion

Parallel  Motion - Provides as many as three closures with the maximum magnet travel, but  can provide only one closure with restricted movement.

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Perpendicular Motion

Perpendicular  Motion - Switch only closes once with each magnet pass, keeping the switch closed for the maximum magnet travel.

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Front-to-Back Motion

Front-to-Back Motion - Similar to parallel motion, except motion is at right angles to switch and it completely passes by the switch.

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Pivotal Motion

Pivotal Motion - Switch closes once per pass, wide angle magnet movement is necessary to achieve one switch closure.

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Shielded Motion

Shielded Motion - Magnet & switch are permanently fixed in position with normally closed contacts. Switch will open when a shield of magnetic material is inserted between the magnet and switch. 

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Rotational Motion

Rotational Motion - When the magnetic pole axis and the switch axis are parallel, the  switch closes. When the axis are perpendicular, the switch opens. Two or more closures occur with each revolution depending on the number of  poles.

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Racine, WI 53403-3870
USA

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