# Reed Switch, MK03 Series, Cylindrical, SPST-NO, 10 W, 200 Vac/dc, 0.5 A, 10 to 15 AT

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**SKU**: MK03-1A66B-500W
**Manufacturer**: STANDEXMEDER
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Reed Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €2.0600
**Stock**: 200+
**Lead Time**: 57 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:15mm; Sensor Mounting:-; Operating Temperature Min:-20°C; Operating Temperature Max:85°C; Supply Current:250mA; Product Range:MK03 Series; Body Length:25.5mm; Breakdown Voltage Vbr:200V; Co

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Cylindrical Reed Sensor |
| Product Range | MK03 Series |
| Supply Current | 250mA |
| Sensor Mounting | - |
| Sensing Range Max | 15mm |
| Sensing Distance Max | 15mm |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -20°C |

## Datasheet

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## MK03 Series Reed Sensors 

- ➢ **Features: Cylindrical Reed Sensor, Choice of Cable Termination & Lengths available, Various Case Sizes** 

- ➢ **Applications: Door & Window Contacts, With Magnetic Floats for Water Level Detection, Position Sensing** 

- ➢ **Markets: Appliance, Industrial, Security & Others** 

|Customer Options<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|Switch Model<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|Switch Model<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|Switch Model<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|Unit<br>~~oo~~|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Contact Data<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|66<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|75<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~|90<br>~~|~~<br>~~oo~~||
|Rated Power (max.)<br>Any DC combination of V&A not to exceed their individual  max.’s|10|10|10|W|
|Switching Voltage (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|180|500|175|V|
|Switching Current (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|0.5|0.5|0.5|A|
|Carry Current (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|1.25|1.0|1.0|A|
|Contact Resistance (max.)<br>@ 0.5V & 50mA|150|200|150|mOhm|
|Breakdown Voltage (min.)<br>According to EN60255-5|0.25|1.5|0.2|kVDC|
|Operating Time (max.)<br>Incl. Bounce; Measured with w/ Nominal Voltage|0.7|0.5|0.7|ms|
|Release Time (max.)<br>Measured with no Coil Excitation|0.05|0.1|1.5|ms|
|Insulation Resistance (typ.)<br>Rh<45%,100V Test Voltage|1010|1010|109|Ohm|
|Capacitance (typ.)<br>@ 10kHz across open Switch|0.3|0.4|1.5|pF|



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## MK03 Series Reed Sensors 

## ~~ee,~~ Housing and Lead Specifications 

Housing Material PBT Glass Fiber Reinforced Case Color White Sealing Compound Polyurethane Cable Type Flat Cable Cable Material PVC Cross Section (mm[2] ) 2 x 0.14 Environmental Data Unit ~~OT~~ Shock Resistance (max.) 50 g 1/2 sine wave duration 11ms Vibration Resistance (max.) 20 g Operating Temperature -30 to 80 °C Cable not moved Operating Temperature -5 to 80 °C Cable moved Storage Temperature -30 to 80 °C 

## ~~F~~ Glossary Contact Form ~~n~~ 

NO = Normally Open Contacts Form A SPST = Single Pole Single Throw NC = Normally Closed Contacts Form B SPST = Single Pole Single Throw Changeover Form C SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw 

## MK03 Reed Sensor ~~eee~~ 

## ~~ee~~ Handling & Assembly Instructions 

- ➢ Max torque of screw is 1Nm 

- ➢ Cable bending-radius is diameter x 15 

- ➢ Min. bending distance to housing is 5mm 

- ➢ Drag mark out of the mounting area forbidden 

- ➢ Decrease switching distance by mounting on iron 

- ➢ Do not use magnetically inductive screws ➢ Series resistor recommended for > 5m cable length 

## ~~|~~ Layout 

Top View 

~~FT~~ Glossary Magnetic Sensitivity Sens. A B C D E F G AT 05-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 30-35 35-40 

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## MK03 Series Reed Sensors 

## Life Test Data *Load increase reduces life expectancy of Reed Switches ~~—___~~ 

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## Life Test Data ~~|~~ 

*Load increase reduces life expectancy of Reed Switches 

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Please note: All technical specifications on this series datasheet refer to the standard product range. Modifications in the sense of technical progress are reserved. For general information only. For more specific information, please consult the product datasheet, available upon request. 

This series datasheet could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein. These change will be incorporated in future revisions. 

For deviating values, most current specifications and products please contact your nearest sales office. 

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