# Reed Switch, MK21 Series, Panel Mount, Potted, SPST-NO, 10 W, 200 Vac/dc, 0.5 A, 20 to 25 AT

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**SKU**: MK21P-1A66C-500W
**Manufacturer**: STANDEXMEDER
**Category**: Sensors & Transducers || Sensors || Proximity Sensors / Proximity Switches || Reed Proximity Sensors
**Price**: €3.8600
**Stock**: 500+
**Lead Time**: 57 days (indicative)

## Description

Sensing Range Max:-; Sensor Mounting:-; Operating Temperature Min:-5°C; Operating Temperature Max:70°C; Supply Current:500mA; Product Range:MK21 Series; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Breakdown Voltage Vbr

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Reed Switch |
| Product Range | MK21 Series |
| Supply Current | 500mA |
| Sensor Mounting | - |
| Sensing Distance Max | - |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -5°C |

## Datasheet

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## MK21 Series Reed Sensors 

- ➢ **Features: Screw Mount, Withstands Temp. >150°C (MVersion), Cable Termination & Lengths available** 

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

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

|Customer Options<br>~~—~~|Switch Model|Switch Model|Switch Model|Unit|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|Contact Data<br>~~—~~|66|85|90||
|Rated Power (max.)<br>Any DC combination of V&A not to exceed their individual  max.’s<br>~~—~~|10|100|10|W|
|Switching Voltage (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|180|1000|175|V|
|Switching Current (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|0.5|1.0|0.5|A|
|Carry Current (max.)<br>DC or peak AC|1.25|2.5|1.0|A|
|Contact Resistance (max.)<br>@ 0.5V & 50mA|150|150|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|1.1|0.7|ms|
|Release Time (max.)<br>Measured with no Coil Excitation|0.05|0.05|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|0.5|1.5|pF|



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## MK21 Series Reed Sensors 

|Housingand Lead Specifications<br>~~SS~~|Housingand Lead Specifications<br>~~SS~~|
|---|---|
|Housing Material|Epoxy Resin|
|Case Color|Black|
|Sealing Compound|-|
|Cable Type|Single Wires|
|Cable Material|Radox|
|Cross Section (mm2)|0.34|



## MK21 Reed Sensor 

Environmental Data Unit ~~a~~ Shock Resistance (max.) 50 g 1/2 sine wave duration 11ms Vibration Resistance (max.) 20 g ~~Lo)~~ Handling & Assembly Instructions 

|Environmental Data<br>~~a~~|Environmental Data<br>~~a~~|Unit<br>~~a~~|
|---|---|---|
|Shock Resistance (max.)<br>1/2 sine wave duration 11ms/2 sine wave duration 11ms2 sine wave duration 11ms<br>~~a~~|50<br>~~a~~|g<br>~~a ~~|
|Vibration Resistance (max.)(max.)max.))<br>|20<br>|g<br>|
|Operating Temperature<br>Cable not moved|-40 to 150|°C|
|Operating Temperature<br>Cable moved|-30 to 150|°C|
|Storage Temperature|-40 to 150|°C|



- ➢ 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 

## ~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~ Glossary Contact Form 

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

|Form|A|NO = Normally Open Contacts<br>SPST = Single Pole Single Throw|
|---|---|---|
|Form B|Form B|NC = Normally Closed Contacts<br>SPST = Single Pole Single Throw|
|Form C|Form C|Changeover<br>SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw|



## ~~LEE~~ Layout 

Top View 

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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Sens.<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|A<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|B<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|C<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|D<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|E<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|F<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|G<br>~~_—~Liiiiiiiee~~|
|AT|05-10|10-15|15-20 20-25|15-20 20-25|25-30|30-35|35-40|



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## MK21 Series Reed Sensors 

## Life Test Data 

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## Life Test Data ~~Pe~~ 

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## Life Test Data ~~a~~ 

*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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