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Magnetic reed switches

Introduction  2-2

BN 85-5 2-6

BN 85 2-8

BN 310 2-10

BN 325 2-12

BN 65 2-14
BN 65/V 2-16

BN 650 2-18
BN 650/V 2-20

BN 12 2-22
BN 12/V 2-24

BN 120 2-26
BN 120/V 2-28

BNS 260 2-30

AES 9107 2-32

Reference table technical data 2-34

Accessories 2-39

Switching distances 2-40

Actuating magnets 2-41

Magnetic switch technology 2-44

Magnetic reed switches
➈
Application
Magnetic reed switches are often used to
replace mechanically actuated limit switches
with plungers, roller and turning levers and as
important connecting element for non-contact
limit switches. They can be regarded as a
complement to the plunger, roller and tur-
ning head-operated limit switches and as an
important addition to non-contact proximity
switches. They are preferably used where
mechanically actuated limit switches no longer
function satisfactorily due to unfavourable
operating conditions such as high or low start-
up speeds, high switching frequencies, strong
dust or dirt influence, high humidity, chemical
atmospheres or large fluctuations in operation
intervals.
The magnetic reed switches consist of two
units, the switch and the actuating magnet.
The contacts of the switch are protected from
dust, humidity and corrosion through the enc-
losed glass tube. Magnetic reed switches thus
have an extraordinarily high contact reliability.
The enclosures are made of thermoplastic;
the versions for the different applications are
rectangular, cylindrical or flat. Magnetic reed
switches are fitted with mounting holes, threa-
ded bolts, screwed flanges or on C-rails. They
are provided with a central fixing screw or slot-
ted holes for the adjustment. BN 260 is highly
insensitive to transverse misalignment.
Design and function
There are normally open (NO), normally closed
(NC) and bistable contacts; with some types,
the switching conditions are indicated by LED.
The switches are actuated with actuating ma-
2-2
➀
➅
➄
gnets with and without enclosure. Voltage and current diagrams
The switching distances are different depen- Magnetic reed switches can switch different
ding on the strength. In order to avoid mal- currents with different voltages.
functions, the actuating planes are provided As the switching delay is not uniform for each
with symbols. Depending on the application, switch, these values are represented in the U-I
magnetic reed switches with pre-wired cable, diagrams. The X-axis represents the voltage,
cable entry or connectors are available. Pro- the Y-axis the corresponding current.
tection class is up to IP 67.
A
Technological background
The switches of magnet reed switches tend
to sticking, when the specified maximum
current intensity is exceeded. Contact stic-
king can also occur when very long connec-
ting cables are used. To avoid this pheno-
menon, compensation coils can be used.
In the event of magnetic reed switches being V
fitted too close to one another, mutual in-
terference can occur – this can be avoided
by means of shielded plates. In the BN 85-5
and BN 325, these shielded plates are alrea-
dy integrated in the enclosure.
If magnetic reed switches are appropriately
fitted and maintained, they can feature very
long lifetimes. The non-contact, low-force
operated switches are not subject to wear
on the actuating surface either and therefore
have an almost unlimited life.
Similar to mechanical snap action switches,
magnet reed switches have a hysteresis, i.e.
their switch-on and switch-off point do not
coincide.
This feature is a result of the difference in
the start and stop excitation of the reed
contacts.
Magnetic reed switches

Actuating direction and switching

Depending on the version, magnetic reed switches can be actuated
from different sides. For each type, the actuating direction between ma-
gnet and switch and the recommended distance between these com-
ponents are indicated with arrows. Furthermore, the switching diagram
is represented with the switching behaviour in the different directions.
These switching points are not identical due to the hysteresis.
In other words:
Bistable contacts usually are only actuated with one magnetic
pole (north or south). All other magnetic reed switches are ac-
tuated with the north and the south pole.

1 NC contact with 1 bistable contact with

N-S actuating magnet N actuating magnet

S S

1 NO contact with 1 bistable contact with

N-S actuating magnet S actuating magnet

S S

Legend BN Switching
BN: (non-contact) magnetic reed switch Contact Contact
E: electromagnet open closed
P: magnet pole
N: North (green)
S: South (red)
r: latching
_2: non-encapsulated magnet
s: switching distance

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance for
the bistable contact increases.

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Overview
➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅
Magnetic reed switches BN 85-5 BN 85 BN 310 BN 325 BN 65 BN 65/V BN 650

Enclosure thermoplastic • • • • • • •
metal – – – – – – –
Form rectangular • • • • – – –
cylindrical – – – – • • •
flat – – • – – – –
Fixation mounting holes • • • – – – –
mounting on C-rail – • – – – – –
with 2 rear threaded bolts – – – • – – –
central mounting with screwed flange – – – – • • •
Adjustment central fixing screw – • – – – – –
slotted holes • – • – – – –
Actuation lateral – – • • • – •
frontal • • – – – • –
Contact variants NC – – • – • • •
NO – – • – • • •
bistable • • • • • • •
with LED • – – • – – –
Contacts number 1-5 1 1 1 1 1 1

Wiring pre-wired cable – • • • • • •

connector • – – • – – –
Protection class (max.) IP 30 40 67 67 67 67 67

Integrated shielding plate • – – • – – –

Switching current [A] 1 1 3 3 3 3 1

To be used as individual component • • • • • • •

Only in combination with AES 9107 – – – – – – –
Switching voltage (max.) [V] 12-60 60 250 250 250 250 250

Switching capacity (max.) [W] 30 30 120 120 120 120 30

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This table gives a general overview of the product range. The next pages include a detailed description of the individual components, as well as
information about special versions.

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Overview
➅ ➆ ➇ ➈
BN 650/V BN 12 BN 12/V BN 120 BN 120/V BNS 260 Magnetic reed switches

• – – • • • Enclosure thermoplastic

– • • – – – metal

– – – – – • Form rectangular

cylindrical
• • • • • –
– – – – – • flat

– – – – – • Fixation mounting holes

– – – – – – mounting on C-rail

– – – – – – with 2 rear threaded bolts

• • • • • – central mounting with screwed flange

– – – – – – Adjustment central fixing screw

– – – – – – slotted holes

– • – • – • Actuation lateral

• – • – • – frontal

• • • • • • Contact variants NC

• • • • • • NO

• • • • • – bistable

– – – – – –/• with LED

1 1 1 1 1 3 Contacts number

• • • • • • Wiring pre-wired cable

– – – – – • connector

67 67 67 67 67 67 Protection class (max.) IP

– – – – – – Integrated shielding plate

1 1 1 1 1 0,4 Switching current [A]

• • • • • – To be used as individual component

– – – – – • Only in combination with AES 9107

200 200 200 200 200 75 Switching voltage (max.) [V]

30 30 30 30 30 10 Switching capacity (max.) [W]

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BN 85-5 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2
Design: square 1 bistable contact
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 30 to S
EN 60529
Termination: Plug-in connector,
10-pole
Operating principle: magnetic
Switch status indicator: LED
Actuating magnet: BP 7
Switching voltage: 12 … 60 VDC
Switching current: max. 1 A
s

Switching capacity: max. 30 W

15

Dielectric strength: 400 VDC

20

65 Switching time “closing“: max. 2 ms

30 30 30 30 Switching time “opening“: max. 0.07 ms
Ambient temperature: – 10 °C … + 75 ºC
Mechanical life: 1 billion operations
Electrical life: 500 million operations,
6,5
10,5

depending on load
10 80 Resistance to shocks: 60 g sinusoidal
140 oscillation
Switching distances: min. 1 mm
• Thermoplastic enclosure max. 14 mm
• Square design
• Slotted mounting holes
• Front actuation
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation
marked by switch symbol
• Bistable contact With mounting on ferromagnetic material:
• 5 LED for indicating the switching condition Average max.
• 5 reed contacts to clip on switching distance s: 14 mm
• Without bias magnet max. switching distance
• Area signal under unfavourable conditions smax: 11 mm
• BP 7 actuating magnet required min. switching distance smin: 1 mm
• Reciprocal switch function through rotating effective switching distance snenn: 6 mm
the individual switching elements by 180°
• Unused plugs can be filled with blank ele-
ments
• With 10-pole plug-in connection With mounting on non-ferromagnetic
• Includes 5 BN 85 units in one enclosure material (e.g. plastic rails):
Switching distance s: 0 … 9 mm
Effective switching distance snenn: 5 mm

Approvals

Ordering data Notice Notice

BN 85-5-➀ Included in delivery: The NC or NO function depends on the direc-
•2 Blank inserts tion of actuation and the polarity of the actua-
N° Insert Description
•U nit without switch inserts ting magnet.
➀ LED on, when the
contact is opened The BP 7 actuating magnet is not included in
(individual connection) 1-5 suitable BN 85-re switch inserts must be delivery (see page 2-40).
2031 LED on, when the ordered separately!
contact is closed (p-type,
common voltage supply)

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Contact variants

BN 85-5
5K6

5K6
5K6

5K6
5K6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

BN 85-5-2031
5K6

5K6

5K6

5K6

5K6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Connector plugs must be ordered separately

from the manufacturer.
• Weidmüller: socket strip BL 5.08/10 SN OR,
ordering number 1113130
• Phoenix-Contact: MSTB 2,5 HC/10-ST-5,08,
ordering number 1757093
• Other manufacturers

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BN 85 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: EN 60947-5-2 1 bistable contact BN 85-rz
Design: square with S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 40 to
EN 60529
Termination: 2 individual wires
LiY 0.75 mm2, S
1 m long
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 60 VAC/DC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 W
1000 Dielectric strength: 400 VDC
Switching time “closing“: max. 2 ms
16,5

Switching time “opening“: max. 0.07 ms

1,5

s: Switching distance
8

20 12 Bounce time: max. 0.2 ms

40 Ambient temperature: 0 °C ... + 75 °C
Mechanical life: 1 billion operations
14

7,5
Electrical life: 500 million operations,
28
35

7,5

depending on load
0,7

14 Resistance to shocks: 60 g sinusoidal

oscillation
Switching distances: min. 2 mm
• Thermoplastic enclosure max. 40 mm
• Square design
• Mounting holes
• For mounting on C-rail
• Through central fixing screw
• Front actuation
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation
marked by switch symbol
• Bistable contact
• 1 reed contact to clip on
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• Other lengths available on request
• Inversion of the switching function by 180°
rotation

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 85-r-➀ 1,0 The NC and NO function depends on the direc-
0,9 tion of actuation, the strength and the polarity
N° Insert Description
0,8 of the actuating magnet.
For mounting on C-rail 0,7
➀ 1831-1 individual wire 2 x 0.75mm2 0,6
without screws 0,5 V The actuating magnets are not included in
1831-2 individual wires 2 x 0.75mm2 30 40 50 60 delivery.
with screws
1824-1 non-metallic sheathed cable For the selection of the actuating magnets, ple-
ase use the table on page 2-40.
2 x 0.25mm2 without screws
1824-2 non-metallic sheathed cable
2 x 0.25mm2 with screws
with clamping feet and screw
non-metallic sheathed cable
1824-3 2 x 0.25mm2 without screws
e Spare part / switch insert
individual

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Actuating magnets
Part
number BN 85-rz
Switch travel
N

Contacts 1 bistable contact

Actuation type N or S

Actuating actuating distance [mm] s

magnet min. – max.
BP 6 2 – 12
BP 10 5 – 20
BP 2 x 10 6 – 27
BP 15 5 – 22
BP 2 x 15 7 – 28
BP 34 10 – 40

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BN 310 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NC contact BN 310-01z
Design: square with N-S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 67 to
EN 60529
Termination: cable H03VV-F, S

2 x 0.75 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC/DC
Switching current: max. 3 A 1 NO contact BN 310-10z
Switching capacity: max. 120 VA/W with N-S magnet
88 Dielectric strength: > 600 VAC (50 Hz)
78 1000
4,5 Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
7

Switching time “closing“: 0,3 ms - 1.5 ms

3,5

Switching time “opening“: max. 0.5 ms

0,5
25

Bounce time: 0.3 ... 0.6 ms S

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 75 ºC
6,5

Mechanical life: 1 billion operations

3

Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,

13

depending on load
7,5

Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 bistable contact BN 310-rz
• Contact
 variants: NC, NO and bistable contact amplitude 1 mm with N magnet
• Thermoplastic enclosure
Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
• Flat design
T = constant
• Slotted mounting holes
Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Lateral actuation
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation max. 30 mm
S
marked by switch symbol
• 1 reed contact
• Area signal
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request 1 bistable contact BN 310-rz
with S magnet

s: Switching distance
Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 310-➀z 3,0 The NC and NO function depends on the
2,5 direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
2,0 actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 1,5
10 1 NO contact 1,0 When the switch and actuating magnet face
r 1 bistable contact 0,5 0,48 each other, the colours must be correspon-
0 ding.
24 80 120 150 220250 V
The actuating magnets are not included in The switches are to be mounted on iron with a
delivery. non-magnetic layer of at least 20 mm.

For the selection of the actuating magnets,

see table on page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets System components

Part
number BN 310-01z BN 310-10z BN 310-rz

8,5

13
Switch travel
N ø5

10
3,5
S

25
18,5
78
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 NO contact 1 bistable contact 88
Actuation type N/S N/S S or N
Spacer BN 31/33
Actuating actuating distance [mm] s actuating distance [mm] s actuating distance [mm] s
magnet min. – max. min. – max. min. – max.
non-encapsulated
BP 10 0–5 0–5 0 – 15
2 x BP 10 0 – 17 0 – 17 0 – 20
2 x BP 15/2 0 – 17 0 – 17 0 – 22
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0–6 0–6 0 – 17
2 x BP 15 0 – 17 0 – 17 0 – 22
BP 34 5 - 20 5 - 20 15 - 30

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

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BN 325 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 bistable contact
Design: square BN 325-r with N magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 00
IP 40 with insulated plug
IP 67 with cable outlet and
additional shielding plate

S
(ordering suffix -1279 and
-1297-2) to EN 60529
Termination: spade connector 4.8 mm
(ordering suffix -1239)
spade connector 6.3 mm
M4
(ordering suffix -1389)
10

cable outlet
24

(ordering suffix -1279

8

shielding plate
9 and -1279-2) 1 bistable contact
85 Operating principle: magnetic Bn 325-r with S magnet
Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC
Switching current: max. 3 A
26

Switching capacity: max. 120 VA

30 Dielectric strength: > 600 VAC (50 Hz)
8

Schaltgeschwindigkeit: max. 18 m/s

10

Switching frequency: < 300 Hz

• Thermoplastic enclosure Switching time “closing“: max. 1.5 ms

• Flat design
• Mounting with 2 threaded bolts
• Lateral actuation
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation
marked by switch symbol
• Contact: bistable contact
• 1 reed contact
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• other cable lengths or spade connectors
available upon request
• LED indicating the switching condition, suffix
“G“
S
Switching time “opening“: max. 0.5 ms
Bounce time: 0.3 ... 0.6 ms
Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 75 ºC
Mechanical life: 1 billion operations
Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
depending on load
Resistance to shocks: 50 g / 11 ms
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, s: Switching distance
amplitude 1 mm
Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
T = constant
Switching distances: min. 0 mm
max. 25 mm

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 325-r-➀ 3,0 The NC and NO function depends on the
2,5 direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
2,0 actuating magnet.
➀ Spade connector 4,8 mm 1,5
and 1 additional shielding plate 1,0 The switches are to be mounted on iron with a
1239 Spade connector 4,8 mm and 0,5 0,48 non-magnetic layer of at least 20 mm.
2 additional shielding plates 0
24 80 120 150 220250 V
1389 Spade connector 6,3 mm and
2 additional shielding plates
The actuating magnets are not included in
1279 Cable outlet left and 2
delivery.
additional shielding plates
1279-2 Cable outlet right and 2
For the selection of the actuating magnets,
additional shielding plates
see table on page 2-40.
G-1279 Cable outlet left and 2
additional shielding plates
and LED

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Actuating magnets System variants

Shielding plate
Part on both sides
number BN 325-rz M4
Switch travel
N

24
8
9 9
S

9,8
Ø9
85
Contacts 1 bistable contact

26
Actuation type S or N
30
Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s

10
magnet min. – max.

non-encapsulated Cable outlet left Cable outlet right

suffix -1279 suffix -1279-2
BP 10 0 - 10
Fe
2 x BP 10 0 - 15
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 17
max. 5 max. 5

3-15
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0 - 12
BP 34 10 - 25

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the

switching distance increases..
>30 >30

Max. switching distance with misalignment of

the actuating magnet
Fe
3-15

5 5

>30 >30

Misalignment of two magnets without affecting

the centre switch. Version represented with 2
shielding plates

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BN 65 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 65-10z
Design: cylindrical with N-S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Max. tightening torque s
for A/F 22 screws
max. 300 Ncm
Protection class: IP 67 to
EN 60529
Termination: H03VV-F 2 x 0.75 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic 1 NC contact BN 65-01z
Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC with N-S magnet
Switching current: max. 3 A
Switching capacity: max. 120 W
80
5 60 Dielectric strength: > 600 VAC (50 Hz) s
37,5 Switching speed: max. 18 m/s
Pg 9

Ø 13

Switching frequency: < 300 Hz

Ø 20

Switching time “closing“: 0.3 ms - 1.5 ms

24 Switching time “opening“: max. 0.5 ms
22
1000 103 Bounce time: 0.3 ... 0.6 ms
max. 3 ms
Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 75 ºC 1 bistable contact BN 65-rz
Mechanical life: 1 billion operations with N magnet
• Thermoplastic enclosure Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
• Cylindrical design depending on load
• Central mounting with screwed flange Resistance to shocks: 30 g sinusoidal s
• Lateral actuation oscillation
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz,
marked by switch symbol amplitude 1 mm
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
and bistable contact T = constant
• 1 reed contact Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Selection of actuating magnets available max. 30 mm 1 bistable contact BN 65-rz
• With pre-wired cable , cable length 1 m with S magnet
• Other cable lengths available on request

s: Switching distance

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 65-➀z 3,0 The NC and NO function depends on the
2,5 direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
2,0 actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 1,5
10 1 NO contact 1,0 For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,5 0,48 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
0 red and green on green.
24 80 120 150 220250 V

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.

For the selection of the actuating magnets, see

table on page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for lateral actuation System components

Part
number BN 65-01z BN 65-10z BN 65-rz
Switch travel
N

15
ø 15

30
S 17
33
46
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 NO contact 1 bistable contact M5

8
Actuation type N/S N/S S or N

Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Terminal mounting H 15
magnet min. – max. min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 0-5 0 - 15

ø 13
34

2,5
18,5
2 x BP 10 0 - 17 0 - 17 0 - 20
30
17,5 32,5
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 17 0 - 17 0 - 22

10
5,5
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-6 0-6 0 - 17 10
32,5 32,5 10
2 x BP 15 0 - 17 0 - 17 0 - 20 87,5

BP 34 15 - 20 15 - 20 15 - 30 Holder H1/1

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases

ø 13

27
2

16
95 22

4,5

11
4
45
12 78

Holder H2

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BN 65/V Technical data Contact variants

Standards: EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 65-10z/V
Design: cylindrica with S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic,
Tightening torque
for A/F 22 screws
max. 300 Ncm
Protection class: IP 67 to EN 60529
Termination: cable H03VV-F 2 x 0.75 mm2
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC 1 NC contact BN 65-01z/V
Switching current: max. 3 A with S magnet
Switching capacity: max. 120 VA/W
Dielectric strength: > 600 VAC (50 Hz)
80 Switching speed: max. 18 m/s
5 60 Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
37,5
Switching time “closing“: 0.3 ms - 1.5 ms
Pg 9

Ø 13

Switching time “opening“: max. 0.5 ms

Ø 20

Bounce time: 0.3 ... 0.6 ms

24 22 max. 3 ms
1000 103 Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 75 ºC 1 bistable contact BN 65-rz/V
Mechanical life: 1 billion operations with N-S magnet
Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
depending on load
• Thermoplastic enclosure Resistance to shocks: 30 g sinusoidal
• Cylindrical design oscillation
• Central mounting with screwed flange Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz,
• Frontal and lateral actuation amplitude 1 mm
• Actuation surface and direction of actuation Repeatability: ± 0.25 mm,
marked by switch symbol T = constant
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact Switching distances: min. 0 mm
and bistable contact max. 20 mm
• 1 reed contact
• With pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request
• Area signal
• Selection of actuating magnets available

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Switching capacity

A
BN 65-➀z/V 3,0 For bistable contacts, the opening or closing
2,5 function depends on the direction of actuation
N° Insert Description
2,0 and the polarity of the actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 1,5
10 1 NO contact 1,0 For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,5 0,48 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
0 red and green on green.
24 80 120 150 220250 V
NC contact, NO contact, bistable contact

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery
For the selection of the actuating magnets,
see table on page 2-40.

The switches are to be mounted on iron with a

non-magnetic layer of at least 20 mm.

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Actuating magnets for front actuation System components

Part BN 65-01z/V
number BN 65-10z/V BN 65-rz/V
Switch travel

15
ø 15

30
17
33
46
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 bistable contact N/S-actuated M5

8
1 NO contact 1 bistable contact S/N-actuated

Actuation type S N/S Terminal mounting H 15

Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s

magnet min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated

ø 13
34

2,5
18,5
BP 10 0-5 – 30
17,5 32,5
2 x BP 10 0 - 10 0-3

10
5,5
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-6 – 10
32,5 32,5 10
BP 34 0 - 20 0 - 15 87,5
Holder H1/1

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases.

ø 13

27
2

16
95 22

4,5

11
4
45
12 78

Holder H2

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BN 650 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 650-10z
Design: cylindrical with N-S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 67 to s
EN 60529
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 VA/W 1 NC contact BN 650-01z
Dielectric strength: 580 V with N-S magnet
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
80 Switching time “closing“: 0.35 ms
5 60 Switching time “opening“: 30 ms s
37,5
Bounce time: 0.15 ms
Pg 9

Ø 13

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Ø 20

Mechanical life: min. 108 operations

24 22 Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
1000 103 depending on load
Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 bistable contact BN 650-rz
amplitude 1 mm with N magnet
• Thermoplastic enclosure Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
• Cylindrical design T = constant
• Central mounting with screwed flange Switching distances: min. 0 mm s
• Lateral actuation max. 35 mm
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact
and bistable contact
• 1 reed contact
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable , cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request 1 bistable contact BN 650-rz
with S magnet

s: Switching distance

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 650-➀z The NC and NO function depends on the
1,0
direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,38 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
Execution as BN 650-11z(r) under preparation.
30 50 80 120 150 200 V

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.

For the selection of the actuating magnets,

see table on page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for lateral actuation System components

Part
number BN 650-01z BN 650-10z BN 650-rz
Switch travel
N

15
ø 15

30
S 17
33
46
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 NO contact 1 bistable contact M5

8
Actuation type N/S N/S S or N

Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Terminal mounting H 15
magnet min. – max. min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 0-5 0 - 15

ø 13
34

2,5
18,5
2 x BP 10 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22
30
17,5 32,5
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 24

10
5,5
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-7 0-7 0 - 19 10
32,5 32,5 10
2 x BP 15 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22 87,5

BP 34 16 - 22 16 - 22 16 - 35 Holder H1/1

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases.

ø 13

27
2

16
95 22

4,5

11
4
45
12 78

Holder H2

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BN 650/V Technical data Contact variants

Standards: EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 650-10z/V
Design: cylindrical with S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 67 to EN 60529
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 VA/W 1 NC contact BN 650-01z/V
Dielectric strength: 580 V with S magnet
Switching speed: max. 18 m/s
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
80 Switching time “closing“: 0,35 ms
5 60 Switching time “opening“: 30 ms
37,5
Bounce time: 0,15 ms
Pg 9

Ø 13

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Ø 20

Mechanical life: min. 108 operations

24 22 Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
1000 103 depending on load 1 bistable contact BN 650-rz/V
Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms with N-S magnet
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz,
amplitude 1 mm
• Thermoplastic enclosure Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
• Cylindrical design T = constant
• Central fixing with screwed flange Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Frontal actuation max. 22 mm
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact
and bistable contact
• 1 reed contact
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable , cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request s: Switching distance

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Switching capacity

A
BN 650-➀z/V For bistable contacts, the opening or closing
1,0
function depends on the direction of actuation
N° Insert Description
and the polarity of the actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,38 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
Execution as BN 650-11z(r) /V under prepara-
30 50 80 120 150 200 V tion.

NC contact, NO contact, bistable contact

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.
For selecting the actuating magnets, please
use the tables from page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for front actuation System components

Part BN 650-01z/V
number BN 650-10z/V BN 650-rz/V
Switch travel

15
ø 15

30
17
33
46
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 bistable contact N-actuated M5

8
1 NO contact 1 bistable contact S-actuated

Actuation type S or N N/S Terminal mounting H 15

Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s

magnet min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated

ø 13

27
2

16
BP 10 0-5 –
95 22
2 x BP 10 0 - 11 0-3
4,5
plastic encapsulated

11
4
BP 15 0-7 – 45
12 78
BP 34 0 - 22 0 - 16
Holder H1/1

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

ø 13
34

2,5
18,5
30
17,5 32,5

10
5,5
10
32,5 32,5 10
87,5
Holder H2

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BN 12 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 12-10z
Design: cylindrical with N-S magnet
Enclosure: Metal
Protection class: IP 67 to
EN 60529 s
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 VA/W
Dielectric strength: 580 V 1 NC contact BN 12-01z
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz with N-S magnet
Switching time “closing“: 0.35 ms
4 17 Switching time “opening“: 30 ms
M 12x1
Ø 10,7

Bounce time: 0.15 ms s

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Mechanical life: min. 108 operations
Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
3 29
depending on load
55 Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms
1000 71 Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz,
amplitude 1 mm 1 bistable contact BN 12-rz
Repeatability: ± 0.25 mm, with N magnet
• Metal enclosure T = constant
• Cylindrical design Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Central fixing with screwed flange M12 max. 60 mm s
• Lateral actuation
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact
and bistable contact
• 1 reed contact
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable , cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request 1 bistable contact BN 12-rz
with S magnet

s: Switching distance

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 12-➀z The NC and NO function depends on the
1,0
direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
r 1 bistable contact 0,38
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
Execution as BN 12-11z(r) under preparation.
30 50 80 120 150 200 V

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.

For the selection of the actuating magnets,

see table on page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for lateral actuation System components

Part
number BN 12-01z BN 12-10z BN 12-rz

Ø 12

30
Switch travel

8
N
M5
S

15
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 NO contact 1 bistable contact 17
33
Actuation type N/S N/S S or N 46
Terminal mounting H 12
Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s
magnet min. – max. min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 0-5 0 - 15
2 x BP 10 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 24
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-7 0-7 0 - 19
2 x BP 15 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22
BP 34 16 - 22 16 - 22 16 - 35

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

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BN 12/V Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 12-10z/V
Design: cylindrical with S actuating magnet
Enclosure: metal
Protection class: IP 67 to
EN 60529
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 VA/W 1 NC contact BN 12-01z/V
Dielectric strength: 580 V with S actuating magnet
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
Switching time “closing“: 0,35 ms
4 17 Switching time “opening“: 30 ms
M 12x1
Ø 10,7

Bounce time: 0,15 ms

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Mechanical life: min. 108 operations
Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
3 29
depending on load
55 Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms 1 bistable contact BN 12-rz/V
1000 71 Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, with N-S actuating magnet
amplitude 1 mm
Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
• Metal enclosure T = constant
• Cylindrical design Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Central fixing with screwed flange M12 max. 22 mm
• Lateral or frontal actuation
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact and
bistable contact
• reed contact
• with pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request
• Selection of actuating magnets available

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Switching capacity

A
BN 12-➀z/V The NC and NO function depends on the
1,0
direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,38 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
30 50 80 120 150 200 V Execution as BN 12 -11z(r) /V under prepara-
tion.
NC, NO or bistable contact

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.
For selecting the actuating magnets, please
use the tables from page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for front actuation System components

Part BN 12-01z/V
number BN 12-10z/V BN 12-rz/V

Ø 12

30
Switch travel

8
M5

15
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 bistable contact N-actuated 17
33
1 NO contact 1 bistable contact S-actuated 46
Terminal mounting H 12
Actuation type S oder N N/S

Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s

magnet min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 –
2 x BP 10 0 - 11 0-3
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-7 –
BP 34 0 - 22 0 - 16

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

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BN 120 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC/EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 120-10z
Design: cylindrical with N-S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 67 to s
EN 60529
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
cable length 1 m
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: max. 30 VA/W 1 NC contact BN 120-01z
Dielectric strength: 580 V with N-S magnet
17 Switching speed: max. 18 m/s
4
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz
Ø 10,7

Switching time “closing“: 0.35 ms s

Switching time “opening“: 30 ms
M 12x1

Bounce time: 0.15 ms

3 29 Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
51 Mechanical life: min. 108 operations
Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,
1000 71
depending on load
Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms 1 bistable contact BN 120-rz
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, with N magnet
• Thermoplastic enclosure amplitude 1 mm
• Cylindrical design Repeatability: ± 0.25 mm,
• Central fixing with screwed flange M12 T = constant s
• Lateral actuation Switching distances: min. 5 mm
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact max. 35 mm
and bistable contact
• 1 reed contact
• Selection of actuating magnets available
• With pre-wired cable , cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request 1 bistable contact BN 120-rz
with S magnet

s: Switching distance

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Notice

A
BN 120-➀z The NC and NO function depends on the direc-
1,0
tion of actuation, the strength and the polarity
N° Insert Description
of the actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
r 1 bistable contact 0,38 of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
30 50 80 120 150 200 V Execution as BN 120-11z(r) under preparation.

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.

For the selection of the actuating magnets,

see table on page 2-41.

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Actuating magnets for lateral actuation System components

Part
number BN 120-01z BN 120-10z BN 120-rz

Ø 12

30
Switch travel
N

8
M5
S

15
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 NO contact 1 bistable contact
17
Actuation type N/S N/S S or N 33
46
Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s Terminal mounting H 12
magnet min. – max. min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 0-5 0 - 15
2 x BP 10 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 24
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-7 0-7 0 - 19
2 x BP 15 0 - 19 0 - 19 0 - 22
BP 34 16 - 22 16 - 22 16 - 35

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

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BN 120/V Technical data Contact variants

Standards: EN 60947-5-2 1 NO contact BN 120-10z/V
Design: cylindrical with S magnet
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
thermoplastic
Protection class: IP 67 to EN 60529
Termination: LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2
Operating principle: magnetic
Switching voltage: max. 200 VAC
Switching current: max. 1 A
Switching capacity: 30 VA/W
Dielectric strength: > 200 VAC (AC/DC) 1 NC contact BN 120-01z/V
Switching frequency: < 300 Hz with S magnet
Switching time “closing“: 0,35 ms
17 Switching time “opening“: 30 ms
4
Bounce time: 0,15 ms
Ø 10,7

Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Mechanical life: min. 108 operations
M 12x1

Electrical life: 1 million - 1 billion operations,

3 29 depending on load
51 Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 bistable contact BN 120-rz/V
1000 71
amplitude 1 mm with N-S magnet
Repeatability: ± 0,25 mm,
T = constant
• Thermoplastic enclosure Switching distances: min. 0 mm
• Cylindrical design max. 22 mm
• Central fixing with screwed flange M12
• Lateral and frontal actuation
• Actuating surface marked
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact and
bistable contact
• reed contact
• With pre-wired cable, cable length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request
• Selection of actuating magnets available

Approvals

Ordering data Switching capacity Switching capacity

A
BN 120-➀z/V The NC and NO function depends on the
1,0
direction of actuation and the polarity of the
N° Insert Description
actuating magnet.
➀ 01 1 NC contact 0,6
10 1 NO contact For NC and NO contacts, the colour symbols
of magnet and switch must be arranged red on
r 1 bistable contact 0,38
red and green on green.
0,25
0,2
0,15
30 50 80 120 150 200 V Execution as BN 120-11z(r) /V under prepara-
tion.
NC contact, NO contact, bistable contact

The actuating magnets are not included in

delivery.
For the selection of the actuating magnets, see
table on page 2-40.

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Actuating magnets for front actuation System components

Part BN 120-01z/V
number BN 120-10z/V BN 120-rz/V

Ø 12

30
Switch travel

8
M5

15
Contacts 1 NC contact 1 bistable contact N-actuated
17
1 NO contact 1 bistable contact S-actuated 33
46
Actuation type S or N N/S Terminal mounting H 12
Actuating Actuating distance [mm] s Actuating distance [mm] s
magnet min. – max. min. – max.

non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 –
2 x BP 10 0 - 11 0-3
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-7 –
BP 34 0 - 22 0 - 16

Only for bistable contact r:

If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, the switching distance increases..

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BNS 260 Technical data Contact variants

Standards: IEC 60947-5-3, BG-GS-ET-14 BNS 260-11z(G)
Design: square 2 4
Enclosure: glass-fibre reinforced
BK S13 S14 BU
thermoplastic
WH S21 S22 BN
1 3
Protection class: IP 67 to EN 60529
Termination: Boflex cable or
M8 connector
Cable: 4 x 0.25 mm2 BNS 260-11/01z(G)
With signalling contact: 6 x 0.25 mm2
Connector version: M8 x 1, 4-polig
GY S13 S14 PK
With signalling contact: M8 x 1, 6-polig
GN S21 S22 YE
WH S31 S32 BN
Operating principle: magnetic
Actuating magnet: BPS 260, coded
13 19 Control category: up to 4 to EN 954-1 BNS 260-11/10z(G)
in combination
6 ¤4,5
with an appropriate
GY S13 S14 PK
safety-monitoring module AES 9107
GN S21 S22 YE
WH S33 S34 BN
Classification: up to PDF-M to
36
22

IEC 60947-5-3
in combination
with an appropriate
4

26 safety-monitoring module
7

• Thermoplastic enclosure
• Rectangular, flat, compact design
• Enclosure with mounting holes
• Insensitive to axial misalignment
• Insensitive to soiling
• Lateral actuation
• Actuating surface marked
• Contact variants: NC contact, NO contact
• Indication of the switching conditions by LED
• With pre-wired cable, length 1 m
• Other cable lengths available on request
• Without bias magnet
• Safety-monitoring module AES 9107 for
safety class 3 required
• Actuating magnet BPS 260 required
• Control category 3
• Guard door monitoring for fireman elevators
Sao: 5 mm
Sar: 15 mm
Switch status indicator: LED, only with
ordering suffix G
Switching voltage
without LED: max. 75 VDC
Switching voltage with LED: max. 24 VDC
Switching current
without LED: max. 400 mA
Switching current with LED: max. 10 mA
Switching capacity
without LED: max. 10 VA
Switching capacity with LED: max. 240 mW
Ambient temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Storage and transport
temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 ºC
Max. Switching frequency: 5 Hz
Resistance to shocks: 30 g / 11 ms
Resistance to vibrations: 10 ... 55Hz,
amplitude 1 mm

Approvals

under preparation

Ordering data Notice Notice

BNS 260-11/➀z➁-➂➃ Contact symbols are shown for the closed
condition of the safety guard.
N° Insert Description

➀ Signalling contacts: The contact configuration for versions with or

No signalling contact without LED is identical.
01 1 NC contact
10 1 NO contact Contacts S21-S22 must be integrated in the
without LED safety circuit.
➁
G with LED
LED on, when the contact is closed.
➂ Cable
Actuator BPS 260 is not included in delivery.
ST integrated connector
➃ R right-side version
L left-side version
(see image above)

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Contact variants System components System components

BNS 260-11z(G)
(3) S13 S14 (4) 2 4 19 13
(1) S21 S22 (2) ¤4,5 6
1 3

22

36
BNS 260-11/01z(G) 4 26
(3) S13 S14 (4) 5 3
(1) S21 S22 (2) BPS 260 Size indications Cable with connector
(5) S31 S32 (6) 1 6 2

BNS 260-11/10z(G) 19
¤ 4,5 5
(3) S13 S14 (4) 4 BK
(1) S21 S22 (2) 3 BU 5 GY
(5) S33 S34 (6)
22

36
2 WH 1 BN
6 PK
26
Spacer BNS 260 6-pole

4 BK 2 WH
3 BU 1 BN

BPS 260-1, LHS representation 4-pole

BPS 260-2, LHS representation

Notice Ordering data Ordering data

Pin configuration of the versions with inte- LHS door hinge Ordering suffix -L Cable with connector
grated connector indicated between brackets RHS door hinge Ordering suffix -R PVC with latch, 6-pole
With straight connector, 2 m cable 1184342
5 m cable 1184343
Actuating magnet 10m cable 1184344
With angled connector, 2 m cable 1184345
Actuator and sensor on 5 m cable 1184346
one mounting surface BPS 260-1 10m cable 1184347
5
5

Actuator fixed 90° turned PVC with latch, 4-pole

4

0
2

1 with regarded to the sensor BPS 260-2 With straight connector, 2 m cable 1184355
53
3 3,5 5 m cable 1184356
10m cable 1184357
With angled connector, 2 m cable 1184358
Actuating curve 5 m cable 1184359
The actuating curve also applies when the 10m cable 1184360
actuator is turned by 90°.

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AES 9107 Technical data

Standards: IEC/EN 60204-1/VDE 0113 Part 1; EN 954-1; EN 1088;
DIN EN 81-1/-2; Directive 95/16/EC
Enclosure: ABS
Mounting: 4 mounting holes
Protection class: terminals IP 65 to IEC/EN 60529/DIN VDE 0470-1
Ue: 24 VDC ± 15 % inkl. 10 % residual ripple
Ie: 0,1 A
Power consumption: 2,8 VA
Inputs: S13-14 / S21-22:
Input resistance: S13: 3 kž; S21: 1 kž
Max. cable length: 1000 m with 0,75 mm2 cable
Outputs: 1 enabling path with 2 series-wired NO contacts, 2 A fine fuse
Utilisation category: AC-15; DC-13
Ie/Ue: 2 A / 250 VAC; 2 A / 24 VDC
Switching voltage: max. 250 VAC
60

Load current: max. 2 A

Switching capacity: max. 500 VA
EMC rating: to EMC Directive
Max. Switching frequency: 1 Hz
80
66

Resistance to vibrations: 10 … 55 Hz/amplitude 0,35 mm ± 15% at the regulation point

Resistance to shocks: 30 g/11 ms
146
160 Ambient temperature: 0 °C … + 55 °C
Storage and shipping temperature: – 25 °C … + 70 °C

• BG test certificate

• 1 enabling path
• Monitoring of a chain of BNS 260-11z
magnetic safety sensors
• Internal protection of the enabling path with
fine fuse 2 A
• Enclosure: protection class IP 65

Approvals

H F
Ordering data
AES 9107

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Notice Wiring diagram

• AES for monitoring one safety guard up to
control category 3 to EN 954-1 BU WH
• Monitoring of one safety guard with a magne-
tic safety sensor BNS 260. BNS 260-11z
• If one or two external relays or contactors
BK
BN
are used to switch the load, the system can WH
then only be classified in control category 3 BU
to EN 954-1, if exclusion of the fault “Failure BNS 260-11z
of the external contactors” can be substan- BK
tiated and documented, e.g. by using reliable
BN
down-rated contactors. A second contactor WH
BU
leads to an increase in the level of security BNS 260-11z
by redundant switching to switch the load off.
+ 24 VDC BK BU WH BN

A1 S13 S14 S21 S22 X1 X2 13

K1
K2

A2 14

0V
AES 9107

Notice
The wiring diagram is represented with the guard doors closed and in de-energised condition.

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BN 85-5 BN 85 BN 310

Standards IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2

Design square square square

Enclosure glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic

Protection class IP 30 IP 40 IP 67

Termination 10-pole plug-in connector 2 individual wires LiY 0,75 mm2, H03VV-F 2 x 0,75 mm2,
cable length 1 m cable length 1 m

Switch status indicator LED switch open, – –

-2031: switch closed

Switching voltage 12 … 60 VDC max. 60 VAC/DC max. 250 VAC/DC

Switching current max. 1 A max. 1 A max. 3 A

Switching capacity max. 30 W max. 30 W max. 120 W

Dielectric strength max. 400 VDC max. 400 VDC > 600 VAC

Switching frequency – – < 300 Hz

Switching time “closing“ 2 ms 2 ms 0,3 … 1,5 ms

Switching time “opening“ 0,07 ms 0,07 ms < 0,5 ms

Bounce time < 0,2 ms < 0,2 ms 0,3 … 0,6 ms

Ambient temperature – 10 °C … + 75 °C 0 °C … + 75 °C – 25 °C … + 75 °C

Mechanical life min. 109 min. 109 min. 109

Electrical life 5 x 108, depending on load 5 x 108, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load

Resistance to shocks 60 g, sinusoidal oscillation 60 g, sinusoidal oscillation 30 g / 11 ms

Resistance to vibrations – – 10 … 55 Hz

Repeatability – – ± 0,25 mm

Actuating magnet BP 7
see page 2-40 see page 2-40

max. Switching distance 14 mm 40 mm 30 mm

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BN 325 BN 65 BN 65/V

IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 Standards

square, flat cylindrical cylindrical Design

glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic Enclosure

IP 00, IP 67 IP 67 Protection class

IP 40 mounted with insulated plug
Spade connector 4.8 mm H03VV-F2 x 0,75 mm2, H03VV-F2 x 0,75 mm2, Termination
or 6.3 mm or cable outlet1 m A03VV-F3 x 0,75 mm2, A03VV-F3 x 0,75 mm2,
cable length 1 m cable length 1 m
– – – Switch status indicator

max. 250 VAC max. 250 VAC max. 220 VAC, 150 VDC Switching voltage

max. 3 A max. 3 A max. 3 A Switching current

max. 120 W max. 120 W max. 120 VA/W Switching capacity

> 600 VAC > 600 VAC > 600 VAC Dielectric strength

< 300 Hz < 300 Hz < 300 Hz Switching frequency

< 1,5 ms 0,3 … 1,5 ms 0,3 … 1,5 ms Switching time “closing“

< 0,5 ms < 0,5 ms < 0,5 ms Switching time “opening“

0,3 … 0,6 ms 0,3 … 0,6 ms, max. 3 ms 0,3 … 0,6 ms, max. 3 ms Bounce time

– 25 °C … + 75 °C – 25 °C … + 75 °C – 25 °C … + 75 °C Ambient temperature

min. 109 min. 109 min. 109 Mechanical life

106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load Electrical life

50 g / 11 ms 30 g, sinusoidal oscillation 15 g, sinusoidal oscillation Resistance to shocks

10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz Resistance to vibrations

± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm Repeatability

see page 2-40 see page 2-40 see page 2-40 Actuating magnet

25 mm 30 mm 20 mm max. Switching distance

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BN 650 BN 650/V BN 12

Standards IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2

Design cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical

Enclosure glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic metal

Protection class IP 67 IP 67 IP 67

Termination LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2, LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2, LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2,
cable length 1 m cable length 1 m cable length 1 m

Switch status indicator – – –

Switching voltage max. 200 VAC max. 200 VAC, 150 VDC max. 200 VAC

Switching current max. 1 A max. 1 A max. 1 A

Switching capacity max. 30 VA/W max. 30 VA/W max. 30 VA/W

Dielectric strength max. 580 V max. 580 V max. 580 V

Switching frequency < 300 Hz < 300 Hz < 300 Hz

Switching time “closing“ 0,35 ms 0,35 ms 0,35 ms

Switching time “opening“ 30 ms 30 ms 30 ms

Bounce time 0,15 ms 0,15 ms 0,15 ms

Ambient temperature – 25 °C … + 70 °C – 25 °C … + 70 °C – 25 °C … + 70 °C

Mechanical life min. 108 min. 108 min. 108

Electrical life 106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load

Resistance to shocks 30 g / 11 ms 30 g / 11 ms 30 g / 11 ms

Resistance to vibrations 10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz

Repeatability ± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm

Actuating magnet see page 2-40 see page 2-40 see page 2-40

max. Switching distance 35 mm 22 mm 35 mm

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Magnetic reed switches

BN 12/V BN 120 BN 120/V

IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 IEC 60947-5-2 Standards

cylindrical cylindrical cylindrical Design

metal glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic Enclosure

IP 67 IP 67 IP 67 Protection class

LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2, LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2, LiYY 2 x 0,25 mm2, Termination:
cable length 1 m cable length 1 m cable length 1 m

– – – Switch status indicator

max. 200 VAC, 150 VDC max. 200 VAC max. 200 VAC Switching voltage

max. 1 A max. 1 A max. 1 A Switching current

max. 30 VA/W max. 30 VA/W max. 30 VA/W Switching capacity

max. 580 V max. 580 V max. 580 V Dielectric strength

< 300 Hz < 300 Hz < 300 Hz Switching frequency

0,35 ms 0,35 ms 0,35 ms Switching time “closing“

30 ms 30 ms 30 ms Switching time “opening“

0,15 ms 0,15 ms 0,15 ms Bounce time

– 25 °C … + 70 °C – 25 °C … + 70 °C – 25 °C … + 70 °C Ambient temperature

min. 108 min. 108 min. 108 Mechanical life

106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load 106 … 109, depending on load Electrical life

30 g / 11 ms 30 g / 11 ms 30 g / 11 ms Resistance to shocks

10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz 10 … 55 Hz Resistance to vibrations

± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm ± 0,25 mm Repeatability

see page 2-40 see page 2-40 see page 2-40 Actuating magnet

22 mm 35 mm 22 mm max. Switching distance

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Magnetic reed switches

BNS 260

Standards IEC 60947-5-3, BG-GS-ET14

Design rectangular with rounded corners

Enclosure glass-fibre reinforced thermoplastic

Protection class IP 67

Termination Boflex 4 x 0,25 mm2

cable length 1 m;
Connector M8 x 1, 4-pole

Switch status indicator LED (optional)

Switching voltage 24 VDC, 75 VDC

Switching current max. 400 mA

Switching capacity max. 10 VA

Dielectric strength –

Switching frequency 5 Hz

Switching time “closing“ –

Switching time “opening“ –

Bounce time –

Ambient temperature – 25 °C … + 70 °C

Mechanical life –

Electrical life –

Resistance to shocks 30 g / 11 ms

Resistance to vibrations 10 … 55 Hz bei 1 mm

Repeatability –

Actuating magnet BPS 260-1, BPS 260-2

max. Switching distance 5 mm

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Spacer BN 31/33 Spacer BNS 260 Terminal fixing H15

19
8,5

¤ 4,5 5

13
ø5

10

15
ø 15

30
17
3,5

22

36
33
7

25
18,5
46
78 M5

8
88
26

• for BN 310 • for BNS 260 • for BN 65 and BN 650

• for mounting on ferromagnetic material • material: Thermoplastic

Bracket H1/1 Bracket H2

ø 13
34

ø 13

27
2,5
18,5

16

30 95 22
17,5 32,5
10
5,5

4,5
11
4

10 45
32,5 32,5 10 12 78
87,5

• for BN 65, BN 650 • for BN 65, BN 650

• metal bracket with 2 elastic bearing blocks • material: thermoplastic
• guarantees high resistance to vibrations

Buckling coil KS 1 Buckling coil KS 2

ca. 100 11 24 10 ca. 100 11 37 10

9 9
10

10
29,5
29,5

M16 x 1,5 27 M16 x 1,5 27

• for cable lengths up to 100 m • for cable lengths up to 200 m or 2 x 100 m

• connecting cable H05V-K 1 mm2, cable •c  onnecting cable H05V-K 1 mm2, cable
length 100 mm length 100 mm
• the buckling coil is to be wired in series with • t he buckling coil is to be wired in series with
the reed contact the reed contact
• for 230 V •c  onsists of 2 coils
• for 230 V

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Switching distances
Actuating BN 85-5 BN 85 BN 310 BN 325
magnet

NC contact Bistable
NO contact contact
N or S N or S N/S S or N S or N

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non-encapsulated
BP 6 S 2 - 12
BP 7 S 6 - 22
BP 8 S 2 - 10
BP 10 0-5 0 - 15 0 - 10
2 x BP 10 6 - 27 0 - 17 0 - 20 0 - 15
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 17 0 - 22 0 - 17
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 5 - 22 0-6 0 - 17 0 - 12
2 x BP 15 7 - 28 0 - 17 0 - 22
BP 34 10 - 40 5 - 20 15 - 30 10 - 25
BP 310-1S 0 - 10
BP 310-2S 0 - 15
BP 310-1N 0 - 10
BP 310-2N 0 - 15

Actuating BN 65 BN 65/V BN 650, 12, 120 BN 650/V, 12/V, 120/V

magnet

NC contact Bistable NC contact Bistable NC contact Bistable NC contact Bistable

NO contact contact NO contact contact NO contact contact NO contact contact
N/S S or N S or N N/S N/S S or N S or N N/S

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non-encapsulated
BP 10 0-5 0 - 15 0-5 0-5 0 - 15 0-5
2 x BP 10 0 - 17 0 - 20 0 - 10 0-3 0 - 19 0 - 22 0 - 11 0-3
2 x BP 15/2 0 - 17 0 - 22 0 - 19 0 - 24
plastic encapsulated
BP 15 0-6 0 - 17 0-6 0-7 0 - 19 0-7
2 x BP 15 0 - 17 0 - 19 0 - 22
BP 34 15 - 22 15 - 30 0 - 20 0 - 15 16 - 22 16 - 35 0 - 22 0 - 16

Actuating BNS 260

magnet

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plastic encapsulated
BPS 260 0-5

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Actuating magnets Actuating magnets Actuating magnets

1,8

ø 3,3

ø 4,3
ø 18,5
ø 4,3

90°
S N

ø8

ø 22,5
90°

90°
ø 15
S N N S

5 12
10

BP 6 non-encapsulated BP 10 non-encapsulated BP 15 plastic encapsulated

88
78
4,5

ø5
2,5

ø 4,3
ø 4,5

3,5
25
7

18,5
ø 20
90°
ø 14
90°

S N
S
10

3
9

13
BP 7 non-encapsulated BP 15/2 non-encapsulated BP 310 plastic encapsulated
ø 3,3

5,3
ø 11,8
90°

S N

90°
N S

7,7 17 ø 34

BP 8 non-encapsulated BP 34 plastic encapsulated

Ordering data Ordering data Ordering data

non-encapsulated, N-S BP 6
non-encapsulated, N-S BP 7
non-encapsulated, N-S BP 8
non-encapsulated, N-S BP 10
non-encapsulated, N-S BP 15/2
plastic encapsulated, N-S BP 15
plastic encapsulated BP 310-1N
BP 310-1S
BP 310-2N
BP 310-2S
plastic encapsulated, N-S BP 34

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Magnetic switches and actuating magnets

Magnetic switches and their actuating magnets Example Bistable contact with actuation by North Pole:
The descriptions “N-S magnet” and “N- magnet” or “S- magnet“ basi- • If the switching magnet is passed by the switch in longitudinal direc-
cally refer to the same type of magnet. The difference is made by the tion from the left to the right, the contact is closed.
mounting position: • If the switching magnet continues in the same direction, the contact
• In an N-magnet, the green North Pole is located closer to the switch. remains closed (bistable function)
The red South Pole is located on the turned aside side. • If the switching magnet is returned in the opposite direction, the con-
• In an S-magnet, the red South Pole is located closer to the switch. In tact is opened.
this case, the green North Pole is located on the turned aside side. • The switch remains opened (bistable function)
• The N-S-magnet is perpendicularly passed by the switch in longitu-
dinal direction. In this way, the distance of the North and South Pole The switching function is inversed when S-pole magnets are used.
to the switch is identical. Depending on the mounting direction, the
North Pole or the South Pole is approaching the switch first.
Position of the magnet with regard N-Pol S-Pol
to the switch
N-pole
Left open closed
N
S N-S-pole
Right closed open

S-pole
Direction of movement of the N-Pol S-Pol
magnet with regard to the switch
As a uniform position of the switching magnet with regard to the switch
is required, the colours of the switch and the actuating magnet must be
corresponding when they face each other: red (S) to red (S) and green Base position open closed
(N) to green (N).

NC and NO contacts Left à right closes opens

Here, N/S magnets are used. Actuation is possible from three sides:
parallel, perpendicular and frontal.
Extended motion to the right remains closed remains open

Bistable contact (r)

The actuation is only possible in longitudinal direction; the magnet is
laterally passed by the switch. The magnet must be fitted as North or
Return right ß left opens closes

South Pole. Transversely to the switch axis or on approach, no swit-

ching function is triggered. If the magnet is installed onto a metal plate, Extended motion to the left remains open remains closed
the indicated switching distance increases.
The frontal actuation (V) is only possible with N-S magnets.

Actuation / Switch NO or NC Bistable (r)

type

Lateral N/S N or S

Frontal N or S N/S

parallel or only perpendicularly in

Actuation lateral
perpendicular longitudinal direction by
the switch

Frontal actuation enabled enabled

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Magnetic reed switches
Magnetic switch technology
Magnetic reed switches – General des­
cription
Magnetic reed switches are often used to
replace mechanically actuated limit switches
with plungers, roller and turning levers and as
important connecting element for non-contact
limit switches. They can be regarded as a com-
plement to the plunger, roller and turning head-
operated limit switches and as an important
addition to non-contact proximity switches.
They are preferably used where mechanically
actuated limit switches no longer function sa-
tisfactorily due to unfavourable operating con-
ditions such as high or low start-up speeds,
high switching frequencies, strong dust or dirt
influence, high humidity, chemical atmosphe-
res or large fluctuations in operation intervals.
The magnetic reed switches consist of two
units, the switch and the actuating magnet.
The reed contacts of the magnetic switches
are filled with nitrogen.
The contacts are melted into the glass structu-
re and coated with precious metal in the area
of the contact points. The air gap between the
contacts amounts to only 0.2 to 0.3 mm, so
that the magnetic force required for the swit-
ching process remains very low. The contacts
are protected from gas, humidity and corrosion
through the enclosed glass tube. Magnetic
reed switches thus have an extraordinarily high
contact reliability.
Contact types
The contact type is determined by installation
and exact measurement of the bias magnets.
There are
NO contact (normally open)
NC contact (normally closed)
bistable contact
The bias magnets are adjusted so that the
exact centre position of the switch points is
guaranteed. This adjustment is always made
in the same interval with a test magnet, speci-
fically chosen for this purpose, so that the ex-
changeability of equivalent switching elements
is guaranteed. After the adjustment has been
completed, the reed contact and the bias ma-
gnet might be fixed together with glue and cast
with an elastic filling material.
Actuating magnets
For actuating the switch, permanent magnets
with and without enclosure are used. Depen-
ding on the switch type, a specific actuating
magnet must be chosen for lateral actuation.
For NC or NO contacts, an actuating magnet
with N-S pole is used, for bistable contacts an
actuating magnet with N or S pole. The ma-
gnet material used is non-ageing and does not
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loose its magnetism through external magnetic
fields. The switch point accuracy is tempera-
ture-dependent: the magnetic force decreases
with increasing temperatures and increases
with decreasing temperatures. However, a
permanent change in the range of – 30 °C up
to + 90 °C is not to be expected.
Functions
NO contact
If the contacts are magnetized by an ap-
proaching and thus influencing (permanent or
electro) magnet, they will attract each other
when a specific pull-in force is exceeded.
As the gap reduces during the closing pro-
cess, the magnetic force increases, which
causes the contact to close by snap action.
The opening occurs in the same way, when
a specific dropout value is not attained. The
small gap from approx. 0.25 mm and the small
dimensions result in extremely good values
as switching and bounce time are regarded.
The response and dropout time amount up to
approximately 0.3 to 1.5 ms, depending on the
magnetic force; the bounce time is less than
0.6 ms. The bias magnet of the NO contact
prevents double switching, even for the smal-
lest switching distances. The bias magnets
require a precise positioning of the actuating
magnets with regard to the switch, i.e. with
matching colour symbols red on red and green
on green.
N-S
= =
NO contact
N S
N S
Combined effect of the magnetic field lines with a NO
contact with N-S actuating magnets.
NC contact
The integrated bias magnet for this switch
type is so strongly rated that the contacts are
closed. By means of the opposite poling of
the bias magnets to the actuating magnets,
the approaching actuating magnet triggers the
opening of the contacts.
The switching magnets and the switch must be
arranged in the prescribed manner, i.e. red on
red and green on green.
The field line diagrams for both switch types,
NO contact and NC contact, however show
that actuation is possible from three directions
and that even a direction change of 90° will
provide a flawless functioning of the switch.
N-S
= =
NC contact
N S
S N
Combined effect of the magnetic field lines with a NC
contact with N-S actuating magnets.
Bistable contact
This type of switch is obtained by an exact ra-
ting of the bias magnets.
The force of these magnets on the reed con-
tact is tuned so that it lies between the pull-in
and the dropout values of the reed contact. In
order to facilitate the tuning and to obtain a
safe switching function, special reed contacts
with a large difference between the pull-in and
the dropout values are used. The contact will
remain open or closed without the influence of
the actuating magnet. Prior to mounting, the
desired contact function – NC contact or NO
contact – can be established by actuation with
an actuating magnet. The actuation, the clo-
sing or the opening of the contacts, is carried
out by moving the actuating magnets past the
switch in longitudinal – and only in longitudinal
– direction.
If, for example, the actuating magnet (N pole) is
moved past the switch in longitudinal direction
from the left to the right, it will finally land in
a position in which the magnetic fields of the
actuating magnets and the bias magnets are
mutually increased, i.e. the field lines run in one
direction in the vicinity of the contact tongues.
Through this field reinforcement, the pull-in
value of the reed contact is exceeded, the
contacts tongues attract each other and the
contact is closed.
Should the actuating magnets continue in the
same direction, the magnetic field will become
increasingly weaker and finally become ineffec-
tive to the switch.
As the force of the bias magnets however ex-
ceeds the dropout value of the reed contact,
the contact remains closed.
If the actuating magnet returns back, so that
its centre point goes beyond the switch, it
reaches an area where the magnetic fields of
Magnetic reed switches
Magnetic switch technology
the actuating magnet and the bias magnets
mutually weaken each other in the area of the
contact tongues, i.e. the field lines run oppo-
site. The dropout value of the reed contact is
not attained and the contact is opened. The
bias magnets alone are not capable of closing
the contact tongues, if the actuating magnet
is moved out of the area of the switch, as their
force lays below the pull-in value of the reed
contact. The switch remains open. For this
type of switch, faultless functioning can only
be obtained through a lateral passing of the N
or S actuating magnets. No switching function
will be obtained when the actuating magnet is
approached transverse to the switch axis or
upon proximity.
A reversal of the switching function (right =
open, left = closed) is obtained with this switch
through a different poled magnet (S pole).
N face side. By rotating the N-S magnet (magnet
==
Bistable contact
N Front actuation
S N
Combined effect of the magnetic field lines with a
bistable contact with N magnet.
S lengths up to 100m or, in case of series wiring
==
Bistable contact
S Resistance to vibrations
S N
Combined effect of the magnetic field lines with a
bistable contact with S magnet.
Front actuation
The BN 65 V and BN 85 switches can be ac-
tuated from the front. The switches with “NO”
and “NC” contact types are laterally actuated
with an N-S poled magnet. All switches are
marked on the same point with colour symbols
to show the correct pairing and actuating di-
rection of the actuating magnets. The switches
must be arranged with red on red and green on
green. Actuation from the front is only possible
with an S-magnet.
Therefore, there is a red label with directional
arrows on the face side. Switches of the “bi-
stable contact” type can be actuated laterally
with an N- or S-poled magnet, depending on
the function. The colour-coded symbols on the
side of the switch also indicate the actuating
direction.
The front actuation of “bistable contacts“ can
only be carried out with an N-S magnet in the
direction stated on the symbol label on the
axis) by 180°, the bistability is changed to the
opposite direction.
S rating principle. When mounted on or in the
N S
Buckling coils
Contact welding can occur when using longer
cables, from 25 m. In order to avoid such wel-
ding, buckling coils have been developed for
different lengths. KS1 includes a 1-pole coil
and is suitable for cable lengths up to 200m.
KS2 consists of 2 coils and is suitable for cable
of both coils, up to 200m. The buckling coils
are wired in series with the reed contacts.
Reed tube
Schaltrohr LeiCable
stungs-
capacity
kapazität
Buckling
Kompensati coil
onsspule
Load
Last
Buckling coils wired in series with the reed tube.
Although the adjustment of the bistable con-
tact switch requires very high precision in
com­parison to the NO contact and NC contact
switches, these components are extraordinarily
vibration resistant. If the switch is excited by
the actuating magnets, the switching condi-
tion will not be altered even by considerable
vibrations. Heavy shock loads however must
be avoided. With too high a load of this kind,
magnetic reed switches can become inopera-
tive because of the permanent deformation of
the contacts.
Mechanical life
It must be ensured that the meticulously tuned
units are not damaged by overload during
installation or testing. Magnetic reed switches
tend to weld when the maximum stated current
is exceeded. Although they are able to operate
after being separated, they definitely will have
lost their accuracy and could furthermore have
changed from NC to NO contact. If magnetic
reed switches are protected against overload,
they have long electrical life. The non-contact
functioning, low-force actuated switches are
not subject to wear and therefore have a prac-
tically unlimited life.
Switching hysteresis
Magnetic reed switches, like mechanical snap
action switches, have a switching hysteresis,
i.e. the operating and release points do not
coincide. This feature results from the diffe-
rence of the pull-in and dropout excitation of
the reed contacts.
Mounting instructions
a) Iron
Magnetic reed switches have a magnetic ope-
proximity of iron, the magnetic principle can be
influenced. BN 65 switches therefore must be
mounted on iron with a non-magnetic layer of
at least 20 mm. The BN 85 and BN 85-5 on the
other hand, can be directly mounted on iron.
b) Electrical wired
When electrical wires are laid parallel to the
switch, a minimum distance of 50 mm must be
maintained, in order to exclude interference.
In the frequently occurring arrangement of
units next to one another, it must be ensured
that sufficient distance is maintained. Depen-
ding on the size of the switching magnets, un-
wanted actuation of the adjacent switch could
occur. An effective remedy is achieved with
shielding plates, located between the switches.
In this case, it must be noted that the iron
shield absorbs a portion of the magnet field
L1 lines and that the maximum switching distance
is decreased. In the BN 310, these shielding
plates are integrated in the enclosure.
BN 85-5 includes five BN 85 units in one en-
closure. The shielding plate is integrated in the
N enclosure.
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