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: [email protected] Website: gentech-international.co.uk PS8 SERIES DESIGN FEATURES ● Normally open switching ● Sealed to IP67 (PS801) ● 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 ● Adjustable to suit varying wall thickness and protrusions ● PM8 actuation magnet available POSITION SENSOR 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. Operational Characteristics Contact Configuration Contact ratings Maximum (resistive loads) Minimum withstand across open contacts Initial contact resistance SPST(NO)* Volts DC Volts AC Amps Watts 100 250 1.0 15 Volts Ohms 800 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 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS ● Security switches ● Interlocked switches ● Pulse generation ● Position indicators ● Materials handling Environmental Specifications Temperature Range Sensor Cable Insulation Electrical Connections PS801fitted with 1.5 metre of 0.5mm2, 16/0.2mm stranded PVC insulation cable PS811 fitted with 0.5m of 2 x 22 AWG PVC insulated cable Operate and Storage -30º to +120ºC -30º to +70ºC PS811 Nylon 6.6 Plastic Nuts (2) M8 Black Nylon Nuts (2) 65 (2.56) 38.2 (1.5) PS801 Stainless Steel M8 x 1.25 pitch M10 x 1.5 pitch Heat shrink sleeve adhesive lined Cable 2 x 22 AWG x 0.5 metre Cable 2 core x 1.5 metre * NOTE: Switching distance will be determined by magnet strength and orientation Installation Please contact Sales at Gentech for installation instructions (Ref. FI 1000-R1) Applications Please contact Sales at Gentech for applications relating to this product group. GENTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD Grangestone Industrial Estate, Girvan, Ayrshire KA26 9PS, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0) 1465-713581. Fax: +44 (0) 1465 714974 Email: [email protected] Website: gentech-international.co.uk Data Sheet Ref. PS8-DS-1000-R1