59020 Series - Miniature Cylindrical Reed Sensor

Series: 59020
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A miniature, cylindrical reed sensor 15.24mm x 5.10mm (0.600" x 0.201") with a normally open contact. Capable of switching up to 170Vdc at 10W. Available with a range of sensitivity, cable length and connector options. Well suited for position and limit sensing, security, level sensing and linear actuator applications. Functions best with the 57020 actuator.

Note: The 57020 actuator is sold separately.

Features:

  • Magnetically-operated proximity sensor
  • Operates through non-ferrous materials such as wood, plastic or aluminum
  • Hermetically sealed contacts
  • Options of normally open, normally closed or single-pole-double-throw
  • Customer-defined sensitivity
  • Custom cable length and connector options available

Benefits:

  • Fits nicely into small, confined spaces
  • Quick and easy to install
  • Well suited for usage in high-moisture and contaminated environments
  • Non-contact solution, aesthetically more appealing than push-button or lever mechanical-type switches
  • Ideal for battery-powered applications as the contacts do not draw power when in the non-activated state
  • Reed contacts last for millions of operating cycles under micro-controller voltage and current logic-level loads

Applications:

  • Position and limit switching
  • Security
  • Level sensing
  • Linear actuators

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Catalog #Switching Power (W)Switching Voltage (V DC)Switching Current (A DC)Switching Voltage (V AC)Switching Current (A AC)Breakdown Voltage (V DC)Max Contact Resistance (Ω)Magnetic Sensitivity (AT)Nominal Activate Distance (mm)Switch TypeMax Operate Time (ms)Max Release Time (ms)Operating TemperatureStockSamplesCompare
59020-1-S101700.251200.181750.256 to 106A:SPST-NO11-40° to 105°CCheckOrder
59020-1-T101700.251200.181750.2510 to 154.5A:SPST-NO11-40° to 105°CCheckOrder

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pdficon Littelfuse Reed Sensors 59020 datasheet

pdficon Reed Switch and Reed Sensor Activation Application Note

Although a reed switch can be activated by placing it inside an electrical coil many reed switches and reed sensors are used for proximity sensing and are activated by a magnet.
pdficon Inductive Load Arc Suppression Application Note

When a reed switch or reed sensor is used to control an inductive device (relay coil solenoid transformer small motor etc.)
pdficon Vibration Testing and Precautions Application Note

Littelfuse tests sinusoidal vibration according to Mil. Std. 202G Method 204D Test Condition G (10 ? 2000 Hz frequency sweep at 30 G or 0.06 inch double amplitude whichever is less).
pdficon Capacitive Loads Application Note

When there is significant capacitance in a reed sensor reed relay or reed switch circuit the peak current and energy switched by the reed contacts should be considered.
pdficon Reed Switch Extended Shock Capabilities Application Note

The maximum shock specifications in the Littelfuse catalog are very conservative for most switches smaller than the DRxxxx type. T
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pdficon Flow Sensing in Tankless Water Heaters Application Note

Reed switches and sensors are highly effective solutions for flow sensing applications that can be used for detecting the presence of fluid flow in a system or even measure the rate of fluid flow.
Part # Part Description RoHS Pb-free RoHS (2015/ 863/EU) Certificate REACH (SVHC’s) Declaration Halogen Free REACH (SVHC’s) IPC-Material Declaration
59020-1-S-01-A 59020-1-S-01-A SENS RoHS No 02/19/2019 PbFree No 02/19/2019 No
02/19/2019
59020-1-S-05-A 59020-1-S-05-A SENS RoHS No 08/23/2018 PbFree No 08/23/2018 CoC_RoHS10_59020-1-S-05-A REACH209_Declaration_59020-1-S-05-A No
08/23/2018		 Does not Contain
59020-1-S-03-D 59020-1-S-03-D Sensor RoHS No 02/19/2019 PbFree No 02/19/2019 No
02/19/2019
59020-1-S-02-A 59020-1-S-02-A SENSOR RoHS No 05/05/2015 PbFree No 05/05/2015 REACH_SVHC Declaration_59020-1-S-02-A No
05/05/2015		 Does not Contain
59020-1-S-02-F 59020-1-S-02-F SENS RoHS No 02/19/2019 PbFree No 02/19/2019 CoC_RoHS10_59020-1-S-02-F No
02/19/2019
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