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Reizner
1
MK21 Series Reed Sensors
➢ Features: Screw Mount, Withstands Temp. >150°C (M-
Version), Cable Termination & Lengths available
➢ Applications: Door & Window Contacts, With Magnetic
Floats for Water Level Detection, Position Sensing
➢ Markets: Automotive, Appliance, Industrial, Security &
Others
Options Switch Model
Unit
Rated Power (max.)
Any DC combination of V&A not to exceed their individual max.’s
Switching Voltage (max.)
DC or peak AC
Switching Current (max.)
DC or peak AC
Carry Current (max.)
DC or peak AC
Contact Resistance (max.)
@ 0.5V & 50mA
to EN60255-5
0.25 1.5 0.2 kVDC
Operating Time (max.)
Incl. Bounce; Measured with w/ Nominal Voltage
Release Time (max.)
Measured
with no Coil Excitation
0.05 0.05 1.5 ms
Voltage
10
10
10
10
10
9
Ohm
across open Switch
0.3 0.5 1.5 pF
Description: MK21/X- 0 X 00X - 000X
Thread Contact
Qty
Contact
Form
Switch
Model
Magnetic
Sensitivity
Cable
Length (mm)
Termination
P=Potted
1 A, B, C 66, 85, 90 B, C, D, E
500, 1000, 1500, 2000,
3000, 5000
W = Stripped &
Tinned

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MK21 Series Reed Sensors
Housing and Lead Specifications
Housing Material Epoxy Resin
Case Color Black
Sealing Compound Cable Type Single Wires
Cable Material Radox
Cross Section (mm2) 0.34
Shock Resistance (max.)
1/2 sine wave duration 11ms
Vibration Resistance (max.)
Operating Temperature
Cable not moved
Operating Temperature
Cable moved
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
Form A
NO = Normally Open Contacts
SPST = Single Pole Single Throw
Form B
NC = Normally Closed Contacts
SPST = Single Pole Single Throw
Form C
Changeover
SPDT = Single Pole Double Throw
Glossary Magnetic Sensitivity

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MK21 Series Reed Sensors
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.
*Load increase reduces life expectancy of Reed Switches
Load
Typical Number of Operations
KSK-1A66
1,E+05 1,E+06 1,E+07 1,E+08 1,E+09 1,E+10
*Load increase reduces life expectancy of Reed Switches
1,E+05 1,E+06 1,E+07 1,E+08 1,E+09 1,E+10
Load (DC)
Typical Number of Operations
*Load increase reduces life expectancy of Reed Switches
Typical Number of Operations
KSK-1A85
1,E+05 1,E+06 1,E+07 1,E+08 1,E+09 1,E+10