CONTACT DATA
MEDER electronic MK7 Series
Cylindrical Reed Sensors
with M8 Thread
www.meder.com
Germany # ++49-(0)7733-94870, USA # 800-870-5385
All data at 20
0
C
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Contact 51
Form A
Contact 71
Form A
Contact Ratings Conditions
Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Contact Rating
Any DC combination of V & A
not to exceed their individual
max.'s
12 10 W
Switching Voltage DC or peak AC 250 200 V
Switching Current DC or peak AC 0.5 0.5 A
Carry Current DC or peak AC 1.5 1.25 A
Static Contact Resistance w/ 0.5V & 10mA 150 150 mΩ
Dynamic Contact Resistance
Measured w/ 0.5V & 50mA
1.5 ms after closure
200 200 mΩ
Insulation Resistance across
Contacts
100 Volts applied 10
11
10
10
*
Ω
Breakdown Voltage across
Contacts
Voltage applied for 60 sec.
min.
350 225 * VDC
Operate Time, incl. Bounce Measured w/ 100% overdrive 1.0 0.5 ms
Release Time
Measured w/ no coil
suppression
0.1 0.1 ms
Capacitance @ 10kHz across contact 0.2 0.2 pF
Contact Operation **
Must Operate Condition Steady state field 15 30 10 30 AT
Must Release Condition Steady state field 6 27 4 27 AT
Environmental Data
Shock Resistance 1/2 sine wave duration 11ms 50 50 g
Vibration Resistance From 10 - 2000 Hz 20 20 g
Ambient Temperature 10
0
C/ minute max. allowable -20 85 -20 85
0
C
Storage Temperature 10
0
C/ minute max. allowable -35 85 -35 85
0
C
Soldering Temperature 5 sec. dwell 260 260
0
C
Please note: The indicated electrical data are maximum values and can vary downwards when using a more sensitive switch.
* Insulation resistance of 10
12
and breakdown voltage of 480 VDC is available.
** These ranges refer to the uncut / unmodified Reed Switches described in our Reed Switch section. Consult factory if more
detail is required.
