Bimba Manufacturing introduced a new Solid-State switch series to its family of switch products. These new switches incorporate a new sensing algorithm that senses magnet edge instead of magnetic field to provide additional benefits such as a smaller operating window, smaller hysteresis and tighter repeatability. The enhanced magnetic sensing capabilities of these enhanced-performance EdgeSwitch™ solid-state switches make them ideal for use in even the most difficult cylinder sensing applications.
In addition, the new EdgeSwitch™ line features a 90-degree configuration, which is now also available in Bimba’s 4mm, C-slot magnetic MR reed switch, MS auto-configure switch, MSC sourcing switch and MSK sinking switches. The 90-degree profile is suited for applications in tight locations or in shorter cylinders such as Bimba ‘Flat’ cylinders as well as in applications that depend on cable routing.
“The Solid-State switch detects magnet thickness not magnetic field, which means there is a smaller overrun distance and a huge advantage when employed in time-critical applications. In addition, as it is a two-wire switch, the new EdgeSwitch™ series behaves like a solid-state reed switch. With only two wires, it will be easier to wire, serve as a direct replacement for a standard reed switch, have a longer life, feature no moving parts, and provide much more sensitive and accurate operations”, says Gil Guajardo, product marketing manager.