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Comus Reed Proximity Switches

<p>Magnetically operated reed proximity switches encapsulated in polystyrene housings.</p>
  • Supplied with 300mm flying leads
  • Suited to a wide range of applications including intruder alarm systems
  • Suitable for harsh operating environments
  • Available in single pole and single pole changeover switching options
  • An operating magnet is also available housed in an identical polystyrene housing
Comus typePSA240/30PSC175/30
CircuitSPNOSPCO
Contact rating400V AC100V AC
Maximum load10W/VA5W/VA
Maximum switching current0.5A0.5A
Magnet operating distance8mm min.8mm
Dimensions30 x 20 x 7mm30 x 20 x 7mm
Fixing centres16mm16mm
Order code78-077578-0780
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05 November 2013 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-0775
Q. Hi, is 78-0775 waterproof and suitable for use outside?
A. Hi Joseph. Thank you for your question. This is not IP rated for use outdoors. However you could use some silicon sealant to ensure water does not enter it.


07 March 2012 Question by: Rapid Customer
Q. I want the current to be broken when in proximity to the magnet. Does this product do this?
A. Thanks for your enquiry David. Yes this product will break the current when in proximity.


01 February 2012 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-0780
Q. Is 78-0780 both switch and magnet?
A. Thanks for your enquiry Duncan. This product is a proximity switch only and requires the matching magnet module to operate - 78-0785.