Reed switch
Reed contact is an abbreviation for “hermetic contact”. It is a sealed, elongated glass bulb with contacts on the inside.
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Operating principle
The state of the contacts changes under the influence of the magnetic field. For example, if the reed contacts are open when the reed switch is calm, they will close when a magnet is brought close to the reed switch.
Specifications
By design, the contact leads from the bulb are positioned at one end.