Products for USB Sensing and Control
The 3560 magnetic contact switch is small and is designed for flush or countersink installations.
The switch handles gaps of up to 3/4 inch between the magnet and the switch. The switch will turn the digital input "on" when the magnet is within 3/4" (19 mm) of the switch, and will turn it "off" when the contact is broken by moving the magnet more than 1" away.
This sensor can be used with any device that has a digital input. Check the Connection & Compatibility tab for more information.
| Sensor Properties | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | Digital Input (5V) |
| Sensor Type | Proximity (Magnetic) |
| Switch Type | SPST |
| Detecting Distance Max | 19 mm |
| Detection Hysteresis Max | 21 % |
| Sensor Output Switch Type | Normally Open |
| Physical Properties | |
| Cable Length | 450 mm |
| Cable Gauge | 22 AWG |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Switching Current Max | 500 mA |
| Switching Voltage Max (AC) | 100 V AC |
| Switching Voltage Max (DC) | 100 V DC |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8536.50.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8536.50.90.65 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
This switch can be read by connecting one end to a digital input and the other end to the ground pin of the same board. Here's a list of boards with digital inputs:
| Product | Digital Inputs | Board Properties | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Number of Digital Inputs | Digital Input Voltage Max | Controlled By |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$40.00 | 6 (Shared) | 5.5 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 1-Port VINT Hub Phidget
|
$26.00 | 1 (Shared) | 5.5 V DC | USB (USB-A) |
 VINT Hub Phidget
|
$35.00 | 6 (Shared) | 5.5 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 Wireless VINT Hub
|
$65.00 | 6 (Shared) | 5.5 V DC | Local Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/16/16
|
$95.00 | 16 | ± 30 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | ± 5.3 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 2/2/2
|
$50.00 | 2 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 16x Isolated Digital Input Phidget
|
$50.00 | 16 | 30 V DC | VINT |
 4x Digital Input Phidget
|
$15.00 | 4 | 5 V DC | VINT |
 4x Isolated Digital Input Phidget
|
$20.00 | 4 | 30 V DC | VINT |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$80.00 | 8 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 Mini-Format
|
$70.00 | 8 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8 w/6 Port Hub
|
$110.00 | 8 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetMotorControl 1-Motor
|
$85.00 | 2 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
 PhidgetTextLCD 20X2 : White : Integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8
|
$70.00 | 8 | ± 15 V DC | USB (Mini-USB) |
| Product | Sensor Properties | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Number | Price | Sensor Type | Controlled By | Switch Type |
 Long Lever Micro Switch (Bag of 2)
|
$2.00 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPDT |
 Roller Micro Switch (Bag of 2)
|
$2.00 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPDT |
 Short Lever Micro Switch (Bag of 2)
|
$2.00 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPDT |
 Micro Switch SPDT (Bag of 2)
|
$2.00 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPDT |
 Roller Micro Switch SPDT (Bag of 2)
|
$3.00 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPDT |
 Roll Ball Switch
|
$2.50 | Input (Switch) | Digital Input (5V) | SPST |
 Waterproof Adjustable Rod Limit Switch
|
$8.00 | Input (Rod Switch) | — | SPDT Double Break |
 Waterproof Adjustable Roller Limit Switch
|
$8.00 | Input (Roller Switch) | — | SPDT Double Break |
 Waterproof Button Limit Switch
|
$8.00 | Input (Button Switch) | — | SPDT Double Break |
 Waterproof Flex Switch
|
$8.00 | Input (Flex Switch) | — | SPDT Double Break |
 Waterproof Roller Limit Switch
|
$8.00 | Input (Limit Switch) | — | SPDT Double Break |
 Magnetic Contact Switch
|
$2.50 | Proximity (Magnetic) | Digital Input (5V) | SPST |
 Miniature Magnetic Contact Switch
|
$2.50 | Proximity (Magnetic) | Digital Input (5V) | SPST |
