How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
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Hello All,
SITUATION:
I am a beginning mechanical engineer analyzing a DC circuit. This circuit's purpose is to monitor the activity of a piece of testing equipment.
The best drawing that we have of this circuit at this time is shown below:
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PROBLEM:
The monitoring computer is not recieving a signal from the switch that controls Cylinder A-EXT. We analyzed the entire circuit along with replacing the reed switch three times with no success. We also tried replacing the resistors with potentiometers to adjust the resistance with no success.
QUESTION:
I have a circuit CAD program called TINA PRO. How should I draw this circuit such that I can run it and troubleshoot it from a theoretical standpoint. Basically, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to tanslate the drawing above to the circuit design program.
Thank you for your time.
Brian
SITUATION:
I am a beginning mechanical engineer analyzing a DC circuit. This circuit's purpose is to monitor the activity of a piece of testing equipment.
The best drawing that we have of this circuit at this time is shown below:
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PROBLEM:
The monitoring computer is not recieving a signal from the switch that controls Cylinder A-EXT. We analyzed the entire circuit along with replacing the reed switch three times with no success. We also tried replacing the resistors with potentiometers to adjust the resistance with no success.
QUESTION:
I have a circuit CAD program called TINA PRO. How should I draw this circuit such that I can run it and troubleshoot it from a theoretical standpoint. Basically, I wouldn't have the slightest clue how to tanslate the drawing above to the circuit design program.
Thank you for your time.
Brian





RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
And are you sure the program monitoring that channel is written properly?
It could also be a problem with the magnet that is supposed to actuate the reed switch.
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RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
Does anyone have any idea as to why this much resistance would allow the computer to recieve the signal correctly?
RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
Most NI DAQ cards only accept 0-5V TTL inputs- I see that you are supplying 10V- could be a major issue with potential for failures. But really need to know the model #.
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RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
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RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
We are thinking of applying a voltage divider after the switch. Any other ideas?
RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
A voltage divider approach should work though.
Good Luck
-AK2DM
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RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?
Brian
RE: How do I represent a magnetic reed switch in a circuit drawing?