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Reed Switch Basics Slide 6

The blades in a reed switch are normally open. However, when a magnetic field is applied, the blades become magnetized and attract each other until electrical contact is made. When the magnetic field is removed, the blades return to their original open position.

PTM Published on: 2011-10-26