Damage, reed switch

Fig. 5.15 Properly supported the switch lead while cutting is required, otherwise damage can occur to the reed switch.

Fig. 5.16 Soldering and welding can generate a heat front to the glass to metal seal of the reed switch causing potential damage.

Fig. 5.17 U se of heat sinking or preheating reed switches for soldering or welding can prevent heat stress damage.

Dropping the reed switch or a reed sensor on a hard object, typically on the floor of a manufacturing facility, can induce a damaging shock to the reed switch. Shocks above 200 Gs should be avoided at all cost (see Fig. 5.18). Dropping any of the above on a hard floor from 20 cm or more (more than one foot) can and will... 

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