Reed switch symbol
Also called Magnetic switch, Reed contact
Two contact blades sealed in a glass tube that close when a magnet comes near.
ANSI / IEEE
IEC 60617What the reed switch symbol means
Two contact blades sealed in a glass tube that close when a magnet comes near.
ANSI and IEC symbols
Where you see it
Door and position sensing, level switches and security contacts.
Related symbols
Frequently asked questions
What does the reed switch symbol look like?
On ANSI drawings: Two blades, not touching, inside an oval envelope. In IEC 60617: The same blades in an envelope.
Is the reed switch symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?
Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.
Where is a reed switch used?
Door and position sensing, level switches and security contacts.
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