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Product Catalogue

• Movement / Vibration switches

• Tilt / tip over switches

• Solid State Relays

Competitors Solid State Relays Cross Ref list available

• Electronic Tilt / Tip Over

• Reed Switches - Mercury Wetted Switches

Competitors Cross Ref list available

• High Breakdown Switches

• Proximity switches

• Magnets

• Shock and acceleration switches

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• Low Cost - Non Mercury Switches

• Rubber Keymats - Silicone Rubber

• Float Switches
Demo...

• Reed Relays - High Voltage Reed Relay - Mercury Wetted Relays

• Glass to Metal Seals

Product Catalogue

Motion / vibration
sensors

Application
information

• Ball-switch signal
processing

Motion sensors are very similar in design to tilt switches; in fact, some tilt switches are used as motion
sensors. The sensor will be in one condition (open or closed) at rest. When it is subjected to motion it will
continually change state as long as it remains in motion. Some common applications include: anti-theft
devices, man-down alarms to detect non motion, smart appliances to turn off power when not in use and
portable equipment to do the same.

Types :

Movement / Vibration sensor : Non mercury Contacts

Movement / Vibration sensor : Mercury Contacts
Movement / Vibration switch : Non mercury
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Movement / Vibration switch : Mercury

Product information :

• Movement / Vibration datasheets

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Catalogue

Tilt / Tip Over

Switches

Application
information

• Ball-switch signal
processing

TILT AND TIP-OVER SWITCHES

The tilt and tip-over switches and motion sensors are available as mercury metal
and our patented non-mercury metal (patents #5.209.343 and #5.332.876.).
Mercury glass tilt switches are also available. All switches are evacuated, filled with
inert gas and hermetically sealed to ensure long life and low contact resistance.

TILT SWITCHES

Tilt switches are used to sense movement (tilt) of a device above and below a
horizontal axis. A typical use is in a thermostat. A glass mercury switch is mounted
to a bi-metallic spring which expands and contracts with temperature. As the spring
moves, the switch contacts pass through the horizontal plane, opening or closing to
operate the furnace or boiler.

The angle through which the switch must move for proper operation – the
differential angle – is measured from the point of just make to just break; it is
specified as a maximum. When selecting a tilt switch, it is important to ensure that
the operating mechanism can move the switch through an angle greater than the
differential angle.

Some additional applications include: level controls, appliances, security alarm

systems, toys and games, float switches and water-treatment equipment (non-
mercury) .

TIP -OVER SWITCHES

Tip-over switches sense tilt over 360° of a vertical axis. A common use is in
portable heaters used in the home to prevent electrical shock or fire. When the
heater tilts more than a specified angle, the switch operates turning the heater off.
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This angle, called the operating angle, describes the angle from vertical to the point
of contact operation, subject to a tolerance, ie. 45° ± 10° (35° to 55°). Both
normally closed (tilt to open) and normally open (tilt to close) switches are
available.

Some additional applications include: portable lamps, PC anti-theft devices,

vending-machine alarms and machinery security systems

Tilt switch:Ball contact

Tilt switch: Opto
Tilt switch: Micro miniature
Tilt switch: Non mercury contacts
Tilt switch: Surface mount
Tip over switch: Ball contact
Electronic Tilt sensor

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Solid State Relays

Solid State Relays (SSR) manufactured by the Comus Group of companies are sold
around the world.
The basic design, with no moving parts, means that solid state relays have an almost
unlimited life
expectancy compared with electromechanical relays.
With no mechanical parts there is no contact bounce, no sparks and no mechanical
wear making solid
state relays the natural choice in working environments where these features are
important.

Competitors Solid State Relays Reference List available

Product information : Application information :

• General Information about Solid State • NPN - PNP circuit
Relays • 3-phase motor
• Solid State Relays control with
• Din-rail modules individual single
• Input / Output Modules phase SSR
• Module Boards
• Heatsinks
• Thermal Pads - TPQ2
• SSR Ordering and partnumber system

Electronic Tilt
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The Comus group offers a range of intelligent, microprocessor controlled sensors which respond
to angle, acceleration and G force. The sensor provides a DC voltage output proportional to the
tilt angle of the package relative to the horizontal.

Typical applications include positioning medical and engineering equipment, vehicle levelling,
closed loop control systems where equipment has to be kept in a constant level state, and alarm
control systems that require an output at a specific tilt angle or G force.

The range of sensors can be easily customised for specific applications.

Comus Group range of electronic tilt/tip over

switch

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Reed Switches - Mercury

Wetted Switches

A reed switch consists of two ferromagnetic and specially shaped contact blades (reeds)
positioned in a hermetically
sealed glass tube with a gap between them and in a protective atmosphere. The plated
contact surfaces are isolated
from the outside environment, which protects the contacts from contamination.
Reed switches are available as form A (normally open) and form C (changeover), and are
operated using a magnetic field generated by either a permanent magnet or current-
carrying coil.
The features that make the reed switch a valuable tool include compact size, low weight,
quick response time,
long life (nominally 50 million operations) and low cost.
Some common applications are: reed relays, automotive sensors, robotics sensors, security
sensors and toys and games.
They are also available in moulded packages affording protection from damage and in
surface mount styles.

Product
Catalogue
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Proximity Switches

Proximity switches and sensors use a reed switch and a permanent magnet.
Each is encased in a plastic housing for protection and ease of mounting.
A classic use is sensing the opening of a door in a security system.
A reed switch in the jamb and a permanent magnet in the door complete a circuit when the
door is closed.
Opening the door breaks the circuit.

Proximity switches can be achieved using a number of different technologies depending on

the application.
Use the contact information button to request help with choosing the right proximity switch
for you application.

Application information

• NPN - PNP circuit

Select a subcategory :

• Proximity switches : inductive M8

• Proximity switches : inductive M8 short housing
• Proximity switches : magnetic Cylindrical
• Proximity switches : magnetic Rectangular
• Proximity switches : magnetic - Rectangular - Economy
• Proximity switches : solid state - Hall Effect
• Proximity switches : connector Proximity
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Shock / acceleration
switches

Shock and acceleration switches have a normally open contact which closes when the switch reaches the
acceleration activation level.

Low cost Non Mercury Switches

Customers are constantly asking us for a low cost switching solution especially where the end
product may have a short life.
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The link below will take you to a selection of these but we are constantly sourcing new switches
from all over the world so please phone or e-mail for the latest availability of :
- Low cost non mercury switches
- Low cost tilt switches
- Low cost Reed switches
Etc Etc

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Catalogue

Float Switches

These switches are used to monitor liquid levels by opening or closing when a desired
action point is reached.
A variety of types are available using mercury and non-mercury tilt switches and, also,
permanent magnets and reed switches.

Common applications include sumps, pump-control systems, bilge pumps, below

ground vaults and
irrigation systems.

Select a subcategory :

• Float Switches
Plastic
• Float Switches
Metal
• Heavy Duty
• Switch Modules
Product Catalogue

Reed Relays - Mercury wetted

Relays
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Reed relays consist of a reed switch and coil fitting into a housing which could be
plastic, metal or moulded. Reed relays generally have a faster response time than
electro-mechanical relays, lower coil consumption and are smaller in size.
Furthermore, the switch is sealed in a dry inert atmosphere preventing the ingress
of contaminants.

Select a subcategory :

• Dry Reed Relays

• Mercury Wetted Reed Relays
• High Voltage reed Relays
• General Information on Reed Relays
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Glass to Metal Seals

• TYPES AVAILABLE: Compression seal or a matched seal, single or multiple pins.

• STANDARD PRODUCTS: The Comus Group has the full capability to manufacture TO-Series
headers, diode packages, feed throughs, flange mounted packages and many other
configurations in accordance with JEDEC or other outlines and specifications.

• CUSTOM DESIGN: If you require a hermetic seal that is unique to your application, Comus
can provide cost effective designs and rapid prototype fabrication to assist you.

• ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES: Comus also offers the capability for precision resistance
welding, thermal processing, leak testing, annealing, furnace brazing and other specialised
operations.

Contact Comus direct at:

info@comus-intl.com
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