Overview
The Bimba HKX is a solid state reed switch designed for position sensing applications on Bimba pneumatic cylinders and industrial equipment. Unlike traditional mechanical switches, the Bimba HKX uses a reed sensor coupled with a solid state triac to detect magnet position without moving contacts, ensuring dependable switching performance in demanding environments.
Key Features
- Solid state design eliminates moving parts for extended service life
- No contact bounce ensures clean, reliable electrical signals
- NPN sinking output topology compatible with standard PLC and control logic inputs
- Integrated LED indicator for visual switch activation feedback
- Extended 144-inch pigtail leads for flexible installation
Technical Specifications
- Input Voltage: 4.5–30 VDC
- Rated Load Current: 150 mA maximum
- Switch Type: NPN sinking, 3-wire
- Sensor Element: Magnetic reed with solid state triac output
- Pigtail Lead Length: 144 inches
- Weight: 0.20 lbs
- Operating Voltage Range: 4.5–30 VDC
- Output Configuration: Sinking (negative switching)
Typical Applications
- Pneumatic cylinder position sensing on linear and rotary actuators
- Industrial automation limit switch replacement
- Control signal integration with PLCs, relays, and solid state controllers
- Equipment requiring low-contact-bounce signal integrity
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Bimba Flat-I® cylinders
- Bimba Square Flat-I® cylinders
- Bimba Flat-II® cylinders
- Bimba Square Flat-II® cylinders
- Bimba Ultran® cylinders (with -T option)
- Standard 24 VDC or 12 VDC control systems
- PLC discrete input modules (sinking logic)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The Bimba HKX is a specific model designation. For drop-in replacement verification, consult your original equipment documentation or contact Bimba technical support to confirm functional equivalence with alternative part numbers in the HK or HC series.
Works With
- Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix I/O modules
- Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 discrete inputs
- Mitsubishi FX and Q-series PLCs
- Omron CP/CJ/NJ series controllers
- Standard 24 VDC sinking input circuits
- Industrial solenoid circuits with inductive kickback suppression
