Thanks for continuing to provide advice/support on this. I will look into the alternative circuits if my quick an dirty solution become a problem.
This morning my reed switch arrived but there appears to be a problem. It's the standard "closed when magnet is near" type and I wanted the reverse. I thought that's what the product description said it could be set to.
Doesn't NC, NO, NC&NO suggest it's capable of being configured to Normally Close or Normally Open? I mean without the aid of additional circuitry?
This morning my reed switch arrived but there appears to be a problem. It's the standard "closed when magnet is near" type and I wanted the reverse. I thought that's what the product description said it could be set to.
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Product Name : Magnetic Door Contacts
Model : MC-56
Switch Type : NC, NO, NC&NO
Rated Current : 500mA
Rated Voltage : 100V DC
Rated Power : 10W
Operating Distance : 40-60mm
Doesn't NC, NO, NC&NO suggest it's capable of being configured to Normally Close or Normally Open? I mean without the aid of additional circuitry?