Requires Third Wire as Power Source

Drains Battery Supply During Standby

Requires RF / EMI Protective Filters

Senses Only One Magnetic Polarity

Requires Shielded Wire Harness

Susceptible to Magnetic Tamper & Defeat

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

The MAGNASPHERE switch operates on similar magnetic strengths, occupies the same PCB “real estate” area as Hall Effect device, and is robust to shock forces and impact.

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