Bimba Manufacturing MRS-087-XB-17 Reed Switch

BIMBA MRS-.087-XB-17 is a two-wire Reed Switch used for position sensing in BIMBA's Original Line pneumatic cylinders. Actuated by a magnet attached to the piston, the switch closes a circuit to provide a discrete signal to control systems such as PLCs, relays, or timers, without an integrated LED indicator. The XB variant is specified for up to 200 VAC operation and a current rating of 500 mA, with 144 inches of pig-tail leads for flexible wiring and no mounting band included. This part belongs to BIMBA's MRS family of magnetic switches designed for Original Line cylinders, offering a compact sensing element that can be integrated into standard automation setups where a long lead length is advantageous. The MRS-.087-XB designation identifies this no-LED, 2-wire reed switch variant within BIMBA's sensing lineup. Applications typically include end-of-stroke position sensing, actuator feedback, and simple signaling in industrial automation where LED indicators are unnecessary or undesirable. As with other MRS devices, proper wiring and routing of the 144-inch lead help avoid damage or interference in vibration-prone or electrically noisy environments.