LD1401
Reed Switch & Magnet,
Flush Finish

Recessed Door Switch System For Joinery Lighting

The LD1401 reed switch and magnet kit is based on the same design as the LD1400 but includes an 11 mm flange at one end. The flange provides a clean, finished look by covering the mounting hole when the switch is inserted into the carcass.

When installed, the reed switch can be used to switch 12/24 VDC or 240 VAC. Controllers can be simple on/off or have fade-in/fade-out, plus there are options to automatically turn off the lights should a door be left open or dim the light if it is too bright.

Up to four reed switches can be plugged into a single controller with a 6 port expansion dongle available to have up to nine doors controlling a single light.

Ideal for retrofitting, the kit is supplied with a choice of magnets, allowing selection to suit the preferred installation method and working gap.

 

Features

• Fully concealed – except for Ø11 mm flange
• Silent operation – no clicks or mechanical noise
• Wide working gap – 30 to 40 mm, subject to magnet choice
• Unaffected by door warp
• Premium quality – rated for over 10 million operations
• Plug & play with a 2 m cable
• Install on any number of doors to control a single light
• Open any door, light on, close all doors, light off
• Lifetime warranty

Includes

• 1 x reed switch with 2 m cable & plug
• 1 x magnet

Required

Choose one controller

• For 12/24 VDC: LD2040, LD2041, LD2042, LD2048
• For 240 VAC: LD2000-A

Choice Of Magnet

A reed switch is activated when magnetic flux passes along its length. The shape and pole orientation of the magnet determine how well this occurs. Use the guide below to select the most suitable magnet for your installation:

• Cylindrical without flange – Ø9.5 × 30 mm, poles on the ends, marked LD1400
  Standard type, fits most concealed joinery applications.

• Cylindrical with flange – main body Ø9.5 × 30 mm, flange Ø11 mm, poles on the ends, marked LD1401
  Same as above but easier to secure with the flange.

• Cylindrical × 2 – two raw magnets without enclosure, Ø8 × 10 mm each, poles on the ends
  Flexible option for narrow doors.

• Dome – Ø16 × 6 mm, colours: white, black, light brown, dark brown, light grey, dark grey, poles on the face
  Surface-mount style, colour-matched for visible locations.

• Cuboid – 28 × 15 × 6 mm, colours: white, black, light brown, dark brown, with either end poles or face poles
  Larger surface-mount option, choice of pole orientation for different switch alignments.

Accessories

• Hand held reed switch test tool – test without connecting up the driver, controller and LED strip – LD1430 

• 9.7mm drill bit guide designed for vertically drilling a clean, chip-free hole into the top of the carcass to allow the LD1401 reed switch to push in tight – LD1738

 

• 9.7mm drill bit – LD1739

 

• 10mm drill bit guide for drilling into the edge of 16 or 18mm particleboard – LD1735 

• 10mm drill bit – LD1736

• G-clamp with thin section to allow clamping in restricted space – LD1732

• Set-out template for drill holes LD1410

• LD1563 (2 metre) or LD1564 (4 metre) extension cables

• Six port expansion dongle LD1420

Resources

• Installation Instructions
• Datasheet

Technical Details

• Installation: refer to datasheet for various installation methods using different magnets.
• Compatible controllers: For 240 VAC – LD2000-A. | For 12/24 VDC – LD2040, LD2041, LD2042, LD2048.
• Expansion: add more doors with the six port LD1420 dongle.
• Dimensions: Reed switch Ø9.5 × 30 mm with Ø11 mm flange.

 

Connection Diagrams with DC and AC Controllers

 

 

Specifications

Operating Gap: subject to selected magnet, 0 – 30/40 mm.

Reed Switch
Dimensions: Ø9.5 x 30 mm, flange Ø11 mm
Cable: 2 metre
Plug: 2 pole, non-polarized
Operations: >10,000,000
Warranty: Lifetime

Magnet
Dimensions: refer to selection above
Type: NdFeB
Lifespan: 10,000 years
Warranty: Lifetime