Have to agree on hall effect, but I don't think it's practical at this=20 point. The only power available in the area is 12 VDC. The PLC is 30' of=20 cable (multiple CAT-5 and 18 ga. pairs) distant, and all it's analog=20 inputs are being used. The PLC does everything digital at 12 VDC also. On 10/16/13 2:49 PM, RussellMc wrote: > Hall sensors may be a superior replacement for reed switches. > > > R --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .