Position detection device (10) for detecting at least a first and a second position of a syringe die (20) relative to the syringe body (25) of a syringe (30), comprising at least three switching devices (40, 50, 60), where at least one switching device (40, 50, 60) is configured as a reed contact and at least one switching device (40, 50, 60) is configured as a magnet.