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Speed sensors with plastic flange-mount housing

Cherry Industrial Solutions modular system speed sensors offer a reliable and cost effective alternative to conventional sensors with metal housings.

18/10/2015 08:33:51

The new sensors feature a plastic flange-mount housing and are suitable for many industrial applications, their modular design providing designers with a range of standard elements and interfaces from which a custom sensor can be configured to exact requirements.

The modular system uses differential Hall-chip sensor devices with a standard and fully-integrated magnetic circuit, and is capable of sensing speeds of up to 20,000 rpm. Electrical connection is via 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire interfaces using output leads or a plug-in connector.

The cylindrical housing is available with diameters starting from 13mm and with a length from 20mm up to 80mm. The mounting flange with screw offers a high degree of flexibility in regards of position, angle and alignment.

The speed sensors have an operating temperature range from -40°C up to +150°C and the housing meets at least IP67 specifications. The sensors will operate from a dc supply in the range of 4.5 to 24V and are protected against over-voltage and reverse-voltage connection.

Written By Sophia Bell

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