Description

PACKAGE INCLUDES INLINE RESISTOR PILL FOR A 12v APPLICATION. This will be a 2.4K resistor with black and brown wires.

Red anodized aluminum hall effect crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. Also suitable for use as a vehicle speed sensor (VSS).  Threads are M12 and mounting nuts are included.  Runs off 5 to 24 volts, and gives a nice square wave so there’s no variable voltage issues. Has a 1 meter long, 3 wire pigtail. Here’s what the wires do:

Brown – Supply voltage; connect to either VREF for 5 volt operation or 12 volt switched power.

Black – Output signal. On an MS3Pro, this connects to the CKP+, CMP+, or digital frequency inputs. On a MegaSquirt, connects to pin 24. We just set our MegaSquirt up for the VR conditioner and it works great. V3.0 MicroSquirts can also do this, but older MicroSquirts will need to use the Hall effect input. Note that this sensor requires a pull up resistor. This tees into both the supply voltage and the output signal wire. Use a 1K resistor when powering it with 5 volts (not included) or a 2.4K resistor (included) when powering it with 12 volts.

Blue – Ground.

Be careful if you are switching to this from a previous version of our sensor. The wire colors do not match, and this version requires a pull up resistor.

Specifications

Operating Voltage: 5 to 24 volts

Maximum Over-Voltage and Reverse Voltage: +30 to -24 volts

Maximum supply current required: 6 mA

Maximum output current sinking: 20 mA

Output Type: Open Collector

Triggering Options: Magnet or ferrous metal

Maximum Frequency: 15 kHz

Temperature Range: -40 to +125 degrees C

Nominal Air Gap: 1.5 mm

Thread Pitch: M12 x 1 mm

Overall Length: 65.5 mm, not including wires

Package Material: Aluminum

Sensor Orientation: Not directional

Recommended tooth size is a rectangle measuring at least 2.5 mm x 6.35 mm, with a 5.0 mm tooth height.

Note: If you are looking for specs on the old sensor, please see our Hall effect sensor specifications page.

Product FAQ

Will I need to add a pullup to use this sensor?

• Yes, you must add a voltage pullup; this sensor does not have a pullup built in.

How does this sensor differ from the previous threaded Hall effect sensor you sold?

• This one is made by a different manufacturer. While the size is the same, this one has a much larger temperature range and does not require quite so close a sensor gap. It also requires a pull up resistor, as noted above.

The sensor came with a resistor – what are the specs on the resistor?

• We now supply them with a 1K ohm, 1/4 watt resistor for use with 5 volt supply voltage.