Rheintacho has added a new 2-channel differential Hall-effect sensor to its product portfolio. This speed sensor in M12-thread design, offers simultaneous detection of rotational speed and rotation direction.
The features of the new sensor are as follows:
– M12 x 1 housing
– M12 connector integrated into sensor housing
– Total length 70 mm
– IP67 protection class
– Withstands temperatures up to 125°C
Hall-effect sensors are well suited for precise measurement of rotational speeds on ferromagnetic structures. These may be both traditional gear wheels or other geometric shapes. With two-channel sensors, rotation direction can be detected as well as rotational speed. The outputs of the sensor are two phase-shifted square-wave signals.
The sensor housing takes the form of a thread sensor and is in high-strength stainless steel. The connection interface is designed compatible to standard M12. connectors.
With its thread-sensor design the device can be used with different insertion depths and offers substantially more flexibility in this regard than does a flange sensor. The 180°-connector support this flexibility.
It is planned to gradually extend this series with different connector designs, eg. cable outlet (planned length 2m).