Cost-effective magnetic speed and proximity sensors provide long-life and highly durable measurement solutions

For both speed and proximity sensor types, a wide variety of competitively-priced housing designs provide complete installation flexibility between the sensing and target elements with a choice of linear or angular orientation. Sensor housings range from thermoplastic moulded flat disc designs complete with mounting holes, integral wiring and connectors to threaded barrel types with integrated connectors in thermoplastic or nickel plated brass, complete with locking nuts. The magnetic target components for speed sensing are available in a variety of designs as solid thermoplastic encapsulated magnet discs with radial or face mounted magnets. Various diameters are available, typically with a central through hole for motor mounting. Target magnets for proximity sensing can be mounted for head-on or slide-by actuation.

Typical electrical operational range for the sensor electronics is 4 to 24 VDC with a 20 mA current sinking output determined by supply voltage and resistance values. With their non-contacting design and typical working temperature range from -40°C to 125°C, extremely long working life and exceptional durability is assured and with a large air-gap tolerance, installation is straightforward.
Phoenix America’s design and manufacturing capability extends to a wide range of other magnetic based sensing technologies that include magnetic encoders, gear tooth sensors, hall commutators for motors and other magnet based assemblies. A custom design service is available for specialised magnetic sensor applications. Variohm EuroSensor also fully support these other Phoenix America product lines across all of its sales channels and distribution outlets.

Variohm EuroSensor combines several years’ of sensor and measurement applications experience as a designer and manufacturer with its own product range, and through distribution partnerships with several globally leading sensor component suppliers. For complete information on the Phoenix America range of magnetic technology products, call +44 (0) 1327 351004, email sales@variohm.com or visit www.variohm.com. For specific Phoenix America product data sheets, visit https://www.phoenixamerica.com/