Speed Sensors Line Guide
Speed and reliability. Honeywell S&C offers electronic speed and position sensors designed for enhanced reliability and an extended life. Honeywell uses multiple technologies to detect a change in magnetic field and create an electronic signal for control system interface. These technologies offer the ability to detect speed, direction, or position of a moving ferrous metal or magnetic target. Sensing is accomplished without contacting the target, and there are no moving parts. This eliminates mechanical wear of the sensor or target. Honeywell offers a comprehensive line-up of Hall-effect, magnetoresistive, and variable reluctance sensors which provide electrical compatibility to most control system interfaces. We also offer a variety of sensor package types designed to enable mounting flexibility and wire harness interface compatibility. The Honeywell Speed and Position portfolio has been developed to support potential transportation and industrial customer application requirements.
Speed. And customization. From speedometer input, engine timing, and transmission input and output, to traction and chassis control, wheel speed systems, and RPM indication, plus industrial process control, Honeywell S&C offers unmatched engineering expertise. Which also makes us the leader in speed and direction sensor customization. Our internal design capabilities can incorporate magnetic modeling and mold flow-modeling services into unique and tailored product development for solutions other companies simply can't match. It's another benefit you expect from Honeywell S&C, the parts and performance leader: true solid state; extended life (30 billion operations in key-board module test programs); high-speed operation (over 100 kHz possible); operates with stationary input (zero speed); logic-compatible input and output; broad temperature range (-40 °C to 150 °C, -40 °F to 302 °F); highly repeatable operation.
Speed and Direction Sensors
1GT Series
[Image of a Honeywell speed sensor with a probe-style housing]
Features
- Fast operating speed
- Reverse polarity and transient protection
- EMI resistant
- Wide continuous operating temperature range
- Probe-style package
- Enhanced low speed performance
- Output amplitude not dependent on RPM
Benefits
Sealed in probe-style package for physical protection and cost-effective installation. Sensor electronically self-adjusts to slight variations in runout and temperature, often simplifying installation and maintenance. Circuit senses movement of targets in camshaft and crankshaft speed and position, transmission speed, and tachometer applications, as well as anti-skid and traction control applications.
Specifications
| Description | single Hall-effect sensor |
| Supply voltage range | 4.5 Vdc to 26.5 Vdc (inclusive) |
| Supply current | 20 mA |
| Output type | digital sinking (open collector) |
| Operating frequency range | 0 Hz to 25 kHz (inclusive) |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] |
GTN Series
[Image of a probe-style sensor with a different connector/housing]
Features
- Choice of barrel lengths
- Integrated electronic diagnostics
- Enhanced operating speed
- EMI resistant
- Reverse polarity and transient protection
- Wide continuous operating temperature range
- Probe-style package
- Enhanced low speed performance
- Output amplitude not dependent on RPM
Benefits
Sealed in probe-style package for physical protection and cost-effective installation. Sensor electronically self-adjusts to slight variations in runout and temperature, often simplifying installation and maintenance. Integrated electronic diagnostics feature detects open or short circuits in power supply line by monitoring sensor levels output. Circuit senses movement of ferrous metal targets in potential camshaft and crankshaft speed and position, transmission speed, and tachometer applications, as well as anti-skid and traction control applications.
Specifications
| Description | single Hall-effect sensor |
| Supply voltage range | 8 Vdc to 32 Vdc (inclusive) |
| Supply current | 40 mA |
| Output type | digital sinking (open collector) |
| Operating frequency range | 2 Hz to 9 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] |
SNDH-T Series
[Image of a sensor with a threaded body and connector]
Features
- Advanced performance dynamic offset self calibration
- Short circuit and reverse voltage protection
- Air gap up to 2 mm [0.08 in]
- Low jitter output
- Near zero speed
- EMI hardened
- High frequency switching capability
- Multiple connector options including wire harness and integral connector versions using AMP super seal or AMP Jr.
- Probe-style package
- Integrated circuit packaging provides output phase shift tolerancing with enhanced accuracy
Benefits
Provides speed and direction information using quadrature output with signals 90 degree phase shifted from each other. BiCMOS Hall-effect technology, using advanced digital signal processing for dynamic off-set cancellation, designed to provide enhanced air gap performance and phase shift accuracy over most conditions. Package design includes O-ring seal for pressure applications and a fixed mounting flange. Robust, automotive under-the-hood grade packaging for most environmental conditions as well as EMI hardened. Designed for potential applications where extremely high resolution is required at wide frequency ranges, and large air gaps.
Specifications
| Description | dual differential Hall-effect quadrature speed and direction sensor |
| Supply voltage range | 4.5 Vdc to 18 Vdc |
| Supply current | 18 mA max. |
| Output type | square wave |
| Operating frequency range | 1 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] |
SNDJ Series
[Image of multiple sensors with different housing styles and connectors]
Features
- Three housing styles
- Three different outputs
- Backbiased Hall-effect sensor
- Direct sensing of ferrous metal target
- Zero speed sensing capabilities (some listings)
- Stainless steel housing
- Probe- and screw-in-style packages
- Rotational orientation independent of sensor function
Benefits
Provides speed and direction information using quadrature output with signals 90 degree phase shifted from each other. BiCMOS Hall-effect technology, using advanced digital signal processing for dynamic off-set cancellation, designed to provide enhanced air gap performance and phase shift accuracy over most conditions. Package design includes O-ring seal for pressure applications and a fixed mounting flange. Robust, automotive under-the-hood grade packaging for most environmental conditions as well as EMI hardened. Designed for potential applications where extremely high resolution is required at wide frequency ranges, and large air gaps.
Specifications
| Description | zero speed Hall-effect sensor, differential Hall-effect sensor, dual Hall-effect sensor |
| Supply voltage range | 8 Vdc to 32 Vdc (inclusive) |
| Supply current | 10 mA to 20 mA max. (inclusive) |
| Output type | square wave and one direction signal, square wave signal from NPN output transistor with 2.7 kOhm pull-up, dc-coupled to supply, square wave signal from push-pull stage, dc-coupled to supply |
| Operating frequency range | 0 Hz to 15 kHz (inclusive) |
| Operating temperature range | -20 °C to 100 °C [-4 °F to 212 °F] |
LCZ Series
[Image of a compact, screw-in sensor with a stainless steel housing]
Features
- Stainless steel package
- Low cost
- Omni-directional sensor to target orientation
- Low power consumption
- Small size
- Zero speed
- Digital output
- Durable, cost-effective sensing solution
- Screw-in-style package
Benefits
Available in several diameters and lengths for application flexibility. Stainless steel package simple to install/adjust and does not require rotational orientation. Potential applications include harsh environment rotary applications such as pumps, rollers, mixers, fan speed measurement, transmission, spindles, gear reducer RPM, synchronization, compressor speed, and dyno testing, plus industrial process control and factory automation.
Specifications
| Description | single Hall-effect zero speed sensor |
| Housing | stainless steel |
| Supply voltage range | 4.5 Vdc to 26 Vdc |
| Supply current | 20 mA |
| Output type | digital sinking |
| Operating frequency range | 0 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] |
ZH10 Series
[Image of a compact, screw-in sensor with an aluminum housing]
Features
- Aluminum package
- Low cost
- Omni-directional sensor to target orientation
- Low power consumption
- Small size
- Zero speed
- Digital output
- Durable, cost-effective sensing solution
- Screw-in-style package
Benefits
Aluminum package simple to install/adjust and does not require rotational orientation. Potential applications include harsh environment rotary applications such as pumps, rollers, mixers, fan speed measurement, transmission, spindles, gear reducer RPM, synchronization, compressor speed, and dyno testing, plus industrial process control and factory automation.
Specifications
| Description | single Hall-effect zero speed sensor |
| Housing | aluminum |
| Supply voltage range | 4 Vdc to 24 Vdc |
| Supply current | 6 mA |
| Output type | digital sinking |
| Operating frequency range | 0 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 125 °C [-40 °F to 257 °F] |
Passive Speed Sensors
VRS General Purpose Series
[Image of several VRS sensors with different housing styles and connectors]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 8 Vp-p to 40 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 5/8 in, 3/8 in, 1/4 in, 10/32 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded or smooth |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to 120 °C [-67 °F to 250 °F] (inclusive) |
VRS Hazardous Location Series
[Image of VRS sensors with threaded stainless steel housings]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 30 Vp-p to 60 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 3/4 in, 5/8 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -73 °C to 120 °C [-100 °F to 250 °F] (inclusive) |
VRS High Output Series
[Image of VRS sensors with various housing styles]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 8 Vp-p to 190 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 5/8 in, 3/8 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded or smooth |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to 150 °C [-67 °F to 300 °F] (inclusive) |
VRS High Resolution Series
[Image of VRS sensors with threaded stainless steel housings]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 17 Vp-p to 170 Vp-p |
| Housing diameter | 5/8 in, 3/8 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to 120 °C [-67 °F to 250 °F] |
VRS High Temperature Series
[Image of VRS sensors designed for high temperatures]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 4.7 Vp-p to 125 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 5/8 in, 3/8 in, 1/4 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -73 °C to 230 °C [-100 °F to 450 °F] (inclusive) |
VRS Power Output Series
[Image of VRS sensors with robust housings]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 70 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 5/8 in |
| Housing material/style | stainless steel threaded |
| Termination | MS3106 connector, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to 120 °C [-67 °F to 250 °F] |
VRS Low-Cost Molded Series
[Image of VRS sensors with molded plastic housings]
Specifications
| Output voltage range | 10 Vp-p to 190 Vp-p (inclusive) |
| Housing diameter | 0.505 in, 7/16 in, 0.292 in, 1/4 in |
| Housing material/style | plastic smooth or threaded |
| Termination | crimp, pin, preleaded |
| Operating temperature range | -55 °C to 230 °C [-67 °F to 450 °F] (inclusive) |
General VRS Series Information
Features
- Self-powered operation
- Simple installation
- No moving parts
- Operates over wide speed range
- Often adaptable to wide variety of configurations
- Customized versions for unique speed sensing applications
Benefits
All VRS series offer direct conversion of actuator speed to output frequency. Specific series offer advantages such as: simple, rugged design (General Purpose, Hazardous Location); performance at low to medium speeds with medium to high impedance loads (High Output); sealed front-end versions for exposure to fluids/lubricants (High Output, High Temperature); requirement for proper sensor alignment (High Resolution); suitability for temperatures up to 260 °C [450 °F] (High Temperature); OEM applications (Low-Cost Molded); driving low resistance loads at large air gaps (Power Output).
Potential Applications
Engine and motor RPM, process, flow, wheel-slip, and gear speed measurement in various environments including electrically noisy conditions, hazardous locations, and high-temperature applications. Also suitable for applications requiring precise timing pulses or where larger actuators are used.
Speed Sensor Building Blocks
1GP Series
[Image of a compact, metal-housed sensor module]
Features
- Environmentally protected building block module
- Optional inverted output
- Enhanced low-speed performance
- Output amplitude not dependent on target speed
- Enhanced operating speed
- Transient (ISO 7637/1) and reversed polarity protection
- EMI resistant
- Wide operating temperature range
Benefits
Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor accurately detects absence or presence of moving ferromagnetic target. Integrated circuit, discrete components, and magnet enclosed in environmentally-sealed, stainless steel can. Can potentially be used in camshaft and crankshaft speed and position sensing, transmission speed sensing, and tachometers applications.
Specifications
| Description | Hall-effect |
| Target geometry | equal slots, tooth size can vary |
| Package material | metal |
| Zero speed sensing | no |
| Power supply range | 4.5 Vdc to 24 Vdc |
| Output | digital current sinking |
| Operating speed | up to 100 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] |
1GQ Series
[Image of a compact, metal-housed sensor module]
Features
- Environmentally protected building block module
- Excellent low-speed performance
- Output amplitude not dependent on target speed
- Optional inverted output
- Enhanced operating speed
- Transient (ISO 7637/1) and reversed polarity protection
- EMI resistant
- Wide operating temperature range
- Can sense European 60-2 crank target
Benefits
Hall-effect gear-tooth sensor accurately detects absence or presence of moving ferromagnetic target. Integrated circuit, discrete components and magnet enclosed in environmentally-sealed, cylindrical stainless steel housing. Symmetry not required; can sense irregularly shaped targets as well as small teeth and slots. Can potentially be used in camshaft and crankshaft speed and position sensing, transmission speed sensing, and tachometers applications.
Specifications
| Description | Hall-effect |
| Target geometry | slot size can vary, tooth size can vary |
| Package material | metal |
| Zero speed sensing | no |
| Power supply range | 5 Vdc to 26.5 Vdc |
| Output | digital current sinking |
| Operating speed | up to 100 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] |
1GM Series
[Image of a compact, plastic-housed sensor module]
Features
- Building block module
- Power-on recognition sensing
- Zero speed
- Enhanced operating speed
- Transient and reversed polarity protection
- EMI resistant
- Wide operating temperature range
Benefits
Enhanced accuracy, magnetoresistive sensor designed to provide zero-speed sensing when using a complementary target (both tooth and slot are in same sensing face) configuration. Can potentially be used in camshaft speed and position sensing applications.
Specifications
| Description | magnetoresistive |
| Target geometry | complementary target |
| Package material | plastic |
| Zero speed sensing | yes |
| Power supply range | 4.5 Vdc to 16 Vdc |
| Output | digital current sinking |
| Operating speed | up to 100 kHz |
| Operating temperature range | -40 °C to 150 °C [-40 °F to 302 °F] |
Important Information
Warranty
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Disclaimer
While Honeywell provides application assistance through its literature and website, it is the customer's responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for their specific application. Specifications are subject to change without notice. The information provided is believed to be accurate and reliable, but Honeywell assumes no responsibility for its use.
Contact Information
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Warnings
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
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