Passive Sensor Selection Guide

Output *
Guarentee Thread Sensor
Part Voltage Termination Length Length Agency Temp Rating
Thread Size Number (P-P) (in) (in) Approval (deg C) Page
3/4-20 70085-1010-405 9.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -55 to 220 19
3/4-20 70085-1010-413 13.4 Wires 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 18
3/4-20 70085-1010-005 13.4 Wires 1.875 3.125 X -65 to 95 18
3/4-20 70085-1010-541 13.4 Cable 1.88 3.13 X -20 to 220 19
3/4-20 70085-1010-542 13.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -20 to 220 19
3/4-20 70085-1010-327 13.4 Wires 2.75 4 X -65 to 95 18
3/4-20 70085-1010-540 13.4 Cable 4 5.25 X -20 to 220 19
3/4-20 70085-1010-328 13.4 Wires 4 5.25 X -65 to 95 18
3/4-20 70085-1010-543 13.4 Cable 6 7.25 X -20 to 220 19
3/4-20 70085-1010-414 13.4 Wires 6 7.25 X -65 to 95 18
3/4-20 70085-3030-222 13.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -65 to 95 20
M16 x 1.5 70085-1010-425 4.9 Connector 3 4.125 -55 to 107 12
M16 x 1.5 70085-3030-235 13.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 20
M16 x 1.5 70085-3030-237 13.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70084-1713-111 13.4 Connector 1.125 2.5 -40 to 150 11
5/8-18 70085-1010-001 3.4 Connector 1.125 2.25 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-003 3.4 Connector 2.625 3.75 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-018 3.4 Connector 3.625 4.75 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-118 3.4 Connector 5 6.125 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-002 12.9 Connector 1.125 2.25 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-175 12.9 Connector 2.625 3.75 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-026 12.9 Connector 3.625 4.75 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-408 12.9 Connector 5 6.125 -55 to 107 8
5/8-18 70085-1010-028 21.5 Connector 1.437 2.53 -70 to 107 9
5/8-18 70085-1010-004 4.3 Wires 1.125 2.125 -70 to 107 9
5/8-18 70085-1010-469 4.3 Wires 2.750 3.75 -70 to 107 9
5/8-18 70085-1010-131 15.1 Cable 1.687 1.687 -55 to 107 10
5/8-18 70085-1010-214 15.1 Cable 2.937 2.937 -55 to 107 10
5/8-18 70085-1010-078 3.4 Wires 1.812 1.812 -55 to 107 10
5/8-18 70085-1010-137 3.4 Wires 2.937 2.937 -55 to 107 10
5/8-18 70085-1010-220 12.8 Wires 2.937 2.937 -55 to 107 11
5/8-18 70085-1010-421 4.9 Connector 2.475 3.6 -55 to 107 12
5/8-18 70085-1010-424 4.9 Connector 4.493 5.618 -55 to 107 12
5/8-18 70085-1010-081 13.4 Wires 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 18
5/8-18 70085-1010-544 13.4 Cable 1.88 3.13 X -20 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-411 13.4 Wires 1.875 3.125 X -65 to 95 18
5/8-18 70085-1010-329 13.4 Wires 2.75 4 X -65 to 95 18
5/8-18 70085-1010-330 13.4 Wires 4 5.25 X -65 to 95 18
5/8-18 70085-1010-412 13.4 Wires 6 7.25 X -65 to 95 18
5/8-18 70085-1010-404 13.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -20 to 220 19

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5/8-18 70085-1010-406 13.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -20 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-417 13.4 Cable 4 5.25 X -20 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-420 13.4 Cable 6 7.25 X -20 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-403 9.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -55 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-415 9.4 Cable 4 5.25 X -55 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-1010-416 9.4 Cable 6 7.25 X -55 to 220 19
5/8-18 70085-3030-111 13.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-112 13.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-113 13.4 Cable 4 5.25 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-114 13.4 Cable 6 7.25 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-211 9.4 Cable 1.5 2.75 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-212 13.4 Cable 2.75 4 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-213 9.4 Cable 4 5.25 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-3030-214 9.4 Cable 6 7.25 X -65 to 95 20
5/8-18 70085-8080-003 12.8 Wires 1.812 1.812 -55 to 107 11

* Output is based on .030" air gap at 500 IPS

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 Passive Sensor Selection Guide
Output *
Guarentee Thread Sensor
Part Voltage Termination Length Length Agency Temp Rating
Thread Size Number (P-P) (in) (in) Approval (deg C) Page
3/8-24 70085-1010-007 1.6 Wires 0.812 1.252 -55 to 107 13
3/8-24 70085-1010-056 1.6 Wires 3.625 4.065 -55 to 107 13
3/8-24 70085-1010-086 3.6 Wires 0.812 1.252 -55 to 107 13
3/8-24 70085-1010-355 3.6 Wires 0.812 1.252 -55 to 107 13
3/8-24 70085-1010-041 2 Wires 0.812 1.252 -73 to 232 14
3/8-24 70085-1010-428 2 Wires 1.5 1.94 -73 to 232 14
3/8-24 70085-1010-458 2 Wires 3.625 4.065 -73 to 232 14
3/8-24 70085-1010-174 3.6 Wires 0.812 1.252 -65 to220 14
3/8-24 70085-8080-001 4.2 Wires 1.5 1.5 -55 to 107 15
.375 no thd 70085-1010-314 4.2 Cable 1.375 1.375 -30 to 85 15
.375 no thd 70085-8080-004 4.2 Cable 2.5 2.5 -30 to 85 15
1/4-40 70085-1010-024 0.4 Wires 0.687 1 -73 to 232 16
1/4-40 70085-1010-472 0.4 Wires 0.687 1.187 -73 to 232 16
1/4-40 70085-1010-227 0.4 Wires 1.687 2 -73 to 232 16
10-32 70085-1010-037 0.6 Wires 0.5 0.5 -55 to 107 17
10-32 70085-1010-299 0.6 Wires 1.25 1.25 -55 to 107 17
10-32 70085-1010-182 0.3 Wires 0.5 0.5 -73 to 232 17
10.32 70085-1010-289 0.3 Wires 1.25 1.25 -73 to 232 17

* Output is based on .030" air gap at 500 IPS

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 Magnetic Sensor Selection
The following information is supplied for assistance in selecting the proper sensors for your
particular applications. One of the fundamental questions to be answered is, “Will there be enough
sensor output voltage at the lowest operating speed?”
The sensor output voltage depends on:
• Surface Speed - speed target passes pole piece
• Gap - distance between target and pole piece
• Target Size - geometric relationship of pole piece and target
• Load Impedance - connected to sensor
The surface speed of a gear depends upon its diameter and RPM. Surface speed is expressed in
terms of inches per second (IPS).
Surface Speed (IPS) = RPM x Outside Dia. (in.) x π
60
There is an optimum pitch (or tooth size) to
obtain the highest possible output from a sensor,
but this is seldom necessary. Figure 4 illustrates
the relationship of tooth size and spacing for
optimum magnetic sensor output. Using a fine
tooth gear, relative to a large pole piece diameter
sensor, results in a lower generated voltage
because the flux also passes into adjacent teeth,
resulting in a lower total flux variation.
1. Dimension of tooth 4 Pole piece diameter
The relationship between pole piece diameter and top surface
gear pitch and its effect on the output of a sensor 2. Tooth height 5. Air gap
is described in Table A. 3. Space between teeth 6. Gear face width
Table A: Relative Output Vs. Gear Pitch For maximum control and approximately sinusoidal
waveform, the following conditions should be obtained:
Pole Piece Gear Pitch (1) equal to or slightly less than (4)
Dia. (in) 8 12 16 20 24 32 48 (2) equal to or more than (3)
.187 1.00 0.83 0.33 0.16 — — — (3) approximately 1.5 to 3 times (4)
(5) as small as possible, .005” minimum
.106 1.41 1.41 1.27 1.00 0.70 0.28 0.07 (6) equal to or more than (4)
.093 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 0.75 0.37 0.12
.062 0.95 1.07 1.00 1.00 0.92 0.90 0.36 Figure 4: Sensor output as a function
.040 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.90 0.60 of gear tooth size.

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The load impedance, with relation to the internal impedance of the sensor, dictates the amount
of sensor output voltage that will be seen by that load. Magnetic sensors are designed with the
lowest practical impedance consistent with providing maximum output. The load impedance should
be high in relation to the impedance of the sensor to minimize the voltage drop across the coil and
to deliver the maximum output to the load.
Most of the output voltages listed in this catalog are based on a load impedance of 100k ohms.
To use a generality, the load impedance should be 10 times that of the sensor.
In order to assist you in selecting your sensor, Al-Tek Instruments has developed an output vs.
speed curve for each sensor family. By looking at the application extremes of highest speed/lowest
gap and lowest speed/highest gap, the full variation of sensor output can easily be determined. We
also specify each family in two ways: Standard - minimum output voltage at 1000 IPS, 0.005 in.
gap. Guarantee Point - minimum output voltage at 500 IPS, 0.030 in. gap. Sensors with .187” dia.
pole piece are tested with an 8 D.P. gear, 100k ohms load; .106” dia. & smaller pole piece sensors
are tested with a 20 D.P. gear, 100k ohms load. Sensors with connectors also use a 250 pf capaci-
tor shunted across the load.
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