59150-3-V-05-A

Magnetic Sensors - Position, Proximity, Speed (Modules)

Optical and magnetic sensors are widely used in many industrial applications due to their accurate and reliable performance. Among them, 59150-3-V-05-A is one of the most popular magnetic sensors for position, proximity and speed measurement. It is capable of measuring the magnetic fields in a range of 0 to 5V with accuracy of 0.1mm and resolution of 0.005mm, allowing direct integration with microcontroller systems. This article will discuss the application field and working principle of this magnetic sensor.

Application field

59150-3-V-05-A magnetic sensors are biggest applied in various industries such as machine building, metallurgy, food processing, material handling, etc. It is suitable for applications where product position must be measured with high precision and accuracy. It is used as proximity, position, rotary or Speed sensor module. It is widely used to monitor the location of an object or perform measuring tasks in robots, vehicles, elevators, indexers, and position monitoring systems. Also, the sensor can be used for controlling gates, scanning machines, turntables and conveyor belts.

Working Principle

59150-3-V-05-A magnetic sensors work on the principle of Hall Effect. It consists of a sensing element, magnetic material and an integrated circuit. When a magnetic field is applied to the sensing element, it produces an electrical signal. This signal is sensed and amplified by the IC and output as an analog voltage signal which corresponds to the strength of the applied magnetic field. Depending on the application, this voltage can then be used to measure position, proximity or speed. The sensing element can be either a planar device or a cylindrical device, depending on the need.

The sensor has a three level positive supply voltage of 5V, 3V and 1.8V. The lower the voltage, the faster the response. The protection circuit protects the sensor from external electrical overloads. The 59150-3-V-05-A also features low power consumption and has a builtin temperature compensation, allowing it to operate optimally in the presence of temperature fluctuations.

Conclusion

59150-3-V-05-A magnetic sensors are popularly used in industrial positioning applications due to their high precision and repeatability. The magnetic sensor works on the principle of Hall’s Effect and senses the magnetic fields to output an analog voltage signal. This signal can then be used to measure the position, proximity or speed. The sensor comes with built in temperature compensation and has a low power consumption making it suitable for mobile applications.