Passive Sensor Output Voltage Calculator

Sensor applications are complicated systems. Key application elements including Target, Sensor, Load and Cable details all affect system performance. This calculator helps to estimate the output behavior of the system. Calculated output data is intended to raise confidence of the proposed system design. It should be considered a starting point but cannot consider all variables due to unknown factors in your specific system.
 
Please note: The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Refer to the factory for verification of any details. 

INPUT DATA

Please fill out data fields below. Use the Reference data, below, to help. Fill in all fields for best result

TARGET INFORMATION

SENSOR INFORMATION

LOAD DEVICE INFORMATION (TACHOMETER, ETC)

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

REFERENCE DATA

Use supplied data to help fill in Input Data

CORRECTION FOR PITCH

POLE
PC.
DIA		 GEAR PITCH
8 12 16 20 24 32 48
0.187 1.00 .83 .33 .16 --- --- ---
0.106 1.41 1.41 1.27 1.00 .70 .28 .07
0.093 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.00 .75 .37 .12
0.062 .95 1.07 1.00 1.00 .92 .90 .36
0.040 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 .90 .60

AI-TEK Tachometer Input Impedance (Ω)

12,000

AI-TEK Tachometer MIN Input VOltage (V)

0.20

INPUT DATA

Please fill out data fields below. Use the Reference data, below, to help. Fill in all fields for best result

TARGET INFORMATION

SENSOR INFORMATION

LOAD DEVICE INFORMATION (TACHOMETER, ETC)

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS

REFERENCE DATA

Use supplied data to help fill in Input Data

AI-TEK ACTIVE SENSOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)

TTL SUPPLY TRACKING
LOGIC 0 (LOW) 0.6 Max0.6 Max
LOGIC 1 (HIGH) 4 - 4.6From Calculator

AI-TEK ACTIVE SENSOR OUTPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)

2,200

AI-TEK TACHOMETER INPUT IMPEDANCE (Ω)

12,000

AI-TEK TACHOMETER MIN INPUT VOLTAGE (V)

0.20

CALCULATION RESULTS

Use calculation results to help design a more robust system by understanding the effects of key system elements.

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TARGET SURFACE SPEED (IPS)

SENSOR OUTPUT FREQUENCY (HZ)

PEAK - PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE (Vpk-pk)

CORRECTION FOR PITCH (Vpk-pk)

CONVERSION TO PEAK VOLTAGE (Vpk)

CORRECTION FOR LOAD (Vpk)

SIGNAL AT LOAD BASED ON CABLE EFFECTS (%)

VOLTAGE OF SIGNAL AT LOAD BASED ON CABLE EFFECTS (Vpk)

Check Speed, Capacitance, Cable

TACHOMETER SETUP

If you are using an AI-TEK tachometer, the data below can be used to help set-up logic levels and Normalization.

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CALCULATION RESULTS

Use calculation results to help design a more robust system by understanding the effects of key system elements.

= Contact Ai-Tek Help
= Good Application

TARGET SURFACE SPEED (IPS)

SENSOR OUTPUT FREQUENCY (HZ)

LOGIC HIGH CORRECTION FOR LOAD (V)

SIGNAL AT LOAD BASED ON CABLE (%)

VOLTAGE OF SIGNAL AT LOAD BASED ON CABLE (V)

TACHOMETER SETUP

If you are using an AI-TEK tachometer, the data below can be used to help set-up logic levels and Normalization.

TTL

SUPPLY TRACKING

NORMALIZATION FOR RPM

Email Results

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