TACHOMETERS

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See also the RS232 / NMEA Tachometer

Single tachometer with red display and dimmer.
10 to 32 VDC.

Panel = 12x8cm black laminat.




INFRA RED (or magnetic see below) WATERPROOF TACHOMETER SENSOR

(Be very careful when installing the probes
 near a moving shaft or any moving device.
 
Any moving mechanical part is dangerous!






The probes wires can be lengthened according to necessity. The wire thickness is of no particular significance here. Never apply any electric current to the probes and respect the 3 colored wires connection order when adding more sensor cable.
 
The probes are working with a light beam cut at intervals by the moving part attached to the rotating shaft. When working adequately, the sensor red LED will go off each time that the light beam is cuted by the blind.
Mount the probes the way that the infra red light beam is being cut at each revolution. The moving part occulting the cell on each revolution needs to have a width of at least 2,5cm (1inch) to ensure a good reading by high velocity. In fact when far from the center, one half meter or more, the blend can be about 10cm if the expected RPM rate is >5000RPM.

Do not expose or install the sensor near a strong light source like fluorescent tube, sunlight and do not place it right next to a light bulb; it would disturb the receiving cell and the reading. Install the sensor in the shadow with its connection as high as possible and keep it dry. Its two red surfaces should remain clean, even if the sensor is paint in order to prevent disturbing light breaking inside when not installed in the shadow. Sensor dim: 45x90x9mm 2xM6 or less bolts. 



This show how easy one of the sensors can be installed by propeler axe.
(sensor are included with the tachometers)
Use a piece of rubber for the blind to be safe.




We have two interchangable sensors, optical or magnetic. See at bottom for the magnetic sensor, working with a small (delivered) magnet. See rpmsensor.pdf for more infos on the sensor.