This sensor is fixed to the frame just next to the pulley and pulley has a small round magnet fixed to it. Is it some kind of hall effect sensor? And what are the chances that it may go bad? It controls the speed of the motor and the problem I am facing is the speed fluctuation. Not sure if this sen…

What is this sensor? (Picture attached)

John_Rae September 18, 2012, 4:06pm 4

I take it that the unit is a running machine. Chances are that the sensor is a simple reed switch.

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