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MODULAR SPEED SENSORS FROM CHERRY

Modular system for speed sensors from CHERRY

Ideally suited for industrial applications, also as a replacement for costly sensors with metal housing

Auerbach / OPf, Germany, 26th November 2013 – At SPS IPC Drives 2013 in Nuremberg from 26th to 28th November in Hall 7A on Stand 604 CHERRY Industrial Solutions presents their modular system for speed sensors. The sensors can replace for example expensive models with metal housings and are well suited for industrial applications like electric drives with speed regulation, off-road vehicles and industrial trucks, industrial automation and conveyor technology, as well as for medical and energy applications.


The modular system uses proven single-chip sensor devices with a standard and fully-integrated magnetic circuit from the automotive sector of the parent company which are tailored for industrial applications. The results are well-engineered sensor products with a simple design that deliver a very high performance at a cost-effective price.

The idea stems from the discount store model: The customer can choose from several predefined configurations, which can be manufactured quickly. Comments Arno Erzberger, Product Manager at CHERRY: “Predefined samples for testing are available at short notice”. Thanks to standard elements and interfaces the sensors allow a variety of customized solutions.

The electrical connection of the sensors is possible via 2-wire, 3-wire, or 4-wire interfaces. The components can be contacted via wire leads or plug-in connector. The cylindrical housing is available with diameters starting as of 12 mm and with a length starting as of 20 mm. The screw connection is very flexible in regards to type of jack, jack diameters, position/angle and alignment of the fixture.

The speed sensors have been designed for an operating temperature range from -40°C up to +150°C and the housing meets at least IP67 specifications.

Depending on the target object, the sensors are designed as single-hall-solutions for coarse geometric structures or as different-hall-solution for delicate geartooth structures. The evaluation with regards to the specific application requirements will be supported by CHERRY upon request.

Based on the speed sensors from the modular system, also fully customized versions are available. “Standard products in low quantities are available from stock and for customized versions of the speed sensors we have a lead time of 9 months after design freeze”, says Jana Schramm, Junior Product Manager at CHERRY.

Picture caption: CHERRY modular system for speed sensors

About CHERRY

CHERRY is a registered brand of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. Under the CHERRY product brand, the Electronic Systems business unit develops and produces components for industrial and household applications, as well as computer input devices.

About ZF Group

ZF is a global leader in Driveline and Chassis Technology with 121 production companies in 26 countries. In 2012, the Group achieved a sales figure of about EUR 17.4 billion with approximately 75 000 employees. In order to continue to be successful with innovative products, ZF annually invests about five percent of its sales (2012: EUR 861 million) in research and development. ZF is among the top ten companies on the ranking list of the largest automotive suppliers worldwide.

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