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  1. Compact speed monitors
  2. Setup and support
  3. Installation guidelines

Compact speed monitors: Installation guidelines

For best performance of the DI5 family of compact speed monitors, please adhere to the following guidelines.

Should you need additional support, feel free to contact our service center at 888-704-0702 and speak to one of our applications engineers.

The threaded body of the speed sensor makes it easy to mount. Use the lock nuts provided to secure it to angle bracket or other mounting plate.

Reliable detection of gear teeth requires an appropriate "mark-to-space" ratio, i.e., the size of the target (tooth) relative to the gap between teeth. The image below highlights the requirements where:

  • F = sensor diameter
  • Sn = nominal sensing distance listed on the datasheet

Observe target size, spacing and mounting distance as shown.