
Magnets
Please read the following information about magnet
spacing and polarity.
The number of magnets that must be used depends on
the size of your tire and where you mount the sensor. On
tractor or implement wheels the general rule of thumb is one
magnet for each wheel bolt (minimum of two, and
always
an
even number). For drive shafts or small wheels (ATV’s), two
magnets are usually adequate.
Some installations may require that more than two magnets
be installed. To determine the number of magnets required,
measure the distance traveled of one revolution of the
sensor equipped wheel in inches (centimeters).
See the following tables to find the minimum number of
magnets required (always an even number)
Please Note: If you have purchased an Astro GPS Speed
Sensor or a Vansco radar speed sensor, disregard the
following section on magnetic speed sensors and install
the speed sensor as described in the instructions included
with the unit. You may need an adapter cable to connect
to some radars, see Appendix C.
Installation
(cont)
Speed Sensor Installation
Locations where the sensor may be installed:
1. Non-driven wheel on tractor, vehicle or implement. This is
less susceptible to errors resulting from wheel slip.
2. Tractor, vehicle or planter drive shaft. This type of
mounting is recommended for trucks, four-wheel drive
tractors or other equipment that has poor or no access to
a non-driven wheel.
Locate the following parts:
•
Speed sensor cable (Green body)
•
Magnets
•
Mounting “L” bracket
•
Cable ties
The magnets provided by Micro-Trak are marked with a
punched dashed line on the SOUTH pole side of the magnet.
See Illustration 4.
Always use an even number of magnets, and always
alternate the polarities of the magnets as you go around
the wheel hub or drive shaft.
To install, mount the first magnet with the SOUTH pole side
(dashed line) facing toward the hub or shaft. Mount the
second magnet with the NORTH pole side facing toward the
hub or shaft.
See Illustration 5.
For proper operation, the magnets must be evenly spaced
around the wheel or drive shaft. The magnets must be at
least 1” apart.
See Illustration 6.
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Illustration 4
Illustration 5
English or Turf (inches)
Wheel Circumference
40
80
120 160
200
Number of Magnets
2
4
6
8
10
Metric (cm)
Wheel Circumference
100
200
300 400
500
Number of Magnets
2
4
6
8
10
NOTE: Magnets may be attached mechanically or adhered
with epoxy or other high quality adhesive. When using
adhesive, thoroughly clean the area of dirt and oil.
Illustration 6
1” Minimum
S
N
North
North
North
South
South
South
1
2
4
3
5
6
Test magnet
should alternately
attract and repel.
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