Optical, Hall effect and Proximity sensors typically use a trigger wheel with slots or tabs cut out to generate pulses. These sensors require a power supply and typically have three wires.

The +8V Supply offers a regulated 8V for optical or hall sensors. These wires are not used for reluctor sensors. Note: many hall sensors will not tolerate 12V and require a 5V or 8V regulated supply.

Most optical or hall sensors will require the 'Trigger Pull-up Resistors' to be turned on, this is done in the 'Trigger 1' and 'Trigger 2' menus in PCLink.

 

 

Note: Honeywell GT101 Hall sensors are not suitable for a trigger sensor.