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MCX103B, D
Hall Effect Rotary Position Sensor
BLN-95-9040-2 Issued: July 1998
DESCRIPTION

The MCX103 Hall Effect Rotary Position Sensor serves as

either a command (when connected to a control handle, foot
pedal, throttle, steering wheel, etc.) or feedback source.

Housed in aluminum, the MCX103 contains a non-contacting

linear hall effect sensor with an input shaft supported by a
sleeve bearing.

FEATURES

Non-contact sensor withstands high shock and vibration Designed to withstand the mobile environment
- -40 to 85 C operating range
Input voltage adapted for microprocessor circuits - 95% relative humidity
- Meets off-highway vibration standards
Infinite resolution - Protected against static discharge, EMI and RFI

Long life

TECHNICAL DATA

ELECTRICAL SIDE LOADING

One million cycles with 5 pound side load
INPUT VOLTAGE
5.0 to 8.0 Vdc HYSTERESIS
Negligible
HALL EFFECT ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSOR
LINEARITY
Life is not limited by the number of cycles
Approximately 3% over the rated angle. Since the
output is proportional to the sine of the input angle,
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LOAD CURRENT
greater linearity can be achieved by reducing the angle
1 mA sourcing or sinking
employed.
MAXIMUM CURRENT DRAW TEMPERATURE RATING
20 mA -40 to 85 C (-40 to 185 F) operating
-55 to 125 C (-67 to 257 F) storage
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
0 TEMPERATURE STABILITY
Null shift of .028% per C from -40 to 85 C
INPUT TORQUE Gain shift of .025% per C from -40 to 85 C
Not to exceed 25 oz-in

ORDERING INFORMATION

SPECIFY

1. Part Number MCX103 B or D. See Table A.

2. Flange mount
3. Rotation angle

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TABLE A.

TOTAL TOTAL FLATS

PART SUPPLY MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL BODY ON CONNECTOR CABLE
NUMBER VOLTAGE ROTATION ROTATION STYLE SHAFT TYPE LENGTH
MCX103B1043 5 Volt 300 45 Round Housing 15,75 (.62) Dual Metri-Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1050 5 Volt 300 90 Round Housing 15,75 (.62) Dual Metri-Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1076 5 Volt 300 45 Round Housing 15,75 (.62) Dual Weather Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1084 5 Volt 300 45 Round Housing 15,75 (.62) Dual Weather Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1145 5 Volt 300 45 Round Housing 11,94 (.47) Dual Weather Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1153 5 Volt 300 90 Round Housing 11,94 (.47) Dual Weather Pack 12" 1"
MCX103B1161 5 Volt 300 45 Round Housing 15,75 (.62) Dual Metri- Pack 3" 1"
MCX103D1017 8 Volt 360 90 Round Housing w/ Flange 12,7 (.50) Single Weather Pack 12" 1"

THEORY OF OPERATION

A U shaped magnet is mounted to the input shaft of the MCX103. Mounted in a fixed position between the north and south
poles of the magnet is a linear hall effect senor. As the U shaped magnet is rotated, the changing magnetic flux lines cutting
through the hall effect sensor cause the output to change linearly from 25% to 75% of supply voltage for 90 Sensors. The output
changes from 30% to 70% of supply voltage for 45 sensors.

DIMENSIONS, MCX103B WITH 45 SENSOR RANGE

7,11 (.28) STOP

28,96 76,45
M6 X 1 THREAD X 14 (0.56) DP (4) (1.14)
12,29 (3.01)
(0.484) SEE TABLE A
15,14 5,1/6,35 (0.20/0.25) PIN
4,75 DIA 0,025 PIN (0.60) CCW
(0.1870.001) 15,14 (2)
(0.596)
4,83
(0.19)
3,05 (0.12)
A
45
19,05 17,55 (2) SENSOR
(0.750) (0.691) RANGE 57,15 DIA
MIDRANGE 9,47/9,49 DIA (0.373/0.374) (2.25)

+0,000
CW
28,45 - 0,127 DIA A
+0.000

3,175
( 1.120 - 0.005 DIA)
5,11/5,36 DIA THRU
(0.125) (0.201/0.211)
6,35 FLATS SEE TABLE A
(0.250)
VIEW
AA

PIN A (RED) +

PIN B (WHT) OUTPUT

PIN C (BLK) -

1611B
Dimensions in Millimeters (Inches).

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DIMENSIONS, MCX103B WITH 90 SENSOR RANGE
7,11 (.28) STOP
5,1/6,35 (0.20/0.25) PIN

M6 X 1 THREAD X 14 (0.56) DP (4)

19,05 CCW 28,96 76,45

(0.750) (1.14) (3.01)
12,29
(0.484) SEE TABLE A
4,75 DIA 0,025 PIN 15,14
(0.1870.001) (0.60)
15,14 (2) 4,83
3,05 (0.12) A
(0.596) (0.19)
17,55 (2) 90
(0.691) SENSOR 57,15 DIA
RANGE (2.25)
MIDRANGE 9,47/9,49 DIA (0.373/0.374)

+0,000
28,45 - 0,127 DIA A
+0.000
( 1.120 - 0.005 DIA )
3,175 5,11/5,36 DIA THRU
(0.125) CW (0.201/0.211)
6,35 FLATS SEE TABLE A
(0.250)

VIEW
AA

PIN A (RED) +

PIN B (WHT) OUTPUT

PIN C (BLK) -

1644A

Dimensions in Millimeters (Inches).

DIMENSIONS, MCX103D

86,11 19,30
30 (3.39) (0.76)
2,79 RAD (8) CCW
15 (0.11)
9,65
85,85 DIA (0.38)
(3.38) 71,42 DIA 3,05
(0.12)
(2.812)
90
SENSOR
RANGE
57,15 DIA
(2.25) 9,47/9,49 DIA (0.373/0.374) MIDRANGE

2,79 (0.11)
SEE TABLE A
+0,000
34,8 - 0,127 DIA
8,74 FLAT CW
+0.000 (0.344)
PIN C (BLK) - SEE TABLE A (1.370 - 0.005 DIA )
PIN B (WHT) OUTPUT
PIN A (RED) +

1612B

Dimensions in Millimeters (Inches).

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ENVIRONMENTAL SENSOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE

The MCX103 has been tested and qualified to Sauer- 100%

Danfoss environmental specifications, designed for mo-

Vdc OUTPUT
bile equipment applications. The test includes vibration,
shock, EMI/RFI, short circuit, over voltage, humidity, high
pressure washdown, and chemical resistance. FULL FULL
CW CCW

SHAFT
ROTATION

0%
1614A

MOUNTING WIRING

The MCX103B has four 6M x 1M threaded holes on the face Electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI)
of the input shaft end of the sensor. will be present in varying degrees in any environment that
has static electricity, power lines, radio equipment, solenoid
The MCX103D has a mounting flange, with four slotted holes. switching, etc. To avoid the harmful effects of EMI/RFI, use
braided (not foil) shield cables with a minimum of 75%
See the Dimensions drawings. shielding. Terminate the shield at both ends to the connector
shell with as short a length as possible.

All electrical connections are made to the sensor through a

three-pin sealed connector: Pin A (supply voltage), Pin B
(output), and Pin C (ground). See the Dimension Drawings.

Caution: Reverse polarity may damage the sensor.

Mating connectors can be ordered from Sauer-Danfoss,

Part Number K10309 (MetriPack) or Part Number K08620
(Weather Pack).

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Minneapolis, Minnesota 55447 Postfach 2460
Phone: (763) 509-2084 D-24531 Neumnster
Fax: (763) 559-0108 Germany
Phone: 49-4321-8710
DEVICE REPAIR Fax: 49-4321-871355

For devices in need of repair or evaluation, include a

description of the problem and what work you believe
needs to be done, along with your name, address and
telephone number.

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