Magnetic pickups are used to control the speed of a prime mover, speed controls compare actual speed to desired, or set, speed. The speed sensor most often used to detect prime mover speed is the magnetic pickup (MPU).  When a magnetic material (usually a gear tooth driven by the prime mover) passes through the magnetic field at the end of the magnetic pickup, a voltage is developed. The frequency of this voltage is translated by the speed control into a signal which accurately depicts the speed of the prime mover. 

Specifications:

• Type: Passive
• Use: Speed
• Peak-to-Peak: 60 Volts
• Thread: 0.625-18
• Thread Length:  2.0"
• DC Resistance:  250 ohms
• Number of Coils:  Single Coil

Features:

• Produces electrical frequency
• Easily installed on engine
• Requires no energizing circuit from control
• Used with all electronic controls
• Available for hazardous location installation