MP3298, MP 7905 & MP7906
A magnetic pickup is an AC generator. It is normally installed into the flywheel housing of an internal combustion engine, so that the starter ring gear acts upon it to generate a voltage pulse each time a gear tooth passes the end of the sensor.
Available mag pickup models:
- MP3298
- MP7905
- MP7906
FW Murphy Production Controls offers support for all our products. If you are unable to find the product that you need, please call us at 918-957-1000.
| Pickup Model | Part Number | Total Length |
| MP3298 | 20700162 | 3 in. (76 mm) |
| MP7906 | 20700161 | 3 in. (76 mm) |
| MP7905 | 20700160 | 4-1/2 in. (114 mm) |
- Housing Material:
- MP3298: Type 300 stainless steel
- Locknut: Type 300 stainless steel
- MP7905 and MP7906: Type 6061 aluminum/anodized Class 1
- Locknut: Steel nickel plated
- MP3298: Type 300 stainless steel
- Output Leads (all models): Two insulated leads, 20AWG, STR/TEF insulated per MIL-W-16878D Type E, 1 white and 1 black
- Output Voltage (all models): 200 V.P.P. TYP. (tested at 1000 I.P.S. 20 pitch gear, 0.005 gap., and 100K ohmM load)
- Coil Resistance:
- MP3298: 975 ohms TYP
- MP7905 and MP7906: 2500 ohms TYP
- Potting (all models): Internal portion of pickup is filled with epoxy resin, making the magnetic pickup oil and moist resistant
- Temperature (all models): -65° to +225° F (-54 ° to 107° C)
- Coil Induct.:
- MP3298: 800 mH max, @ 1K Hz
- MP3298: 400 mH TYP. @ 1K Hz
Dimensions Magnetic Pickup
Polarity: White lead is positive with respect to Black lead upon approach of ferrous metal.
Typical Installation Diagram
For more information about this product, you can download the related literature here:
Installation Instructions (00-02-0181; revision date: 12/2019)