Active Wheel Speed Sensor

The wheel speed sensor assembly consists of a permanent magnet attached to a sensor element (IC), which is molded into plastic. The sensor element is connected to the sensor cable. The sensor cable ensures an electric connection of the sensor element to the electronic control unit (ECU).

A toothed rotor is fixed to the rotating member of the wheel, the sensor to the static member of the suspension. As the wheel rotates the toothed rotor causes magnetic flux changes in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet. The sensor element senses these changes. Depending on the flux changes the sensor sends a signal out to the ECU. The change in magnet flux thus the sensor signal is directly correlated to the wheel speed.

The controller monitors the sensor signal, compares the four wheel-speed signals and initiates action as required.

Fig 1: Identifying Active Wheel Speed Sensor Function Diagram

Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

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