Hall effect switching info needed

[nomanoba]

Hello,
I am building an electro-mechanical aero engine and I need to switch on power to a coil every time a piston is so called fired. There are 18 pistons and the prototype will hopefully get up to 1,000 rpm, meaning I have to switch on the coil 18,000 times a minute.

18 magnets to do this operation is no problem. Question is, can a hall effect circuit cope with the speed that the magnets would pass it. I don't have much electronic knowledge and have designed the engine using my knowledge of internal combustion engines, as the two are very similar in operation.

I was going to use a micro switch with 18 humps on the main rotor, but at high speeds it bounces too much.

Will be eternally grateful for a good answer,

Many thanks

 

[kellys_eye]

Yes, a hall effect switch can easily handle that level of switching speed. 15kHz is no problem on some devices I have. (900,000 pulses per minute)

 

[Minder]

If you need a miniature device, I have used the Honeywell SS400 series.
M.

 

[nomanoba]

If you need a miniature device, I have used the Honeywell SS400 series.
M.

Thank you, I will look it up.

 

[nomanoba]

Yes, a hall effect switch can easily handle that level of switching speed. 15kHz is no problem on some devices I have. (900,000 pulses per minute)

Wow, that info has put a big smile on my face.

 

[nomanoba]

Ok, I now have sensor, now how do I make that switch power to a coil that draws around half an amp at 12 volts.

I'm a bit of an electronics dummy so simple explanation needed.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Minder]

Depending on the sensor chosen, a Mosfet device should do it, but if switching at a high rate the coil response may again be a limiting factor, due to its switching response time.
M.

 

[nomanoba]

Depending on the sensor chosen, a Mosfet device should do it, but if switching at a high rate the coil response may again be a limiting factor, due to its switching response time.
M.

I never thought about the coil response time...oh well back to the drawing board lol.

 

[duke37]

The problem will be the inductance of the coil. You will need a short pulse which will need a high voltage to turn the coil on and a high voltage will be generated when turning the coil off. You will need to experiment with a short puse at say 100V and a fet which can stand 500V.

The coil will need to have excellent insulation to prevent interturn shorts.

 

[nomanoba]

The problem will be the inductance of the coil. You will need a short pulse which will need a high voltage to turn the coil on and a high voltage will be generated when turning the coil off. You will need to experiment with a short puse at say 100V and a fet which can stand 500V.

The coil will need to have excellent insulation to prevent interturn shorts.

Duke, I like the way you explain (I'm autistic and not a good reader) so may want to lean on you a bit with this one. I've redesigned and reduced the 18 small pistons to 3 of the same capacity in order to give the coil a better chance of relief. The only reason I was going to use 12 volts is because it was available and safe, but if 100 volts cuts me a bit of slack, then so be it.

Is the shorting problem common, and does the laquer not offer good enough insulation?

Thank you everyone, much appreciated.

 

[Bluejets]

One I've built and used for many years.
Hall effect has changed over the years as some are superseded but current one is Allegro A1120.

 

[duke37]

I have some electromechanical counters rated at 4V, they can stand 4V continuously. In order to get higher speed, I intend to run them on 12V pulses so they only pass current for some of the time and should not get hot, I will see if the maximum count speed will be much higher.

The insulation of the wire seems to be sufficient for mains transformers. I believe that some wire is triple coated. The insulation has to resist the potential between adjacent turns, this may be quite low. Is can be quite high between layers. An ignition coil has a layer of insulation between winding layers to help this. You will need to limit the inductive voltage to what the fet can stand.

 

[nomanoba]

One I've built and used for many years.
Hall effect has changed over the years as some are superseded but current one is Allegro A1120.

Thank you so much BJ, I'm guessing the mosfet does away with the need for a relay and that makes things so much easier and straight forward

 

[nomanoba]

I have some electromechanical counters rated at 4V, they can stand 4V continuously. In order to get higher speed, I intend to run them on 12V pulses so they only pass current for some of the time and should not get hot, I will see if the maximum count speed will be much higher.

The insulation of the wire seems to be sufficient for mains transformers. I believe that some wire is triple coated. The insulation has to resist the potential between adjacent turns, this may be quite low. Is can be quite high between layers. An ignition coil has a layer of insulation between winding layers to help this. You will need to limit the inductive voltage to what the fet can stand.

The winding of the coil is a task and a half as it is not standard in any way, so a labour of love...a few more hours insulating properly is well worth the effort I think.

 

[Minder]

Could you not construct what you need from a fuel injector? Possibly adapt it.
There are plenty of sources to experiment with from auto wreckers.
M.

 

[nomanoba]

Could you not construct what you need from a fuel injector? Possibly adapt it.
There are plenty of sources to experiment with from auto wreckers.
M.

Would this be better suited than bluejets circuit?

 

[Minder]

This was not so much about the circuit as the coil component you mention having to build.
In this case using a Injector (coil).
A circuit similar could be used using a power Mosfet.
M.

 

[nomanoba]

This was not so much about the circuit as the coil component you mention having to build.
In this case using a Injector (coil).
A circuit similar could be used using a power Mosfet.
M.

The coil I need to use is not conventionally wound, but using the same wire, length and thickness could help, as I know nothing about coils or how to maximize their efficiency. Unfortunately I am in a catch 22 position, as in, I cannot reveal too much as I do not have a patent, but to obtain that patent I need a working prototype. If there were a confidentiality agreement, dare say I'd kidnap someone from this forum to do all the calculations for me lol.

 

[Minder]

If you have nothing at the moment how did you arrive at 1/2 amp current draw?
It seems you have taken on quite the task of designing a specialty coil with no prior experience.
If the automotive injector falls within the realm, at least dismantling one would give you a little insight to the demands of high speed metering solenoids.
M.

 

[nomanoba]

If you have nothing at the moment how did you arrive at 1/2 amp current draw?
It seems you have taken on quite the task of designing a specialty coil with no prior experience.
If the automotive injector falls within the realm, at least dismantling one would give you a little insight to the demands of high speed metering solenoids.
M.

Exactly, an education I need. ps. I'm a good guesser.