Tensioning Bow (Clamping Bracket) - Hall Angle Sensor (I01026 Position Switch, Tensioning Bow)

The angle sensor for the Tensioning Bow is mounted on the left side of the top linkage by the Tensioning Bow hydraulic cylinder. The angle sensor receives power (5 volts) and ground from the CVM. It provides a linear voltage signal input from approximately 0.5 to 3.5 volts as the Tensioning Bow moves from a vertical to horizontal position.

The CVM uses the signal from the Tensioning Bow angle sensor to determine positioning of the tensioning bow and switching operation during soft top lowering and raising.

Fig 1: Identifying Angle Sensor For Tensioning Bow

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Fig 2: Circuit Diagram - Angle Sensor (I01026 Position Switch Tensioning Bow)

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