The Wacker Neuson Magnetic Pick-Up Sensor is a genuine OEM component designed for the HIF 1200 Flameless Air Heater. As a direct factory replacement, the is sourced from Wacker Neuson's authorized parts supply chain, ensuring it meets the original design specifications for this heater platform. This sensor plays a critical role in the burner control system, and using the correct OEM part helps maintain the safe, reliable operation your crew depends on in cold-weather jobsite conditions.
Key Features
- OEM Signal Accuracy — Manufactured to original Wacker Neuson specifications, ensuring the sensor outputs the correct magnetic pulse signal the heater's control system expects for proper burner management.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original mounting configuration and connector interface of the HIF 1200, allowing straightforward installation without modification to the sensor housing or wiring harness.
- Confirmed HIF 1200 Fitment — Verified genuine OEM fit for the Wacker Neuson HIF 1200 Flameless Air Heater series.
- Protects Burner Control Integrity — A properly functioning magnetic pick-up sensor delivers consistent rotational speed feedback to the control unit; a failed sensor can cause erratic burner behavior, shutdown faults, or failure to ignite.
- Fuel System Safety Compliance — As part of the heater's ignition and combustion management circuit, using a verified OEM sensor helps ensure the unit operates within its designed safety parameters for enclosed or semi-enclosed heating applications.
The magnetic pick-up sensor monitors the rotational speed of a spinning component — typically the blower or burner fan — by detecting the passage of teeth or targets on a rotating gear or disc and generating a pulsed electrical signal. This signal is fed to the heater's control board, which uses it to confirm the fan is running at the correct speed before allowing fuel delivery and ignition to proceed. When the sensor degrades or fails, the control system may receive no signal or an erratic one, triggering fault codes, preventing startup, or causing mid-operation shutdowns — leaving crews without heat when they need it most.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000159731 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0159731 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Magnetic Pick-Up Sensor |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HIF 1200 Flameless Air Heater | HIF1200 | 5200012623 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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