ORIGINAL: Bigboat
Most common hallsensors are uni-polaire.
A uni-polaire needs only a south form the (neodymium) magnet to switch on / off
A bi-polaire sensor needs a south to switch on and a north to switch off.
http://parts.digikey.co.uk/1/1/87891...37-wl-7-b.html
Thank you,Bigboat.
I've wondered about that,nicely put.