E6 Optical Kit Encoder

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Overview

Quick, simple assembly and disassembly
Rugged screw-together housing
Positive finger-latching connector
Accepts .010" axial shaft play
Tracks from 0 to 300,000 cycles/sec
64 - 2500 CPR | 256 - 10,000 PPR
2 channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs
Optional index (3rd channel)
-40 to +100C operating temperature
Fits shaft diameters from 2mm to 1"

The E6 Series rotary encoder has a molded polycarbonate which utilizes either a 5-pin or 10-pin finger-latching connector. This optical incremental encoder is designed to easily mount to and dismount...

Parameter	Value	Units
Operating Temperature	-40 to 100	C
Vibration (5Hz to 2kHz)	20	G
Electrostatic Discharge, Human Body Model	± 4	kV

Parameter	Dimension	Units
Max. Shaft Axial Play	±0.010	in.
Max. Shaft Eccentricity Plus Radial Play (1)	0.004	in.
Max. Acceleration	250000	rad/sec²
Max. RPM (2) e.x. CPR=2500, max. rpm=7200 e.x. CPR=100, max. rpm=60000	minimum value of ((18 x 10^6) / CPR) and (60000)	rpm
Typical Product Weight Single-ended (S-option) Differential (D-option, L-option)	1.55 1.83	oz.
Codewheel Moment of Inertia	8.9 x 10^-5 for bore < 12mm 4.0 x 10^-4 for bore ≥ 12 mm	oz-in-s²
Hub Set Screw	#3-48 or #4-48
Hex Wrench Size	0.050	in.
Encoder Base Plate Thickness	0.135	in.
3 Mounting Screw Size	#0-80
2 Mounting screw size	#2-56 or #4-40
3 Screw Bolt Circle Diameter (3)	0.823 ± 0.005	in.
2 Screw Bolt Circle Diameter	0.750 ± 0.005	in.
Required Shaft Length (4) With E-option (3) With H-option	0.445 to 0.570 0.445 to 0.750 > 0.445	in.
Index alignment to hub set screw	180 ± 5	mechanical degrees
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances		Download

(1) Position inaccuracy is proportional to shaft radial play.

(2) 60000 rpm is the maximum rpm due to mechanical considerations. The maximum rpm due to the module's 300kHz maximum count frequency is (18 x 10^6) / CPR.

(3) Only for shaft diameters < 0.472".

(4) Add 0.125" to all required shaft lengths when using M-option.

Parameter	Torque
Hub Set Screw to Shaft	2-3 in-lbs
Cover (4-40 screws through cover into base)	2-4 in-lbs
Base to Mounting Surface	4-6 in-lbs
Base to Mounting Adapter Plate	4-6 in-lbs
Adapter Plate to Mounting Surface	4-6 in-lbs
Module to Base	3.5-4 in-lbs

Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C.
For complete details, see the EM1 product page.

Parameter	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Units	Conditions
Supply Voltage	4.5	5.0	5.5	V
Supply Current		27	33	mA	CPR < 1000, no load
Supply Current		50	62	mA	CPR ≥ 1000, no load
Low-level Output			0.5	V	I_OL = 8mA max.
High-level Output	2.0			V	I_OH = -8mA max.
High-level Output	4.2	4.8		V	no load
Output Current Per Channel	-8		8	mA
Output Rise Time		110		nS
Output Fall Time		35		nS

Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C.
For complete details, see the EM1 product page.

Parameter	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Units	Conditions
Supply Voltage	4.5	5.0	5.5	V
Supply Current		29	36	mA	CPR < 1000, no load
Supply Current		57	65	mA	CPR ≥ 1000, no load
Low-level Output		0.2	0.4	V	I_OL = 20mA max.
High-level Output	2.4	3.4		V	I_OH = -20mA max.
Differential Output Rise/Fall Time			15	nS

5-pin Single-ended (1)		10-pin Differential, Standard (2)		10-pin Differential (L-option) (2)		10-pin Single-ended (A-option) (2)
Pin	Description	Pin	Description	Pin	Description	Pin	Description
1	Ground	1	Ground	1	No connection	1	A channel
2	Index	2	Ground	2	+5VDC power	2	+5VDC power
3	A channel	3	Index-	3	Ground	3	Ground
4	+5VDC power	4	Index+	4	No connection	4	No connection
5	B channel	5	A- channel	5	A- channel	5	No connection
		6	A+ channel	6	A+ channel	6	Ground
		7	+5VDC power	7	B- channel	7	+5VDC power
		8	+5VDC power	8	B+ channel	8	B+ channel
		9	B- channel	9	Index-	9	+5VDC power
		10	B+ channel	10	Index+	10	Index

(1) 5-pin single ended mating connector is CON-FC5.
(2) 10-pin differential mating connector is CON-FC10.

View the PDF version of this document.

For Shafts Less Than Or Equal To 0.394" (10mm)

1. Base Mounting
Secure the base to the mounting surface using two or three screws. If a centering tool is used, slip it over the shaft and into the center hole of the base. Tighten mounting screws. Remove centering tool.
2. Spacer Installation

Place spacer tool on optic module as shown below.
3. Codewheel Installation

Slip codewheel over shaft with mylar disk towards top until it bottoms out against the spacer tool. Tighten set screw with hex wrench provided while pressing down on hub.
4. Encoder Module Installation

Slip optical module into position until two alignment pins slip into holes of module (thick side of module towards bottom). Secure with 4-40 x 1/2" screws (supplied).
5. Cover Installation

Place housing (cover) over assembly and secure with two 4-40 x 5/8" cover screws (supplied).

For Shafts Greater Than 0.394" (10mm):

1. Base Mounting

Secure the base to the mounting surface using two or three screws. If a centering tool is used, slip it over the shaft and into the center hole of the base. Tighten mounting screws. Remove centering tool.
2. Spacer Installation

Place spacer tool on optic module as shown below.
3. Codewheel Installation

Slip codewheel over shaft with mylar disk towards top until it bottoms out against the spacer tool. Tighten set screw with hex wrench provided while pressing down on hub.
4. Encoder Module Installation

Slip optical module into position until two alignment pins slip into holes of module (thick side of module towards bottom). Secure with 4-40 x 1/2" screws (supplied).
5. Cover Installation

Place housing (cover) over assembly and secure with two 4-40 x 5/8" cover screws (supplied).

Please note:

Shown using the Differential version
These instructions are compatible for all versions of the E6.

Title	Date	Description	Download
EM1 LED Die - PCN 1016	2/7/2013	As part of US Digital's continual assurance of supply strategy, we have qualified additional sources for our LED die used in our EM1 encoder module, which in turn impacts all of the following products: EM1, E2, E3, E5, E6, H1, H15, H3, H5, H6, HB5M, HB6M, HD25, PE, S1, S2, S5, S6, T5 and T6 The device specification will remain the same, i.e. there will be no change to form, fit or function of the product(s) as specified by US Digital. The appropriate quality and reliability testing has been performed on representative products to ensure normal parametric distribution, consistent with US Digital's quality and reliability standards.	Download

Product Description

The E6 Series is easy to add to existing applications and only consists of five main components; base, cover, hub/code wheel, optical encoder module and internal differential line driver (differential version only).

The single-ended output version (S-option) is typically used with cables of 10 feet or less. For longer cable lengths, the differential output version (D-option) is recommended.

The base and cover are both constructed of a rugged 20% glass filled polycarbonate. Attachment of the base to a surface may be accomplished by utilizing one of several machine screw bolt circle options. Positioning of the base to the centerline of a shaft is ensured by use of a centering tool (sold separately). The cover is securely attached to the base with two 4-40 flat head screws to provide a resilient package protecting the internal components.

The internal components consist of a shatterproof mylar disk mounted to a precision machined aluminum hub and an encoder module. The module consists of a highly collimated solid state light source and monolithic phased array sensor, which together provide a system extremely tolerant to mechanical misalignments.

For differential versions: the internal differential line driver (26C31) can source and sink 20mA at TTL levels. The recommended receiver is industry standard 26C32. Maximum noise immunity is achieved when the differential receiver is terminated with a 150 Ω resistor in series with a .0047 μF capacitor placed across each differential pair. The capacitor simply conserves power; otherwise power consumption would increase by approximately 20mA per pair, or 60mA for 3 pairs.

A secure connection to the E6 Series encoder is made through a 5-pin (single-ended versions) or 10-pin (differential versions) finger-latching connector (sold separately). The mating connectors are available from US Digital with several cable options and lengths.

Product Notes

Cables and connectors are not included and must be ordered separately.
US Digital warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.

Purchasing

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1. CPR

2. Bore

3. Index

No Index (NE)
Index (IE)

4. Output

Single-ended (S)
Differential (D)
Avago Compatible Differential (L)
Avago Compatible 10-pin Single-ended (A)

5. Cover

Default (D)
Cover Extension (E)
Hole in Cover (H)

6. Base

Default (D)
0.125" diam. for five base mounting holes (3)
Adds 4-hole mounting adapter plate. (M)
Adds transfer adhesive to base (T)

7. Packaging

Encoder components packaged in bulk. One spacer tool and one hex wrench for orders up to 9 units, for orders of 10 units and above one spacer tool and one hex driver per 100 encoders. (B)
Encoders Individually packaged. One spacer tool and one hex wrench for orders up to 9 units, for orders of 10 units and above one spacer tool and one hex driver per 100 encoders. (1)
Encoders packaged individually with one spacer tool and one hex wrench per encoder. (2)
Encoders packaged individually with one spacer tool, one hex wrench, and one centering tool per encoder. (3)

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