E4T Features

  • Kit version for mounting on a motor or other shaft
  • Supports 11 shaft sizes (2 to 6 mm and 1/8 to 1/4 in.)
  • For NEMA 8 to 17 and larger motors
  • 19 Resolutions from 100 to 1,000 CPR (400 to 4,000 PPR)
  • Single-ended or Optional Differential output
  • Choice of 2 base styles and cover options
  • Push-on hub for quick assembly
  • High retention connector/cable (sold separately)
E4T Miniature Motor Encoder

US Digital E4T Motor Encoder Description

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The US Digital E4T miniature motor encoder mounts directly to a motor or other rotating shaft. This incremental encoder uses a specially patterned optical disk on a precision-machined aluminum hub. 

This disk, in combination with a custom detector, creates a system highly tolerant to mechanical misalignment. A push-on hub design and a robust, glass-filled polymer housing provide easy installation in space-limited applications.

The E4T mini motor encoder offers 19 available resolutions and compatibility with 11 shaft sizes, 2 base configurations, and 2 cover styles, enabling it to fit a wide range of applications. Users can choose between single-ended or differential outputs.

This optical encoder is designed for use with a high-retention connector. After making each selection in the Product Configurator, compatible cables and connectors will be displayed below and must be purchased separately.

Please Note: Due to the E4T's push-on hub design, it is recommended for use as a one-time installation.

Mechanical Drawings

E4T Miniature Motor Encoder

E4T Miniature Motor Encoder

Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS
Operating Temperature -20 to 100 C
Electrostatic Discharge, IEC 61000-4-2
Single-ended (-S option)
Differential (-D option)

± 12
± 7

kV
Vibration (10Hz to 2kHz, sinusoidal) 20 G
Shock (6 milliseconds, half-sine) 75 G

MECHANICAL

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS
Max. Shaft Axial Play ± .010 in.
Max. Shaft Runout (TIR) .002 in.
Max. Acceleration 250,000 rad/sec²

Maximum RPM (1)

 

Maximum A/B Frequency
e.x. CPR = 200, Max. RPM = 30000

minimum value of
((6 x 10^6)/CPR)
and (60000)

100

RPM

 

kHz

Max. Codewheel Moment of Inertia 5.1 x 10^-7 oz-in-s²
Mounting Screw Size
Default (D-option base)
Metric (M-option base)

#3-48 x 3/16"
M2.5, length 4mm
 
Screw Bolt Circle Diameter .586 ±.005 in.
Minimum Shaft Length (2) .275 in.
Maximum Shaft Length (2) .395 (D option) /
no limit (H option) 
in.
Mounting Screw Torque 2-3 in-lbs
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances Download

(1) 60000 RPM is the maximum rpm due to mechanical considerations. The maximum RPM due to the module's maximum frequency response is dependent upon the module’s resolution (CPR).

(2) Including axial play.

SINGLE-ENDED ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS NOTES
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V  
Supply Current   25 30 mA CPR ≤ 500, no load
  34 42 mA CPR > 500, no load
Low-level Output     0.4 V CPR ≤ 500, IOL= 8 mA
CPR > 500, IOL= 5 mA
  0.035   V no load
High-level Output 2.4     V CPR ≤ 500, IOH= -8 mA
CPR > 500, IOH= -5 mA
  4.0   V no load
Output Rise Time   100   ns no load
Output Fall Time   50   ns no load

DIFFERENTIAL ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS NOTES
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V  
Supply Current   27 32 mA CPR ≤ 500, no load
  36 44 mA CPR > 500, no load
Single-Ended Output Voltage High 4.75 5.0   V Min. @ 25mA load, Typ. @ no load
Single-Ended Output Voltage Low   0.25 0.60 V Typ. @ no load, Max. @ 4.5mA load
Differential Output Voltage 3.0 3.8   V RL = 100 ohm
Differential Output Rise/Fall Time     20 ns  

PHASE RELATIONSHIP

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
Symmetry, S 105 180 255 electrical degrees
Quadrature Delay, Q 30 90 150 electrical degrees

(1) A leads B for clockwise shaft rotation, B leads A for counter clockwise shaft rotation viewed from the cover side of the encoder.

(2) Typical values represent the encoder performance at typical mounting alignment, whereas the maximum values represent the encoder performance across the range of recommended mounting tolerance.

PIN-OUT

4-PIN SINGLE-ENDED (1) 6-PIN DIFFERENTIAL (2)
Pin Description Pin Description
1 +5VDC power 1 Ground
2 A channel 2 A channel
3 Ground 3 A- channel
4 B channel 4 +5VDC power
    5 B channel
    6 B- channel

(1) 4-pin single-ended mating connector is CON-MIC4
(2) 6-pin differential mating connector is CON-MIC6

OPTIONS

H-OPTION (HOLE IN COVER)

The H-option adds a 0.295" diameter hole in the cover for the shaft to pass through.

M-OPTION (METRIC MOUNTING SCREWS)

Provides alternate metric M2.5, length 4mm screws. When M-option is NOT specified the default is #3-48 x 3/16" screws.

ACCESSORIES

1. Centering Tool*

Part #: MCTOOL - (Shaft Diameter)
Description: This reusable tool is used to accurately center the E4T base on the shaft.

2. Spacer Tool*

Part #: SPACER-E4T
Description: This reusable tool is used to properly space the codewheel from the encoder.

*Both the MCTOOL and SPACER-E4T tools are included with all packaging options.

3. Screws

Part #: SCREW-348-188-PH
Description: Pan Head, Philips #3-48 UNC x 3/16"
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are included with default base option

Part #: SCREW-M25-4MM-BH
Description: Button Head Cap, M2.5 x 0.45 x 4mm
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are included with metric base option

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.

Configuration Options

E4T -CPR (Cycles Per Revolution)
100
108
120
125
128
144
200
248
250
256
296
300
360
400
500
512
720
800
1000
-Bore Size
079 (2.0mm)
091 (2.3mm)
098 (2.5mm)
118 (3.0mm)
125 (1/8")
156 (5/32")
157 (4.0mm)
188 (3/16")
197 (5.0mm)
236 (6.0mm)
250 (1/4")
-Output
S (Single-Ended)
D (Differential)
-Cover
D (Default)
H (Through-Hole)
-Base
D (Default)
M (Metric Screws)
-Packaging
Bulk (B) - Includes one centering and spacer tool per order, plus an extra set per 100 encoders.
Individual (1) - Includes one centering and spacer tool per order, plus an extra set per 100 encoders.
Individual (2) - Includes one centering and spacer tool per encoder.

PLEASE NOTE: This chart is for informational use only. Certain product configuration combinations are not available. Visit the E4T product page for pricing and additional information.

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