Shaft Incremental Encoder Selector Guide
- Wide variety of models to suit most applications.
- All models are available with a ball bearing on the shaft.
- Sleeve bushing options with "no-torque" or shaft torque are available to provide the correct "feel" for front panel human interface applications.
- US Digital offers several external cable drivers to convert single-ended outputs to differential (for models that do not support differential output).
- Shaft incremental encoder models are part of our standard inventory and are available for same-day shipping*.
*Orders placed before 11:00 AM (PST) ship the same day.
| S1 | S2 | S4T | S5 | S6 | S16 | HD25 | H1 | H3 | H5 | H6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPR (PPR) Range | 32 - 5,000 (128 - 20,000) |
64 - 10,000 (256 - 40,000) |
100 - 500 (400 - 2,000) |
32 - 5,000 (128 - 20,000) |
64 - 10,000 (256 - 40,000) |
250 - 4,096 (1,000 - 16,384) |
64 - 10,000 (256 - 40,000) |
32 - 5,000 (128 - 20,000) |
64 - 10,000 (256 - 40,000) |
32 - 5,000 (128 - 20,000) |
64 - 10,000 (256 - 40,000) |
| Index Option | ✔ | ✔ | -- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Differential Output Option | -- | -- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | -- | ✔ | -- | -- | ✔ | ✔ |
| Nominal Shaft Diameter | 6mm, 0.25" | 6mm, 0.25" | 0.125", 6mm, 0.25" | 6mm, 0.25" | 6mm, 0.25" | 0.125", 6mm, 0.25" | 0.375" | 0.25" | 0.25" | 0.25" | 0.25" |
| Sealed Housing Option | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- | -- | -- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- |
| High Voltage Supply Option | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ✔ | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Sleeve Bushing Option | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Mounting | panel | panel | panel | panel | panel | -- | flange | flange | flange | flange | flange |
| Notes | S5 recommended for new designs | S6 recommended for new designs | Smallest of the shaft incremental encoders | NEMA Size 25, Ruggedized model with machined aluminum housing | H5 recommended for new designs |
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