US Digital

EM1 Transmissive Optical Encoder Module

Overview

  • Two channel quadrature output with index pulse
  • TTL Compatible
  • Single +5V supply
  • Resolutions up to 2500 CPR (10,000 PPR)
  • Internal bypass capacitor
  • -55C to 125C operating temperature

The EM1 is a transmissive optical encoder module. This module is designed to detect the rotary or linear position when used together with a codewheel or linear strip. The EM1 consist of a lensed LED source and a monolithic detector IC enclosed in a small polymer package. The...

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Product Specifications

CPI/CPR1" Disk With Index2" Disk With Index Linear Strip With Index
32 EM1-1-32  -  -
64  - EM1-1-32*  -
120  -  -
 EM1-0-120
125  -
  -  EM1-0-127*
127  -  -  EM1-0-127
150  -  -  EM1-0-150
200  -  -  EM1-0-200
250 -  -  EM1-0-250
500  -  -  EM1-0-500
720 EM1-1-720  -  -
900 EM1-1-900  -  -
1000 EM1-1-1000  -  -
1024 EM1-1-1024  -  -
1250 EM1-1-1250  -  -
1800  - EM1-2-1800  -
2500  - EM1-2-2500  -

*Some modules can be used with other-than-native OD and/or CPI/CPR while maintaining specified tolerances.

ParameterMin.Max.UnitsNotes
Temperature -55 125 C
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.5 Vdc Ripple (<100mV P-P)
Load Capacitance - 100 pF
Count Frequency - 100 kHz rpm/60 x cycles/rev.
  • Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
  • Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C.
ParameterMin.Typ.Max.UnitsConditions
Output Voltage -0.5 - Vcc Vdc
Supply Current (32-250 CPR) - 27 30 mA
Supply Current (500-2500 CPR) - 55 57 mA
Low-level Output - - 0.5 Vdc IOL = 8mA max.
High-level Output 2.0 - - Vdc IOH = -8mA max.
4.2 4.8 - Vdc Unloaded
Output Current Per Channel -8 - 8 mA

Encoding Characteristics:

  • Specifications apply over entire operating temperature range.
  • Values are for the worst error over full rotation.
  • Refer to timing diagram below.
ParameterSymbolMin.Typ.Max.Units
Cycle Error
- 3.0 5.5 °e
Symmetry
150 180 210 °e
Quadrature
60 90 120 °e
Index Pulse Width Po 60 90 120 °e
Ch. I Rise After Ch. B or Ch. A Fall t1 10 100 250 ns
Ch. I Fall After Ch. B or Ch. A Rise t2 70 150 300 ns

Timing Diagram:

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CPR (N): The number of Cycles Per Revolution.

One Shaft Rotation: 360 mechanical degrees, N cycles.

One Electrical Degree (°e): 1/360th of one cycle.

One Cycle (C): 360 electrical degrees (°e). Each cycle can be decoded into 1 or 4 codes, referred to as X1 or X4 resolution multiplication.

Symmetry: A measure of the relationship between (X) and (Y) in electrical degrees, nominally 180°e.

Quadrature (Z): The phase lag or lead between channels A and B in electrical degrees, nominally 90°e.

Index (CH I.): The index output goes high once per revolution, coincident with the low states of channels A and B, nominally 1/4 of one cycle (90°e).

Position Error: The difference between the actual shaft position and the position indicated by the encoder cycle count.

Cycle Error: An indication of cycle uniformity. The difference between an observed shaft angle which gives rise to one electrical cycle, and the nominal angular increment of 1/N of a revolution.

ParameterTorque
Mounting Screws 3.5 in.-lbs

US Digital is the designer and manufacturer of the EM1 transmissive optical encoder module. The design of the EM1 provides electrical and mechanical compatibility with the Agilent HEDS-9000, HEDS-9100, HEDS-9200, HEDS-9040, and HEDS-9140 series modules.

The process of switching from the HEDS to the EM1 module should not require any mechanical or electrical changes. Simply use the EM1 and matching codewheel in place of the HEDS module and codewheel. The EM1 has a built-in index channel available on all resolutions, for both rotary disks and linear strips. The EM1 uses a US Digital designed codewheel with 2 tracks rather than 3 tracks for index versions. Non-index codewheels are interchangable between the EM1 and HEDS modules. The EM1 offers improved output drive capability and will source and sink 8mA at TTL levels. 

Physically, the EM1 has no external wire loops which can interfere when mounting. The connector pins are 0.051" shorter than HEDS modules, while still providing .30" insertion depth. US Digital’s EM1 offers custom and special resolutions.

Product Description

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The EM1 is a transmissive optical encoder module. This module is designed to detect the rotary or linear position when used together with a codewheel or linear strip. The EM1 consist of a lensed LED source and a monolithic detector IC enclosed in a small polymer package. The EM1 uses phased array detector technology to provide superior performance and greater tolerances over traditional aperture mask type encoders.

The EM1 module provides digital quadrature outputs. A third index channel output comes standard on all resolutions.  Power is supplied from a single +5Vdc source. The single-ended outputs are capable of sinking or sourcing 8mA each.

The resolution of the modules and encoder disks or linear strips must match. Two mounting holes are provided to accept 4-40 machine screws.

For open collector and higher voltage applications, add the PC3 cable driver, or for differential cable driver outputs, add the PC4 cable driver. Encoder disks, linear strips, quadrature decoder chips, counter chips, computer interface boards, mating connectors and cables are also available.

Product Notes
  • US Digital warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.
  • Please note that optical encoder rotary disks, linear strips and modules are sold separately.
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1 $29.40
10 $26.16
50 $22.30
100 $19.76
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