The H5 series ball bearing optical shaft encoder has a molded polycarbonate housing and utilizes either a 5-pin or 10-pin finger-latching connector. This non-contacting rotary to digital converter is designed to provide...




The H5 series ball bearing optical shaft encoder has a molded polycarbonate housing and utilizes either a 5-pin or 10-pin finger-latching connector. This non-contacting rotary to digital converter is designed to provide...
| Title | Date | Description | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| E5 Insert Overmold - PCN 1008 | 8/23/2011 | In an effort to enhance the robustness of our E5 encoder; the four threaded inserts pressed into the base are being replaced with similar threaded nuts that will be insert-molded into the encoder base. This change in process will retain the insert with much greater strength. | Download |
| E5 Laser Marking - PCN 1009 | 8/23/2011 | The primary purpose for this change is to create a more durable and longer lasting solution compared to the previous stick on label solution. The E5 encoder covers will now have the US Digital logo, part number, lot code, and pin-outs laser marked onto the top surface. | Download |
| E5 Mold Update - PCN 1007 | 8/23/2011 | The plastic E5 base and covers have been redesigned for improved moldability and aesthetics. Design changes are primarily alteration of surface drafts, additional or increased corner radii and additional coring out of thick regions. This update was carefully done to preserve the size and shape of the encoder. The new parts are dimensionally equivalent and will fit within the envelope of the previous parts. Only the E-option covers and the G-option bases have features with dimensional changes. | Download |
The H5 series ball bearing optical shaft encoder has a molded polycarbonate housing and utilizes either a 5-pin or 10-pin finger-latching connector. This non-contacting rotary to digital converter is designed to provide digital feedback information.
The H5 is fully assembled with a brass shaft, two 1/4" ID by 1/2" OD heavy duty ball bearings and a mounting plate. The mounting plate comes with 2 mounting holes for screws #4 or smaller.
A secure connection to the H5 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.
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 110-ohm resistor in series with a .0047 microfarad 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.