HB5M Hollow Shaft Optical Encoder

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HB5M Features

  • Hollow bore (hollow shaft/thru-bore) bearing encoder
  • Supports 5 shaft sizes (5.0 to 8.0 mm and 1/4 to 5/16 in.)
  • Rugged anodized aluminum housing with flexible mounting bracket
  • 20 Resolutions from 32 to 5,000 CPR (128 to 20,000 PPR)
  • Optional Index channel, Differential and High-Voltage outputs
  • Secure latching connector/cable (sold separately)

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US Digital HB5M Hollow Shaft Encoder Description

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The HB5M is a hollow-shaft/hollow-bore incremental encoder engineered for reliable performance in demanding applications. Its machined aluminum housing, black anodized for protection, accepts shaft diameters from 5 mm to 8 mm and secures directly to the shaft using two set screws.

A flexible anti-rotation bracket allows this hollow shaft encoder to tolerate greater shaft runout than standard kit encoders. The HB5M can accommodate shaft axial play up to ±0.030 in. and shaft runout up to 0.010 in. This hollow shaft encoder is available with a closed cover or with a hole in it for an extended shaft.

The HB5M optical encoder has three available outputs—single-ended, single-ended High-Voltage, and differential, all offered with an optional index channel. For cable runs longer than 10 ft or installations subject to electrical noise, the differential output is recommended for improved signal integrity.

This hollow shaft encoder is designed for use with a secure latching connector. After you make your selections in the Product Configurator, compatible cables and connectors will be displayed below and must be ordered separately. 

Product Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS
Operating Temperature, CPR < 2000 -40 to 100 C
Operating Temperature, CPR ≥ 2000 -25 to 100 C
Electrostatic Discharge 
Single-ended (-S version), IEC 61000-4-2
Differential (-D version), Human Body Model
High-Voltage, Open-collector (H, C option), IEC 61000-4-2
± 4
± 2
± 4		 kV
Vibration (10Hz to 2kHz, sinusoidal) 20 G
Shock (6 milliseconds, half-sine) 75 G

MECHANICAL

Parameter Value
Max. Acceleration 100000 rad/sec2
Max. Shaft Speed (mechanical) 6000 rpm (1)
Max. Starting Torque 0.20 oz-in
Max. Bore Load 2 lb.
Weight 2.84 oz.
Max. Shaft Runout 0.010 in. T.I.R.
Max. Shaft Axial Play ± 0.030 in.
Required Shaft Length (From mounting surface) Min. = 0.3 in.
Max. = 1.0 in. with default cover.
Max. = No limit with H-option cover.
Moment of Inertia 1.29 x 10^-4 oz-in-sec2
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances Download

(1) The maximum speed due to electrical considerations is dependent on the CPR. See the EM1 and EM2 product pages.

PHASE RELATIONSHIP

A leads B in a clockwise shaft rotation, and B leads A in counterclockwise shaft rotation when viewed from the rear side (opposite flexible mount) of the encoder.

SINGLE-ENDED OPTION

  • S option provides 5V TTL compatible outputs
  • Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
  • Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C
  • For complete details, see the EM1 or EM2 product pages
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage 4.5  5.0 5.5 V  
Supply Current   27 33 mA CPR < 500, no load 
  54 62 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load
  72 85 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load
Low-level Output     0.5 V IOL = 8mA max., CPR < 2000
    0.5 V IOL = 5mA max., CPR ≥ 2000
  0.05   V no load, CPR < 2000
  0.25   V no load, CPR ≥ 2000
High-level Output 2.0     V IOH = -8mA max. and CPR < 2000
2.0     V IOH = -5mA max. and CPR ≥ 2000
  4.8   V no load and CPR < 2000
  3.5   V no load and CPR ≥ 2000
Output Current Per Channel -8   8 mA CPR < 2000
-5   5 mA CPR ≥ 2000
Output Rise Time   110   nS CPR < 2000
  50   nS CPR ≥ 2000, ± 5mA load
Output Fall Time   100   nS CPR < 2000
  50   nS CPR ≥ 2000, ± 5mA load

DIFFERENTIAL OPTION

  • D Option provides differential line driver output
  • Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
  • Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C
  • For complete details, see the EM1 or EM2 product pages
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V
Supply Current   29 36 mA CPR < 500, no load 
  56 65 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load
  74 88 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load
Low-level Output   0.2 0.4 V IOL = 20mA max.
High-level Output 2.4 3.4   V IOH = -20mA max.
Differential Output Rise/Fall Time     15  nS  

HIGH-VOLTAGE OPTION

  • H option uses a higher supply voltage and provides both single-ended and open-collector outputs
  • Single-ended outputs are 5V TTL compatible (same as S option). See Pin-out.
  • Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
  • For complete details, see the EM1 or EM2 product pages
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage 7.5   30.0 V  
Supply Current, 24V power   8 10 mA CPR < 500, no load
  16 19 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load
  22 25 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load
Open Collector "On" Resistance   2   ohms  
Open Collector Sink Current     200 mA  
Output Low Voltage     0.4 V 200 mA sink current
Open Collector Pullup Voltage     50 V  

PIN-OUTS

5-PIN SINGLE-ENDED
S OPTION (1)

 10-PIN DIFFERENTIAL
D OPTION (2)
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Ground 1 Ground
2 Index 2 Ground
3 A channel 3 Index-
4 +5VDC power 4 Index+
5 B channel 5 A- channel
    6 A+ channel
    7 +5VDC power
    8 +5VDC power
    9 B- channel
    10 B+ channel

 

10-PIN HIGH-VOLTAGE
H OPTION (2)
Pin Description
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 Index- (open collector)
4 Index+ (single-ended)
5 A- channel (open collector)
6 A+ channel (single-ended)
7 7.5-30V power
8 7.5-30V power
9 B- channel (open collector)
10 B+ channel (single-ended)

 

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

PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATIONS

Title Date Description Download
HB5M, HB6M & HD25 - PCN 7315 5/17/2023 As part of our ongoing continuous improvement efforts, we are updating our HB5M, HB6M and HD25 series of optical encoders to make product labeling clearer and permanent. The aluminum housing of these encoders will now be anodized black, and labeling will be laser etched onto the surface, providing more contrast and legibility. Previously pin-outs were machined into the housing and product labeling was printed onto an adhesive label that was placed on the side of the product. Product labeling will also now appear on the top surface of the encoder near the pin-out labeling. 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
EM1 & EM2 Update - PCN 4199 1/14/2014 Based on our continuous process improvement program, US Digital is changing the current marking method for our EM1 and EM2 encoder modules to a serialization method. This change will allow for each module to have a unique code; the current marking method is based on a date code system that includes all encoder modules produced within a specific week / year. The serialization system will be based on a hexadecimal system. Download

Additional Information

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.
  • For ordering information please see the Compatible Cables / Connectors section above.

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