EC35 Motor Commutation Encoder

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EC35 Features

  • Kit version for mounting on a motor or other rotating shaft
  • U/V/W commutation outputs (differential or open-collector)
  • 0-12 poles or custom
  • 11 Resolutions from 500 to 60,000 CPR (2,000 to 240,000 PPR)
  • For NEMA 17 to 34 and larger motors
  • Supports 5 shaft sizes (5 to 8 mm and 1/4 to 3/8 in.)
  • Index output is standard
  • High retention cable (sold separately)

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US Digital EC35 Motor Encoder Description

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The US Digital EC35 motor encoder mounts directly to a motor but can also be installed on any rotating shaft. This incremental encoder uses a specially patterned optical disk on a precision-machined aluminum hub. In addition to a quadrature and differential index output, this encoder also provides a commutation output (differential or open-collector) for brushless motors with various pole counts.

This disk, in combination with an IC detector, creates a system that provides high resolution up to 60,000 CPR and is tolerant to mechanical misalignment. A push-on hub design securely grips the shaft without set screws, and a robust, glass-filled polymer housing provides easy installation in space-limited applications. 

A built-in, removable spacer tool ensures that the encoder disk is automatically set to the correct gap when the encoder housing is mounted. The encoder can be "timed" by rotating a ring on the assembly and pressing the ring in with a simple tool to lock everything into place.

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

Please Note: Due to the EC35's push-on hub design, it is recommended for use as a one-time installation.

Product Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL

PARAMETER PARAMETER UNITS
Operating Temperature -20 to 105 C
Electrostatic Discharge, IEC 61000-4-2 ±12 kV
Vibration (10Hz to 2kHz, sinusoidal) 20  G
Shock (6 milliseconds, half-sine) 75 G

MECHANICAL

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS
Max. Shaft Axial Play ±0.003 in.
Max. Shaft Runout 0.001 T.I.R. in.
Max. Acceleration 250000 rad/sec²

Maximum RPM, CPR ≤ 2500
e.x. CPR = 2500, max. rpm = 9600

 ((24 x 10^6) / CPR) RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 4000 12000 RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 5000 9600 RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 10000 6000 RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 20000 3000 RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 40000 1440 RPM
Maximum RPM, CPR = 60000 960 RPM
Codewheel Moment of Inertia 6.48 x 10-5 oz-in-s2
Required Shaft Length 0.500 to 0.565 in.
Mounting Screw Torque 2-3 in-lbs
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances Download

ELECTRICAL

SPECIFICATIONS MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS NOTES
Supply Current
  CPR ≤ 2500
  CPR > 2500		  
13
37		  
17
44
mA
no output load, max. frequency output
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V  
Differential High Level Output 2.5 3.5   V loh = -8 mA
Differential Low Level Output     0.5  V lol = 8 mA
Differential Rise/Fall Time   100   ns  
Open collector pullup voltage     30 V lload = 100 mA
Open collector "on" resistance   0.2   ohm lload = 100 mA
Frequency Response,
CPR ≤ 2,500		     400 kHz  
Frequency Response,
CPR = 4,000 & 5000		     800 kHz  
Frequency Response,
CPR = 10,000		     1 MHz  
Frequency Response,
CPR = 20,000 / 40,000 / 60,000		     960 kHz  

 

INCREMENTAL OUTPUT TIMING

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
Symmetry, S1, S2  108 180  252 elec. deg.
Quadrature Delay, Q  45 90  135 elec. deg.
Index Width, W  45 90  135 elec. deg.

A leads B for CCW shaft rotation, and B leads A for CW rotation viewed from the top side of the encoder.

ACCESSORIES

Screws:

Part #: SCREW-256-188-SH
Description: Socket Head Cap, #2-56 UNC x 3/16"
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are included

Part #: SCREW-M25-5MM-PH
Description: Pan Head, Phillips M2.5 x 0.45 x 5mm
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2

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

COMMUTATION OUTPUT TIMING

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS
State width, 4 pole  27 30  33 angular deg.
State width, 6 pole  17 20  23 angular deg.
State width, 8 pole  12 15  18 angular deg.
State width, 10 pole  9 12  15 angular deg.
State width, 12 pole  7 10  13 angular deg.

PIN-OUTS

Pin "D" Output Option "C" Output Option "0" pole Option
1 A+ (A Quadrature) A+ (A Quadrature) A+ (A Quadrature)
2 A- A- A-
3 B+ (B Quadrature) B+ (B Quadrature) B+ (B Quadrature)
4 B- B- B-
5 Z+ (Index) Z+ (Index) Z+ (Index)
6 Z- Z- Z-
7 U+ (U Commutation) U (Open collector) no connection
8 U- no connection no connection
9 V+ (V Commutation) V (Open collector) no connection
10 V- no connection no connection
11 W+ (W Commutation) W (Open collector) no connection
12 W- no connection no connection
13 +5V power  +5V power +5V power
14 GND  GND GND
15 no connection  no connection no connection

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.

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