S6 Rotary Shaft Encoder

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S6 Features

  • Shafted rotary encoder
  • 15 Resolutions from 64 to 10,000 CPR (256 to 40,000 PPR)
  • Available in 6 mm and 1/4 in. shaft sizes
  • Three torque options
  • Optional Index channel, Differential and High-Voltage Outputs
  • Secure latching connector/cable (sold separately)

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US Digital S6 Rotary Shaft Encoder Description

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The S6 rotary shaft encoder converts shaft position or speed into a quadrature output signal. This rotary encoder delivers up to 40,000 PPR resolution in a glass-filled polymer housing. Available in 6 mm and 1/4 in. shaft sizes.

US Digital offers three different torque options for various uses: 

  • Default (-D): sleeve bushing with higher damping for human interface applications.

  • Ball bearing (-B): miniature precision ball bearings suitable for high-speed applications.

  • Light static drag (-N): sleeve bushing with lower damping for low-speed applications.

This optical rotary encoder features three output options: single-ended, single-ended High-Voltage, and differential. For differential versions, the internal line driver (26C31) can source and sink 20mA at TTL levels. The recommended receiver is the industry-standard 26C32.

The S6 incremental 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 option), IEC 61000-4-2
Differential (D, L option), 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 SLEEVE BUSHING BALL BEARING
Max. Acceleration 250000 rad/sec² 250000 rad/sec²
Max. Shaft Speed (mechanical) 100 rpm (1) 10000 rpm (1)
Max. Shaft Torque 0.5 in-oz (D-option)
0.3 in-oz (N-option)		 0.05 in-oz (B-option)
Max. Shaft Loading 2 lbs. dynamic
20 lbs. static		 1 lb.
Bearing Life > 1000000 revolutions L10 = (19.3/Fr)³ *
Where L10 = bearing life in millions of revs, and
Fr = radial shaft loading in pounds
Weight
  Single-ended (S option)
  Differential (D option)
  High-Voltage, Open-Collector (H, C option)
1.92 oz.
2.00 oz.
2.00 oz.
1.78 oz.
1.86 oz.
1.86 oz.
Max. Shaft Runout 0.0015 in. T.I.R. 0.0015 in. T.I.R.
Max. Panel Nut Tightening Torque 20 in-lbs 20 in-lbs
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances Download

* Only valid with negligible axial shaft loading.

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

PHASE RELATIONSHIP

B leads A for clockwise shaft rotation, and A leads B for counterclockwise rotation when viewed from the shaft side 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 and EM2 product pages
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage 4.5  5.0 5.5 V  
Supply Current   27
54
72		 33
62
85		 mA
mA
mA		 CPR < 1000, no load 
CPR ≥ 1000 and < 3600, no load
CPR ≥ 3600, no load
Low-level Output  

0.05
0.25		 0.5
0.5		 V
mA
mA
mA		 IOL = 8mA max., CPR < 3600
IOL = 5mA max., CPR ≥ 3600
no load, CPR < 3600
no load, CPR ≥ 3600
High-level Output 2.0
2.0

4.8
3.5		   V
V
V
V		 IOH = -8mA max., CPR < 3600
IOH = -5mA max., CPR ≥ 3600
no load, CPR < 3600
no load, CPR ≥ 3600
Output Current Per Channel -8
-5		   8
5		 mA
mA		 CPR < 3600
CPR ≥ 3600
Output Rise Time   110
50		   nS
nS		 CPR < 3600
CPR ≥ 3600
Output Fall Time   35
50		   nS
nS		 CPR < 3600
CPR ≥ 3600

DIFFERENTIAL OPTION

  • D Option provides differential line driver 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 and EM2 product pages
PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS
Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V  
Supply Current
56
74		 29
65
88		 36
mA
mA		 mA
CPR ≥ 1000 and < 3600, no load
CPR ≥ 3600, no load		 CPR < 1000, 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
16
22		 10
19
25		 mA
mA
mA		 CPR < 500, no load
CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load
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)		 10-PIN HIGH-VOLTAGE
H OPTION (2)
Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description
1 Ground 1 Ground 1 Ground
2 Index 2 Ground 2 Ground
3 A channel 3 Index- 3 Index- (open collector)
4 +5VDC power 4 Index+ 4 Index+ (single-ended)
5 B channel 5 A- channel 5 A- channel (open collector)
    6 A+ channel 6 A+ channel (single-ended)
    7 +5VDC power 7 7.5-30V power
    8 +5VDC power 8 7.5-30V power
    9 B- channel 9 B- channel (open collector)
    10 B+ channel 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
Marketing/Insert - PCN 7058 11/04/2020 As part of our ongoing continuous improvement efforts, improvements are being incorporated into the E6, S6 and H6 series of Optical Encoders, including both single-end and differential output versions. Download
Laser Marking - PCN 5253 6/17/2015 As part of our ongoing continuous improvement efforts, US Digital is changing the labeling/marking method for our E3, E6, H3, H6, S1, S2 and S6 products. 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
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

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Product Notes

  • Cables and connectors are not included and must be ordered separately.
  • For ordering information please configure the product and you'll see the Compatible Cables / Connectors section above.
  • US Digital® warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.

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