S5 Features
- Shafted rotary encoder
- 25 Resolutions from 32-5,000 CPR (128-20,000 PPR)
- Two shaft sizes: 6 mm, 1/4 in.
- Three torque options
- Optional Index channel, Differential, and High-Voltage outputs
- Secure latching connector/cable (sold separately)

US Digital S5 Rotary Shaft Encoder Description
The S5 rotary shaft encoder converts shaft position or speed into a quadrature output signal. This rotary encoder delivers up to 20,000 PPR resolution in a glass-filled polymer housing. Available in two shaft sizes: 6 mm, 1/4 in.
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 S5 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.
Mechanical Drawings
Specifications
ENVIRONMENTAL
Parameter | Value | Units |
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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 |
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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) |
1.01 oz. 1.28 oz. 1.28 oz. |
1.15 oz. 1.42 oz. 1.42 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 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 or EM2 product pages
PARAMETER | MIN. | TYP. | MAX. | UNITS | CONDITIONS |
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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 | |||
0.25 | 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 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
10-PIN DIFFERENTIAL D OPTION (2) |
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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) |
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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.
Notes
- Cables and connectors are not included and must be ordered separately.
- For ordering information please 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.
Configuration Options |
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S5 | - | CPR (Cycles Per Revolution) 32 50 96 100 192 200 250 256 360 400 500 512 540 720 800 900 1000 1024 1250 2000 2048 2500 4000 4096 5000 | - | Shaft Diameter 236 (6mm) 250 (1/4") | - | Index IE (Index) NE (Non-Index) | - | Output S (Single-Ended) H (Single-Ended High-Voltage) D (Differential) | - | Torque D (Default Torque) B (Ball Bearing) N (Light Static Drag) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PLEASE NOTE: This chart is for informational use only. Certain product configuration combinations are not available. Visit the S5 product page for pricing and additional information. |