Linear Encoder 500mm

This linear encoder converts movement along it’s 500mm of travel into a quadrature signal that is readable by any of our encoder interfaces. It has an index channel that triggers in several places along the length of the encoder to aid in startup calibration.

Connection

By default this encoder ships with a DB9 connector that has the following pinout:

DB9 Pinout

Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Signal NC Gnd NC Shield NC A Vcc B Index
Color Black Shielding Yellow Red Green Brown

In order to connect this device to a Phidgets encoder board, you’ll need to remove the DB9 connector and solder on the included 5-pin encoder cable. See the Connection & Compatibility tab for more details.

Comes Packaged with

Linear Encoder Parts

  • Phidget encoder cable with heat-shrink tubes
  • Debris shielding
  • Two mounting plates
  • Washers (2x large, 4x medium, 6x small)
  • M5 Screws (2x 40mm, 2x 30mm, 4x 20mm)
  • M4 Screws (4x 20mm, 5x 12mm)
  • 4x Metal mounting shim
  • 3x Plastic cable clip

Product Specifications

Encoder Properties
Length Resolution 5 μm/cyc
Electrical Properties
Supply Voltage Min 5 V DC
Supply Voltage Max 5 V DC
Physical Properties
Travel 500 mm
IP Rating IP55
Maximum Speed 1 m/s

Encoder Interfaces

Encoder wiringEncoder wiring

This linear encoder must be read by an encoder interface. These interfaces will interpret the two quadrature signals in order to determine the continuous position of the carriage. If you want to use the device with one of our encoder interfaces you will need to remove the DB9 connector and solder on the included 5-pin encoder cable. You’ll need to connect them as follows:

Encoder Green Red Yellow Brown Black
Cable Connector Brown Red White Green Black