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:
| 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
- 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
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 |