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Ratings and Specifications

Linear Encoder

ModelE6L-HW4C
Power supply voltage24 VDC ±10%, ripple (p-p): 5% max.
Current consumption *60 mA max.
Resolution (signal period)1 mm
Output phasesPhases A and B (Phase A is first in forward direction.)
Phase difference between outputs90°±45° between A and B (1/4 T ± 1/8 T)
Detection ScalesE6L-S (Slit pitch: 1 mm, Slit width: 0.5 mm) or equivalent
Allowable detection scale variationDetection scale position variation: ±3 mm
Inclination: ±1° For details, refer to Mounting Dimensions on the next page.
Output configurationNPN open-collector output
Output capacityApplied voltage: 30 VDC max., Sink current: 20 mA max., Residual voltage: 1.0 V max. (at sink current of 20 mA)
Output logicNegative logic (high = 0, low = 1)
Maximum response speed2 m/s
Rise and fall times of output1 μs max. (Control output voltage: 30 V, Sink current: 20 mA, Cable length: 1 m)
Protection circuitsPower supply reverse polarity protection
Ambient illumination5,000 lx max. (Light source: incandescent lamp, Color temperature: 3,200±100 K)
Ambient temperature rangeOperating: -10 to 55°C (with no icing), Storage: -25 to 65°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity rangeOperating/Storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Insulation resistance20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength1,000 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
Vibration resistanceDestruction: 10 to 500 Hz, 100 m/s2 or 1.5-mm double amplitude for 11 min 10 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistanceDestruction: 500 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protectionIEC 60529 IP50
Connection methodPre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 1 m)
MaterialCase: PBT
Weight (packed state)Approx. 200 g
AccessoriesInstruction manual

*An inrush current of approximately 9 A will flow for approximately 0.5 ms when the power is turned ON.

Detection Scales

ModelE6L-S1M-1 280E6L-S1M-10 280E6L-S1M-1 475E6L-S1M-10 475
No. in package110110
Total length280 mm475 mm
Effective stroke length275 mm470 mm
MaterialStainless steel (SUS304)
Slit pitch1 mm (slit width: 0.5 mm)

Caution: In the interenst of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.