E6A2 E6A2
2
Miniature Rotary Encoder for
Positioning in Space-Confined Areas
Wide variety of supply voltages and output
forms to match input devices
Models with zero index function ideal
for positioning applications
High resolution models (300 or 360 pulses
per revolution) substantially improve
measuring accuracy
High response frequency and noise
immunity make encoders ideal for
factory automation applications
Incremental Rotary Encoder E6A2
Ordering Information
When ordering, add the resolution (pulses per revolution) between the part number and cable length.
For example, E6A2-CWZ3E
200
P/R 0.5M.
ENCODERS
Resolution (pulses per revolution) Output phases Output form Supply voltage Part number
10, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360 A Voltage 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CS3E ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
Open collector 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CS3C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
Open collector 12 to 24 VDC E6A2-CS5C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
100, 200 A, B Voltage 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CW3E ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
Open collector 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CW3C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
Open collector 12 to 24 VDC E6A2-CW5C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
100, 200 A, B, Z (zero) Voltage 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CWZ3E ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
Open collector 5 to 12 VDC E6A2-CWZ3C ❑❑❑P/R 0.5M
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Description Part number
Shaft coupler (supplied with each encoder) E69-C04B
Mounting bracket (supplied with E6A2-CWZ encoders) E69-1
E6A2 E6A2
3
Part number E6A2- E6A2- E6A2- E6A2- E6A2- E6A2- E6A2- E6A2-
CS3E CW3E CWZ3E CS3C CW3C CWZ3C CS5C CW5C
Supply voltage 5 VDC -5% to 12 VDC +10%; max. 5% ripple peak-to-peak 12 VDC -10% to 24 VDC
+15%; max. 5% ripple
Current consumption 30 mA max. 50 mA max. 20 mA max. 30 mA max. 20 mA max.
Resolution 10, 60, 100, 200 100, 200 10, 60, 100, 200 100, 200 10, 60, 100, 200
(pulses per revolution) 100, 200, 100, 200, 100, 200,
300, 360 300, 360 300, 360
Output phases A A, B A, B, Z A A, B A, B, Z A A, B
Output form Voltage output Open collector output Open collector output
Output capacity Output resistance: 2 kApplied voltage: 30 VDC max. Applied voltage: 30 VDC
Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Residual voltage: 0.4 V
Sink current: 20 mA max. Sink current: 30 mA max. Sink current: 30 mA max.
Maximum response 30 kHz 20 kHz 20 kHz 30 kHz 20 kHz 20 kHz 30 kHz 20 kHz
frequency
Rotation direction Reversible, CW + CCW Reversible, CW + CCW Reversible, CW + CCW
Phase difference 90° ±45°90° ±45°—90° ±45°90° ±45°—90° ±45°
of output
Output rise and fall times 1.0 µs max. (at sink current of 1.0 µs max. (at control output voltage of 5 V and
10 mA with 2 m cable) load resistance of 1 k with 2 m cable)
Starting torque 10 g-cm (0.14 oz.-inch) max.
Shaft loading Radial 1 kgf (7.2 ft•lbs)
Axial 0.5 kgf (3.6 ft•lbs)
Moment of inertia 1 g-cm2 (0.0055 oz-inch2)
Maximum rpm 5,000 rpm
Electrical connection Prewired with 0.5 m (1.64 ft) length cable
Weight Approx. 35 g (1.2 oz)
Enclosure rating IEC: IP50
Ambient Operating -10°C to 55°C (14°F to 131°F)
temperature Storage -25°C to 80°C (-13°F to 176°F)
Ambient humidity 35% to 85% RH
Vibration resistance Mechanical durability: 10 to 55 Hz, 1.5 mm double amplitude, in X, Y, and Z directions for 2 hours each
Shock resistance Mechanical durability: 500 m/s2 (approx. 50 G) in X, Y, and Z directions, 3 times each
Insulation resistance 10 M minimum at 500 VDC between current-carrying part and housing
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 minute between current-carrying part and housing
Specifications
E6A2 E6A2
4
E6A2-CS E6A2-CW, E6A2-CWZ
Output transistor Direction of rotation: CCW
Counterclockwise as viewed CCW direction
from the shaft
Direction of rotation: CW
Clockwise as viewed CW direction
from the shaft
OFF (L)
ON (H)* (100%)
T
1/2 ± 1/4 T
(50% ± 25%)
(360°)
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output A
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output B
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output Z
T
1/4T ± 1/8T (90° ± 45°)
Open Collector Output
E6A2-CS❑❑C, E6A2-CW❑❑C E6A2-CWZ3C
Main
circuit
Brown (Red)
Vcc (+5 to 12 V)
or (+12 to 24 V)
Black (White), White (Green)
30 VDC
30 mA max.
Blue (Black)
Main
circuit
Brown (Red)
Vcc (+5 to 12 V)
30 VDC
30 mA max.
Blue (Black)
4
Black (White), White (Green)
Orange (Yellow)
Output (A,B) Output (A,B,Z)
Note:
1. The white (green) and orange (yellow)
lines of the single type (E6A2-CS) do
not output signals (no connection).
2. The orange (yellow) line of the
reversible type (E6A2-CW) does not
output signal (no connection).
3. The voltage output type is capable of
sinking a maximum of 20 mA.
OUTPUT CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Voltage Output
E6A2-CS3E, E6A2-CW3E E6A2-CWZ3E Wire Color Code
Note: IEC colors shown first.
Wire color Signal
Brown (Red) VCC
Black (White) A
White (Green) B
Orange (Yellow) Z
Blue (Black) 0 V (common)
Main
circuit
2kVcc (+5 to 12 V)
Black (White), White (Green)
Output (A,B)
Blue (Black)
0 V
Main
circuit
2k
4
Brown (Red)
Vcc (+5 to 12 V)
Output (A,B,Z)
Blue (Black)
0 V
Brown (Red)
Black (White), White
(Green), Orange (Yellow)
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output A
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output B
OFF (L)
ON (H)*
Output Z
(360°)
T
1/4T ± 1/8T (90° ± 45°)
TIMING CHARTS
Note:
1. *(H) and (L) indicate the output levels of the voltage output type.
2. Output A leads B by 1/4T ±1/8T when the shaft revolves clockwise. Output A lags
behind B by 1/4T ±1/8T when the shaft revolves counterclockwise.
0 V
0 V
Operation
E6A2 E6A2
Dimensions
Unit: mm (inch)
ENCODERS
3.5 dia.
Two
C0.5 8
4
32 (1.26)
dia.
+0
-0.05
9.7
(0.38)
2.8
1.6
120°
120°
120°
+0.05
-0
Panel
Three M3
Note:
1. Material: Glass-filled polybutadiene terephthalate (PBT).
2. A coupler is supplied with each E6A2 encoder.
3. Each set screw must be tightened to 2.5 kg-cm (2.17 in-lbs)
Four M4 hex
socket head
set screws
1.5
29 (1.14)
21(0.83)
5.2 5.2
50 (1.97)
max.
15.6
2.7
10.6
2.7
4 (0.16)
dia. 13 (0.51)
dia.
18 (0.71)
25 (0.98) dia.
Two M3,
Depth: 4
12
(0.47)
dia.
22
(0.87)
dia. 8 (0.31)
8
(0.32)
6
5.5
*Output cable (shielded) O.D.: 4 dia.
Standard length: 50 cm (1.64 ft)
10
(0.39) 2
1.5
Mounting Bracket E69-1
supplied with E6A2-CWZ encoders Dimensions with Encoder
ACCESSORIES
Shaft Coupler E69-C04B
12 (0.47)
dia.
8.5
(0.33)
3.6
5 (0.20)
OMRON ELECTRONICS LLC OMRON CANADA, INC.
One East Commerce Drive 885 Milner Avenue
Schaumburg, IL 60173 Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5V8
1-800-55-OMRON 416-286-6465
Cat. No. CEDSAX4 11/01 Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.
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