Slim Incremental 50-mm-dia.

Rotary Encoder

E6C2-C CSM_E6C2-C_DS_E_6_4

General-purpose Encoder with

External Diameter of 50 mm
• Incremental model
• External diameter of 50 mm.
• Resolution of up to 2,000 ppr.
• IP64 (improved oil-proof construction with sealed bearings)
• Side or back connections are possible. Pre-wired Models with cable
connected at an angle.

For the most recent information on models that have been certified for
Be sure to read Safety Precautions on safety standards, refer to your OMRON website.
page 4.

Ordering Information
Encoders [Refer to Dimensions on page 5.]
Power supply
Output configuration Resolution (pulses/rotation) Model
voltage
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600
Open-collector output E6C2-CWZ6C (resolution) 2M
5 to 24 VDC
(NPN) Example: E6C2-CWZ6C 10P/R 2M
720, 800, 1,000, 1,024, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000

100, 200, 360, 500, 600

Open-collector output E6C2-CWZ5B (resolution) 2M
12 to 24 VDC
(PNP) Example: E6C2-CWZ5B 100P/R 2M
1,000, 2,000

10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600 E6C2-CWZ3E (resolution) 2M
5 to 12 VDC Voltage output
720, 800, 1,000, 1,024, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000 Example: E6C2-CWZ3E 10P/R 2M

10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600 E6C2-CWZ1X (resolution) 2M
5 VDC Line-driver output
720, 800, 1,000, 1,024, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000 Example: E6C2-CWZ1X 10P/R 2M

Accessories (Order Separately) [Refer to Dimensions on Rotary Encoder Accessories.]

Name Model Remarks
E69-C06B ---
E69-C68B Different end diameter
Couplings
E69-C610B Different end diameter
E69-C06M Metal construction
E69-FCA ---
Flanges
E69-FCA02 E69-2 Servo Mounting Bracket provided.
Servo Mounting Bracket E69-2 Provided with E69-FCA02 Flange.
Refer to Accessories for details.

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Ratings and Specifications
Item Model E6C2-CWZ6C E6C2-CWZ5B E6C2-CWZ3E E6C2-CWZ1X
Power supply 5 VDC −5% to 24 VDC +15%, 12 VDC −10% to 24 VDC +15%, 5 VDC −5% to 12 VDC +10%,
5 VDC ±5%, ripple (p-p): 5% max.
voltage ripple (p-p): 5% max. ripple (p-p): 5% max. ripple (p-p): 5% max.
Current
0.6 W max. (80 mA max.) 0.8 W max. (100 mA max.) 0.6 W max. (100 mA max.) 160 mA max.
consumption*1
10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200,
Resolution 300, 360, 400, 500, 600, 720, 100, 200, 360, 500, 600, 1,000, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 100, 200, 300, 360, 400, 500, 600, 720, 800,
(pulses/rotation) 800, 1,000, 1,024, 1,200, 1,500, 2,000 1,000, 1,024, 1,200, 1,500, 1,800, 2,000
1,800, 2,000
Output phases Phases A, B, and Z Phases A, A, B, B, Z, and Z
Output configuration NPN open-collector output PNP open-collector output Voltage output (NPN output) Line driver output*2
AM26LS31 equivalent
Applied voltage: 30 VDC max. Applied voltage: 30 VDC max. Output resistance: 2 kΩ Output voltage:
Sink current: 35 mA max. Source current: 35 mA max. Output current: 20 mA max. High level: IO = −20 mA
Output capacity
Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. Low level: IS = 20 mA
(at sink current of 35 mA) (at source current of 35 mA) (at sink current of 20 mA) Output voltage: VO = 2.5 V min.
VS = 0.5 V max.
Maximum response
100 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz
frequency*3
Phase difference
90°±45° between A and B (1/4 T ± 1/8 T)
between outputs
1 μs max.
0.1 μs max.
Rise and fall times of (Control output voltage: 5 V, Load 1 μs max.
output resistance: 1 kΩ, Cable length: (Cable length: 2 m, Load current: 10 mA) (Cable length: 2 m, IO = −20 mA,
IS = 20 mA)
2 m)
Starting torque 10 mN·m max.
Moment of inertia 1×10−6 kg·m2 max.; 3 × 10−7 kg·m2 max. at 600 P/R max.
Shaft Radial 50 N
loading Thrust 30 N
Maximum
6,000 r/min
permissible speed
Protection circuits Power supply reverse polarity protection, Load short-circuit protection ---
Ambient temperature
Operating: −10 to 70°C (with no icing), Storage: −25 to 85°C (with no icing)
range
Ambient humidity
Operating/Storage: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
range
Insulation resistance 100 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC) between current-carrying parts and case
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between current-carrying parts and case
Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 500 Hz, 150 m/s2 or 2-mm double amplitude for 11 min 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Shock resistance Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Degree of protection IEC 60529 IP64, in-house standards: oilproof
Connection method Pre-wired Models (Standard cable length: 2 m)
Material Case: Zinc alloy, Main unit: Aluminum, Shaft: SUS420J2
Weight
Approx. 400 g
(packed state)
Accessories Instruction manual Note: Coupling, mounting bracket and hex-head spanner are sold separately.
Note: Origin Indication
The following illustration shows the relationship between phase Z and the origin. Set cut face D to the phase Z origin as shown in the illustration.
Phase Z origin

Origin

Cut face D

120˚ 120˚
38 dia.

*1. An inrush current of approximately 9 A will flow for approximately 0.3 ms when the power is turned ON.
*2. The line driver output is a data transmission circuit compatible with RS-422A and long-distance transmission is possible with a twisted-pair cable.(AM26LS31
equivalent)
*3. The maximum electrical response speed is determined by the resolution and maximum response frequency as follows:
Maximum response frequency
Maximum electrical response speed (rpm) = × 60
Resolution
This means that the E6C2-C Rotary Encoder will not operate electrically if its speed exceeds the maximum electrical response speed.

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I/O Circuit Diagrams
Model/Output Circuits Output mode Connection
E6C2-CWZ6C

5 VDC −5% to
24 VDC +15% E6C2-CWZ6C NPN Open-collector Output Model
Black, white, orange E6C2-CWZ5B PNP Open-collector Output Model
Output signal
E6C2-C NPN (Black: phase A,
main
circuit
transistor White: phase B,
Orange: phase Z) Direction of rotation: CW Direction of rotation: CCW
35 mA
max. (as viewed from end of shaft) (as viewed from end of shaft)
3.3 Ω 30 VDC
max. Blue CW CCW
0V T(360˚) T(360˚)
Shield ON ON
GND Phase A Phase A
OFF OFF
ON ON
Phase B Phase B
E6C2-CWZ5B OFF
1/4˚±1/8T(90˚±45˚)
OFF
1/4±1/8T (90˚±45˚)
ON ON Color Terminal
Phase Z Phase Z
OFF OFF Power supply
Brown
−10% to Brown
12 VDC
24 VDC +15% Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T (+Vcc)
3.9 Ω faster than phase B. slower than phase B. Output phase
Black
E6C2-C
35 mA
max. The ONs in the above timing chart mean that the A
main Black, white,
orange output transistor is ON and the OFFs mean that the Output phase
circuit White
PNP
Output signal
(Black: phase A, White: output transistor is OFF. B
transistor phase B, Orange: phase
Output phase
Blue
0V Orange
Shield
Z
GND
Blue 0 V (common)

E6C2-CWZ3E
E6C2-CWZ3E Voltage Output Model
Brown
5 VDC −5% to
2 kΩ
12 VDC +10% Direction of rotation: CW Direction of rotation: CCW
Black, white, orange (as viewed from end of shaft) (as viewed from end of shaft)
Output signal
E6C2-C NPN (Black: phase A, White: phase CW CCW
main transistor B, Orange: phase Z) T(360˚) T(360˚)
circuit H H
20mA Phase A Phase A
3.3 Ω max. L L
Blue H H
0V Phase B Phase B
L L
Shield 1/4±1/8T (90˚±45˚) 1/4±1/8T (90˚±45˚)
GND H H
Phase Z Phase Z
L L

Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T

faster than phase B. slower than phase B.
“H” and “L” in the diagrams are the output voltage
levels of phases A, B, and Z.

E6C2-CWZ1X
E6C2-CWZ1X Line Driver Output Model Color Terminal
Power supply
Brown
5 VDC ±5% Brown
Direction of rotation: CW (+Vcc)
Direction of rotation: CCW
Black, white, orange
Non-reversed output
(as viewed from end of shaft) (as viewed from end of shaft) Black Output phase A
E6C2-C
main
AM26
LS31
(Black: phase A, White: phase B,
Black, White, Orange Orange: phase Z) CW CCW White Output phase B
equivalent
T(360˚) T(360˚)
circuit (with red stripe)
Reversed output
H H
Orange Output phase Z
(Black/red: Phase A, White/red: Phase A Phase A
Phase B, Orange/red: Phase Z) L L Black/red
Blue Output phase A
0V
Phase B
H
Phase B
H stripes
Shield
GND L L
1/4±1/8T (90˚±45˚) White/red
1/4±1/8T (90˚±45˚) Output phase B
Phase Z
H
Phase Z
H
stripes
L L
Orange/
Phase A
H
Phase A
H Output phase Z
L L red stripes
Phase B
H
Phase B
H Blue 0 V (common)
L L
Note: Receiver: AM26LS32
H H
Phase Z Phase Z equivalent
L L
Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T Note: Phase A is 1/4 T ± 1/8 T
faster than phase B. slower than phase B.
“H” and “L” in the diagrams are the output voltage
levels of phases A, B, and Z.

Note: 1. The shielded cable outer core (shield) is not connected to the inner area or to the case.
2. The phase A, phase B, and phase Z circuits are all identical.
3. Normally, connect GND to 0 V or to an external ground.

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Safety Precautions
Refer to Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
WARNING Precautions for Correct Use
This product is not designed or rated for ensuring (1) Since the product consists of high-precision components, handle
safety of persons either directly or indirectly. it with utmost care.
Do not use it for such purposes. (2) Be careful not to expose the product to water or oil.
(3) Be sure to turn off the power supply before wiring. If the output line
contacts the power supply line while the power is being supplied,
the output circuit may be damaged.
Precautions for Safe Use (4) If the product is mounted and wired with a cord, do not pull the
(1) Do not use the product in excess of the rated voltage. Applying cord with force greater than 29.4 N.
voltages beyond the rated voltage range may cause the product (5) If securing the product with screws, tighten the screws to a torque
to break or burn; During operating, if applying voltages below the ⋅
of less than 0.49 N m.
rated voltage range may cause the output to shut down. At that (6) Be careful not to apply excessive load to the shaft. Excessive load
time, please restart the power. may cause the product break. Especially when linking with a
(2) Avoid wiring the product's cables parallel to power lines or high- chain, timing belt, or gears, connect a separate bearing before the
voltage lines. Doing so may cause the product to malfunction due coupling to the product.
to induction or may cause the damage the product. (7) If an installation error such as misalignment is too large, (in case
(3) If surge occurs in the power supply, connect a surge absorber using the coupling or without coupling) the shaft will be subjected
between the power supply terminals to absorb the surge. to an excessive load which will damage it or shorten its service
Minimize the wiring length to prevent the product from being life. Be careful when installing.
affected by noise, etc. (8) When inserting the shaft in the coupling, do not use excessive
(4) Since improper pulses may occur when the power is turned on or force (by striking it with hammer, for example).
off, use the devices connected to this product at least 1.0 seconds (9) When installing or removing the coupling, do not apply an
before or after the power is turned on or off. excessive being, compressing, or tensile force.
(5) Be careful when wiring, such as being careful with the polarities of
the power supply. Incorrect wiring may break or burn the product.
● Wiring
(6) Do not short-circuit the load. Doing so may break or burn the
product. In case of load short-circuit (except E6C2-CWZ1X), the Cable Extension Characteristics
product will shut down the output. At that time, please solve the • When the cable length is extended, the output waveform startup
short-circuit and restart the power. time is lengthened and it affects the phase difference
(7) Do not use the encoder under the environment with explosive or characteristics of phases A and B. Conditions will change
ignition gas. according to frequency, noise, and other factors. As a guideline,
(8) Never disassemble, repair nor tamper with the product. use a cable length of 10 m* or less. If the cable must be more than
2 m, use a Model with a Line-driver Output (max. length for line-
driver output: 100 m).
* Recommended Cable
Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm2
Spiral shield
Conductor resistance: 92 Ω/km max. (20°C)
Insulation resistance: 5 Ω/km min. (20°C)
• The output waveform startup time changes not only according to
the length of the cable, but also according to the load resistance
and the cable type.
• Extending the cable length not only changes the startup time, but
also increases the output residual voltage.
● Connection
Spurious pulses may be generated when power is turned ON and
OFF. Wait at least 0.1 s after turning ON the power to the Encoder
before using the connected device, and stop using the connected
device at least 0.1 s before turning OFF the power to the Encoder.
Also, turn ON the power to the load only after turning ON the power
to the Encoder.

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(Unit: mm)
Dimensions Tolerance class IT16 applies to dimensions in this datasheet unless otherwise specified.

Encoder
E6C2-CWZ@@ (60)
Origin of Phase Z Three, M4 15 5 40 (6.59)
holes; Depth: 1.6 10
7 mm
0
6 -0.021 dia.
1
0
25 -0.021
50 dia. dia.

120˚ 120˚
38 dia.

5-dia. oil-resistant PVC-insulated shielded cable with 5 conductors

(line driver: 8 conductors)
(Conductor cross section: 0.2 mm2, Insulator diameter: 1.0 mm),
Standard length: 2 m

Accessories (Order Separately)

Couplings Flanges
E69-C06B E69-FCA
E69-C68B E69-FCA02
E69-C610B
E69-C06M

Servo Mounting Bracket

E69-2 (Three brackets in a set.)
Refer to Accessories for details.

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