Rotary Encoder E6B2

New General-purpose Incremental

Rotary Encoder
A wide operating voltage range of 5 to 24 VDC
(open collector model).
Resolution of 2,000 pulses/revolution in 40-mm
housing.
Phase Z can be adjusted with ease using the origin
indicating function.
A large load of 29.4 N (3 kgf) in the radial direction
and 19.6 N (2 kgf) in the thrust direction is
permitted.
The load short-circuit and reversed connection
protecting circuit assures highly reliable operation.
A line driver output model is available. (Cable
extends up to 100 m.)

Ordering Information
Supply voltage Output configuration Resolution (P/R) Model
5 to 24 VDC NPN open collector output 10/20/30/40/50/60/100/200/300/360/400/500/ E6B2-CWZ6C
600/1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/2,000
12 to 24 VDC PNP open collector output 100/200/360/500/600/1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/ E6B2-CWZ5B
2,000
5 to 12 VDC Voltage output 10/20/30/40/50/60/100/200/300/360/400/500/
0/ 0/30/ 0/50/60/ 00/ 00/300/360/ 00/500/ E6B2-CWZ3E
600/1 000/1 200/1 500/1 800/2 000
600/1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/2,000 E6B2-CWZ1X
5 VDC Line driver output

Note: 1. Pre-wired models are also available.

2. When ordering, specify the resolution together with the model number.
Accessories (Order Separately)
Name Model
Coupling E69-C06B (attachment)
E69-C68B
E69-C610B
E69-C06M
Flange E69-FBA
E69-FBA02
Mounting Bracket E69-2 (provided with the
E69-FBA02)

Application Example

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Filling Control

Filling material

Rotary
Valve opening
Encoder
Counter

Specifications
Ratings/Characteristics
Electrical
Item E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ5B E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ1X
Power supply voltage 5 VDC –5% to 12 VDC –10% to 5 VDC –5% to 5 VDC ±5%
24 VDC +15% 24 VDC +15% 12 VDC +10%
Current consumption 80 mA max. 100 mA max. 160 mA max.
(see note 3)
Resolution 10/20/30/40/50/60/100/ 100/200/360/500/600/ 10/20/30/40/50/60/100/200/300/360/400/500/600/
200/300/360/400/500/6 1,000/2,000 P/R 1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/2,000 P/R
00/
1,000/1,200/1,500/1,80
0/2,000 P/R
Output phases A, B, and Z (reversible) A, A, B, B, Z, Z
Output configuration Open collector Open collector Voltage Line driver (see note 2)
Output capacity 30 VDC max. 35 mA max. 20 mA max. AM26LS31 equivalent
35 mA max. Residual voltage: Residual voltage:
Output current:
Residual voltage: 0.4 V max. 0.4 V max.
High level = Io = –20 mA
0.4 V max.
Low level = Is = 20 mA
Output voltage:
High level = Vo = 2.5 V min.
Low level = Vs = 0.5 V max.
Max. response 100 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz
frequency (see note 1)
Phase difference on 90°±45° between A and B (1/4T±1/8T)
output
Rise and fall times of 1 ms max. 1 ms max. 1 ms max. 0.1 ms max.
output (control output voltage: (cord length: 2 m; (cord length: 0.5 m; (cord length: 0.5 m;
5 V; Isink: 10 mA max.) Isink: 10 mA max.) Io: –20 mA;
load resistance: 1 kW; Is: 20 mA)
cord length: 0.5 m)
Insulation resistance 100 MW min. (at 500 VDC) between carry parts and case
Dielectric strength 500 VAC, 50/60 Hz for 1 min between carry parts and case
Note: 1. The maximum electrical response revolution is determined by the resolution and maximum response frequency as follows:
Maximum electrical response frequency (rpm) = Maximum response frequency/resolution x 60
This means that the E6B2 Rotary Encoder will not operate electrically if its revolution exceeds the maximum electrical response
revolution.
2. The line driver output is a data transmission circuit compatible with the RS-422A and long-distance transmission is possible with a
twisted-pair cable.
3. An inrush current of approximately 9 A will flow for approximately 0.3 ms when the power is turned ON.

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Mechanical
Item E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ5B E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ1X
Shaft loading Radial: 29.4 N (3 kgf)
Thrust: 19.6 N (2 kgf)
Moment of inertia 1 x 10–6 kg S m2 (10 gf S cm2) max.; 3 x 10–7 kg S m2 (3 gf S cm2) max. at 600 P/R max.
Starting torque 980 mN S m (10 gf S cm) max.
Max. permissible 6,000 rpm
revolution
Vibration resistance Destruction: 10 to 500 Hz, 150 m/s2 (15G) or 2-mm double amplitude for 11 min 3 times each in X, Y, and Z
directions
Shock resistance Destruction: 1,000 m/s2 (100G) 3 times each in X, Y, and Z directions
Weight Approx. 100 g max. (cord length: 0.5 m)

Environmental
Item E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ5B E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ1X
Ambient temperature Operating: –10°C to 70°C (with no icing)
Storage: –25°C to 85°C (with no icing)
Ambient humidity Operating: 35% to 85% (with no condensation)
Degree of protection IEC60529 IP50 (The E6B2 Rotary Encoder is not watertight or oil resistive.)

Operation
Output Circuits
E6B2-CWZ6C E6B2-CWZ5B

Brown
5 VDC –5% to Brown 12 VDC –10% to
24 VDC +15% 24 VDC +15%
Black, white, orange 3.3 W
Output signal 35 mA max.
NPN (Black: phase A, Main Output signal
Main circuit Black, white, orange (Black: phase A,
circuit transistor white: phase B,
orange: phase Z) white: phase B,
35 mA max. PNP orange: phase Z)
3.3 W transistor Blue
30 VDC max. Blue 0V
0V
Ground Ground
(Shielded) (Shielded)

E6B2-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ1X

Brown Brown
5 VDC –5% to 5 VDC±5%
12 VDC +10%
2 kW
Black, white, orange Black, white, orange Non-reversed output
Output signal (Black: phase A, white:
(Black: phase A, Black, white, phase B, orange: phase Z)
Main NPN Main AM26LS31 or
circuit white: phase B, orange (with Reversed output
transistor circuit equivalent
orange: phase Z) red stripes) (Black/red: phase A,
white/red: phase B,
3.3 W 20 mA max. 20 mA max.
Blue Blue orange/red: phase Z)
0V 0V
Ground Ground
(Shielded) (Shielded)

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Timing Charts
Open Collector Output
E6B2-CWZ6C
E6B2-CWZ5B

Direction or resolution: CW Direction or resolution: CCW

(As viewed from the end of the shaft) (As viewed from the end of the shaft)
T (360°) CW T (360°) CCW

ON ON
Phase A Phase A
OFF OFF
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
ON ON
Phase B Phase B
OFF OFF
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
ON ON
Phase Z Phase Z
OFF OFF

Note: Phase A is 1/4±1/8T faster than phase B. The Note: Phase A is 1/4±1/8T slower than phase B.
ONs in the above timing chart mean that the
output transistor is ON and the OFFs mean
that the output transistor is OFF.

Voltage Output
E6B2-CWZ3E

Direction or resolution: CW Direction or resolution: CCW

(As viewed from the end of the shaft) (As viewed from the end of the shaft)
T (360°) CW T (360°) CCW

H H
Phase A Phase A
L L
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
H H
Phase B Phase B
L L
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
H H
Phase Z Phase Z
L L

Note: Phase A is 1/4±1/8T faster than phase B. Note: Phase A is 1/4±1/8T slower than phase B.

Line Driver Output

E6B2-CWZ1X

Direction or resolution: CW Direction or resolution: CCW

(As viewed from the end of the shaft) (As viewed from the end of the shaft)

T (360°) CW T (360°) CCW

H H
Phase A Phase A
L L
H H
Phase B Phase B
L L
1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°) 1/4T±1/8T (90°±45°)
H H
Phase Z Phase Z
L L
H H
Phase A Phase A
L L
H H
Phase B Phase B
L L
H H
Phase Z Phase Z
L L

Note: The line driver output circuit is an RS-422A data transmission circuit consisting of two balanced output lines. The relationship between
the two output lines is on an equal status. This means that if the level of the signal on a line is H, the level of the signal on the other line is
L. The noise-resistive line driver output circuit assures high-speed data transmission.

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Input to More than One Counter from Encoder (with Voltage Output)
Use the following formula to obtain the number of counters to be connected to a single E6B2 Rotary Encoder.

R1 (E–V)
Number of counters (N) = +E
V x R2
R2
E: Voltage supplied to Rotary Encoder +V
V: Minimum input voltage of the counter
R2: Output resistance of the Rotary Encoder
R1: Input resistance of the counter
0V

Encoder output stage R1 R1

Counter Counter

Connectable
number: N

Origin Indication
It is easy to adjust the position of phase Z with the origin indication
function. The following illustration (on the left-hand side) shows the
relationship between phase Z and the origin. Set cut face D to the
origin as shown in the illustration (on the right-hand side).
Origin of phase Z

Origin
120° 120°
Cut face D

30±0.2 dia.

Output Protection Circuit

The E6B2 (open collector model with voltage output) incorporates a
circuit preventing the E6B2 from damage due to a short-circuited
load and reversed connection.

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Dimensions
Note: All units are in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.

E6B2 15 5 39
Origin of phase Z Three, M3 holes
Depth: 7 mm 10

120° 120° 0
6 –0.012 dia.

40 dia.
1
0
20–0.021 dia.
30±0.2 dia. 7.5
5-dia. 5-conductor insulated
round PVC shielded cord
(18 x 0.12 dia.); standard
length of 50 cm (8 conduc-
tors for the line driver)
Coupling 8
E69-C06B E69-C68B E69-C610B
(Included) (Sold Separately, Different Diameter ) (Sold Separately, Different Diameter)
25.6
24.8
22 7.1 7.1
6.8 6.8 Four, 4 hexagon
5.5 (11) 5.5 Brass bush Four, M4 hexa- Brass bush
Four, M3 hexa- socket heat set-
gon socket heat 3.6 3.6
(16.4) gon socket heat 3.5 3.5 screws
setscrews
2.8 2.8 setscrews

6H8 dia. 15 dia. 6H8 dia. 8H8 dia. 19 dia. 6H8 dia. 10H8 dia. 22 dia.

Note: The coupling is made of glass-reinforced PBT.

E69-C06M
(Sold Separately, Different Diameter)
19.1 Four, M3 hexa-
gon socket head
2.4 2.4 setscrews

6H8 dia. 19.1 dia.

Note: The coupling is made of super super duralumin.

Flange (Sold Separately)

E69-FBA 42 E69-FBA02 46 dia.
33±0.2 Four, 3.3-dia. holes 20.2±0.1 dia.
Four, R3 Three, 3.5-dia. holes with 30 dia.
6.5-dia. countersinking
20.2-dia. hole
Three, 3.5-dia. holes with
6.5-dia. countersinking
33±0.15 42

The flange is made of SPCC

The flange is made of SPCC. t = 3.2
t = 3.2

120°
Mounting Bracket (Three Pieces as a Set)
E69-2 (One Set Provided with the E69-FBA02) Panel

ÉÉ
2

ÉÉ
5.5-dia. hole 58±0.2 dia.
120°

ÉÉ
(18)
16

ÉÉ
9
20 dia.
Two, C1

8 +0.1
3.1 0
16
(5.1)
120°
Three, M5

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Installation
Connection
Be sure to connect the external terminals correctly or the E6B2 E6B2-CWZ1X
Rotary Encoder may be damaged.
Color Terminal
E6B2-CWZ6C/-CWZ5B/-CWZ3E
Brown Power supply (+VCC)
Color Terminal Black Output phase A
Brown Power supply (+VCC) White Output phase B
Black Output phase A Orange Output phase Z
White Output phase B Black/red stripes Output phase A
Orange Output phase Z White/red stripes Output phase B
Blue 0 V (common) Orange/red stripes Output phase Z
Blue 0 V (common)
Note: Receiver: AM26LS32 equivalent
Note: 1. The external conductor (shield) of the shielded cord is not connected to the internal conductors nor to the case.
2. All the phases A, B, and Z are in the same circuit.
3. Connect the GND to the 0-V line or to the ground terminal.

Conversion from E6B to E6B2

Refer to the following table for conversion from the E6B to the E6B2.
E6B E6B2
Resolution: 10 to 600 P/R Resolution: 10 to 2,000 P/R
E6B-CWZ3C E6B2-CWZ6C
E6B-CWZ3E E6B2-CWZ3E
--- E6B2-CWZ1X (line driver output)

Connections with Peripheral Devices

Coupling Specification Resin, standard type Resin, non-standard Metal
opening diameter
Internal shaft 4 (H8), 13 6 (H8), 15 8 (H8), 19 10 (H8), 22 6/8 (H8), 6/10 (H8), 6 (H8), 10 (H8),
diameter (mm) 19 22 19.1 25.4
Rotary Model E69-C04B E69-C06B E69-C08B E69-C10B E69-C68B E69-C610B E69-C06M E69-C10M
Encoder
E6B2, 6 mm diameter C A C C B B B C
Note: A: Possible to connect directly in most cases.
B: Possible to connect, but an independent power supply or pull-up resistor will be required.
C: Impossible to connect.
Connection Examples
Connection to H7CR-CW Counter
Features of H7CR
E6B2-CWZ6C
DIN-sized (DIN 48) counter incorporating a prescale function
converting the measured value to the actual value.
Synchronized output and ± indication are available (± area
models).
Black Models with a general-purpose six-digit display and four-digit
display are available.
White

Blue
0V CP2 CP1

6 8 9

Brown
11
12 VDC 48
(100 mA)
1 2
H7CR-CW
48

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Connection to K3NR-NBjjj/K3NP-NBjjj Rotary Intelligent Signal Processor

Features of K3NR/K3NP
Each model incorporates a prescale function with an input
range of 50 kHz and the measurement accuracy is
0.006%.
A variety of outputs including relay, transistor, BCD, linear,
and communications outputs are available.

144.6

48

96

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Precautions
Mounting
Mounting Procedure

1. Insert the shaft into the coupling. Do not secure the coupling and
shaft with screws at this stage.

2. Secure the Rotary Encoder.

Refer to the table on the Coupling Insertion length

right for the maximum in-
sertion length of the shaft E69-C06B 5.5 mm
into the coupling.
E69-C610B 7.1 mm

E69-C06M 8.5 mm

3. Secure the coupling.

Coupling Tightening torque

E69-C06B 0.25 NSm {2.5 kgfScm}

E69-C610B 0.44 NSm {4.5 kgfScm}

E69-C06M 0.7 NSm {7 kgfScm}

E69-C10M 3.5 NSm {36 kgfScm}

4. Connect the power and I/O lines. Turn OFF the Rotary Encoder
when connecting the lines.

5. Turn ON the Rotary Encoder and check

the output.

Installation Eccentricity
Be careful not to spray water or oil onto the E6B2 Rotary Encoder tolerance
The E6B2 Rotary Encoder consists of high-precision components.
Handle it with utmost care and do not drop the Rotary Encoder, 0.15 mm max.
otherwise malfunctioning may result.
When the E6B2 Rotary Encoder is used in reversing operation, pay
utmost attention to the mounting direction of the E6B2 Rotary En-
coder and the directions of increment and decrement rotation.
To match phase Z of the E6B2 Rotary Encoder and the origin of the Declination
device to be connected to the E6B2 Rotary Encoder, conform the tolerance
phase Z output when connecting the device.
Do not impose an excessive load on the shaft if the shaft is con-
nected to a gear. 2° max.
If the Rotary Encoder is mounted with screws, the tightening torque
must be approximately 0.49 NSm (5kgfScm).
Refer to the following illustrations when using a standard coupling. Displacement
tolerance in the
shaft direction 0.05 mm max.

If the eccentricity or declination value exceeds the tolerance, an ex-

cessive load imposed on the shaft may damage the Rotary Encoder
or shorten the life of the Rotary Encoder.

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Mounting To reduce inductive noise, the cord must be laid the shortest dis-
When connecting the shaft of the Rotary Encoder with a chain tim- tance, especially when the signal is input to an IC.
ing belt or gear, connect the chain timing belt or gear with the shaft Insert a surge absorber between the power supply terminals if there
via the bearing and coupling as shown in the following illustration. is any surge.
To reduce noise, the total cord length must be as short as possible.
Chain Coupling
Incorrect pulses may be generated when the E6B2 Rotary Encoder
sprocket
Bearing Rotary Encoder is turned ON or OFF. Do not use the connected device for 0.1 s after
the E6B2 Rotary Encoder is turned ON and for 0.1 s before the
E6B2 Rotary Encoder is turned OFF.
Cord Extension
The rise time of each output waveform will increase when the cord is
extended. This will affect the phase difference characteristics of
phases A and B.
The rise time varies with the resistance of the cord, the kind of cord,
and the length of the cord.
Do not hit the shaft or coupling with a hammer when inserting the
shaft into the coupling. No shock must be applied to the shaft or cou- The residual output voltage will increase according to the length of
pling. the cord.
When connecting or disconnecting the coupling, do not bend, press,
or pull the coupling excessively. E6C2-CWZ6C
Bearing Life

Ouput residual voltage Vol (V)

The following graph shows the life expectancy values (theoretical
values) of the bearings with the radial and thrust loads imposed on
(µs)
the bearings.

Output rise time tLH

Wr
Ws:
2.0 kgf En-
Ws
coder
Life (x 10 9 revolutions)

Ws: Shaft
2.5 kgf

Ws: 3.0 kgf

Cord length L (m)

Ws: 4.0 kgf

Measurement example
Wr: Radial load Power supply voltage: 5 VDC
Ws: Thrust load
Load resistance: 1 kΩ
(Residual output voltage was measured at a load current of 35 mA.)
Radial load Wr (kgf) Cord: Dedicated cord
Preventing Miscounting
Wiring If the operation of the E6B2 Rotary Encoder is stopped near a signal
If the Rotary Encoder is mounted in a panel, do not pull the cord with rising or falling edge, incorrect pulses may be generated, in which
more than a force of 29.4 N (3 kgf). case the E6B2 Rotary Encoder will miscount. Use an increment-
decrement counter to prevent miscounting.
Rotary Encoder
Extension of Line Driver Output
Use twisted-pair cable to extend the line driver cord.
Recommended cable: Tachii Densen’s TKVVBS4P-02A
Use an RS-422A receiver.
The twisted-pair wires shown in the following illustration are suitable
for RS-422A signal transmission. Normal mode noise can be elimi-
nated by twisting the wires because the generated electrical forces
29.4 N (3 kgf) max. on the lines cancel each other.
Mounting plate E E
Cord
Twisted-pair wires
Do not pull the cord of the E6B2 rotary Encoder after the E6B2
Rotary Encoder is mounted to a panel. Do not apply any shock to the E E
hollow shaft or the body.
Check that the E6B2 is supplied with 5 VDC when a line driver out-
Connections put is used. There will be an approximately 1 V voltage drop if the
When extending the cord, select the kind of cord with care, taking cable length is 100 m.
the response frequency into consideration. The longer the cord is,
the more the residual voltage increases due to the resistance of the
cord and the capacitance between the wires. As a result, the wave-
form will be distorted.
OMRON recommends models with a line driver output if the cord
needs to be extended.

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Others
Input to More than One Counter from Rotary En-
coder (with Voltage Output)
Use the following formula to obtain the number of counters to be
connected to a single E6B2 Rotary Encoder.

R1(E–V)
Number of counters (N)=
VSR2

Encoder
output stage
Counter Counter

Connectable number: N

E: Voltage supplied to Rotary Encoder

V: Minimum input voltage of the counter
R1: Input resistance of the Rotary Encoder
R2: Output resistance of the Rotary Encoder

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The product has been produced at OMRON Ayabe which obtained ISO9001-approval for its quality system
and ISO14001-approval for its environmental management system from international certification bodies.

ALL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ARE IN MILLIMETERS.

To convert millimeters into inches, multiply by 0.03937. To convert grams into ounces, multiply by 0.03527.

Cat. No. Q085-E1-1C In the interest of product improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice.

OMRON Corporation
Industrial Automation Company

Industrial Sensors Division

Sensing Devices and Components Division H.Q. Printed in Japan
28th Fl., Crystal Tower Bldg., 0100-0.3M (1092) a
1-2-27, Shiromi, Chuo-ku,
Osaka 540-6028 Japan
Tel: (81)6-6949-6012/Fax: (81)6-6949-6021

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