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Hercules
Series 4000
Heavy Duty Incremental Rotary Shaft Encoder
Mechanical
Shaft Speed 6000 RPM maximum
Shaft Direction Bidirectional
Standard Shaft Sizes (Dia.) .2497", .3747", .4997"
Shaft Extension(s) 0.80" with .50x.05" flat
Shaft Seals Neoprene or PTFE Options
Mounting Refer to dimensional drawings
Bearings ABEC 5 Shielded
Radial Loading (3/8") 30 lbs. Operating
(1/2") 70 lbs. Operating
Axial Loading (3/8") 15 lbs. Operating
(1/2") 35 lbs. Operating
Accuracy +
0.1
º
of Shaft Rotation Typical
Housing Black Anodized Aluminum
Weight Standard: 17 oz., Sealed: 26 oz.
Connector 6 Pin MS3102 or 18'' Cable Out
Electrical
Pulse Rate 10 kHz, up to 200 kHz
Outputs NPN w/ pullup; NPN open collector; PNP sourcing
Line Drivers (5 Vdc/ TTL level, 8 to 15 Vdc)
All line drivers have complementary outputs.
Output Ratings
Open Collector Transistor 40 Vdc maximum
Line Drivers 8-15 Vdc 15 Vdc maximum
5 Vdc TTL 5.5 Vdc maximum
Supply Voltage 8 to 28 Vdc
5 Vdc with 5V TTL level output
Supply Current 30 mA typical, 50 mA maximum
Current Sinking 250 mA maximum
Output Duty Cycle 50/50 w/ +
20% typical tolerance
Tighter to +5% by spec
Pulsed Outputs 5-10 µsec or 25-35 µsec
Rise/Fall Times 1 µsec typical, other options available
See Wiring Diagrams for Pin Outs
Environmental
Operating Temp . -40
º
to +85
º
C (-40
º
to +185
º
F)
Shock 50 g’s for 11 Milliseconds
Vibration 5 to 2000 Hertz at 20 g’s
Humidity 100% Relative Humidity
Enclosures (Sealed) NEMA 4 type — Water-tight
(Std) NEMA 12/13 equiv. — Dust-, Oil-Tight
• Enclosure: SLIMLINE — 3" x 3" x 1
1
/
2
"
Space-Saver
NEMA 12/13 or NEMA 4 type Sealing — Flush or
Flanged Base Styles
• Inherently Anti-Jitter Circuitr y, Shatterproof Metal
Code Discs
• Internally and Externally Shielded ABEC 5 Stainless
Steel Bearings, Mounted Internally
• Low Supply Current Requirement — 30milliamps
typical per encoder, maximum of 50 mA
• Operating Voltage Flexibility — 8 to 28 Vdc or 5 Vdc
TTL Output, 5V or 8-15V with Line Driver
• Operating Temperature Rating designed for extremes,
from -40
º
to +85
º
C (-40
º
to +185
º
F)
Electrical Connections
F
unction Pin Color
+V B Red
Common A Black
Channel A D Blue
Channel B E Brown
Channel A C White
Channel B F Green
Hercules Encoders
Specifications
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