E4 Miniature Optical Kit Encoder

Description: Features:
The E4 is a miniature rotary encoder with a molded polycarbonate enclosure, which utilizes a ¾ Miniature size
polarized 4-pin Molex connector. This optical incremental encoder is designed to easily mount to ¾ Quick, simple assembly and disassembly
and dismount from an existing shaft to provide digital feedback information. The miniature E4 design ¾ Low cost
makes it ideal when quick and low-cost installations are needed. ¾ High retention snap-in polarized connector
¾ Fits shaft diameters of .059" to .197" (1.5mm to 5mm)
The E4 is easy to add to existing applications and only consists of four main components; base, ¾ Fits shaft lengths of .285" to .392"
cover, hub/code wheel and reflective sensor. ¾ Accepts ±.020" (±.5mm) axial shaft play
¾ Off-axis mounting tolerance of .010"
The base and cover are both constructed of rugged 20% glass filled polycarbonate. Attachment ¾ Tracks from 0 to 30,000 cycles/sec
of the base to a surface may be accomplished by utilizing the two 3-48 x 1/4" screws on a .586" ¾ 100 to 300 cycles per revolution (CPR)
bolt circle or by using the transfer adhesive option. Positioning of the base to the centerline of a ¾ 400 to 1200 pulses per revolution (PPR)
shaft is ensured by use of a centering tool (sold separately).The cover easily snaps onto the base. ¾ 2 channel quadrature TTL squarewave outputs
¾ -10° to +85°C operating temperature
The internal components consist of a reflective sensor and a precision machined aluminum hub. ¾ Single +5V supply
The reflective sensor incorporates an LED light source and a monolithic photo detector with signal ¾ Low power strobe option available
shaping electronics to produce the two channel bounceless quadrature TTL outputs. These ¾ Pin-out is engraved on the cover
components used together provide a system extremely tolerant to mechanical misalignments. ¾ Adhesive option available
¾ US Digital warrants its products against defects in
Connection to the E4 product is made through a plorized 4-pin connector (sold separately). The materials and workmanship for two years. See
mating connector is available from US Digital with several cable options and lengths. complete warranty for details.

Mechanical Drawing:

Electrical Specifications:
For complete details see the HEDR data sheet.

Phase Relationship:
A leads B for clockwise shaft rotation, and B leads A for
counterclockwise rotation viewed from the cover/label side of the Max Shaft Speed:
encoder. Electrical Mechanical
CPR RPM CPR RPM
Mechanical Specifications: 100 18000 100 50000
Parameter Dimension Units 108 16500 108 50000
Moment of Inertia 7.4E-6 oz-in-s2 120 15000 120 50000
Hub Set Screw Size 3-48 in. 125 15000 125 50000
Hex Wrench Size .050 in. 128 15000 128 50000 Pin-out:
Mounting Screw Size #3-48 x 1/4" 200 9000 200 50000 Pin Description
M-option Screw Size 2.5mm x 6mm 250 7200 250 50000 1 +5VDC power
Screw Bolt Circle Diameter .586 ±.002 in. 256 7200 256 50000 2 A channel
Required Shaft Length* .285 to .392 in. 288 6250 288 50000 3 Ground
* Includes axial play 300 6000 300 50000 4 B channel

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Assembly Instructions:
1. Base Mounting 2. Spacer Installation 3. Hub Installation
If a centering tool is used, slip it over shaft and Place spacer tool on optic module. Slip hub disk assembly over shaft until it
into center hole of base before placing base bottoms out against spacer tool. Tighten set
onto shaft. Secure base to mounting surface screw with hex wrench provided while
using two screws. pressing down on hub.

4. Cover Installation
Place housing (cover) on. With thumb and
finger, squeeze ears together to insure that
cover fully latches.

Options:
Transfer Adhesive:
When mounting holes are not available, a pre-applied transfer adhesive (with peel-off backing) is
available for "stick-on" mounting. Use the centering tool (above) to position the base. T-option
specifies transfer adhesive.

Instructions: Peel off paper backing, slip centering tool into center hole of base, insert shaft into
hole of centering tool and slide base and centering tool down onto mounting surface (see figure
1 of assembly instructions). Press to form a good bond, then slip tool off and continue with standard
mounting instructions. A centering tool is highly recommended when using transfer adhesive.

Low Power Strobe:

To reduce the average power requirements, the L-option version of the E4 power can be strobed
on just long enough to sample outputs A and B. This option is the same as our standard E4, except
the internal power bypass capacitor is not installed. The outputs settling time is typically 200 to 400
nano seconds after power up. The minimum sample frequency must be less than the maximum RPM
X the CPR / 10.

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Accessories:
Centering Tool:
This reusable tool provides a simple method for accu-
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rately centering the E4 base to the shaft. It is recom- Price CPR: Shaft Diameter:
mended in the following situations: $5.00 100* Code Size
108* 059 1.5mm
¾ When using the T-option transfer adhesive. 120 079 2mm
125 091 2.3mm
¾ When the position of the mounting holes is in question.
128 098 2.5mm
200* 118 3mm
Instructions: When mounting encoder base, slip cen- 250 125 1/8"
tering tool onto shaft, then slip base around centering tool 256 156 5/32"
onto mounting surface. Tighten mounting screws and 300 157 4mm
187 3/16"
remove centering tool. 197 5mm

Hex Tools:
HEXD-3404 Price: $5.00
Hex driver, .050" flat-to-flat for 3-48
or 4-48 set screws.
HEXW-349 Price: $0.50 Spacer Tool:
Hex wrench, .050" flat-to-flat for 3-48 SPACER-4216 Price: $0.50
or 4-48 set screws. 0.070" thickness, round.

Absolute Maximum Ratings: Compatible Cables & Connectors:

Parameter Min. Max. Units 4-pin Micro:
Vibration (5 to 2kHz) - 20 g CON-MIC4 Connector
Shaft Axial Play - ±.020 in. CA-3285-1FT Connector on one end with 4 12" wires
Off-Axis Mounting Tolerance - .010 in. CA-3286-6FT Connector on one end of a 6' round twisted pair cable
Acceleration - 250,000 rad/sec 2 Attention:
Storage Temperature -40° 85° °C ¾ Specify cable length when ordering.
Relative Humidity - 90% % ¾ Custom cable lengths are available. See the Cables & Connectors data sheet
for more information.
Torque Specifications:
Parameter Torque ¾ The connector built into the encoder is Molex# 53048-0410.
Hub Set Screw to Shaft 1.5-2.0 in.-lbs. ¾ The mating connector is made up of housing (Molex# 51021-0400) and 4
Cover 1.5-2.0 in.-lbs. individual crimp-on pins (Molex# 50079-8100).
Base to Mounting Surface 2-3 in.-lbs. ¾ Special crimp tool (Molex# 50079) is needed to install connector pins.

Ordering Information:
Price: Cost Modifiers:
$29.00 / 1 ¾ Add 10% for T-option transfer adhesive.
$25.80 / 10 ¾ Add $3.00 for PKG1-option packaging.
$22.00 / 50 ¾ Add $4.00 for PKG2-option packaging.
¾ Add $7.00 for PKG3-option packaging.
$19.50 / 100
$17.30 / 500
$15.50 / 1K
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CPR: Shaft Diameter: Options: (specify in order shown) Packaging Options:
100* Code Size L = Low power strobe. Blank (default) = Encoder components, one spacer
108* 059 1.5mm H = Adds hole in housing to allow tool and one hex driver per 100 encoders
120 079 2mm the shaft to pass through. packaged in bulk.
125 091 2.3mm T = Adds transfer adhesive.** PKG1 = Each encoder packaged individually. One
128 098 2.5mm M = Provides alternate metric spacer tool and one hex driver per 100
200* 118 3mm 2.5mm x 6mm screws.*** encoders packaged in bulk.
250 125 1/8" PKG2 = One spacer tool and one hex wrench
256 156 5/32" individually packaged together with each
288 157 4mm encoder.
300 187 3/16" PKG3 = One spacer tool, one hex wrench, and one
197 5mm centering tool individually packaged together with
each encoder.
Notes: ¾ If you would like individual mounting screws,
* Only compatible with 059, 079, 091 and 098 shaft diameters. instructions, or other custom kits please call.
** A centering tool is highly recommended when using this option.
*** When M-option is not specified the default is 3-48 x 1/4" screws.
Technical Data, Rev. 05.12.04, May 2004
All information subject to change without notice.

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