OVERVIEW

Official designation: Omron E6H-CWZ6C (E6H Series, Incremental Hollow-shaft Rotary Encoder)

Role/Application: This compact 40 millimeter hollow-shaft encoder provides high-resolution position and speed feedback for precision motion control systems using an open-collector NPN output.

KEY SPECS SUMMARY

Resolution: 1000 P/R

Output Type: NPN Open Collector

Output Phases: A, B, and Z

Power: 5 to 24 VDC (Ripple 5 percent max)

Current Consumption: 100 mA max

Inrush Current: Approx 6 A (0.3 ms)

Max Response Frequency: 100 kHz

Operating Temp: Minus 10 to 70 degrees C

Degree of Protection: IP50

Shaft Diameter: 8 millimeters (Hollow-shaft)

Connection: Pre-wired cable (0.5 meter, 5 conductors)

Max Permissible Speed: 10,000 r/min

Weight: Approx 120 g (packaged)

Lifecycle: Active

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Technical Specifications:

Q: What is the maximum sink current capacity for the E6H-CWZ6C's NPN open collector control output?

A: The open collector output is specified with a maximum sink current capacity of 35 mA DC.

Wiring & Installation:

Q: What type of cable and core count is typically used for the E6H-CWZ6C pre-wired connection method?

A: The standard connection uses a 4.2 millimeter diameter shielded cable with 5 conductors.

Troubleshooting & Compatibility:

Q: What are the primary output phases provided by the incremental E6H-CWZ6C encoder for direction and index detection?

A: The encoder provides three output phases: A, B for rotation, and Z for the home position reference.

Replacement & Upgrades:

Q: Does the hollow-shaft E6H series offer line-driver output models for long-distance signal transmission?

A: Yes, the E6H series includes the E6H-CWZ3X model which provides line-driver output for longer transmission.