Description
Engineered to deliver precision position feedback in challenging industrial environments, the Omron E6C3-CWZ5GH 1000P/R is a high-reliability, ruggedized incremental rotary encoder. Featuring a compact 50-mm diameter housing, this device is constructed to withstand higher shaft loading than standard models, making it ideal for integration into demanding machine automation and motion control systems.
Operating on a flexible power supply range of 12 to 24 VDC, the unit utilizes a complementary output configuration (GH type) to provide reliable pulse signals over extended cable lengths. Delivering 1000 pulses per rotation, the encoder ensures precise angular measurement and speed detection, maintaining compatibility with PLC high-speed counter modules, industrial controllers, and dedicated motion drives.
Features
- Ruggedized 50-mm diameter housing engineered for enhanced mechanical durability.
- High-resolution tracking delivering 1000 pulses per rotation (P/R).
- Complementary output stage (GH) supporting long-distance signal transmission and noise immunity.
- Broad operating voltage range from 12 VDC to 24 VDC for direct integration with standard industrial control power supplies.
- High shaft-loading capacity to resist radial and axial stress in continuous-duty applications.
Applications
- Packaging machinery and automated wrapping stations.
- Conveyor speed monitoring and material handling systems.
- Textile processing machines and high-speed winding equipment.
- Metalworking machine tools and positioning tables.
- General factory automation requiring reliable speed and direction feedback.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
Omron |
| Model/Part Number |
E6C3-CWZ5GH 1000P/R 1M |
| Encoder Type |
Incremental |
| Housing Diameter |
50 mm |
| Resolution |
1000 Pulses per Rotation (P/R) |
| Power Supply Voltage |
12 VDC -10% to 24 VDC +15% (ripple p-p: 5% max.) |
| Current Consumption |
100 mA max. |
| Output Phases |
A, B, and Z phases |
| Output Type |
Complementary output (GH) |
| Operating Temperature |
-10 to 70 degC (with no icing) |
| Storage Temperature |
-25 to 85 degC (with no icing) |
| Ambient Operating/Storage Humidity |
35% to 85% RH (with no condensation) |
| Weight (Packed State) |
Approx. 300 g |
Connections and Interfaces
| Wire Color |
Function / Signal Assignment |
| Brown |
Power Supply (+Vcc) |
| Blue |
0 V (Common / GND) |
| Black |
Output Phase A |
| White |
Output Phase B |
| Orange |
Output Phase Z |
| Shield |
Ground (F.G.) / Shield Connection |
Installation Guidelines
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Shaft Coupling: Always use an appropriate flexible coupling to connect the encoder shaft to the drive shaft. Direct rigid coupling can cause excessive radial or axial load, leading to premature bearing wear.
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Cable Routing: Keep the encoder signal cable separated from high-voltage lines, motor drives, and inductive power cabling to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI).
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Grounding: Connect the shield wire to the ground terminal of the receiving controller (such as a PLC high-speed counter card) to maximize noise suppression.
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Power Supply Check: Ensure that the input voltage is stabilized between 12 VDC and 24 VDC before energizing the system. Overvoltage or high ripple may damage internal components.