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Electrocomponents
Series 290 Encoder
Technical Data Sheet
Commercial
Miniature 9mm
Encoders
Features
• Miniature 9mm style
• 2 bit quadrature (Graycode)
• Optional momentary switch
• Continuous rotation
• Durable metal shaft
• Available with 16 or 20 detents
• RoHS compliant
Electrical and Mechanical Specifications
Encoder Ratings :
Contact Resistance
1Ω maximum
Voltage Rating (each channel)
12 VDC @ 10 mA maximum.
5 VDC @ 1 mA minimum.
Solderability
Flux for 5 - 10 sec., then dip into a
solder bath at 260 ±5°C for 3 sec.
Pull and Thrust on Shaft
Withstand a pushing or pulling force of
10 kg-f static load applied in axial direction
for 10 ±1 sec. without physical damage or
electrical degradation.
Phase Difference (FIG.1)
T1,T2,T3,T4 2 milliseconds min for 20 pulse encoder.
- 8 milliseconds min for 8 pulse encoder.
Momentary SPST Switch Ratings :
Contact Bounce / Chatter (FIG.3)
t1, t2, t3 - 3 milliseconds max.
Switch Contact Resistance
100 mΩ maximum initial, 200mΩ after life cycles
Detent Points
16 or 20 detents available
Switch Rating
16 VDC @ 10mA min. to 0.5A max.
Rotational Life
50,000 cycles
Switch Bounce
5 milliseconds maximum
Resolution
8 or 20 pulses in 360°
Switch Operating Force
600 ±300 grams (21 ±11oz) for 0.5mm (.020") travel
Insulation Resistance
100 megohms between all terminals &
bushing at 250 VDC
Switch Life
100,000 operations for 0.5mm (.020") travel
Temperature Ratings
Operation: - 30°C to +70°C
Switch Travel
0.5mm (.020")
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TYPE MC-290V Typical 2-Bit Encoder With Momentary Switch, Shaft Perpendicular to PC Board
5.5
.216
7.5
.295
7.0
.276
6.3
.248
Ø1.0 +0.1
-0.0
+0.4
0.5 -0.3
+.016
.020 -.012
C
5.00
.197
B
(5)
1.8 +0.1
-0.0
.102 +.004
-.000
.071+.004
-.000
A
CENT.
S1
+0.1
2.6 -0.0
10.6
.417
SWITCH
STROKE
S2
CENT.
5.00
.197
11.10
.437
B
C
A
S1
5.0
.197
9.8
.386
φ6.00
.236
MOUNTING SURFACE
+0.5
"L"± -.020
MOUNTING HOLE DETAIL VIEWED
FROM MOUNTING SIDE
3.5
.138
3.5
6.2
.244
"LB"
"M"
.138
11.4
.449
S2
.039 +.004
-.000
2.5 ±0.1
.098±.004
7.0
.276
0.8 ± 0.1 (5)
.031±.004
10.1
.398
7.5
.295
11.4
.449
20 PPR OUTPUT SIGNAL
(FIG.1.1)
DIMENSION:
BOUNCE / CHATTER
(FIG.3)
TYPICAL CIRCUIT
(FIG.2)
CW
mm
inch
OFF
5V
OFF
SINGNAL A
3.5V
5KΩ
5KΩ
ON
OFF
TERMINAL A
T1 T2 T3 T4
TERMINAL B
SINGNAL B
ON
1.5V
ENCODER
8 PPR OUTPUT SIGNAL
(FIG.1.2)
ON
TERMINAL C
t3
t2
t1
CW
OFF
SINGNAL A
ON
OFF
T1 T2 T3 T4
SINGNAL B
ON
PHASE DIFFERENCE
Shaft Trim
7.50
.295
7.00
.276
7.50
.295
1.57
.062
4.50
.177
1.57
.062
18 TEETH
R - ROUND
F - FLATTED
K - KNURLED & SLOTTED
S - SLOTTED
DIMENSION:
2-3
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Ordering Information
290
V
A
A5
F
20
1
B
TERMINAL STYLE
PULSE
ENCODER CODE
V - PC FORMED TO REAR
08 - 8
20 - 20
1 - 2 BIT GRAY
BUSHING LENGTH
SHAFT LENGTH: "L"
"LB"
A5 - 15mm
B0 - 20mm
B5 - 25mm
C0 - 30mm
ALL 6mm DIAMETER
"M"
A - 5.0mm M7 (NO THREAD)
B - 5.0mm M7 x .75P
2
DETENT
1 - NONE
2 - 20 DETENTS
3 - 16 DETENTS
SHAFT TRIM
R - ROUND
F - FLATTED
K - KNURLED & SLOTTED
S - SLOTTED
SWITCH
A - NONE
B - MOMENTARY
Output Combinations :
8 PPR with 0 or 16 Detents
20 PPR with 0 or 20 Detents
Consult CTS for other available options not listed
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