US Digital E4T Motor Encoder Description The US Digital E4T miniature motor encoder mounts directly to a motor or other rotating shaft. This incremental encoder uses a specially patterned optical disk on a precision-machined aluminum hub.
This disk, in combination with a custom detector, creates a system highly tolerant to mechanical misalignment. A push-on hub design and a robust, glass-filled polymer housing provide easy installation in space-limited applications.
The E4T mini motor encoder offers 19 available resolutions and compatibility with 11 shaft sizes, 2 base configurations, and 2 cover styles, enabling it to fit a wide range of applications. Users can choose between single-ended or differential outputs.
This optical encoder is designed for use with a high-retention connector. After making each selection in the Product Configurator, compatible cables and connectors will be displayed below and must be purchased separately.
Please Note : Due to the E4T's design, it is recommended for use as a one-time installation.
Product Specifications
Environmental
PARAMETER
VALUE
UNITS
Operating Temperature
-20 to 100
C
Electrostatic Discharge, IEC 61000-4-2
Vibration (10Hz to 2kHz, sinusoidal)
20
G
Shock (6 milliseconds, half-sine)
75
G
Mechanical
PARAMETER
VALUE
UNITS
Max. Shaft Axial Play
± .010
in.
Max. Shaft Runout (TIR)
.002
in.
Max. Acceleration
250,000
rad/sec²
Maximum RPM (1)
Maximum A/B Frequency
minimum value of
100
RPM
kHz
Max. Codewheel Moment of Inertia
5.1 x 10^-7
oz-in-s²
Mounting Screw Size
Screw Bolt Circle Diameter
.586 ±.005
in.
Minimum Shaft Length (2)
.275
in.
Maximum Shaft Length (2)
.395 (D option) /
in.
Mounting Screw Torque
2-3
in-lbs
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances
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(1) 60000 RPM is the maximum rpm due to mechanical considerations. The maximum RPM due to the module's maximum frequency response is dependent upon the module’s resolution (CPR).
(2) Including axial play.
Single-Ended Electrical
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
NOTES
Supply Voltage
4.5
5.0
5.5
V
Supply Current
25
30
mA
CPR ≤ 500, no load
Low-level Output
0.4
V
CPR ≤ 500, IOL = 8 mAOL = 5 mA
High-level Output
2.4
V
CPR ≤ 500, IOH = -8 mAOH = -5 mA
Output Rise Time
100
ns
no load
Output Fall Time
50
ns
no load
Differential Electrical
SPECIFICATIONS
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
NOTES
Supply Voltage
4.5
5.0
5.5
V
Supply Current
27
32
mA
CPR ≤ 500, no load
Single-Ended Output Voltage High
4.75
5.0
V
Min. @ 25mA load, Typ. @ no load
Single-Ended Output Voltage Low
0.25
0.60
V
Typ. @ no load, Max. @ 4.5mA load
Differential Output Voltage
3.0
3.8
V
RL = 100 ohm
Differential Output Rise/Fall Time
20
ns
Phase Relationship
PARAMETER
MIN.
TYP.
MAX.
UNITS
Symmetry, S
105
180
255
electrical degrees
Quadrature Delay, Q
30
90
150
electrical degrees
(1) A leads B for clockwise shaft rotation, B leads A for counter clockwise shaft rotation viewed from the cover side of the encoder.
(2) Typical values represent the encoder performance at typical mounting alignment, whereas the maximum values represent the encoder performance across the range of recommended mounting tolerance.
Pin-Out
4-PIN SINGLE-ENDED (1)
6-PIN DIFFERENTIAL (2)
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
+5VDC power
1
Ground
2
A channel
2
A channel
3
Ground
3
A- channel
4
B channel
4
+5VDC power
5
B channel
6
B- channel
(1) 4-pin single-ended mating connector is CON-MIC4 CON-MIC6
Options
H-OPTION (HOLE IN COVER)
The H -option adds a 0.295" diameter hole in the cover for the shaft to pass through.
M-OPTION (METRIC MOUNTING SCREWS)
Provides alternate metric M2.5, length 4mm screws. When M -option is NOT specified the default is #3-48 x 3/16" screws.
Accessories
1. Centering Tool*
Part #: MCTOOL - (Shaft Diameter) Description: This reusable tool is used to accurately center the E4T base on the shaft.
2. Spacer Tool*
Part #: SPACER-E4T Description: This reusable tool is used to properly space the codewheel from the encoder.
*Both the MCTOOL and SPACER-E4T tools are included with all packaging options.
3. Screws
Part #: SCREW-348-188-PH
Part #: SCREW-M25-4MM-BH
Product Change Notifications
Title
Date
Description
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E4T and S4T Cover and Base Update - PCN 7192
3/3/2022
As part of our ongoing continuous improvement efforts, and to avoid any potential disruption to our supply chain, US Digital has decided to standardize our plastic material. Based on this, the E4T and S4T encoder cover and base will change from PBT (Polybutylene Terephthalate) to PC (polycarbonate).
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E4T, E8T Packaging - PCN 7195
2/15/2022
As part of our ongoing continuous improvement efforts, US Digital is implementing a change to our packaging options for our E4T and E8T kit encoders.
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Updated PCB for E4T and S4T - PCN 6466
1/29/2018
This notice is to inform our customers of a PCB design change that is being implemented for all of the E4T and S4T product lines. The new PCBs will improve overall product performance and enhance robustness of these product lines. The new PCBs can be identified by their blue color (instead of black) and have two mounting holes that mate with the base plate instead of one hole and one slot. This change has no impact on form, fit or function for either the E4T or S4T.
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E4T, S4T and E8T Laser Markings - PCN 6227
8/8/2017
This notification is to inform our customers of a change to product markings for the E4T, E8T, and S4T series of encoders. The new marking will be utilized across all three product lines. We are making this change to improve readability for our customers and to provide consistency across the product lines.
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Additional Information
Product Notes
Cables and connectors are not included and must be ordered separately.
US Digital® warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty for details.
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