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E6C3-A Absolute Rotary Encoder E6C3-AG5C
OMRON — E6C3-A Series
The E6C3-A is a single-turn absolute rotary encoder with a 50 mm body diameter and solid shaft, sharing the rugged E6C3 mechanical platform (IP65, oilproof). It outputs an absolute position code (Gray, binary, or BCD depending on order code) so position is retained without needing to re-home after a power cycle, suited to positioning axes on conveyors and machines.
Key Features
- Solid-shaft, 50 mm diameter, IP65-rated rugged housing shared with E6C3-C
- Absolute single-turn output: Gray code, binary, or BCD depending on model
- Resolutions of 6 to 1,024 steps/rotation depending on output code
- NPN or PNP open-collector, or voltage output configurations
- Optional strobe, positioning, and parity signals on connector-output variants
- High shock resistance: destruction rating 1,000 m/s2, oilproof construction
Detailed Parameters
| Resolution | 6 to 1,024 steps/rotation depending on output code (binary/Gray/BCD) |
| Output Type | NPN open-collector / PNP open-collector / voltage output; Gray, binary or BCD absolute code |
| Max. Response Frequency | 20 kHz (10 kHz on voltage-output variants) |
| Shaft Type | Solid shaft |
| Protection Rating | IEC 60529 IP65, oilproof (in-house standard) |
| Supply Voltage | 5 VDC ±5% to 24 VDC +15% (variant-dependent) |
| Connector Type | Connector or pre-wired (standard cable 1-2 m) |
| Max. Shaft Speed | 5,000 r/min |
| Weight | Approx. 300 g |