Autonics Corp
Autonics Corp E40S6-1000-3-N-5 1000P/R NPN incremental rotary encoder
Delivers 1000 pulses per revolution with NPN open-collector output for precise position feedback
- TypeTest Equipment
- Color/FinishRed
- Item Count1 pack
- Selling UnitBox
- Parts3 Years
- Labor1 Year
- High-resolution positioning with 1000 pulses per revolution
- Fast signal response up to 300kHz maximum frequency
- Reliable operation at speeds up to 5000rpm
- Low starting torque of just 40gf.cm for smooth rotation
- NPN open-collector output simplifies control-system integration
Application fit
The Autonics E40S6-1000-3-N-5 is a 1000 pulse-per-revolution incremental rotary encoder with NPN open-collector output. It suits engineers and technicians who need precise angular feedback for motor control, conveyor positioning or test rigs running on a 5 VDC supply. Buyers who require absolute position data or a higher IP rating should look elsewhere.
Thermals noise power
The encoder draws power from a 5 VDC rail with a maximum 5 percent ripple and has a starting torque no greater than 40 gf·cm (0.00392 N·m). Mechanical speed is limited to 5000 rpm while the electrical response reaches 300 kHz, so heat and acoustic signature stay negligible in normal operation.
Accessories impact
The unit ships in a radial cable configuration with an IP50 protection structure and a 6 mm shaft diameter. No mating connector, mounting bracket or configuration software is included, so the installer must provide wiring termination and mechanical coupling separately.
Highlights
- High-resolution positioning with 1000 pulses per revolution
- Fast signal response up to 300kHz maximum frequency
- Reliable operation at speeds up to 5000rpm
- Low starting torque of just 40gf.cm for smooth rotation
- NPN open-collector output simplifies control-system integration
Specifications
| Brand | Autonics |
|---|---|
| Model | E40S6-1000-3-N-5 |
| Type | Test Equipment |
| Color/Finish | Red |
| Item Count | 1 pack |
| Selling Unit | Box |
| Parts | 3 Years |
| Labor | 1 Year |
Questions about this item
How do I mount the Ø6 mm shaft encoder and what wiring step is often missed?
Mount the Ø6 mm shaft with a flexible coupling to avoid side loads, connect the radial cable to a 5 VDC ±5 % supply, and remember the NPN open-collector outputs need pull-up resistors on the controller side.
Which part will need replacement first after long service?
The shaft bearings are the wear item; at up to 5000 rpm they typically set the service interval, while the cable and electronics are solid-state.
What limit appears first when the encoder runs continuously at high speed?
The 300 kHz maximum response frequency caps the usable pulse rate, so at 1000 P/R the electrical limit is reached before the 5000 rpm mechanical rating.
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