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Mechanical and Optical Encoders
mechanical and optical encoders

Our ability to adapt existing components to your application, makes Elma your preferred solution partner.

  • With 16, 24, 30, 32 detent
  • High life expectancy
  • Electromechanical and optical contact system
  • High torque values
  • Easy to modify

Details - Product Overview

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Designation Type E20 Mechanical Type E27 Mechanical Type E50 Optical
Dimension 12 x 14 mm 12 x 14 mm 30 x 30 mm
Connection SMD THT (DIL) Plug in (IDC)
(cable on request)
Function (Code) mechanical incremental encoder with 16/30 pulses per rotation with additional signal by pushing the spindle-shaft mechanical incremental encoder with 16/30 pulses per rotation with/without additional signal by pushing the spindle-shaft mechanical incremental encoder with 16/30 pulses per rotation with/without additional signal by pushing the spindle-shaft
Indexing angle 12° 12° 11,25° / 15°
Processing wave soldering reflow wave soldering reflow  
Contact material gold gold  
Life expectancy:
Rotations
Push button actuation

> 10’000 cycles
> 100’000

> 10’000 cycles
> 100’000

> 10 Mio.
> 5 Mio.
Contact resistance < 100 m.W < 100 m.W  
 
Type E20 Mechanical
type e20 mechanical

Our ability to adapt existing components to your application, makes Elma your preferred solution partner.

  • 16 or 30 detent
  • Shaft snaps in after reflow process
  • > 100’000 rotations
  • Reflowable
  • Up to 2,5 Ncm torque
  • Tape & reel
  • Aluminium spindle-shaft
  • IP 65 available

Dimensional drawing and Standard part numbers - details
Technical data and Products modifications - details

 
Type E27 Mechanical
type e27 mechanical
  • 16 or 30 detent
  • > 100’000 rotations
  • With or without push button function
  • Up to 2,5 Ncm torque (standard 1,5 Ncm)
  • Aluminium spindel-shaft
  • IP 65 available

Dimensional drawing and Standard part numbers - details
Technical data and Products modifications - details

 
**NEW**Type E33 Mechanical**NEW**
type e33 mechanical
  • 16 or 32 detents standard resolution
  • With or without integrated push button
  • Minimum 1 million operations life
  • Excellent indexing feel with 1.5, 2 or 2.5 Ncm constant switching torque
  • Robust metal housing with metal shaft
  • 11.5 x 12.3 x 4.9 mm body size
  • IP68 front panel sealing
  • Operating temperature range: -40 to +85°C
  • Various options available

Dimensional drawing and Standard part numbers - details
Technical data and Products modifications - details

 
Type E50 Optical
type e50 optical
  • With push button function
  • 24/32 detent
  • Life expectancy:
    > 10 Mio. rotations
    > 5 Mio. push button actuation
  • Contactless magnetic indexing provides positive tactile feedback for accurate position indication
  • Standard with connector (IDC), cable on request

Dimensional drawing and Standard part numbers - details
Technical data and Products modifications - details