Brush Motors
Optical Encoders
All motors can be fitted with an encoder. We use the Hewlett-Packard HEDS and HEDM series of optical encoders as the standard offering. Other encoders are available.
Features
- Two channel quadrature output with optional index pulse
- No signal adjustment required
- Low cost
- Small size
- Resolutions up to 1024 counts per revolution
- -40°C to 100°C operating temperature
- TTL compatible
- Single 5 volt supply
Benefits
- Feedback information may be used in conjunction with a position controller for precise motor shaft position
- Encoders used in conjunction with a 4-quadrant velocity controller, such as the BDA-Q4-70-10, allow precise velocity control
of brushless motors
| Specifications at 25°C (77°F) | HEDS 5500 | HEDS 5540 | HEDM 5500 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counts Per Revolution | 96 to 512 | 96 to 512 | 1000 to 1024 | |||||
| Number of Channels | Two | Two + Index | Two | |||||
| Supply Voltage (Vcc) (vdc) | 4.5 to 5.5 | 4.5 to 5.5 | 4.5 to 5.5 | |||||
| Supply Current (Icc) (mA – typ.) | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||
| Load Capacitance (CL) (pF max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Count Frequency (f) (kHz max.) | 100 | 100 | 100 | |||||
| Pulse Width (P) (°e) | 180 +/- 45 | 180 +/- 45 | 180 +/- 45 | |||||
| Phase Shift (φ) (°e) | 90 +/- 20 | 90 +/- 20 | 90 +/- 20 | |||||
| Pulse Width Error (ΔP) (°e max.) | 45 | 35 | 45 | |||||
| Index Pulse Width (Po) (°e max.) | N/A | 125 | N/A | |||||
| Signal Rise Time (tr) (ns typ.) | 200 | 180 | 180 | |||||
| Signal Fall Time (tf) (ns typ.) | 50 | 40 | 40 | |||||
| Operating Temperature (°C) | -40 to 100 | -40 to 100 | -40 to 100 | |||||
| Velocity (rpm) (max.) | 30000 | 30000 | 30000 | |||||
| Acceleration (rad/sec2) (max.) | 250000 | 250000 | 250000 | |||||
We also offer the Renco RCML15 as a standard. Follow the hyperlink below to see detailed specifications.
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Typical Applications
- Factory automation
- Packaging and printing products
- Office equipment and computer peripherals
- Robotic tape storage and retrieval
- Semiconductor handling and insertion machines
- Industrial automation
- Computer controlled embroidery machines
- Positioning tables
- Machine tools
- Brush Motors
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- Brushless Torque Motors
- Gearmotors
- Limited Rotation Motors
- Linear Motors
- Optical Encoders
- Outside Brushless DC Motors
- Silencer Series Brushless DC Motors
- Silencer Series Drive Electronics
- Toroidally Wound DC Brushless Motors
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- Compact Dynamic Brushless Servo Motor
- Maximum Dynamic Brushless Servo Motor
- Explosion Proof Servo Motors
- Linear Motors

