Optical Encoders
series 63K
High resolution, Ball Bearing,
4-Pin
Features
• 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 128 and 256
Cycles per Revolution Available
• Sealed Version Available
• Rugged Construction
• Cable or Pin Version
• 300 Million Rotational Cycles
• 5,000 RPM Shaft Rotation
Dimensions
In inches (and millimeters)
toP vieW
1.250 DIA
(31.75)
.215
(5.46)
KEYWAY DEPTH
.350
(8.89)
.066
(1.68)
.725.025
(18.41.64)
.250
(6.35)
.025 X 45˚
(.64)
CHAMFER
.249/.250 DIA
(6.32/6.34)
.033
(.84)
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
.219
(5.57)
1/2 - 32
UN-2A
THREADS
GRAYHILL XXXX X-X
63KXXX
XXXX X-X
XX
.776.025
(19.71.64)
.650 DIA
(16.51)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
.501
(12.73)
PIN #1
.100
(2.54)
.300
(7.62)
.150
(3.81)
.225
(5.71)
toP vieW
1.250 DIA
(31.75)
.215
(5.46)
KEYWAY DEPTH
.350
(8.89)
.066
(1.68)
.725.025
(18.42.64)
.250
(6.35)
.025 X 45˚
(.64)
CHAMFER
.249/.250 DIA
(6.32/6.34)
.033
(.84)
1/2 - 32
UN-2A
THREADS
GRAYHILL XXXX X-X
63KXXX-XXX
XXXX X-X
XX-XXX
.219
(5.57)
.650 DIA
(16.51)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
.501
(12.73)
PIN #1
CONNECTOR IS
MOLEX P/N
14-56-3046
OR EQUIVALENT
CABLE LENGTH
6.000, 25
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, DIMENSION TOLERANCES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
LINEAR .010 (.25), DIAMETERS .010 (.025), ANGULAR 5˚
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Optical Encoders
CirCuitry anD WaveForm: standard Quadrature 2-Bit Code
PIN #
GROUND
1
2
10 KΩ
OUTPUT
A
OUTPUT
B
1 CYCLE
OUTPUT B
OUTPUT A
3
10 KΩ
POWER 5V
4
CHANNEL A LEADS CHANNEL B BY
90˚ ± 45˚ IN ALL ROTATIONS FOR
CLOCKWISE ROTATION OF SHAFT.
sPeCiFiCations
electrical ratings
operating voltage: 5 ±.25 Vdc
supply Current:
30 mA maximum at 5 Vdc
Logic output Characteristics:
Output Type: Open collector with integrated
Schmitt Trigger and 10 KW pull-up resistor
Maximum Sink Current: 16 mA at .40 volts
Power Consumption:
150 mW maximum
optical rise time:
500 nS typical
optical Fall time:
14 nS typical
environmental ratings
mechanical ratings
operating temperature range:
-40°C to 85°C
storage temperature range:
-55°C to 100°C
relative Humidity: 90-95% at 40°C for 96 hours
vibration resistance:
Harmonic motion with
amplitude of 15g, within a varied 10 to 2000
Hz frequency for 12 hours per MIL-STD-202,
Method 204
shock resistance: Test 1: 100g for 6 mS, half-
sine wave with velocity change of 12.3 ft/s. Test
2: 100g for 6 mS, sawtooth wave with velocity
change of 9.7 ft/s.
Backplate:
Polyester
Header:
Phosphor bronze, 200 microinches
tin over 50 microinches nickel (pin version only)
infrared emitter: Gallium aluminum arsenide
Photo iC:
Planar silicon
retaining ring:
Stainless steel
Cable: 26 AWG, stranded/tinned wire, PVC
coated on .100 (2,54) centers (cable version only)
Connector: Glass-filled PCT, UL94V-0
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
Bearing subassembly
mechanical Life:
300 million revolutions
time Life: Guaranteed for 10 years of
continuous operation (calculated from emitter
degradation data)
mounting torque:
20 in-lbs maximum
terminal strength: 5 lbs terminal pull-out
force minimum
solderability:
95% free of pin holes and voids
externally applied shaft Force:
Axial:15 lbs maximum; Radial:15 lbs
maximum
operating torque:
0.5 in-oz maximum (no
detents) for unsealed versions
materials and Finishes
Bearing: NSK ABEC 5 (stainless steel)
Preload Collar: 303 stainless steel
Bushing:
Zinc diecast
Housing:
Zytel FR-50
shaft:
Stainless steel insert molded into nylon
rotor support
Code rotor and aperture: Chemically
etched stainless steel/electroformed nickel
Printed Circuit Board: NEMA Grade FR-4.
Five microinches minimum gold over 100
microinches minimum nickel over copper
optical Barrier:
Polyphenylene sulfide, 94 V-0
orDerinG inFormation
series
style:
K = Standard, 4-pin, high resolution
KS = Sealed, 4-pin, high resolution
Cycles: per channel per revolution = 25, 32, 50, 64, 100, 128, 256
63Ks256–060
termination:
Blank (no dash or numbers): pins as described in drawing.
Cable termination:
060 = 6.0in. Cable is terminated with Molex Connnector P/N 14-56-3046.
available from your local Grayhill Distributor. For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales Office, an authorized local Distributor or Grayhill.
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com