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R21 Wheeled Encoder

Wheeled Encoder - R21 Series
R21 - Compact size and Rugged Construction

The model R21 is an optical shaft encoder in a 2" diameter x 1-7/8" (Ø51mm x 48mm) housing with an integral mounting arm, compatible with a variety of mounting accessories for installation either above or below a moving web or conveyor. When used with the MW-8 (8.00" circumference) or MW-20 (20.00cm circumference) measuring wheel it can accurately track the web or conveyor to within ±.007" or ±.016cm per revolution. This is not a light duty encoder - it was built with heavy duty bearings and solid construction for reliable, long-term operation in continuous duty applications.

Standard Features and Options:
•  Generates pulses for accurate linear measurement
•  Heavy Duty construction
•  Compact size
•  Precision 8" or 20cm circumference measuring wheel
•  16mm or M12 connector, or attached cable
•  "Anti-Jitter" and other material handling features
•  ESD, Short Circuit, Reverse Voltage protection
•  Various mounting hardware kits are available

Tri-Tronics Wheeled Encoder Model R21

MECHANICAL

  • Maximum Speed: 6,000 rpm
  • Shaft Loading:
    • Radial: 40 lbs. / 18.1 kg
    • Axial: 30 lbs. / 13.6 kg
  • Bearing Life: 32 x 1,000,000/rpm = hours
  • Materials:
  • Case: Aluminum, anodized
  • Shaft: 303 Stainless steel
  • Weight: 12 oz. (340 grams)
  • Protection: IP50 (IP64 is available)

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

  • Single Ended Outputs:

Optional 6-Pin

Optional M12 4-pin

Function

Wire Color

1

3

Common

Black

2

1

+vdc

Red

3

-

Output Z

Brown

4

4

Output A

White

5

2

Output B

Green

6

-

not used

-

6-pin connector is Amphenol T3402000 or equivalent M12 4-pin is Turck FS4.4/18.25 or equivalent

  • Differential Line Driver Outputs:

Optional 8-Pin Connector

Function

Wire Color

1

Output +A

White

2

Output +B

Green

3

Output +Z

Yellow

4

Supply Voltage

Red

5

Common

Blac

6

Output -A

Blue or Green

7

Output -B

Brown

8

Output -Z

Orange

8-pin connector is Amphenol T3506000 or equivalent

Standard cable length is 10 ft / 3 meters. Other lengths are available

 

ELECTRICAL

  • Supply Voltages: (specify when ordering)
    • 5 VDC or 8-30 VDC
  • Current:
  • 50 mA max (no load)
  • 100 mA max (line driver)
  • Pulse Rate: 0 - 30 kHz
  • Pulses per Revolution: (specify when ordering) 1 to 1200 (call for values up to 4800)
  • Operating Temperature: 0° to 70° C
  • Single Ended:
    • 7273 open collector (30 VDC max, 50 mA max)
    • 7272 Push-Pull (50 mA max source or sink)
  • Differential Line Driver:
  • 7272 differential line driver (also with optional 5vdc output level)
  • Pulse symmetry: 180°±30%
  • Pulse interval jitter: 30% max
  • Quadrature: 90°±30% max 
  • Phase jitter: 30% max
  • Output Circuit: (specify when ordering) 
    Output voltage level is approximately the same as the input voltage level.
  • Output Waveshape: 
    Square wave outputs A and B are 50/50 duty cycle nominal. Output Z (index output) is approximately the width of one cycle on outputs A or B. Output A leads B by 90° for clockwise rotation viewed from end by handle.
  • Anti-jitter: (single output models only) Increases the pulse hysteresis to ½ of a pulse width, eliminating the effects of mechanical vibration and possible false output pulses. For example a 10 pulse per revolution output has 18° hysteresis (i.e. 360° ÷ 10 × ½ ).

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