I/38Q Miniature Incremental Encoder
- Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
- Category: Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Miniature Incremental Encoder, SENSORS
The ELCIS 38Q (I/38Q) is a miniature incremental encoder with a 38mm square front flange in anodized aluminum and a 32mm center-to-center mounting.
It incorporates a Ø17.46 h7 front centering and a Ø6.35 h7 solid stainless steel shaft. It offers from 1 to 2540 pulses per revolution with a frequency of 60 kHz (100 kHz option) and NPN, PNP, Push-Pull electronics, 26LS31, 88C30 and TTL 7404 drivers.
It allows axial or radial output mounting via cable or cable end connectors, and has standard bearings (6000 rpm), IP66 sealed bearings (3000 rpm) or IP53 low torque bearings (12000 rpm).
- 38mm Square Front Flange: distance between centers of 32 mm.
- Stainless steel shaft: solid shaft of Ø6.35 h7 and front centering of Ø17.46 h7.
- Resolution and speed: from 1 to 2540 pulses per revolution with frequency options of 60 kHz or 100 kHz.
- Food and electronics: 5÷30 Vcc with NPN, PNP, Push-pull electronics, 26LS31 and 88C30 drivers and TTL 7404.
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What differentiates the I/38Q model from the I/38 model?
The I/38Q model is similar to the I/38 model, but with a 38mm square front flange and 32mm center-to-center mounting.
What is the shaft diameter and front shoulder diameter of the I/38Q model?
It has a solid stainless steel shaft of Ø6.35 h7 and a front centering protrusion of Ø17.46 h7.
What are the available output resolutions?
It offers from 1 to 2540 pulses per revolution.
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | |
| Housing | Anodized aluminum with 38 mm square flange |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Axis | Ø6.35 h7 stainless steel (customizable upon request) |
| max radial/axial load. | 1 kg |
| Electric | |
| Exit-side protection | Depending on connection: IP00 or IP65 (see technical sheet) |
| Feeding | 5÷30 V (see technical specifications) |
| Max. consumption. | 120 mA standard · 180 mA line driver (customizable upon request) |
| Impulses per lap | 1 to 2540 |
| Max frequency. | 60 kHz (100 option) |
| Protection and environment | |
| axle-side protection | IP64 standard • IP66 sealed (Z) • IP53 low torque (B) |
| max. continuous RPM | 6000 standard · 3000 sealed · 12000 low torque (intermittent: +30 %) |
| Impact resistance | 50 G × 11 ms |
| Vibration resistance | 12 G (10–2000 Hz) |
| Operating temperature | 0 … +70 °C (customizable upon request) |
| Storage Temp. | -30 … +85 °C |
| Reference | Configuration |
|---|---|
| I/38Q-100-5-BN-CVI38Q1005BNCV | 100 pulses/revolution · 5 V ±5 % · bidirectional · Driver 26LS31 · 1 m cable · axial / radial · axial output |


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