M38Q Incremental Magnetic Encoder

38×38 mm square flange | Resolution from 8 to 2048 pulses/rotation | Bidirectional output with zero (BZ) | Up to 12000 continuous rpm (option B) | Ø6.35 h7 stainless steel shaft | IP64 / IP66 sealed protection (Z) | Oil and liquid immunity | Line Driver 26LS31, ET7272 and NPN electronics | 100 G impact resistance | Seven possible power supplies between 5 and 30 V

Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
Category: Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Incremental Magnetic Encoder, SENSORS

Incremental magnetic encoder with a 38x38 mm square flange and 8 to 2048 pulses per revolution. High degree of protection and immunity to oils and liquids; suitable for marine, medical, printing, and metalworking applications.

Outputs A, B and Zero, with bidirectional + zero version (BZ). Output electronics: Standard NPN, Open collector NPN (K, R), NPN (Q) and 26LS31 (N) or ET7272 (Z) driver.

Aluminum housing and cover, 38×38 mm square flange with four Ø3.5 holes, Ø17.46 h7 centering hole, and Ø6.35 h7 stainless steel shaft. Up to 12,000 rpm continuous with low-torque bearings (B, IP53), IP66 with sealed bearings (Z), and operating temperature from -25 to +85 °C. Available in guemisa.es.

Encoder incremental magnetic with immunity to oils and liquids.
38×38 mm square flange and weight of 100 g.
Resolution of 8 to 2048 pulses/rotation, multipliable ×4 by the customer.
Until 12000 rpm continuous with low torque bearings (B) and impact resistance of 100 G.
Protection IP64 standard e IP66 with sealed bearings (Z); electronic Line Driver 26LS31 and ET7272 and NPN.

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What is the M38Q encoder fixing?

38×38 mm square flange with 4 holes Ø3.5 and centering Ø17.46 h7.

What electronic output stages are available for the M38Q encoder?

There are standard NPN, open collector NPN (K and R), NPN (Q), 26LS31 Driver (N) and ET7272 Driver (Z).

What rotation speed and protection level options does it offer?

It offers 6000 rpm with IP64 in the standard version, 3000 rpm with sealed IP66 protection (option Z) and up to 12000 continuous rpm with low torque IP53 (option B).

Properties

Feature	Specification
Mechanics
Weight	100 g
Axis	Ø6.35 h7 stainless steel
max radial/axial load.	1 kg
Starting torque	12 gcm standard · 30 gcm sealed · 8 gcm low torque
bearing life	1.5 × 10⁹ revolutions
Electric
Exit-side protection	According to connection • IP65 on CV cable and on connector at cable end
Spin impulses	8 ÷ 2048 imp/giro (multipliable ×4 by the client)
Feeding	5 V ±5 % · 8÷24 · 18÷28 · 8÷24/5 · 18÷28/5 · 10÷30 · 5÷30 V
Max. consumption.	std 50 mA · 90 mA line driver
Output electronics	Standard NPN 10 mA · K 10 · Q 70 · R 70 · N (26LS31) 35 · Z (ET7272) 30 mA
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/vibration resistance	100 G (6 ms) · 10 G (55 ÷ 2000 Hz)
Operating/storage temperature	-25 … +85 °C / -30 … +85 °C
Other features
Phase tolerance / symmetry	±45° / ±15°

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