M38SNC Incremental Magnetic Encoder
- Manufacturer: ELCIS Encoder
- Category: Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Incremental Magnetic Encoder, SENSORS
Magnetic incremental encoder with no contact between the rotating shaft and the transducer body. High IP rating and immunity to oils, liquids, etc. Suitable for high-speed applications.
Resolution from 8 to 2048 pulses per revolution, multipliable ×4 by the customer, bidirectional version with zero (BZ) and max. output frequency of 1 MHz. Electronics: Line Driver (26LS31 or ET7272), NPN and NPN open collector.
Aluminum base and cover, Ø38 mm, 180 g, without bearings. Standard IP67 on the shaft side and separate magnetic actuator for hollow shafts of Ø4, Ø5, Ø6, Ø8, and Ø10 mm (other diameters available upon request). Impact resistance of 100 G (6 ms) and operating temperature of -25 to +85 °C. Available in guemisa.es.
- No contact between the rotating shaft and the transducer body; no bearings.
- Maximum continuous speed of 30000 rpm (intermittent +30 %).
- Maximum output frequency of 1 MHz.
- IP67 Standard on the shaft side; output side according to connection.
- Magnetic actuator for hollow shaft 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm (other diameters available upon request).
Technical Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the M38SNC encoder is contactless?
There is no contact between the rotating shaft and the transducer body, and the encoder is bearing-free. Maximum continuous speed of 30,000 rpm (intermittent +30 %) and IP67 standard on the shaft side.
What shaft diameters does the magnetic actuator support?
The magnetic actuator is supplied for hollow shafts of 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm; other diameters (Ø n) on request.
What output electronics are available for the M38SNC encoder?
Line Driver 26LS31 (N) and ET7272 (Z), Standard NPN (no code), NPN (Q) and Open Collector NPN (K and R).
Properties
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | |
| Base and lid | Aluminum |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Axis | Hole Ø4÷10 mm with magnet |
| max radial/axial load. | — |
| bearing life | Without bearings |
| Electric | |
| Exit-side protection | IP67 (CV cable and cable end connectors) (applies to outlet side and shaft side protection: IP rating according to CEI EN 60529, IEC 529) |
| Spin impulses | 8 ÷ 2048 imp/giro (multipliable ×4 by the client) |
| Max frequency. | 1 MHz |
| Feeding | 5 V ±5 % · 8÷24 V · 18÷28 V · 10÷30 V · 5÷30 V · 8÷24/5 V · 18÷28/5 V |
| Max. consumption. | std 50 mA · 90 mA line driver |
| Output electronics | Line Driver (26LS31, ET7272), NPN, NPN Open Collector |
| Protection and environment | |
| axle-side protection | IP67 standard (Applies to outlet side and shaft side protection: IP rating according to IEC EN 60529, IEC 529) |
| max. continuous RPM | 30000 rpm (intermittent: +30 %) (applies to continuous max. RPM: the intermittent max. speed is +30 % above the continuous speed) |
| Impact/vibration resistance | 100 G (6 ms) · 10 G (55 ÷ 2000 Hz) |
| Operating/storage temperature | -25 … +85 °C / -30 … +85 °C |


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