{"product_id":"e6f-ab3c-c-omron-e6f-a-absolute-rotary-encoder","title":"E6F-AB3C-C Omron E6F-A Absolute Rotary Encoder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOmron E6F-AB3C-C\u003c\/b\u003e serves as the primary \u003cb\u003eE6F-A\u003c\/b\u003e Rotary Encoder utilized to execute direct absolute angular position feedback across industrial automation motion control platforms. Operating over 360 angular divisions per turn, it translates mechanical shaft rotation into parallel BCD digital outputs sent straight to PLC input points without incremental signal tracking errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePinout Configuration and Model Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eE6F-A\u003c\/b\u003e: Industrial 60-mm heavy-duty absolute encoder base series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB3C\u003c\/b\u003e: BCD (Binary-Coded Decimal) output code driven by NPN open-collector transistors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e-C\u003c\/b\u003e: Pre-wired connector interface built for industrial enclosure terminal landing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e360 Resolution\u003c\/b\u003e: 360 divisions per full mechanical rotation (1 deg resolution step)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParameter Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE6F-AB3C-C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.50 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e160 mm x 130 mm x 90 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-10 to 55 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 mA max.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 to 12 VDC (-10% to +15%, ripple p-p: 5% max.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPN open collector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Code\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBCD (Binary-Coded Decimal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e360 divisions\/revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft Load Limit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadial: 100 N, Thrust: 50 N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Density PLC Interface and Deterministic Execution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parallel BCD architecture streams continuous rotational positions straight to high-density discrete PLC input modules across backplane buses. Instantaneous physical position acquisition at startup bypasses homing routines, while low-latency NPN output stages preserve steep switching edges required for time-critical polling across EtherNet\/IP and Profinet remote networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Delivered Equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Omron E6F-AB3C-C absolute rotary encoder unit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Servo mounting flange and screw pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Hardware operational manual sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical Cabling and Mechanical Mounting Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShaft Connection and Frame Assembly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLink the encoder shaft to driven equipment via an isolated flexible shaft coupling to minimize radial and axial forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the 60-mm outer housing using the provided servo mounting bracket to ensure precise center alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLine Termination and Noise Mitigation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall pull-up resistors sized appropriately for the DC control loop voltage (5 to 12 VDC) on all NPN outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnclose multi-wire signal cables in grounded steel conduit routed at least 300 mm away from power switching conductors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Questions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat supply power bounds must be maintained at the encoder terminals?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe internal electronics require a regulated 5 to 12 VDC input voltage with a peak-to-peak ripple factor capped below 5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is absolute angular position represented on the output lines?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition data is presented in real time as a parallel BCD bit pattern ranging from 0 to 359 distinct rotational positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs hot-swapping allowed while the system power bus is energized?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, swapping live signal wires can induce destructive inductive voltage spikes across NPN output driver transistors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens to position readings following a complete facility power collapse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe absolute optical disk maintains true physical orientation, restoring correct coordinates immediately upon power restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre pull-up resistors mandatory when wiring to 12 VDC discrete input modules?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, NPN open-collector channels require external pull-up resistors unless the destination input card features internal pull-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat maximum mechanical forces are allowed on the rotating shaft assembly?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaft tolerates maximum operational loads of up to 100 N in the radial direction and 50 N in the thrust\/axial direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow should unused BCD output conductors be terminated inside the junction box?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual unused parallel signal lines must be insulated separately to prevent unexpected grounding or cross-channel shorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich shielding methods protect long cable runs from electromagnetic noise?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeploy multi-conductor shielded cable grounded at a single protective earth point while keeping line runs as short as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Omron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306669981869,"sku":"E6F-AB3C-C","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/E6F-AB3C-C.jpg?v=1790226910","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/ru\/products\/e6f-ab3c-c-omron-e6f-a-absolute-rotary-encoder","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}