Quantum Devices, Inc. Product
QM22 optical rotary encoder is a high performance, small diameter modular encoder ideal for high volume OEM applications and priced competitively for all sizes of motion control projects. Perfect for NEMA 11 BLDC servo applications.
Design Features:
- Bearingless modular design
- 4, 6, 8 or 10 pole commutation*
- Resolutions to 2500*
- Miniature package size
- Easy lock-n-twist assembly feature
- RoHS construction
- Hermetically sealed LED
- High noise immunity
Electrical Specifications
| Input Voltage | 5 VDC ± 5% |
|---|---|
| Input Current Requirements | 35 mA typical, 50 mA max plus interface loads |
| Input Ripple | 2% peak to peak @ 5 VDC |
| Incremental Output Circuits (ABZ) | 26C31 line driver (RS-422 or single-ended TTL) sink or source 20 mA max |
| Commutation Output Circuits (UVW) | B = open collector 4 mA sink max, pull up voltage 30 VDC max C = open collector with 2 kΩ pull-ups, 4 mA sink max |
| Incremental Output Format | Quadrature with A leading B for CCW rotation viewed from encoder top |
| Max Operating Frequency | 500 kHz or 15,000 RPM |
| Commutation Format | Three phase 4, 6, 8 or 10 poles (other pole counts upon request) |
| Commutation Accuracy (UVW) | ± 2° mechanical |
| Interpolation Factors | 500/512 PPR = 2x, 1000/1024 PPR = 4x 2000/2048 PPR = 8x, 2500 PPR = 10x |
Environmental Specifications
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 125°C |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -30 to 115°C |
| IP Rating | IP40 |
| Humidity | 90% non-condensing |
| Vibration | 20 g's @ 25 to 2,000 Hz |
| Shock | 100 g's @ 6 ms duration |
Mechanical Specifications
| Bore Minimum Diameter | Bore Size +0.0002” |
|---|---|
| Recommended Shaft Tolerance | +0.0000”/-0.0005” |
| Minimum Shaft Engagement | 0.490” [12.5 mm] |
| Allowable Shaft Runout | 0.002" [0.05 mm] TIR (±0.001" shaft radial play from initial shaft position of assembled encoder) |
| Allowable Axial Shaft Movement | ± 0.010" [± 0.25 mm] |
| Mounting | 1.024” [26 mm] bolt circle |
| Dynamic Commutation Adjustment Range | 26° mechanical |
| Moment of Inertia | 4.0E?6 oz·in·s² |
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