Quantum Devices, Inc. Product
QM35 is a high-performance, low-profile bearingless modular encoder for high-volume OEM motion control, competitively priced. It offers resolutions up to 8192 lines, multiple commutation options, and a patented lock-n-twist mechanism that simplifies installation, reducing production time and cost.
Design Features:
- Bearingless modular encoder design
- Full complement outputs
- Low profile assembled height of 0.43"
- Resolutions up to 8,192 lines per revolution
- 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 pole commutation (others upon request)
- Easy Lock-n-Twist assembly feature
- Through shaft sizes up to 0.375″ Diameter
- Up to 1Mhz Frequency Response
- High Noise Immunity
- RoHS Construction
- Hub to shaft uses two #3-48 set screws
- Hermetically sealed LED
- Multiple mounting options including resolver size 15
Electrical Specifications
| Input Voltage | 5 VDC ± 5% |
|---|---|
| Input Current Requirements | 65 mA typical, 100 mA max plus interface loads |
| Input Ripple | 2% peak to peak @ 5 VDC |
| Output Circuits | A = 26C31 line driver (RS-422 or single-ended TTL) B = ABZ 26C31 line driver, UVW open collector (no U’ V’ W’) C = ABZ 26C31 line driver, UVW open collector (no U’ V’ W’) |
| Incremental Output Format | Quadrature with A leading B for CCW rotation viewed from the encoder top |
| Max Operating Frequency | < 5000 PPR = 500 kHz or 15,000 RPM 5000 PPR – 7999 PPR = 675 kHz ≥ 8000 PPR = 1.0 MHz |
| Commutation Format | Three phase 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 poles (other pole counts upon request) |
| Commutation Accuracy (UVW) | ± 2° mechanical |
| Interpolation Factors | 1000/1024 PPR = 2x 2000/2048 PPR = 4x 2500 PPR = 5x 4000/4096 PPR = 8x 5000/5120 PPR = 10x 8000/8192 PPR = 16x |
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 Specification
| Bore Minimum Diameter | Bore size +0.0002" |
|---|---|
| Recommended Shaft Tolerance | +0.0000/-0.0005" |
| Minimum Shaft Engagement | 0.400" [10.2 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 | A = 1.280" bolt circle/size 15 resolver B = 1.812" bolt circle |
| Dynamic Commutation Adjustment Range | 30° mechanical |
| Moment of Inertia | 8.0E-6 oz·in·s² |
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