Ø20mm incremental encoder

A20

A20 is a compact, incremental encoder designed for high-precision motion detection in applications with limited space.

• Miniature size (Ø 20 mm)
• Various shaft diameter options
• Several flexible couplings with different mounting options
• Special encoder design for extended temperature ranges
• Round cable version

Mechanical data

Maximum shaft speed 10 000 RPM
Moment of inertia < 0.4 gcm2
Starting torque 5 x 10-4 Nm
Shaft load Axial: 3 N
Radial (at shaft end): 3 N
Vibrations (55 Hz to 2000 Hz) ≤ 100 m/s2
Shock (6 ms) ≤ 300 m/s2
Operating temperature Standard: 0oC – 70oC
Extended: -40oC – 100oC
Storage temperature  -40oC – 105oC
Ingress Protection (EN 60529) IP50
Mass (without cable) Standard: < 20 g
For extended temperature option with stainless steel: < 30 g

Electrical data

Interface Π TTL
System accuracy ± 100 arc.sec
Resolution (positions per turn) up to 1 048 576 counts per revolution
Incremental signals Differential square-wave U1 / U1 and U2 / U2. Signal levels at 20 mA load current:
– low (logic “0”) < 0.5 V at Up = ±5V
– high (logic “1”) > 2.4 V at Up = ±5V
Reference mark One differential square-wave U0 / U0 per revolution. Signal levels at 20 mA load current:
– low (logic “0”) < 0.5 V at Up = ±5V
– high (logic “1”) > 2.4 V at Up = ±5V
Supply voltage  + 5 V ± 5 %
Current consumption (without load) max. 100 mA
Maximum operating frequency 12.5 MHz

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Order code

A20X1- X2 – X3 -X4 – X5 – X6/X7
Type (X1) Pulse Number per Revolution (X2) Operating Temperature (X3) Shaft Diameter (X4) Cable Length (X5) Connector Type (X6) Flexible Coupling (X7)
S – solid shaft
H – blind hollow shaft
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262144
N – 0oC – 70oC (standard)
T – -40oC – 100oC (extended)
02M – ⌀ 2 mm
03M – ⌀ 3 mm
04M – ⌀ 4 mm
R0500 – 500 mm
R1000 – 1000 mm
R2000 – 2000 mm
W – without connector
B12 – round, 12 pins
C9 – round, 9 pins
C12 – round, 12 pins
D9 – flat, 9 pins
D15 – flat, 15 pins
W – without coupling
1 – flexible coupling version 1
2 – flexible coupling version 2

Order code example: A20S-S-262144-N-R0500-D9/W

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