
Model H20® Incremental Encoder
The H20 is an extremely rugged encoder designed to economically
fill the resolution range up to 4096 cycles per turn. This compact
unit features a shock resistant disc, heavy duty bearings, and EMI
shielding. The H20 conforms to NEMA 4 and 13 requirements. The
H20 is also available in a hub shaft style with a flexmount (inset) for
easy mounting directly to small motors. Typical applications of the
H20 include machine control, process control, agricultural machinery, textile equipment, robotics, food processing, and metering.
Special Models of the H20 Incremental Encoder are available with one or
more of the following certifications. Consult factory for details.
EN 55011
and EN 61000-6-2
UL 12.0035X
UL 12.0082X
CENELEC
II 1 G Ex ia IIB/IIC T4
II 3 G Ex nA IIB T3 Gc
II 3 G Ex nA IIB T4 Gc
U.S. Standards Class I, Group A,B,C & D;
Class II Group E, F & G
Canadian Standards
C
Class I, Zone 0, Group IIC
Class I, Div 2, Group A,B,C & D;
Class II, Div 2, Group F & G
Mechanical
Specifications
Shaft Diameter: 1/4” thru 3/8” and metric
versions. Hollow shaft, hub shaft or thru-shaft
versions available.
Flat On Shaft: 0.75 x 0.03 deep
Shaft Loading: up to 40 lbs. axial and
40 lbs. radial
Shaft Runout: .001 T.I.R. maximum
Starting Torque at 25°C: 1.0 in-oz maxi-
mum without shaft seal; 2.5 in-oz maximum
with shaft seal; 4.0 in-oz thru-shaft
Bearings: 52100 bearing steel
Shaft material: 303 stainless steel
Bearing Housing: Die cast aluminum with
iridite finish; stainless steel (special featur e)
Cover: Die cast aluminum with protective
finish (For MS or CS terminations), otherwise
drawn aluminum with protective finish; stainless steel (special feature)
Bearing Life: 1.5 X 109 revs at rated load
(10,000 hrs at 2500 RPM)
Maximum RPM: 8,000
(see Frequency Response)
Moment of Inertia: 2.0 x 10-4 oz-in-sec
Weight: 9 oz. typical
2
Electrical
Specifications
Code: Incremental
Output Format: 2 channels in quadrature,
1/2 cycle index gated with negative B channel as standard. Ungated index when 3904
is specified as the output device
Cycles per Shaft Turn: 1 to 4096 (see
table A) For resolutions above 1024 contact
BEI for interpolation options
Supply Voltage: 5 to 28 VDC available
Current Requirements: 100 mA typical +
output load, 25O mA (max)
Voltage/Output: (see note 5)
28V/V: Line Driver, 5–28 VDC in, V
28V/5: Line Driver, 5–28 VDC in, V
28V/OC: Open Collector, 5–28 VDC in, OC
Protection Level: reverse, overvoltage and
output short circuit (see note 5)
Frequency Response: 100 KHz (up to
1024 cpt; 400 KHz with interpolation option
(see note 7)
Output Terminations:
see Table 1
Note: Consult factory for other
electrical options
= Vin
out
= 5 VDC
out
out
Environmental
Specifications
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4 & 13 (IP66)
when ordered with shaft seal (on units with
an MS connector) and a cable gland (on
units with cable termination)
Temperature: Operating, 0° to 70°C;
extended temperature testing available
(see note 8); Storage, -25° to 90°C unless
extended temperature option called out
Shock: 50 g’s for 11 msec duration
Vibration: 5 to 2000 Hz @ 20 g’s
Humidity: 98% RH without condensation
NOTES & TABLES: All notes and tables
referred to in the text can be found on the
back of this page.
H20 Incremental Ordering Options for assistance call 800-350-2727
Use this diagram, working from left to right to construct your model number (example: H20DB-37-SS-500-ABZC-28V/V-SM18).
All notes and tables referred to can be found on pages the back of this page.
H20
TYPE:
H = Heavy Duty
20 = 2.00” DIA.
X =
Express
Encoder
HOUSING CONFIG:
D = Square Flange
E = 2.00 Dia.
See Dimensions
®
EXPRESS ENCODERS
T2 option is available as a standard H20 Express Encoder.
These commodities, technology or software if exported from the United States must be in accordance with the Bureau of Industry, and Security, Export Administration regulations. Diversion contrary to U.S law is prohibited.
Items highlighted with are standard Express Encoders and ship in one to three days.
SHAFT DIA:
0.2497
25 =
0.2495
0.3747
37 =
0.3745
0.3935
39 =
0.3932
PILOT CONFIG:
A=1.181
(30mm) Female
(No shaft seal available)
B =1.25
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FACE MOUNT:
F5, F12, F28
Blank = None
See Dimensions
SHAFT TYPE:
TS=Thru Shaft
HS=Hollow Shaft
HBS=Hub Shaft
Blank = single ended
shaft (standard)
(must use pilot B, except HBS
units can take SS with pilot A)
CYCLES PER TURN:
SHAFT SEAL:
SS = Shaft Seal
See note 2
(Enter Cycles)
See table A
NO. OF CHANNELS:
A = Single Channel
AB = Dual Quad. Ch.
ABZ = Dual with Index
AZ = Single with Index
See note 3
VOLTAGE/OUTPUT:
28V/V = 5–28V
28V/5 = 5–28V
28V/OC = 5–28Vin/OC
COMPLEMENTS:
C = Complementary Outputs
Blank = None
See note 4
OUTPUT
TERMINATION
LOCATION:
E = End
S = Side
in/out
in/5Vout
out
OUTPUT TERMINATION:
M14 = MS3102R14S-6P
M16 = MS3102R16S-1P
M18 = MS3102R18-1P
CS =Cable with Seal (Side or End Term)
Add cable length (i.e., C18=18” cable)
HAZARDOUS
AREA RATINGS:
Blank = None
EX = Intrinsically Safe
NI = Non-Incendive
Contact factory for
voltage options
C= Pigtail Cable
See table 1 & note 9
Specification No. 02055-001 Rev.08-13
SPECIAL FEATURES:
S = Special features
specified on purchase
order.(Consult factory)
See note 6

Model H20® Incremental Encoder
Dimensions
Housing Type
H20E
H20D
Special Shaft Options
Hollow Shaft
Thru-Shaft
Hub Shaft
Pilot Options
A B
(H20DA or H20EA) (H20DB or H20EB)
Table1
Incremental Output Terminations
The connector style will determine pinouts. For example, an encoder with ABC channels
and an M18 connector uses the table to the right.
M14 CONNECTOR M16 CONNECTOR CHANNELS DESIGNATED IN MODEL NO.
PIN PIN ABZ ABC
E A A A
D B B B
C C Z A
B D +V (SUPPLY VOLTAGE)
F E — B
A F 0 V (CIRCUIT COMMON)
G CASE GROUND (CG) (Except H20)
WIRE COLOR
(22AWG)
DA 15P
CONNECTOR
YEL 13 A A A
BLUE 14 B B B
ORN 15 Z — Z
W-YEL 10 — A A
W-BLU 11 — B B
W-OM 12 — — Z
RED 6 +V (SUPPLY VOLTAGE)
BLK 1 0 V (CIRCUIT COMMON)
GRN 9 CASE GROUND (CG) (Except H20)
WHITE SHIELD DRAIN (Shielded cable only)
CHANNELS DESIGNATED IN MODEL NO.
ABZ ABC ABZC
Optional
Face Mounts
F5
F12
F28
M18 CONNECTOR
PIN CHANNEL
A A
B B
C Z
D +V
E —
F OV
G —
H A
I B
J Z
Figure 1
Table A
Output Waveform H20 Disc Resolutions
1* 2 3 5 6 8 10
11 12 24 25 30
32 40 50 60 64
HI
75 80 95 100 105 115
LO
120 125 150 192 200
240 250 256 300 336
360 400 500 510 512
600 625 635 720 785
1000 1024 1200**
Resolutions Shown in RED are not
available as Express Encoders
*No index. For interpolation please
CCW Rotation Viewing Face
specify the multiplied output (up to
4,096 for H20) in the model number,
i.e. 4,096-T4.
**Consult factory for this resolution
Notes
1. Mounting is usually done either using the D-style square flange mount, E- or G-style servo
mounts, or one of the standard face mounts, F1 for example. Consult factory for additional
face mount options.
2.The shaft seal is recommended in virtually all installations. The most common exceptions
are applications requiring a very low starting torque or those requiring operation at both high
temperature and high speed.
3. Non-standard index widths and multiple indices are available by special order. Consult factory.
4. Complementary outputs are recommended for use with line driver type (source/sink) outputs.
When used with differential receivers, this combination provides a high degree of noise immunity.
5. Output IC’s: Output IC’s are available as either Line Driver (LD) or NPN Open Collector
(OC) types. Open Collectors require pull-up resistors, resulting in higher output source impedance (sink impedance is similar to that of line drivers). In general, use of a Line Driver style
output is recommended. Line Drivers source or sink current and their lower impedance mean
better noise immunity and faster switching times. Warning: Do not connect any line driver
outputs directly to circuit common/OV, which may damage the driver. Unused outputs should
be isolated and left floating. Our applications specialists would be pleased to discuss your
system requirements and the compatibility of your receiving electronics with Line Driver type
outputs. 28V/V: Multi-voltage Line Driver (7272*): 100 mA source/sink. Input voltage 5 to
28 VDC +/- 5% standard (Note: V
5 volt supply. Supply lines are protected against overvoltage to 60 volts and reverse voltage.
Outputs are short circuit protected for one minute. Supply current is 120 mA typical (plus
load current). This is the recommended replacement for 3904R and 7406R open collector
outputs with internal pullup resistors. It is also a direct replacement for any 4469, 88C30,
8830 or 26LS31 line driver 28V/5: Multi-voltage Line Driver (7272*): 100 mA source/sink.
Input voltage 5 to 28 VDC +/- 5% standard, internally regulated with 5V (TTL compatible) logic
out. Supply lines are protected against overvoltage to 60 volts and reverse voltage. Outputs are
short circuit protected for one minute. Supply current is 90 mA typical (plus load current). 15V/V:
Multi-voltage Line Driver (4469*): 100 mA source/sink. Input voltage 5 to 15 VDC +/- 5%
standard (Note: V
protected against overvoltage to 60 volts and reverse voltage. Outputs are short circuit protected for one minute. Supply current is 90 mA typical (plus load current). This is a direct
replacement for the 4469 Line Driver. 28V/OC: NPN Open Collector (3904*, 7273*). Current
sink of 80 mA max. Current sourced by external pull- up resistor. Output can be pulled up to
voltage other than supply voltage (30 V max). Input voltage 5 to 28 VDC +/- 5% standard.
Supply current is 120 mA typical. This replaces prior IC’s with designations of 3904, 7406,
3302, 681 and 689. 5V/OCR, 15V/OCR, 24V/OCR: Open Collector (3904R*, 7406R*,
7273R*): Current sink of 70 mA max. Includes internal pull-ups sized at approximately
100 ohms/volt. Max current source is 10 mA. Supply current is 100 mA typical, 120 mA
with internal pull-ups. 5V/V. 5V/OC, 5V/OCR and 9V/OC can be intrinsically safe line
driver and open collector outputs available on certain model variations. They are intrinsically safe only when installed per the controldrawing noted on the certification label
affixed to the encoder body.
6. Special –S at the end of the model number is used to define a variety of non-standard
features such as special shaft lengths, voltage options, or special testing. Please consult the
factory to discuss your special requirements.
7. Higher frequency response may be available. Please consult with the factory.
8. Extended temperature ratings are available in the following ranges:
-40 to 70°C, -40 to 85°C, –20 to 105°C and –40 to 105°C depending on the particular model. Some models can operate down to -55°C. Extended temperature ranges can
affect other performance factors. Consult with factory for more specific information.
9. Mating straight plug receptacles may be ordered from the factory:
For M12 use MS3116F12-10S, For M14 use MS3106F14S-6S
For M14/19 use MS3116J14-19S, For M16 use MS3106F16S-1S
For M18 use MS3106F18-1S, For M20 use MS3106F20-29S
* Products manufactured prior to April 2007 used the line driver IC number instead of
voltage output in model number.
= Vin). TTL compatible when used with 5 volt supply. Supply lines are
out
= Vin). This driver is TTL compatible when used with
out
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