HEAVY DUTY
SERIES H56
Heavy Duty Encoder
Key Features
• Encoder-Within-Encoder Design with
Phased Array Sensor for Reliable Signal
Output
• Large Outer Bearings Isolate Shaft Loads
• Foot Mount or 56 C-Face Mount Easily
Replaces BC42 and 46 Tachs
• Rugged Enclosure Rating: IP66
NorthStar
™
brand
SPECIFICATIONS
STANDARD OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Code: Incremental, Optical
Resolution: 1 to 5000 PPR (pulses/revolution)
Accuracy: (Worst case any edge to any other edge)
±7.5 arc-min.
Format: Two channel quadrature (AB) with optional
Index (Z) and complementary outputs
Phase Sense: A leads B for CW shaft rotation as
viewed from the C-face of the encoder
Quadrature Phasing: 90° ± 22.5° electrical
Symmetry: 180° ± 25° electrical
Index: 180° ± 25° electrical (gated with B low)
Waveforms: Squarewave
than 1 microsecond into a load capacitance of 1000 pf
ELECTRICAL
Input Power: (each output)
5-26 VDC at 100 mA max., not including output
loads
Outputs:
7273 Open Collector: 40mA, sink max
7272 Push-Pull: 40mA, sink or source
7272 Differential Line Driver: 40 mA, sink or source
4469 Differential Line Driver: 100mA, sink or source
Frequency Response: 100 kHz min.
Noise Immunity:
Electrical Immunity: Reverse polarity and short
circuit protected
Mating Connector:
6 pin, style MS3106A-14S-6S (MCN-N4);
10 pin, style MS3106A-18-1S (MCN-N6)
Pluggable Screw-Terminal (110532-0001)
with rise and fall times less
Tested to EN61326-1
EN 61326-1
MECHANICAL
Shaft Size: 5/8” nominal
Shaft Loading: 100 lbs. radial, 50 lbs. axial
Shaft Speed: 3600 RPM max.
Starting Torque: 16 oz-in max.;
Moment of Inertia: 7.9 x 10-4 oz–in–sec
Bearing Life: See table, below
Housing Material: Aluminum
Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
Disc Material: Mylar (unbreakable)
Weight: 144 oz. (9 lbs.)
2
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
* This is a mating connector/cable assembly described
in the Encoder Accessories section of this catalog.
Color-coding information is provided here for reference.
Cable #
1400209XXXX
_
_
_
+V
6 Pin Single
Ended
Wire
Pin
Color
B
RED
—
—
D
BLU
—
—
A
GRN
—
—
E
WHT
C
BLK
F
SHIELD
Encoder
Function
Sig. A
Sig. A
Sig. B
Sig. B
Sig. Z*
Sig. Z*
Common
Shield
NOTES:
1) Cable Configuration: PVC jacket, 80°C rated, spiral wrapped copper shield; 22 AWG conductors
2) Standard cable length is 10 feet but may be ordered in any length in 5 foot increments. For example,
for a 20 foot cable, replace -XXXX with -0020
3) *Index not provided on all models. See ordering information.
4) “MS” Type mating connectors and pre-build cables are rated NEMA 12
Cable
#1400419XXXX
10 Pin Differ-
ential
Twisted Pairs
Wire
Pin
Color
B
RED
G
BLK
D
BLU
H
BLK
A
GRN
I
BLK
E
WHT
C
BLK
F
SHIELD
Pluggable
Screw
Terminal
Number
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature: –40 to +80 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 to +80 °C
Shock: 50 G’s for 11 milliseconds duration
Vibration: 5 to 2000 Hz at 2.5 G’s
Humidity: Up to 98% (non-condensing)
Enclosure Rating: NEMA4/IP66 (dust proof,
washdown)
Bearing Life versus Load
Radial
Pin
3
8
7
2
4
9
6
1
10
75
75
100
100
Axial
15
25
25
50
Revolutions
10
1.3 x 10
9
6.4 x 10
9
4.1 x 10
9
1.3 x 10
by
4 SLOTS
.35" WIDE x .90" LG
(8.9 mm x 22.9 mm)
1: SINGLE
KEYWAY
1.70"x0.188"x0.094"
(43.1x4.8x2.4 mm)
PURGE PLUGS
(2) 1/4-1/8 NPT
2: DOUBLE
(OPTIONAL)
DOUBLE SHAFT
PURGE PLUGS
(2) 1/4-1/8 NPT
8.69"
(220.5 mm)
4.50"
(114.3 mm)
3.51 ± 0.003"
(89.1 ± 0.8 mm)
1.76"
(44.6 mm)
3.00"
(76.0 mm)
1.50"
(38.1 mm)
1.05"
(26.6 mm)
.6246+0.0 -0.0004" DIA.
(15.9 + 0.0 -.01 mm)
6.50
1.20"
(30.4 mm)
1.66"
(42.1 mm)
.60"
(15.2 mm)
SERIES H56
Code 1: Model
H56
H56 Mill Duty,
56C-Face or
Foot Mount
Rotopulser
®
Code 2: PPR
0001
0003
0010
0012
0015
0032
0050
0060
0100
0120
0200
0240
0250
0300
0360
DIMENSIONS
To order, complete the model number with code numbers from the table below:
Code 3: Shaft
1 Single, 5/8”
0500
0512
2 Double, 5/8”
0600
0900
1000
1024
1200
1500
2000
2048
2400
2500
3072
4000
4096
5000
inches [mm]
Purge Plug Location
Ordering Information
Code 4: Format
Ordering Information
Compliments available when
Code 5 is 3 or 4
2 Single, bidirectional
quadrature (AB)
3 Single, bidirectional
quadrature with index
(ABZ)
4 Dual, isolated bidirec-
tional quadrature (dual
AB)
6 Dual, isolated bidirec-
tional quadrature with
index (dual ABZ)
0 5-26V in, 5-26V
1 5-26V in, 5-26V
2 5-26V in, 5-26V
3 5-26V in, 5V
4 5-26V in, 5-26V
5 5-26V in, 5V
6 5-15V in, 5-15V
Code 3: Shaft
Code 5: Electrical
Open Collector Out
Open Collector Out
w/ 2.2kΩ Pullups
Single Ended
Push-Pull Out
Differential Line
Driver Out (7272)
Differential Line
Driver Out (7272)
Differential Line
Driver Out (4469)
Differential Line
Driver Out (4469)
Code 6: Termination
0 MS Connector(s)
1 MS Connector(s), plus
mating connector(s)
2 Pluggable Screw
Terminal Connector(s)
3 Pluggable Screw
Terminal(s), plus Mating Connector(s)
Code 7: Options
Available when
Code 6 is 0 or 1:
PS LED
Output
Indicator
0.54"
(13.7 mm)
SECONDARY
0,1: MS Connectors
Shown with LED Output Indicator Option
(63.4 mm)
INNOVATION - CUSTOMIZATION - DELIVERY
Code 9: PS
0.54"
6.0"
2.50"
(63.4 mm)
(13.7 mm)
PRIMARY
3.5"
(88.8 mm)
(164.9mm)
8.98"
(227.9 mm)
(152.3 mm)
2.50"
Worldwide Brands: NorthStar
6.5"
Code 6: Termination
2,3: Single 4,6: Dual, Isolated
3/8-16" x 0.62"
1/2" NPT
PIPE
THREADS
3.5"
(88.8 mm)
TM
• DynaparTM • HengstlerTM • HaroweTM
(4) MTG. HOLES
DEEP
ON 5-7/8" B.C.
6.45"
(163.7 mm)
2,3: Pluggable Screw Terminals
Code 4: Format
SECONDARY
9.58"
(515.1 mm)
1/2" NPT PIPE THREADS
12.11"
(307.3 mm)
PRIMARY
(164.9mm)
3.5"
(88.8 mm)
6.5"