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E5 Features
Quick, simple assembly, and disassembly
Rugged screw-together housing
Positive latching connector
Accepts .010 in. axial shaft play
32 to 5,000 cycles per revolution (CPR)
128 to 20,000 pulses per revolution (PPR)
2 channel quadrature with optional index
Multiple Output Drive Options
Mounting compatibility with HEDS-5500

E5 Product Description
The E5 Series rotary encoder has a rugged glass-filled polymer enclosure with either a 5-pin or 10-pin
latching connector. This optical incremental encoder is designed to easily mount to and dismount from an
existing motor shaft to provide digital feedback information.

The internal components consist of a mylar disk mounted to a precision machined aluminum hub and an encoder module.
The module contains a highly collimated solid-state light source and monolithic phased array sensor, which together provide
a system extremely tolerant to mechanical misalignment.

The single-ended output version (S-option) is typically used with cables of 10 feet or less. For longer cable lengths, the
differential output version (D-option) is recommended.

Attachment of the base to a surface may be accomplished by utilizing several machine screw bolt circle options. Positioning
of the base to the centerline of a shaft is ensured by using a centering tool (sold separately). The cover is securely attached to
the base with two 4-40 flat head screws to provide a resilient package protecting the internal components.

A secure connection to the E5 Series encoder is made through a 5-pin (single-ended versions) or 10-pin (differential, high-
voltage or open-collector versions) latching connector. The mating connectors are available from US Digital with several cable
options and lengths.

BROADCOM/AVAGO REPLACEMENTS:

US Digital's E5 encoder may be used as a replacement for Avago HEDL-5500, HEDL-5600

(https://www.usdigital.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-e5-compatibility-guide-for-broadcomavagoagilenthp-hedl-5xxx-encoder/).

Mechanical Drawings

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Specifications

ENVIRONMENTAL

Parameter Value Units

Operating Temperature, CPR < 2000 -40 to 100 C

Operating Temperature, CPR ≥ 2000 -25 to 100 C

Electrostatic Discharge kV
Single-ended (S option), IEC 61000-4-2 ±4
Differential (D, L option), Human Body Model ±2
High-Voltage, Open-collector (H, C option), IEC 61000-4- ±4
2

Vibration (10Hz to 2kHz, sinusoidal) 20 G

Shock (6 milliseconds, half-sine) 75 G

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MECHANICAL

PARAMETER VALUE UNITS

Max. Shaft Axial Play ±0.010 in.

Max. Shaft Runout 0.004 T.I.R. in.

Max. Acceleration 250000 rad/sec²

For CPR ≤ 1250:

Max. RPM (1) minimum value of ((18 x 10^6) / CPR) and RPM
Max. A/B Frequency (60000) kHz
e.x. CPR=1250, Max. RPM=14400 300
e.x. CPR=100, Max. RPM=60000

For CPR = 2000, 2048, 2500:

Max. RPM (1) minimum value of ((21.6 x 10^6) / CPR) and RPM
Max. A/B Frequency (60000) kHz
360

For CPR = 4000, 4096, 5000:

Max. RPM (1) minimum value of ((43.2 x 10^6) / CPR) and RPM
Max. A/B Frequency (60000) kHz
720

Typical Product Weight

Single-ended (S option) 0.82 oz.
Differential (D, L option) 0.91
High-Voltage, Open-Collector (H, C 0.91
option)

Codewheel Moment of Inertia 8.0 x 10^-6 oz-in-s²

Hub Set Screw #4-48

Hex Wrench Size 0.050 in.

Encoder Base Plate Thickness 0.135 in.

3 Mounting Screw Size #0-80

2 Mounting Screw Size #2-56 or #4-40

3 Screw Bolt Circle Diameter 0.823 ± 0.005 in.

2 Screw Bolt Circle Diameter 0.750 ± 0.005 in.

Required Shaft Length (2) 0.445 to 0.570 in.

With E-option (2) 0.445 to 0.750
With H-option (2) > 0.445

Index Alignment to Hub Set Screw 180 Typical degrees

Download
Technical Bulletin TB1001 - Shaft and Bore Tolerances
(https://www.usdigital.com/media/yyvb4qsy/tb_1001.pdf)

(1) 60000 RPM is the maximum rpm due to mechanical considerations. The maximum rpm due to the module's maximum frequency
response is dependent upon the module’s resolution (CPR).

(2) Add 0.125" to the required shaft length when using R-option.
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

PARAMETER VALUE TORQUE

Hub Set Screw 2-3 in-lbs

Cover Screw 2-4 in-lbs

Base Mounting Screw (#0-80) 1-2 in-lbs

Base Mounting Screw (#2-56) 2-3 in-lbs

Base Mounting Screw (#4-40) 4-6 in-lbs

Adapter Plate Mounting Surface (#2-56 screws) 2-3 in-lbs

Adapter Plate Mounting Surface (#4-40 screws) 4-6 in-lbs

Module Mounting Screw 3.5-4 in-lbs

PHASE RELATIONSHIP

SINGLE-ENDED (S) / DIFFERENTIAL (D) / HIGH-VOLTAGE (H) / OPEN-COLLECTOR (C) OPTION:

A leads B for clockwise shaft rotation, and B leads A for counterclockwise rotation as viewed from the cover side of the encoder.

BROADCOM/AVAGO COMPATIBLE PIN-OUT (L) OPTION:

B leads A for clockwise shaft rotation, and A leads B for counterclockwise rotation as viewed from the cover side of the encoder.

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SINGLE-ENDED OPTION
S option provides 5V TTL compatible outputs
Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C
For complete details, see the EM1 (https://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/em1/) or EM2
(https://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/em2/) product pages

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS

Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V

Supply Current 27 33 mA CPR < 500, no load

54 62 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load

72 85 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load

Low-level Output 0.5 V IOL = 8mA max., CPR < 2000

0.5 V IOL = 5mA max., CPR ≥ 2000

0.25 V no load, CPR ≥ 2000

High-level Output 2.0 V IOH = -8mA max. and CPR < 2000

2.0 V IOH = -5mA max. and CPR ≥ 2000

4.8 V no load and CPR < 2000

3.5 V no load and CPR ≥ 2000

Output Current Per Channel -8 8 mA CPR < 2000

-5 5 mA CPR ≥ 2000

Output Rise Time 110 nS CPR < 2000

50 nS CPR ≥ 2000, ± 5mA load

Output Fall Time 100 nS CPR < 2000

50 nS CPR ≥ 2000, ± 5mA load

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DIFFERENTIAL OPTION
D Option provides differential line driver outputs
Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
Typical values are specified at Vcc = 5.0Vdc and 25°C
For complete details, see the EM1 (https://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/em1/) or EM2
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PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS

Supply Voltage 4.5 5.0 5.5 V

Supply Current 29 36 mA CPR < 500, no load

56 65 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no load

74 88 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load

Low-level Output 0.2 0.4 V IOL = 20mA max.

High-level Output 2.4 3.4 V IOH = -20mA max.

Differential Output Rise/Fall Time 15 nS

HIGH-VOLTAGE OPTION
H option uses a higher supply voltage and provides both single-ended and open-collector outputs
Single-ended outputs are 5V TTL compatible (same as S option)
Specifications apply over the entire operating temperature range
For complete details, see the EM1 (https://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/em1/) or EM2
(https://www.usdigital.com/products/encoders/incremental/modules/em2/) product pages

PARAMETER MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS CONDITIONS

Supply Voltage 7.5 30.0 V

Supply Current, 24V 8 10 mA CPR < 500, no load

power
16 19 mA CPR ≥ 500 and < 2000, no
load

22 25 mA CPR ≥ 2000, no load

Open Collector "On" 2 ohms

Resistance

Open Collector Sink 200 mA

Current

Output Low Voltage 0.4 V 200 mA sink current

Open Collector Pullup 50 V

Voltage

PIN-OUTS
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5-PIN SINGLE-ENDED 10-PIN DIFFERENTIAL 10-PIN DIFFERENTIAL
S OPTION (1) D OPTION (2) L OPTION (2,3)

Pin Description Pin Description Pin Description

1 Ground 1 Ground 1 No Connection

2 Index 2 Ground 2 +5VDC power

3 A channel 3 Index- 3 Ground

4 +5VDC power 4 Index+ 4 No connection

5 B channel 5 A- channel 5 A- channel

6 A+ channel 6 A+ channel

7 +5VDC power 7 B- channel

8 +5VDC power 8 B+ channel

9 B- channel 9 Index-

10 B+ channel 10 Index+

10-PIN HIGH-VOLTAGE
H OPTION (2)

Pin Description

1 Ground

2 Ground

3 Index- (open collector)

4 Index+ (single-ended)

5 A- channel (open collector)

6 A+ channel (single-ended)

7 7.5-30V power

8 7.5-30V power

9 B- channel (open collector)

10 B+ channel (single-ended)

(1) 5-pin single-ended mating connector is CON-FC5 (https://www.usdigital.com/products/accessories/connectors/con-fc5/).

(2) 10-pin differential mating connector is CON-FC10 (https://www.usdigital.com/products/accessories/connectors/con-fc10/).
(3) Broadcom / Avago compatible version.

ACCESSORIES
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1. Centering Tool

Part #: CTOOL - (Shaft Diameter)

Description: This reusable tool provides a simple method for accurately centering the E5 base onto the shaft.

It is recommended for the following situations:

When using mounting screws smaller than #4-40.

When the position of the mounting holes is in question.
When using the 3-hole mounting pattern.
When using the T-option transfer adhesive.

Instructions: When mounting the encoder base, slide the centering tool down the shaft until it slips into the centering hole of the
encoder base. Tighten mounting screws, then remove the centering tool.

2. Hex Tool

Depending on the order quantity and packaging option, either a hex driver or hex wrench is included.

Part #: HEXD-050
Description: Hex driver, 0.050" flat-to-flat for #3-48 or #4-48 set screws. Only included with -B or -1 packaging options.

Part #: HEXW-050
Description: Hex wrench, .050" flat-to-flat for #3-48 or #4-48 set screws. Only included with -2 or -3 packaging options.

3. Spacer Tool

A spacer tool is included for all packaging options.

Part #: SPACER-E5

4. Screws

Part #: SCREW-080-250-PH
Description: Pan Head, Philips #0-80 UNF x 1/4"
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 3
Screws are not included

Part #: SCREW-256-250-PH
Description: Pan Head, Philips #2-56 UNC x 1/4"
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are not included

Part #: SCREW-440-250-PH
Description: Pan Head, Philips #4-40 UNC x 1/4"
Use: Base Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are not included

Part #: SCREW-440-500-PH
Description: Pan Head, Phillips #4-40 UNC x 1/2"
Use: Module Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are included

Part #: SCREW-440-625-FH
Description: Flat Head, Phillips 4-40 UNC x 5/8"
Use: Cover Mounting
Quantity Required: 2
Screws are included

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Part #: SCREW-448-063-SS
Description: Socket Head Set Screw, 4-48 UNC x 1/16"
Use: Hub/Disk Mounting for 5/16" - 10mm Bore
Quantity Required: 1
Screw is included

Part #: SCREW-448-125-SS
Description: Socket Head Set Screw, 4-48 UNC x 1/8"
Use: Hub/Disk Mounting for 2mm - 1/4" Bore
Quantity Required: 1
Screw is included

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OUTPUT WAVEFORMS

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Notes
Cables and connectors are not included and must be ordered separately.
US Digital® warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for two years. See complete warranty
(https://www.usdigital.com/company/warranty) for details.

Configuration Options

- - - - - - -
E5 CPR (Cycles Bore Size Index Output Cover Base Packaging
Per
Revolution) 079 (2.0mm) IE (Index) S (Single- D (Default) D (Default) B (Encoders
118 (3.0mm) NE (Non- Ended) E (Extended) 3 (1/8" packaged in bulk.
32 Every order
Index) H (Single- Mounting
125 (1/8") H (Through-
includes one
50 Ended High- Holes)
Hole)
156 (5/32") centering tool, hex
Voltage)
96 A (Aligning
tool and spacer
157 (4.0mm)
D (Differential) Shoulder)
100 tool. An additional
188 (3/16")
L (Avago 10- G (1.812" set of tools is
192
197 (5.0mm) pin Diameter included for each
200
Differential) Bolt Circle) 100 encoders
236 (6.0mm)
250 ordered.)
R (1.812"
250 (1/4")
256 Diameter 1 (Encoders
276 (7.0mm)
Bolt Circle, packaged
360
313 (5/16") 3 Slot individually. Every
400
Rotational order includes one
315 (8.0mm)
500 Mounting) centering tool, hex
375 (3/8")
tool and spacer
512
394 (10.0mm) tool. An additional
540
set of tools is
720 included for each
100 encoders
800
ordered.)
900
3 (Encoders
1000
packaged
1024 individually. Every
order includes one
1250
centering tool, hex
2000 tool and spacer tool
2048 per encoder.)
2500

4000

4096

5000

PLEASE NOTE: This chart is for informational use only. Certain product configuration combinations are not available. Visit
the E5 product page (https://www.usdigital.com/products/E5) for pricing and additional information.

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