191
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Hollow
Shaft
Ring
Type
Detector
Slide
Push
Rotary
Encoders
Power
Dual-in-line
Package Type
TACT Switch
TM
EC50A
50mm Size Ring Type
Large encoder with 31mm inside diameter even takes a small LCD
 Typical Specifications
Items   Specifications
Rating 1mA 5V DC
Operating life 40,000cycles
Operating temperature range   40 to 85
Product Line
Product No.
17.5 9 18 40 20   EC50A0920403 200 400
Minimum order unit pcs.
Export Japan
Number of 
detent
 Number of 
pulse
Actuator length
mm
Detent torque
mNm
Dimensions Unit:mm
Style
PC board mounting hole dimensions
(Viewed from mounting side)
Packing Specications
Tray
400 200
Number of packagespcs.
360 540 290
Export package 
measurements
mm 1 case / Japan 1 case / export packing
Output Wave Sliding Noise
V
1
=V
2
=2.5V max.
At R = 10k
Chattering : 5ms max. Bounce : 5ms max.
5V DC
R R
Terminal B Terminal A
Terminal C
Encoder
Test circuit
t t
V1
V2
5
V
ON ON OFF
Output  waveform
Sliding direction
t :  Masking time to avoid chattering Measurement conditionRotation speed 360/s
A signal
B signal ON
ON OFF
OFF
Detent stabillity position
CW direction
Refer to  P.193 for soldering conditions.
2-1.5
  6.5
17.5
3.5
2
-
3
.
5
3
-
3
.
1
3-6
3
6
.
8
2-20
2
5
2
5
3
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
-
5
0
.
8
3
-
0
.
8
3
-R
1
7
.7
2
6
2
-
5
.
1
4
2
.
9
2
-
1
.5
5
 h
o
le
s
3-
1.05 holes
5
2-1.55
51.4
Mounting 
surface
X   X
A   B C
2-1.5
  6.5
17.5
3.5
2
-
3
.
5
3
-
3
.
1
3-6
3
6
.
8
2-20
2
5
2
5
3
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
2
-
5
0
.
8
3
-
0
.
8
3
-R
1
7
.7
2
6
2
-
5
.
1
4
2
.
9
2
-
1
.5
5
 h
o
le
s
3-
1.05 holes
5
2-1.55
51.4
Mounting 
surface
X   X
A   B C
Encoders
159
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Hollow
Shaft
Ring
Type
Detector
Slide
Push
Rotary
Encoders
Power
Dual-in-line
Package Type
TACT Switch
TM
159
Type
Ring Type
40mm size 45mm size 50mm size 60mm size
Series EC40A EC45A EC50A EC60A
Photo
Output
Incremental
Two phase A and B 
Absolute type
Incremental
Two phase A and B 
Shaft types Ring type
Number of pulse / 
Number of detent
15 / 30 31 positions 9 / 18 15 / 30
Dimensions
mm
W 40.4 44.5 50.8
61.8
D 43 45 50
H 9 6.5 11.5
Operating temperature range 40 to 85
Operating life 30,000 cycles 40,000 cycles 30,000 cycles
Automotive  use            
Life cycle (availability)
Electrical
performance
Rating 0.5mA 5V DC 1mA 5V DC 0.5mA 5V DC
Max./min. operating current
Resistive load
- - - -
Insulation resistance 10M min. 50V DC 10M min. 250V DC 10M min. 500V DC
Voltage proof 50V AC for 1 minute 50V AC for 1 minute or 60V AC for 2s 500V AC for 1 minute
Mechanical 
performance
Detent torque 2011mNm 3616mNm 4020mNm
Push-pull
strength
Push 100N
Pull 50N
Shaft configuration Ring type
Terminal type Insertion
Switch 
Specications
Switch type - - - -
Contact 
arrangement
- - - -
Travel  mm - - - -
Operating 
force  N
- - - -
Switch ON 
position
- - - -
Ratational 
torgue
- - - -
Rating - - - -
Contact 
resistance
- - - -
Operating life - - - -
Page 189 190 191 192
 Encoders Soldering Conditions   193
 Encoders Cautions   194
Note
  indicates applicability to all products in the series.
 List of Varieties
193
Metal
Shaft
Insulated
Shaft
Hollow
Shaft
Ring
Type
Detector
Slide
Push
Rotary
Encoders
Power
Dual-in-line
Package Type
TACT Switch
TM
Encoders  Soldering Conditions
Soldering surfacetemperature   Soldering temperature Heating time Soldering time
No. of solders
3     s EC11J
EC10E, EC12D, EC12E
EC45A, EC60A
EC40A
EM20B
EC05E, EC09E,  EC10E, EC111, EC11B, 
EC11E, EC11G, EC11K, EC12D, EC12E, 
EC18A, EC20A, EC21A, EC28A, EC35A, 
EC35AH, EC35B, EC40A, EC45A, EC50A, 
EC60A, EM20B
EC09E, EC11B, EC111, EC11E, EC11G, 
EC11K, EC18A, EC20A, EC21A, EC28A, 
EC35A, EC35AH, EC35B, EC50A
Series
Series
350 max. 3s max. 1 time
100 max. 2605 2 min. max. 51s 2 time max.
35010 2 time
100 max.
100 max.
110 max.
80 max.
2605
260  max.
260  max.
260  max.
1 min. max.
2 min. max.
1 min. max.
1 min. max.
31s
5s max.
10s max.
3s max.
2 time max.
2 time max.
1 time
2 time max.
Tip temperature Soldering time No. of solders
Preheating   Dip soldering
Reference for Dip Soldering
Condition for Refow
Reference for Hand Soldering 
EC05E
EC11J
Series
260 230 180 150 2 min.max. 3s 40s 4 min. max 2 time max.
250 min. 230 min. 180 150 60s to 120s  30s to 40s  2 time max.
A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H No. of reows
Temperature profle
1
0
1.When using an infrared reow oven, solder may sometimes not be applied. Be sure to use a hot air reow oven or a
 type that uses infrared rays in combination with hot air.
2.The temperatures given above are the maximum temperatures at the terminals of the potentiometer when
 employing a hot air reow method. The temperature of the PC board and the surface temperature of the
 potentiometer may vary greatly depending on the PC board material, its size and thickness. Ensure that the surface
 temperature of the potentiometer does not rise to 250C or greater.
3.Conditions vary to some extent depending on the type of reow bath used. Be sure to give due consideration to this
 prior to use.
Notes
300
200
100
A
B
C
Time (s)
G max.
F max.
H max.
E max.
Room
temperature
T
e
m
p
e
r
a
t
u
r
e
 
(
C
 
)
Pre-heating
D