H6 Series Incremental Magnetic Encoder

Binary Count High Resolution Kit

Features and Benefits

• Magnetic technology offers robust performance.

• 100% Non-contacting design (no bearings or
bushing) provides an extremely long life expectancy
and is tolerant to harsh environments.
• Simple two piece design (target magnet + encoder)
for easy alignment and installation.
• Bi-directional two channel incremental quadrature
output. Option for differential RS422 compatible
output.
• Mounting holes for a 2-bolt pattern
1.280 inch B.C. x 0.090 inch O.D.
• Target magnet for standard shaft sizes from 2 mm to
1/2 inch. Custom bore size available.
• Options for 256, 512, and 1024 pulse per channel Kit - Encoder with Target Magnet
per revolution. Shown with shaft pass through hole and single ended wiring
• Customizable lead wires, cables, and or connectors. Wire color order varies with part configuration

Application Example
This example is
Multi Pole Rotor showing the optional
Encoder Example Motor shaft pass through
Target Magnet
hole to allow axial
Mounting shaft extension. The
Screws enclosed cover option
(not is also available.
included)
M2.0
metric or
#2 English

High Table 1.1

Strength Standard Wiring Color Code
Engineered
Plastic Encoder Signal Flying Leads Cable
Housing Vcc Red Red
Single Ended

Gnd Black Black

Differential

Ch A Yellow Brown
Ch B Blue Orange
Ch A- Brown Yellow
Ch B- Orange Green
Other colors available upon request.
Contact sales@phoenixamerica.com.

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Electrical Circuit

Single Ended Differential

SIN A+
CH A
SIN
A-
COS B+
CH B
DIG
B-

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Table 2.1
Characteristic Symbol Rating Rating for Units
for 5V 6V to 25V
Forward Supply Voltage VCC 6 30 V
Reverse Supply Voltage VRCC -0.3 -20 V
Storage Temperature TS 150 150 ºC
ESD (HMB, 100pF/1.5Kohm) 2 2 kV

Specifications - 5V Supply
Table 2.2
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage VCC Operating, TJ < 165 ºC 4.75 5 5.5 V

Supply Current ICC VCC = 12V - 14 20 mA

Operating Temperature TA -40 - 125 ºC
Duty Cycle - 40 50 60 %
Phase - 70 90 110 ºe
Output Frequency fout - - 42 kHz

Specifications - 24V Supply

Table 2.3
Characteristic Symbol Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
Supply Voltage VCC Operating, TJ < 165 ºC 5.25 12 24 V

Supply Current ICC VCC = 12V - - - mA

Operating Temperature TA -40 - 125 ºC
Duty Cycle - 40 50 60 %
Phase - 70 90 110 ºe
Output Frequency fout - - 42 kHz

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Output Waveforms
Single Ended
Pulse
Count (256)
(PPR) 0 1 2 3 ....... 254 255 0 1

Key:
CH A A Leads B C - Count
Pulses P - Pulse
ф ф - Phase
CH B 1 PPR = 4 Counts
Pulses 1 Pulse = 360°e

C1 C2 C3 C4 P

Pulse (256)
Count 0 1 2 ....... 254 255 0

CH A
Pulses

CH B
B Leads A
Pulses

Differential
Pulse
Count
(256)
(PPR) 0 1 2 3 ....... 254 255 0 1

Key:
CH A+
A Leads B C - Count
Pulses P - Pulse
ф - Phase
CH A- 1 PPR = 4 Counts
Pulses 1 Pulse = 360°e

ф
CH B+
Pulses

CH B-
Pulses
C1 C2 C3 C4 P

Pulse (256)
Count 0 1 2 ....... 254 255 0

CH A+
Pulses

CH A-
Pulses

CH B+
Pulses B Leads A

CH B-
Pulses

Channel A leads Channel B for clockwise shaft rotation (shaft rotation

is defined when looking at the branded face of the encoder).
CW

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Encoder Physical Outline
Table 4.1
Motor Shaft Shaft Pass Through
Diameter Hole Size (options/
recommendation)
- No Hole
2 mm 2.06 mm 0.081 in
3 mm 3.06 mm 0.120 in
1/8 in 3.26 mm 0.127 in
5/32 in 4.06 mm 0.160 in
4 mm 4.06 mm 0.160 in
3/16 in 4.83 mm 0.190 in
5 mm 5.06 mm 0.199 in
6 mm 6.06 mm 0.239 in
1/4 in 6.40 mm 0.252 in
7 mm 7.06 mm 0.278 in
5/16 in 8.05 mm 0.317 in
8 mm 8.05 mm 0.317 in
3/8 in 9.59 mm 0.378 in
10 mm 10.06 mm 0.396 in
12 mm 12.06 mm 0.475 in
1/2 in 12.76 mm 0.502 in
Other shaft pass through hole sizes
available upon request. Contact
sales@phoenixamerica.com.

Encoder Mounting Guidelines

Concentricity of the encoder housing to the magnet rotor is critical for optimal encoder performance. Considering the following during the
design phase will ensure concentricity and ease of assembly.

• Tight molding tolerances allow for the outside

diameter of the encoder to be used to locate the
encoder housing concentric to the motor shaft
and magnet rotor. A machined pocket
on the motor endbell works well for alignment.
Recommended pocket is 0.015” to 0.020” deep
and 1.62” in diameter.
• Extending the shaft through the optional shaft
pass through hole is an easy way to align the
encoder housing to the motor shaft and magnet
rotor. Simply position the encoder so that the
shaft is centered concentrically in the shaft pass
through hole.
•

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Target Rotor Physical Outline - Molded (Mounting Style A)
Table 5.1
Bore Motor Shaft OD NEMA Guide Magnet Magnet
Size Size (nominal) Shaft Tolerance Bore Bore
(.inch) MIN. MAX.
(inch) (inch)
079 2 mm (.0787”) .0777 .0807
118 3 mm (.1181”) .1171 .1201
125 1/8 in (.1250”) .1240 .1270
156 5/32 in (.1563”) .1553 .1583
157 4 mm (.1575”) .1565 .1595
188 3/16 in (.1875”) .1865 .1895
197 5 mm (.1969”) .1959 .1989
236 6 mm (.2364”) .2354 .2384
+0.0000”/-0.0005”
250 1/4 in (.2500”) .2490 .2520
276 7 mm (.2758”) .2747 .2777
313 5/16 in (.3125”) .3115 .3145
315 8 mm (.3150”) .3140 .3170
375 3/8 in (.3750”) .3740 .3770
394 10 mm (.3940”) .3930 .3960
473 12 mm (.4728”) .4718 .4748
500 1/2 in (.5000”) .4990 .5020
Other bore sizes available upon request.
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Target Rotor Mounting Guidelines - Molded (Mounting Style A) For Slip Fit Application
• Proper alignment of the target rotor to the encoder sensing element is critical for optimal encoder performance. Insure that the rotor is
mounted to the specified height shown in the diagram below.
• A machined step on the motor shaft provides a quick and repeatable method for positioning the target rotor. Spacers or other fixturing
should be used to properly position the rotor if no mechanical locating features are on the shaft.
• Various adhesives can be used to bond the target rotor to the motor shaft. Shaft alloys, operating environment, and shaft speed and
acceleration should be taken into consideration when selecting an appropriate bonding agent. Loctite threadlockers and retaining
compounds have proved effective in bonding the target rotor to the motor shaft. Loctite 263 and 2760 threadlockers and Loctite 638 and
680 retaining compounds are good candidates. These materials have been effective in past experience; testing under actual operating
conditions should be used to qualify any bonding material.
• For best results, the motor shaft should be clean and free of any oils, lubricants, or solvents.
• Apply adhesive around the leading edge of the shaft and inside the hole in the rotor. Use a rotating motion when assembling the magnet
to the shaft to insure good adhesive coverage.
• The use of primers and activators can be used to improve bond strength and cure rate.
• For non-critical applications or for fast bonding for evaluation, a cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue) can be used. Loctite 401 and 410
have proven effective for quick bonding applications.
Recommended
step in motor shaft
.46 inch to assist with target
[11.43 mm] .25 inch
[6.35 mm] rotor positioning

Option A Option B
Distance Distance
from encoder Example Motor from encoder
mounting mounting
surface to surface to
outward face inward face
of the target of the target
magnet. magnet.

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Target Rotor Physical Outline - Aluminum Hub (Mounting Style B)
Table 6.1
Bore Motor Shaft OD NEMA Guide Magnet Magnet
Size Size (nominal) Shaft Tolerance Bore Bore
(.inch) MIN. MAX.
(inch) (inch)
079 2 mm (.0787”) .0794 .0803
118 3 mm (.1181”) .1188 .1197
125 1/8 in (.1250”) .1257 .1266
156 5/32 in (.1563”) .1570 .1579
157 4 mm (.1575”) .1582 .1591
188 3/16 in (.1875”) .1882 .1891
197 5 mm (.1969”) .1976 .1985
236 6 mm (.2364”) .2371 .2380
+0.0000”/-0.0005”
250 1/4 in (.2500”) .2507 .2516
276 7 mm (.2758”) .2767 .2778
313 5/16 in (.3125”) .3134 .3145
315 8 mm (.3150”) .3159 .3170
375 3/8 in (.3750”) .3759 .3770
394 10 mm (.3940”) .3949 .3960
473 12 mm (.4728”) .4737 .4748
500 1/2 in (.5000”) .5009 .5020
Other bore sizes available upon request.
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Target Rotor Mounting Guidelines - Aluminum Hub (Mounting Style B)

• Proper alignment of the target rotor to the encoder sensing element is critical for optimal encoder performance. Insure that the rotor is
mounted to the specified height shown in the diagram below.
• A machined step on the motor shaft provides a quick and repeatable method for positioning the target rotor. Spacers or other fixturing
should be used to properly position the rotor if no mechanical locating features are on the shaft.
• While the hub is held in the proper position, use a .50 inch hex wrench to tighten #4-40 set screw.
• For permanent applications, a threadlocker or retaining compound is advised in conjunction with the set screw.

Recommended
step in motor shaft
.45 inch to assist with target
[11.42 mm] .04 inch rotor positioning
[1.02 mm]
Option A Option B
Distance Distance
from encoder Example Motor from encoder
mounting mounting
surface to surface to
outward face inward face
of the target of the target
magnet. magnet.

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Target Rotor Physical Outline - Engineered Polymer Hub (Mounting Style H)
Table 7.1
Bore Motor Shaft OD NEMA Guide Magnet Magnet
Size Size (nominal) Shaft Tolerance Bore Bore
(.inch) MIN. MAX.
(inch) (inch)
079 2 mm (.0787”) .0727 .0757
118 3 mm (.1181”) .1121 .1151
125 1/8 in (.1250”) .1190 .1220
156 5/32 in (.1563”) .1503 .1533
157 4 mm (.1575”) .1515 .1545
188 3/16 in (.1875”) .1815 .1845
197 5 mm (.1969”) .1909 .1939
236 6 mm (.2364”) .2304 .2334
+0.0000”/-0.0005”
250 1/4 in (.2500”) .2440 .2470
276 7 mm (.2758”) .2698 .2728
313 5/16 in (.3125”) .3065 .3095
315 8 mm (.3150”) .3090 .3120
375 3/8 in (.3750”) .3690 .3720
394 10 mm (.3940”) .3880 .3910
473 12 mm (.4728”) .4668 .4698
500 1/2 in (.5000”) .4940 .4970
Other bore sizes available upon request.
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Target Rotor Mounting Guidelines - Engineered Polymer Hub (Mounting Style H) For Press Fit Application
• Proper alignment of the target rotor to the encoder sensing element is
critical for optimal encoder performance. Insure that the rotor is mounted to
the specified height shown below.
• A machined step on the motor shaft provides a quick and repeatable
method for positioning the target rotor. Spacers or other fixturing should be
used if no mechanical locating features are on the shaft.
• A chamfered lead in on the shaft will aid in aligning the rotor.
• Prior to insertion, the motor shaft should be clean and free of any oils,
lubricants, or solvents.
• Proper fixtures and support must be used to ensure the magnet is pressed
on straight and aligned with the motor shaft.
• Opposite end of motor shaft should be supported to avoid undue stress on
motor bearings during the pressing operation.
• In applications with high torque or environmental extremes, a retaining
compound can be used to enhance the strength of the press fit.

.46 inch
[11.43 mm] .06 inch
[1.52 mm]
Option A Option B
Distance Distance
from encoder Example Motor from encoder Recommended Operating Region

mounting mounting 0.0015 in. to 0.004 in.

surface to surface to
outward face inward face
of the target of the target
magnet. magnet.

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Wiring (Single ended option depicted)
Table 8.1
Single Ended Wiring
Leads Cable Connector
• 24 AWG
Pin-Out
• 7x32 Strands, Tinned Copper
• PVC Insulation Ch A Yellow Brown 1
• UL Type 1430
Ch B Blue Orange 2
• Temperature Rating: 105ºC
Gnd Black Black 3
Vcc Red Red 4

Differential Wiring
• 24 (or 26) AWG
• 4 (or 6) Conductor with Foil Shield Leads Cable Connector
and Drain Pin-Out
• Stranded Tinned Copper Ch B Blue Orange 1
• PVC Insulation
• Grey PVC Jacket Ch B- Orange Green 2
• UL Style 2464, CSA Ch A Yellow Brown 3
• Temperature Rating: 105ºC
Ch A- Brown Yellow 4
Gnd Black Black 5
Vcc Red Red 6

Custom lengths and insulation materials available. Contact sales@phoenixamerica.com.

Connector Options (Single ended option depicted)

Molex Mini-Fit Jr. (Male) Molex Mini-Fit Jr. (Female) TE AmpModu MTE (Male) TE AmpModu MTE (Female)

Need a different connector? Contact sales@phoenixamerica.com.

Part Number Description

H6 - 256 - 188 - 05 - N - S - N - A - F - B - X
Series PPR Bore Size Supply Index Output Shaft Pass Target Magnet Wiring Length Connector
Voltage Type Through Hole Mounting (Meters)

H6 256 079 2 mm 05 5 V N A,B S Single-Ended N None A Molded F Flying Leads A .5 (19.685”) X None (default)
512 118 3 mm (default) Quadrature (default) (default) (default) (default) B 0.914 (36”) A1 TE AmpModu MTE (Male)
1024 125 1/8 in (default) (default) A2 TE AmpModu MTE (Female)
156 5/32 in 24 24 V D Differential Y Hole size B Aluminum C Cable C 1 (39.370”) M1 Molex Mini-Fit Jr. (Male)
157 4 mm will match Hub D 2 (78.740”) M2 Molex Mini-Fit Jr. (Female)
188 3/16 in Table 4.1
(default) H Engineered
197 5 mm Polymer Hub
236 6 mm
250 1/4 in
276 7 mm
313 5/16 in
315 8 mm
375 3/8 in
394 10 mm
473 12 mm
500 1/2 in

Example: H6-256-188-05-N-S-N-A-F-B-X
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