Hercules Series 2000 Medium Duty Incremental Rotary Shaft Encoder
This document provides technical details for the Hercules Series 2000 encoder series. It lists key features such as NEMA 12/13 or NEMA 4 type sealing options, internally shielded ABEC 5 stainless steel bearings, and operating voltage flexibility from 8 to 28 Vdc.
The document details mechanical specifications including a maximum shaft speed of 6000 RPM, standard shaft sizes of .2497" and .3747", and various output types like NPN with pullup, open collector, PNP sourcing, and line drivers. It also includes environmental ratings for temperature, shock, and vibration.
| Enclosure Type | Standard Series - Industry Standard 2.25" Cube NEMA 12/13 or NEMA 4 type Sealing |
|---|---|
| Bearings | Internally and Externally Shielded ABEC 5 Stainless Steel Bearings |
| Supply Current (Typical) | 30 milliamps per encoder |
| Operating Voltage | 8 to 28 Vdc or 5 Vdc TTL Output |
| Operating Temperature | -20° to +70° C (-4° to +158° F) |
| Maximum Shaft Speed | 6000 RPM |
| Standard Shaft Sizes | .2497" and .3747" |
| Pulse Rate | 10 kHz, up to 200 kHz |
The standard shaft sizes are .2497" and .3747".
The encoder is designed for temperatures from -20° to +70° C (-4° to +158° F).
Available outputs include NPN w/ pullup, NPN open collector, PNP sourcing, and line drivers.