Optical Rotary Encoders

An optical rotary encoder is an angular position sensor. It converts an angular displacement directly into a digital form. There are usually three components in an optical rotary encoder: a light source (an LED), a sensor and a moveable disk.

How an optical rotary encoder works

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Grayhill 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 3.18 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
Grayhill 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 3.18 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
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RS Stock No.: 878-0482Brand: GrayhillManufacturers Part No.: 26GSD22-01-1-AJS

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Grayhill
Optical Encoder
15ppr
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3.18mm
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15.88mm
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Panel Mount
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Flat
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Mechanical
RoHS Compliant
26
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200 mA
Grayhill 5 V dc Optical Encoder with a 6.32 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
Grayhill 5 V dc Optical Encoder with a 6.32 mm Flat Shaft, Panel Mount
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RS Stock No.: 878-0470Brand: GrayhillManufacturers Part No.: 62S11-M5-020C

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Grayhill
Optical Encoder
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2 Bit Quadrature
5 V dc
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6.32mm
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17.45mm
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249 in
No
Panel Mount
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Flat
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RoHS
62S
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25 mA
Grayhill 28 V dc Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.35 mm Flatted Shaft, Panel Mount
Grayhill 28 V dc Mechanical Rotary Encoder with a 6.35 mm Flatted Shaft, Panel Mount
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RS Stock No.: 878-0521Brand: GrayhillManufacturers Part No.: 25LB22-H

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Grayhill
Mechanical Rotary Encoder
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Hex Code
28 V dc
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6.35mm
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19.05mm
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0.375 in
No
Panel Mount
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Flatted
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Mechanical
ISO 9001
25L
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Nidec Components 5 V dc 50 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Round Shaft, Cable Wire
Nidec Components 5 V dc 50 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Round Shaft, Cable Wire
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RS Stock No.: 182-5629Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RECW20D-50-201-1

€ 32.86

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Nidec Components
Optical Encoder
50ppr
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Digital Square Wave
5 V dc
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6mm
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12mm
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9 mm
No
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Round
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Cable Wire
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RoHS
RE
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50 mA
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 1024 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 1024 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0443Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-1024-213-1

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Nidec Components
Optical Encoder
1024ppr
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Digital Square Wave
5 to 12 V dc
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4mm
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No
Panel Mount
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Plain
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Cable
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Incremental
RoHS
RE30E
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50 mA
Hengstler 7 to 30 V, 5 V 2048 ppr Pulse Absolute Encoder with a 8 mm Through Hollow Shaft Shaft, Spring
Hengstler 7 to 30 V, 5 V 2048 ppr Pulse Absolute Encoder with a 8 mm Through Hollow Shaft Shaft, Spring
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RS Stock No.: 666-6899Brand: HengstlerManufacturers Part No.: AD36/1213EF.0RSCB

€ 698.00

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Hengstler
Absolute Encoder
2048ppr
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Sinus-Cosinus 1 Vpp
7 to 30 V, 5 V
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8mm
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No
Spring
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Through Hollow Shaft
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10000rpm
Absolute Encoder
EN 60529, DIN EN 60068-2-6, DIN EN 60068-2-27
AD 36
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100 mA
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 1000 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 1000 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0442Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-1000-213-1

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Nidec Components
Optical Encoder
1000ppr
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Digital Square Wave
5 to 12 V dc
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4mm
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No
Panel Mount
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Plain
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Cable
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Incremental
RoHS
RE30E
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50 mA
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0445Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-200-213-1

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Nidec Components
Optical Encoder
200ppr
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Digital Square Wave
5 to 12 V dc
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4mm
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No
Panel Mount
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Plain
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Cable
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Incremental
RoHS Compliant
RE30E
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50 mA
Hengstler 7/30 V dc Absolute Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft Shaft, Flange, Radial Cable Outlet
Hengstler 7/30 V dc Absolute Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft Shaft, Flange, Radial Cable Outlet
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RS Stock No.: 666-6864Brand: HengstlerManufacturers Part No.: 0541211

€ 452.98

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Hengstler
Absolute Encoder
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7/30 V dc
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10mm
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No
Flange
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Solid Shaft
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Radial Cable Outlet
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10000rpm
Absolute
No
AC36
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Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 360 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 to 12 V dc 360 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0446Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-360-213-1

€ 47.95

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Nidec Components
Optical Encoder
360ppr
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Digital Square Wave
5 to 12 V dc
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4mm
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No
Panel Mount
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Plain
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Cable
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Incremental
RoHS Compliant
RE30E
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50 mA
Bourns 5 V dc 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder
Bourns 5 V dc 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder
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RS Stock No.: 239-4184Brand: BournsManufacturers Part No.: PER601-P117-N0015

€ 816.04

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Bourns
Optical Encoder
15ppr
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2 Bit Quadrature
5 V dc
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No
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Incremental
AEC-Q, RoHS
PER60
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Bourns 5 V dc 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder
Bourns 5 V dc 15 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder
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RS Stock No.: 239-4185Brand: BournsManufacturers Part No.: PER601-P117-N0015

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Bourns
Optical Encoder
15ppr
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2 Bit Quadrature
5 V dc
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No
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Incremental
AEC-Q, RoHS
PER60
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 100 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 100 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1694Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EQ.00100.A

€ 314.83

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
100ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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10mm
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20mm
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No
Flange
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Solid
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Connector
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Incremental
UL 508, CSA 22.2, RoHS
EIL580-SC
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 100 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 100 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1701Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00100.A

€ 342.35

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
100ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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12mm
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No
Flange
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Hollow
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Connector
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Incremental
UL 508, CSA 22.2, RoHS
EIL580-T
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 1024 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 1024 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1705Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.01024.A

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
1024ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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12mm
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No
Flange
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Hollow
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Connector
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Incremental
CSA 22.2, UL 508, RoHS
EIL580-T
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1695Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EQ.00200.A

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
200ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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10mm
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20mm
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No
Flange
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Solid
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Connector
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Incremental
RoHS, UL 508, CSA 22.2
EIL580-SC
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 200 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1702Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00200.A

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
200ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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12mm
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No
Flange
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Hollow
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Connector
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Incremental
CSA 22.2, UL 508, RoHS
EIL580-T
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 2500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 2500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1706Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.02500.A

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Optical Encoder
2500ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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12mm
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No
Flange
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Hollow
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Connector
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Incremental
RoHS, CSA 22.2, UL 508
EIL580-T
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 360 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 360 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1703Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00360.A

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
360ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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12mm
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No
Flange
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Hollow
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Connector
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Incremental
CSA 22.2, RoHS, UL 508
EIL580-T
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Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
Baumer 4.75/30 V dc 500 ppr Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1696Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EQ.00500.A

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Baumer
Optical Encoder
500ppr
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Digital
4.75/30 V dc
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10mm
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20mm
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No
Flange
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Solid
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Connector
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Incremental
RoHS, UL 508, CSA 22.2
EIL580-SC
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