Encoder Installation Manual
NorthStar
™
brand
SLIM Tach ST85
Bearingless Encoder
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Features
• Redesigned using our Revolutionary Sensor
Technology to provide a Large Air Gap of 0.060”
• Bearingless Design Mounts to 180 C-Face
Motors
• Dual C-Face Versions Available for
“Sandwich” Mounting
• Anodized Aluminum Housing with
Field-Serviceable Connector
• Single or Dual Isolated Outputs Available
EN 61326
STANDARD OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Code:
Incremental
Pulses per Revolution:
64-2048
Phasing Sense:
A leads B for Counter-Clockwise
rotation (CCW) viewing encoder-mounted end
Quadrature Phasing:
90° ± 45°
Symmetry:
180° ± 54°
Index:
Less than phase A/B pulse width
Number of Output Modules:
Single or Dual
Redundant
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Input Voltage Requirement:
5-26 Volts DC
Current Requirement:
95 mA typical per sensor
module plus line driver load
Output Signals:
With Elec Option V: 5-26 V Line Driver, 150mA
With Elec Option 5: 5V Line Driver, 150mA
Frequency Response:
0 - 180kHz Data & Index
Electrical Immunity:
2kV ESD, Reverse Polarity,
Short Circuit
Connector:
10 pin industrial duty latching, sealed
NEMA 4 &12, IP65; MS connector or pig-tail
MECHANICAl
Max. Shaft Speed:
7,000 RPM
Mounting Configuration:
8.5” 180C face mount
for NEMA MG1 standards
Housing Material:
Aluminum
Acceleration Rate:
3,600 rpm/sec max
Shaft length Required:
0.7” min
Allowable Shaft End-Play:
± 0.1”
Allowable Shaft Runout:
0.005” TIR
ENVIRONMENTAl
Operating Temperature Range:
Standard: -40°C to +100°C
Optional: Extended, -40°C to +120°C
Storage Temperature Range:
-40°C to +120°C
Humidity:
to 100% RH
Shock:
300 G’s Min.
Vibration:
20 G’s @ 5-2000 Hz spectrum
ElECTRICAl CONNECTIONS
Common
B
A
Z *
No Connection
Vcc (5-26 VDC)
B
A
Z *
Shield
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Black
Green
Blue
Violet
—
Red
Yellow
Gray
Orange
Braid
Signal
Connector Pin Pigtail Cable
MS 3102E18-IT#
Conduit Box
F
B
A
C
E
D
I
H
J
G
* Index (Z) optional. See Ordering Information
1
5
3
7
—
2
6
4
8
—
CONTENTS
Specifications
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Pg 1
Important
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Pg 2
Mechanical Installation .........
Pg 4
End of Shaft Installation
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Pg 7
Dimensions
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Pg 10
Ordering Information
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Pg 10
