Encoder Installation Manual
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
* Index (Z) optional. See Ordering Information
NorthStar
™
brand
NexGen SLIM Tach HT55 Encoder
Key Features
SPECIFICATIONS
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#
F
B
A
C
E
D
I
H
J
G
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CONTENTS
Specifications ........................Pg 1
Important ................................Pg 2
Mechanical Installation .........Pg 4
Electrical Installation .............Pg 9
Dimensions ..........................Pg 10
Ordering Information ...........Pg 10
• Hollowshaft Design Mounts Easily to Large
Motor Shafts, up to 2.875” in Diameter
• Single or Dual Isolated Outputs Available
with Field-Serviceable Connector
• Expanded Resolution up to 4096PPR
•
Redesigned Circuitry for On-Board
Diagnostics with LED
• Multiple Bore Sizes Available
• Stainless Steel and Aluminum
Construction
STANDARD OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
Code: Incremental, Magnetic
Pulses per Revolution: 256-4096PPR
Phasing Sense: A leads B for CW shaft rotation
viewing the shaft clamp end of the encoder
Quadrature Phasing: 90° ± 45°
Symmetry: 50% ±15%
Number of Output Modules: Single or Dual
ELECTRICAL
Input Power Requirements: 5-26VDC, 120mA
typical per sensor module, plus line driver load
Output Signals: IC-WE Differential Line Driver:
150mA, sink or source
Frequency Response: 0 - 180kHz Data & Index
Noise Immunity: Tested to EN61326-1
Electrical Immunity: Reverse polarity and short
circuit protected
ELECTRICAL (Cont.)
Connector: 10 pin industrial duty latching, sealed
NEMA 4 &12, IP65. Optional MS3102 10 pin,
Pigtail Cable, or Latching connector on cable
extension
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MECHANICAL
Bore Size: 1/2” to 2-7/8”
Mounting Configuration: Hollow Shaft mount
with Anti-Rotation Tether
Max. Shaft Speed:
Shaft Size
≤
1.250 = 5000 RPM,
Shaft Size > 1.250 = 3600 RPM
Torque:
Shaft Size
≤
1.250: Typical 6 oz-in
Shaft Size > 1.250: Typical 15 oz-in
Shaft Length Required: 1.60” Minimum
Acceleration Rate: 3,600 rpm/sec max
Housing Material: Hard Anodized Aluminum,
W/Stainless Steel Shaft.
Weight: 5 lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature Range: -40°C to +120°C
Shock: 100 G’s Min.
Vibration: 20 G’s @ 5-2000 Hz spectrum
Humidity: Up to 98% (non-condensing)
