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QD787 Abslute

20mm dia. Absolute Optical Encoder

Design Features:

  • Miniature Size, 20mm (0.787") Diameter
  • 8 bit Gray code or Binary output
  • Single turn 8 bit word
  • Single ended output
  • Patent pending unique sensing system
  • Long service life
  • Conductive carbon fiber housing
  • IP 50 sealing
  • High noise immunity
  • Low supply current requirements

Quantum Devices, Inc. Model QD787 is intended for applications requiring high performance, high-resolution digital feedback in a very small package. The model QD787 provides 8 bit absolute resolution in a package only 20mm (0.787") in diameter. Outputs can be configured in either gray code or binary code.  QDI's patent pending sensing scheme embodies a much simplified encoder design, which ultimately results in longer service life, and less down time due to feedback device failure. The encoder housing is constructed of a conductive carbon fiber composite that provides the EMI shielding of an all metal housing and performance of a lightweight robust assembly.

Electrical Specifications

Input Voltage 5 VDC +/- 5% or 5-26 VDC
Input Current Requirements 40 mA Max.
Plus Interface Loads
Input Ripple 2% Peak to Peak @ 5 VDC
Output Circuits TTL Compatible
VOH >3.80v@-8mA, VOL <0.44v@8mA
VOH >2.50v@-20mA, VOL <0.50v@20mA
Output Format Gray code or Binary code
8 bit, single turn, single ended
Gray code option utilizes low true Chip Enable (CE') that is pulled down with internal 10K resistor. Positive TTL signal CE' will force the 8 bit outputs to tri-state condition allowing for shared data paths between encoders, easing basic microprocessor bus interfacing.
Frequency Response 50 kHz

Directional Rotation

Incresing code values with CW rotation (option A256 viewed from flange side)
Incresing code values with CCW rotation on request (option B256 view from flange side)

Positional Accuracy

+/- .5LSB Maximum Error

Environmental Specifications

Storage Temperature

-40 to 125oC

Operating Temperature 0 to 70° C Typical
-20 to 100° C Optional (Contact factory for more information)

Thermal Shutdown
(total load currents = 30mA)

Tamb. Max Vs Input Voltage
40oC = 25.0v, 60oC = 20.0v, 80oC = 15.0v, 100o C = 10.0v

Humidity

98% Non-Condensing

Vibration

20 g's @ 50 to 500 CPS

Shock

50 g's @ 11 mS Duration

Mechanical Specifications

Maximum Shaft Speed

8000 RPM

Shaft Diameter

0.125"

Shaft Material

Stainless Steel

Bearings

Radial Ball Bearing, R2 type

Radial Shaft Load

2 lbs. Maximum

Axial Shaft Load

1 lbs. Maximum

Housing

Carbon Housing Composite (case grounded via connector)

Housing Volume Resistivity

10-2 ohm-cm

Termination

8" Twelve Conductor Ribbon Cable with 2x7 Connector

Mounting

Servo

Moment of Inertia

9.5x10-6 oz-in-sec2

Acceleration

1x105 Radians per Second2

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