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RBL

BlueCoder size 30 up to 10,000 CPR

Build Encoder

  • RBL
  • Shaft
  • Shaft Style
  • Output Type
  • -
  • CPR
  • Output Circuit
$309.89

RBL

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Note: Items typically ship in 3 to 10 days from receipt of order. If you need it faster, please contact us via phone to place your order.

Product Description
Specifications
Drawings
Wheels and Couplings Information
Mounting Information
Cable Assembly Information

The BlueCoder model RBL is an optical incremental encoder that use the benefits of blue LED light. It is housed in a 3" diameter x 2-3/8 long ultra rugged enclosure. Multiple face mounting options are available. The MS circular electrical connector is either 5-pin, 6-pin or 10-pin depending on model.

View FileRBL Datasheet

Mechanical:

Maximum speed: 6,000 rpm

Shaft Loading:

Shaft
Diameter

3/8" / 8mm
1/2" / 10mm
5/8"

Radial
Lbs (kg)

40 (18.1)
45 (20.4)
50 (22.7)

Axial
Lbs (kg)

30 (13.6)
35 (15.9)
40 (18.1)

Factor
(BL)

32
37
41
Note: A flexible shaft coupling is recommended to increase bearing life.

Bearing Life: BL x 1,000,000/rpm = hours

Materials:
  Case: ¼" Aluminum, anodized
  Shaft: 303 Stainless steel

Weight: 10 oz. (285 grams)

Sealing: IP50

Electrical Connections:

NPN or PNP Transistor Outputs:

5-pin Conn.

A
B
C
D
E

Function

+vdc
Common
Output A
Output B
Output Z

Wire Color

Red
Black
White
Green
Brown
Differential Line Driver Outputs:

6-pin
Conn.

A
B
C
D
E
F
-
-

10-pin
Conn.

F
D
A
H
B
I
C
J

Function
 

Common
+vdc
Output A
Output A
Output B
Output B
Output Z
Output Z

Wire
Color

Black
Red
White
Blue
Green
Brown
Yellow
Orange

Electrical:

Supply Voltages: 4.5 Vdc to 30 Vdc (6.0 Vdc to 30 Vdc for RS422 differential line driver)

Current: 65 mA max exclusive of load
  Short circuit and ESD protected

Operating Temperature: 0° to 70° C

Pulse Symmetry: 180°±36° @ maxRPM

Quadrature Phase Error: 90°±36° @ maxRPM

Phast jitter: 27°

Maximum Frequency: up to 1.4 Mhz

Noise Immunity: Tested to EN61000-6-2

Output Type: (specify when ordering)
Two channel quadrature square waves (A,B)
• optional index (Z).
• optional complimentary outputs (-A,-B,-Z).
Note: Output A leads B by 90° for clockwise rotation when viewed from shaft end.

Counts per Revolution: (specify when ordering) 360, 720, 1000, 1024, 1200, 1250, 1440, 1500, 1800, 2000, 2048, 2400, 2500, 3000, 3600, 4000, 4096, 4800, 5000, 6000, 7200, 8000, 8192, 10000

Output Circuit: (specify when ordering)
  Single Ended:
  • 7273 open collector
  (30 Vdc max, 50 mA max)  •7272 Push-Pull
  (50 mA max source or sink)
  Differential Line Driver:
  • 7272 differential line driver
  (output level same as supply voltage)
  RS422 differential line driver
  (5 Vdc output level)

Connection: 5-pin, 6-pin, 10-pin MS

Accessories:

See our website or contact us for more information about cables, flexible couplings, and measuring wheels.

RBL Dimensions

Here is a listing of the suggested Measuring Wheels & Shaft Couplings. For more information, please click on the part number.

 

Shaft Couplings:  
Flexible Shaft Dia Dimensions DxL (in.)
AE087-12-10 3/8" and 5/16" 3/4"D x 1"L
AE087-8MM-8MM 8mm 3/4"D x 1"L
AE100-12-12 3/8" 1"D x 1.25"L
AE100-12-10MM 3/8" and 10mm 1"D x 1.25"L
AE100-10MM-10MM 10mm 1"D x 1.25"L
AE100-12MM-10MM 12mm and 10mm 1"D x 1.25"L
Rigid Description
MB-085 couples a 3/8" dia. encoder shaft to a 1" dia. shaft
MB-085-.375 couples a 3/8” dia. encoder shaft to a 3/8” dia. shaft
MB-085-.75 couples a 3/8” dia. encoder shaft to a 3/4” dia. shaft
MB-085-M30 couples a 3/8” dia. encoder shaft to a 3mm dia. shaft

 
   
10" Measuring Wheels:  
MW-10-B 3/8" bore
 
   
12" Measuring Wheels:
  
MW-1-B 3/8" bore
MW-1R-B 3/8" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-1W-B 3/8" bore, 1" wide
MW-1-.5 1/2" bore
MW-1W-.5 1/2" bore, 1" wide
MW-1-8MM 8mm bore
MW-1W-8MM 8mm bore, 1" wide
   
   
   
   
30cm Measuring Wheels:  
MW-30-B 3/8" bore
MW-30R-B 3/8" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-30W-B 3/8" bore, 1" wide
MW-30-8MM 8mm bore
MW-30W-8MM 8mm bore, 1" wide

Here is a listing of the suggested Mounting Options. For more information, please click on the part number.

 

Flexible/Rigid Mounting Brackets & Tethers:

MB-FB1: Flexible mounting bracket MB-FB2: Flexible mounting tether for C-face motor mount, 3.4" to 5.9" bolt circle
MB-FL5: L-shaped mounting bracket MB-FB2A: Flexible mounting tether for C-face motor mount, 3.4" to 5.9" bolt circle, flattened
MB-FB2B: Rigid mounting tether MB-FB5: Flexible mounting tether for C-face motor mount, 5" to 8" bolt circle
  MB-FB5C: Flexible tether, Conveyor bearing kit

 

Conveyor Accessories:

MB-FL8: Mounting adapter kit for conveyor roller bearing MB-FL8A: Mounting adapter kit for conveyor roller bearing with shaft guards

Here is a listing of the suggested Cable Assembly electrical connections. For more information, please click on the connectors.

 

MS, 5-pin    
C5-3-10 RC: 3 wire, 10ft C5-4-10 RC: 4 wire, 10ft C5-5-10 RC: 5 wire, 10ft
C5-3-20 RC: 3 wire, 20ft C5-4-20 RC: 4 wire, 20ft C5-5-20 RC: 5 wire, 20ft
C5-3-3M RC: 3 wire, 3M C5-4-3M RC: 4 wire, 3M C5-5-3M RC: 5 wire, 3M
C5-3-6M RC: 3 wire, 6M C5-4-6M RC: 4 wire, 6M C5-5-6M RC: 5 wire, 6M

 

    
MS, 5-pin, pulse/index outputs    
C5-4Z-10 RC: 4 wire, 10ft    
C5-4Z-20 RC: 4 wire, 20ft    
C5-4Z-3M RC: 4 wire, 3M    
C5-4Z-6M RC: 4 wire, 6M    

 

    
MS, 6-pin, for line driver   MS, 10-pin, for line driver
C6-4-10 RCLD: 4 wire, 10ft C6-6-10 RCLD: 6 wire, 10ft C10-8-10 RCLD: 8 wire, 10ft
C6-4-20 RCLD: 4 wire, 20ft C6-6-20 RCLD: 6 wire, 20ft C10-8-20 RCLD: 8 wire, 20ft
C6-4-3M RCLD: 4 wire, 3M C6-6-3M RCLD: 6 wire, 3M C10-8-3M RCLD: 8 wire, 3M
C6-4-6M RCLD: 4 wire, 6M C6-6-6M RCLD: 6 wire, 6M C10-8-6M RCLD: 8 wire, 6M