RBS

BlueCoder Cube style up to 10,000 CPR

Build Encoder

  • RBS
  • Shaft
  • Shaft Style
  • Output Type
  • -
  • CPR
  • Output Circuit
$286.85

RBS

Suggested Accessories

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.

The model RBS is a 2-1/4" cube incremental encoder with four 6-32 x 1/4" deep mounting holes on a 2" diameter bolt circle located on both ends and the bottom. The enclosure is constructed of 1/8" minimum thick aluminum with a connector and single or double ended shaft. This model is compatible with most cube style encoders on the market.

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Mechanical:

Maximum speed: 6,000 rpm

Shaft Loading:

Shaft
Diameter

1/4, 5/16, 3/8"
1/2"

Radial
Lbs (kg)

25 (11.3)
45 (20.4)

Axial
Lbs (kg)

15 (6.8)
35 (15.9)

Factor
(BL)

36
37

Note: a flexible shaft coupling is recommended

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

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

Weight: 13 oz. (370 grams)

Sealing: IP50

Electrical Connections:

Single Ended Outputs:

6-pin

A
B
C
D
E
F

Function

Common
+vdc
Output Z
Output A
Output B
not used

Wire Color

Black
Red
Brown
White
Green
-

Differential Line Driver Outputs:

6-pin

A
B
C
D
E
F
-
-

10-pin

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

Phase 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: 6-pin, 10-pin MS

Accessories:

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

RBS

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.)
AE087-10-10 5/16" 3/4"D x 1"L
AE087-12-10 5/16" and 3/8" 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
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 30mm dia. shaft
   
10" Measuring Wheel:  
MW-10-B 3/8" bore
 
   
12" Measuring Wheels:  
MW-1-C 1/4" bore
MW-1R-C 1/4" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-1W-C 1/4" bore, 1" wide
MW-1-A 5/16" bore
MW-1R-A 5/16" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-1W-A 5/6" bore, 1" wide
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
   
30cm Measuring Wheels:  
MW-30-C 1/4" bore
MW-30R-C 1/4" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-30W-C 1/4" bore, 1" wide
MW-30-A 5/16" bore
MW-30R-A 5/16" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-30W-A 5/6" bore, 1" wide
MW-30-B 3/8" bore
MW-30R-B 3/8" bore, replaceable O-Ring
MW-30W-B 3/8" bore, 1" wide

 

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

 

Flange & Servo Adapters:

MB-FL3: Flange adapter, 2.25" x 3.25"  

 

Wheel Mounting Options:

MB-UB2S: Offset mounting bracking - 7" arm MB-UB2AS: Offset mounting bracking - 11 1/4" arm

 

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, 6-pin    
C6-3-10 RC: 3 wire, 10ft C6-4-10 RC: 4 wire, 10ft C6-5-10 RC: 5 wire, 10ft
C6-3-20 RC: 3 wire, 20ft C6-4-20 RC: 4 wire, 20ft C6-5-20 RC: 5 wire, 20ft
C6-3-3M RC: 3 wire, 3M C6-4-3M RC: 4 wire, 3M C6-5-3M RC: 5 wire, 3M
C6-3-6M RC: 3 wire, 6M C6-4-6M RC: 4 wire, 6M C6-5-6M RC: 5 wire, 6M
     
MS, 6-pin, for line driver    
C6-4-10 RCLD: 4 wire, 10ft C6-6-10 RCLD: 6 wire, 10ft  
C6-4-20 RCLD: 4 wire, 20ft C6-6-20 RCLD: 6 wire, 20ft  
C6-4-3M RCLD: 4 wire, 3M C6-6-3M RCLD: 6 wire, 3M  
C6-4-6M RCLD: 4 wire, 6M C6-6-6M RCLD: 6 wire, 6M  
     
MS, 10-pin, for line driver    
C10-8-10 RCLD: 8 wire, 10ft    
C10-8-20 RCLD: 8 wire, 20ft    
C10-8-3M RCLD: 8 wire, 3M    
C10-8-6M RCLD: 8 wire, 6M