Large Diameter (56 mm),
Housed Two and Three
Channel Optical Encoders
Technical Data HEDL-65xx
HEDM-65xx
HEDS-65xx Series
Features:
• Two Channel Quadrature
Output with Optional
Index Pulse
• TTL Compatible Single Ended
Outputs on HEDS Series
• 100°C Operating Temperature
• Industry Standard 26C31
CMOS Line Driver IC on
HEDL Series
• Easy Assembly, No Signal
Adjustment Necessary
• Resolutions up to 2048 Counts
Per Revolution
• Maximum Shaft Diameter
of 5/8 Inches
• Single +5 V Supply
Description
The HEDS-65xx/HEDL-65xx
are high performance two and three
channel optical incremental
encoders. These encoders empha-
size high reliability, high resolution,
and easy assembly. Each encoder
contains a lensed LED source
(emitter), an integrated circuit with
detectors and output circuitry, and a
codewheel which rotates between
the emitter and detector integrated
circuit. The outputs of the HEDS-
6500 are two single ended square
waves in quadrature. The HEDL-
65xx outputs are differential.
The HEDS-6540 / HEDL-6540 also
have a third channel index output in
addition to the two quadrature
outputs. This index is an active
high pulse that occurs once every
full rotation of the codewheel.
Resolutions up to 1024 Counts Per
Revolution are available in the two
and three channel versions.
The line driver option offers
enhanced performance when the
encoder is used in noisy environ-
ments, or when it is required to
drive long distances.
The line driver option utilizes an
industry standard line driver IC
(26C31) which provides comple-
mentary outputs for each encoder
channel. Thus the outputs of the
line driver encoder are A and
A, B
and
B, and I and
I for three
channel versions. Suggested line
receivers are 26C32 and 26C33.
The quadrature signals are ac-
cessed through a cable and 10-pin
female connector. Please refer to
the ordering information at the end
of this data sheet for a selection
matrix.
Applications
The HEDS-65xx / HEDL-65xx
provide motion detection to a
very high resolution and accept a
variety of shaft sizes up to a
maximum of 5/8 inches.
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HEDS-65XX #xxx
YYMM
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
609.6
(24.0 ± 0.5)
18.14
(0.714)
17.27
(0.680)
24.38
(0.960)
55.88
(2.200)
3.3
(0.128)
2.44
(0.096)
2.44
(0.096)
0.254
(0.010)
25.91
(1.020)
ON 46.0 B.C.
(1.811 B.C.)
SLOTTED
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
Assembled Unit
Base Plate
Top Cover (Housing)
HEDS-65XX #xxx
YYMM
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
24.9
(0.98)
5.2
(0.21)
30.2
(1.19)
65.9
(2.59)
13.2
(0.52)
55.9
(2.20)
DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
Typical applications include print-
ers, plotters, tape drives, position-
ing tables, and automatic handlers.
Note: Agilent Technologies
encoders are not recommended for
use in safety critical applications.
Eg. ABS braking systems, power
steering, life support systems and
critical care medical equipment.
Please contact sales representative
if more clarification is needed.
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PHOTO DIODESCOMPARATORS
INDEX-PROCESSING
CIRCUITRY
SIGNAL PROCESSING
CIRCUITRY
DETECTOR SECTIONCODE
WHEEL
EMITTER
SECTION PCB/CABLE/CONNECTOR
LENS
LED
1) CHANNEL A
2) V
CC
3) GND
4) NC
5) NC
6) GROUND
7) V
CC
8) CHANNEL B
9) V
CC
10) CHANNEL I
Pinout A
Pinout A
HEDS-65xx CONNECTOR
PIN OUT
1 Channel A
2 VCC
3 GND
4 NC
5 NC
6 GND
7 VCC
8 Channel B
9 VCC
10 Channel I
Pinout B
HEDL-65xx CONNECTOR
PIN OUT
1 NC
2 VCC
3 GND
4 NC
5 A
6 A
7 B
8 B
9 I (INDEX)
10 I (INDEX)
Connector Pin-out
1
2
9
10
There are two different connector pin-out configurations used with the HEDS-65xx / HEDL-65xx series of
encoders. The table below relates the part to its connector pin-out.
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PHOTO DIODESCOMPARATORS
INDEX-PROCESSING
CIRCUITRY
SIGNAL PROCESSING
CIRCUITRY
DETECTOR SECTIONCODE
WHEEL
EMITTER
SECTION PCB/CABLE/CONNECTOR
LENS
LED
1) NC
2) V
CC
3) GND
4) NC
5) A
6) A
7) B
8) B
9) INDEX
10) INDEX
LINE
DRIVER
Pinout B
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Theory of Operation
The HEDS-65xx / HEDL-65xx
translate the rotary motion of a
shaft into either a two or three
channel digital output.
The HEDS-65xx uses one of
the standard HEDS-9000 or
HEDS-9040 modules for
encoding purposes. The
HEDL-654x uses the standard
HEDL-9040 for encoding
purposes.
As seen in the block diagram,
these modules contain a single
Light Emitting Diode (LED) as
their light source (emitter). The
light is collimated into a single
parallel beam by means of a
plastic lens located directly over
the LED. Opposite the emitter is
the integrated detector circuit
(detector). This circuit consists
of multiple sets of photodetectors
and the signal processing circuitry
necessary to produce the digital
waveforms.
The codewheel rotates between
the emitter and detector, causing
the light beam to be interrupted
by a pattern of spaces and bars
on the codewheel. The photodiodes
which detect these interruptions
are arranged in a pattern that
corresponds to the radius and
design of the codewheel. These
detectors are also spaced such
that a light period on one pair of
detectors corresponds to a dark
period on the adjacent pair of
detectors. The photodiode outputs
are then fed into the signal
processing circuitry resulting
in A,
A, B, and
B (I and
I also in
the three channel encoders).
Comparators receive these
signals and produce the final
outputs for channels A and B.
Due to this integrated phasing
technique, the digital output of
channel A is in quadrature with
that of channel B (90 degrees out
of phase).
In the HEDS-6540 / HEDL-6540
the output of the comparator for
the index pulse is combined with
that of the outputs of channel A
and channel B to produce the final
index pulse. The index pulse is
generated once every rotation of
the codewheel and is a one state
width (nominally 90 electrical
degrees), true high index pulse.
It is coincident with the low states
on channels A and B.
Definitions
Count (N): The number of bar
and window pairs or counts per
revolution (CPR) of the codewheel.
One Cycle (C): 360 electrical
degrees (e), 1 bar and window
pair.
One Shaft Rotation: 360
mechanical degrees, N cycles.
Position Error (∆Θ): The normal-
ized angular difference between
the actual shaft position and the
position indicated by the encoder
cycle count.
Cycle Error (C): An indication
of cycle uniformity. The difference
between an observed shaft angle
which gives rise to one electrical
cycle, and the nominal angular
increment of 1/N of a revolution.
Pulse Width (P): The number of
electrical degrees that an output
is high during one cycle. This
value is nominally 180 e or 1/2
cycle.
Pulse Width Error (P): The
deviation, in electrical degrees,
of the pulse width from its ideal
value of 180 e.
State Width (S): The number
of electrical degrees between a
transition in the output of
channel A and the neighboring
transition in the output of
channel B. There are 4 states
per cycle, each nominally 90 e.
State Width Error (S): the
deviation, in electrical degrees,
of each state width from its ideal
value of 90 e.
Phase (Φ): the number of electrical
degrees between the center of
high state on channel A and
the center of the high state on
channel B. This value is nominally
90 e for quadrature output.
Phase Error (∆Φ): The deviation
of the phase from its ideal value
of 90 e.
Direction of Rotation: When the
codewheel rotates in a counter-
clockwise direction (when viewed
from the encoder end of the motor)
channel A will lead channel B.
If the codewheel rotates in the
clockwise direction channel B
will lead channel A.
Index Pulse Width (P0): The
number of electrical degrees that
an index output is high during
one full shaft rotation. This value
is nominally 90 e or 1/4 cycle.
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C
S1 S2 S3 S4
PHASE
P
P0
I1 I2
2.4 V
0.4 V
2.4 V
0.4 V
2.4 V
0.4 V
CH A
OUTPUT
CH B
OUTPUT
CH I
OUTPUT
ROTATION
Waveforms for Encoders without Line Drivers.
Output Waveforms
Waveforms for Encoders with Line Drivers.
(Meets all requirements of EIA-422.)
A
A
B
B
I
I
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Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter HEDS-6500 HEDS-6540 HEDL-6540 HEDL-6545
Temperature -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 Celsius
Supply Voltage 4.5 to 5.5 4.5 to 5.5 4.5 to 5.5 4.5 to 5.5 Volts
Load Capacitance 100 100 100 100 pF
Count Frequency 100 100 100 100 kHz
Shaft Eccentricity ±.05 ±.05 ±.05 ±.05 mm
Plus Radial Play (±.002) (±.002) (±.002) (±.002) (Inch/1000)
Note: The HEDS-65XX performance is guaranteed to 100 kHz but can operate at higher frequencies. For frequencies above 100 kHz
it is recommended that the load capacitance not exceed 25 pF and pull up resistors of 3.3 k between the output channels and Vcc
are included.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter HEDS-6500 HEDS-6540 HEDL-6540 HEDL-6545
Storage Temperature -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 Celsius
Operating Temperature -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 -40 to +100 Celsius
Supply Voltage -.5 to +7 -.5 to +7 -.5 to +7 -.5 to +7 Volts
Output Voltage -.6 to Vcc -.6 to Vcc -.6 to Vcc -.6 to Vcc Volts
Output Current Per Channel -1 to 5 -1 to 5 mA
Velocity 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 RPM
Vibration 20 20 20 20 Gs
Shaft Axial Play 5 5 5 5 Inch/1000
Radial Play & Eccentricity 2 2 2 2 Inch/1000
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Encoding Characteristics
Encoding Characteristics over Recommended Operating Range and Recommended Mounting Tolerances
unless otherwise specified. Values are for the worst error in the full rotation.
Part Number Description Symbol Min. Typ.* Max. Units
HEDS-6500*** Pulse Width Error P535e
Logic State Width Error S535e
Phase Error ∆Φ 215e
Position Error ∆Θ 7 20 min. of arc
Cycle Error C 5 5.5 e
HEDS-6540** Pulse Width Error P535e
Logic State Width Error S535e
Phase Error ∆Φ 215e
Position Error ∆Θ 7 20 min. of arc
Cycle Error C5 5.5 e
Index Pulse Width P0 55 90 125 e
CH I fall after CH B or CH A fall
-25°C to +100°C t1 10 100 250 ns
-40°C to +100°C t1 -300 100 250 ns
CH I rise after CH B or CH A rise
-25°C to +100°C t2 70 150 300 ns
-40°C to +100°C t2 70 150 1000 ns
HEDL-654x Pulse Width Error P535e
Logic State Width Error S535e
Phase Error ∆Φ 215e
Position Error ∆Θ 7 20 min. of arc
Cycle Error C5 5.5 e
Index Pulse Width P0 90 e
*Typical values specified at Vcc = 5.0 V and 25°C.
**HEDS-6540 – Active high Index part. Pull-up of 2.7 k used on all outputs of modules that do not have a line driver.
***HEDS-6500 – 3.3 k pull-up resistors used on all encoder module outputs.
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Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics over Recommended Operating Range, typical at 25°C.
Part Number Symbol* Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
HEDS-6500 Icc 17 40 mA
VOH 2.4 V IOH = -40 µA max
VOL 0.4 V IOL = 3.2 mA
tr200 ns CL = 25 pF, RL = 11 k pull-up.
tf50 ns
HEDS-6540 Icc 30 57 85 mA
VOH 2.4 V IOH = -200 µA max
VOL 0.4 V IOL = 3.86 mA
tr180 ns CL = 25 pF, RL = 3.3 k pull-up.
tf40 ns
*Explanation for symbols.
Icc – Supply current, VOH – High Level Output Voltage, VOL – Low Level Output Voltage, tr – Rise Time, tf – Fall Time.
Electrical Interfaces
To insure reliable encoding performance, the HEDS-6540 three channel encoder requires 2.7 k pull-up
resistors to the supply voltage on each of the three output lines Ch. A, Ch. B, and Ch. I located as close as
possible to the encoder (less than 4 feet).
Parameter Symbol Dimensions Tolerances [1] Units
Moment Of Inertia J 7.7 (110 x 10-6) gcm2 (oz-in-s2)
Required Shaft Length [2] 15.9 (0.625) ±0.6 (.024) mm (inches)
Bolt Circle [3] 46.0 (1.811) ±0.13 (.005) mm (inches)
Mounting Screw Size [4] 2.5 x 0.45 x 5 mm
Pan Head Style #2-56 x 3/16 Inches
Encoder Base Plate Thickness 3.04 (120) mm (inches)
Mounting Screw Torque 1.0 (0.88) Kg (in-lbs)
Hub Set Screw UNC #2-56 Hex head set screw
Notes:
1. These are tolerances required of the user.
2. Through hole in the encoder housing are also available, for longer shafts.
3. The HEDL-65X0 must be aligned using the aligning pins as specified in the section on “MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS.”
4. The recommended mounting screw torque for 2 screws is 1.0 Kg (0.88 in-lbs).
Mechanical Characteristics
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17.27
(0.680)
24.38
(0.960)
—A—
MOTOR SHAFT CENTER
ALIGNING PINS
2.39/2.34 DIA. – 0.76 HIGH
(0.094/0.092–0.030)
0.25 (0.010) x
45° CHAMFER
2 PLACES
0.15 (0.006) A
15.88
(0.625)
2.62
(0.103)
ALIGNMENT BOSS
26.010/25.984
(1.024/1.023)
5.7 (0.225) TALL MAX.
0.15 (0.006) A
2 SCREW MOUNTING
M2.5 (2-56 UNC-2B)
2 PLCS – EQUALLY
SPACED ON
46.00 (1.811) DIA.
BOLT CIRCLE
0.25 (0.010) A
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS AND (INCHES).
Mounting Considerations
The HEDS-654x/HEDL-654x must be aligned with respect to the optical center (codewheel shaft) as
indicated in the following figure.
The following figure shows how the main encoder components are organized.
If neither locating pins nor locating boss are available, then a centering tool supplied by Agilent can be used
(HEDS-6510).
Encoder Mounting and Assembly
EXPLODED VIEW
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2
1
ASSEMBLE COMPONENTS AND MOUNTING
SCREWS AND TOOLS AS APPROPRIATE.
ALIGNMENT
TOOL
LOAD ENCODER BASEPLATE ONTO
RECEIVING SURFACE (MOTOR END
PLATE) WITH MOUNTING SCREW HOLES
ALIGNED WITH MATING HOLES. LOAD
MOUNTING SCREWS AND LEAVE SLIGHTLY
LOOSE.
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4
3
LOCATE ENCODER BASEPLATE
CHOOSE CENTERING CYLINDER OR UNDERSIDE LOCATING PINS.
CENTERING CYLINDER: LOCATE ENCODER BASEPLATE WITH
CENTERING CYLINDER. WHEN IN PLACE, TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS.
LOCATING PINS: WITH LOCATING PINS PROPERLY SEATED IN
CORRESPONDING RECEIVING HOLES IN ENCODER BASEPLATE,
TIGHTEN MOUNTING SCREWS.
LOCATE ENCODER MODULE AND CODEWHEEL
ALIGN ENCODER MODULE AND CODEWHEEL AS SHOWN.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE THE ENCODER INTERNAL COMPONENTS
WITH THE CODEWHEEL.
BRING THE ENCODER MODULE AND CODEWHEEL DOWN SUCH THAT
THE ENCODER MODULE LOCATING HOLES (ON ITS UNDERSIDE)
MATE WITH THE BASEPLATE ROUND PINS. THE BASEPLATE SQUARE
PINS SHOULD SEAT INTO THE ENCODER MODULE MOUNTING
THRU HOLES.
CONCURRENTLY, BRING THE CODEWHEEL DOWN ONTO THE
MATING SHAFT.
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5
6
ALLEN WRENCH TO TIGHTEN CODEWHEEL SET SCREW
CODEWHEEL GAPPING TOOL
WITH CODEWHEEL AND ENCODER MODULE IN PLACE,
PLACE CODEWHEEL GAPPING TOOL UNDER CODEWHEEL
AS SHOWN. INSERT THE ALLEN WRENCH INTO THE
CODEWHEEL SET SCREW AND TIGHTEN. REMOVE ALLEN
WRENCH AND GAPPING TOOL.
WITH CODEWHEEL AND ENCODER MODULE IN PLACE,
LOAD ENCODER HOUSING FROM TOP INTO "SNAPPED"
POSITION. INSURE THAT ANY CABLES FROM THE
ENCODER MODULE ARE FOLDED DOWN SUCH THAT
THEY EMERGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HOUSING'S
REAR RECTANGULAR PORT.
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HEDM – 65
OUTPUTS
0 – 2 CH
4 – 3 CH
Encoders Film Codewheel (up to 70°C)
RESOLUTION
(CYCLES/REV)
T – 2000
U – 2048 2 CH only
OPTION
SHAFT
DIAMETER
05 – 3/16 in.
06 – 1/4 in.
08 – 3/8 in.
09 – 1/2 in.
10 – 5/8 in.
11 – 4 mm
12 – 6 mm
13 – 8 mm
THROUGH
HOLE
0 – None
5 – 13.3 mm
(0.525 in)
HEDS - 65 OPTION
SHAFT
DIAMETER
Ordering Information for 2CH and 3CH Encoder Modules
Encoders Metal Codewheel (up to 100°C)
05 – 3/16 in.
06 – 1/4 in.
08 – 3/8 in.
09 – 1/2 in.
10 – 5/8 in.
11 – 4 mm
12 – 6 mm
13 – 8 mm
OUTPUTS
0 – 2 CH
4 – 3 CH
THROUGH HOLE
0 – None
5 – 13.3 mm
(0.525 in.)
RESOLUTION
(CYCLES/REV)
A = 500
B = 1000
J = 1024
05 06 08 09 10 11 12 13
HEDS-6500# A ********
B********
J********
HEDS-6505# A
B**
J*
HEDS-6540# A ********
B********
J********
HEDS-6545# A **
B*
J**
05 06 08 09 10 11 12 13
HEDM-6500# T **
U**
HEDM-6505# T **
U*
HEDM-6540# T **
HEDM-6545# T
Ordering Information for HEDS-65XX Codewheel
Gapping Tool
HEDS-6511
HEDL - 65 OPTION
SHAFT
DIAMETER
Ordering Information for 2CH and 3CH Encoder Modules with Line Driver
Encoders with Metal Codewheel (up to 100°C)
08 – 3/8 in.
09 – 1/2 in.
10 – 5/8 in.
11 – 4 mm
12 – 6 mm
13 – 8 mm
OUTPUTS
0 – 2 CH
4 – 3 CH
THROUGH HOLE
0 – None
5 – 13.3 mm
(0.525 in.)
RESOLUTION
(CYCLES/REV)
A = 500
B = 1000
J = 1024
05 06 08 09 10 11 12 13
HEDL-6540# B **
HEDL-6545# B *
J***
HEDS-6510 Option 0
Ordering Information for HEDS=76XX Centering Tools
05 06 08 09 10 11 12 13
HEDS-6510 0********
SHAFT
DIAMETER
05 – 3/16 in.
06 – 1/4 in.
08 – 3/8 in.
09 – 1/2 in.
10 – 5/8 in.
11 – 4 mm
12 – 6 mm
13 – 8 mm
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