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[RS5 SERIES] simple installation optical incremental encoder

RS5 Series Simple Installation Encoder — 100~2500 CPR, for Stepper Motor & DC Motor

Name: RS5 Series Simple Installation Encoder
Brand: EPOCH
SKU: RS5
Price: Contact for quote USD
Availability: InStock

The EPOCH RS5 series is a simple mounting incremental encoder designed for stepper motors and DC motors. With a special encoder disk, the typical model RS5500-B outputs 1000 pulses of A and B signals. It accommodates multiple shaft diameters, housing shapes, and output types for flexible integration in numerical control machine tools, automation equipment, and general motion control applications.

Quick Select: Features Mechanical Drawings Tech Specs Ordering Guide FAQ

[FEATURES] RS5 Series Simple Installation Encoder — Key Features & Description

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Type: Simple installation optical incremental encoder

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Resolution: 100 ~ 2,500 CPR, 11 selectable codes

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Output: 2/3-ch voltage or 2/3-ch differential (A, A/, B, B/, Z, Z/)

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Housing: 4 types — Standard, Tail Square Hole, RS97, RS90

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Disk: Mylar disk or Metal disk options

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Shaft: 10 diameter options from 2 mm to 1/4 in.

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Applications: Stepper motors, DC motors, CNC machine tools, automation equipment

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Design: Simple mounting, suitable for different shaft diameters with special encoder disk

RS5 Series — Exterior Dimension Drawings (4 Housing Types)

Standard Type — Housing Code 5 (RS91 Direct Connection Plug-in)

RS5-Standard-Type-Drawing

Exterior dimension drawing — Standard type housing for RS5 series encoder (unit: mm)

Tail Square Hole Type — Housing Code 6

RS5-Tail-Square-Hole-Drawing

Exterior dimension drawing — Tail square hole type housing (unit: mm)

RS97 Housing — Housing Code 7

RS5-RS97-Housing-Drawing

Exterior dimension drawing — RS97 housing type (unit: mm)

RS90 Housing — Housing Code 8

RS5-RS90-Housing-Drawing

Exterior dimension drawing — RS90 housing type (unit: mm)

RS5 Technical Specifications — Simple Installation Optical Incremental Encoder

Parameter	Specification
Technology	Optical incremental encoder with simple mounting design
Output Signals	2-ch voltage (A,B) / 3-ch voltage (A,B,Z) / 2-ch differential (A,A/,B,B/) / 3-ch differential (A,A/,B,B/,Z,Z/)
Resolution Range	100 ~ 2,500 CPR (11 codes: C, E, F, G, H, A, P, B, J, T, W; other CPR customizable)
Supply Voltage	5V DC (typical)
Housing Types	Standard (RS91 plug-in) / Tail Square Hole / RS97 Housing / RS90 Housing
Disk Type	Mylar Disk / Metal Disk (selectable)
Shaft Diameter Options	2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 1/8in, 5/32in, 3/16in, 1/4in (10 options)
Applications	Stepper motors, DC motors, CNC machine tools, automation equipment

Ordering Information / Part Number Code — RS5 Series Simple Installation Encoder

The RS5 series ordering code follows the format: RS5 [Housing] [Signal] [Disk] - [CPR]

Shaft diameter is specified separately. The example RS5500-B represents: Standard housing (5), 2-ch voltage output (0), Mylar disk (0), 1000 CPR (B).

Housing Shape

Code	Description
5	Standard type (RS91 direct connection plug-in)
6	Tail square hole type
7	RS97 housing
8	RS90 housing

Signal Outputs

Code	Description
0/2	2 channels voltage (A, B)
4	3 channels voltage (A, B, Z)
3	2 channels differential (A, A/, B, B/)
5	3 channels differential (A, A/, B, B/, Z, Z/)

Disk Type (Code Type)

Code	Description
S	Mylar disk
P	Mylar disk
M	Metal disk

CPR Code Table

CPR Code	C	E	F	G	H	A	P	B	J	T	W
CPR	100	200	256	360	400	500	600	1,000	1,024	2,000	2,500

* Other CPR values can be customized — contact our sales team.

Shaft Diameter Code Table

Shaft Code	01	02	03	04	05	06	11	12	13	14
Diameter	φ2 mm	φ3 mm	φ1/8 in	φ5/32 in	φ3/16 in	φ1/4 in	φ4 mm	φ6 mm	φ8 mm	φ5 mm

Example Ordering Code:

RS5500-B

= RS5 Series · Standard housing (5) · 2-ch voltage (0) · Mylar disk (0) · B=1000 CPR. Specify shaft code separately.

[CROSS-REFERENCE] Related Products

For applications requiring a reflective encoder design with PCBA+integrated housing (no separate disk mounting), consider the RF28 Series Reflective Optical Encoder Module or the RT28 Series Reflective Optical Encoder Module for 28mm form-factor options with differential signal outputs.

Technical FAQs — RS5 Series Simple Installation Encoder

Q: RS5 encoder vs HEDS-5500: what is the advantage of a simple installation encoder for stepper motor feedback?

The RS5 simple installation encoder offers 4 housing types (Standard, Tail Square Hole, RS97, RS90) and 10 shaft diameter options from 2mm to 1/4in, providing more mechanical flexibility than fixed-form-factor transmissive modules like the HEDS-5500. With 100~2,500 CPR resolution and selectable output types (2/3-ch voltage or differential), the RS5 accommodates diverse stepper motor and DC motor mounting requirements without custom tooling.

Q: What is the difference between Mylar disk and Metal disk in the RS5 encoder?

The Mylar disk (code S) is a flexible, lightweight polyester film disk suitable for standard resolution applications up to 1,000 CPR, offering cost-effective performance for general automation. The Metal disk (code M) provides greater dimensional stability and is recommended for higher CPR ratings (above 1,000 CPR) and applications with wider temperature variation, ensuring consistent optical grating alignment over the encoder's service life.

Q: Which RS5 housing type should I choose for a CNC machine tool application?

For CNC machine tool applications, the Standard housing (code 5, RS91 direct connection plug-in) and RS90 housing (code 8) are the most commonly selected types due to their robust mounting interfaces. For applications requiring differential signal output for noise immunity in electrically noisy CNC environments, choose signal output code 3 (2-ch differential A, A/, B, B/) or code 5 (3-ch differential with Z, Z/). The RS5 supports up to 2,500 CPR for high-precision position feedback in machining operations.

Q: Can the RS5 encoder be used as a replacement for HEDS-5500 or HEDS-5600 series incremental encoders?

Yes, the RS5 series can serve as a compatible alternative for HEDS-5500 and HEDS-5600 series encoders in many stepper and DC motor applications, offering the same A/B quadrature output signals with selectable voltage or differential formats. However, the RS5 uses a simple mounting design with a separate encoder disk rather than an integrated module, so mechanical interface verification is recommended. Contact EPOCH with your motor shaft diameter and mounting pattern for a compatibility assessment.

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