Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 Wheel Type Incremental Rotary Encoder

A. Product Overview

The Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 Wheel Type Incremental Rotary Encoder is specifically designed for measuring the distance, length, and movement speed of continuously moving objects.

Unlike conventional shaft encoders that are coupled directly to a motor shaft, this wheel type encoder uses a measuring wheel that makes contact with the moving material or surface.

As the material moves, the wheel rotates and the encoder produces electrical pulse signals. These signals can be processed by a counter, PLC, controller, or other compatible industrial equipment to determine movement and measurement values.

The ENC-1-6-T-24 is configured with a minimum measurement unit of 1 yard, making it particularly suitable for machinery where material length is measured in yards.

Key Specifications

• Brand: Autonics
• Model: ENC-1-6-T-24
• Product Type: Wheel Type Incremental Rotary Encoder
• Number of Pulses: 1
• Minimum Measurement Unit: 1 yard
• Output Phase: A and B
• Control Output: Totem Pole
• Power Supply: 12 to 24 VDC, ±5 percent
• Maximum Response Frequency: 180 kHz
• Maximum Allowable Revolution: 5000 rpm
• Wheel Diameter: 228.6 mm
• Wheel Measurement: 0.25 yard
• Gear Ratio: 4:1
• Connection Type: Axial Cable Type
• Protection Rating: IP50
• Operating Temperature: Minus 10°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature: Minus 25°C to 85°C
• Operating Humidity: 35 to 85 percent RH
• Storage Humidity: 35 to 90 percent RH
• Approximate Weight: 494 g

The combination of the wheel mechanism and pulse output makes the ENC-1-6-T-24 particularly useful for measuring materials that continuously travel through production machinery.

B. Working Principle

The Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 wheel type incremental encoder converts mechanical movement into electrical pulse signals.

The measuring wheel is placed in contact with the material or surface being measured.

When the material moves, the wheel rotates.

The rotation is transferred through the encoder mechanism, and electrical pulses are generated according to the movement of the wheel.

The working sequence can be understood as:

Material moves → Measuring wheel rotates → Encoder generates pulses → Controller receives pulses → Length or speed is calculated

For the ENC-1-6-T-24, the encoder is configured for a minimum measurement unit of 1 yard.

Therefore, the pulse output can be used by compatible counting or control equipment to determine the amount of material that has passed through the machine.

A and B Phase Output

The encoder provides A and B phase signals.

These pulse signals allow compatible control equipment to monitor the rotation and movement of the measuring wheel.

The dual phase configuration can also help a compatible controller determine movement direction by evaluating the relationship between the A and B signals.

Totem Pole Output

The ENC-1-6-T-24 uses a totem pole control output.

This output configuration provides defined high and low electrical output states for transmitting encoder pulse signals to compatible counters, PLCs, controllers, and industrial monitoring systems.

C. Why Is the Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 Used?

The ENC-1-6-T-24 is mainly used when a machine needs to measure the length or speed of continuously moving material.

Length Measurement

One of the primary applications is measuring the length of materials moving through industrial machinery.

Examples include:

• Fabric
• Textile material
• Paper
• Film
• Sheet material
• Cable
• Wire
• Flexible packaging material
• Rolled material

Speed Measurement

The frequency of the output pulses changes according to the movement of the measuring wheel.

Compatible control equipment can therefore use the pulse signals to calculate the speed of the moving material.

Continuous Material Monitoring

The wheel type construction is useful when the material does not have a rotating shaft where a conventional encoder can be installed.

Instead, the encoder wheel can make contact directly with the moving surface.

Production Length Control

Manufacturing machines can use encoder signals to control operations after a specified material length has passed.

For example:

Measure material → Reach programmed length → Controller generates command → Machine cuts or performs next operation

Cutting Machines

The encoder can be integrated with suitable control equipment to help determine when material has reached the required cutting length.

Rolling Machinery

The measuring wheel can monitor material movement through rollers and provide pulse feedback for measurement or machine control.

Textile Machinery

The encoder is suitable for measuring fabric or textile material that continuously passes through production machinery.

Packaging Machinery

Packaging equipment can use wheel encoder feedback to monitor moving packaging material and determine travel distance.

D. Suitable Buyers

The Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 Wheel Type Incremental Rotary Encoder is suitable for companies involved in continuous material processing, length measurement, and industrial automation.

Textile Machine Manufacturers

Textile equipment manufacturers can use wheel encoders to measure fabric length and monitor continuous material movement.

Packaging Machine Manufacturers

Packaging machinery manufacturers can use encoder feedback for film movement, material feeding, length measurement, and automated cutting processes.

Rolling Machine Manufacturers

Rolling equipment can use the encoder to monitor the movement and length of material passing through the rollers.

Wire and Cable Manufacturers

A measuring wheel encoder can be used in suitable systems to measure continuously moving wire or cable.

Paper Processing Machinery Manufacturers

Paper converting and processing machines can use encoder pulses to monitor paper movement and length.

Printing Machine Manufacturers

The encoder can be used where paper, film, labels, or other printing materials need movement or length monitoring.

Conveyor System Manufacturers

Where the encoder wheel can make suitable contact with the moving surface, it can provide movement and speed feedback.

Industrial Automation Companies

Automation integrators can connect the encoder to compatible counters, PLCs, and controllers for length and speed measurement applications.

Special Purpose Machine Manufacturers

SPM builders can use the ENC-1-6-T-24 in machines requiring continuous material measurement and pulse based control.

Factory Maintenance Departments

Maintenance teams can use this model as a replacement where the existing machine requires a wheel type encoder with 1 yard measurement, A and B phases, totem pole output, and 12 to 24 VDC supply.

FAQ

1. What is the Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24?

The Autonics ENC-1-6-T-24 is a wheel type incremental rotary encoder designed for measuring the length or speed of continuously moving objects and materials.

2. What is the main application of ENC-1-6-T-24?

Its main applications are length measurement and speed measurement of materials moving continuously through industrial machinery.

3. What is the minimum measurement unit of ENC-1-6-T-24?

The minimum measurement unit is 1 yard.

4. How many pulses does ENC-1-6-T-24 provide?

The model specification lists 1 pulse with a minimum measurement unit of 1 yard.

5. Is ENC-1-6-T-24 a wheel type encoder?

Yes. It is specifically designed as a wheel type incremental rotary encoder.

6. What is the wheel diameter?

The wheel diameter is 228.6 mm, corresponding to 0.25 yard.

7. What is the gear ratio?

The ENC-1-6-T-24 has a 4:1 gear ratio.

8. What is the power supply requirement?

The encoder requires a 12 to 24 VDC power supply with ±5 percent tolerance.

9. What output type does ENC-1-6-T-24 use?

It uses a totem pole control output.

10. What output phases are available?

The encoder provides A and B phase outputs.

11. What is the maximum response frequency?

The maximum response frequency is 180 kHz.

12. What is the maximum allowable revolution?

The maximum allowable revolution is 5000 rpm.