E6C2-CWZ6C – 360P/R Incremental Rotary Encoder (5–24V DC)
Description
The E6C2-CWZ6C is a high-precision incremental rotary encoder designed for industrial motion control, automation feedback, and motor position detection. With 360 pulses per revolution (P/R), it provides accurate speed and angular position signals in a compact 50 mm housing. The durable construction and wide voltage range (5–24 V DC) make it ideal for machinery, conveyors, robotics, and servo applications requiring reliable rotary feedback.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: E6C2-CWZ6C
- Type: Incremental rotary encoder
- Resolution: 360 pulses per revolution (360 P/R)
- Output Type: Open-collector (NPN)
- Operating Voltage: 5 – 24 V DC
- Current Consumption: ≤ 80 mA (no load)
- Response Frequency: up to 100 kHz
- Output Phases: A, B, Z (3-channel output)
- Output Circuit: NPN open collector
- Connection Type: 5-pin cable (standard 0.5 m / 2 m length depending on version)
- Shaft Diameter: 6 mm (solid shaft)
- Mounting Hole Pitch: 48 mm (standard E6C2 frame)
- Body Diameter: 50 mm
- Material: Aluminum housing with reinforced resin cover
- Operating Temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C
- Protection Rating: IP50 (shaft side), IP64 (rear housing)
- Weight: ≈ 200 g
Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers
- E6C2-CWZ6C 360P/R (standard model)
- E6C2-CWZ1X (compatible 360 P/R encoder with differential output)
- E6C2-CWZ5B (360 P/R TTL output variant)
- E6C2-CWZ6C-600 (600 P/R version with identical mechanical dimensions)
All models share the same 50 mm housing and 6 mm shaft but differ by output signal type or pulse count.
✅ Confirmed Compatibility
- ✔ CNC machinery and industrial automation systems using 50 mm rotary encoders
- ✔ Servo and stepper motor feedback loops requiring 360 P/R incremental signal
- ✔ Positioning tables, conveyors, and mechanical counters equipped for NPN open-collector outputs
- ✔ OEM replacements for legacy Omron E6C2-series encoders across CWZ, CWZ5, and CWZ6 sub-types
