The CR65-4096G18A21 is a fully customized replacement encoder, manufactured through a 1:1 design process that reproduces all critical mechanical dimensions and functional parameters of the original unit. This encoder can be installed directly, offering a reliable solution for applications where sourcing the original model is difficult. Its precise absolute position measurement ensures seamless integration and high reliability in demanding industrial environments.
This replacement has been successfully adopted by clients in multiple international markets, including the Middle East, Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Southeast Asia, and Ukraine. Its popularity is due to robust performance, cost efficiency, and a 15-working-day production cycle. Customers consistently report satisfaction with its ability to maintain continuous operation while minimizing procurement and sourcing challenges, making it an ideal solution for critical industrial applications.
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Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2 to 4096 positions / 360° |
| Measuring range | 2 to 4096 turns |
| Total number of positions | |
| Measurement position deviation | |
| Output frequency* | 30 kHz max. up to 10 Bit / 360°; 10 kHz max. from 11 Bit |
| Disc coding | Gray code |
| Output code, parallel | Gray or Natural Binary |
| Code sense, serial | CW or CCW (Signal input E2) |
| Logic polarity | Positive |
| Memory circuit | Store or not store, signal input E1 |
| Enable circuit (for bus operation) | Active or inactive, (signal input E1) |
| Sensor system | GaAlAs diodes, photo-transistor array |
| Parallel output circuits | A = Open collector Darlington; B = Open collector, TTL compatible; C = Open emitter Darlington; D = Push-pull, Totem-pole |
| Serial output SSI | Differential data output to RS 422 |
| Clock input SSI | Differential (opto-coupler) for data driver to RS 422 |
| Supply voltage range | +11 V to +26 VDC |
| Supply current | Parallel: 90 mA typ. / 120 mA max.; Serial GSI: 130mA typ. / 160mA max. |
| Operating speed | 3000 rpm max. (continuous); 4000 rpm max. (short period) |
| Angular acceleration | 10° rad/s² max. |
| Inertial mass of rotor | ≤ 5 Ncm (8 Ncm - CR 66) |
| Wind-up torque | ≤ 1 Nm (4 Ncm - CR 66) |
| Permissible axial and radial shaft load | 250 N max. |
| Bearing life expectancy | 10⁹ revolutions |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C to +60°C |
| Storage temperature range | -25°C to +70°C |
| Permissible rel. humidity | 85% without condensation |
| Resistance to shock | 200 m/s², 11 ms (DIN IEC 68) |
| Resistance to vibration | 5 Hz..1000 Hz; 100 m/s² (DIN IEC 68) |
