The Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 400P/R 0.5M Rotary Encoder is an incremental shaft encoder designed to provide rotational position and motion feedback from industrial machine shafts. It generates 400 P/R with Phase A/B/Z NPN outputs, supplying compatible controllers with pulse information for movement, direction, and reference detection. The encoder operates from 5 to 12 VDC and uses a 40 mm diameter housing with a 0.5 m pre-wired cable, supporting compact installations with short wiring distances. Its 400-pulse resolution provides another measurement option between lower and higher resolution variants within the same encoder family. The E6B2-CWZ6C 400P/R belongs to the E6B2-C Series. It can be compared with other 400 P/R shaft encoders within the Omron industrial automation range.
Operating: -10 to 70 ℃ (with no icing)
Storage: -25 to 85 ℃ (with no icing)
Degree of protection
IEC: IP50
Material
Case: ABS
Accessories
Instruction manual, Couplings, Hex-head spanner
Weight
Package: Approx. 100 g
The Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 400P/R 0.5M is part of the E6B2 Rotary Encoder range and is typically evaluated along with other Omron rotary encoders during panel design and motion control planning. Engineers compare related models such as Omron E6B2-CWZ5B 600P/R 2M (Incremental Shaft, 600 P/R resolution, Phase A/B/Z, PNP output, 2 m Cable length) to identify the best fit for indexing applications, shaft feedback, conveyor monitoring, and rotational tracking functions. Reviewing shaft type, resolution, output phase coding, control output stage, connector format, and cable arrangement helps ensure proper alignment with PLC high-speed inputs and mechanical coupling components. These compatible Omron encoder variants enable consistent wiring layouts, predictable pulse behaviour, connector alignment, and uniform signal performance across automation equipment. The E6B2-CWZ6C 400P/R 0.5M integrates cleanly into modern industrial systems that require accurate, stable, and long-life rotary feedback devices, and is well suited for applications where a dependable Omron Encoders ensures reliable operation in demanding environments.
