The Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 500P/R 2M Rotary Encoder is an incremental shaft encoder designed to convert shaft rotation into electrical pulse signals for position, speed, and motion monitoring in automated machinery. It provides 500 P/R resolution with A/B/Z NPN outputs and operates from a 5 to 24 VDC power supply. The compact 40 mm diameter housing supports installation around machine shafts, while the 2 m pre-wired cable provides additional routing distance to PLCs, counters, and other compatible control equipment. Its 500-pulse configuration provides a defined resolution option for rotational feedback within industrial control systems. The E6B2-CWZ6C 500P/R belongs to the E6B2-C incremental encoder series. It forms part of the 500 P/R rotary encoder range within Omron motion sensing products.
Operating: -10 to 70 ℃ (with no icing); Storage: -25 to 85 ℃ (with no icing)
Degree of protection
IEC: IP50
Material
Case: ABS; Main Unit: Aluminum; Shaft: SUS420J2
Accessories
Instruction manual, Couplings, Hex-head spanner
Weight
Package: Approx. 100 g
The Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 500P/R 2M 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-CWZ6C 360P/R 2M (Incremental Shaft, 360 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, NPN output, 2 m Cable length), and Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 1000P/R 0.5M (Incremental Shaft, 1000 P/R resolution, A, B, and Z, NPN output, 0.5 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 500P/R 2M 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.
