The Omron E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 1M Rotary Encoder is an incremental shaft encoder used to generate rotational pulse feedback for industrial machine control systems. Its 500 P/R resolution with A/B/Z complementary outputs provides shaft movement, direction, and reference information for compatible PLCs, counters, and other control equipment. Operating from 12 to 24 VDC, the encoder combines a 50 mm diameter housing with a 1 m pre-wired cable for connection to nearby electrical equipment. The 500-pulse specification defines its rotational resolution within the complementary-output E6C3-C configurations. The E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R belongs to the E6C3-C Series. It forms part of the 500 P/R complementary encoder range within Omron position sensing products.
Operating: -10 to 70 ℃ (with no icing)
Storage: -25 to 85 ℃ (with no icing)
Degree of protection
IEC: IP65
Material
Case: Aluminum alloy
Accessories
Instruction manual
Weight
Package: Approx. 300 g
The Omron E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 1M is part of the E6C3 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 E6C3-CWZ3EH 800P/R 1M (Incremental Shaft, 800 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, NPN voltage output, 1 m Cable length) and Omron E6C3-CWZ3EH 100P/R 2M (Incremental Shaft, 100 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, NPN voltage 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 E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 1M 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.
