The Omron E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 2M Rotary Encoder is an incremental shaft encoder configured to provide pulse feedback from rotating machine components. It combines 500 P/R resolution with A/B/Z complementary outputs, supplying compatible industrial controllers with information for monitoring shaft movement, direction, and reference position. The encoder operates from 12 to 24 VDC and uses a 50 mm diameter housing with a 2 m pre-wired cable. Compared with the corresponding 1 m configuration, this model provides additional cable length while retaining the same pulse resolution and electrical output arrangement. The E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 2M is one of the E6C3-C Series configurations. It belongs to the complementary output rotary encoder range offered through Omron machine sensing solutions.
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
The Omron E6C3-CWZ5GH 500P/R 2M 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-CWZ3XH 200P/R 1M (Incremental Shaft, 200 P/R resolution, A, -A, B, -B, Z and -Z, Line driver output, 1 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 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.
