The Omron E6B2-CWZ3E 300P/R 0.5M Rotary Encoder is an incremental shaft encoder designed to provide rotational feedback for position, speed, and motion monitoring in industrial machinery. It generates 300 P/R with Phase A/B/Z NPN voltage outputs, allowing compatible control equipment to interpret shaft movement, direction, and reference position. The encoder operates from 5 to 12 VDC and uses a compact 40 mm diameter housing with a 0.5 m pre-wired cable for nearby electrical connections. Its 300-pulse configuration provides a defined resolution option within the E6B2-C platform for automated machine applications. The E6B2-CWZ3E 300P/R belongs to the E6B2-C incremental encoder series. It forms part of the 300 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
Accessories
Instruction manual, Couplings, Hex-head spanner
Weight
Package: Approx. 100 g
The Omron E6B2-CWZ3E 300P/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-CWZ1X 360P/R 0.5M (Incremental Shaft, 360 P/R resolution, Phase A, -A, B, -B, Z and -Z, Line driver output, 0.5 m Cable length) and Omron E6B2-CWZ6C 360P/R 2M (Incremental Shaft, 360 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, NPN 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-CWZ3E 300P/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.
