The Omron E6C3-AN5B 40P/R 1M Rotary Encoder is an absolute shaft encoder designed to communicate rotational position using a binary-coded output. It provides 40 P/R resolution with binary code and PNP output, enabling compatible control equipment to receive defined shaft-position information. The encoder operates from 12 to 24 VDC and uses a 50 mm diameter housing with a 1 m pre-wired cable, supporting machine installations where the control connection is located relatively close to the encoder. Its 40-position resolution provides a different position configuration from the 32 P/R variant while retaining binary coding and PNP output. The E6C3-AN5B 40P/R is one of the E6C3-A Series configurations. It forms part of the PNP absolute encoder range within Omron industrial automation products.
Operating: -10 to 70 ℃ (with no icing)
Storage: -25 to 85 ℃ (with no icing)
Degree of protection
IEC: IP65
Material
Case: Aluminum
Accessories
Instruction manual
Weight
Package: Approx. 300 g
The Omron E6C3-AN5B 40P/R 1M is part of the E6C3 Rotary Encoder lineup and is frequently evaluated alongside other Omron rotary encoders during machine design and maintenance planning. Considering differences in shaft type, resolution, output coding, drive stage, signal format, wiring, and cable length helps match each encoder to PLC high-speed inputs and mechanical coupling points. These compatible Omron encoder variants also help maintenance teams maintain consistent wiring patterns, predictable pulse generation, connector alignment, and uniform installation layouts across different stations. The E6C3-AN5B 40P/R 1M fits naturally into automation systems that require a stable, durable, and accurate feedback device, and is well-suited for industrial environments where a reliable Omron Encoders ensures dependable long-term operation.
