The Omron E6H-CWZ3X 500P/R 0.5M Rotary Encoder is an incremental hollow-shaft encoder used to communicate rotational movement from a machine shaft to compatible industrial control equipment. It combines 500 P/R resolution with A/-A, B/-B, and Z/-Z line-driver outputs, providing differential pulse information for movement, direction, and reference detection. The encoder operates from 5 to 12 VDC and uses a 40 mm diameter housing with a 0.5 m pre-wired cable. Its 500-pulse configuration provides a specific resolution option while retaining the compact hollow-shaft mounting structure. The E6H-CWZ3X 500P/R belongs to the E6H-C incremental encoder series. It forms part of the 500 P/R hollow-shaft encoder range offered through Omron machine sensing solutions.
Operating: -10 to 70 ℃ (90% RH max.) (with no icing)
Storage: -30 to 85 ℃ (with no icing)
Degree of protection
IEC: IP50
Material
Case: Iron
Accessories
Instruction manual
Weight
Package: Approx. 120 g
The Omron E6H-CWZ3X 500P/R 0.5M is part of the 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 E6H-CWZ3X 2500P/R 0.5M (Incremental Hollow-shaft, 2500 P/R resolution, A, -A, B, -B, Z and -Z, Line driver output, 0.5 m Cable length) and Omron E6H-CWZ3E 360P/R 0.5M (Incremental Hollow-shaft, 360 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, Voltage 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 E6H-CWZ3X 500P/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.
