The Omron E6H-CWZ6C 1500P/R 0.5M Rotary Encoder is an incremental hollow-shaft encoder designed for applications requiring detailed rotational feedback with an open-collector interface. Its 1500 P/R resolution with A/B/Z open-collector outputs provides movement, direction, and reference signals for compatible PLCs, counters, and machine controllers. Operating from 5 to 24 VDC, the encoder combines a 40 mm diameter housing with a 0.5 m pre-wired cable for compact installation. The 1500-pulse specification provides a higher-resolution option among the CWZ6C configurations while maintaining the same output principle. The E6H-CWZ6C 1500P/R identifies this configuration within the E6H-C incremental encoder series. It belongs to the open-collector rotary encoder range within Omron industrial automation products.
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-CWZ6C 1500P/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 2048P/R 0.5M (Incremental Hollow-shaft, 2048 P/R resolution, A, -A, B, -B, Z and -Z, Line driver output, 0.5 m Cable length), Omron E6H-CWZ6C 3600P/R 0.5M (Incremental Hollow-shaft, 3600 P/R resolution, A, B and Z, Open collector, Pre-wired model, 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-CWZ6C 1500P/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.
