Product Description
The S18 incremental photoelectric encoder (solid shaft) is a miniature solid shaft photoelectric encoder with compact structure and high reliability. It is widely used in small equipment and industrial automation fields with space constraints.
Product Features IP40 About 20g |
Product parameters
Project | Parameter |
Dimensions | Outer diameter: 18mm |
Thickness: 18mm | |
Solid shaft diameter: ⌀2.5mm | |
Pulse | 36;50;60;100;200;250;256;360;400;500;1000; |
800;1600,2000;2048;2880;3200;4000;4096; | |
5760;8000;8192;11520;12800;16000;16384 | |
Output phase | A,B,Z, |
Power supply voltage | DC5V |
Output method | Cable side outlet |
Cable rear outlet | |
Output type | NPN open collector output (NPN & PNP) |
Ambient temperature | Operating temperature: -10~+70° (non-condensing) |
Storage temperature: -15~+75° (non-condensing) | |
Ambient humidity | Operation and storage: 35~85%RH (non-condensing) |
Maximum response frequency | 200kHz maximum |
Maximum speed | 3000rpm |
Protection level | IP40 |
Line length | 150mm |
Casing | Aluminum alloy |
Packing method | Paper box |
Weight | 20g |
Instructions
1. Selection guide
Model composition (selection parameters)
Notes:
①. The Z phase signal is valid at low level. ②. The z phase signal is valid at high level.
③. None means IP40, the cable length is 0.15M, if you need to change the length, C+number, the maximum length is 100M (indicated by C100)
2. Output mode
3. Electrical parameters
Project | Parameter | |||
OC | TTL | |||
Power supply voltage | DC+5V ±5% | |||
Consumption current | 100mA Max | |||
Allowable ripple | ≤3%rms | |||
Maximum response frequency | 100KHz | 300KHz | ||
Output capacity | Output current | Inflow | ≤30 mA | ≤±20mA |
Outflow | - | |||
Output voltage | "H" | - | ≥2.5 V | |
"L" | ≤0.4 V | ≤0.5 V | ||
Load voltage | ≤DC30 V | - | ||
Rise and fall time | 2us or less (wire length: 2m) | ≤100ns 1us or less (wire length: 2m) | ||
Duty cycle | 45% to 55% | |||
A.B phase difference | 90°±10° (at low frequency) | |||
90°±20° (at high frequency) | ||||
Shielded line | Encoder body not connected |
Project | Parameter |
Shaft diameter | Φ2.5mm(stainless steel) |
Starting torque | 5×10−4 N·m or less |
Moment of inertia | 0.3×10−6 kg·m2 or less |
Allowable shaft force | Radial 2N; Axial 2N |
Maximum allowable speed | ≤5000rpm |
Housing | Aluminum alloy |
Weight | About 20g |
Project | Parameter |
Ambient temperature | Working: −10+70°C; Storage: -15~+75°C |
Ambient humidity | Working, Storage: 35~85% RH (non-condensing) |
Vibration (durability) | Amplitude 0.75mm, 5~50Hz, 2h each in three axes |
Shock (durability) | 49m/s2, 11ms, 3 times each in X, Y, Z directions |
Protection level | IP40 |
6. Wiring table
6.1 0C (wiring table)
Supply voltage | Incremental signal | ||||
Line color | Red | Black | White | Green | Yellow |
Function | Up | OV | A | B | Z |
6.2 TTL (wiring table)
Supply voltage | Incremental signal | |||||||
Line color | Red | Black | White | White / Black | Green | Green/Black | Yellow | Yellow/Black |
Function | Up | OV | A+ | A- | B+ | B- | Z+ | Z- |
Twisted Pair |
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7. Basic dimensions and installation requirements
8. Accessories (recommended)
9. Precautions
9.1Regarding vibration
The vibration added to the rotary encoder often causes pulse errors, so you should pay attention to the installation location. The more pulses per revolution, the narrower the slot interval of the grating, and the more susceptible it is to vibration. When rotating at low speed or stopping, the vibration added to the shaft or body causes the grating to shake, which may cause pulse errors.
Product Display

High speed | High pulse | High precision
High and low temperature resistance | High stability

Unique mechanical structure
Photoelectric induction type
Stable duty cycle design
Adjust bearing clearance, shaft is not easy to pull out
Quality Control
The quality of encoders is directly related to the stability and reliability of industrial automation systems. We have built a full-process quality control system, strictly screening suppliers from raw material procurement to ensure that the performance of core components meets standards; in the production process, we use high-precision equipment and standardized processes, and cooperate with online detection technology for real-time monitoring; in the finished product stage, we conduct rigorous tests such as high and low temperature, electromagnetic compatibility, and life aging to eliminate performance risks. Each encoder has passed multiple quality inspection levels, and its excellent quality has laid a solid foundation for intelligent manufacturing, providing customers with long-term and stable use guarantees.

Application Cases
The S18 series encoders are compact, ultra-thin, high-resolution, and highly anti-interference. They are widely used in industrial automation (servo motors, robot joints, CNC machine tools, elevators, wind turbines), electronic manufacturing (money counters, copiers, printers), medical equipment (CT scanners, surgical robots), and automobiles (steering, braking, suspension systems), providing precise position and speed feedback.
Service
I. Precautions for using the encoder
Places where the ambient temperature does not exceed the storage temperature; places where the relative humidity does not exceed the storage humidity; places where the temperature changes sharply and fogging occurs; places close to corrosive gases and flammable gases; places away from dust, salt, and metal powder; places where water, oil, and medicines are used; places where excessive vibration and impact will be transmitted to the body
II. Precautions for installing the encoder
Electrical components must not be subjected to overvoltage and other phenomena. Please conduct an electrostatic assessment of the setting environment, etc. Do not bring the motor power line close to the encoder; the FG line of the motor and the FG of the mechanical device must be reliably grounded; due to shielding The wire is not connected to the encoder body. Please make sure that the shielded wire is effectively connected to the ground at the user end.
III. Precautions on wiring
When used under the specified power supply voltage, please pay attention to the power supply voltage amplitude drop caused by the long wiring; please do not use the encoder wire and other power wires in the same pipe or bundle them in parallel; please use twisted pair wires for the signal wire and power wire of the encoder wire; please do not apply excessive force to the encoder harness, there will be a risk of disconnection
IV. About encoder warranty
Within twelve months after purchasing our company's products, users can get free warranty when they use them correctly according to the instructions, warning signs and other precautions and cause failures.
The following situations will be charged even during the warranty period: (freight is at your own expense)
1. Failures and damages caused by the user falling to the ground during transportation and handling, improper installation;
2. Failures of this product caused by the machine connected to it;
3. Failures and damages caused by fire, salt water, corrosive gas, abnormal voltage and other natural disasters such as earthquakes, thunder, wind, floods, etc.;
4. Repairs, adjustments, and modifications without the permission of our company (labels are not there or the outer cover is disassembled by yourself).
5. Failures that occur when the product is not used in accordance with the instructions and precautions in the instruction manual.
6. Except when other agreements are signed with the customer.