Model H25® Absolute Encoder

Long considered the industry standard for shafted incremental encoders, the Model H25
is now available in an absolute version with up to 13 Bits of resolution. It incorporates
many of the great standard features of the incremental version, including: EMI shield-
ing, 40-lb ABEC 7 bearings, matched thermal coefficients on critical components, and
custom optics. This encoder features a 12 or 13 Bit absolute parallel gray code output,
a selection line for count direction, and an output latch as standard. Output is standard
gray code with options for natural binary or SSI compatible signals. Signals can be pro-
vided in either a single-ended multi-voltage line driver (TTL compatible when provided
with 5 volts) or as an open-collector style of output. Typical applications include dam
gate control, cranes, telescopes, tool changers, and robotics.

The H25 Absolute Encoder is avail­­able with the following certification:

EN 55011 and EN 61000-6-2

Mechanical Specifications
Shaft Diameter: 3/8” (1/2”as special feature)
Flat On Shaft: 3/8” Shaft: 0.80 long X 0.03” deep;
1/2” Shaft: 0.80 long X 0.04” deep (1/2’’ shaft w/flat must
be ordered as a special feature)
Shaft Loading: 3/8” shaft: Up to 40 pounds axial and
35 pounds radial; 1/2” shaft: Up to 90 pounds axial and 80
pounds radial
Shaft Runout: 0.0005 T.I.R. at midpoint regardless of
shaft diameter
Starting Torque at 25°C: Without shaft seal 1.0 in-oz
(max); With shaft seal 2.5 in-oz (max); 1/2” shaft with shaft
seal:3.5 in-oz (max)
Bearings: Class ABEC 7 standard, ABEC 5 for 1/2” shaft
Shaft Material: 416 stainless steel
Bearing Housing: Die cast aluminum with protective finish;
stainless steel (special feature)
Cover: Die cast aluminum; stainless steel (special feature)
Bearing Life: 2 X 108 revs (1300 hrs at 2500 RPM)
at rated load 1 X 1010 revs (67,000 hrs at 2500 RPM) at
10% of rated load
Maximum RPM: 12,000 RPM nominal, 8000 RPM with
1/2” shaft (see Frequency Response, below) 30,000 RPM
available on units with 3/8” shaft—consult with factory
Moment of Inertia: 4.1 X 10-4 oz-in-sec2; 5.2 X 10-4
oz-in-sec2 with 1/2” shaft
Weight: 13 oz typical, 14.5 oz typical with 1/2” shaft
Electrical Specifications
Code: 12 or 13 bits NB or GC; excess gray and BCD available
Counts Per Shaft Turn: 4096 or 8192
Count Transition Accuracy: ± 1/2 bit maximum
Supply Voltage: 5–28 VDC
Current Requirements: 120 mA typical
Output Formats: Parallel: Gray Code, Natural Binary and
Binary Coded Decimal; Serial: Serial Synchronous Interface
(SSI) compatible; Analog: 4–20 mA, 0–10V
Voltage/Output: (see note 3)
28V/V: Line Driver, 5–28 VDC in, Vout = Vin
28V/5: Line Driver, 5–28 VDC in, Vout = 5 VDC
28V/OC: Open Collector, 5–28 VDC in OCout
SSI: 5–28 VDC In/5Vout
Protection Level: Reverse, overvoltage and output
short circuit protection
Frequency Response: 100kHz (1200 RPM for 12-bits, 600
RPM for 13-bits)
Output Termination Pinouts: see Table 1, back page
Environmental Specifications
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4 & 13 (IP 66) when ordered with
shaft seal (on units with an MS connector) or a cable gland
(on units with cable termination).
Temperature: Operating, 0º to 70º C; extended tempera-
ture testing available (see note 5); Storage, -25º to 90º C
unless extended temperature option called out.
Shock: 50 g’s for 11 msec duration
Vibration: 5 to 2000 Hz @ 20 g’s
Humidity: 98% RH without condensation
Connector
MS3112E14-19P, 19–pin connector on encoder body,
mates to MS3116J14-19S (or equivalent)
NOTES & TABLES: All notes and tables referred to in the
text can be found on the back of this page.

H25 Absolute Encoder Ordering Options for assistance call 800-350-2727

Use this diagram, working from left to right to construct your model number (example: H25E-F4-SS-12GC-28V/V-CW-SM14/19).
All notes and tables referred to can be found on the back of these pages.

H25
TYPE: Face SHAFT Seal voltage/output: Output SPECIal features:
Heavy Duty Mounts: Configuration: Termination S = Special features
F1 CODE TYPE: 28V/V = 5–28 V in/out
2.5 inch Dia. SS = Shaft Seal Location: specified on purchase
F4 GC = Gray Code 28V/5 = 5–28 V /5V
in out
HOUSING : See note 2 Direction E = End order (consult factory)
See note 1 NB = Natural Binary 28V/OC = 5–28 Vin/OCout
D = Square Flange
Number of Bits: of Count: S = Side See note 4
BCD = Binary A1 = 4–20mA; A2 = 0–10V
E = 2.5 inch dia. 12 = 12-Bits, 4096 counts per turn CW = Clockwise Termination TYPE:
X= Coded Decimal SI = RS–422 Serial
servo mount increasing count M14/19 = 19 pin connector
Express 13 = 13 Bits, 8192 counts per turn X = Excess Asynchronous
G = 2.62 inch dia. (Excess gray codes and BCD gray code CCW = Counter clock- CS= Cable with gland seal
Encoder S3 = Serial wise increasing count
servo mount available–consult factory Synchronous Interface Cable length specified in inches
See dimensions See note 3 (i.e. C18 = Pigtail 18” long)
M18 = MS3102R18-1P
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 Model H25® Absolute Encoder
MS STYLE 1.30 (SM 14/19) EM CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR POSITION
SM CONNECTOR
POSITION .1

2.50

Serial Synchronous Interface (SSI) Dimensions Ø 2.52

MAX
0.255
0.30

Interfacing Long Data Lines:

SSI output provides effective synchronization in a closed-loop control system. A clock pulse train from a controller is used to clock out sensor data:
FICATION ADDENDUM, Serial Synchronous Interface SSI):
H25D - Square Flange 0.3747 0.88 ± 0.03
Ø
one bit of position data is transmitted to the controller per one clock pulse received
by the receiver.by the sensor. The usetherefore,
of ais differential
a function of the cabledriver permits reliable
Cable impedance creates a transmission delay, shifting the phase relationship between the clock pulse and the data. If this pulse shift exceeds 180 , then the wrong bit position will be sampled
ut provides effective synchronization in a closed-loop control system. A clock 0.3745
The maximum allowable clock frequency, MS STYLE 1.30 (SM 14/19)
ain from a controller is used to shift out sensor data: one bit of position data is EM CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR Ø 1.2500
REVISIONS length. For 24 AWG, stranded, 3 pair cable (BEI part number 37048-003 or equivalent) the group
transmission of distances
dataLTRinover long DESCRIPTION
ted to the controller per clock pulse received by the sensor. The use of a
ial driver permits reliable transmission of data over long distances in environments
DATE APPRthat may be electrically noisy. The encoder utilizes a clock s ­
delay is 1.36nS/ft. The table below shows the maximum transmission rate allowable
of cable length to ensure a phase shift of less than 90 .
ignal, provided
as a function by the user inter- POSITION
SM CONNECTOR
0.300
1.2495
0.100
.100 MIN
0.12
0.125
POSITION
face, to time the data transmission. Receiving electronics must include an appropriate receiver as well as line terminating resistors.
ments that may be electrically noisy. The encoder utilizes a clock signal,
A ECO_500 4/13/05
MS STYLE 1.30 (SM 14/19) 2.064 TYP
d by the user interface, to time the data transmission. Receiving electronics must EM CONNECTOR 1.032 0.21 R
an appropriate receiver as well as line terminating resistors. An optional parity
CLOCK: Maximum (KHz) = 92,000/Cable Length (ft)
CONNECTOR POSITION 0.300 Ø 2.500

Features : • Synchronous transmission • Transmission lengths to 1000 feet • Accepts clock rates from 100 KHz to 1.8 MHz
ailable to validate the transmitted data.
SM CONNECTOR
POSITION 2.50
0.100
.100 MIN 1.2500
Ø 1.2495
0.1
0.12
es: 2.650
0.255 SQUARE
Ø 2.500
onous transmission Data Transmission Sequence Cable impedance can create a transmission delay, in effect, shifting the Ø 2.52
MAX
0.30

485 compatible
mission lengths to 1000 feet
1. Output driver of the encoder is a MAX 491 transceiver in transmit mode. The phase relationship between the clock pulse and the data. If this phase shift Cable Length (feet) 50 100 200 2.50
300 500 1000
Ø 2.275 1.2500
Ø 1.2495
s clock rates from 100 KHz to 1.8 MHz 0.3747 0.88 ± 0.03
bit option is available
recommended receiver is a MAX 491 transceiver in receive mode. exceeds 180°, then the wrong bit position will be sampled by the receiver. Max. Frequency (KHz) 1800 Ø
900 500
0.3745
0.255
300 200 100 Ø 0.218 4 HOLES
1.38
(Ø 2.919 B.C. REF)
Ø 2.52
2. Controller provides a series of pulses (or differential pulse pairs) on AsCompatible
SSI a result,Serial theCode maximum
(S3): allowable clock frequency is a functionMAX of the Ø 1.2500
1.2495 0.30

Transmission the CLOCK input lines. cable length. For 24 AWG, stranded, 3 pair cable (BEI part number 37048- H25E -1.032 2.50
2.064 TYP
Servo Mount
TERM BOARD
0.21 R
30°
Ø 2.275 30°

003 or equivalent) the group delay is 1.36ns/ft. MS STYLE The 1.30table belowEMshows
FUNCTION CONNECTOR* CABLE
nce: (SM 14/19)
H40 H38
CONNECTOR 0.88 ± 0.03
3. On the first HIGH-to-LOW CLOCK transition, the encoder latches its data CONNECTOR DATA+ Ø
POSITION
0.3747
0.3745
A
0.300
YEL 1 4
1.38
from the encoder is sent with a MAX 491 transceiver in transmit mode. It is the maximum transmission rate allowable as a function of cableSMlength DATA-
to H
0.100
WHT/YEL 7 7 0.125
at the
mended to use any RS-422/485 ­current
compatible position
receiver and and prepares
provide a termination resistor to transmit. CLOCK+ CONNECTOR 1.2500 B
.100 MIN
BLU 22.650 5
0.125 F1
on the RS-422/485 specification for your specific voltage and DATA line length.
ensure a phase shift of less than 90°.
MS STYLE 1.30 (SM 14/19)
CLOCK- POSITION Ø
1.2495
I WHT/BLU SQUARE
8 8 0.34 10-32
ors internal to the encoder.4. Controller
of pulses fromreads dataon theon the falling edge of the next 15 clock cycles.
LOCK signals are RS-422/485 compatible, differential TTL, with 180 Ohm termination EM CONNECTOR
DIRECTION CONTROL C ORN 3 6 0.188
A series the controller, CLOCK CONNECTOR POSITION 0.300 Ø 2.500 F4 3 plac
ENABLE (OPTIONAL) J WHT/ORN 9 9 6-32 UNC-2B on a Ø
advances the data. 2.064 0.100
TYP 0.125 2.500
e first HIGH-to-LOW CLOCK5. Thethefirst
transition, bitlatches
encoder is aits data
START bit and is always HIGH.
at the current SM CONNECTOR
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (+V) D 0.21 R
RED 4 3 30° 0.250 Min. DeepØ 2.498 30°
1.032.100 MIN 0.125 3 places equally spaced
on and prepares to transmit. The DATA signal during this transition is a START bit,
CLOCK, Maximum (kHz) =mates92,000 / Cable Length (ft)CW POSITION2.50
CIRCUIT COMMON (0V) F BLK Ø 0.218 4 HOLES
51.2500
(Ø 2.919 B.C.ØREF)
2 on a Ø 2.00 bolt circle.
is always HIGH.
6. Next comes 13 data bits
ncoder shifts data to the DATA line on each LOW-to-HIGH clock transition, beginning beginning with the most significant bit (MSB)
*Connector is a MS3102E18-1P, 10-pin connector on the encoder body and to an MS3106F18-1S connector or can be used withCASE GROUND
a standard cable/connector assembly, BEI G
P/N: 924-31186-18XX.GRN 61.2495
Ø 2.500
1
Ø 2.625
andbitending with the isparity
he MSB. The controller reads data on the HIGH-to-LOW transiton of the next 12 clock
ending with the LSB. The parity (if parity option is specified) clocked outbit.
on On 12 bit encoders, bit 13 is LOW. When
Cable Length (ft) 50 (XX = cable100lengthØ200 2.52
300 500 1000
in feet, ie. 10 = 10 feet)
0.255 2.500
Ø 2.498
0.30
th clock cycle. When the parity option is used, the 13th bit output is a logic LOW on MAX
Direction Control: Standard is CW for increasing count when viewed from the shaft end. Direction Control (Pin C) 2.650
is normally HIGH (or N/C) and is pulled up internally to the positive supply voltage. To reverse the count direction,
F1
parity
it Encoder or the LSB of a 13 is not ordered, parity is LOW.
bit Encoder.
is even. The sum of all data bits and the parity bit is even.
Max Freq (kHz) 1800 Pin900 500 300 200 100
C must be pulled to LO (0V) 2.50 SQUARE Ø 1.2495
1.2500
0.34 10-3
Ø 2.275 Ø 2.625 0.18
e the beginning of the next7. After
series. the last CLOCK HIGH-to-LOW transition, a minimum of 40 micro-
the last CLOCK LOW-to-HIGH transition, a minimum of 30 microseconds must pass
F4 NOTE: SHAFT SEAL NOT 3 pla
CLOCK 0.255 AVAILABLE ON H25 G
Ø 2.52 0.3747 0.30 0.88 ± 0.03 6-32 UNC-2B on a
seconds must pass before the beginning of the next CLOCK series. SSI Compatible Output with Parity Option Timing
MAX Diagram: Ø
0.3745 1.38 0.250 Min. Deep
3 places equally spaced

SSI Timing Ø 1.250040us Min H25G - 2.62

Ø 0.218 4 HOLES
REF) Dia Servo Mount
on a Ø 2.00 bolt circle.
Interfacing Long Data Lines Ø(Ø2.275
20us Max
1.2495 2.919 B.C. START OFNOTE: SHAFT SEAL NOT
NEXT CLOCK
MS STYLE 1.30 (SM 14/19) 0.3747
EM CONNECTOR 0.88 ± 0.03 AVAILABLE ON H25 G
CONNECTOR Ø 1.38
CLOCK+ 0.3745
POSITION 0.300
2.064 TYP 30° 30°
Ordering SSI : HOW TO SPECIFY SSI OUTPUT IN THE ENCODER 1 2 12 13 14
SM CONNECTOR1.2500
1.032
15 0.100 0.21 R 0.125
POSITION Ø .100 MIN 0.125
MODEL NUMBER: Use the designation, S3 between the Code Format DATA+ START
BIT
MSB MSB-1 LSB12
1.2495
Parity
LSB13 (Optional)
START
BIT
designation and the Connector designation. Example: H25D-SS- 2.064 TYP 30us Min
Ø 2.500
30° 2.500 30°
1.032 0.21 R 2.650 Ø 2.498 F1
12GC-S3-CW-SM18 Example Model Number: 2.50
SQUARE 1.2500 0.34 10-32 UNF-2B
BEI
redrawn DATE
RWISE SPECIFIED KRB INDUSTRIAL ENCODER DIVISION
04/06/05
Ø 1.2495 0.188 Min. Deep
RE IN INCHES CHECKED
INISH
B E I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C.
Encoder: H25D - SS - 12GC - S3 - SM18 - S F4 Ø 2.625 3 places equally spaced
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0.255 6-32 UNC-2B on a Ø 1.875 bolt circle.
Output Code and Terminations SSI Output
MAX Termination Table
63 To specify Specials:
TITLE Ø 2.52 SSI Output0.30 0.250 Min. Deep
2.650
-S = Parity Bit
APPR
0' SPECIFICATION ADDENDUM 3 places equally spaced F1
SQUARE
Ø 0.218 4 HOLES on a Ø 2.00 bolt circle. 10-32 UNF-2B
Serial Synchronous Interface (SSI) M18 M14/19 Cable 0.34
S AND BREAK ALL
010 MAX
Termination (Ø 2.919 B.C. REF) 0.188 Min. Deep
WITHIN .010
Parallel code SIZE FSCM NO. Ø 2.275
DWG NO. REV
F4 NOTE: SHAFT SEAL NOT 3 places equally spaced
Conn Conn Conn
SIZE FSCM NO. DWG NO. REV
type on a Ø 1.875 bolt circle.
BEI 0.88 ± A
0.03 1RB90 A AVAILABLE ON H25 G
6-32 UNC-2B
INDUSTRIAL ENCODER DIVISION
NT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF A 1RB90 924-02087-001 A 0.3747 924-02087-001
Ø
GIES, INC. ANY REPRODUCTION, USE OR DISCLOSURE
MENT WITHOUT WRITTEN CONSENT OF Gray Natural DATA + 0.3745 A A
B E I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C.
YEL SCALE: NONE
1.38
SHEET: 2/2
0.250 Min. Deep
3 places equally spaced
M14/19
GIES, INC. IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.
SCALE: NONE 924-02087-001 SHEET: 1/2
Code Binary Ø 0.218 4 HOLES on a Ø 2.00 bolt circle.

Notes
Cable 1.2500
Conn DATA- HØ 1.2495 B WHT/YEL (Ø 2.919 B.C. REF)

12 Bit 12 Bit
CLOCK+ B 2.064 TYP C BLU 30° 30°
MSB G11 211 WHT/BLK A 1.032 0.21 R
CLOCK- I D WHT/BLU 1. Mounting is usually done either using the D-style square flange mount, E- or
G10 210 WHT/BRN B G-style servo mounts, or one of the standard face mounts, F1 for example. Consult
DIR CONTROL C R ORN factory for additional face mount options.
G9 29 WHT/RED C 2.650
CASE GROUND G S GRN
SQUARE 2.The shaft seal is recommended in F1
virtually
10-32 UNF-2Ball installations. The most common
G8 28 WHT/ORN D exceptions
0.34
are applications requiring0.188 Min.low
a very Deepstarting torque or those requiring
CIRCUIT COMMON F T BLK F4 3 places equally spaced
G7 27 WHT/YEL E operation6-32atUNC-2B
both high temperature and on a high
Ø 1.875speed.
bolt circle.
0.250 Min. Deep
+V SUPPLY VOLTAGE D V RED 3. Output IC’s:equally
3 places OutputspacedIC’s are available as either Line Driver (LD) or NPN Open
­—
G6 26 WHT/GRN F Ø 0.218 4 HOLES on a Ø 2.00 bolt circle.
SHIELD DRAIN — (Ø 2.919 B.C. REF)
BARE Collector (OC) types. Open Collectors require pull-up resistors, resulting in higher
G5 25 WHT/BLU G output source impedance (sink impedance is similar to that of line drivers). In
Direction of Count: Standard is CW increasing when general, use of a Line Driver style output is recommended. Line Drivers source
G4 24 WHT/VIO H
viewed from the shaft end. Pin R is normally HI (or N/C) or sink current and their lower impedance mean better noise immunity and faster
G3 23 WHT/GRY J and is pulled up internally to +V. To reverse the count switching times. Warning: Do not connect any line driver outputs directly to circuit
common/OV, which may damage the driver. Unused outputs should be isolated and
G2 22 WHT K direction, Pin R must be pulled LO (COMMON ).
left floating. Our applications specialists would be pleased to discuss your system
G1 21 GRY/BLK L Latch control: Encoder outputs are active and provide requirements and the compatibility of your receiving electronics with Line Driver type
LSB12 G0 20 GRY/BRN M
continuous parallel position information when Pin outputs.
U is HI (or N/C). Pin U is pulled up internally to +V. 28V/V: Multi-voltage Line Driver (7272*): 100 mA source/sink. Input voltage 5 to 28
LSB13 GRY/RED N When Pin U is LO (COMMON) the encoder outputs VDC +/- 5% standard (Note: Vout = Vin). This driver is TTL compatible when used
0V (circuiT COMMON)1 GRY/ORN P are latched at the logic state that is present when the with 5 volt supply. Supply lines are protected against overvoltage to 60 volts and
latch is applied and will stay latched until Pin U is no reverse voltage. Outputs are short circuit protected for one minute. Supply current is
Direction of Count ORN R longer grounded. 120 mA typical (plus load current). This is the recommended replacement for 3904R
CASE GROUND GRN S M18 Connector is a MS3102R18-1P, 10-pin connector and 7406R open collector outputs with internal pullup resistors. It is also a direct
on the encoder body and mates to an MS3106F18-1S replacement for any 4469, 88C30, 8830 or 26LS31 line driver
0V (CIRCUIT COMMON) BLK T
connector or can be used with a standard cable/con- 28V/5: Multi-voltage Line Driver (7272*): 100 mA source/sink. Input voltage 5 to 28
LATCH CONTROL YEL U nector assembly, BEI P/N 924-31186-18XX (Where XX VDC +/- 5% standard, internally regulated with 5V (TTL compatible) logic out. Supply
= 10, 20 30 or 50 for a 10, 20, 30, or 50 foot length). lines are protected against overvoltage to 60 volts and reverse voltage. Outputs are
+V (SUPPLY VOLTAGE) RED V
short circuit protected for one minute. Supply current is 90 mA typical (plus load cur-
This is the preferred connector for SSI output.
CW Increasing Count Viewing Shaft

SHIELD DRAIN BARE — ETC. THRU LSB (GO)

ONE REVOLUTION
rent). Note: Limit encoder load to 2.5W max at ambient. Example at 12 VDC: 2.5W/
M14/19 Connector is a MS3112E14-19P, 19-pin (+12VDC minus +5VDC) = 357 mA total allowed current. Consult factory for your
Pin P is available for a tri-state option
1 connector on the encoder body and mates to an specific requirements.
MS3116J14-19S or equivalent. 28V/OC: NPN Open Collector (3904*, 7273*). Current sink of 80 mA max. Current
Figures sourced by external pull- up resistor. Output can be pulled up to voltage other than
supply voltage (30 V max). Input voltage 5 to 28 VDC +/- 5% standard. Supply cur-
rent is 120 mA typical. This replaces prior IC’s with designations of 3904, 7406,
Figure 1 Gray Code Figure 2 Natural Binary 3302, 681 and 689.
CW Increasing Count Viewing Shaft ETC. THRU LSB (20 )
CW Increasing Count Viewing Shaft 4. Special –S at the end of the model number is used to define a variety of non-
ETC. THRU LSB (GO)
ONE REVOLUTION ONE REVOLUTION
standard features such as special shaft lengths, voltage options, or special testing.
Please consult the factory to discuss your special requirements.
5. Extended temperature ratings are available in the following ranges: -40 to 70°C, -40
to 85°C. Some models can operate down to -­ 55°C. Extended temperature ranges can
affect other performance factors. Consult with factory for more specific information.
* Products manufactured prior to April 2007 used the line driver IC number instead of­ voltage output in model number.

CW Increasing Count Viewing Shaft

ETC. THRU LSB (20 )
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