Optical Rotary Encoders

An optical rotary encoder is an angular position sensor. It converts an angular displacement directly into a digital form. There are usually three components in an optical rotary encoder: a light source (an LED), a sensor and a moveable disk.

How an optical rotary encoder works

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Bourns 5V dc 12 bit Pulse Optical Encoder with a 22.225 mm Flat Shaft
Bourns 5V dc 12 bit Pulse Optical Encoder with a 22.225 mm Flat Shaft
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RS Stock No.: 213-1687Brand: BournsManufacturers Part No.: DMS22B5A1CAFL336N

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Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Round Shaft, Wire Lead
Nidec Components 5V dc 50 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 6 mm Round Shaft, Wire Lead
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RS Stock No.: 182-5629Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RECW20D-50-201-1

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Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0443Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-1024-213-1

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1024
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Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0442Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-1000-213-1

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Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0445Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-200-213-1

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Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 360 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
Nidec Components 5 - 12V dc 360 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 4 mm Plain Shaft, Panel Mount, Cable
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RS Stock No.: 202-0446Brand: Nidec ComponentsManufacturers Part No.: RE30E-360-213-1

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360
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Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
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RS Stock No.: 239-4185Brand: BournsManufacturers Part No.: PER601-P117-N0015

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Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
Bourns 5V dc 15 Pulse Optical Encoder
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RS Stock No.: 239-4184Brand: BournsManufacturers Part No.: PER601-P117-N0015

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 100 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 100 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1694Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EQ.00100.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 100 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 100 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1701Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: 11260768

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1705Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.01024.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1695Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EQ.00200.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 200 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1702Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00200.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 2500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 2500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1706Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.02500.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 360 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 360 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1703Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00360.A

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360
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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1696Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: 11228704

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500
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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 500 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1704Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EQ.00500.A

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Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 5000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 4.75 → 30V dc 5000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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5000
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Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1000 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 12 mm Hollow Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1698Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-TT12.5EN.01000.A

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1000
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1000
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Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
Baumer 8 → 30V dc 1024 Pulse Optical Encoder with a 10 mm Solid Shaft, Flange Mount, Connector
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RS Stock No.: 269-1691Brand: BaumerManufacturers Part No.: EIL580-SC10.5EN.01024.A

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1024
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1024
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8 → 30V dc
10 mm
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