This is a legacy product. While it is available at this time, please note that we anticipate phasing it out (retiring) it by the end of 2023. If you have any questions, or would like assistance seeking an alternative solution, please contact our sales department.
AMCI's ME15 Analog rotary shaft encoder is designed for cost sensitive applications that require bullet-proof reliability. The ME15 magnetic encoder measures just under 1.5" in diameter and is engineered for heavy-duty operation across a variety of industries. The encoder's IP67 rating protects against dust and moisture, and the sensor's compact design only relies on two components, ensuring trouble free operation.
AMCI's ME15 Analog encoder utilizes a small diametrically polarized magnet and a custom ASIC that contains an array of Hall sensors that generate a voltage when exposed to a magnetic field. The ASIC detects the change in magnetic flux distribution as the magnet rotates above it and outputs a voltage level that represents the angular position. The ASIC also has the ability to ignore any interfering magnetic fields, allowing the ME15 to operate in areas of high external fields.
Summary: The ME15’s small size, high reliability, IP67 protection rating and low cost make it an ideal replacement for potentiometers and small industrial encoders. A sturdy machined housing and a high resistance to shock and vibration make these encoders an ideal fit and capable withstanding difficult environmental conditions, including electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise generated by neighboring currents.
ME15SSxxxxxxx: Absolute analog single-turn rotary encoder
Price | $678/ea
Note: Pricing is US Domestic only
Consult the factory for availability
Contact Sales| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
|---|---|
| Package Style: | Size 15 (1.5" diameter) aluminum housing with servo mounting |
| Housing: | Aluminum housing |
| Shaft: | 1/4" or 6mm diameter stainless |
| Shaft loading: | 1/4" and 6mm shafts: 10 lbs. radial/5 lbs. axial maximum shaft loading. Bearing life rated at 2X10^9 revolutions minimum at maximum shaft load. |
| Starting Torque: | 2 oz. in max @25° C (with standard shaft seal) 0.2 oz. in max @25° C (no shaft seal) |
| Moment of inertia: | 1.75 * 10^-5 oz-in-sec^2 |
| Maximum speed: | 20,000 RPM |
| Connection Options: | -Seven pin, M9, End Connector -Integral Cable in 1.5’, 3’, 6’ or 10’ lengths 28 AWG, 7 conductors with overall shield |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
|---|---|
| Package Style: | Size 15 (1.5" diameter) aluminum housing with servo mounting |
| Housing: | Aluminum housing |
| Shaft: | 1/4" or 6mm diameter stainless |
| Shaft loading: | 1/4" and 6mm shafts: 10 lbs. radial/5 lbs. axial maximum shaft loading. Bearing life rated at 2X10^9 revolutions minimum at maximum shaft load. |
| Starting Torque: | 2 oz. in max @25° C (with standard shaft seal) 0.2 oz. in max @25° C (no shaft seal) |
| Moment of inertia: | 1.75 * 10^-5 oz-in-sec^2 |
| Maximum speed: | 20,000 RPM |
| Connection Options: | -Seven pin, M9, End Connector -Integral Cable in 1.5’, 3’, 6’ or 10’ lengths 28 AWG, 7 conductors with overall shield |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
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| Resolution: | 10 bits |
| Accuracy: | + 0.5° |
| Direction of Increasing Counts: | CW or CCW, specified when ordering |
| Rotational Measuring Range: | 360 degrees continuous |
| Protection: | Over and Reverse voltage protection, short circuit protected |
| Power Up Setting Time: | 20ms |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
|---|---|
| Resolution: | 10 bits |
| Accuracy: | + 0.5° |
| Direction of Increasing Counts: | CW or CCW, specified when ordering |
| Rotational Measuring Range: | 360 degrees continuous |
| Protection: | Over and Reverse voltage protection, short circuit protected |
| Power Up Setting Time: | 20ms |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
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| Enclosure: | IP67 (valid only with working shaft seal) |
| Shock: | 50 G's for 11 mSec |
| Vibration: | 20 g, 5 to 2,000 Hz |
| Operating temperature: | -40° C to 85° C standard |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure: | IP67 (valid only with working shaft seal) |
| Shock: | 50 G's for 11 mSec |
| Vibration: | 20 g, 5 to 2,000 Hz |
| Operating temperature: | -40° C to 85° C standard |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
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| Power Requirements: | Voltage Output version = 20 to 30Vdc, | 24Vdc optimal | 0.84W Current Output version = 20 to 30Vdc, | 24Vdc optimal | 1.32W |
| Output resolution: | One part in 1024 analog voltage or current |
| Independent Linearity: | <0.5% of Output Range |
| Repeatability: | <0.1% of Output Range |
| Available Output Configurations: | Voltage: 0 to 5Vdc or 0 to 10 Vdc Current: 0 to 20mA or 4 to 20mA |
| ME15 Absolute Analog Rotary Shaft Encoder | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements: | Voltage Output version = 20 to 30Vdc, | 24Vdc optimal | 0.84W Current Output version = 20 to 30Vdc, | 24Vdc optimal | 1.32W |
| Output resolution: | One part in 1024 analog voltage or current |
| Independent Linearity: | <0.5% of Output Range |
| Repeatability: | <0.1% of Output Range |
| Available Output Configurations: | Voltage: 0 to 5Vdc or 0 to 10 Vdc Current: 0 to 20mA or 4 to 20mA |
360, 180, 90, or 45 degrees
The Analog output version of the ME15 can be ordered to output its minimum to maximum output over the four Angular Ranges listed above. However, the next minimum to maximum cycle always begins at the start of the next full turn.
The following diagrams show the output waveforms for the four angular ranges of an encoder ordered with CW increasing output.
CW INCREASING
| 0 to 5 Vdc | 0 to 10Vdc | |
| Current output | 10mA max. | 10mA max. |
| Output load | 500Ω min | 1kΩ min |
| 0 to 5 Vdc | 0 to 10Vdc | |
| Current output | 10mA max. | 10mA max. |
| Output load | 500Ω min | 1kΩ min |
| 0 to 20 mA | 4 to 20 mA | |
| Output load | 500Ω max | 500Ω max |
| 0 to 20 mA | 4 to 20 mA | |
| Output load | 500Ω max | 500Ω max |
| AMCI Part Number | Binder Part Number |
| MS-9 | 99 0426 00 08 |
| AMCI Part Number | Binder Part Number |
| MS-9 | 99 0426 00 08 |
| Signal | Connector | Integral Cable |
| +DC input | 1 | Red |
| DC return | 2 | Black |
| Analog output | 3 | Green |
| Analog output return | 4 | Brown |
| - | 5 | - |
| - | 6 | - |
| - | 7 | - |
| Signal | Connector | Integral Cable |
| +DC input | 1 | Red |
| DC return | 2 | Black |
| Analog output | 3 | Green |
| Analog output return | 4 | Brown |
| - | 5 | - |
| - | 6 | - |
| - | 7 | - |
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Generate your ME15 encoder part number by using this helpful ordering guide. Starting from left to right, use the following diagram and table to choose the desired options. Each gray box must contain one or two alphanumeric character. Please note the following…
| Part Number Character | Absolute Analog DuraCoder Selections | Most Popular Selections |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting style: | S = 1.5" Shaft style servo mount | S (Servo mount) |
| Shaft Seal Type: | S = Shaft seal (IP67 rating) | S (Shaft seal) |
| Shaft Diameter: | 2 = 1/4" 6 = 6mm | 2 (1/4" shaft) |
| Output Type: | V = Analog Voltage C = Analog Current | V (Analog) |
| Output Scaling: | If Encoder Type = V 1 = 0 to 5Vdc 2 = 0 to 10Vdc If Encoder Type = C 1 = 4 to 20mA 2 = 0 to 20mA | V (2 = 0 to 10V) C (1 = 4 to 20mA) |
| Angular Range: | K = 360° L = 180° M = 90° N = 45° | K (360°) |
| Direction: | P = CW increasing looking at shaft N = CCW increasing looking at shaft | P (CW increasing) |
| Connection Type: | E = End Connect Mating Connector (MS-9 mating connector sold separately) FL = Integral Cable | E (End connector) |
| Integral Cable Length: | Cable Length = 10' | 10' |
| Part Number Character | Absolute Analog DuraCoder Selections | Most Popular Selections |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting style: | S = 1.5" Shaft style servo mount | S (Servo mount) |
| Shaft Seal Type: | S = Shaft seal (IP67 rating) | S (Shaft seal) |
| Shaft Diameter: | 2 = 1/4" 6 = 6mm | 2 (1/4" shaft) |
| Output Type: | V = Analog Voltage C = Analog Current | V (Analog) |
| Output Scaling: | If Encoder Type = V 1 = 0 to 5Vdc 2 = 0 to 10Vdc If Encoder Type = C 1 = 4 to 20mA 2 = 0 to 20mA | V (2 = 0 to 10V) C (1 = 4 to 20mA) |
| Angular Range: | K = 360° L = 180° M = 90° N = 45° | K (360°) |
| Direction: | P = CW increasing looking at shaft N = CCW increasing looking at shaft | P (CW increasing) |
| Connection Type: | E = End Connect Mating Connector (MS-9 mating connector sold separately) FL = Integral Cable | E (End connector) |
| Integral Cable Length: | Cable Length = 10' | 10' |
