Mechanical Encoders
Series 25L
Hex, Gray and Quadrature Code
Features
• Price Competitive to Similar Designs
• Quality Construction and Contact Materials
• Multiple Code and Indexing Choices
• 100,000 Life Cycles
• Less than 1.0" Square
• Manufactured to ISO 9001 Standards
Dimensions
in inches (and millimeters)
.925 ± .010
(23,50 ± 0,25)
.343 ± .025
(8,71 ± 0,64)
.865 ± .015
(21,97 ± 0,38)
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
.045 ± .005
(1,14 ± 0,13)
.865 ±
.015
(21,97 ±
0,38)
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
1.020 ±
.010
(25,91 ±
0,25)
3/8-32 UNEF-2A
THREAD
.025 ± .002
(0,64 ± 0,05)
SQUARE PIN
(3 PLACES)
Ø .470 ± .010
(11,94 ± 0,25)
NON-TURN C
L
TAB
.250 + .001 –.002
(6,35 + 0,03 –0,05)
DIA.
.320 ± .010
(8,13 ± 0,25)
.400 ± .015
(10,16 ± 0,38)
CL
BUSHING
FLATS
CL
.500 ± .010
(12,7 ± 0,25)
.250 ± .015
(6,35 ± 0,38)
.500 ± .015
(12,7 ± 0,38)
NON-TURN TAB
Ø .120 ± .005 (3,05 ± 0,13) WIDE
BY .068 ± .005 (1,73 ± 0,13) THICK
CL
.590 ± .010
(14,97 ± 0,25)
.250 ± .010
(6,35 ± 0,25)
MOUNTING
BRACKET
.219 ± .004
(5,56 ± 0,10)
90˚
.100 ± .005
(2,54 ± 0,13)
TYP.
CL SHAFT
FLAT
LOCK TAB (2) FOR
MOUNTING BRACKET 25J5155
Truth Tables
Switch
position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Clockwise rotation
Clockwise rotation
4-Bit Gray Code-16 Position
4-Bit Binary Code Hexadecimal-16 Position
Code
position
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1
2
output
4
8
Indicates closed circuit; blank indicates
open circuit.
Switch
position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Code
position
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
OUTPUT
B
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
1
2
3
4
5
2
4
Quadrature 2-Bit Code
1/4 Cycle per Detent
8
Indicates closed circuit; blank indicates
open circuit.
Quadrature 2-bit Code
Output Table for CW Rotation
OUTPUT
A
1
output
Clockwise rotation
6
POSITION NUMBER
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
Switch
position
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
"a"
output
"b"
Indicates closed circuit;
blank indicates open
circuit. Code repeats
every 4 positions.
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com
Mechanical Encoders
Specifications
Electrical Ratings
Switching Loads: 1.5 mA at 115 Vac, resistive;
150 mA at 14 Vdc, resistive
Current Carrying Capacity: 250 mA
maximum at 28 Vdc, resistive load
Contact Resistance: 75 mΩ, typical
Insulation Resistance: 1000 mΩ minimum
between terminals
Voltage Breakdown: 1000 Vac minimum
between terminals
Life Expectancy: 100,000 cycles of operation at
rated loads. One cycle of operation is a rotation
through all of the active positions and a return
to the starting position.
Mechanical Ratings
Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
Rotational Torque: 2 to 6 in-oz
Operating Temperature Range: -40 C° to
+85 C°
Storage Temperature Range: -65 C° to +85
C°
Continuous Rotation: All standard switches
are continuous rotation. Desired stop locations
supplied upon request.
Anti-Rotation Device: Integral non-turn tab,
flatted bushing, .375" diameter, .320 double
“D” across flats.
Termination: Standard is PC style, parallel to
shaft, facing rear. Options include PC, parallel
to shaft, facing front.
Panel Mounting Torque: 10 in-lbs maximum
Materials and Finishes
Bushing/Housing and Shaft/Rotor: Reinforced
thermoplastic
Detent Ball: Stainless steel, nickel-plated
Detent Spring: Tinned music wire
Contacts: Beryllium copper, gold plate over
nickel
Terminals: Copper alloy, #725, 100% tin plate
over nickel plate
Output Board: FR-4, copper/nickel-plated
Mounting Nut: Brass, tin/zinc-plated hex nut
Mounting Bracket: Stainless Steel, tin-plated
ordering information
25LB10-Q-Z
Series: 25L = Economical, single deck encoder
Housing Color: B = Black housing; R = Red housing
Angle of Throw: 10 = 10°, 36 positions; 11 = 11.25°, 32 positions;
15 = 15°, 24 positions; 18 = 18°, 20 positions;
22 = 22.5°, 16 positions; 30 = 30°, 12 positions;
45 = 45°, 8 positions
Mounting Bracket: Z = with bracket, Blank = no bracket
Code Output: H = Hexadecimal available only in 22.5°
G = Gray available only in 22.5°
Q = Quadrature (2-bit)
Custom materials, styles, color and markings are available. Custom knobs available.
Available from your local Grayhill Distributor. For prices and discounts, contact a local Sales Office, an authorized Distributor or Grayhill.
For Custom codes. Termination, Torque, Angles of Throw, call Grayhill for more information.
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois
60525-5997 • USA • Phone: 708-354-1040 • Fax: 708-354-2820 • www.grayhill.com