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SERIES: AMT12 | DESCRIPTION: MODULAR INCREMENTAL ENCODER
FEATURES
• 16 prgrammable resolutions up to 4096 PPR
• single ended quadrature A/B
• resilient to dust, dirt, and oil
• low power consumption
• -40 to +125°C temperature range
• radial and axial cable connections
• configuration and firmware updates via AMT Viewpoint™ software
• fits motor shafts from 1 mm to ¼”
ELECTRICAL
parameter
conditions/description
min
power supply
VDD
4.5
start-up time1
current consumption
with unloaded output
output high level
typ
max
5
5.5
ms
16
mA
VDD-0.8
V
CMOS sink/source per channel
rise/fall time
Note:
V
200
output low level
output current
units
0.4
V
2
mA
30
ns
1. Encoder must be stationary during start-up.
INCREMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
parameter
conditions/description
min
channels
quadrature A & B
waveform
CMOS voltage square wave
phase difference
A leads B for CCW rotation (viewed from front)
quadrature resolutions2
96, 192, 200, 250, 384, 400, 500, 512, 768, 800, 1000,
1024, 1600, 2000, 2048, 4096
max
90
degrees
0.25
quadrature duty cycle (at each
resolution)
512, 1024, 2048, 4096
96, 192, 200, 250, 384, 400, 500, 768, 800, 1000
1600, 2000
49
47
43
50
50
50
degrees
51
53
56
2. Resolutions programmed with AMT Viewpoint™ PC software. Default resolution set to 2048 PPR. Listed as pre-quadrature, meaning final number of counts is PPR x 4.
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PPR
accuracy
Notes:
typ
%
%
%
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MECHANICAL
parameter
conditions/description
min
motor shaft length
typ
max
12.3
motor shaft tolerance
mm
NOM +0/-0.015
axial play
mm
±0.3
hub set screw to shaft torque
3
rotational speed (at each
resolution)
units
mm
in-lb
384, 768, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 2048, 4096
4000
RPM
96, 192, 200, 250, 400, 500, 512, 1024
8000
RPM
max
units
125
°C
85
%
5
G
200
G
ENVIRONMENTAL
parameter
conditions/description
min
operating temperature
typ
-40
humidity
non-condensing
vibration
10~500 Hz, 5 minute sweep, 2 hours on each XYZ
shock
3 pulses, 6 ms, 3 on each XYZ
RoHS
yes
WAVEFORMS
Figure 1
Quadrature signals showing
counter-clockwise rotation
The following parameters are defined by the resolution selected for each encoder. The
encoders resolution is listed as Pulses Per Revolution (PPR), which is the number of
periods (or high pulses) over the encoders revolution.
Parameter
Description
PPR
resolution
CPR
counts
T
Note:
Expression
Units
Notes
Pulses Per Revolution
This is the user selected value and the format
all resolutions are listed in
PPR x 4
Counts Per Revolution
This is the number of quadrature counts the
encoder has
period
360/R
mechanical degrees
P
pulse width
T/2
mechanical degrees
S
A/B state width
T/4
mechanical degrees
This is the width of a quadrature state
For more information regarding PPR, CPR, or LPR (Lines Per Revolution) view https://www.cuidevices.com/blog/what-is-encoder-ppr-cpr-and-lpr
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PART NUMBER KEY
For customers that prefer a specific AMT12 configuration, please reference the custom configuration key below.
AMT12 X S - XXXX - XXXX
Base Number
Bore Diameter:
1000 = 1 mm
2000 = 2 mm
3000 = 3 mm
3175 = 1/8”
4000 = 4 mm
4760 = 3/16”
5000 = 5 mm
6000 = 6 mm
6350* = 1/4”
Quadrature
Resolution (PPR):
0768
0096
0800
0192
1000
0200
1024
0250
1600
0384
2000
0400
2048
0500
4096
0512
Orientation:
2 = Radial
3 = Axial
*1/4 inch bore diameter option only available as custom configuration.
AMT12-V KITS
In order to provide maximum flexibility for our customers, the AMT12 series is provided in kit form standard. This allows the user to implement the encoder into a range of
applications using one sku#, reducing engineering and inventory costs. AMT12 kit includes all items shown below.
SHAFT ADAPTERS
ORDERING GUIDE
AMT12 X S-V
Orientation:
2 = Radial
3 = Axial
1 mm
2 mm
3 mm
1/8 in
4 mm
3/16 in
5 mm
White
Light Blue
Orange
Purple
Gray
Yellow
Green
AMT12
ENCODER
AMT12
BASE
ALIGNMENT
TOOL*
Shaft adapter is not
needed
for 6 mm shaft
*Alignment Tool comes pre-installed on all AMT12 Encoders.
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PLACEMENT
TOOL
CENTERING
TOOL
ALLEN
WRENCH
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ENCODER INTERFACE
CONNECTOR PINOUT
Function
#
AMT122
AMT123
1
+5 V
+5 V
2
GND
GND
3
A
A
4
B
B
5
ENC_TX+
ENC_TX+
6
ENC_RX+
ENC_RX+
7
MCLR
MCLR
8
N/A
N/A
AMT122
AMT123
Mating Connector:
JST NSHR-08V-S
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MECHANICAL DRAWING
units: mm
tolerance:
X.X ±0.25 mm
X.XX ±0.15 mm
AMT122
AMT123
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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
STEP 1
1. Begin by selecting the appropriately sized shaft adapter
and insert it into the centering tool. No adapter is needed
for a 6 mm motor shaft.
STEP 2
STEP 3
1. Remove the centering tool.
2. Take the shaft adapter out of the centering tool.
1. Rotate the pre-installed alignment tool clockwise and
completely to the right so that the pre-installed shaft set
screw is visible.
2. Insert the shaft adapter into the encoder making sure the
adapter is properly aligned with the keyway in the metal
hub. No adapter is needed for a 6 mm motor shaft.
2. Place the plastic base over the motor shaft.
3. Slide the centering tool and shaft adapter over the motor
shaft. The centering tool will hold the base in the proper
position.
3. Insert the placement tool into the assembly. This placement
tool holds the encoder’s hub and shaft adapter in the
proper position for installation onto the motor shaft.
4. While holding the centering tool down in place, install
screws to secure the base to the motor body.
4. Position the encoder so it can snap onto the plastic base.
The encoder will only snap into place in one orientation.
5. Slide the encoder onto the motor shaft applying force only
to the placement tool to maintain proper alignment of the
encoder’s hub and shaft adapter.
6. Ensure all 4 locking tabs are secured in place over the
encoder hub.
STEP 4
1. Insert the Allen Wrench into the notch on the top.
2.
listed on the applicable AMT encoder datasheet.
STEP 5
1. Rotate the placement tool and alignment tool
counterclockwise until the tabs align with the openings.
2. Remove both tools from the encoder.
3.
rotating freely.
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REVISION HISTORY
rev.
description
date
1.0
initial release
09/03/2020
1.01
added motor shaft tolerance details, updated start-up details
09/10/2021
logo, datasheet style update
08/05/2022
1.02
The revision history provided is for informational purposes only and is believed to be accurate.
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result from its use.
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