Italsensor TKW315 - Blind Shaft Encoder
TKW351 – TKW352 – TKW362 – TKW363
Optical incremental encoder – Blind shaft.
Low-cost blind shaft encoder (with grub screw or with collar) for general industrial applications.
Body diameter (mm): 38
Diameter shaft (mm): 6, 8
Resolution (PPR) max: 3600
Interface LD, LD2, PP2, OC, OP, NPN, PNP
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: see drawings
Shaft: stainless steel
Shaft loading: axial 10N; radial 20N
Shaft Rotation Speed: 10.000 RPM to short cycle time; 6000 RPM continuous
Starting torque a 25° C: 0,005 Nm
Moment of inertia: 6g cm²
Bearings life: 5 x 10^9 revolutions (minimum)
Weight: ~ 0,1 kg
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Output frequency: up to 150 kHz
Sinchronous index output: on channel A default; B or A+B Optional
Supply current without load: 100 mA max
Protection: short circuit protection (only output LD2 and PP2) against inversion of polarity (except 5Vcc)
MATERIALS
Flange: aluminium S11
Housing: Polyamid 6 (PA6)
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating temperature range: -10°C ÷ +70°C
Storage temperature range: -30°C ÷ +80°C
Relative humidity: 98% RH without condensing
Vibrations: 10 g (from 10 up to 2.000 Hz)
Schock: 20 g (for 11 ms)
FAQ - TKW351, TKW352, TKW362, TKW363 Optical Incremental Encoder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the TKW351, TKW352, TKW362, and TKW363 Encoder?The **TKW351, TKW352, TKW362, and TKW363** are **low-cost optical incremental encoders** designed for **general industrial applications**. They feature a **compact 38mm body diameter** and offer **high-resolution motion control**.
The encoder is available with **6mm and 8mm stainless steel shafts**.
The encoder offers a **maximum resolution of 3600 PPR (Pulses Per Revolution)**.
The encoder supports multiple voltage supply options:
- 5V
- 11 - 30V
- 24/5V
The encoder supports multiple interface options for **flexible connectivity**, including:
- LD (Line Driver)
- LD2 (Enhanced Line Driver)
- PP2 (Push-Pull)
- OC (Open Collector)
- OP (Push-Pull Open Collector)
- NPN & PNP configurations
- **Body Diameter:** 38mm
- **Shaft Material:** Stainless steel
- **Max Shaft Rotation Speed:** 10,000 RPM (short cycle), 6,000 RPM (continuous)
- **Shaft Loading:** Axial: 10N, Radial: 20N
- **Starting Torque at 25°C:** 0.005 Nm
- **Moment of Inertia:** 6 g cm²
- **Bearings Life:** Minimum **5 × 10? revolutions**
- **Weight:** ~0.1 kg
The encoder supports an **output frequency of up to 150 kHz**.
- **Short-circuit protection** (only for LD2 and PP2 outputs)
- **Polarity inversion protection** (except at 5V DC)
- **Flange:** Aluminium S11
- **Housing:** Polyamide 6 (PA6)
The encoder operates in a **temperature range of -10°C to +70°C** and can be stored safely between **-30°C to +80°C**.
- **Vibration Resistance:** Up to **10g** (10 - 2000 Hz)
- **Shock Resistance:** Up to **20g** (for 11 ms)



