Mechanical encoders – Grayhill Mechanical Rotary Encoders 25L Series User Manual
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Optical and Mechanical
Encoders
Grayhill, Inc. • 561 Hillgrove Avenue • LaGrange, Illinois 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
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
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
25Lb10-Q-Z
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)
orDerinG inFormation
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.
Custom materials, styles, color and markings are available. Custom knobs available.
