{"product_id":"allen-bradley-845t-dz63pen-5-optical-encoders","title":"Allen-Bradley 845T-DZ63PEN-5 Optical Encoders","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAllen-Bradley 845T-DZ63PEN-5\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the primary \u003cstrong\u003e845T\u003c\/strong\u003e Optical Encoder utilized to execute high-resolution shaft position and rotation feedback across Allen-Bradley motion control platforms. Built with a rugged square flange and a 3\/8-inch shaft, this heavy-duty rotary sensor converts physical rotation into quadrature channel signals (A, B) along with a marker index pulse (Z) to deliver precise real-time speed and position tracking to industrial controllers without signal attenuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuffix Breakdown \u0026amp; Model Matrix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalog number \u003cstrong\u003e845T-DZ63PEN-5\u003c\/strong\u003e designates specific mechanical, electrical, and optical resolution configurations within the Allen-Bradley 845T heavy-duty encoder series:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuffix Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e845T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty Industrial Optical Rotary Encoder Base Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style: Square Flange Mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShaft Size: 3\/8 in Diameter Shaft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput\/Output Voltage Rating: 11-24 VDC Input \/ 11-24 VDC Differential Line Driver (DLD) Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Channels: Channel A, Channel B, and Channel Z (Marker Index)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type: Pigtail Cable Outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution Code: 3000 PPR (Pulses Per Revolution)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Length: 5 m (16.4 ft) Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e845T-DZ63PEN-5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.00 lbs (1.36 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSquare Flange Mount (3\/8 in Shaft Diameter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to 70 deg C (-4 to 158 deg F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 W max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-24 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Signal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11-24 VDC Differential Line Driver (DLD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel A, Channel B, Channel Z (Marker Index)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3000 PPR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePigtail Cable, 5 m (16.4 ft) Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensors \u0026amp; Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncoder\/Resolver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity \u0026amp; I\/O Density Scaling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating within wide-voltage 11-24 VDC power architectures, the 845T encoder utilizes differential line drivers to ensure deterministic signal delivery over its integrated 5 m pigtail cable. High-density optical code discs deliver 3000 PPR resolution, maintaining precise square-wave edge transitions across rapid speed variations. Noise-rejection circuitry and channel isolation prevent phase jitter and cross-talk, preserving high signal integrity when feeding positioning data into dense counter cards or drive control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What power supply range is required to operate the 845T-DZ63PEN-5 optical encoder?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module requires an input voltage source between 11 VDC and 24 VDC, delivering matching 11-24 VDC Differential Line Driver (DLD) output signals for channels A, B, and Z.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How is the Z channel used in position tracking applications?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Channel Z acts as an index pulse (marker pulse) that generates one gated output pulse per complete 360-degree shaft revolution, serving as a physical reference marker for homing sequences and revolution counting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect all electrical power to the system and control cabinets before installing or wiring the encoder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the encoder securely via the square flange face, using a flexible shaft coupling to join the 3\/8-inch encoder shaft to the machine shaft to avoid excessive radial and axial load forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that radial loading on the shaft does not exceed manufacturer mechanical constraints during operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute the 5 m pigtail cable through dedicated low-voltage signal raceways, maintaining separation from 230\/460 VAC motor lines and VFD output cabling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate the overall cable shield braid to a clean, single-point industrial earth ground at the receiver panel to eliminate ground loops and common-mode noise interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Allen-Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66750115446899,"sku":"845T-DZ63PEN-5","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/845T-DZ63PEN-5_Cocoai_5c37b3ce-434b-47e8-adf3-b628a6263454.jpg?v=1790748542","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/ar\/products\/allen-bradley-845t-dz63pen-5-optical-encoders","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}