Overview
The ECCI PU863-500/5 shaft encoder is an incremental rotary encoder manufactured by ECCI Electronics (Counter & Controls Inc.), a recognized supplier of motion control sensors and feedback devices. This encoder provides 500 pulses per revolution (PPR) resolution and is designed to deliver accurate position feedback for industrial machinery, automation controllers, and motion control systems. The 5V power supply designation indicates compatibility with standard logic-level control systems and PLCs.
Key Features
- 500 PPR incremental resolution for precise position sensing
- 5V DC power supply operation
- Shaft-mounted configuration for direct coupling to rotating equipment
- Incremental output with quadrature or pulse/direction signals
- Industrial-grade construction for reliable feedback in automation applications
- Used, tested, and fully functional
Technical Specifications
- Model: ECCI PU863-500/5
- Type: Incremental Rotary Encoder
- Resolution: 500 PPR (Pulses Per Revolution)
- Power Supply: 5V DC
- Output Type: TTL/Logic Level (incremental)
- Mounting: Shaft-mounted
- Condition: Used, tested and functional
Typical Applications
- Position feedback for stepper and servo motors
- Speed monitoring and velocity measurement
- Motion control systems and robotic arm feedback
- CNC and machining center axis monitoring
- Material handling and conveyor system control
- Industrial automation controller inputs
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and PLC-5 systems (via digital input modules)
- Siemens S7-200 and S7-300 PLCs with incremental encoder input modules
- Mitsubishi FX and Q series PLCs
- Omron CP series controllers
- General-purpose motion control systems accepting TTL encoder signals
- Quadrature decoder modules and counting cards
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. While this encoder shares standard 500 PPR incremental specifications with many industrial encoders, direct replacement compatibility depends on exact mechanical shaft size, connector type, and output circuit configuration. ECCI encoders are not directly interchangeable with all competing brands without verification.
Works With
- Studio 5000 (Logix Designer) via Counter/Accumulator input modules
- TIA Portal encoder input blocks
- Incremental encoder decoder modules and pulse counting cards
- Motion control software supporting quadrature encoder feedback
- Real-time motion control systems
