Turck RS-31H12E-5C14B-H1181/N16 Absolute Rotary Encoder

Description:

The Turck RS-31H12E-5C14B-H1181/N16 Absolute Rotary Encoder is a hollow shaft single-turn optical encoder with an M12 8-pin connector used for precise shaft position feedback in industrial motion control and automation systems. Commonly installed on servo motors, conveyor drives, packaging machinery, machine tools, material handling equipment, and process automation systems requiring accurate absolute position measurement. Maintenance teams, OEM machine builders, and system integrators use this encoder for equipment replacement, machine retrofits, motion control upgrades, and industrial automation expansion.

Applications:

The Turck RS-31H12E-5C14B-H1181/N16 is widely used in industrial motion control, servo drive systems, conveyor automation, packaging and bottling equipment, robotic work cells, CNC machinery, material handling equipment, and factory automation installations where a high-resolution absolute encoder provides reliable shaft position feedback to PLCs, motion controllers, and variable frequency drives.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Part Number: RS-31H12E-5C14B-H1181/N16
• Product Number: 1545454
• Product Type: Absolute Rotary Encoder
• Encoder Type: Single-Turn Absolute Encoder
• Measuring Principle: Optical
• Shaft Type: Hollow Shaft
• Hollow Shaft Diameter: 12 mm
• Flange Type: Ø63 mm Slotted Flex Mount
• Resolution: 14-bit Single-Turn (16,384 positions per revolution)
• Output Interface: SSI Binary
• Operating Voltage: 10–30 VDC
• Electrical Connection: M12 × 1 Male Connector, 8-Pin (H1181)
• Housing Material: Die-Cast Zinc
• Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
• Maximum Speed: 6,000 rpm (3,000 rpm continuous)
• Protection Rating: IP67 (Housing and Shaft)
• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Option: N16 (No Option)
• Approvals: CE, RoHS

Common Replacements:

• Turck RS-31H12E-5C13B-H1181/N16
• Turck RS-31H12E-5C17B-H1181/N16
• Turck RS-31H12E-5C21B-H1181/N16