ATEX / IECEx Encoder

Instructions

2 4 3 Tu x e d o Av e n u e , C l e v e l a n d , O h i o 4 4 1 3 1
M6C-4, M6C-5
TEL: +1 216-642-1230 - E-MAIL: [email protected]
W E B : w w w. a v t r o n e n c o d e r s . c o m EXPLOSION PROTECTED
HOLLOW SHAFT

DESCRIPTION CAUTION
The Avtron Model M6C-4 and M6C-5 are Hollow Shaft Incremental Be careful not to damage clamping fingers during handling.
Encoders (also known as tachometers or pulse generators). This model Do not tighten clamping collar before installation onto
utilizes flameproof and increased safety construction for suitability in motor shaft. Damaging clamping fingers can affect the quality
hazardous locations. The M6C is certified for use in CAT 2 (Zone 1) Gas of installation.
Group IIB potentially explosive atmospheres with ambient temperature
range of -20°C to +80°C. A low temperature option with ambient M6C ENVIRONMENT
temperature range of -40°C to +80°C is available by specifying The M6C does not produce flammable gasses or dusts in normal
Modification Codes 001 or 005. Marking codes are shown below. operating modes. The M6C does not cause injury or harm when used
Compliance with Essential Health and Safety Requirements of in conjunction with the installation guide. The M6C does not produce
60079-0, 60079-1, and 60079-7 is assured per the approvals listed ignition capable electrical sparks or arcs and has been designed not
below. to produce potential ignition sources from electromagnetic, acoustic,
optical or other energy sources. The M6C is not considered as a safety
Marking (standard): device and is not suitable for connection into a safety system.
II 2 G Ex de IIB T4 Gb (Tamb -20°C to +80°C) The installer should refer to the latest edition of the following standards
before installing or operating in a Hazardous Area:
Marking (low temperature):
II 2 G Ex de IIB T4 Gb (Tamb -40°C to +80°C) EN 1127-1 Explosive Atmospheres - Explosion prevention and
protection, basic concepts, and methodology.
Approvals:
ATEX per Certificate No. TRAC14ATEX0007X EN 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas at­mo­spheres -
IECEx per Certificate No. IECEx TRC 14.0005X Part 14: Electrical installations in hazardous areas (other than mines).

When mounted to a motor or machine, the M6C output is directly The M6C housing and shaft materials are listed in the spe­cifications.
proportional to shaft position (pulse count) or speed (pulse rate). The These materials are not considered as able to trigger an explosion in
M6C can be used for both control and instrumentation applications. normal operating modes and various fault modes in accordance with
Hollow shaft encoders eliminate shaft couplings, adapter flanges, the requirements for Cat 2 equip­ment. These materials are not known
or accessory mounting faces. The M6C employs a hollow shaft and to react with any explosive atmo­spheres to which the M6C may be
clamping collar to lock the encoder to the shaft. An anti-rotation subject. It is however the responsibility of the end user to ensure that
bracket prevents rotation of the encoder while allowing for shaft end the M6C is selected correctly for the potentially explosive atmosphere
float. in which the equipment is to be put into service.

The enclosures on all Model M6Cs are rated IP 66 to protect the INSTALLATION
internal components from the entry of dust and water. Additionally, the
M6C uses magnetoresistive sensing technology, making the M6C ideal CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
for demanding industrial environments. • Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel.
Safety precautions must be taken to ensure machinery cannot
All M6Cs can be equipped with one or two outputs. Each output is rotate and all sources of power are removed during installation.
electrically independent and totally isolated.
• Termination instructions on sheet 2 must be followed to ensure
The outputs can be wired as single ended single phase, single “Increased Safety” rating of entry cover
ended two phase (A,B), or differential (A Quad B). Output resolution is
determined by the rotor’s base PPR (pulses per revolution), times a • The M6C “Increased Safety” conduit entry covers must not be
sensor multiplier. The sensor module can provide: 1/2 the base PPR, opened in Flammable Atmosphere or when energized. Tighten
the base PPR, or double the base PPR (see table). With two outputs, the cover screws to 40 in-lb [4.5 N-m] to prevent loosening.
same encoder can provide two different PPRs from a given rotor at the
same time. Only one rotor per encoder is possible. • The ambient temperature range is: -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 80°C standard.
-40°C ≤ Tamb ≤ 80°C for modification codes 001 and 005.
Example: an M6C could use a 1024 PPR sensor output on one side for
feedback to a drive system, and simultaneously use a 256 PPR sensor • Contact the original manufacturer for information on the flameproof
on the other side for a process computer. joints.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS • Socket head cap screws holding the flameproof cover onto the
The M6C standard flexible anti-rotation bracket will tolerate ± 0.1” of encoder have a minimum yield strength of 1220 N/mm2.
shaft end float. Consideration should be taken when positioning the
encoder. • Do not open the M6C housing. Doing so will void the warranty and
may cause the risk of fire or explosion. There are no field
replaceable parts in the M6C. The unit should be returned to the
factory for all repairs.

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Equipment needed for installation 5. Make sure the clamping collar is tightened equally on both
Supplied: sides.
1. M6C 6. Move the split in the clamping collar over a solid portion of
2. Clamping Collar the M6C shaft.
3. Anti-rotation Bracket
4. Thread Locker (blue) If excessive housing movement still exists after the above steps, it
5. Screw, Button Hd may be necessary to physically bias the attitude of the encoder on
6. Screw, Socket cap 1/4-20 x .62 the motor shaft while the clamping collar is being tightened. Either
7. Nut, 1/4-20 by eye or using dial indicators, note the position around the outside
8. Washer, Flat 1/4 (2) diameter of the encoder that is most out of position from true while
9. Washer, Lock, 1/4 turning the motor shaft slowly. With the motor shaft no longer turning,
10. Washer, Shoulder, Insulating loosen the clamping collar. While applying moderate force by hand
11. Washer, Flat, Insulating (2) 3/8-16 x .50 against the outside diameter of the encoder on the side opposite
12. Anti Seize (copper) where the out of true position was observed, retighten the clamping
Not Supplied: collar. Several iterations may be necessary if the first attempt under
7/32” Hex wrench (T-handle style) or over compensates. This method may be used to help compensate
3/16” Hex wrench (T-handle style) for undersized shafts, shaft runout, bent clamping fingers, and other
problems.

Clean machine shaft of any dirt and check for any burrs or damage. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
The M6C can be wired for single phase, two-phase, with or without
The hollow shaft M6C is intended to be installed with a torsionally rigid complements, with or without markers. See wiring diagram.
flexible anti-rotation arm. See specifications for maximum shaft and
bearing load ratings. The encoder should not be rigidly mounted. WARNING
Instructions for Installation of the Standard Flexible Anti- • Do not wire the M6C Encoder while energized. Doing
Rotation Bracket: so may damage the encoder, and/or cause risk of
fire or explosion.
Install the anti-rotation bracket to the motor side of the M6C using two • All cable entry devices used in the increased safety
3/8-16 screws and thread locker. enclosure shall be certified for the type of increased
safety enclosure “e” rated IP66, suitable for the
Remove screws from clamping collar, apply anti-seize compound conditions of use and correctly installed.
supplied to the inside of the collar and thread locker supplied to the • Unused apertures in the increased safety enclosure
threads and reinstall. Place clamping collar loosely on the inboard shall be closed with a suitably certified Ex “e”
end of the shaft. Carefully slide M6C onto the shaft. DO NOT FORCE. blanking elements , rated IP66
Encoder should slide on easily. After verifying M6C fit onto shaft, • For ambient temperatures below -10°C and above
remove M6C, apply anti seize compound (supplied) to shaft and re- + 60°C use wiring suitable for both minimum and
install M6C (see shaft engagement). Tighten screws on clamping collar maximum ambient temperatures. At maximum
evenly until snug, then firmly tighten. DO NOT USE A STANDARD ambient wire & cable glands must be rated 100°C
RIGHT ANGLE WRENCH. Use only a T-handle hex wrench or torque or better
wrench with hex bit.
Termination Instructions
Secure free end anti-rotation bracket to frame. Use supplied insulating • Wire conductor size shall meet the following cross-section
hardware if necessary as shown. Adapter kits are available for NEMA requirements:
56C and 8 1/2” mounting faces. - Solid wire range: AWG 20 to 12 [0.52 to 4.0mm2]
- Stranded wire range: AWG 20 to 14 [0.52 to 2.5mm2]
Optional torque arm kits are available (supplied with instructions). • Wire strip length: 0.32 inch to 0.50 inch [8mm to 12.7mm]
Shaft Engagement For End-of-Shaft Mounting Applications: • Push terminal screw driver in access hole (near terminal middle)
See table on last page. to open the terminal.
• Insert stripped wire in the terminal until wire bottoms when
For shaft lengths greater than the maximum engagement allowed, end using stranded wire make sure all strands are captured in
of shaft mounting may still be employed by locating the encoder away terminal.
from the motor using a spacer between the motor and anti-rotation • While keeping wire in position remove screw driver to close the
bracket. terminal.
Corrective Action for Excess Housing Movement (Wobble) For bidirectional operation of the encoder, proper phasing of the two
output channels is important. Phase A channel leads phase B channel
The hollow shaft M6C design eliminates the potential for bearing and for clockwise shaft rotation as viewed from the anti-drive or accessory
coupling failures from misalignment, however, excessive housing end of the motor (M6C mounting end).
movement (wobble) may cause undesirable vibrations. The higher the
RPM, the more severe the vibration will be from housing movement. CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR PHASE REVERSAL
In a typical installation a housing movement of 0.007” TIR or less (as 1) Remove Power.
measured at the outside diameter of the main encoder body) will not 2) Exchange wires on cable, either at encoder cable end, or at
have an adverse effect. If excessive housing movement is detected in speed controller end (but not both).
the installation: a) Single Ended 2 Phase Wiring (see wiring diagram)
1. Check the shaft the M6C is mounted on for excessive shaft Exchange A and B at the use end of the wires.
runout. NEMA MG1 calls for 0.002” TIR or less. b) Differential 2 Phase Wiring– (see wiring diagram) –
2. Verify that the M6C engagement with the motor shaft conforms Exchange either A with A in the phase A pair OR B with B
to the engagement rules on page 4. In general, maximizing in the phase B pair but NOT both.
engagement will minimize housing movement. 3) Apply Power.
3. Verify that the mounting shaft diameters conform to the rules 4) Verify encoder feedback is correct, using hand rotation of
on page 4. Excessive housing movement occurs when the shaft, or jog mode of the speed controller.
clearance between the motor shaft and pulse generator shaft
allows the two center lines to miss match. Refer to the system drawing for specific cable requirements where
4. Loosen the clamping collar and rotate the motor shaft 180° applicable.
within the M6C hollow shaft sleeve.

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Physical properties of cable such as abrasion, tensile strength, There are no field replaceable parts in an M6C. The unit should be
solvents, marine applications, etc., are dictated by the specific returned to the factory for all repairs.
application. Requirements for hazardous locations are dictated by
the relevant codes. General wire electrical requirements wire each Build up of large amounts of contamination are to be avoided,
pair individually shielded with braid or foil with drain wire, 0.05 uF therefore periodic external cleaning is recommended.
maximum total mutual or direct capacitance, outer sheath insulator, The condition of the bearings is important to the safety of the
2,000 ft. max. (see line driver specifications.) Temperature ratings of
wire and wire glands should be 20°C over the maximum expected explosion-proof housing. The bearing manufacturer’s rated life (see
ambient or motor temperature to allow for temperature rise in the specifications) can be adversely affected by application specific
M6C itself. Ground wires must be a minimum of 14AWG. conditions. If the unit shows signs of bearing wear indicated by noise
or degradation of the electrical signal output, it should be returned to
MAINTENANCE the factory for repair.

CAUTION
Do not open the M6C housing. Doing so will void the
warranty and may cause the risk of fire or explosion.

M6C PART NUMBERS AND AVAILABLE OPTIONS

Mounting Left & Right Base

Model Bore Size Line Driver Marker Connector Modifications
Style Output Range PPR
M6C- 0- Non-Standard S- End of Shaft 8- 5 to 24 VDC X- None 48- 480 Z- Marker T- Conduit Box, 000- None
4- 1" L- Low Range 51- 512 – - None Terminal Block, 001- Low Temp (-40°C)
5- 1 1/8" (Base PPR x 1/2) 60- 600 K- 1/4 AB Cycle 3/4" NPT 003- Torque Arm B28390
M- Medium Range Sync w/AB W- Conduit Box, 005- Low Temp (-40°C) &
(Base PPR x 1) See below High Terminal Block Torque Arm
H- High Range for addi- and Wire Gland
(Base PPR x 2) tional PPR
options

RESOLUTIONS OUTPUT RANGE MUST = M

EXTENDED RESOLUTIONS
OUTPUT
-48 BASE PPR -51 BASE PPR -60 BASE PPR
RANGE BASE PPR PPR BASE PPR PPR
L = LOW 240 256 300 A0 NON-STD AW 1000

H = HIGH 960 1024 1200 BC 50 BK 1365

AF 60 CX 1500
AK 80 A3 2000
AG 100 A4 2048
AH 120 BA 2400
AA 128 A5 2500
AM 200 CG 3000
AE 360 AT 3072
AC 400 A7 3600
48 480 BB 4000
AQ 500 AD 4096
51 512 A8 4800
60 600 A9 5000
AU 720 A2 8192
AV 900 BL 16384

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SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
A. Operating Power (Vin) A. Enclosure Rating: IP66
1. Volts.........................See Line Driver Options B. Operating Temperature: 80C° to -40°C (-40°C optional, -20°C standard)
2. Current.....................120mA, no load, typ. each output C. Hazardous Locations: Ex de IIB T4 Gb (Tamb -20°C to +80°C Standard,
B. Output Format -40°C to +80°C Optional use Modification “001” or “005”)
– –
1. 2O/ & Comp (A,A, B,B)
2. Marker.....................1/Rev (Z,Z)
– OUTPUT TERMINATIONS
C. Signal Type..................Incremental, Square Wave, 50 ±10% Duty Cycle Terminal Block: EEx e II compression type. Accepts AWG 16 (1.5mm2) to AWG
D. Direction Sensing.........O / A leads O / B for CW rotation viewed from the back 20 (.52mm2) stranded wire. Housing available with 3/4 NPT or optional armored
of the tach looking at the non-drive end of the motor. cable gland available (at maximum ambient wire and cable glands must be rated
E. Transition Sep..............15% minimum 100°C or better.)
F. Frequency Range.........0 to 250 KHz

MECHANICAL LINE DRIVER OPTIONS

A. Shaft Inertia..................0.8 to .23 oz. In. sec.2
B. Acceleration.................5,000 RPM/Sec. Maximum OUTPUT OPTIONS
C. Starting Torque............1.5 to 20 Oz. In. 8
D. Speed............................ 5,000 RPM Max.
Voltage Input (Vin) 5-24 VDC
E. Weight..........................18 lbs. Maximum
F. Shaft Diameter Output High (Volts) (Vin)-1 (typ.)
Tolerance.................See drawing on page 5. Output Current (milliamps) 200 (avg.), 800 (peak)
G. Shaft Engagement.......See drawing on page 5. Output Low (Volts) 0.4 (typ.)
H. Bearing Protection: Shaft seal & double bearing seal. BEST Reverse Voltage, Transient, Short Circuit
I. Bearing Life with No Additional Loading: 6.1 x 109 Revolutions Protection
(high & low)
J. Maximum Additional Bearing Load:
1. 10 pounds axial or 30 pounds radial Maximum Cable Drive(Feet) 1000 ft.
K. Shaft Material: Black Oxide treated steel.
L. Housing Material: Cast aluminum w/ Polane S Plus polyurethane enamel finish.

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 WIRING DIAGRAMS
DIFFERENTIAL APPLICATIONS
SIGNAL CODE

OPTION REF
“T” & “W” SIGNAL

BLACK
1 COM
RED 2 +V +5 TO +24 VOLTS*
GREEN 3 ØA
YELLOW –
4 ØA
BLUE 5 ØB
GRAY –
6 ØB
ORANGE 7 Z = MARKER
WHITE –
8 Z

*(SEE LINE DRIVER OPTIONS)

SINGLE ENDED SINGLE ENDED
SINGLE PHASE APPLICATIONS TWO PHASE APPLICATIONS
OUTPUT OUTPUT
BOX BOX

BLACK
RED 2 +5 TO +24 VOLTS *
1 COMMON BLUE 5 ØB
RED
2 *
+5 TO +24 VOLTS

GREEN GROUND
3 SIGNAL
GREEN
3 ØA
BLACK
1 COMMON
GROUND

*(SEE LINE DRIVER OPTIONS) *(SEE LINE DRIVER OPTIONS)

Line driver option “1” recommended for single ended applications TYPICAL WIRE:
18 AWG (.82mm2), multiple pair,
NOTE: Avtron standard warranty applies. Copies available upon request. individually shielded.
Specifications subject to change without notice. Ground wire 14AWG minimum

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 OUTLINE DRAWING
12.00 MAX

ADJUSTABLE 90°
ANTI-ROTATION NOTE:
ARM ASSY MOUNTING BRACKET FOR MAXIMUM STABILITY AND OPERATING
CONDITIONS, MOUNT THE ANTI-ROTATION
ARM ASSY WITH THE M6 TACH AS
CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE MOTOR HOUSING,
6.44 [163.63] UTILIZING THE ABOVE MOUNTING PROCEDURE.
3/8-16 X .50
BUTTON HD SCREWS
5.12

5.32
[135.13]

INBOARD VIEW MOTOR

5.44 [138.23]
OPTIONAL DIMENSION
MOUNTING POSITIONS
OPTION “W” SHAFT AA BB CC MIN/MAX
TERMINAL BLOCK OPTION MOTOR SHAFT OD LENGTH ENGAGEMENT
WITH ARMORED CABLE GLAND 4 1.0000/0.9995 [25.4000/25.3873] 4.30 [109.22] 2.000/2.620 [50.800/66.548]
NOTE: CABLE GLAND Tamb (-60°C to 80°C) 5 1.1250/1.1245 [28.5750/28.5623] 4.30 [109.22] 2.000/2.620 [50.800/66.548]
MUST BE DERATED FOR TEMPERATURE RISE IN ENCODER. 6 2.0000/1.9990 [50.8000/50.7746] 4.48 [113.79] 2.250/2.750 [57.150/69.850]
7 2.3750/2.3740 [60.3250/60.2996] 4.58 [116.33] 2.500/3.000 [63.500/76.200]

1/4-20 x 0.62 [15.87] SOCKET HD CAP SCREW

WITH INSULATING WASHERS SUPPLIED

3.77 [95.88] 0.56 [14.23]

ANTI-ROTATION
INTERNAL BRACKET
GROUNDING 4.45
LUG SHAFT COLLAR [113.03]

7.19
[182.63]
DIA

SHAFT BORE

EXTERNAL
* “VDC” to be “5-18” or “5-24”, “12-24” or “6.5-24” GROUNDING
** Tamb -20°C to +80°C standard, optional Tamb -40°C to +80°C available with OPTION “T”
LUG TERMINAL BLOCK
modification codes 001 and 005.

3/4" NPT
4 – IDENTIFICATION LABEL: SEE ABOVE
3 – DIMENSIONS IN PARENTHESIS ARE MILLIMETERS Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
2 – ALL DIMENSIONS ARE APPROX. Nidec- Avtron standard warranty applies.
1 – WEIGHT: 18 LBS. MAX. All dimensions are in inches [mm] approx.

These instructions have been reviewed and the product evaluated as suitable for our application.
Company Name

Authorized Company Representative

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2 4 3 Tu x e d o Av e n u e , C l e v e l a n d , O h i o 4 4 1 3 1
TEL: +1 216-642-1230 - E-MAIL: [email protected]
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REV: 09-01-2021
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ECN NO. REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED

THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER AS PART OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL OR AS A SEPARATE DOCUMENT.

APPROVALS: INSTALLATION NOTES:

ATEX per Certificate No. TRAC 14ATEX0007X Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel. Safety precautions must be taken to
IECEx per Certificate No. TRC 14.0005X ensure machinery cannot rotate and all sources of power are removed during installation.
MARKINGS: Refer to WIRING INSTRUCTIONS in M6C-4, M6C-5 for detailed wiring and installation instructions.
Ex d e IIB T4 Gb TRAC 14ATEX0007X Tamb = -40/-20° C to +80° C The installer should refer to the latest edition of the following standards before installing or operating
IECEx TRC 14.0005X Tamb = -40/-20° C to +80° C in a Hazardous Location:
EN 1127-1 Explosive Atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection, basic concepts and methodology.
RATINGS: EN 60079-14 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical Installations in
MAX VOLTAGE = 28 V hazardous areas (other than mines).
MAX CURRENT = 160 mA Each Output Local electric code
PMAX = 4.48 W Each Output
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE: -20° C to +80° C standard, -40° C to +80° C with mod codes 001 and 005 For ambient temperatures below -10° C and above +60° C, use wiring suitable for both minimum and
maximum ambient temperatures. At maximum ambient temperature, wire and cable glands must be
CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE (“X” MARK): rated +100° C or higher.
Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel. Safety precautions must be taken
during use to ensure that flameproof joints on the Cover and Housing are not damaged. Repair WARNING/CAUTIONS
of flameproof joints is not permissible. Contact the original manufacturer for information on DO NOT OPEN IN A HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENERGIZED.
the flameproof joints.

Termination instructions in M6C-4, M6C-5 manual must be followed to ensure “Increased Safety”
rating of entry cover.

The M6C “Increased Safety” conduit entry covers must not be opened in Flammable Atmosphere
or when energized. Tighten cover screws to 40 in-lb (4.5 N-m) to prevent loosening.

The ambient temperature range is -20° C to +80° C standard, -40° C to +80° C with mod codes 001 and 005.

Socket head cap screws holding the flameproof cover onto the encoder have minimum yield
strength of 1220 N/mm2.

DO NOT OPEN THE M6C HOUSING. Doing so will void the warranty and may cause the risk of fire or explosion.
The product has no user serviceable parts. The unit should be returned to the factory for all repairs. THIS DRAWING IDENTIFIES CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED FOR
EQUIPMENT USED IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS AND MAY NOT BE
CHANGED WITHOUT THIRD PARTY APPROVAL. THIRD PARTIES MUST
BE IDENTIFIED FROM IDENTIFICATION LABELS .
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DRAWN DATE
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