Optical and Hall Effect Encoders and Joysticks

Grayhill specializes in human interface optical encoders (with optional joysticks and pushbuttons) that provide excellent tactile feedback to the user. The greatest advantage of optical encoders is their non-contact switching technology which results in an exceptionally high operational life.
Another great technology integrated in our encoder and joystick products is the Hall Effect technology. The Hall effect sensor magnetically detects the position of another moving part such as the shaft in a joystick or encoder. This relational position can be outputted from the device in a variety of formats, including I2C, open collector or push-pull output. Hall effect technology has the advantage of working in low voltage applications and often features a sleep mode to conserve power.
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62AG/VG
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Price competitive solution
• AG = 5Vdc, VG = 3.3Vdc
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .512 [13,00]
61A
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
Low Resolution Encoder
• Absolute coding
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 16, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .875 [22,22] square
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .525 [13,33]
61M
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Simulates Mechanical Rotary Output
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .687 [17,45]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .702 [17,83]
62B
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
Low Resolution Encoder
• Push and pull to select functions
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .687 [17,45] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: 1.080 [27,43]
62H
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• High torque, concentric shaft
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 12, 16
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .750 x .740 [19,05 x 18,80]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .878 [22,30]
62HS
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• High torque, short behind panel
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 12, 16
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .750 x .740 [19,05 x 18,80]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .545 [13,84]
62R
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Redundant output
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12, 16, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .933 [23,69]
63K
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
High Resolution Encoder
• Ball bearing, 4-pin
• Life Rating (cycles): 3,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 25, 32, 50, 64, 128, 256 (cycles per revolution)
• Body Size-inches [mm]: 1.250 [31,75] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .500 [12,70]
60AD
Optical Encoder with Joystick
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Customizable joystick force and rotary torque
• Life Rating (cycles): 1M for rotary and pushbutton 500K for joystick
• Size - inches [mm]: 1 [25,4] dia
• Depth Behind Panel - inches [mm]: 0.95 [24,13]
• Resolution 20 PPR
68B
Hall Effect Switch
No Pushbutton Option
Non-encoder Products
• Single-Axis with Proportional, Redundant Output
• Dynamic IP67 Seal
• Available with 26°detent and 36° latching
• Available with friction hold or spring return
• Long operational life
67A
Hall Effect Switch
No Pushbutton Option
• Proportional digital output - I2C bus
• Long operational life >1M cycles
• Compact footprint - 1 inch square
• Environmental seal - IP67
62NG
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Non-turn pushbutton shaft
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .580 [12,70 x 14,73]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .512 [13,00]
61K
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
High Resolution Encoder
• Long Operating life
• Life Rating (cycles): 10,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 25, 32, 50, 64, 128, 256 (cycles per revolution)
• Body Size-inches [mm]: 1.250 [31,75] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .500 [12,70]
61R
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
High Resolution Encoder
• Optional index pulse
• Life Rating (cycles): 10,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 25, 32, 50, 64, 128, 256 (cycles per revolution)
• Body Size-inches [mm]: 1.250 [31,75] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .500 [12,70]
62C
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Concentric shafts
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .580 [12,70 x 14,73]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .933 [23,69]
62HN
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• HT, non-turn pushbutton shaft
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 12, 16
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .750 x .740 [19,05 x 18,80]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .785 [19,93]
62M
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Magnetic detent, 3M cycles
• Life Rating (cycles): 3,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16, 24
• Body Size-inches [mm]: 1.100 [27,97] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .686 [17,42]
62S
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Minimal depth behind panel
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000 to 3,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .289 [7,34]
63R
Optical Encoder
No Pushbutton Option
High Resolution Encoder
• Ball bearing, 5-pin (polarized)
• Life Rating (cycles): 3,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 25, 32, 50, 64, 128, 256 (cycles per revolution)
• Body Size-inches [mm]: 1.250 [31,75] diameter
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .500 [12,70]
60AR
Optical Encoder with Joystick
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Rugged & Sealed Joystick integrated rotary encoder and pushbutton
• Life Rating (cycles): 1M for rotary and pushbutton 500K for joystick
• Size - inches [mm]: 1 [25,4] dia
• Depth Behind Panel - inches [mm]: 0.932 [23,67]
• Resolution: 20 PPR
68A
Hall Effect Switch
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• High Resolution
• Quadrature Output with push / pull circuitry
• Low power consumption - available in 3.3Vdc or 5Vdc
• Long operational life >1M cycles
• Integrated pushbutton
67B
Hall Effect Switch
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Center shaft pushbutton & momentary z-axis rotation
• Minimal depth required behind panel - just 0.6 inch
• Stainless steel shaft for use in harsh environments
• Available with or without knob and sealing boot
62SG
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Minimal depth behind panel
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .580 [12,70 x 14,73]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .272 [6,91]
61L
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• One quadrature cycle per detent
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 24 (cycles per revolution)
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .650 [16,50] square
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .590 [14,98]
62A/D/V
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• D = high detent, V = 3.3 Vdc
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x.540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .525 [13,33]
62F
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• LED for knob illumination
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .657 [16,68]
62HR
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• High torque, redundant output
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 8, 12, 16
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .750 x .740 [19,05 x 18,80]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .860 [21,84]
62N
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Non-turn pushbutton shaft
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 12, 16, 20, 24, 32
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .500 x .540 [12,70 x 13,71]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .670 [17,01]
62T
Optical Encoder
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Thumbwheel
• Life Rating (cycles): 500,000 to 1,000,000
• Resolution (PPR): 16
• Body Size-inches [mm]: .780 x 1.770 [19,81 x 44,95]
• Depth Behind Panel-Inch [mm]: .750 [19,05]
60A
Optical Encoder with Joystick
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• 4 or 8 directions integrated rotary encoder and pushbutton integrated rotary encoder and pushbutton
• Life Rating (cycles): 1M for rotary and pushbutton 500K for joystick and pushbutton
• Size - inches [mm]: 1 [25,4] dia
• Depth Behind Panel - inches [mm]: 0.598 [15,18]
• Resolution: 20 PPR
60C
Optical Encoder with Joystick
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Concentric Shafts for joystick and rotary encoder
• Life Rating (cycles): 1,000,000
• Size - inches [mm]: 1.150 x 1.000 [29,21 x 25,40]
• Depth Behind Panel - inches [mm]: 0.744 [18,90]
• Resolution: 16 PPR
68P
Hall Effect Switch
No Pushbutton Option
• Ratiometric Analog Output mimics Potentiometer
• Sealed against liquids and dust to IP 67
• Compact format: <14mm behind panel
• Long operational life: 7M cycles
• Redundant hall effect sensor
67C
Hall Effect Switch
Pushbutton Option Available
Low Resolution Encoder
• Proportional joystick, pushbutton & optical encoder functions from a single shaft
• Analog joystick outputs are proportional to angle of shaft deflection
• Long life, high reliability
• Choices of cable length and termination
• Customized solutions available