TAMAGAWA TS5500 Absolute Encoders

TAMAGAWA TS5500 Absolute Encoder is a high-precision absolute rotary encoder produced by Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd. of Japan, widely used in industrial automation, robotics, CNC machine tools, servo systems, and other fields. Below is a detailed introduction to its main features and specifications:

1. Product Overview

Type: Absolute rotary encoder (single-turn/multi-turn options available)

Resolution: High-resolution options (e.g., 17-bit to 20-bit single-turn, multi-turn up to 16-bit or higher)

Output Signal: Supports multiple digital interfaces (e.g., SSI, BiSS-C, incremental output, etc.)

Protection Rating: Typically IP65, suitable for industrial environments (dustproof and splash-proof).

Mechanical Characteristics: Robust metal housing with high resistance to shock and vibration.

2. Key Features

High Precision & Resolution:

Single-turn resolution up to 17–20 bits (131,072 to 1,048,576 steps/rev), multi-turn resolution achieved via gear mechanism or electronic counting.

Absolute Position Output:

Retains position data after power loss, no battery required (some models rely on mechanical gear energy storage).

High-Speed Response:

Supports high rotational speeds (e.g., over 5000 RPM) with low-latency signal output.

Multiple Interface Options:

SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface), BiSS-C (open-source protocol), incremental output (A/B/Z phase), etc.

Wide Power Supply Range:

Typically supports 5V, 12–24V DC.

Compact Design:

Small form factor (e.g., flange size Φ40mm) for easy installation.

3. Typical Applications

Industrial Robots: Joint position feedback.

CNC Machines: Spindle or feed axis positioning.

Servo Motors: Absolute position detection in closed-loop control.

Energy Equipment: Wind turbine pitch systems, solar tracking systems.

4. Models & Selection

The TS5500 series may include multiple variants, such as:

TS5500-A: Standard single-turn absolute encoder.

TS5500-M: Multi-turn absolute encoder (mechanical gear energy storage).

Different resolutions (e.g., 17-bit, 20-bit) and interface options are available based on requirements.