This Hall effect sensed encoder with magnetic indexing over 12 detents has a centre button with eight joystick directions and centre push function. The Elma Multi Wheel Encoder is suitable for use in equipment required to be used in outdoor environments and is sealed to IP66.
Other standard features include LED backlit illumination (RGB), which can be programmed to change colour with each switch activation; 3Vdc operation; UART output; LED control interface; six positions ZIF or solder pads connection and a full metal front-end in clear or black. Options available include custom front-end shape and colour, alternative connectors, cabling and pinning and IP67 or IP68 sealing.
The ELMA Multi Wheel rotary encoder has an operating temperature range of -20 to +70°C and working life of 1,000,000 encoder revolutions and 500,000 joystick actuations and can be mounted to the front or rear of control panels.