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Penlink > Products > Encoders > Magnetic Encoders > Explosion Safe Encoders > XR56A
XR56A

XR56A

Reliable Performance in Hazardous Environments

The XR56 SMARTSafe™ 4.5″ Magnetic Encoder is a rugged, no-bearing rotary encoder designed for hazardous duty applications.

ATEX and UL approved, it ensures reliable performance in gas and ATEX dust environments, making it a durable choice for industrial applications.

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Categories: Magnetic Encoders, Explosion Safe Encoders, Heavy Mill Duty Encoders Tags: Explosion Safe, Heavy Duty Mill
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XR56A

Reliable Performance in Hazardous Environments

The XR56 SMARTSafe™ 4.5″ Magnetic Encoder delivers exceptional reliability in hazardous environments with its modular, no-bearing design. Certified for ATEX and UL applications, it withstands gas and dust exposure while eliminating the need for barriers, isolators, or explosion-proof glands in Level 2 installations.

Whether in paint booths, draw works, or coil tubing rigs, the XR56 ensures continuous operation in the harshest industrial settings. Built to endure vibration, shock, liquids, and contaminants, it outperforms traditional encoders that rely on fragile bearings.

For Level 1 applications, the XR56 integrates with XRB1 or XRB2 isolators, allowing intrinsically safe wiring instead of costly explosion-proof conduit.

Unlike conventional optical encoders, the XR56 mounts directly on your application shaft, providing unmatched durability and fault protection against short circuits and wiring issues. By eliminating bearings—the most common point of failure—the XR56 keeps your critical systems running 24/7 with minimal maintenance.

  • Replaces BEI H38 and Dynapar X25 explosion-proof encoders
  • Eliminates large & costly flange adapters & flowerpots
  • Fits shafts 0.500″ – 3.188″ [10 – 85 mm]
  • Thin profile reduces overall motor depth
  • No air gap adjustment required
  • Shrugs off dirt, oil, and water contamination
  • No glass disks to break or optics to fail
  • 4,500,000+ hour MTBF design
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XR56A

Technical Specification

 

Technical Information
Operating Power (Add load and cable drive current as required)
Division 1, Zone 1 (XRB3): 12-24VDC In/Out, 150 mA
Division 2, Zone 2: 5-24VDC In/Out, 150 mA
Output Format A Quad B with marker (A, /A, B, /B, Z, /Z)
Frequency Range 0 to 165 kHz
Maximum Cable Length Division 1, Zone 1: Encoder 500′, Isolator 1000′
Division 2, Zone 2 (5 to 12 VDC in): 500′
Division 2, Zone 2 (15 to 24 VDC in): 250′
Temperature -40°C to 80°C (Storage: -40°C to 100°C)
Environmental IP54 (see manual for details)
Vibration 5-2000Hz, 20G; 100G Shock
Weight 2-3 lbs [0.9-1.4kg]
Certifications ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 & 21 Group IIC
cULus Class I Div 1 and Zone 0 Group A, B, C, D*
ATEX/IECEx Zone 2 & 22 Group IIC
cULus Class I Div. 2 Groups A, B, C, D
*See installation drawings for Warnings and Limitations.
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If our standard selection doesn’t meet your application’s requirements, we are happy to develop a modified standard or customized solution.

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