CAT. No.

3032/E
 1. This is an integrated product com-
bining a bearing with a rotation
sensor that detects the speed and
direction of rotation.

2. With a wide variety of models and

advanced functions available,
these bearings will make your
machines more compact and also
help in improving their reliability.

In recent years, industrial machines have been using electrical controls that make the machines simpler, allow
unmanned operation, and reduce the environment load. In view of this background, many sensors necessary for
electrical control are being used, and there is an increased need for bearings with sensors because they
simplify installation of sensors and help in making the machines more compact. Therefore, NTN has combined
its superior bearing technology and sensor technology to create a series of bearings with rotation sensors.

1 Construction and Principles

The rotation sensor is made up of a magnetic encoder (a multiple and S pole) of the magnetic encoder that is opposite to it and
pole magnet) and a magnetic sensor. outputs a corresponding electrical signal (with a rectangular
The magnetic encoder is fixed to the inner ring (the rotating ring) waveform).
of the bearing and the magnetic sensor is fixed to the outer ring Through numerical processing of these output signals, the
(the fixed ring). rotational speed can be calculated. In addition, because the
With the rotation of the shaft (and the inner ring), when the phase A output and phase B output signals have a mutual
magnetic encoder passes near the magnetic sensor, the electrical phase shift of 90 degrees, the direction of rotation can
magnetic sensor senses changes in the magnetic pole (N pole also be detected.

Outer ring (fixed ring)

Magnetic sensor
90 degrees C F
Magnetic encoder

Phase A E
output

B
Phase B
output D

A
Inner ring (rotating ring)
2 Applications
AC servo motors, DC servo motors, hydraulic
Output
motors, etc. signal
The adoption of NTN integrated rotation sensor
bearings allows detection of the rotational speeds
and rotational directions of motors. There is no need
to add an encoder outside the motor, which allows
NTN
the motor to be more compact. Intergated
Rotation Sensor
Bearing
Fig. Example

3 Specifications

Bearing model number 6202 6204 6206 6208 6209

Bearing tolerance class JISGrade 0ISONORMAL
Bearing inner diameter (mm)A 15 20 30 40 45
Bearing outer diameter (mm)B 35 47 62 80 85
Bearing width (mm):C 11 14 16 18 19
Sensor unit inner diameter (mm)D 18 29.5 40.6 53 57.3
Sensor unit outer diameter (mm)E 32 46.6 58 75 77
Sensor unit width (mm)F 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Basic dynamic load ratings (kN) 7.75 12.8 19.5 29.1 32.5
Basic static load ratings (kN) 3.6 6.65 11.3 17.8 20.4
Allowed axial load (static) (kN) 1.48 3.08 5.81 11 9.59
Radial internal clearance: C3 (mm) 0.0110.025 0.0130.028 0.0130.028 0.0150.033 0.0180.036
Lubrication Grease (Multemp SRL)
Seal type LU (Contact seal NBR)
Input voltage (+Vcc DC) 524
Number of output pulses 32 48 64 80 80
Number of signal phases Two phases (phase A and phase B)

Sensor output accuracy Adjacent period error: 5% or less

(See the section on Calculation of Duty cycle: 50 15% (35 to 65%)
Output Waveform Accuracy.)
Phase shift between phase A and phase B: 90 45 degrees (45 to 135 degrees)
Type of waveform Rectangular output waveform (open collector output, protective resistor 100 )
Red line: Input voltage +Vcc
White line: Output signal phase A
Connection of wire
Blue line: Output signal phase B
Black line: GND
Wire size AWG24 (UL)
Connector None/Optional
Wire bending radius (mm) Minimum radius: 12
Wire length (mm) 500
Ambient operating temperature (C) -25 to 120
Weight (kg) (Reference) Approx. 0.10 Approx. 0.13 Approx. 0.25 Approx. 0.45 Approx. 0.48
Connect a pull-up resistor between the power supply terminal and the each signal output terminals.
See the Electrical Circuit section for the values of the pull-up resistor, and set it so that the sink current is 20 mA or less.
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4 Calculation of Output Waveform Accuracy

The accuracy is calculated using the equations below for each output pulse per one rotation.

1. Adjacent period error (%) 2. Duty cycle (%) 3. Phase shift between
phase A and phase B (degrees)
TnTn1/Tn 100
Tp/Tn
100
Tab/Tn
360

Phase B
output waveform

Tab
cw

Phase A
output waveform
Tp

Tn Tn1

As viewed from the sensor unit side, when the inner ring is rotated
clockwise (CW), the phase B waveform rises before the rise of the
phase A waveform.

5 Electrical Circuit

Input voltage "Vcc"

Vcc:5V24V

Sensor Pull-up resistor "R" cw

Output signal phase A

Output signal phase B
Protective resistor
"100"

GND

The pull-up resistor must be adjusted so V out

that the sink current is 20 mA or less. V out

Caution:
Pull-up Resistor Examples
V out (Low) is the voltage value when the sensor operates. (When the
Input voltage "Vcc"DC Value of R waveform is Low.) This voltage value can be adjusted with the value
of the pull-up resistor R.
+5V 270 V out (Low) is calculated using the following equation:
outLowVcc100R100Vce
+9V 470 1. Internal protective resistance value: 100
+12V 680 2. Output saturation voltage for the sensor only. Vce (sat): 0.4 V (max)
Maximum sink current: 20 mA (both phase A and phase B)
+24V 1.5k sinkccR10020mA
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6 Reliability Test (Reference) 7 EMC Standard Test (Reference)

The signal accuracy measurement data for NTN integrated Power supply frequency and magnetic
rotation sensor bearings is shown below. Even when kept field standard: EN61000-4-8
static for 2,000 hours at 120C, the NTN integrated rotation
sensor bearings have stable signal properties, contributing
to improving the reliability of the units in which they are
used.

Handling Precautions
Adjacent period error
(left at 120C) Phase A
1. Do not let the ends of the wires come into contact with
Phase B
5
anything that has accumulated static electricity. It is possible
that the static electricity could damage the bearings.
Error ratio (%)

4
2. Do not build these bearings into machinery that produces
3
electromagnetic waves. Also, do not use them in areas where
2 electromagnetic waves are produced. It is possible that
electromagnetic waves could damage the bearings.
1
0
3. Do not use these bearings in areas where they may have
Initial After After After impact on human life.
value 500 hours 1500 hours 2000 hours
4. In the unlikely event of a sensor signal error, be sure to take
Time
safety measures, such as a backup system, etc.
5. Do not apply any load to the sensor unit.
6. Do not subject the integrated sensor bearings to any shock.
Duty cycle (left at 120C) Phase A 7. Do not put any load to the wires. Also, do not carry the
Phase B bearings by the wires.
65
8. Do not use the integrated sensor bearings in environments
60 where they can come into contact with or be penetrated by
water, oil or foreign matter (steel powder, dust).
Ratio (%)

55

50

45

40
Notes
35
Initial After After After
value 500 hours 1500 hours 2000 hours
Time
1. These bearings are compatible with RoHS instructions
(2002/95/EC).
2. NTN has high temperature application models for use
in locations where the ambient operating temperature
Phase shift between exceeds 120C. Please contact your NTN branch office or
phase A and phase B (left at 120C) sales office for details.
135 3. With respect to Ferromagnetic Field Resistant applica-
tion models for use in areas with strong magnetic fields,
120
Angle (degrees)

such as near high output motors, please contact your

105 NTN branch office or sales office for details.
90 4. If you must use these bearings for purposes other than those
75 specified in this catalog, please contact your nearest NTN
sales office.
60
45
Initial After After After
value 500 hours 1500 hours 2000 hours
Time

Each measurement is made at room temperature at

a speed of 60 min-1.