Encoder Parameters for Common Closed-Loop Stepper Motors (1000 PPR / 4000 CPR)

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Daniel Zhang

Last updated on Jul 14, 2026

This article describes the encoder parameters commonly used in NEMA 23 and NEMA 24 closed-loop stepper motors.

1. Encoder Model Suffix: 23HSXX-E1000, 34HSXX-E1000

Encoder Appearance:

Electrical Specifications:

Parameter Value
Output Circuit Type Differential (Line Driver)
Encoder Type Optical Incremental
Encoder Resolution 1000 PPR (4000 CPR)
Output Signal Channels 2 (A, B) + Z index
Supply Voltage Min 4 V
Supply Voltage Max 5 V
Output Current 100 mA
Output High Voltage 5 V
Output Low Voltage 4.5 V
Output Frequency Max 60 kHz

Waveform Graph:

  • Waveform ratio: a + b = 0.5T ± 0.1T; c + d = 0.5T ± 0.1T
  • Z signal width: 0.25T ± 0.15T
  • A, B phase absolute angle error: ≤ 0.2T
  • Cycle error: ≤ 0.05T
  • T = 360° / N (where N is the number of output pulses per revolution)
  • The relative phase positions of the A, B, and Z signals are not specified.

2. Encoder Model Suffix: 17HSXX-E1000, 17HSXX-E1K

Encoder Appearance:

Electrical Specifications:

Parameter Value
Output Circuit Type Differential (Line Driver)
Encoder Type Optical Incremental
Encoder Resolution 1000 PPR (4000 CPR)
Output Signal Channels 2 (A, B) + Z index
Supply Voltage 5 V (regulated)
Output High Voltage < 4 V
Output Low Voltage < 1 V

Waveform Graph:

  • Waveform ratio: a + b = 0.5T ± 0.1T; c + d = 0.5T ± 0.1T
  • Z signal width: 0.25T ± 0.15T
  • A, B phase absolute angle error: ≤ 0.2T
  • Cycle error: ≤ 0.05T
  • T = 360° / N (where N is the number of output pulses per revolution)
  • The relative phase positions of the A, B, and Z signals are not specified.

3. Encoder Model Suffix: 17XX-ME1K, 23XX-ME1K

Encoder Appearance:

Electrical Specifications:

Parameter Value
Output Circuit Type Differential (Line Driver)
Encoder Type Magnetic Incremental
Encoder Resolution 1000 PPR (4000 CPR)
Output Signal Channels 3 (A, B, Z)
Supply Voltage Min 3.3 V
Supply Voltage Max 5.5 V
Output Current 20 mA
Output High Voltage 5 V
Output Low Voltage 0.2 V
Output Frequency Max 400 kHz

Waveform Graph: