Series 12CE
12mm Rotary Encoder w/Illuminated Shaft
. Compact 12mm package size
. Single, dual and tri-color LED backlit shaft
. Rotational life (30,000 cycles)
. Switch life (20,000 actuations)
. Variety of standard resolutions and detent options
Applications
. Consumer portable electronics
. Commercial appliances
. Instrument amplifiers and guitar effects
. Keyboards and synthesizers
. Communications equipment
Ordering Information
LED
Terminal
Shaft
Shaft
Trim
LED
Detent
Option
Series
12CE
Resolution
12
Option
Configuration
Length
Color
3
H
20
B
T
N
Code
Spec.
Code
N
12
Spec.
Code
Spec.
12
24
12 PPR
24 PPR
No Detents
12 Detents*
24 Detents**
Vertical/Rear Mount
Thread Bushing, PC Pins
Vertical/Rear Mount
Sleeve Bushing, PC Pins
Horizontal/Side Mount
Sleeve Bushing, PC Pins,
10mm Height
H
24
K
*Available w/12 PPR only
**Available w/12 & 24 PPR
Code
Spec.
N
Knurled
B
F
(18 teeth)
Horizontal/Side Mount
Thread Bushing, PC Pins
10mm Height
Flatted
Code
Spec.
Y
1
2
3
4
5
A
B
C
D
E
T
Red
Blue
Orange
White
Green
Code Spec.*
Code Spec.
15
16
17
18
20
21
24
25
26
15 mm
16 mm
17.5 mm
18.5 mm
20 mm
21 mm
24 mm
25 mm
26 mm
1-Color
1
(no switch)
2-Color
(w/switch)
3-Color
Blue/Orange
Green/Red
Blue/Green
Green/Orange
Blue/Red
Red/Green/Blue
2
3
(w/switch)
* See shaft length and trim options (LM) for availability by shaft trim.
2022-07-13 Rev. C
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