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Absolute Encoder AFM60A-BHPA262144 | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65/IP67 Rated | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1063515
$2,162.40 List price: $2,717.90
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The Absolute Encoder AFM60A-BHPA262144 offers high precision with 262,144 steps per revolution and a robust blind hollow shaft design. Ideal for industrial automation and robotics, it features an IP65/IP67 rating for dust and water protection, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. With low power consumption and a long bearing lifetime, this encoder is perfect for safety-critical applications requiring accurate position feedback.

Product Name/Title: Absolute Encoder AFM60A-BHPA262144 | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65/IP67 Rated | by SICK

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1063515

Alternatively Known As: Rotary Absolute Encoder, SSI Absolute Encoder, High Resolution Encoder, Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder

Technical Specifications
  • Resolution: 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit) and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
  • Error limits G: 0.03°
  • Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.002°
  • Communication interface: SSI with Gray code
  • Initialization time: 50 ms
  • Position forming time: < 1 µs
  • Clock frequency: ≤ 2 MHz
  • Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
  • Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
  • Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft with 15 mm diameter
  • Materials: Stainless steel shaft, aluminum flange and housing
  • Start-up torque: < 0.8 Ncm at 20 °C
  • Operating torque: < 0.6 Ncm at 20 °C
  • Permissible movement static: ± 0.3 mm radial, ± 0.5 mm axial
  • Permissible movement dynamic: ± 0.05 mm radial, ± 0.1 mm axial
  • Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹
  • Moment of inertia of rotor: 40 gcm²
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
  • EMC: Compliant with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
  • Enclosure rating: IP65 shaft side, IP67 housing side
  • Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
  • Resistance to shocks: 60 g, 6 ms
  • Resistance to vibration: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
  • Weight: 0.2 kg
Key Features
  • High resolution with 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit) and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
  • Blind hollow shaft mechanical design with 15 mm shaft diameter
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing and flange with stainless steel shaft
  • Low start-up torque (< 0.8 Ncm) and operating torque (< 0.6 Ncm)
  • IP65 rated on shaft side and IP67 on housing side for dust and water protection
  • Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
  • Communication via SSI interface with Gray code
  • Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
  • High mechanical durability with bearing lifetime of 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Safety-related parameter MTTFD of 250 years according to EN ISO 13849-1
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and mechanical integration of encoders to ensure proper alignment and connection.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for precise position measurement
  • Robotics requiring high accuracy rotary position feedback
  • Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
  • Safety-related systems requiring reliable encoder feedback
Standards & Compliance
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
Environmental Benefits
  • Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing electronic waste
  • Low power consumption contributes to energy efficiency in industrial systems
Warranty Information

Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.

Available Now

The SICK AFM60A-BHPA262144 absolute encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision.