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Absolute Encoders AFM60A-THAK262144 | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65/IP67 Rated | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1070946
$2,081.90 List price: $2,616.70
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Absolute encoders like the AFM60A-THAK262144 deliver high precision with 262,144 steps per revolution and a robust design for industrial automation. Ideal for robotics and motion control, this encoder features a through hollow shaft for easy integration and operates in extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +100 °C. With low power consumption and fast initialization, it ensures reliable performance in safety-critical applications.

Product Name/Title: Absolute Encoders AFM60A-THAK262144 | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65/IP67 Rated | by SICK

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1070946

Alternatively Known As: Absolute rotary encoder, high resolution encoder, SSI encoder, hollow shaft encoder

Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 250 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Max resolution: 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit) x 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: Through hollow shaft, 15 mm diameter
  • Materials: Stainless steel shaft, aluminum flange and housing
  • Start-up torque: < 0.8 Ncm
  • Operating torque: < 0.6 Ncm
  • Permissible movement static: ± 0.3 mm radial, ± 0.5 mm axial
  • Permissible movement dynamic: ± 0.05 mm radial, ± 0.1 mm axial
  • Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
  • Enclosure rating: IP65 shaft side, IP67 housing side
  • 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)
  • Through hollow shaft mechanical design with 15 mm shaft diameter
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing and flange with stainless steel shaft
  • IP65 rated on shaft side and IP67 on housing side for protection against dust and water
  • Low start-up torque (< 0.8 Ncm) and operating torque (< 0.6 Ncm)
  • Fast initialization time of 50 ms and position forming time under 1 µs
  • SSI communication interface with Gray code and adjustable CW/CCW sequence
  • Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
  • High mechanical durability with bearing lifetime of 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
  • Certified with multiple international conformity declarations including EU, UK, ACMA, and cULus
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper connection and calibration according to manufacturer guidelines.
Applications
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Robotics and motion control
  • Precision machinery requiring accurate position feedback
  • Safety-related applications in manufacturing
Standards & Compliance
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
Environmental Benefits
  • Low power consumption reduces energy usage in industrial systems
  • Durable design minimizes replacement frequency and electronic waste
Warranty Information

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

Available Now

The SICK AFM60A-THAK262144 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for precision industrial automation and safety-critical applications.