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Absolute Rotary Encoder AHM36A-S4AK012x12 | 4096 Steps/Rev | IP66 & IP67 Rated | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1073473
$1,503.30 List price: $1,889.40
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The AHM36A-S4AK012x12 absolute rotary encoder delivers high precision with 4,096 steps per revolution, making it ideal for industrial automation and robotics. With a robust design featuring an IP66 and IP67 rated enclosure, it ensures reliable performance in harsh environments. Built for safety-critical applications, this encoder operates within a wide temperature range of -40°C to +100°C, providing exceptional reliability and low power consumption.
Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 230 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Resolution: 4,096 steps per revolution, 4,096 revolutions (12 bit x 12 bit)
  • Error limits: 0.35° at 20°C
  • Repeatability standard deviation: 0.2° at 20°C
  • Communication interface: SSI
  • Initialization time: 100 ms
  • Position forming time: 125 µs
  • Code type: Gray code
  • Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V DC
  • Power consumption: ≤ 1.5 W (without load)
  • Connection type: 8-wire cable, 1.5 m length
  • Mechanical design: Solid shaft, face mount flange
  • Shaft diameter: 10 mm, length: 12 mm, stainless steel with flat
  • Housing material: Zinc, flange: Aluminum
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +100°C
  • Enclosure rating: IP66 and IP67
  • Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹
  • Moment of inertia: 2.5 gcm²
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^8 revolutions
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 60mm x 36mm
  • Weight: 0.12 kg
Key Features
  • High resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit x 12 bit)
  • Robust mechanical design with solid shaft and face mount flange
  • IP66 and IP67 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
  • Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +100°C
  • Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 1.5 W)
  • High reliability with MTTFD of 230 years according to EN ISO 13849-1
  • Communication via SSI interface with configurable code sequence
  • Stainless steel shaft with flat for secure mounting
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial encoder mounting and electrical connections to ensure proper operation and safety compliance.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for precise position measurement
  • Robotics requiring high resolution rotary encoders
  • Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
  • Safety-related applications in automated systems
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
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 AHM36A-S4AK012x12 absolute encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.