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AFM60A-S4RL262144 | Absolute encoders
The SICK AFM60A-S4RL262144 Absolute Encoder offers high precision with 18-bit resolution and robust construction, ideal for industrial automation and safety-related applications.
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Product Name/Title: AFM60A-S4RL262144 | Absolute encoders
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1097681
Alternatively Known As: Rotary Encoder, Absolute Rotary Encoder, SSI Encoder, High Resolution Encoder, Industrial Position Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Resolution: 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit), 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
- Error limit: 0.03°
- Repeatability standard deviation: 0.002°
- Communication interface: SSI + incremental
- Initialization time: 50 ms
- Position forming time: < 1 µs
- Code type: Gray code
- Clock frequency: ≤ 2 MHz
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Solid shaft, face mount flange
- Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
- Operating torque: < 0.3 Ncm
- Permissible shaft loading: 80 N radial, 40 N axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
- Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Enclosure rating: IP65 shaft side, IP67 housing side
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- EMC compliant with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 40mm x 60mm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
Key Features
- High resolution with 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit) and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
- Solid shaft with 10 mm diameter and flat for secure mounting
- Robust aluminum die-cast housing with IP65/IP67 protection
- Low operating torque below 0.3 Ncm for minimal mechanical load
- SSI communication interface with incremental output
- Wide operating temperature range from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
- High mechanical reliability 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 by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper connection and calibration.
Applications
- Industrial automation for precise position measurement
- Robotics requiring high-resolution rotary feedback
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
- Safety-related applications in automated systems
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-S4RL262144 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.
