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AFM60A-TERA262144 | Absolute encoders
The SICK AFM60A-TERA262144 Absolute Encoder offers high precision and reliability with 18-bit resolution and robust construction, ideal for industrial automation and safety applications.
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Product Name/Title: AFM60A-TERA262144 | Absolute encoders
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1052629
Alternatively Known As: Rotary Absolute Encoder, High Resolution Encoder, SSI Absolute Encoder, Incremental Encoder
Technical Specifications
- Resolution: 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit) and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
- Error limit: 0.03°
- Repeatability standard deviation: 0.002°
- Communication interface: SSI + incremental, Gray code
- Initialization time: 50 ms
- Position forming time: < 1 µs
- Clock frequency: ≤ 2 MHz
- Output frequency: ≤ 820 kHz
- Load current: ≤ 30 mA
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Through hollow shaft, 12 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 static movement: ± 0.3 mm radial, ± 0.5 mm axial
- Permissible dynamic movement: ± 0.05 mm radial, ± 0.1 mm axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
- Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- EMC compliance: 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
- Shock resistance: 60 g, 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 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)
- Through hollow shaft mechanical design with 12 mm shaft diameter
- Robust aluminum die cast housing and flange with stainless steel shaft
- Communication via SSI and incremental interface with Gray code
- Fast initialization time of 50 ms and position forming time under 1 µs
- Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
- High operating speed up to 9,000 min⁻¹
- IP65 rated shaft side and IP67 rated housing side for protection
- Wide operating temperature range from –40 °C to +100 °C
- High resistance to shocks (60 g) and vibration (20 g)
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-resolution rotary feedback
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
- Safety-related motion control 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
- 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 for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK AFM60A-TERA262144 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for high-precision industrial automation and safety-related applications.
