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AFM60A-THLA262144 | Absolute encoders

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1092257
$2,353.30 List price: $2,957.90
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The SICK AFM60A-THLA262144 Absolute Encoder offers high precision and reliability with 18-bit resolution and robust construction, ideal for industrial automation and safety applications.

Product Name/Title: AFM60A-THLA262144 | Absolute encoders

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1092257

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

Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 250 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Max resolution: 262,144 steps/rev (18 bit) x 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
  • Error limits G: 0.03°
  • Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.002°
  • Communication interface: SSI + incremental / HTL
  • Initialization time: 50 ms
  • Position forming time: < 1 µs
  • Code type: Gray code
  • Clock frequency: ≤ 2 MHz
  • Output frequency: ≤ 820 kHz
  • Load current: ≤ 30 mA
  • Connection type: Male connector, M23, 12-pin, radial
  • Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
  • Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
  • Reverse polarity protection: Yes
  • Mechanical design: Through hollow shaft
  • Shaft diameter: 15 mm
  • Start up torque: < 0.8 Ncm (+20 °C)
  • Operating torque: < 0.6 Ncm (+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
  • Moment of inertia of rotor: 40 gcm²
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
  • EMC: According to 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
  • Storage 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 15 mm shaft diameter
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing and flange with stainless steel shaft
  • Communication via SSI and incremental HTL interface
  • 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 against dust and water
  • Wide operating temperature range from –40 °C to +100 °C
  • Certified with EU, UK, ACMA, Moroccan declarations of conformity and cULus certificate
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and automation equipment to ensure proper connection and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for precise position measurement
  • Robotics requiring high-resolution rotary feedback
  • Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
  • Safety-related applications requiring reliable encoder feedback
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
  • AS/NZS 3112 – Plugs and Socket-Outlets (Type I Plug)
Environmental Benefits
  • Low power consumption reduces energy usage in industrial systems
  • Durable materials and robust design extend product lifespan, reducing waste
Warranty Information

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

Available Now

The SICK AFM60A-THLA262144 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.