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AFM60E-TCTA004096 | Absolute encoders
The SICK AFM60E-TCTA004096 absolute encoder offers high precision position measurement with a 12-bit resolution and robust SSI interface, suitable for demanding industrial and safety applications.
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Product Name/Title: AFM60E-TCTA004096 | Absolute encoders
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1151823
Alternatively Known As: Rotary encoder, Absolute rotary encoder, SSI encoder, High resolution encoder, Industrial position sensor
Technical Specifications
- Max resolution: 4,096 steps per revolution x 4,096 revolutions (12 bit x 12 bit)
- Error limits: 0.2°
- Repeatability standard deviation: 0.002°
- Communication interface: SSI + incremental TTL
- Initialization time: 50 ms
- Position forming time: < 1 µs
- Code type: Gray code
- Clock frequency: ≤ 1 MHz
- Output frequency: ≤ 300 kHz
- Load current: ≤ 30 mA
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Through hollow shaft, 3/8 inch 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: ± 0.1 mm radial, ± 0.2 mm axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
- Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
- EMC compliant with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Enclosure rating: IP65 shaft side, IP67 housing side
- Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +85 °C
- Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Shock resistance: 50 g, 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 40mm x 60mm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
Key Features
- High resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit x 12 bit)
- Safety-related mean time to dangerous failure (MTTFD) of 250 years
- SSI communication interface with incremental TTL output
- Fast initialization time of 50 ms and position forming time under 1 µs
- Robust mechanical design with through hollow shaft and stainless steel shaft
- IP65 rated on shaft side and IP67 on housing side for protection against dust and water
- Wide operating temperature range from 0 °C to +85 °C
- Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
- High resistance to shocks (50 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 and motion control systems
- Machine tool feedback and control
- Safety-related applications requiring reliable encoder data
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- 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 AFM60E-TCTA004096 absolute encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.
