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ARS60-AAU04096 | Absolute encoders

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1031437
$2,418.90 List price: $3,040.30
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The SICK ARS60-AAU04096 absolute encoder offers high precision position measurement with a 12-bit resolution and robust IP66 rated aluminum housing, ideal for industrial automation and motion control applications.

Product Name/Title: ARS60-AAU04096 | Absolute encoders

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1031437

Alternatively Known As: Absolute rotary encoder, SSI absolute encoder, hollow shaft encoder, position encoder

Technical Specifications
  • Resolution: 4,096 steps per revolution (12 bit)
  • Measuring step deviation: 0.005°
  • Error limits G: 0.035°
  • Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.005°
  • Communication interface: SSI with Gray code
  • Initialization time: 80 ms
  • Supply voltage: 10 to 32 V
  • Operating current: typically 60 mA
  • Connection type: 11-wire axial cable, 10 m length
  • Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft, 15 mm shaft diameter
  • Housing material: Aluminum die cast
  • Start-up torque: typically 0.6 Ncm
  • Operating torque: typically 0.4 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: up to 3,000 min⁻¹
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +85 °C
  • Enclosure rating: IP66
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 40mm x 60mm
  • Weight: 0.3 kg
Key Features
  • High resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution (12 bit)
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing with IP66 protection
  • Blind hollow shaft design with front clamp shaft characteristics
  • Low start-up torque of typically 0.6 Ncm and operating torque of 0.4 Ncm
  • Cable connection with 11-wire axial cable, 10 m length
  • Operating temperature range from -20 °C to +85 °C
  • High resistance to shocks (50 g, 11 ms) and vibration (20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz)
  • Communication via SSI interface with Gray code
  • Fast initialization time of 80 ms
  • Long bearing lifetime of 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with encoder mounting and electrical connections to ensure proper alignment and signal integrity.
Applications
  • Industrial automation for precise position measurement
  • Robotics and motion control systems
  • Machine tool feedback and control
  • Conveyor and material handling 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 replacement frequency and electronic waste
  • Low power consumption with typical operating current of 60 mA
  • Robust construction minimizes environmental impact from damage and failure
Warranty Information

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

Available Now

The SICK ARS60-AAU04096 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precise position measurement applications.