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ARS60-F4M00256 | Absolute encoders

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1032703
$2,401.00 List price: $3,017.90
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The SICK ARS60-F4M00256 Absolute Encoder offers precise position measurement with high resolution and robust design, suitable for demanding industrial applications.

Product Name/Title: ARS60-F4M00256 | Absolute encoders

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1032703

Alternatively Known As: Absolute rotary encoder, position encoder, industrial encoder, shaft encoder

Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 300 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Number of steps per revolution: 256 (8 bit)
  • Measuring step deviation: 0.005°
  • Error limits G: 0.035°
  • Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.005°
  • Communication interface: Parallel data world
  • Code type: Gray
  • Supply voltage: 10 to 32 V
  • Operating current: Typically 90 mA
  • Switching level of control inputs: Logic H = 0.7 x US, Logic L = 0 to 0.3 x US
  • Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
  • Start up torque: Typically 0.4 Ncm
  • Operating torque: Typically 0.3 Ncm
  • Permissible shaft loading: 20 N radial, 10 N axial
  • Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹ with shaft seal, ≤ 10,000 min⁻¹ without shaft seal
  • Moment of inertia of rotor: 54 gcm²
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10⁹ revolutions
  • Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
  • EMC: According to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
  • Enclosure rating: IP66 (IEC 60529)
  • Permissible relative humidity: 90% (no condensation)
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C to +85°C
  • Storage temperature range: -40°C to +100°C
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
  • Weight: 0.3 kg
Key Features
  • High resolution with 256 steps per revolution (8 bit)
  • Gray code type with adjustable code sequence parameter
  • Solid shaft with face mount flange and 10 mm diameter
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing with IP66 rating
  • High resistance to shocks (50 g) and vibration (20 g)
  • Wide operating temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
  • Low operating torque of typically 0.3 Ncm
  • Cable connection with 22 wires, 5 m length
  • Fast initialization time of 80 ms
  • Certified with multiple conformity declarations including EU, UK, ACMA, cULus, and China RoHS
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and mechanical integration of encoders to ensure proper operation and safety.
Applications
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Robotics and motion control
  • Position and speed measurement in manufacturing
  • Safety-related monitoring in machinery
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
Environmental Benefits
  • Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
  • Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
  • Compliance with China RoHS ensures reduced hazardous substances
Warranty Information

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

Available Now

The SICK ARS60-F4M00256 Absolute Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-related applications.