Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder | 4096 Steps & Revolutions | IO-Link V1.1 | IP65 Rated | by SICK
The Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder is designed for industrial automation, featuring a high resolution of 4,096 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions. With an IO-Link V1.1 communication interface and an IP65 rated enclosure, it ensures reliable performance in demanding environments. Ideal for robotics and machine tools, this encoder offers fast initialization and low power consumption, making it a perfect choice for precise position and speed measurement.
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- MTTFD: 240 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Resolution: 4,096 steps per revolution (12 bit), 4,096 revolutions (12 bit)
- Max resolution: 12 bit x 12 bit (4,096 x 4,096)
- Error limits G: 0.35° at 20 °C
- Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.25° at 20 °C
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.1 / COM3 (230.4 kBaud)
- Initialization time: 2 seconds
- Cycle time: ≤ 3.2 ms
- Process data: Position, speed
- Parameterising data: Number of steps per revolution, number of revolutions, PRESET, counting direction, sampling rate for speed calculation, unit for output of speed value
- Status information: Via status LED
- Connection type: Cable, 4-wire, universal, 1.5 m
- Supply voltage: 18 to 30 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 1.5 W
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft
- Shaft diameter: 8 mm
- Shaft material: Stainless steel
- Flange material: Aluminum
- Housing material: Zinc
- Start up torque: < 0.5 Ncm at +20 °C
- Operating torque: < 0.5 Ncm at +20 °C
- Permissible movement static: ± 0.3 mm radial and axial
- Permissible movement dynamic: ± 0.1 mm radial and axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹
- Moment of inertia of rotor: 15 gcm²
- Bearing lifetime: 2.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
- EMC: According to EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3 and EN 61131-9
- Enclosure rating: IP65 (IEC 60529)
- Permissible relative humidity: 90% (no condensation)
- Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +70 °C
- Storage temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C without package
- Resistance to shocks: 100 g, 6 ms (EN 60068-2-27)
- Resistance to vibration: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz (EN 60068-2-6)
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 60mm x 36mm
- Weight: 0.12 kg
- High resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions
- IO-Link V1.1 communication interface with 230.4 kBaud
- Robust mechanical design with blind hollow shaft and stainless steel shaft
- IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Low power consumption ≤ 1.5 W with reverse polarity protection
- High reliability with MTTFD of 240 years according to EN ISO 13849-1
- Fast initialization time of 2 seconds and cycle time ≤ 3.2 ms
- Resistance to shocks up to 100 g and vibration up to 20 g
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with IO-Link devices and industrial automation standards to ensure proper integration and safety.
- Industrial automation for precise position and speed measurement
- Robotics requiring high resolution rotary encoders
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
- Process control systems
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Low power consumption reduces energy usage in industrial systems
- Durable design minimizes waste and replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK AHM36B-BBQK012x12 IO-Link Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and robotics requiring precise position and speed feedback.
