Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder | 4096 Steps/Rev | IO-Link V1.1 | IP65 Rated | by SICK
The Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder is designed for industrial automation, offering high resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution and an IO-Link V1.1 communication interface. Ideal for robotics and machine tools, it features a robust mechanical design with a stainless steel shaft and an IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
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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: Male connector, M12, 4-pin, universal
- Supply voltage: 18 to 30 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 1.5 W
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft
- Shaft diameter: 10 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 static movement: ± 0.3 mm radial and axial
- Permissible dynamic movement: ± 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, 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 COM3 (230.4 kBaud)
- Robust mechanical design with blind hollow shaft and stainless steel shaft
- IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Low operating and start-up torque (< 0.5 Ncm)
- Fast initialization time of 2 seconds and cycle time ≤ 3.2 ms
- Reverse polarity protection included
- High resistance to shocks (100 g) and vibration (20 g)
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with IO-Link devices and industrial automation equipment to ensure proper connection and configuration.
- Industrial automation for precise position and speed measurement
- Robotics requiring high resolution rotary encoders
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
- Process control systems
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Low power consumption of ≤ 1.5 W reduces energy usage
- Durable materials and long bearing lifetime minimize waste and replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK AHM36B-BDQC012x12 IO-Link Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and robotics requiring precise position and speed feedback.
