Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder | High Resolution 4096 Steps | CANopen Interface | IP65 Rated | by SICK
The Blind Hollow Shaft Encoder offers high resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution, making it ideal for industrial automation and robotics. With a robust CANopen communication interface and an IP65 rated enclosure, this encoder ensures reliable performance in demanding environments. Designed for precision in position and speed measurement, it’s perfect for machine tools and safety-critical applications.
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- Mean Time To Dangerous Failure (MTTFD): 270 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: CANopen with CiA DS-301 V4.02, DSP-305 LSS, Encoder Profile CIA DS-406 V3.2 Class C2
- Address setting: 0 to 127, default 5
- Data transmission rate: 20 kbit/s to 1,000 kbit/s, default 125 kbit/s
- Initialization time: 2 seconds
- Process data: Position, speed, temperature
- Connection type: 5-wire cable, 0.5 m length
- Supply voltage: 10 to 30 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 1.5 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft with 6 mm diameter shaft
- Shaft material: Stainless steel; Flange: Aluminum; Housing: Zinc
- Start up torque: 0.5 Ncm at 20 °C; Operating torque: < 0.5 Ncm
- 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: Compliant with EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Enclosure rating: IP65 (IEC 60529)
- Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +70 °C
- Storage temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- 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
- CANopen communication interface with CiA DS-301 V4.02 protocol
- Robust mechanical design with blind hollow shaft and front clamp
- IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Low power consumption ≤ 1.5 W with reverse polarity protection
- High mechanical durability with bearing lifetime of 2.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Wide operating temperature range from –20 °C to +70 °C
- High resistance to shocks (100 g) and vibration (20 g)
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician is recommended to ensure proper connection and configuration of the CANopen interface and mechanical mounting.
- Industrial automation for precise position and speed measurement
- Robotics requiring high-resolution rotary encoders
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment
- Safety-related applications with high reliability requirements
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- 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 for details.
The SICK AHM36B-BACJ012X12 encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.
