High Precision Rotary Encoder ARS60 | 256 Steps/Rev | IP66 Rated | Solid Shaft Design | by SICK
The High Precision Rotary Encoder ARS60 is engineered for industrial automation, featuring 256 steps per revolution and an IP66 rated enclosure for superior dust and water protection. With a solid shaft design and a wide operating temperature range of -20°C to +85°C, this encoder is perfect for robotics, motion control, and precision measurement applications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments.
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Product Name/Title: High Precision Rotary Encoder ARS60 | 256 Steps/Rev | IP66 Rated | Solid Shaft Design | by SICK
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1035484
Alternatively Known As: Rotary Encoder ARS60, SICK ARS60 Encoder, High Precision Rotary Encoder
- 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
- Initialization time: 80 ms
- Code type: Binary
- 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
- Mechanical design: Solid shaft, face mount flange
- Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
- Shaft length: 19 mm
- Housing material: Aluminum die cast
- 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
- Resistance to shocks: 50 g, 11 ms
- Resistance to vibration: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 58mm x 40mm x 58mm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- High resolution with 256 steps per revolution (8 bit)
- Solid shaft with face mount flange design
- IP66 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
- Low start-up torque of typically 0.4 Ncm
- Operating temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
- High resistance to shocks (50 g) and vibration (20 g)
- Cable connection with 22 wires, 5 m length
- Compliance with multiple international certifications including EU, UK, ACMA, China-RoHS, and cULus
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with rotary encoders and electrical safety standards to ensure proper integration and compliance.
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Safety-related monitoring in machinery
- Precision measurement in manufacturing processes
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low operating current (typ. 90 mA)
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK ARS60-H4M00256 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.
