High Precision Rotary Encoder ARS60 | 42 Steps per Revolution | IP65 Rated Aluminum Housing | by SICK
The High Precision Rotary Encoder ARS60 is designed for industrial automation, featuring 42 steps per revolution and a robust aluminum die cast housing with an IP65 rating. With a fast initialization time of 80 ms and high resistance to shocks and vibrations, it's perfect for robotics, motion control, and safety-critical applications requiring reliable position feedback.
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- Mean Time To Dangerous Failure (MTTFD): 300 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Number of steps per revolution: 42
- Measuring step: 360° / number of steps
- Measuring step deviation: 0.016°
- Error limits G: 0.046°
- Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.005°
- Communication interface: Parallel data world
- Initialization time: 80 ms
- Code type: Gray
- Code sequence parameter adjustable: Clockwise increasing
- Measured value backlash: 0.005°
- Response threshold: 0.003°
- Connection type: Male connector, M23, 21-pin, radial
- 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
- Actuation of set button: ≥ 100 ms
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft
- Shaft diameter: 15 mm
- Housing material: Aluminum die cast
- Start up torque: Typically 0.6 Ncm
- Operating torque: Typically 0.4 Ncm
- Permissible static movement: ±0.3 mm radial, ±0.5 mm axial
- Permissible dynamic movement: ±0.1 mm radial, ±0.2 mm axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 3000 min⁻¹
- Bearing lifetime: 3.6 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 (male connector)
- 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 2000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- High resolution with 42 steps per revolution
- Gray code type with adjustable code sequence parameter
- Robust aluminum die cast housing with IP65 rating
- Blind hollow shaft with front clamp shaft design
- Low start-up torque of typically 0.6 Ncm and operating torque of 0.4 Ncm
- Operating temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
- High resistance to shocks (50 g) and vibration (20 g)
- EMC compliant according to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Long bearing lifetime of 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
- Fast initialization time of 80 ms
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial rotary encoders and electrical safety standards to ensure proper connection and calibration.
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Precision measurement in manufacturing processes
- Safety-related applications requiring reliable position feedback
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
- Low power consumption with operating current typically 90 mA
- Compliance with China-RoHS ensures reduced hazardous substances
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK ARS60-FAA00042 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring precise position feedback.
