High-Resolution EtherCAT Encoder | 262,144 Steps | IP65/IP67 Protection | by SICK
The High-Resolution EtherCAT Encoder offers 262,144 steps per revolution, ensuring precise position feedback for industrial automation and robotics. With a robust mechanical design featuring a stainless steel shaft and IP65/IP67 protection, it's built for high-speed machinery monitoring and safety-related applications. Ideal for motion control systems, this encoder guarantees long-lasting performance with a bearing lifetime of 3 x 10^9 revolutions.
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- MTTFD: 80 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Error limits G: 0.03°
- Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.002°
- Communication interface: EtherCAT with CoE (CAN over EtherCAT®)
- Data transmission rate: 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s
- Transmission medium: CAT-5e cable
- Initialization time: 6 s
- Cycle time: 125 µs to 100 ms
- Supply voltage: 10 to 30 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 3 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft, 12 mm diameter
- Shaft material: Stainless steel
- Flange material: Zinc diecast
- Housing material: Aluminum
- Start up torque: 0.8 Ncm (+20 °C)
- Operating torque: 0.6 Ncm (+20 °C)
- Permissible movement static: ± 0.3 mm radial, ± 0.5 mm axial
- Permissible movement dynamic: ± 0.05 mm radial, ± 0.1 mm axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹
- Moment of inertia of rotor: 40 gcm²
- Bearing lifetime: 3 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 shaft side, IP67 housing side
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 30 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 58mm x 40mm x 58mm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- High resolution with 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit)
- EtherCAT communication interface with CoE (CAN over EtherCAT®)
- Robust mechanical design with blind hollow shaft and stainless steel shaft
- High operating speed up to 6,000 min⁻¹
- IP65 shaft side and IP67 housing side protection
- Reverse polarity protection
- Comprehensive diagnostics data available
- Long bearing lifetime of 3 x 10^9 revolutions
- Installation by a qualified technician or electrician experienced with EtherCAT devices and industrial encoders is recommended to ensure proper setup and safety compliance.
- Industrial automation and robotics requiring precise position feedback
- Motion control systems
- High-speed machinery monitoring
- Safety-related applications in manufacturing
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Low power consumption of ≤ 3 W reduces energy usage
- Durable materials and long bearing life minimize waste and replacement frequency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK AFS60A-BEEB262144 encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for high-precision industrial automation and safety applications.
