High Resolution Rotary Encoder AFM60E | 4096 Steps & Revolutions | IP65/IP67 Rated | by SICK
The High Resolution Rotary Encoder AFM60E is engineered for precision in industrial automation, featuring 4,096 steps and revolutions with a remarkable repeatability of 0.002°. Its robust design includes a stainless steel shaft and an IP65/IP67 rating for dust and water protection, making it ideal for demanding environments. Perfect for robotics and motion control, this encoder ensures reliable position feedback in safety-critical applications.
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- MTTFD (mean time to dangerous failure): 250 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Number of steps per revolution: 4,096 (12 bit)
- Number of revolutions: 4,096 (12 bit)
- Max resolution: 12 bit x 12 bit (4,096 x 4,096)
- Error limits G: 0.2°
- Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.002°
- Communication interface: SSI
- Initialization time: 50 ms
- Position forming time: < 1 µs
- Code type: Gray
- Clock frequency: ≤ 1 MHz
- Connection type: Cable, 8-wire, universal, 5 m
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.7 W (without load)
- Mechanical design: Through hollow shaft
- Shaft diameter: 8 mm
- Shaft material: Stainless steel
- Flange material: Aluminum
- Housing material: Aluminum die cast
- 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: ± 0.1 mm (radial), ± 0.2 mm (axial)
- Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
- Moment of inertia of the rotor: 40 gcm²
- Bearing lifetime: 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
- EMC: According to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Enclosure rating: IP65 shaft side, IP67 housing side
- Permissible relative humidity: 90% (no condensation)
- Operating temperature range: 0 °C to +85 °C
- Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Resistance to shocks: 50 g, 6 ms
- Resistance to vibration: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
- Weight: 0.2 kg
- High resolution with 4,096 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions (12 bit x 12 bit)
- Robust mechanical design with through hollow shaft and stainless steel shaft
- High repeatability with standard deviation of 0.002°
- Fast position forming time of less than 1 microsecond
- IP65 rated on shaft side and IP67 on housing side for protection against dust and water
- Reverse polarity protection and low power consumption (≤ 0.7 W)
- Communication via SSI interface with adjustable code sequence parameters
- Long bearing lifetime of 3.0 x 10^9 revolutions
- Operating temperature range from 0 °C to +85 °C
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with rotary encoders and electrical safety standards to ensure proper connection and calibration.
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Precision machinery requiring accurate position feedback
- Safety-related applications in manufacturing
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Low power consumption reduces energy usage
- Durable design minimizes replacement frequency and waste
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK AFM60E-TBAM004096 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.
