Incremental Rotary Encoder | 15 Pulses per Revolution | IP67 Rated | Robust Mechanical Design | by SICK
The Incremental Rotary Encoder is designed for precise position and speed measurement in industrial automation. With 15 pulses per revolution and a robust mechanical design, it ensures high reliability and performance in demanding environments. Ideal for robotics, conveyor systems, and machine tool feedback, this encoder operates within a wide temperature range of -40°C to +100°C, making it perfect for various applications.
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- Pulses per revolution: 15
- Measuring step: 90° electric/pulses per revolution
- Measuring step deviation: ±0.08°
- Error limits: ±0.05°
- Communication interface: Incremental TTL / RS-422
- Number of signal channels: 6
- Initialization time: 40 ms
- Output frequency: ≤ 600 kHz
- Load current: ≤ 30 mA
- Operating current: 40 mA (without load)
- Connection type: Male connector, M23, 12-pin, radial
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 5.5 V
- Reference signal: 1, positioned at 90° electric, logically gated with A and B
- Mechanical design: Solid shaft, face mount flange
- Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
- Shaft length: 19 mm
- Shaft material: Stainless steel
- Flange material: Aluminum
- Housing material: Aluminum die cast
- Start up torque: 0.5 Ncm (+20 °C)
- Operating torque: 0.3 Ncm (+20 °C)
- Permissible shaft loading: 80 N radial, 40 N axial
- Operating speed: ≤ 9,000 min⁻¹
- Moment of inertia of rotor: 6.2 gcm²
- Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^10 revolutions
- Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
- EMC: According to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Enclosure rating: IP67 housing side, IP65 shaft side
- Permissible relative humidity: 90% (no condensation)
- Operating temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Resistance to shocks: 70 g, 6 ms
- Resistance to vibration: 30 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 58mm x 40mm x 58mm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- High reliability with MTTFD of 300 years according to EN ISO 13849-1
- Incremental communication interface with TTL / RS-422
- 6-channel signal output with 15 pulses per revolution
- Robust mechanical design with solid shaft and face mount flange
- IP67 rated housing for protection against dust and water
- Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +100°C
- Short-circuit protection on outputs
- Low start-up torque of 0.5 Ncm and operating torque of 0.3 Ncm
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with incremental encoders and electrical safety standards to ensure proper connection and operation.
- Industrial automation for precise position and speed measurement
- Robotics and motion control systems
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- Machine tool feedback and control
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
- Low power consumption electronics contribute to energy efficiency
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK DFS60B-S4AA00015 Incremental Rotary Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precise motion control applications.
