Incremental Rotary Encoder | 500 Pulses/Rev | 6-Channel Output | IP67 Rated | by SICK
The Incremental Rotary Encoder is designed for precise position feedback with 500 pulses per revolution and a robust 6-channel output. Ideal for industrial automation and robotics, it features a high operating speed of up to 9,000 min⁻¹ and an IP67 rated housing for reliable performance in harsh environments. With reverse polarity and short-circuit protection, this encoder ensures durability and accuracy in demanding applications.
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Alternatively Known As: Incremental rotary encoder, industrial encoder, position encoder, shaft encoder
- Pulses per revolution: 500
- Measuring step: 90°, electric/pulses per revolution
- Error limits: ± 0.3°
- Communication interface: Incremental HTL / Push pull
- Number of signal channels: 6
- Initialization time: 40 ms
- Output frequency: ≤ 300 kHz
- Load current: ≤ 30 mA
- Power consumption: ≤ 0.5 W (without load)
- Connection type: Cable, 8-wire, universal, 5 m
- Supply voltage: 10 ... 32 V
- Reference signal: 1, position 90°, logically gated with A and B
- Reverse polarity protection: Yes
- Short-circuit protection of outputs: Yes
- 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 61000-6-4
- Enclosure rating: IP67 housing side and cable connection, IP65 shaft 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): 58mm x 40mm x 58mm
- Weight: 0.3 kg
- Incremental communication interface with HTL / Push pull signals
- 6-channel output for precise position feedback
- High operating speed up to 9,000 min⁻¹
- Robust mechanical design with solid shaft and face mount flange
- IP67 rated housing side and cable connection for harsh environments
- Reverse polarity and short-circuit protection
- Low power consumption ≤ 0.5 W without load
- High accuracy with error limits ± 0.3° and measuring step deviation ± 0.2°
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and mechanical integration of incremental encoders to ensure proper connection and alignment.
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Conveyor systems and material handling
- Machine tool feedback and positioning
- Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Complies with AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
- Durable design reduces replacement frequency and electronic waste
- Low power consumption contributes to energy efficiency in industrial systems
Standard manufacturer warranty applies. Please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
The SICK DFS60E-S4EM00500 incremental encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precise motion control applications.
