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Optical Rotary Encoder EKS36-2KF0A0S12 | 18 Bit Resolution | SIL2 Safety Compliance | IP40 Enclosure | by SICK
The Optical Rotary Encoder EKS36-2KF0A0S12 offers exceptional 18-bit resolution and SIL2 safety compliance, making it perfect for industrial automation and safety-critical applications. With a robust design that withstands shocks and vibrations, this encoder ensures precise position measurement and reliable performance in demanding environments.
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Technical Specifications
- Position resolution per revolution: 18 bit
- System accuracy: ±120″
- Signal noise (σ): ±5″
- Number of absolute ascertainable revolutions: 1
- Available memory area: 8,192 Byte
- Measurement step per revolution: 262,144
- Measurement principle: Optical
- Type of code for absolute value: Binary
- Code sequence: Increasing for clockwise rotation
- Communication interface: HIPERFACE DSL®
- Initialization time: Max. 500 ms
- Connection type: Male connector, 4-pin
- Supply voltage: 7 V to 12 V (recommended 8 V)
- Current consumption: ≤150 mA
- Output frequency for digital position value: 0 kHz to 75 kHz
- Shaft version: Tapered shaft
- Moment of inertia of rotor: 4.5 gcm²
- Operating speed: ≤12,000 min⁻¹
- Angular acceleration: ≤500,000 rad/s²
- Operating torque: 0.2 Ncm
- Start up torque: 0.3 Ncm
- Permissible static radial movement: ±0.1 mm
- Permissible dynamic radial movement: ±0.05 mm, axial ±0.1 mm
- Life of ball bearings: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
- Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +115 °C
- Storage temperature range: –40 °C to +125 °C
- Relative humidity: 90%, condensation not permitted
- Resistance to shocks: 100 g, 6 ms
- Resistance to vibrations: 50 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- EMC compliance: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, IEC 61326-3
- Enclosure rating: IP40
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 50mm x 36mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Low-resistance connection cable between housing potential and mass
- Possibility to connect cable shield to housing potential on PIN4 of DSL connector
- Safety integrity level SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061)
- Category 3 (EN ISO 13849) with Performance Level PL d
- Optical measurement principle with 18 bit resolution per revolution
- System accuracy ±120″ and signal noise ±5″
- Communication interface HIPERFACE DSL®
- Operating temperature range from –20 °C to +115 °C
- Enclosure rating IP40 with mating plugs inserted and cover closed
- Operating speed up to 12,000 min⁻¹
- Robust against shocks (100 g, 6 ms) and vibrations (50 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with HIPERFACE DSL interfaces and safety standards to ensure proper connection and compliance with safety integrity levels.
Applications
- Industrial automation for precise position measurement
- Safety-related applications requiring SIL2 and PL d compliance
- Rotational speed and position feedback in machinery
- Use in environments with vibration and shock resistance requirements
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
- Low power consumption with supply voltage between 7 V and 12 V
- Complies with China-RoHS environmental standards
Warranty Information
Warranty details available upon request from manufacturer or authorized distributor.
Available Now
The SICK EKS36-2KF0A0S12 optical encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.
