Optical Rotary Encoder EKM36-2KF0A0S12 | SIL2 Safety Level | 18 Bit Resolution | IP40 Enclosure | by SICK
The Optical Rotary Encoder EKM36-2KF0A0S12 is designed for precision in industrial automation, featuring an 18-bit resolution and SIL2 safety integrity level. With a robust IP40 enclosure and a wide operating temperature range of -20 °C to +115 °C, this encoder is perfect for robotics, motion control, and safety-critical applications, ensuring reliable performance and minimal downtime.
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- Safety integrity level: SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061)
- Category: 3 (EN ISO 13849), Performance Level PL d
- Position resolution per revolution: 18 bit
- System accuracy: ±120″
- Signal noise (σ): ±5″
- Number of absolute ascertainable revolutions: 4,096
- Available memory area: 8,192 Byte
- Measurement step per revolution: 262,144
- Measurement principle: Optical
- Type of code for absolute value: Binary
- Communication interface: HIPERFACE DSL®
- Initialization time: Max. 500 ms
- Connection type: Male connector, 4-pin
- Supply voltage: 7 V to 12 V
- Current consumption: ≤150 mA
- Output frequency for digital position value: 0 kHz to 75 kHz
- Shaft version: Tapered shaft
- Operating speed: ≤9,000 min⁻¹
- Operating temperature range: –20 °C to +115 °C
- Enclosure rating: IP40
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 50mm x 36mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Special device with cable shield connection to housing potential on PIN4 of DSL connector
- Low-resistance connection cable between housing potential and mass
- 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″
- 4,096 absolute ascertainable revolutions and 8,192 Byte memory area
- Communication via HIPERFACE DSL® interface
- Operating temperature range from –20 °C to +115 °C
- Enclosure rating IP40 with mating plugs inserted and cover closed
- Operating speed up to 9,000 min⁻¹ and angular acceleration up to 500,000 rad/s²
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with safety-related control systems and electrical connections.
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Safety-related position monitoring
- Machine tool feedback systems
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- High reliability reduces downtime and waste
- Long operational life minimizes replacement frequency
Warranty details available upon request from manufacturer.
The SICK EKM36-2KF0A0S12 optical encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.
