Optical Safety Encoder EKS36-2KF0B020A | SIL 2 & PL d Compliance | 20 Bit Resolution | by SICK
The Optical Safety Encoder EKS36-2KF0B020A is designed for industrial automation, offering SIL 2 and PL d compliance for safety-critical applications. With a 20-bit resolution and an optical measurement principle, it ensures precise position measurement even in high-speed machinery. Built to withstand harsh environments, this encoder features an IP40 enclosure rating and robust mechanical design, making it ideal for reliable performance in demanding conditions.
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- Safety integrity level: SIL 2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061)
- Category: 3 (EN ISO 13849)
- Test rate: 1 hour
- Maximum demand rate: 216 µs
- Performance level: PL d (EN ISO 13849)
- Position resolution per revolution: 20 bit
- System accuracy: ±100 arcseconds
- Signal noise (σ): ±4 arcseconds
- Number of absolute ascertainable revolutions: 1
- Available memory area: 8,192 Byte
- Measurement step per revolution: 1,048,576
- 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
- Recommended supply voltage: 8 V
- Current consumption: ≤150 mA
- Output frequency for digital position value: 0 kHz to 75 kHz
- Shaft version: Tapered shaft
- Operating speed: ≤12,000 min⁻¹
- 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
- Enclosure rating: IP40
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 50mm x 36mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Safety integrity level SIL 2 (IEC 61508) and Performance Level d (EN ISO 13849)
- Optical measurement principle with 20 bit resolution per revolution
- System accuracy of ±100 arcseconds and low signal noise ±4 arcseconds
- Communication via HIPERFACE DSL® interface
- Operating temperature range from –20 °C to +115 °C
- Robust mechanical design with tapered shaft and stator coupling
- High resistance to shocks (100 g) and vibrations (50 g)
- Enclosure rating IP40 with mating plugs inserted and cover closed
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with safety encoders and electrical standards to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
- Industrial automation for precise position measurement
- Safety-related applications requiring SIL 2 and PL d compliance
- High-speed machinery with operating speeds up to 12,000 min⁻¹
- Environments requiring robust optical encoders with IP40 protection
- AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- High reliability reduces downtime and waste from replacements
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption (≤150 mA)
- Long service life reduces environmental impact from frequent replacements
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK EKS36-2KF0B020A Optical Safety Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.
