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Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4A00256 | 256 Steps per Revolution | IP65 Rated | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1031548
$2,228.00 List price: $2,800.40
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The Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4A00256 offers high precision with 256 steps per revolution, making it ideal for industrial automation and robotics applications. With an IP65 rated enclosure, it ensures protection against dust and water, while its robust aluminum housing provides durability. Designed for efficient performance, it features low start-up torque and a long bearing lifetime, making it a reliable choice for precision measurement and motion control.

Product Name/Title: Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4A00256 | 256 Steps per Revolution | IP65 Rated | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1031548

Alternatively Known As: Rotary Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Angular Position Sensor, Shaft Encoder

Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 300 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Number of steps per revolution: 256 (8 bit)
  • Measuring step deviation: 0.005°
  • Error limits G: 0.035°
  • Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.005°
  • Communication interface: Parallel data world
  • Initialization time: 80 ms
  • Code type: Gray
  • Supply voltage: 10 to 32 V
  • Operating current: Typ. 90 mA
  • Connection type: Male connector, M23, 21-pin, radial
  • Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
  • Shaft length: 19 mm
  • Start up torque: Typ. 0.4 Ncm
  • Operating torque: Typ. 0.3 Ncm
  • Permissible shaft loading: 20 N radial, 10 N axial
  • Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹ with shaft seal, ≤ 10,000 min⁻¹ without shaft seal
  • Moment of inertia of rotor: 54 gcm²
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Angular acceleration: ≤ 500,000 rad/s²
  • EMC: According to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
  • Enclosure rating: IP65 (IEC 60529)
  • Permissible relative humidity: 90% (no condensation)
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C to +85°C
  • Storage temperature range: -40°C to +100°C
  • Resistance to shocks: 50 g, 11 ms
  • Resistance to vibration: 20 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
  • Weight: 0.3 kg
Key Features
  • High resolution with 256 steps per revolution (8 bit)
  • Solid shaft with face mount flange design
  • Robust aluminum die cast housing
  • IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
  • Wide operating temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
  • Low start-up and operating torque for efficient performance
  • High resistance to shocks (50 g) and vibration (20 g)
  • Parallel data communication interface with Gray code
  • Long bearing lifetime of 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by a qualified technician or electrician to ensure proper connection and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Robotics and motion control
  • Precision measurement in manufacturing
  • Position and speed feedback in machinery
Standards & Compliance
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
  • Complies with AS/NZS 3820 – Essential Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment
Environmental Benefits
  • Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
  • Energy-efficient operation with low operating current (typ. 90 mA)
Warranty Information

Warranty details available upon request from the manufacturer.

Available Now

The SICK ARS60-F4A00256 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and precision measurement applications.