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Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4L00256 | 256 Steps/Rev | IP66 Enclosure | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK

BRAND: SICK
SKU: 1036205
$2,296.60 List price: $2,886.60
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The Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4L00256 offers high precision with 256 steps per revolution, making it ideal for industrial automation and robotics applications. With an IP66 rated enclosure for dust and water protection, this encoder ensures reliable performance in harsh environments. Its robust aluminum housing and low operating torque enhance efficiency, making it a perfect choice for safety-critical monitoring and position measurement in manufacturing processes.

Product Name/Title: Rotary Encoder ARS60-F4L00256 | 256 Steps/Rev | IP66 Enclosure | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK

Brand: SICK

SKU: 1036205

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

Technical Specifications
  • MTTFD: 300 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
  • Resolution: 256 steps per revolution (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: Typically 90 mA
  • Connection type: 22-wire cable, 3 m length
  • Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
  • Start-up torque: Typically 0.4 Ncm
  • Operating torque: Typically 0.3 Ncm
  • Permissible shaft loading: 20 N radial, 10 N axial
  • Operating speed: Up to 6,000 min⁻¹ with shaft seal, 10,000 min⁻¹ without
  • Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
  • Enclosure rating: IP66 (IEC 60529)
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C to +85°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
  • IP66 rated enclosure for dust and water protection
  • 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
  • Certified with multiple international conformity declarations
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and mechanical integration of rotary encoders to ensure safety and optimal performance.
Applications
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • Robotics and motion control
  • Safety-related monitoring in machinery
  • Position and speed measurement in manufacturing processes
Standards & Compliance
  • Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
  • Durable design reduces need for frequent replacements, minimizing waste
  • Energy-efficient operation with low operating current (typ. 90 mA)
Warranty Information

Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.

Available Now

The SICK ARS60-F4L00256 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications.