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Rotary Encoder ARS60-J4A00256 | 256 Steps per Revolution | IP65 Rated | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK
The Rotary Encoder ARS60-J4A00256 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 guarantees durability in demanding environments. Designed for safety-related monitoring, this encoder operates efficiently across a wide temperature range from -20°C to +85°C.
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Product Name/Title: Rotary Encoder ARS60-J4A00256 | 256 Steps per Revolution | IP65 Rated | Robust Aluminum Housing | by SICK
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1031726
Alternatively Known As: Rotary Encoder, Incremental Encoder, Shaft Encoder, Industrial Encoder, Position Sensor
Technical Specifications
- MTTFD (mean time to dangerous failure): 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: BCD
- Supply voltage: 10 to 32 V
- Operating current: Typically 90 mA
- Connection type: Male connector, M23, 21-pin, radial
- Shaft diameter: 10 mm with flat
- Shaft length: 19 mm
- Start up torque: Typically 0.4 Ncm
- Operating torque: Typically 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
- Enclosure rating: IP65 (IEC 60529)
- 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
- Operating temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
- Low start-up torque of typically 0.4 Ncm
- High mechanical durability with bearing lifetime of 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
- EMC compliant according to EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-3
- Multiple international conformity certifications including EU, UK, ACMA, cULus, and China-RoHS
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical and safety standards to ensure proper connection and compliance.
Applications
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Robotics and motion control
- Safety-related monitoring in machinery
- Precision measurement in manufacturing processes
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- 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 of typically 90 mA
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK ARS60-J4A00256 rotary encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-related applications.
