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Safety Encoders AFS60S-BHKA262144 | SIL 3 & PL e Compliance | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65 Rated | by SICK
Safety encoders like the AFS60S-BHKA262144 are designed for high-precision position feedback in industrial automation. With SIL 3 and PL e compliance, this encoder ensures reliable performance in safety-related machinery control. Its robust blind hollow shaft design and IP65 rating provide protection against dust and water, making it ideal for demanding environments.
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Product Name/Title: Safety Encoders AFS60S-BHKA262144 | SIL 3 & PL e Compliance | 262,144 Steps/Rev | IP65 Rated | by SICK
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1122368
Alternatively Known As: Safety rotary encoder, SIL 3 encoder, PL e encoder, blind hollow shaft encoder, high-resolution safety encoder
Technical Specifications
- Safety integrity level: SIL 3 (IEC 61508, IEC 61800-5-3)
- Performance level: PL e (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Category: 3 and 4 (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Mean probability of dangerous failure per hour (PFH): 5.5 x 10^-9 at 40 °C
- Mission time: 20 years (EN ISO 13849-1)
- Safety-related accuracy: 0.09° category 3, 0.35° category 4
- Max resolution: 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit)
- Error limits G: 0.05°
- Repeatability standard deviation σr: 0.002°
- Communication interface: SSI + Sin/Cos
- Initialization time: 2 seconds
- Position forming time: < 1 µs
- Code type: Gray
- Clock frequency: 100 kHz to ≤ 1 MHz
- Supply voltage: 4.5 to 32 V
- Power consumption: 0.7 W (without load)
- Connection type: Male connector, M23, 12-pin, radial
- Mechanical design: Blind hollow shaft with 15 mm diameter and feather key groove
- Housing material: Aluminum die cast
- Operating temperature range: -30 °C to +95 °C
- Enclosure rating: IP65
- Operating speed: ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹
- Bearing lifetime: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
- Weight: 0.25 kg
Key Features
- Safety integrity level SIL 3 (IEC 61508, IEC 61800-5-3)
- Performance level PL e (EN ISO 13849-1)
- High resolution with 262,144 steps per revolution (18 bit)
- Robust blind hollow shaft design with stainless steel shaft and die-cast zinc flange
- IP65 rated enclosure for protection against dust and water
- Short-circuit and reverse polarity protection
- Fast initialization time of 2 seconds and position forming time under 1 microsecond
- Communication via SSI and Sin/Cos interfaces
- Operating temperature range from -30 °C to +95 °C
- Low operating torque ≤ 0.6 Ncm
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with safety encoder integration and electrical safety standards to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
Applications
- Industrial automation and safety systems requiring high-precision position feedback
- Safety-related machinery control with SIL 3 and PL e compliance
- Robotics and motion control applications
- Heavy machinery with blind hollow shaft mounting
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- High reliability reduces downtime and waste from equipment failure
- Low power consumption of 0.7 W minimizes energy use
- Durable materials extend product lifecycle and reduce replacement frequency
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy for details.
Available Now
The SICK AFS60S-BHKA262144 safety encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial safety and automation applications requiring high precision and SIL 3 safety compliance.
