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SICK Optical Encoder EKS36 | 20 Bit Resolution | SIL2 Safety Compliance | IP40 Enclosure | by SICK
The SICK Optical Encoder EKS36 is engineered for precision in industrial automation, featuring a 20-bit resolution and SIL2 safety compliance. With an optical measurement principle and robust design, it excels in high-speed machinery applications, ensuring reliable performance in demanding environments. Ideal for safety-critical applications, this encoder supports operating speeds up to 12,000 min⁻¹ and offers a wide operating temperature range from -20 °C to +115 °C.
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Technical Specifications
- Position resolution per revolution: 20 bit
- Signal noise (σ): ± 4″
- 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
- Code sequence: Increasing clockwise rotation
- Communication interface: HIPERFACE DSL®
- Initialization time: Max. 500 ms
- Connection type: Male connector, 4-pin
- Supply voltage: 7 V to 12 V (recommended 8 V)
- Current consumption: ≤ 150 mA
- Output frequency for digital position value: 0 kHz to 75 kHz
- Shaft version: Tapered shaft
- Flange type: Stator coupling
- Moment of inertia of rotor: 4.5 gcm²
- Operating torque: 0.2 Ncm
- Start up torque: 0.3 Ncm
- Permissible static movement: ± 0.1 mm radial, ± 0.5 mm axial
- Permissible dynamic movement: ± 0.05 mm radial, ± 0.1 mm axial
- Life of ball bearings: 3.6 x 10^9 revolutions
- Operating temperature range: -20 °C to +115 °C
- Storage temperature range: -40 °C to +125 °C
- Relative humidity: 90%, condensation not permitted
- Shock resistance: 100 g, 6 ms
- Vibration resistance: 50 g, 10 Hz to 2,000 Hz
- EMC compliance: EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4, IEC 61326-3
- Enclosure rating: IP40
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 36mm x 60mm x 36mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Low-resistance connection cable between housing potential and mass
- Hybrid ball bearing for extended life
- Safety integrity level SIL 2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061)
- Category 3 (EN ISO 13849) with Performance Level PL d
- Optical measurement principle with 20 bit resolution per revolution
- Binary code output with HIPERFACE DSL® communication interface
- Operating temperature range from -20 °C to +115 °C
- IP40 enclosure rating with mating plugs inserted and cover closed
- Operating speed up to 12,000 min⁻¹ and angular acceleration up to 500,000 rad/s²
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with electrical safety standards and encoder integration to ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements.
Applications
- 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 position sensing
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- AS/NZS 3112 – Plugs and Socket-Outlets (Type I Plug)
Environmental Benefits
- Long operational life reduces waste and replacement frequency
- Low power consumption with supply voltage between 7 V and 12 V
- Robust design minimizes environmental impact through durability
Warranty Information
Warranty details available upon request from manufacturer; typically includes coverage against manufacturing defects.
Available Now
The SICK EKS36-2KF0B0S14 Optical Encoder is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety-critical applications requiring high precision and reliability.
