PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
SICK 6037669 - Incremental Encoder
This SICK DFS60B-S4EA00500 is an industrial-grade incremental encoder engineered for precise rotational position and speed feedback in automated systems. It provides robust TTL/RS422 output signals, making it suitable for direct integration with programmable logic controllers, motion control units, and frequency inverters. The unit is designed for reliable operation in demanding industrial environments, commonly deployed in applications requiring accurate angular displacement measurement such as conveyor systems, packaging machinery, and material handling equipment.
Technical Specifications:
- SERIES/FAMILY: DFS60
- COMPONENT TYPE: Incremental Encoder
- ELECTRICAL SPECS:
- NOMINAL VOLTAGE: 4.5 VDC to 5.5 VDC
- CURRENT CONSUMPTION: < 60 mA (without load)
- OUTPUT TYPE: TTL/RS422 (6-channel: A, B, Z, A-, B-, Z-)
- OUTPUT FREQUENCY: Up to 300 kHz
- MECHANICAL/PHYSICAL:
- HOUSING DIAMETER: 60 mm
- SHAFT TYPE: Solid Shaft
- SHAFT DIAMETER: 6 mm
- RESOLUTION: 500 Pulses Per Revolution (PPR)
- MAXIMUM OPERATING SPEED: 6,000 RPM
- STARTING TORQUE: < 0.8 Ncm (at 20 °C)
- INTERFACE/CONTROL:
- FEEDBACK SIGNAL: Incremental A, B, Z channels with inverted signals
- CONNECTION TYPE: Radial cable or M12/M23 connector (standard for series)
- ENVIRONMENTAL/MOUNTING:
- IP RATING: IP65 (housing), IP65 (shaft side)
- OPERATING TEMPERATURE: -30 °C to +100 °C
- MOUNTING STYLE: Face mount flange (standard for S4 variant)
- COMPATIBILITY/APPLICATION:
- TARGET SYSTEMS: PLCs, motion controllers, frequency inverters
- APPLICATIONS: Position sensing, speed monitoring, length measurement, cut-to-length applications, robotics, material handling, packaging machinery