AFM60A-BENB018X12, Sick AFS/AFM60 PROFINET Series Absolute Absolute Encoder, Profinet Signal, Hollow Type, 12mm Shaft

Overview

At a glance

High-resolution 30-bit absolute encoder (18-bit singleturn and 12-bit multiturn)
Face mount flange, servo flange and blind hollow shaft
Connection type: 3 x M12 axial male connector
PROFINET-IO-RT interface
Less than 5 ms data update time
Round axis functionality
Alarms, warnings and diagnostics functions for speed, position, temperature, operating time, etc.
Status display via 5 LEDs

Your Benefit

Increased productivity as a result of intelligent diagnostics functions and rapid data transfer
Increase in network reliability due to early error detection
Simple installation with various configuration options
Flexible, easy setup and high resolutions for various applications with binary, integer and "decimal point" values based on round axis functionality
Maximum system availability through embedded switch technology
Compact and cost-efficient design

Intelligent diagnostic functions and rapid data transfer: High-resolution AFS/AFM60 PROFINET absolute encoders represent high-precision measurement of absolute position and speed in the area of industrial automation. Comprehensive functions for diagnosing parameters such as temperature or operating time and early error detection increase network reliability. Various configuration options, such as modification of resolution, rotational direction or unit of speed measurement simplify installation and enable customized adjustment to each application. Their compact design makes AFS/AFM60 PROFINET absolute encoders suitable for use in applications with tight space available. Embedded switch technology ensures maximum system and equipment availability and thus contributes to increased productivity.

Applications

Measurement of absolute position and speed in various machines and systems in the area of industrial automation as well as production and process technology, for example:
Storage systems
Packaging machines
Hydraulic presses
Printing machines
Robots
Rotary tables
Synchronization of infeed systems
Synchronization of infeed systems
Positioning the stacking unit for destacking
Adjustment of the pressing unit height
Positioning the stacking unit in the pallet handling machine
Motorized mold height adjustment
Stroke positioning on the crane
Speed measurement on the conveying equipment
Speed measurement on conveying systems using encoders
Recording the rotational movement of the drive unit
Recording the rotational movement of the bridgehead rotation system
Monitoring rotary valve operation during material discharge
Detecting the position of overhead traveling crane gears
Monitoring rotary valve operation at the coal silo
Monitoring rotary valve operation at the coal hopper

Note

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Datasheet - AFM60A-BENB018X12