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3 Product description
This chapter provides information on the special features and properties of the
Absolute Encoder AFS60/AFM60 PROFINET. It describes the construction and the
operating principle of the device.
Please read this chapter before mounting, installing and commissioning the
device.
3.1 Special features
Singleturn Encoder
Advanced
Multiturn Encoder
Advanced
Absolute Encoder in 60 mm design
Robust nickel coded disk for harsh environments
High precision and reliability
Large ball bearing spacing of 30 mm
High level of resistance to vibration
Optimal rotational accuracy
Face mount flange, servo flange and blind hollow
shaft
18 bit singleturn resolution
(1 to 262,144 steps)
12 bit multiturn resolution
(1 to 4,096 revolutions)
PROFINET interface (as per IEC 61784-2)
Supports the encoder profile V4.1 class 3 and 4
Ethernet with Full Duplex, Switched Ethernet,
100 Mbit/s
Supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol
Supports the diagnostic functions “General
diagnosis history” and “Error counter history”
Supports the function “External Default Setting”
Table 3: Special features of the encoder variants