SICK AFS/AFM60 PROFINET

3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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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
Properties
Singleturn Encoder
Advanced
Multiturn Encoder
Advanced
Absolute Encoder in 60 mm design
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Robust nickel coded disk for harsh environments
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High precision and reliability
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Large ball bearing spacing of 30 mm
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High level of resistance to vibration
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Optimal rotational accuracy
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Compact design
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Face mount flange, servo flange and blind hollow
shaft
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18 bit singleturn resolution
(1 to 262,144 steps)
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30 bit total resolution
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12 bit multiturn resolution
(1 to 4,096 revolutions)
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Round axis functionality
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PROFINET interface (as per IEC 61784-2)
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Supports the encoder profile V4.1 class 3 and 4
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Ethernet with Full Duplex, Switched Ethernet,
100 Mbit/s
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Supports the Link Layer Discovery Protocol
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Supports the diagnostic functions “General
diagnosis history” and “Error counter history”
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Supports the function “External Default Setting”
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Table 3: Special features of the encoder variants