Description 
  2.5 How do you order a replacement encoder? 
Replacing an encoder for SIMOTICS S-1FK7 G2, S-1FG1 and S-1FT7 
Service Manual, 01/2018, A5E34676237B AC 
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How do you order a replacement encoder? 
Note 
When ordering, please observe the following: 
Encoders with a DRIVE
-CLiQ interface have an electronic type plate, which contains the 
specific motor and encoder data. 
Do you wish to order a DRIVE-CLiQ encoder with loaded data or without data? 
Encoder not loaded with data 
Select "1" as the last digit of the Article number 
Select "0" as the last digit of the Article number 
Encoder is only designed for one motor (deter-
mined by the article number and the serial num-
ber). The encoder only functions together with 
The encoder can be used with various motors. 
 
After the encoder has been mounted, the motor 
can completely function.* 
You must write the specific motor and encoder 
data to the encoder with DRIVE-CLiQ interface. 
Encoders are painted "pearl dark gray" as standard. Replacement encoders for motors with option 
N16 or N40 differ from the rest of the motor regarding the paint structure and color. 
Motor fault as a result of an excessively high temperature data 
If you mount an encoder without data having been loaded to a motor with a Pt1000 
temperature sensor – and use a software version SINAMICS < 4.8 or SINUMERIK < V4.8, 
then the encoder outputs excessively high temperature values. The temperature monitoring 
responds too early.  
•  In this case, use an encoder with data for your motor loaded in the factory – or program 
an encoder without any loaded data as described in Chapter "How do you program an 
encoder that has not been loaded with data? (Page 38)". 
Data for the temperature sensor installed is stamped on the motor rating plate. 
You can find additional information at Identifying the Pt1000 temperature sensor 
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/document/109749807/simotics%3Aumstellung-) 
We recommend that you order the encoder with the appropriate loaded data as the encoder 
can then be quickly and simply replaced. 
 
You can order the encoder in 2 ways. 
●  You order the encoder from your local Siemens sales person. 
●  You order the encoder through the online spare parts service of Siemens Industry Mall 
You can find details in the following sections.