Incremental encoders
Versatile, compact and flexible – Incremental encoders
Incremental encoders generate information about position, angle, and rotation counts. The resolution is defined in the number of lines or pulses per rotation, which the encoder transmits to the control unit for each rotation. The current position can be determined by the control unit by counting these pulses. A reference run can be necessary when switching on the machine.
Product family DFS60 Inox
High-resolution incremental encoder – durable and programmable
- Housing, flange, and shaft made from stainless steel/li>
- Face mount flange, servo flange, or square flange with solid shaft and blind hollow shaft
- IP 67 enclosure rating
- Resolution up to 65,536 pulses
- Radial cable outlet or M12 male connector
- Electrical interfaces: TTL/RS-422, HTL/Push Pull, SinCos 1 Vpp
- Can be programmed with the PGT-08-S and PGT-10-Pro as an option
Product family DBS50 Core
The MultiFit Incremental Encoder
- Connection with universal cable outlet
- Face mount flange with 8 mm solid shaft
- Face mount flange with 2 mounting hole patterns and servo groove
- Compact housing diameter of 37 mm with compact construction depth, flange diameter 50 mm
- Various electrical interfaces: TTL/RS-422, HTL/push pull and Open Collector NPN
- Number of lines from 10 to 2,500 possible
- Temperature range: –20 °C... +85 °C
- Enclosure rating: IP65
Product family DBS36 Core
The MultiFit Incremental Encoder
- Connection with universal cable outlet
- Designs with blind hollow shaft or face mount flange with solid shaft
- Face mount flange with 6 mounting hole patterns and servo groove
- Hollow shaft with universal stator coupling
- Compact housing diameter of 37 mm with compact construction depth
- Electrical interfaces: TTL/RS-422, HTL/push pull and Open Collector NPN
- Number of lines: 10 to 2,500
- Temperature range: –20 °C ... +85 °C
- Enclosure rating: IP65
Product family DBS60 Core
Rugged, versatile incremental encoder for industrial applications
- Face mount and servo flange with various hole patterns
- Hollow shafts up to 5/8 inches in diameter, optionally insulated; front and rear clamping
- Housing diameter 58 mm, compact installation depth
- Number of lines up to 10,000 pulse
- Cable connection, M12 and M23 male connector, radial
- TTL/HTL and TTL interfaces with voltage range 4.5 V DC ... 30 V DC
Product family DGS34
Large hollow shaft encoders for rough environmental conditions
- Incremental encoder Ø 3.5
- Electrical interface
- 5V TTL / RS422
- 8 … 24V TTL / RS422
- 8 … 24V HTL / push pull
- 8 … 24V Open Collector
- Blind hollow shaft Ø 30 mm; 1”, ½”,5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”
- Connection type cable 1 m, 1,5 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m
- Number of lines 120 … 16,384
Product family DGS35
Large hollow shaft encoders for rough environmental conditions
- Incremental encoder Ø 3.5
- Electrical interface
- 5V TTL / RS422
- 8 … 24V TTL / RS422
- 8 … 24V HTL / push pull
- 8 … 24V Open Collector
- Blind hollow shaft Ø 30 mm; 1”, ½”,5/8”, ¾”, 7/8”
- Connection type cable 1 m, 1,5 m, 3 m, 5 m, 10 m
- Number of lines 120 … 16,384
Product family DFS60
High-resolution, programmable encoder for sophisticated applications
- Short installation depth
- High resolution of up to 16 bits
- Optional programming: Output voltage, zero pulse position, zero impulse width, pulse number and counting direction
- Connection: Radial or axial cable outlet, M23 or M12 male connector, axial or radial.
- Electrical interfaces: 5 V & 24 V TTL/RS-422, 24 V HTL/push pull, 5 V sin/cos 1 Vss
- Mechanical interfaces: Face mount flange or servo flange, blind hollow shaft or through hollow shaft
- Remote zero set possible
Product family DBS60 Inox
Rugged incremental encoder made of stainless steel for challenging application conditions
- Housing, flange, and shaft made from stainless steel
- Enclosure rating IP67 thanks to shaft sealing ring
- Designs with blind hollow shaft as well as face mount or square flange with solid shaft
- Number of lines of up to 5,000 pulses
- Radial cable connection or M12 male connector
- TTL/RS-422 and HTL Push Pull, universal TTL/HTL interface with 4.5 - 30 VDC
Product family DUS60
Encoders with versatile configuration for machine axes applications
- Solid shaft or hollow bore incremental encoder
- DIP switches for configuring resolution, signal output, and counting direction
- Universal 4.5 V ... 30 V supply
- LEDs that indicate encoder status and output signal
- Rotatable M12 male connector, 4-pin or 8-pin, or universal cable outlet
- Optional fault output directly from encoder
Product family DFS2x
Factory-configured and user-programmable incremental encoders
- Four measuring ranges from 50 mm up to 1,000 mm
- Very high linearity of up to ± 0.5 mm
- CMOS receiving element makes accurate distance measurement possible regardless of color and gloss
- Red light laser
- Freely scalable analog and digital output
- Display with intuitive menu navigation
- Extended adjustments (e.g. averaging, external laser-off function, etc.)
- Compact 2-inch and 2.5-inch design
- Integer resolutions from 1 to 65,536 pulses per rev
- Compatible with PGT-08-S PC-based programming tool
- Programmable encoders allow selection of resolution, signal phase, zero pulse position, and output interface
- Flange, hollow shaft, and blind hollow shaft options
- M12 connector, MS connector, and flying lead cable connection options
SICK Absolute encoders
Flexible, compact and reliable - absolute encoders made to measure!
Absolute encoders generate information about position, angle, and rotation counts in type-specific angle steps. For this, a unique code pattern is assigned to each angle increment. The number of code patterns available per revolution determines the resolution. Each code pattern forms a unique reference, and is therefore an absolute position. There is therefore no need for a reference run after switching on. A singleturn encoder measures the absolute position within a revolution. A multiturn encoder not only provides the position within a revolution but also the number of revolutions.
Product family AHS/AHM36
Flexible, smart, compact: Encoders for countless fields of application
- 36 mm absolute encoder with maximum 26 bits (singleturn: 14 bits multiturn: 12 bits)
- Face mount flange, servo flange, blind hollow shaft
- Rotatable male connector or cable connection
- IO-Link, CANopen, SSI interface with programmable parameterization
- Diagnostic functions
- Stainless steel (Inox versions)
- IP67 to IP69K protection class
Product family AFS/AFM60 Inox
Resistant, precise, programmable
- Housing, flange, and shaft made from stainless steel
- Face mount, servo, or square flange with solid shaft and blind hollow shaft
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Resolution: up to 262,144 steps per revolution and 4,096 revolutions
- Electrical interfaces: SSI, SSI + Incremental, SSI + Sin/Cos
- Can be optionally programmed with PGT-08-S and PGT-10-Pro
Product family ATM60 PROFIBUS
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 26 bits
- Mechanical interface: face mount flange, servo flange, blind hollow shaft, and extensive adapter accessories
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware or software
- No battery required
- Electrical interface: PROFIBUS DP as per IEC61158 / RS 485 , electrically isolated.
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Magnetic scanning
Product family ATM60 DeviceNet
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 26 bits
- Mechanical interface: face mount, servo flange, blind hollow shaft, and adapter accessories
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware/software
- No battery
- Electrical interface: CAN/DeviceNet specification 2.0B, electrically isolated; device profile: Generic [0]
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Network status info via duo LED
- Magnetic scanning
Product family ATM60 CANopen
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 26 bits
- Mechanical interface: face mount, servo flange, blind hollow shaft, and adapter accessories
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware/software
- No battery
- Electrical interface: CAN specification 2. 0B, electrically isolated; DS 301, V4.01, DSP 406, V2.0, Class 2
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Network status info via duo LED
- Magnetic scanning
Product family AFS/AFM60 EtherNet/IP
Intelligent, powerful, precise
- High-resolution, 30-bit absolute encoder
- Integrated web server and FTP server
- DLR (Device Level Ring)
- Function module
- Comprehensive diagnostic functions
- IP addressing via software or hard-ware
- Round axis functionality (transmission calculation)
Product family AFS/AFM60 PROFINET
Intelligent, powerful, precise
- 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
Product family A3M60 PROFIBUS
Compact, robust, powerful
- Rugged absolute multiturn encoder with up to 31 bits (14-bit singleturn and 17-bit multiturn)
- Face mount flange, servo flange or blind hollow shaft
- Compact design (<70 mm)
- Integrated PROFIBUS interface with DP V0, V1, and V2 functionality (depending on type)
- Connectivity: 3 x M12 male connector
- Protection class up to IP67
- Operating temperature: –30 to +80 °C (depending on type)
Product family AFS/AFM60 EtherCAT®
Intelligent, powerful, precise
- 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 connector
- Data tranfer speed on the fly in the range of µs
- EtherCAT® interface CoE (CiA DS-301) Device profile (CiA DS-406)
- Round axis functionality
- Alarms, warnings and diagnostics functions for speed, position, temperature, operating time, etc.
- Status display via 5 LEDs
Product family AFS/AFM60 SSI
Precise, flexible, versatile
- High-resolution absolute encoder with up to 30 bits (AFM60) or 18 bits (AFS60)
- Face mount flange, servo flange, blind hollow shaft or through hollow shaft
- SSI, SSI + incremental or SSI + sin/cos interface
- Resolution, offset, etc. can be programmed (depending on the type)
- Connectivity: M12 or M23 male connector or cable outlet
- Enclosure rating: IP67 (housing), IP65 (shaft)
- Operating temperature: –40 °C ... +100 °C (depending on the type)
Product family ATM60 SSI
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 25 bits
- Mechanical interface: face mount flange, servo flange, blind hollow shaft, and extensive adapter accessories
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware or software
- Electrical interface: SSI with gray or binary code type
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Round axis functionality (optional) also for non-binary resolutions (per revolution) and decimal numbers (number of revolutions)
- Magnetic scanning
Product family ATM90 PROFIBUS
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 26 bits
- Mechanical interface: through hollow shaft with shallow installation depth
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware or software
- No battery required
- Electrical interface: PROFIBUS DP as per IEC61158 / RS-485 , electrically isolated.
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Magnetic scanning
Product family ATM90 SSI
Reliable, established and modular
- Extremely rugged, tried-and-tested absolute multiturn encoder with a resolution of up to 26 bits
- Mechanical interface: through hollow shaft with shallow installation depth
- Zero-set and preset functions via hardware or software
- No battery required
- Electrical interface: SSI with gray or binary code type
- Electronically adjustable, configurable resolution
- Magnetic scanning
Product family ARS60 SSI/Parallel
Reliable and established
- Absolute singleturn encoder
- Resolution: up to 15 bits (32,768 increments)
- Electrical interface: SSI with gray code type or gray capped
- Electrical interface: Parallel with gray, gray capped, binary, BCD code type
- Zero-set function
- Mechanical interfaces: face mount flange, servo flange, blind and through hollow shaft
- Enclosure rating: Up to IP66
Product family ACS/ACM36
Compact, universal, intuitive
- Compact 36 mm absolute encoder with up to 3723 steps (for singleturn and multiturn)
- Servo flange
- Radial cable outlet
- Analog interface 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V
- Programming via keypad on the encoder
- IP65 protection class
- Operating temperature: –30 °C to +80 °C
Product family ACM60
Compact, universal, intuitive
- Compact 60 mm absolute encoder with up to 13107 steps
- Servo flange
- Radial connector outlet
- Analog interface 4 to 20 mA or 0 to 10 V
- Programming via keypad on the encoder
- IP68 protection class
- Operating temperature: –30 °C to +80 °C
SICK Safety encoders
Safety in motion – functional safety encoders
SICK's reliable encoders assist in the implementation of safety functions, facilitating safe and efficient machine operation. This is backed up by SICK's many years of safety expertise, an international service and training network, and a range of optimized system solutions. Functional safety encoders generate information about position, angle, and revolution counts, with a particular emphasis on mechanical and electrical safety. By offering these encoders along with reliable control solutions, SICK can offer all of the various components required for the implementation of comprehensive safety solutions under one roof.
Product family DFS60S Pro
Safe, easy, flexible: Encoders for functional safety
- Encoders for functional safety technology: SIL2 (IEC 61508), SILCL2 (EN 62061), PL d (EN ISO 13849)
- Electrical interface: 4.5 V ... 32 V; sine/cosine 1 VPP; 1,024 periods
- Clamping flange or servo flange, blind hollow shaft or through hollow shaft (assembly options with feather key)
- Universal cable outlet, M23 or M12 male connector, axial or radial
- Enclosure rating: IP 65
- Working temperature range: –30°C ... +95°C (depending on type)
SICK Wire draw encoders
Wire draw encoders - made-to-measure solutions for your applications
Wire draw encoders consist of a wire draw mechanism and an encoder. The rotation of the drum, which is proportional to the length being measured, is recorded and output by an encoder. This facilitates positioning on linear measuring paths. SICK's wire draw encoders support a large selection of interfaces and facilitate easy system integration for applications in challenging industrial settings. Different performance classes make it possible to select the ideal device for the application at hand.
Product family EcoLine
Modular wire draw encoder in miniature design
- Measured lengths: 1.25 m ... 10 m
- Modular measuring system with a wide selection of interfaces/measuring lengths
- Very small, slim housing (55 mm ... 190 mm) with spring integrated in the measurement drum
- Light yet shock-proof and temperature-resistant plastic housing
- Analog interface with teach-in function at the encoder
Product family Compact
Compact design - with integrated encoder
- Measuring lengths from 2 m ... 5 m
- Integrated measuring system
- Compact housing (90 mm x 90 mm x 90 mm)
- Incremental and absolute versions
- High resolution
Product family HighLine
Measuring lengths up to 50 m, rugged design - the heavy-duty wire draw encoder
- Measuring lengths: 2 m ... 50 m
- Modular measuring system with a wide selection of interfaces/measuring lengths
- Very rugged system (dirt scraper, integrated brushes)
- High-quality winding mechanism and wire input
- High enclosure rating
- High shock and vibration resistance
- Extremely high resolution possible
- Expandable using external accessories
SICK Linear encoders
Measuring with absolutely no contact - with linear encoders from SICK
Linear encoders detect linear movements as absolute position values without making contact. No reference run is required for the wear- and maintenance-free encoders. Different constructions with high resolution and rugged design enable use in a wide range of applications and industries.
Product family TTK70
Measurement of position and speed with maximum precision
- Non-contact absolute position and speed recording
- With HIPERFACE® or SSI interface
- Measurement lengths of up to 4 m
- For high traversing speeds of up to 10 m/s
- Reliable measurements, even in the event of contamination and condensation on the magnetic tape
- Small, compact read head
- Certified according to SIL2 and PL d (HIPERFACE® interface)
Product family MAX48
Integrated cylinder position measurement for mobile machines
- Measuring range: 50 to 2,500 mm (1 mm steps), typical resolution 0.1 mm
- Analog, CANopen, SAE J1939 and PWM interfaces are available
- Pressure-resistant housing, designed for hydraulic operating pressure of up to 400 bar
- High operating temperature (electronics) up to +105 °C
- Fluid temperature (hydraulic oil) up to max. +95 °C
- Compact dimensions: 10 mm installation space, 30 mm damping zone
- Position magnet does not need a spacer disk
Product family KH53
For the harshest conditions - the heavy-duty linear encoder
- Non-contact length measurement – maintenance-free, rugged, long service life
- High reproducibility (0.3 mm / 1 mm), high system resolution (0.1 mm)
- SSI and PROFIBUS interfaces
- Determination of absolute position
- Measuring lengths of up to 1,700 m possible
- Can be used in harshest ambient conditions
- High traversing speeds of up to 6.6 m/s
- Distance tolerance between read head and measuring element: up to 55 mm ± 20 mm possible
SICK Measuring wheel encoders
Tactile measurement of linear movements directly on the measurement surface
Measuring wheel systems use a wheel to record linear movements, which they then convert to speed or position values. These systems do not require a reference point on the surface to be measured, making them well-suited to measuring a wide range of surfaces. The integrated spring ensures that the wheel exerts a consistent pressure on the surface, thereby guaranteeing slip-free measurement.
Product family DBV50 Core
Compact measuring wheel system that is highly flexible and easy to mount
- Axis distance: 63.5 mm
- Measuring wheel circumference: 200 mm
- Resolution: 0.08 mm per pulse, 12.5 pulses per mm
- Max. spring travel: 14 mm, mechanically limited, max. spring force: 21 N
- Encoder rotation in 30° increments
- The encoder can be mounted on both spring arm sides, wheel support from top and bottom
- Adjustable spring pretension
Product family DUV60
Quickly configurable and versatile measuring wheel incremental encoder
- Single or dual wheel measuring wheel encoder
- DIP switches for programming resolution, signal output, and counting direction
- Universal 4.5 V ... 30 V supply
- LEDs that indicate encoder status and output signal.
- M12 male connector, 4- or 8-pin, or universal cable outlet
- Optional fault output directly from encoder
Product family DKV60
Rugged, high-performance measuring wheel incremental encoder
- Complete, preassembled measuring system
- Measuring wheel with knurl or O-ring for adaptation to the measuring surface
- Mounting bracket made from anti-corrosive spring steel
- High resolution up to 0.1 mm (1 … 2.000 pulses/revolution)
- Electrical interfaces: Open collector NPN, TTL/RS-422 or HTL/push pull.
- Connection via cable outlet, for radial or axial use with open ends or fitted with an M12 connector
Product family DFV60
High-resolution, programmable measuring wheel incremental encoder
- Rotatable spring arm for universal use
- 300 mm wheel circumference with o-ring made from NBR70
- Mounting arm and measurement wheels made from aluminum
- Programmable output voltage, zero pulse position, zero pulse width and number of pulses
- Connection: radial M12 connector outlet or radial/axial cable outlet
- Electrical interfaces: 5V & 24V TTL/RS-422, 24 V HTL/push pull
- Remote zero setting possible