Overview The G6 Global photoelectric sensor is enclosed in a miniature housing and delivers an optimum price-performance ratio. The Global sensor achieves outstanding performance when mounted with a standard 1-inch hole distance. With PinPoint LEDs, metal inserts for mounting, large and bright indicator LEDs, user-friendly setting screws, IP67 enclosure rating, and the very latest SICK ASIC technology, the Global sensor truly is raising the bar. At a glance PinPoint LED for a bright, precise light spot<BR/>Durable metal threaded inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology - the result of decades of experience in photoelectric sensors<BR/>Large, user-friendly potentiometer<BR/>Large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>IP 67 enclosure rating Your Benefit Easy alignment and precise object detection due to a highly visible PinPoint LED<BR/>Quick and easy mounting and high durability due to threaded metal inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology provides high performance and excellent reliability<BR/>Easy to adjust due to large, user-friendly potentiometers<BR/>Easy to monitor due to large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>Easy installation with SICK accessories Applications Component detection in the robot gripper<BR/>Transport control on the conveying line<BR/>Detection of the pallet shuttle reference position<BR/>Access protection at the top loader<BR/>Detection on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Protrusion monitoring in the package conveyor<BR/>Automated identification of stacked totes with bar codes<BR/>Level monitoring for chutes<BR/>Presence detection at induction lines and transfer points<BR/>Protrusion detection at the conveyor<BR/>Conveying and zone control without dynamic pressure<BR/>Protrusion monitoring at the load carrying unit<BR/>Height detection at the load carrying unit<BR/>Occupied table monitoring on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Reference positioning<BR/>Occupied load carrying unit on the shuttle<BR/>Protrusion detection at the shuttle<BR/>Monitoring the roll-down gate to the baggage hall<BR/>Checking if bags are too long<BR/>Height control on the conveyor belt<BR/>Baggage tub monitoring<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer area and gap monitoring on a lift<BR/>Gap check on the shuttle<BR/>Level monitoring in baggage chutes<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer position<BR/>Monitoring the inbound belt<BR/>Controlled load transfer to automated guided vehicle systems<BR/>Detection of direction of travel<BR/>Singulation in automated border controls<BR/>Opening swing doors at the customs exit<BR/>Separating people at passenger locks<BR/>Controlling the flow of people at automated boarding gates<BR/>Person singulation in access gates

Overview The G6 Global photoelectric sensor is enclosed in a miniature housing and delivers an optimum price-performance ratio. The Global sensor achieves outstanding performance when mounted with a standard 1-inch hole distance. With PinPoint LEDs, metal inserts for mounting, large and bright indicator LEDs, user-friendly setting screws, IP67 enclosure rating, and the very latest SICK ASIC technology, the Global sensor truly is raising the bar. At a glance PinPoint LED for a bright, precise light spot<BR/>Durable metal threaded inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology - the result of decades of experience in photoelectric sensors<BR/>Large, user-friendly potentiometer<BR/>Large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>IP 67 enclosure rating Your Benefit Easy alignment and precise object detection due to a highly visible PinPoint LED<BR/>Quick and easy mounting and high durability due to threaded metal inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology provides high performance and excellent reliability<BR/>Easy to adjust due to large, user-friendly potentiometers<BR/>Easy to monitor due to large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>Easy installation with SICK accessories Applications Component detection in the robot gripper<BR/>Transport control on the conveying line<BR/>Detection of the pallet shuttle reference position<BR/>Access protection at the top loader<BR/>Detection on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Protrusion monitoring in the package conveyor<BR/>Automated identification of stacked totes with bar codes<BR/>Level monitoring for chutes<BR/>Presence detection at induction lines and transfer points<BR/>Protrusion detection at the conveyor<BR/>Conveying and zone control without dynamic pressure<BR/>Protrusion monitoring at the load carrying unit<BR/>Height detection at the load carrying unit<BR/>Occupied table monitoring on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Reference positioning<BR/>Occupied load carrying unit on the shuttle<BR/>Protrusion detection at the shuttle<BR/>Monitoring the roll-down gate to the baggage hall<BR/>Checking if bags are too long<BR/>Height control on the conveyor belt<BR/>Baggage tub monitoring<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer area and gap monitoring on a lift<BR/>Gap check on the shuttle<BR/>Level monitoring in baggage chutes<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer position<BR/>Monitoring the inbound belt<BR/>Controlled load transfer to automated guided vehicle systems<BR/>Detection of direction of travel<BR/>Singulation in automated border controls<BR/>Opening swing doors at the customs exit<BR/>Separating people at passenger locks<BR/>Controlling the flow of people at automated boarding gates<BR/>Person singulation in access gates

Overview The G6 Global photoelectric sensor is enclosed in a miniature housing and delivers an optimum price-performance ratio. The Global sensor achieves outstanding performance when mounted with a standard 1-inch hole distance. With PinPoint LEDs, metal inserts for mounting, large and bright indicator LEDs, user-friendly setting screws, IP67 enclosure rating, and the very latest SICK ASIC technology, the Global sensor truly is raising the bar. At a glance PinPoint LED for a bright, precise light spot<BR/>Durable metal threaded inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology - the result of decades of experience in photoelectric sensors<BR/>Large, user-friendly potentiometer<BR/>Large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>IP 67 enclosure rating Your Benefit Easy alignment and precise object detection due to a highly visible PinPoint LED<BR/>Quick and easy mounting and high durability due to threaded metal inserts<BR/>SICK ASIC technology provides high performance and excellent reliability<BR/>Easy to adjust due to large, user-friendly potentiometers<BR/>Easy to monitor due to large, bright indicator LEDs<BR/>Easy installation with SICK accessories Applications Component detection in the robot gripper<BR/>Transport control on the conveying line<BR/>Detection of the pallet shuttle reference position<BR/>Access protection at the top loader<BR/>Detection on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Protrusion monitoring in the package conveyor<BR/>Automated identification of stacked totes with bar codes<BR/>Level monitoring for chutes<BR/>Presence detection at induction lines and transfer points<BR/>Protrusion detection at the conveyor<BR/>Conveying and zone control without dynamic pressure<BR/>Protrusion monitoring at the load carrying unit<BR/>Height detection at the load carrying unit<BR/>Occupied table monitoring on the load-carrying unit<BR/>Reference positioning<BR/>Occupied load carrying unit on the shuttle<BR/>Protrusion detection at the shuttle<BR/>Monitoring the roll-down gate to the baggage hall<BR/>Checking if bags are too long<BR/>Height control on the conveyor belt<BR/>Baggage tub monitoring<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer area and gap monitoring on a lift<BR/>Gap check on the shuttle<BR/>Level monitoring in baggage chutes<BR/>Checking for objects present in the transfer position<BR/>Monitoring the inbound belt<BR/>Controlled load transfer to automated guided vehicle systems<BR/>Detection of direction of travel<BR/>Singulation in automated border controls<BR/>Opening swing doors at the customs exit<BR/>Separating people at passenger locks<BR/>Controlling the flow of people at automated boarding gates<BR/>Person singulation in access gates

Overview At a glance Precise laser light spot, laser class 1<BR/>Stainless steel housing with washdown design<BR/>Latest SICK proprietary ASIC and laser technologies for outstanding background suppression and ambient light immunity<BR/>Teach-in pushbutton can be switched between detection of transparent and tiny non-transparent objects<BR/>ECOLAB certified, tested to IP 66, IP 67, IP 68 and IP 69K enclosure rating<BR/>IO-Link (optional) Your Benefit Precise laser light spot for highly accurate switching<BR/>Washable stainless steel housing reduces bacterial contamination<BR/>Innovative washdown design with sealed connections and unique patented membrane teach-in pushbutton<BR/>High ambient light immunity reduces incorrect switching and ultimately machine downtime, even when modern energy-saving lights are used<BR/>The highest degree of machine design flexibility. Outstanding BGS (background suppression) eliminates the effect of undesired background reflections. Autocollimation permits detection through very small drilled holes.<BR/>IO-Link provides effortless initial diagnostics of system performance For the best possible performance in a wet environment: thanks to high light immunity, the new W4SL-3 Inox miniature photoelectric sensors from SICK with precise laser light spot set new standards when it comes to preventing undesired background reflections and to ambient light immunity, even in modern energy-saving lights. The combination of SICK's latest proprietary laser and ASIC technologies reduces incorrect switching. The photoelectric sensors complete this product family. One device can reliably detect all transparent objects as well as tiny non-transparent objects. This reduces the variety of devices and saves on storage costs. The photoelectric sensors also feature an IO-Link function, so that initial system performance diagnostics can be done independently. The W4SL-3 Inox is certified in accordance with ECOLAB. The membrane teach-in pushbutton and the pin-cast electrical connections make it reliable even in critical ambient conditions. Applications Precise object positioning – Detection of slices of sausage before primary packaging on a coarse-meshed, hygienic conveyor<BR/>Precise edge detection – Controlling the exact position of ampulla-tubes before final closing<BR/>Application are mostly in the pharmaceutical industry but also e.g. at the packaging, electronic and solar industry as well as food and beverage industry Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The Dx50 is a common distance sensor platform, offering multiple performance levels. With measurement ranges of up to 10 m or20 m on objects or even up to 50 m when measuring on reflector, the Dx50 is suitable for many different applications. Based on a switching, analogue or serial interface being available the Dx50 can easily be integrated in any application environment. Also the intuitive operating concept and a visible red laser allow a fast installation of the sensors. Thanks to the innovative HDDM technology the Dx50 provides excellent reliability, immunity to ambient light and precision when being in use. Offering an extremely good price/performance ratio the Dx50 is the right solution in many cases. At a glance Highest reliability, ambient light immunity and price/performance ratio thanks to HDDM technology<BR/>Measuring ranges of 10 m or 20 m directly on the object or 50 m on the reflector<BR/>Different performance levels depending on the product and laser class<BR/>Various interfaces: Digital, analogue or serial<BR/>Display with intuitive and consistent operating concept<BR/>Rugged zinc die cast housing<BR/>Wide operating temperature range from –30 °C to +65 °C Your Benefit Wide measurement ranges up to 10, 20 or 50 m in combination with different interfaces allow an easy and fast integration in<BR/>any production environment<BR/>Highly reliable and precise measurement helps to increase process quality and stability<BR/>High measurement or switching frequencies enable a fast material flow<BR/>Dx50 product family is based on a common platform, offering multiple performance levels, making it easy to accommodate future changes<BR/>Intuitive setup via display or remote teach reduces installation time and costs<BR/>Temperature range from –30 °C to +65 °C allows for outdoor use without additional cooling or heating<BR/>Up to 40 klx ambient light immunity – allows for use in optically challenging environments Applications Component check using distance sensors<BR/>Quality check using distance sensors<BR/>Access protection with differentiation between people and material<BR/>Loop control: loop and speed measurement<BR/>Level monitoring in the storage container<BR/>Sheet coil uncoiling<BR/>Sheet coil uncoiling<BR/>Positioning of the x and y axis of the driving and lifting unit<BR/>Positioning of the lifting unit with a distance sensor<BR/>Measuring the height of the passenger boarding bridge<BR/>Recording the extending and retracting movement of a passenger boarding bridge<BR/>Position and presence detection of suspension cables<BR/>Determining the roll diameter<BR/>Vertical positioning of cranes in stock yards<BR/>Anti-collision of cranes during material handling<BR/>Proper positioning of overhead cranes inside storage are<BR/>Distance measurement for multiple slab handling during post production logistics<BR/>Positioning hot slabs on roller table before rolling<BR/>Detection of ingots, blooms, blanks and profiles in the hot rolling process<BR/>Width and diameter control of coils during winding<BR/>Classification of the coil diameters after coiling process<BR/>Ladle presence detection of ladle car at electric arc furnace<BR/>Presence and leading edge detection in the furnace during continuous casting<BR/>Positioning of the oxygen cutting torch during continuous casting<BR/>Product detection on processing machines during post production logistics<BR/>Level monitoring in red sludge tank<BR/>Collision avoidance during pickup of dashboards<BR/>Loop control: loop and speed measurement Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The Dx50 is a common distance sensor platform, offering multiple performance levels. With measurement ranges of up to 10 m or20 m on objects or even up to 50 m when measuring on reflector, the Dx50 is suitable for many different applications. Based on a switching, analogue or serial interface being available the Dx50 can easily be integrated in any application environment. Also the intuitive operating concept and a visible red laser allow a fast installation of the sensors. Thanks to the innovative HDDM technology the Dx50 provides excellent reliability, immunity to ambient light and precision when being in use. Offering an extremely good price/performance ratio the Dx50 is the right solution in many cases. At a glance Highest reliability, ambient light immunity and price/performance ratio thanks to HDDM technology<BR/>Measuring ranges of 10 m or 20 m directly on the object or 50 m on the reflector<BR/>Different performance levels depending on the product and laser class<BR/>Various interfaces: Digital, analogue or serial<BR/>Display with intuitive and consistent operating concept<BR/>Rugged zinc die cast housing<BR/>Wide operating temperature range from –30 °C to +65 °C Your Benefit Wide measurement ranges up to 10, 20 or 50 m in combination with different interfaces allow an easy and fast integration in<BR/>any production environment<BR/>Highly reliable and precise measurement helps to increase process quality and stability<BR/>High measurement or switching frequencies enable a fast material flow<BR/>Dx50 product family is based on a common platform, offering multiple performance levels, making it easy to accommodate future changes<BR/>Intuitive setup via display or remote teach reduces installation time and costs<BR/>Temperature range from –30 °C to +65 °C allows for outdoor use without additional cooling or heating<BR/>Up to 40 klx ambient light immunity – allows for use in optically challenging environments Applications Component check using distance sensors<BR/>Quality check using distance sensors<BR/>Access protection with differentiation between people and material<BR/>Loop control: loop and speed measurement<BR/>Level monitoring in the storage container<BR/>Sheet coil uncoiling<BR/>Sheet coil uncoiling<BR/>Positioning of the x and y axis of the driving and lifting unit<BR/>Positioning of the lifting unit with a distance sensor<BR/>Measuring the height of the passenger boarding bridge<BR/>Recording the extending and retracting movement of a passenger boarding bridge<BR/>Position and presence detection of suspension cables<BR/>Determining the roll diameter<BR/>Vertical positioning of cranes in stock yards<BR/>Anti-collision of cranes during material handling<BR/>Proper positioning of overhead cranes inside storage are<BR/>Distance measurement for multiple slab handling during post production logistics<BR/>Positioning hot slabs on roller table before rolling<BR/>Detection of ingots, blooms, blanks and profiles in the hot rolling process<BR/>Width and diameter control of coils during winding<BR/>Classification of the coil diameters after coiling process<BR/>Ladle presence detection of ladle car at electric arc furnace<BR/>Presence and leading edge detection in the furnace during continuous casting<BR/>Positioning of the oxygen cutting torch during continuous casting<BR/>Product detection on processing machines during post production logistics<BR/>Level monitoring in red sludge tank<BR/>Collision avoidance during pickup of dashboards<BR/>Loop control: loop and speed measurement Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

Overview The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60 mm. It offers lots of mechanical and electrical interfaces and a housing made from aluminium or stainless steel. You can program the encoder yourself, if you want. A key feature is the range of options for programming the electrical parameters, e.g., the output signal level, the number of pulses per revolution, or the zero pulse width. This makes the DFS60 highly suitable for demanding applications as well. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range, and wide-set ball bearings ensure a high level of ruggedness and make the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications with harsh ambient conditions. At a glance Pulses per revolution: Up to 65,536 (16 bit)<BR/>Housing diameter: 60 mm<BR/>Solid shaft, blind hollow shaft, through hollow shaft<BR/>Enclosure rating: IP65/IP67<BR/>Communication interfaces: TTL RS 422, HTL Push Pull, Sin/Cos<BR/>Connection type: M12 or M23 male connector, or universal cable<BR/>Programmable, compact installation depth, remote zero set possible Your Benefit The programmability of the encoder results in reduced storage, high machine availability, and easy and fast installation<BR/>Flexible adaptation to the application-specific installation situation<BR/>High resolution up to 16 bits allows applications with demanding requirements on measurement accuracy<BR/>The stainless-steel housing offers high resistance to environmental influences<BR/>Long-term and reliable operation thanks to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and bearing lifetime<BR/>Excellent concentricity even at high speeds<BR/>Simple mounting thanks to compact dimensions, when the installation space is limited Applications Measurement of position, speed and displacement in factory and logistics automation, e.g., in the food and beverages industry,<BR/>medical technology, wood processing, in outdoor applications at ports or offshore plants, printing machines, textile machines and<BR/>packaging machines Note Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.