Encoders

Sick DFS60 Programmable Encoders

Within the Sick DFS60 incremental encoder family there is a product to suit almost any application. The DFS60 range contains products offering 3 different performance levels :-
• Eco (E) - for the most simple applications, up to 2,048ppr
• Basic (B) - for standard applications, up to 10,000ppr
• Advanced (A) - for challenging applications up to 65,536ppr

The Sick DFS60B and DFS60A ranges are customer programmable incremental encoders.
Programmable encoders offer numerous advantages: serving end users as a universal spare, system integrators as a product which can be tailored to the applciation and OEM's as an invaluable development tool. Programmable characteristics include:-
• Resolution: 1 - 10,000ppr for B-types, 1 - 65,536 for A-types
• Output signal levels: TTL (5V) or HTL (10-30V)
• Zero/Marker/Index pulse width: 90, 180, 270 electrical degrees
• Zero/Marker/Index pulse position: Any desired shaft position