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Chapter
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Operating Instructions
AFS60/AFM60 EtherNet/IP
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Product description
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Product description
This chapter provides information on the special features and properties of the
AFS60/AFM60 EtherNet/IP Absolute Encoder. It describes the construction and the
operating principle of the device.
Please read this chapter before mounting, installing or commissioning the device.
3.1
Special features
Properties
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Absolute Encoder in 60 mm design
Robust nickel coded disk for harsh
environments
High precision and reliability
Large ball bearing spacing of 30 mm
High level of resistance to vibration
Optimal rotational accuracy
Compact design
Face mount flange, servo flange and blind
hollow shaft
15 bit singleturn resolution
(1 to 32,767 steps)
18 bit singleturn resolution
(1 to 262,144 steps)
27 bit total resolution
30 bit total resolution
12 bit multiturn resolution
(1 to 4,096 revolutions)
Round axis functionality
EtherNet/IP interface (as per IEC 61784
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Supports the encoder profile 22h defined in the
CIP (Common Industrial Protocol)
Device Level Ring (DLR)
Tab. 3: Special features of
the encoder variants
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