SICK DFS60 Series Incremental Incremental Encoder, 1 → 65536 ppr, HTL, TTL Signal, Solid Type, 10mm Shaft

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 connection, 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
Positioning of the oxygen cutting torch during continuous casting
Monitoring of damper position during aluminum distribution
Damper positioning in duct system
Monitoring rotary valve operation
Calculation of belt speed and running direction
Monitoring train loading and unloading operations
Exact positioning in the printing process
Monitoring of the sheet coil uncoiling process
Loop control: loop and speed measurement
Static freight measuring
Measurement of freight objects
Monitoring the ULD contour

Reduced storage costs and downtime due to customer-specific programming
Variety of different mechanical and electrical interfaces enable the encoder to be optimally adjusted to fit the installation situation
Excellent concentricity even at high speeds
High resolution of up to 16 bits ensures precise measurements
Permanent and safe operation due to a high enclosure rating, temperature resistance and a long bearing lifetime
Programmability via the PGT-08 programming software and the PGT-10-Pro display programming tool allow the encoder to be adapted flexibly and quickly according to customer needs
Programmable zero pulse position simplifies installation
Width and diameter control of coils during winding
Monitoring belt operation in carbon and sinter supply
Monitoring the operation of the sinter conveyor in the sinter plant
Speed measurement on the conveying equipment
Speed measurement on conveying systems using encoders
Dynamic freight measuring

The DFS60 is a high-resolution incremental encoder with a diameter of 60mm. It offers a wide variety of mechanical and electric interfaces and can also be programmed by the customer if required. Programming of the output signal and zero pulse is a unique feature for the market. The high enclosure rating, wide temperature range and large ball bearing distance ensure extreme robustness, making the DFS60 the ideal encoder for industrial applications in harsh environments

Applications in factory and logistics automation for measurement of position, speed and distance, for example in print machines, textile machines, wood processing, packaging machines
Weld detection and measurement of the sheet removal speed
Detecting printed circuit boards
Measurement of the vehicle speed
Loop control: loop and speed measurement
Loop control: speed measurement
Synchronizing the camera system
Determination of the speed of a belt
Speed detection for correct labeling
Speed detection for correct labeling
Controlling the print head on ink jet printers
Synchronization of machine processes
Sheet coil uncoiling
Weld detection and measurement of the sheet removal speed
Sheet coil uncoiling
Safe drive monitoring
Measurement of the log volume
Monitoring the feed speed
Synchronizing the package ejection
Plausibility check
Monitoring the conveyor belt speed
Board detection and measurement
Measuring the conveying speed of a belt conveyor

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.