SICK AFS60A-BHNB262144 Encoder

The AFS60A-BHNB262144 is a single-turn absolute encoder from Germany-based DOENTE’s AFS60 product line, with official order number 1059043. It belongs to the Ethernet interface product portfolio, equipped with real-time PROFINET industrial bus, and features a 15 mm blind hollow shaft design with a single-turn resolution of 18 pedaços (262,144 passos). Adopting optical scanning technology, this encoder delivers high precision, outstanding reliability and compact dimensions. It retains position data after power loss and is widely deployed in industrial automation motion control applications.

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The naming rule for model `AFS60A-BHNB262144` is broken down as follows:

Especificações Técnicas Principais

Performance Specifications

Especificações Mecânicas

Elétrica & Especificações Ambientais

Principais recursos do produto

1. Absolute Measurement Principle: Directly read the current absolute angle once powered on without homing operations; position data is permanently stored after power failure to avoid re-homing after power-up.
2. High-Precision Optical Scanning: Mature optical detection technology paired with 18-bit high resolution delivers sub-arc-second repeatability to meet precision positioning demands of high-end equipment.
3. PROFINET Industrial Bus: Standard PROFINET IO interface directly compatible with mainstream PLC control systems such as Siemens, enabling high-speed real-time exchange of position and speed data.
4. Blind Hollow Shaft Design: The standard 15 mm bore fits most servo motor shafts; front clamping mounting eliminates extra couplings to save installation space and simplify commissioning.
5. Robust Environmental Adaptability: Wide-voltage power supply, high protection rating and wide temperature range enable stable long-term operation in harsh industrial environments with dust, moisture and strong electromagnetic interference.
6. Flexibly Configurable Parameters: Customizable parameters including preset position value, counting direction and speed sampling rate to fit application scenarios across diverse industries.

Cenários típicos de aplicação

Closed-loop position and speed feedback for spindles and servo feed axes of CNC machine tools

High-precision angular positioning for industrial robot joints and rotary indexing tables

Multi-axis synchronous control for packaging, printing and textile machinery

Position detection and speed monitoring for automated conveying lines and logistics sorting equipment

Angular feedback for motion control of lifting machinery, wind turbine pitch systems and metallurgical equipment

Reference for Common Troubleshooting

Recommended Replacement Models for AFS60A-BHNB262144 Encoder

1. Core Parameters of Original Model (Selection Benchmark)

Marca: SICK AFS60 Series

Resolução: 18-bit de volta única, 262,144 passos

Mecânico: 60 mm diâmetro externo, 15 mm blind hollow shaft BH, clamping flange, IP65

Comunicação: PROFINET IO, dual M12 D-coded Ethernet ports

Fonte de energia: 10–30 VDC, optical absolute type, máx.. 9,000 rpm

Suffix BHNB Definition: B=blind hollow shaft, H=15 mm shaft diameter, N=PROFINET, B=standard dual M12 connectors

1. Direct Replacement within Original Manufacturer Series (Zero Modification, Priority Selection)
2. Direct drop-in AFS60A replacements (fully mechanically & electrically compatible)

2. Upgraded AFM60A Models (Multi-turn version, universal hardware mounting)

AFM60A-BHNB018X12

Idêntico 15 mm blind hole, PROFINET interface, 18-bit de volta única (262,144 passos); additional 12-bit multi-turn function (4,096 rotations)

Fully consistent mounting dimensions, flange and connectors; only multi-turn mode needs enabling in programs

Suitable for robots, long-travel gantries and long-stroke servo axes

3. New-Generation SICK ANS58 Series (Long-Term Alternative for Stocking)

ANS58-BHNB262144

Official successor product line of SICK; 58 mm diâmetro externo (adapter flange available to fit 60 mm mounting holes)

15 mm blind hole, PROFINET V4.2, 18 pedaço, enhanced diagnostic functions and smaller footprint

Vantagens: shorter lead time, menor custo, improved shock resistance

III. Cross-Brand Compatible Imported Alternatives (Universal Protocol, Imported Equivalents)

1. Heidenhain

EQN425 512/18bit PROFINET 15 mm blind hollow shaft

18-bit de volta única, PROFINET IO, 60 mm OD blind hole; precision matches SICK, premium alternative for servo machine tools

2. Pepperl+Fuchs (P+F)

RVI58N-018K1R61N-262144 PROFINET 15 eixo oco mm

60 mm housing, 18 pedaço, dual M12 Ethernet ports, universal mounting flange, cost-effective imported alternative

3. Kubler

8.5888.5422.262144 PROFINET 15 mm blind hole

All-metal housing IP67, wide temperature range -40~+85 ℃, ideal for heavy-duty and metallurgical equipment

1. High-Compatibility Domestic Alternatives (Cost Reduction, Direct Mechanical & Protocol Fit)
2. Jinpu (Perfect replica of SICK AFS60)

GMX60-BH15-PN-18

60 mm diâmetro externo, 15 mm blind hole clamping flange, dual D-coded M12 PROFINET ports

18-pedaço 262,144 resolução, fully compatible with SICK encoder GSD files (no PLC program modification required)

IP65 protection class; rotational speed and temperature specs equivalent to original manufacturer, price only 1/3 of imported units

2. ELCO

EAC60-BH15-PN-18

Same-size blind hole structure, PROFINET IO, supports standard SICK encoder configuration files

Suitable for mass cost-down replacement on packaging, textile and logistics production lines

3. Universal Absolute Bus Models (Customizable Mechanical Interface)

GME60-PN-18, SM60-PN-18; personalizado 15 mm blind hole flanges and dual M12 Ethernet connectors available on demand

1. Key Notes for Replacement Selection
2. No Protocol Mismatch: The original model uses PROFINET; EtherCAT/SSI/EtherNet/IP encoders cannot be directly replaced
3. Core Mechanical Matching Mandatory: Confirm BH 15 mm blind hollow shaft structure; solid shaft / through-hole shaft cannot be directly installed
4. Connector Wiring: Original unit equipped with dual D-coded M12 Ethernet ports; replacement models must feature built-in dual-port switches
5. Programação CLP: Original or replicated domestic models reuse existing GSD files; third-party brands require importing matching GSD files
6. Precision Matching: 18-pedaço (262,144) resolution is mandatory; 16-bit models lead to insufficient positioning accuracy
7. Selection Priority Recommendations
8. Zero commissioning, unlimited budget: AFS60A-BFNB262144 (direct same-series OEM replacement)
9. Multi-stroke travel required: AFM60A-BHNB018X12
10. Long-term mass cost reduction: Domestic GMX60-BH15-PN-18
11. Mid-budget imported equivalent: Pepperl+Fuchs RVI58N PROFINET Series

Complete SICK AFS60 Series Model System (Single-Turn Absolute Encoders, 60 mm OD, including full branches of original model AFS60A-BHNB262144)

1. Regra de codificação do modelo (All models follow this concatenation rule)

AFS60A X X X X Resolution

1. 1st X: Estrutura do eixo

S: Eixo sólido

B: Blind hollow shaft (original BH prefix model)

T: Through hollow shaft

2. 2nd X: Shaft Diameter

Solid Shaft S Series

S1: Servo flange 6 eixo sólido mm

S4: End-face flange 10 eixo sólido mm

Blind Hole B Series (Original Model Family)

BD: 10 mm blind hole

BE: 12 mm blind hole

BH: 15 mm blind hole (original model BH)

BF: 15 mm blind hole, different cable elbow angle

GB: 15 mm blind hole, axial straight connectors

Through Hole T Series

DT: 10 mm through hole

O: 12 mm through hole

TH: 15 mm through hole

3. 3rd X: Protocolo de comunicação

UM: SSI serial interface

N: PROFINET (original model N)

E: EtherCAT

EU: Ethernet/IP

4. 4th X: Cable Connector Form

SSI Interface (UM)

UM: Radial M23 12-pin male connector

Ethernet Industrial (N/E/I)

B: Dual D-coded M12 Ethernet ports (versão padrão, original model B)

C: Single M12 Ethernet port + separate power M12 connector

5. Suffix Resolution (Máx.. 18 bit = 262,144 for AFS60A)

65536 (16 pedaço), 131072 (17 pedaço), 262144 (18 pedaço)

1. Full Model List by Category (Standard stocked models, only mainstream 18-bit 262,144 variants listed)

Categoria 1: PROFINET Bus (Suffix NB, same communication as original model)

1.1 Blind Hollow Shaft B-XXNB-262144 (Same mechanical structure as equipment, substituição direta)

1. AFS60A-BDNB262144 ｜10 mm blind hole, PROFINET, duplo M12
2. AFS60A-BENB262144 ｜12 mm blind hole, PROFINET, duplo M12
3. AFS60A-BHNB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole, PROFINET, duplo M12 (Modelo original)
4. AFS60A-BFNB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole, PROFINET, different cable bend angle, top pick for direct replacement
5. AFS60A-BGNB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole, PROFINET, axial straight M12 connectors

1.2 Solid Shaft S-XXNB-262144

1. AFS60A-S1NB262144 ｜6 mm servo solid shaft
2. AFS60A-S4NB262144 ｜10 mm end-face solid shaft

1.3 Through Hollow Shaft T-XXNB-262144

1. AFS60A-TDNB262144 ｜10 mm through hole
2. AFS60A-TENB262144 ｜12 mm through hole
3. AFS60A-THNB262144 ｜15 mm through hole

Categoria 2: EtherCAT Bus (Suffix EB, BH equivalent AFS60A-BHEB262144)

1. AFS60A-BDEB262144 ｜10 mm blind hole
2. AFS60A-BEEB262144 ｜12 mm blind hole
3. AFS60A-BHEB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole EtherCAT
4. AFS60A-BFEB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole elbow cable outlet
5. AFS60A-BGEB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole straight cable outlet
6. AFS60A-S1EB262144 ｜6 mm solid shaft
7. AFS60A-S4EB262144 ｜10 mm solid shaft
8. AFS60A-TDEB262144 / TEEB / THEB Full through-hole size range

Categoria 3: EtherNet/IP Bus (Suffix IB)

1. AFS60A-BDIB262144
2. AFS60A-BEIB262144
3. AFS60A-BHIB262144 ｜15 mm blind hole EtherNet/IP
4. AFS60A-BFIB262144 / BGIB262144
5. Full solid/through-hole range S1IB/S4IB, TDIB/TEIB/THIB

Categoria 4: SSI Serial Interface (Suffix AA, no Ethernet)

Resolution options: 65536/131072/262144; only 18-bit models listed:

1. AFS60A-BDAA262144
2. AFS60A-BEAA262144
3. AFS60A-BHAA262144 ｜15 mm blind hole SSI
4. AFS60A-S1AA262144 / S4AA262144
5. AFS60A-TDAA/TEAA/THAA262144

III. Multi-Turn Derivative Series with Identical Housing (AFM60A, fully mechanically interchangeable with AFS60A)

AFM60A = same outer dimensions as AFS60A plus 12-bit multi-turn function (4,096 rotations); consistent model rule, suffix format 018X12:

AFM60A-BHNB018X12 (15 mm blind hole PROFINET multi-turn, perfect mechanical compatibility with equipment)

AFM60A-BHEB018X12 (EtherCAT multi-turn)

AFM60A-BHIB018X12 (EtherNet/IP multi-turn)

1. Direct Mechanical Replacements for Original AFS60A-BHNB262144 (15 mm Blind Hole + PROFINET)
2. AFS60A-BFNB262144 (Most common stocked variant, different cable outlet angle, no installation or program modification required)
3. AFS60A-BGNB262144 (Axial straight connectors, suitable for confined cable routing space)
4. AFM60A-BHNB018X12 (Multi-turn version, fully matching mechanical dimensions; enable multi-turn mode in program only)
5. Critical Reminders for Model Selection
6. No Cross-Protocol Substitution: Original suffix NB = PROFINET; cannot directly replace EB(EtherCAT)/IB(EtherNetIP)/AA(SSI) models
7. Mandatory Shaft Diameter Match BH=15 mm Blind Hole: BD(10 milímetros)/BE(12 milímetros)/T through-hole/S solid shaft flanges have incompatible mounting cutouts
8. Fixed resolution 262,144 (18 pedaço); 16/17-bit variants degrade positioning accuracy and cannot be directly used for servo equipment