Datasheet
PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS FOR ENCODERS AND INCLINATION SENSORS | SICK 8016862/2016-11-30
Subject to change without notice.
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DIRECT ACCESS VIA RS-485
SICK incremental and SSI absolute encoders can be programmed using a computer, industrial
computer or a control unit supplied by the customer via the RS-485 interface. An RS-485 inter-
face is required for communication with the encoder. It is possible to change the encoder values
during the process and without disconnecting the electrical connection. This means that a new
encoder setting can be programmed within seconds and rapid changeover of machine properties
is guaranteed.
At a glance
• Programming in assembled state
• No programming software required,
programming via control commands
• Save the encoder settings in the con-
trol unit or the industrial computer
• Functions are independent of the
control unit manufacturer
• Switch between write mode and read
mode using digital I/O card
• Connection to encoder over signal
lines provided by the customer and
RS-485 or RS-232 card
Your benets
• Programming without electrical and
mechanical disassembly
• Real-time changes to the encoder
properties during operation
• Optimal integration into customer-spe-
cic control environment
• Customer-specic programming and
evaluation functions
Fields of application
• Ideal for fast programming directly in
the production line while processes
are running, or during format adjust-
ment
Programmable sensors Description
DFS60 Incremental encoder
DFV60 Measuring wheel encoder
DFS60 Inox Incremental encoder
DFS2x Incremental encoder
AHS/AHM36 SSI Absolute encoder
AFS/AFM60 SSI Absolute encoder
AFS/AFM60 Inox Absolute encoder
RS-485 ENCODER PROGRAMMING