SICK unveils next generation ANS/ANM58 PROFINET absolute encoder
SICK Intelligence has launched what it says is a state-of-the-art absolute encoder, the ANS/ANM58 PROFINET, that marks a new generation of absolute encoders specifically designed for higher machine and system productivity.
The compact ANS/ANM58 is available in both single-turn and multiturn variants, and comes with the PROFINET global, cross-industry ethernet fieldbus standard for industrial automation. It delivers rapid, bi-directional communication with PLCs for shorter cycle times, high precision movement control and fast integration.
It provides increased productivity across a diverse range of factory and logistics automation applications, includingdrives & control, packaging technology, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy generation, machine building, storage & conveyor systems.
In automated machines and systems, encoders provide the basis for efficient and controlled monitoring of the movement of drives and axes via rotary sensors measuring position, speed and displacement. SICK says that it has poured 65 years of its expertise in encoder technology into the design of the ANS/ANM58, including an improved optical measurement system for high precision movement control.
The new range is said to meet growing customer demand for precise and clock-synchronous motion control, condition monitoring of machines and systems, short cycle times, space-saving design and easy installation.
Ease of integration and flexibility to suit any installation
SICK says with the ANS/ANM58 series, users can configure their ideal encoder, choosing from single-turn or multiturn measurement with resolutions of 18 bit (262,144 steps/turn) or 34 bit (262,144 steps/turn x 65,536 turns) to suit the application. The new absolute encoders offer a flexible, space-saving design ideal for tight and demanding installation scenarios, with best-in-class compactness starting from as little as 39 mm long. It has a wide variety of mounting options, including flat or narrow housing designs, as well as axial or radial plug variants.
The ANS/ANM58 comes in solid shaft, blind hollow shaft or through hollow shaft options for transmitting rotational movement information, and a variety of flanges for flexible mounting. It can be installed directly onto mechanics or mounted with a wire draw mechanism or rotary measuring wheel for linear motion monitoring.
The ANS/ANM58 can be individually and intuitively tailored to meet the requirements of each application using the UX-friendly, SICK SOPAS configuration tool or during integration into control system architecture via Siemens TiA Portal.
Fast and accurate real-time data communication via PROFINET for high productivity
Supporting the evolution towards smarter factories, industrial sites and warehouses, the ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders provide process-related diagnostic data and enable condition-based system maintenance for the encoders and mechanical systems they are connected to, preventing unplanned downtime. The ANS/ANM58 encoder provides diagnostic data including temperature, speed, various counter functions and timestamps, which can also be used to configure application-specific limit values and create warning limits for targeted maintenance and servicing measures.
SICK UK Market Product Manager for Motion Control Sensors and Identification, Darren Pratt, said:“The robust new SICK Sensor Intelligence ANS/ANM58 PROFINET is suited to almost any industrial application that moves, across multiple industries and environments. It brings together all our encoder technology know-how to create a new generation of absolute encoders designed to meet individual installation requirements, achieve clock-synchronous processes and deliver higher productivity.
“From the first encoder, SICK has been at the forefront and the ANS/ANM58 is the next step in motion sensor technology, providing state-of-the-art performance, real-time communication, diagnostic information and versatility, alongside easy programming and integration.”
