Product Details

HS6A

Tough and Compact!

  • Fits Shafts 0.3-0.6" [8-15mm]
  • Up to 30 Bit Resolution
  • Unbreakable Optical Disk
  • Singleturn or Multiturn
  • IP66 Rating
  • Superior Bearings and Seals
  • No Batteries
  • -40°C to +85°C Operation
  • 2 Year No-Hassle Warranty

HS6A absolute rotary hollow shaft encoders fit shafts from 0.3" to 0.6" [8-15mm], and offer superior durability compared to ordinary optical absolute encoders. Also available:  AV6A solid shaft flange-mounted models, HS6M magnetic absolute encoders, HS40 severe-duty absolute magnetic encoders that fit shafts 5/8 - 1 1/8" [16-30mm].

HS6A encoders have superior shaft seals and bearings that stay sealed to keep contaminants out, despite temperature cycles or liquid sprays. Our encoder seals are protected by mechanical barriers to prevent flexing or failure. Avtron’s superior bearings outlast the competition, even when mounting stub shafts have increased runout.

Many competitive optical encoder designs risk sensor damage from any vibration or shock. Some designs even use thin glass disks in "industrial" products! Avtron uses only unbreakable disks.

The HS6A offers a broad range of communication options, from parallel output and SSI to the latest Profibus and Ethernet standards.

Our optical HS6A encoders use superior sensor, disk, bearing, and seal technology to give top performance in industrial conditions. Select an Avtron HS6A today!

Operating Power:
     Volts: 10 - 30 VDC
     Current: 230mA at 10V, 100mA at 24V maximum*
Output Formats: Ethernet/IP*, Modbus TCP*, Profinet*, Powerlink, Profibus, CANOpen, DeviceNet, SSI, Parallel
Accuracy: +/-0.02° (+/-1 arc-min)
Shaft Loading: axial 9lbs [40N], radial 25lbs [110N]
Temperature: -40° to 85°C
Environment: IP66**
Vibration: 10G, 10-1000Hz
Shock: 30G, 11mS duration
Weight: 1.21lb [550g]; stainless option 2.7lb [1200g]

*(Ethernet versions require 400mA @ 10V or 160mA @ 24V)
**with standard recommended seals
  • Optional all-stainless construction
  • Larger bearings for longer life
  • Ultra-long-life internal gearbox
  • Software-settable zero point for SSI and parallel output
  • Optional factory-programmable cam limits
  • Optional 5V operation
  • Protected against reverse power wiring
  • Profibus DP & ProfiNet Support for Class 1 & 2 & DPV2 Isochronous (ProfiDrive)

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Competitive Products

  • Avtron HS6A optical absolute encoders replace many competitive models, including:


    Allen Bradley: 842A, 842D, 842E, 845GM, 845D, 845G

    BEI: HS35 absolute

    Dynapar/ACURO: AD35, AD36

    Heidenhain: ECN413, EQN425

    Pepperl+Fuchs: AVS36M, AVS42H,BVM58, BVS58, CVM36M, CVS36M, CVM42H, CVS42H, CVM58, CVS58, CVM58S, CVS58S, DVM58, DVS58, EVM58, EVS58, FVM58, FVS58, PVM58, PVS58, RVS58S


    As well as replacing many other hollow shaft absolute rotary encoders.

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