RV6001 - Digital decoder IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Incremental encoder (digital decoder)
Supply voltage	5 V TTL or 10...30 V HTL depending on version
Outputs	Digital signals A, B, zero index and their complements
Output protection	5 V TTL version: short-circuit protected against 0 V HTL version: short-circuit protected against 0 V and L+ (max. 1 minute)
Connection	5-pole male connector or 13-wire cable (depending on version)
Max. cable length	100 m for 5 V TTL version, 300 m for 10...30 V HTL version
Distance to interference sources	Minimum 20 cm
Shielding	Braided, connected to encoder housing
Main functions	Conversion of rotary movements into digital pulses, measurement of linear and angular displacements, position determination
Zero index	Pulse once per mechanical revolution, used as reference after power loss
Mounting	Screw onto mounting flange, shaft connected via flexible bellows coupling or elastic washer coupling
Mounting precautions	Avoid shocks to the shaft, do not use tools on the shaft
Linear displacement conversion	Possible with measuring wheel or pinion and rack
Short-circuit protection	Outputs protected; unused wires must be insulated
Documents and accessories	Available at www.ifm.com

Frequently Asked Questions - RV6001 IFM

How to connect the RV6001 encoder?

Disconnect the power supply before any connection. Connect the wires according to the wiring diagram provided on the housing cover or in the manual. Unused wires must be insulated to avoid short circuits.

What is the supply voltage of the encoder?

There are two versions: 5 V TTL and 10...30 V HTL. Check the label of your device to know the version.

How to protect the encoder against short circuits?

The outputs are short-circuit protected: in 5 V TTL version against 0 V, in HTL version against 0 V and L+ for a maximum of 1 minute. Ensure unused wires are insulated.

What is the maximum cable length?

For the 5 V TTL version, the maximum length is 100 m. For the 10...30 V HTL version, it is 300 m, provided appropriate cables are used.

How to mount the encoder shaft?

Fix the encoder on a mounting flange. Connect the shaft via a flexible bellows coupling or elastic washer coupling to compensate for misalignment. Avoid shocks to the shaft.

What are the output signals?

The encoder provides digital signals A and B phase-shifted by 90°, as well as a zero index once per revolution. Inverted signals are also available for differential inputs.

What to do with unused wires?

Unused wires must be insulated to avoid any short circuit or unauthorized connection between two conductive wires.

How to avoid interference?

Install cables at a minimum distance of 20 cm from interference sources. The braided shield of the cable is connected to the encoder housing.

Can I use a measuring wheel?

Yes, to convert linear displacements into rotation, you can use a measuring wheel or a pinion-rack system. Respect the maximum permissible shaft loads.

Where to find additional accessories?

Visit the website www.ifm.com for the technical data sheet, documents, and suitable accessories.

USER MANUAL RV6001 IFM

Function and features

The encoder transforms rotational movement into pulse sequences. These allow the measurement of linear distances and angular movement as well as the determination of positions.

Electrical connection

Disconnect power from the installation before connecting or disconnecting cables or connectors!

Unused wires must be insulated to avoid short circuits and cross faults.

Short-circuit protection

5 V TTL version: outputs short-circuit protected against 0 V 10...30 V HTL version: outputs short-circuit protected against 0 V and L+ for maximum 1 minute

Standard wiring:

	Flange plug 5-pole	ifm1000.xx ifm	1001.xx
L+ 2 9 12
L+ sensor - 5 2
0V 1 12 10
0V sensor -	10 11
A	3	1	5
A neg.	- 2 6
B	4	3	8
B neg.	- 4 1
0 index	5 6 3
0 index neg.	- 7 4
fault neg.	-	-	7
free	-	-	9
free	-	-	-
screen	housing	11	housing

	ifm1013.xx Kabel13adrig
L+ 1 brown/green
L+ sensor - blue
0V 6 white/green
0V sensor - white
A 2 brown
A neg. -	green
B	4	grey
B neg.	- pink
0 index	5	red
0 index neg.	-	black
fault neg.	- lilac
free	-	-
free	-	yellow
screen	3	housing

Wiring is also indicated on the housing cap. If there is a deviation, the encoder must be connected as indicated on the label on the housing cap.

The wires L + (sensor) and 0V (sensor) are internally connected to the supply voltage. When using external electronics which regulate the supply voltage these wires can be used as test wires. If unused, these wires must be connected to the supply voltage or insulated.

Depending on the version, the electrical connection is made via the cable or via cables to be obtained separately.

When using suitable cables the maximum cable length is 100m for the 5 V TTL version and 300m for the 10...30 V HTL version.

The cables must be laid separately from interfering sources, the minimum distance is 20~cm .

The braided screen in the cable is connected to the encoder housing.

Output signals

output A

output B

0 index

The encoder provides digital pulse sequences at the output stages. The outputs A and B are electrically offset by 90^ . Thus the direction of rotation can be evaluated in the external electronics.

The combined zero index is provided once in a mechanical revolution of the shaft. In case of power failure it can be used as a reference point within a revolution.

The inverted output signals are used for external electronics with differential voltage input to filter interference.

Installation

Do not hit the shaft, do not use a file or similar tool on the shaft: This could destroy the unit!

The encoder can be screwed to the angle bracket. The shaft should be connected using a flexible bellows or spring disc coupling to compensate for shaft displacement and to protect the encoder against damage.

Linear movements can be transformed into a rotational movement using a measuring wheel or rack and pinion. For mounting the maximum permissible shaft loads of the encoder must be taken into account.

Mounting the angle bracket on a resilient base protects the encoder against too high a stress due to roughness of the material.

The data sheet, further documents and suitable accessories are available on our website at www.ifm.com.