RV6026 - Detector IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Incremental encoder (rotation detector)
Brand	IFM
Model	RV6026
Category	Detector
Power supply	5 V TTL or 10...30 V HTL version
Short-circuit protection	Outputs protected to 0 V (5 V TTL) or to 0 V and L+ (HTL, max. 1 min)
Output signals	Digital pulses A, B with 90° phase shift, zero index per revolution
Inverted outputs	Yes, for differential input
Electrical connection	5-pin male connector or 13-wire cable (depending on version)
Maximum cable length	100 m (5 V TTL) or 300 m (10...30 V HTL)
Minimum distance to parasitic sources	20 cm
Shielding	Braided, connected to housing
Mounting	Screw on mounting flange, flexible coupling recommended
Maximum shaft loads	Observe the values specified on the label
Main functions	Conversion of rotational movements into pulses to measure linear and angular displacements
Maintenance	No specific maintenance required; avoid shocks to the shaft
Safety	Disconnect power before connecting/disconnecting; insulate unused wires
Additional information	Technical data sheet and accessories at www.ifm.com

Frequently Asked Questions - RV6026 IFM

What is the supply voltage of the RV6026?

The RV6026 encoder is available in two versions: 5 V TTL or 10...30 V HTL. Check the nameplate.

How to connect the RV6026 encoder?

Connection is made via a 5-pin male connector or 13-wire cable. Disconnect power before any connection. Refer to the wiring diagram in the manual for wire colors.

What is the maximum allowed cable length?

For the 5 V TTL version, max. 100 m; for the 10...30 V HTL version, max. 300 m. Use appropriate cables and keep them away from parasitic sources (min. 20 cm).

What do outputs A and B mean?

Outputs A and B deliver digital pulses with a 90° phase shift. This phase shift allows the direction of rotation to be determined in the electronic module.

What is the zero index used for?

The zero index is a single pulse per mechanical revolution. It serves as an absolute reference, for example after a power outage.

How to protect the encoder against short circuits?

The outputs are protected: 5 V TTL version against 0 V, HTL version against 0 V and L+ (max. 1 minute). Avoid polarity reversals.

What type of coupling to use for the shaft?

Use a flexible bellows coupling or elastic washer coupling to compensate for shaft misalignment and avoid damaging the encoder.

How to mount the RV6026 encoder?

Screw the encoder onto a mounting flange. For linear displacement measurements, use a measuring wheel or rack and pinion. Observe the maximum shaft loads.

What to do with unused wires?

Insulate unused wires to avoid short circuits or unauthorized intermediate connections.

Where to find more information on the RV6026?

Check the technical data sheet and accessories on www.ifm.com. You can also download the complete manual in PDF.

USER MANUAL RV6026 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

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.