RC6013 - Digital decoder IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Rotary incremental encoder
Brand	IFM
Model	RC6013
Category	Digital decoder (incremental encoder)
Supply voltage	5 V TTL or 10...30 V HTL
Output protection	Against short circuits (TTL to 0V; HTL to 0V and L+ for max 1 min)
Output signals	A, B phase shifted 90°, zero index once per revolution, inverted signals available
Electrical connection	5-pin male connector or 13-wire cable
Max cable length	100 m (5 V TTL), 300 m (10...30 V HTL)
Distance from interference sources	Min 20 cm
Shielding	Braid connected to housing
Mounting	Screwing onto mounting flange, shaft with flexible coupling
Mounting precautions	Avoid impacts on the shaft, do not use aggressive tools
Applications	Measurement of linear and angular displacements, position determination
Safety	Disconnect power before connection or disconnection
Maintenance	No specific maintenance other than compliance with mounting conditions
Documents	Technical data sheet and accessories at www.ifm.com

Frequently Asked Questions - RC6013 IFM

How to connect the IFM RC6013 incremental encoder?

Switch off the installation. Connect according to the diagram: L+ (brown/green), 0V (white/green), outputs A (brown), A neg. (green), B (grey), B neg. (pink), zero index (red), zero index neg. (black), fault (violet). Unused wires must be insulated.

What is the difference between TTL and HTL versions?

The TTL version operates at 5 V, the HTL at 10...30 V. HTL outputs are protected against short circuits on 0V and L+ for max 1 minute. The max cable length is 100 m for TTL and 300 m for HTL.

How to mount the encoder on a shaft?

Screw the encoder onto a mounting flange. Use a flexible coupling (bellows or elastic washer) to compensate for misalignment. Avoid impacts on the shaft and do not use tools like a file.

What are the output signals of the RC6013?

Outputs A and B are phase shifted by 90° to determine rotation direction. The zero index is emitted once per revolution. Inverted signals are available for noise filtering.

What is the function of the zero index?

The zero index is a unique reference per mechanical revolution. It allows finding a position after a power failure.

How to protect the encoder from interference?

Install cables at least 20 cm away from interference sources. The braided shield is connected to the housing. Use inverted signals for differential transmission.

What to do with the sensor L+ and 0V wires?

These wires are internally connected to the power supply. If you use a voltage regulating module, they can serve as test wires. Otherwise, connect them to the power supply or insulate them.

Can this encoder be used to measure linear displacements?

Yes, by using a measuring wheel or a pinion and rack to convert linear motion into rotation.

Where to find the technical data sheet and accessories?

On the website www.ifm.com, you will find the technical data sheet, other documents, and appropriate accessories.

How to clean the encoder?

No specific cleaning is required. Avoid shocks and humidity. If necessary, wipe with a dry cloth.

USER MANUAL RC6013 IFM

Pure technical line drawing of a mechanical component without any text, numbers, or symbols

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with mounting bracket and motor (no text or symbols)

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:

Wiring is also indicated on the housing cap.

	Flange plug if 5-pole	m1001.xx 13-wire cable
L+ 2 12 brown/green
L+ sensor - 2 blue
0V 1 10 white/green
0V sensor -	11	white
A	3	5	brown
A neg.	- 6	green
B	4	8	grey
B neg.	- 1 grey
0 index	5	3	red
0 index neg.	- 4	black
fault neg.	- 7	lilac
free	- 9	-
free	-	-	yellow
screen	housing	housing	housing

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 100 m for the 5 V TTL version and 300 m 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.

Holder of Certificate: ifm electronic gmbh

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45128 Essen

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Certification Mark:

Electronic measuring equipment (encoders)

Product: Electronic measuring equipment (encoders)

Model(s): RAx, ROx, RPx, RBx, RCx, RUx, RVx, RSx, RMs, RNx "x" can be any character (up to 15 digits) and defines configurations, interface, resolution and length.

Parameters: Rated Voltage: 5-30 Vdc Rated Current: max. 370 mA

Remark: When installing, requirements of mentioned Test Standards and Installation Guide has to be fulfilled. Supply shall fulfil requirements of limited energy circuit or Class 2 power.

Tested UL 61010-1:2004 according to: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1:2004

The product was voluntarily tested according to the relevant safety requirements and mentioned properties. It can be marked with the certification mark shown above. The certification mark must not be altered in any way. This product certification system operated by TÜV SÜD America Inc. most closely resembles that described by ISO/IEC Guide 67, Conformity assessment - Fundamentals of product certification, System 3. See also notes overleaf.

Test report no.: 028-71370093-000

Date, 2010-08-18

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