RC6012 - Detector IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Incremental encoder (rotation detector)
Brand	IFM
Model	RC6012
Power supply	5 V TTL or 10...30 V HTL version (depending on model)
Outputs	A, B (90° phase shifted), zero index, inverted outputs available
Short-circuit protection	5V TTL version: on 0V; HTL version: on 0V and L+ (max. 1 minute)
Maximum cable length	100 m for 5 V TTL version, 300 m for 10...30 V HTL version
Minimum distance from interference sources	20 cm
Electrical connection	5-pin male connector or 13-wire cable
Mounting	Screw onto mounting flange; use a flexible coupling to compensate for misalignment
Maintenance and cleaning	Avoid shocks to the shaft; do not use abrasive tools; clean with a soft, dry cloth
Safety	Disconnect power before any connection or disconnection
Spare parts and repairability	Accessories available at www.ifm.com; no specified spare parts
General information	User manual available in PDF; reference U8V 10 08 70596 006
Main functions	Conversion of rotational movements into pulses to measure linear and angular displacements
Output signals	Digital pulses on A, B; zero index once per revolution
Shielding	Braided shield connected to housing

Frequently Asked Questions - RC6012 IFM

How to connect the RC6012 encoder?

Disconnect power. Connect the wires according to the provided diagram (see housing cover). For a 5 V TTL version, the outputs are short-circuit protected on 0V. Unused wires must be insulated.

What is the supply voltage of the RC6012?

The encoder is available in two versions: 5 V TTL and 10...30 V HTL. Check the housing label for the exact version.

What is the maximum cable length?

Up to 100 m for the 5 V TTL version and 300 m for the 10...30 V HTL version, using appropriate cables.

How to determine the direction of rotation?

Outputs A and B are phase-shifted by 90°. The direction of rotation is determined by the order of pulses (A leading or B leading). The electronic module interprets this phase shift.

What is the zero index?

The zero index is a pulse provided once per mechanical revolution of the shaft. It serves as a position reference in case of power failure.

How to mount the encoder correctly?

Screw the encoder onto a mounting flange. Use a flexible coupling (bellows or elastic washer type) to compensate for shaft misalignment. Avoid shocks to the shaft.

What is the short-circuit protection?

5V TTL version: outputs short-circuit protected on 0V. HTL version: protected on 0V and L+ (max. 1 minute).

Should unused wires be insulated?

Yes, unused wires must be insulated to avoid short circuits or accidental connections.

Where to find accessories and the datasheet?

The datasheet and appropriate accessories are available on the website www.ifm.com.

How to clean the encoder?

Avoid shocks to the shaft. Do not use abrasive tools. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.

USER MANUAL RC6012 IFM

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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.

output A 180° 180° output B 0 index 90°

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.

angle bracket E60033 1) reference mark 2) M3 thread / 5mm deep

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

Holder of Certificate: ifm electronic gmbh

Friedrichstr. 1

45128 Essen

GERMANY

Production 20196

Facility(ies):

Certification Mark:

Type Method Production monitored TÜV PRODUCT SERVICE NRTL US C

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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