The A170 optical angle encoder is a wide-diameter, solid-shaft, high-end encoder designed for applications that require precise angle measurement. It delivers up to 3,600,000 pulses per revolution with ±2.5 arc-sec accuracy, making it ideal for demanding motion control systems.

Mechanical Data (Clean + Reformatted)

• Pulses per revolution: 18,000–3,600,000
• Line count (z): 18,000 or 36,000
• Reference signal:
  • Standard: 1 per revolution
  • Distance-coded:
    • 36 per rev (z=18,000)
    • 72 per rev (z=36,000)
• Permissible mechanical speed: ≤ 1000 rpm
• Max operating speed: 300–500 rpm
• Accuracy: ±2.5 arc-sec
• Permissible shaft load: ≤ 30 N
• Starting torque (20°C): ≤ 0.012 Nm
• Rotor inertia: < 3.7 × 10⁻⁴ kgm²
• Protection: IP64
• Weight (without cable): 3.5 kg
• Operating temperature: 0…+70°C
• Storage temperature: –30…+85°C
• Humidity (non-condensing): 98% max
• Vibration (55–2000 Hz): ≤ 100 m/s²
• Shock (11 ms): ≤ 300 m/s²