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Kollmorgen ACS3610-W1

Product Brief Introduction

36 mm outer diameter single-turn absolute position encoder developed by Kollmorgen for limited installation space industrial motion feedback applications. W1 suffix denotes 0–10 V analog voltage output interface, integrated on-unit programming membrane keypad without external programming tool, delivering absolute position signal without zero reset after power cycle.

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Technical Specifications

  • Mechanical Outer Diameter: 36 mm
  • Measurement Type: Single-turn absolute position detection (0–360° full circle)
  • Maximum Resolution: 3723 measurement steps per full rotation
  • Output Signal Standard: W1 = 0–10 V analog voltage proportional to mechanical rotation angle
  • Power Supply Input: 18–30 VDC, 60 mA maximum operating current
  • Output Load Impedance Requirement: ≥ 10 kΩ receiving terminal input impedance
  • Programming Interface: Built-in membrane push-button teach panel on encoder housing
  • Mechanical Shaft Style: Solid 6 mm diameter mounting shaft
  • Allowable Shaft Speed: 10,000 rpm continuous maximum
  • Shock Resistance: 300 m/s², 6 ms duration per IEC 60068-2-27
  • Vibration Resistance: 10–2000 Hz, 100 m/s² per IEC 60068-2-6
  • Protection Class: IP65 housing and shaft sealing
  • Operating Temperature Range: -30 °C to +80 °C
  • Storage Temperature Range: -40 °C to +85 °C
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Certifications: CE, RoHS 2

Functional Features

  1. Single-turn absolute position measurement; retains full rotation position data after complete power loss, no homing procedure required on power restoration
  2. On-unit teach keypad supports one-click programming of measuring range, zero offset point, signal inversion, output limit values
  3. Analog 0–10 V linear output with ≤ ±0.1% full-scale linearity error
  4. Internal EMC filtering circuit suppresses industrial frequency converter and servo drive electromagnetic interference
  5. Reverse power supply connection protection circuit prevents internal circuit damage from positive-negative polarity wiring error
  6. Overvoltage output clamp protection limits output signal voltage within 0–10 V safe range
  7. Stainless steel shaft with wear-resistant fluorine rubber shaft seal for dust and liquid splash resistance

Performance Highlights

  1. Ultra-compact 36 mm body fits miniature actuator, linear slide, small servo motor integrated feedback installation space
  2. Wide -30 °C low-temperature operating capability for outdoor and refrigeration industrial equipment
  3. Low hysteresis error ≤ 0.05% full scale ensures repeatable positioning signal output
  4. No mechanical contact optical scanning core eliminates mechanical wear, extends service life to 80,000 operating hours

Material Composition

  • Outer Housing: Glass-fiber reinforced PBT engineering plastic, black oil-resistant coating
  • Internal Optical Core: High-transmittance borosilicate glass code disc, infrared LED light source, silicon photodiode receiver array
  • Shaft Assembly: 304 stainless steel solid shaft, double-row miniature ball bearing
  • Sealing Components: Fluorine rubber shaft lip seal, EPDM housing sealing gasket
  • Circuit Board: FR4 high-temperature flame-retardant PCB with gold-plated contact terminals

Structural Characteristics

  1. Cylindrical uniform 36 mm outer diameter body, standardized mounting flange with 3 × M3 fixing screw holes evenly distributed at 120° intervals
  2. Front housing embedded flat membrane teach keypad with dust-proof transparent protective film
  3. Rear end integrated M12 4-pin circular shielded connector for power and analog signal wiring
  4. Double bearing support shaft structure eliminates radial play during high-speed rotation
  5. Fully sealed internal cavity with nitrogen-filled anti-condensation treatment

Working Principle

  1. 24 VDC power supply energizes internal infrared LED light source to project light onto absolute optical code disc engraved with unique single-turn position coding tracks
  2. Silicon photodiode array receives transmitted light signal to convert optical position code into digital binary position data
  3. On-board microcontroller converts digital position value into linear 0–10 V analog voltage signal proportional to mechanical rotation angle
  4. Teach keypad input modifies internal memory parameters to adjust zero offset, measuring range and output signal polarity
  5. Built-in signal conditioning circuit filters analog output noise before transmitting position signal to upper controller analog input port

Advantage Highlights

  1. Eliminates cost of external programming adapter; field parameter adjustment completed directly on encoder housing
  2. IP65 full protection grade allows installation on equipment exposed to coolant, dust, and light splash
  3. Analog voltage output compatible with all standard PLC, servo drive analog input modules without dedicated bus hardware
  4. Compact size reduces overall actuator mechanical design volume compared to multi-turn bus encoders

Applicable Industries

Small automated linear slides, packaging miniature actuators, textile machinery angle positioning, food processing conveyor adjustment valves, hydraulic proportional valve position feedback, outdoor solar tracking micro actuators, medical miniature motion platforms, printing web tension control rollers

Installation Requirements

  1. Shaft radial runout during installation limited to ≤ 0.02 mm; flexible coupling mandatory, rigid direct shaft connection prohibited
  2. M3 mounting screws torque controlled at 0.8 N·m; over-tightening cracks plastic housing
  3. M12 connector wiring uses shielded twisted pair cable; cable shield connects to equipment metal housing single-point grounding
  4. Maintain 5 mm minimum clearance around encoder housing to avoid mechanical collision during full rotation travel
  5. Mounting orientation unrestricted; horizontal, vertical, inverted installation all permitted under IP65 protection

Operation & Maintenance Precautions

  1. Do not apply axial impact load to encoder shaft during installation; impact damages internal optical code disc permanently
  2. Ambient medium cannot contain strong corrosive chemical liquid; acid/alkaline mist environment requires additional protective cover
  3. Avoid long-term direct sunlight irradiation; UV radiation degrades membrane keypad transparency and seal elasticity
  4. Disconnect power supply before operating teach keypad to prevent parameter memory writing failure
  5. Regular inspection of M12 connector locking ring every 6 months to prevent loose wiring causing signal drift

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