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Kollmorgen PRD-0016600D-15
Model Code Breakdown:
- PRD: Product Series — Multi-Turn Absolute Position Feedback Device
- 0016600: 16,600 Counts per Revolution (Effective Resolution)
- D: Multi-Turn Capability (D = Digital Multi-Turn, Up to 4096 Revolutions)
- 15: Configuration Code (Output Protocol / Electrical Interface)
Detailed content
Product Type: Multi-Turn Absolute Rotary Position Sensor (Resolver-Based with Digital Output)
Resolution (Single-Turn): 16,600 Counts per Revolution
Angular Resolution (Single-Turn): 0.02169° per count (360° / 16,600) = 78.05 arc-seconds per count
Multi-Turn Range: 4096 Revolutions (12-Bit Multi-Turn Counter)
Total Unique Positions: 16,600 × 4,096 = 68,000,000+ Unique Positions (68 Million)
Absolute Position After Power Loss: Yes — Multi-turn position retained via energy-harvesting or battery backup (depends on variant)
Output Protocol: EnDat 2.2 (Primary), BiSS-C (Secondary) — per Configuration 15
Output Data Rate: Up to 16 Mbps (EnDat 2.2)
Update Rate: Up to 8 kHz (Position Update)
Supply Voltage: 5 VDC ± 5% (Nominal) or 8–30 VDC (per variant 15)
Supply Current: < 150 mA (Typical)
Shaft Type: Hollow Shaft, 10 mm Inner Diameter, Clamping Hub (6 mm Clamp Range)
Shaft Material: Hardened Stainless Steel 17-4 PH
Housing Material: Anodized Aluminum Alloy 6061-T6 (or Stainless Steel 316L for harsh environments)
Housing Diameter: 58 mm (Standard PRD Size)
Overall Length: Approx. 72 mm (with Shaft)
Weight: Approx. 0.18 kg (180 grams)
IP Rating: IP67 (Connected), IP65 (Disconnected)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Shock Rating: 50 g, 11 ms (Half-Sine)
Vibration Rating: 10 g, 10–2000 Hz (Random)
Electrical Connection: M23 17-Pin Connector (Standard for PRD Series)
Key Features:
- 16,600 counts/rev single-turn resolution combined with 4096-turn multi-turn range provides 68+ million unique positions — eliminates need for homing after power loss
- Resolver-based sensing provides inherent robustness to EMI, vibration, and temperature extremes
- EnDat 2.2 protocol includes diagnostic data (temperature, signal quality, error flags) on the same cable as position data
- Hollow shaft design enables direct mount over motor shaft with zero additional backlash
- Operates from -40°C to +85°C — suitable for outdoor, aerospace, and heavy industrial applications
Applicable Industries: Wind Turbine Pitch Control, Heavy Cranes & Hoists, Offshore Drilling, Military/Aerospace Actuators, Mining Equipment, Large Robot Arms
Installation Requirements:
- Mount over shaft using 10 mm ID clamping hub — tighten to 5 Nm
- Align to motor shaft within 0.05 mm TIR
- Cable: Use shielded M23 17-pin cable, minimum 0.5 mm² per conductor
- Ensure ground connection at drive end only (single-point ground)
Usage Notes:
- Multi-turn counter retains position through power cycles — no homing required after shutdown
- Resolver-based design is immune to magnetic interference — preferred over optical encoders in high-EMI environments
- Do not exceed 30 VDC on supply pins (variant 15 supports 8–30 VDC range)
- For absolute position retention without battery, verify energy-harvesting variant is ordered (suffix may vary)












