Features:
- A 16-bit code represents the absolute shaft angle within one revolution.
- Two M12 ports exchange cyclic position data through PROFINET RT or IRT.
- A separate M12 connector supplies the encoder independently from network cabling.
Mechanical rotation becomes a configured position value.
Direction and preset align that value with the machine reference.
GSDML and device naming link the encoder profile to the controller project.
The Siemens 6FX2001-5FN13 Single-Turn PROFINET Absolute Encoder may remain available for quotation and support beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
Siemens 6FX2001-5FN13 PROFINET Absolute Encoder Manuals,Datasheets,Link
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Turning shaft angle into an absolute controller value
- Mechanical input: The solid shaft follows the measured mechanism through its coupling.
- Angular code: The sensing system assigns one absolute value within the revolution.
- Resolution: The configured step count sets the usable positions per turn.
- Preset: The current mechanical point can be assigned to the required reference value.
Carrying encoder data into the automation project
- GSDML: The device description adds the encoder profile and module layout.
- Device name: PROFINET startup identifies the encoder by its assigned station name.
- RT and IRT: The selected mode determines the timing relationship for cyclic data.
- Two ports: Line traffic can pass through the encoder between neighboring devices.
Keeping the shaft connection inside its load boundaries
- Flange: The synchronous flange centers the encoder on the machine mounting face.
- Shaft: The 6 mm solid shaft couples to the measured mechanism.
- Bearing load: Axial and radial forces remain within the limit for operating speed.
- Runout check: Alignment prevents coupling stress from becoming a position or bearing problem.
Applying separate environmental boundaries to housing and shaft
- Housing seal: The encoder body carries the documented IP67 protection.
- Shaft side: The rotating shaft interface is rated separately at IP64.
- Temperature: Ambient conditions remain within the stated operating range.
- Cable sealing: M12 plugs and unused ports require the intended sealed connection.