Product Description:

The AI2500101C92F is an absolute optical encoder produced by Danaher within the Dynapar Encoders series. As a single-turn feedback device, it converts shaft position into a digital word that motion controllers use for precise axis positioning in industrial automation. The unit employs a clamping mount so it can be secured directly to a 10 mm shaft while maintaining concentricity. Its binary output code lets PLCs calculate angular displacement without additional conversion logic.

This model communicates through the DeviceNet V2.0 bus, providing power and data across a single cable for streamlined installation. Its 10-bit single-turn resolution provides 1,024 discrete counts per revolution. The mechanical absolute position error stays within ±0.01°, and repeatability is ±0.002° so successive moves return to the same point. Linearity is specified at ±1/2 LSB to keep digital steps uniform across the full range. The optical pickup tolerates shaft speeds up to 10,000 rpm, making it suitable for high-speed spindles. The electronics draw only 220 mA from the DeviceNet supply, minimizing the load on the network power budget.

The encoder has an IP67 protection rating, sealing it against dust ingress and temporary immersion. Its stainless-steel shaft can withstand 40 N of axial thrust and a radial load of 60 N without deforming the bearings. Electrical connection is made through one M12 5-pole connector that mates with standard fieldbus cordsets and simplifies cable installation. The encoder has an overall length of 62.3 mm, allowing it to fit inside compact housings. It weighs only 350 g, which limits moment forces on small servo motors. The sealed housing, durable shaft, and compact dimensions support installation on conveyors, packaging machinery, and other dynamic equipment.