M O D E L A 3 6 R - A B S O L U T E T H R U - B O R E / B L I N D H O L L O W B O R E E N C O D E R
MODEL A36R SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Input Voltage .................................4.75-24 VDC max for temp up to 85° C
D
4.75-20 VDC max for temp up to 100° C
4.75-5.5 VDC max for temp > 100° C
Input Current ≤ 100 mA at No Load
Power Consumption ....................2.0 W max
Electrical Protection .....................Transient Overvoltage, Reverse, and Short Circuit
Code .................................................Gray or Binary for SSI; Binary for BISS C
Resolution (Single) .......................01 to 22 bit
Resolution (Multi) .........................01 to 24 bit, and battery backed option
C
Position Sensor Update...............≤ 5 μs
Sensing Method ............................Optical
Internal Temp. Sensor (TJ) .........-40° to 140° C (not accessible with SSI protocol)
NV Memory ....................................4096 Bytes for customer motor name plate data, etc.
Accuracy..........................................Better than 45 ArcSec from True Position
Repeatability ..................................20 ArcSec between repeat moves to any position
CE/EMC ............................................Immunity tested per EN 61000-6-2:2019
B
Emissions tested per EN 61000-6-4:2019
Battery (XXL only)
Battery supply voltage (at V
)1 ................. 3.05 - 5.5 V
BAT+
Battery supply current, no +VDC ................... 7 μA with no shaft movement
D
Battery supply current, with +VDC................ <10 nA
Recommended min battery capacity ........... 800 mAh
A
1 3.6V recommended. Voltage at V
BAT+
≤3.05 V will trigger a battery error and cause the encoder to lose MT count.
Battery monitoring only active while suitable +VDC supply is present.
2 Current draw with shaft movement dependent on shaft speed. See manual for
details.
C
SSI Protocol
SSI stands for Synchronous Serial Interface. SSI is an RS 422 serial interface widely used
with absolute encoders and controllers in a master slave configuration. SSI encoders offer
an all-digital, unidirectional point-to-point connection. For more detailed information see
the A36R Technical Reference Manual at encoder.com.
BiSS C Interface
BiSS C stands for Bidirectional Serial Synchronous, Continous mode interface. BiSS C is
B
similar to SSI and can be used uni-directionally like SSI; however, BiSS C also supports
bidirectional communication and operates at speeds up to 10 Mbits/sec. BiSS C can
address internal registers in the encoder that can be read and written to by the master,
allowing configuration and monitoring of the encoder not possible with uni-directional
communication. Reads and writes can be performed by the master on demand, without
interfering with real-time operation. This communication protocol is used by industrial
automation devices and a common high speed reliable digital solution between absolute
encoders and motion controllers. For more detailed information see the A36R Technical
Reference Manual at encoder.com
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Mechanical
Max Shaft Speed ...........................8,000 RPM; higher speeds may be achievable, contact
Customer Service.
User Shaft Radial Runout............0.13 mm [0.005"]
User Shaft Axial Endplay .............0.76 mm [0.030"]
Starting Torque .............................IP50 Blind Hollow Bore: 0.0007 N-m [0.1 oz-in]
IP50 Thru-Bore: 0.0021 N-m [0.3 oz-in]
IP64 Blind Hollow Bore: 0.0014 N-m [0.2 oz-in]
Weight .............................................50 g (1.8 oz typical)
Shaft Type .......................................Up to 10 mm thru-bore or blind hollow bore
Moment of Inertia ........................4.2 gm-cm2 (5.9 x 10-5 oz-in-sec2)
Environmental
Operating Temp ............................-40° to 120° C (see Input Voltage for limitations)
Storage Temp .................................-20° to 85° C
Humidity .........................................98% RH non-condensing
Vibration .........................................20 g, 10 to 2000 Hz (according to IEC 60068-2-6)
Shock ...............................................100 g @ 11 ms duration
(according to MIL-STD-202G 213B)
Sealing .............................................IP50 (DIN EN 60529); IP64 optional
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46.0 0
54.9
[1.812 ]
2.16
30°
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTME NT
B
8
7
8
>7 μA with shaft movement2
D
≤ 3.15 V will trigger a battery warning,
A
7
6
3. 3
THRU
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C
46.0 0
8
8
[1.812 ]
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D
D
D
B
C
C
C
A
29.0 0
1.14 2
7
6
B
B
B
A
A
A
MODEL A36R 1.812" (46 MM) SLOT TED FLEX MOUNT (SF)
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6
5
4
6
Shown with RMH connector
D
3. 8
21.2
.1 5
.8 4
BLIN D BO RE
C
0. 4
.0 2
46.0 0
54.9
36.0
18.8
[1.812 ]
[1.42]
2.16
.7 4
1. 9
.0 7
25.4
30°
1.00
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTME NT
B
5
4
6
MODEL A36R 1.812" (46 MM) T WO-HOLE FLEX MOUNT (SA)
7
6
Shown with Fixed Cable
D
A
5
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3. 3
THRU
21.3
7
6
.128
.8 4
BLIN D BORE
C
0. 4
.0 2
36.0
46.0 0
18.8
1.42
7
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7
6
7
[1.812 ]
6
.7 4
1. 9
.0 7
26.3
1.04
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MODEL A36R SMALL DIAMETER SLOT TED FLEX MOUNTS
SB Mount
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
.1 2
.1 2
.2 2
.1 2
.2 2
.2 2
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29.0 0
38.0
29.0 0
38.0
38.0
1.14 2
1.49
1.14 2
1.49
1.49
5
4
6
7
20°
20°
20°
ROTATIONAL ADJUST MENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUST MENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUST MENT
Encoder length and diameter are the same as SF and SA mounts detailed above.
Primary dimensions are in mm, secondary dimensions SI units [inches] in brackets for reference only. All
dimensions have a tolerance of ±0.25mm unless otherwise specified.
MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION KIT
*Order appropriate no charge Mounting and Installation Kit for SB, SC, or SD option. Each kit
contains 10 screws for mounting 5 encoders.
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6
7
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7
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176150-01 Installation Kit, 4-40 buttonhead screws with 0.062" shortened hex wrench
176149-01 Installation Kit, M2.5 buttonhead screws with 1.5 mm shortened hex wrench
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.8 4
BLIN D BO RE
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0. 4
UP TO
10mm
.0 2
46.0 0
36.0
54.9
18.8
[1.812 ]
[1.42]
2.16
.7 4
M3 SET SC RE W
2X @ 90
1. 9
.0 7
25.4
30°
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTME NT
1.00
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APPROVALS
DATE
DRAWN
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DIME NSIONS ARE IN INCHES
9/ 26/2 3
CHECKED
ISSUE DATE:
TO LERANCES
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DE C IMAL
RESP ENG
NE XT ASSEM.
+ . 005
-
DE CIMAL
MFG ENG
PREV . ASSEM.
-
+ .0 1
PART NU MBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
-
+ 1
3
2
6
7
3. 3
THRU
21.3
5
4
.128
.8 4
BLIN D BORE
THRU OR BLIND BORE
UP TO
10mm
0. 4
.0 2
36.0
46.0 0
18.8
1.42
5
4
5
4
4
[1.812 ]
5
.7 4
M3 SET SCRE W
1. 9
2X @ 90
.0 7
CABLE LAUNCH
26.3
1.04
SC Mount
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
.1 2
.2 2
.1 2
.2 2
.1 2
.2 2
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
APPR OVALS
DATE
32.5 0
DR AWN
41.4
32.5 0
32.5 0
41.4
41.4
JTP
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
9/ 26/2 3
1.28 0
1.63
1.28 0
CHEC KED
1.63
1.28 0
ISSUE DATE:
1.63
TO LERANCES
10/19/ 23
DE CIMAL
RE SP ENG
NE XT ASSEM .
-
+ . 005
DE CIMAL
MF G ENG
PR EV . ASSEM.
-
+ .0 1
PART NU MBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
-
+ 1
3
2
5
7
4
6
20°
20°
20°
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
5
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5
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5
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BLIN D BO RE
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THRU OR BLIND BORE
0. 4
UP TO
10mm
.0 2
36.0
18.8
[1.42]
.7 4
M3 SET SC RE W
1. 9
2X @ 90
.0 7
25.4
1.00
B
3
1
5
2
4
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DATE
APPROVALS
MODEL A36R, 46mm, SLOTTED FLEX MOUNT
NAME AND TITLE
DRAWN
JTP
DIME NSIONS ARE IN INCHES
9/ 26/2 3
MODEL A36R, 46mm, SLOTTED FL
CHECKED
ISSUE DATE:
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NE XT ASSEM.
DE C IMAL
RESP ENG
DWG. NO .
-
+ . 005
DE CIMAL
MFG ENG
NONE
PREV . ASSEM.
B
1
1
SCALE:
DWG. SIZE:
SHEET
OF
-
+ .0 1
1
5
4
PART NU MBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
NONE
+ 1
-
SCALE:
21.3
3
2
.8 4
BLIN D BORE
C
THRU OR BLIND BORE
0. 4
UP TO
10mm
.0 2
36.0
18.8
1.42
3
2
3
2
3
2
.7 4
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M3 SET SCRE W
1. 9
2X @ 90
63°
.0 7
63°
26.3
CABLE LAUNCH
1.04
B
SD Mount
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
3. 0
5. 6
.1 2
.2 2
.1 2
.2 2
.1 2
.2 2
A
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
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APPR OVALS
DATE
NAME AND TITLE
40.0 0
NAME AND TITLE
40.0 0
40.0 0
47.3
47.3
DR AWN
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
JTP
9/ 26/2 3
MODEL A36R, 46mm, 2-HOLE FLEX MOUNT
1.57 5
MODEL A36R, 46mm, 2-HOLE FLEX MOUN
1.57 5
1.57 5
1.86
1.86
CHEC KED
ISSUE DATE:
TO LERANCES
10/19/ 23
RE SP ENG
NE XT ASSEM .
DE CIMAL
DWG. NO .
RE V.
36R-
ex
DWG. NO .
-
+ . 005
36R-
A
MF G ENG
PR EV . ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
+ .0 1
-
PART NU MBER
NONE
B
ANGULAR
1
QUAL ENG
1
SCAL E:
DWG. SIZE:
SHEET
OF
NONE
SCAL E:
DWG. SIZE:
-
+ 1
1
5
4
3
2
24°
24°
24°
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
ROTATIONAL ADJUSTMENT
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
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AP PR OVAL S
DA TE
AP PR OVAL S
AP PR OVAL S
DA TE
NAME AND TITLE
NAME AND TITLE
NAME AND TITLE
DR AWN
DR AWN
DR AWN
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
JTP
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
JTP
9/ 26/2 3
DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
JTP
9/ 26/2 3
9/ 26/2 3
MODEL A36R, 29mm, 32. 5mm
MODEL A36R, 29mm, 32. 5mm, 40mm,
MODEL A36R, 29mm, 32. 5mm, 40mm
ISSUE DATE :
CHECKED
FLEX MOUNT
ISSUE DATE :
CHECKED
FLEX MOUNT
ISSUE DATE :
CHECKED
TO LERANCES
FLEX MOUNT
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TO LERANCES
10/19/ 23
TO LERANCES
10/19/ 23
DE CIMAL
RESP ENG
NE XT ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
RESP ENG
RESP ENG
NE XT ASSEM.
NE XT ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
DWG. NO .
-
+ . 005
DWG. NO .
DWG. NO .
36R-
+ . 005
-
+ . 005
-
36R-
PR EV ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
MF G ENG
PR EV ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
MF G ENG
PR EV ASSEM.
DE CIMAL
MF G ENG
-
-
+ .0 1
+ .0 1
-
+ .0 1
PART NUMBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
PART NUMBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
PART NUMBER
ANGULAR
QUAL ENG
-
NONE
SCALE:
-
+ 1
NONE
SCALE:
+ 1
-
+ 1
SCALE:
DWG. SIZE:
3
2
3
2
3
2
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