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Brand: SICK
SICK ARS60-H4K03600 ARS60 Encoder
Description
ARS60-H4K03600 is a SICK ARS60 rotary encoder (part no. 1032884) that turns shaft rotation into an electrical signal for speed and position feedback. The catalogue summary lists: singleturn or multiturn version: Singleturn; number of steps per revolution: 3,600; mechanical design: Solid shaft face mount flange 10 mm x 19 mm (With flat); communication interface: Parallel data world; connection type: Cable, 22-wire, radial, 1.5 m.
ARS60-H4K03600: function, principle and typical use
The interface decides what the controller must provide. Resolution, supply voltage and signal level in the table have to match the counter, drive or PLC card you plan to use.
Mechanical fit matters as much as electrical fit. A shaft coupling absorbs small misalignment; a rigid connection transfers it into the bearings and shortens their life.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type code | ARS60-H4K03600 |
| Part number | 1032884 |
| Product family | ARS60 |
| MTTFD (mean time to dangerous failure) | 300 years (EN ISO 13849-1) |
| Number of steps per revolution (max. resolution) | 3,600 |
| Measuring step | 360° /number of steps |
| Measuring step deviation | 0.016° non-binary number of steps |
| Error limits G | 0.046° (non-binary number of steps) |
| Communication interface | Parallel data world |
| Code type | Binary |
| Code sequence parameter adjustable | CW (clockwise) increasing when viewing the clockwise rotating shaft |
| Measured value backlash | 0.005° |
| Response threshold | 0.003° |
| Connection type | Cable, 22-wire, radial, 1.5 m |
| Supply voltage | 10 … 32 V |
| Operating current | Typ. 90 mA |
| Switching level of control inputs | Logic H = 0.7 x US, Logic L = 0 V … 0.3 x US |
| Actuation of set button | ≥ 100 ms |
| Mechanical design | Solid shaft, face mount flange |
| Shaft diameter | 10 mm |
| Shaft length | 19 mm |
| Characteristics of the shaft | With flat |
| Weight | Approx. 0.3 kg |
| Housing material | Aluminum die cast |
| Permissible shaft loading | 20 N (radial); 10 N (axial) |
| Operating speed | ≤ 6,000 min⁻¹ with shaft seal; ≤ 10,000 min⁻¹ without shaft seal |
| Enclosure rating | IP66, cable (IEC 60529) |
| Operating temperature range | –20 °C … +85 °C |
| EU declaration of conformity | Yes |
| UK declaration of conformity | Yes |
| Declarations and certificates in the data sheet | EU declaration of conformity; UK declaration of conformity; ACMA declaration of conformity; Moroccan declaration of conformity; China RoHS; cULus certificate; Information according to Art. 3 of Data Act (Regulation EU 2023/2854) |
Selection and installation notes for ARS60-H4K03600
Derived from the listed resolution: 3600 steps per revolution correspond to about 0.1 degrees per step of the absolute position value. This is a derived value for orientation.
Electrically and for the interface, the listed values are interface parallel data world; connection cable, 22-wire, radial, 1.5 m; resolution 3,600; supply 10 … 32 V; current typ. 90 mA.
Mechanical and environmental data for this type: shock: 50 g, 11 ms (EN 60068-2-27); weight: approx. 0.3 kg; storage temperature: –40 °C … +100 °C, without package; housing: aluminum die cast; enclosure rating: IP66, cable (IEC 60529); operating temperature: –20 °C … +85 °C.
Keep the connector orientation in mind when ordering: radial and axial outlets are different type codes and affect the cable route.
For replacement of an installed encoder, match flange, shaft, interface and resolution, and also the pin assignment of the connector.
Documents and quotation
The official SICK data sheet for ARS60-H4K03600 (part no. 1032884) is attached as a PDF. Quotations are prepared by Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, once you send the part number, quantity and site through the RFQ form. Browse more in Encoders. Compare the complete type code with your existing unit and controller before ordering; the data sheet prevails if it differs from this page.
Datasheets & Documents
- Data Sheet SICK ARS60-H4K03600 official data sheet (part no. 1032884) Download
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About brand
SICK is the German maker of industrial sensors: photoelectric and proximity sensors, safety laser scanners and light curtains, encoders, distance sensors, code readers and gas analysers. Erwin Sick, an optics engineer, founded it in Munich in 1946, and in 1952 it introduced its first marketable accident-prevention light curtain, which protected press operators by stopping the machine when a hand broke the light beam. The company moved to Waldkirch in the Black Forest in 1956 and is still headquartered there. It is a privately held company, and has been an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) since 1996.
SICK company profile
| Founded | 1946, Munich, Germany, by Erwin Sick (1909–1988) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (since 1956) |
| Ownership | Privately held; after the founder's death in 1988 his widow Gisela Sick became the main shareholder. Legal form SICK AG since 1996 |
| Size | More than 12,000 employees and group revenue of about EUR 2.3 billion (company figures for 2023) |
| First breakthrough | Accident-prevention light curtain for presses, shown in Hanover in 1952 |
| International growth | First foreign subsidiary in France in 1972, United States in 1976; today sales and service companies worldwide |
| Product families | Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic sensors; safety laser scanners, light curtains, safety controllers and relays; encoders and motor feedback systems; distance sensors and LiDAR; barcode and 2D code readers and machine vision; gas analysers, dust and flow measurement for process and emissions monitoring |
Milestones
- 1946: Erwin Sick receives a licence to run his engineering firm in Munich.
- 1952: The first marketable accident-prevention light curtain is presented in Hanover and goes into series production.
- 1956: The company moves to Waldkirch with 25 employees.
- 1972 and 1976: Subsidiaries are founded in France and the United States.
- 1996: SICK becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.
- Today: Sensors for factory and logistics automation, machine safety and process analysis, with a large share of revenue outside Germany.
Choosing a SICK sensor
For object detection, the sensing principle comes first. A retro-reflective sensor (WL series) sends light to a reflector and switches when an object breaks the beam; it is reliable over long distances and easy to align. A sensor with background suppression (WTB series) detects an object at a set distance and ignores what is behind it, which suits conveyors with shiny or dark backgrounds. A through-beam pair (WS/WE) gives the longest range and the highest reliability in dust. For transparent bottles and film, use a model built for transparent objects (for example WL12G-3B or WL150-P420). The digits in the code also matter: "P" usually means a PNP output and "N" NPN, and the last digits set the connector or cable. For machine guarding, a safety laser scanner such as nanoScan3 or microScan3 protects an area, while a safety controller such as Flexi Soft combines several safety devices.
Where SICK products are used
In Oman and the GCC, SICK sensors are used in packaging and bottling lines, food and beverage plants, logistics and airport baggage handling, cement and steel plants, ports and cranes, automated warehouses, and on machines built by European OEMs. SICK safety scanners guard robots and automated guided vehicles, and its encoders give position feedback on motors, hoists and conveyors.
SICK products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Photoelectric sensors | WL12-3P2431, WTB12-3P2431, GTB6-P4211, VL18-4P3240, WL12G-3B2531, WS/WE100, KT5W contrast, W26 IO-Link |
| Proximity, cylinder and ultrasonic sensors | IME12-08NPSZC0S, IME18-05BPSZC0S, MZT8, UM18 4-20 mA, UM30, UFN3 fork |
| Machine safety | nanoScan3, microScan3, S300 Professional, Flexi Soft FX3-CPU1, FX3-XTIO, ReLy OSSD |
| Encoders and motor feedback | DFS60B, AFM60 PROFINET, AFS60 SSI, ATM60 PROFIBUS, SRS50, EFS50 |
| Distance sensors and code readers | DT50, DL50, DT35, Lector632 |
Ordering SICK products: what we need
Send the type code and the 7-digit SICK part number from the label (for example WTB12-3P2431 together with its part number). For a replacement sensor, add the output (PNP or NPN), connection (M8, M12 or cable) and sensing distance. For encoders, add the interface (incremental, SSI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), resolution and shaft type. For safety scanners, tell us the model and whether the existing configuration needs to be kept.
Facts checked against SICK's published company history and annual figures, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SICK ARS60-H4K03600?
It is a SICK encoder (ARS60), part no. 1032884. The catalogue summary reads: Singleturn or multiturn version: Singleturn; Number of steps per revolution: 3,600; Mechanical design: Solid shaft face mount flange 10 mm x 19 mm (With flat); Communication interface: Parallel data world.
What supply does the ARS60-H4K03600 need?
Supply voltage is 10 ... 32 V. Check the output and interface rows in the table for the signal levels.
What protection rating and temperature range are given?
Enclosure rating: IP66, cable (IEC 60529). Ambient operating temperature: –20 °C ... +85 °C. Confirm both against the site before ordering.
Does the page include the data sheet?
Yes. The official SICK data sheet for part no. 1032884 is attached as a PDF and linked on this page; where it differs from the page text, the data sheet applies.
What should be confirmed before ordering the ARS60-H4K03600?
Compare the full type code and part number 1032884 with the device being replaced, check supply, output or interface and mounting, and send the details through the RFQ form. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier, not a SICK partner.
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