SICK ATM60-D Installation & Operating Manual

About this manual

This manual gives qualified personnel the information needed to install, mount, and operate the SICK ATM60-D absolute multiturn encoder in an industrial environment. It covers safety regulations, mechanical installation, electrical connection, DeviceNet object model, and commissioning procedures.

The document includes sections on safety guidelines, mechanical and electrical installation, encoder operating modes, DeviceNet messaging, troubleshooting, and technical specifications such as resolution, bit depth, and parameter storage. Appendices provide additional reference material and drawings.

What's inside

• Preface
• Terms and Abbreviations
• Safety Regulations
• Introduction
• Operating Modes of the Encoder
• DeviceNet Object Model
• Encoder Object Parameters
• Installation
• Putting into Operation
• Problem Solving

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What safety precautions must be taken before installing the ATM60-D encoder?

The encoder may only be assembled when power is removed; all voltage must be switched off and the device must be handled by qualified personnel.

How can encoder parameters be saved to EEPROM?

Use the explicit messaging command “Saving encoder parameters to EEPROM” as described in the manual.

Which adaptor is used for cable termination on DeviceNet?

Use the DeviceNet adaptor with cable termination model AD-ATM60‑KR?DN.