SICK UNVEILS NEXT GENERATION ANS/ANM58 PROFINET ABSOLUTE ENCODER FOR HIGH PRODUCTIVITY AND EASY INTEGRATION

The cutting-edge ANS/ANM58 PROFINET from SICK Sensor Intelligence represents a new era in absolute encoder technology, purpose-built to enhance machine and system productivity. Available in both single-turn and multiturn formats, the compact ANS/ANM58 series features the PROFINET industrial Ethernet standard—widely used across sectors for automation. With fast, bidirectional communication to PLCs, it enables reduced cycle times, precise motion control, and streamlined integration. Its broad applicability spans factory and logistics automation, including drive systems, packaging, mechanical and electrical engineering, power generation, material handling, and more.

Precision and Reliability Backed by Decades of Expertise

Encoders are crucial in automation, ensuring efficient drive and axis monitoring by measuring position, speed, and movement. SICK, a pioneer since the launch of its first encoder in 1960, brings 65 years of innovation to the ANS/ANM58 series. Featuring an enhanced optical measurement system, these encoders deliver accurate motion control that meets today’s demands for precision, synchronized movements, condition monitoring, compact designs, and fast installation.

Flexible Design for Seamless Integration in Any Environment

With the ANS/ANM58, users can tailor their encoder to the task at hand—choosing between single-turn and multiturn variants, with resolutions of 18 bit (262,144 steps/turn) or 34 bit (262,144 steps/turn × 65,536 turns). Engineered for compact and demanding installations, the series offers a minimal housing length starting from just 39 mm. A wide array of mounting and connector configurations—solid, blind hollow, or through hollow shafts, various flanges, and axial or radial plugs—ensures versatile implementation. For linear motion, the encoders can be paired with draw-wire systems or measuring wheels. Configuration is intuitive via SICK’s SOPAS software or direct integration into automation platforms such as Siemens TiA Portal.

High-Speed, Accurate Communication for Maximum Productivity

In applications requiring exact control of drives and axes, real-time motion data is vital. The ANS/ANM58 integrates the latest PROFINET interface with Encoder Profile version 4.2, supporting Isochronous Real Time (IRT) communication to synchronously execute operations and minimize cycle times. High-resolution position, speed, and displacement data—enabled by SICK’s advanced opto-ASIC—ensure reliable control and precise coordination of complex system processes. Whether aligning packaging lines, monitoring mechanical movements, or automating conveyors, the ANS/ANM58 delivers the accuracy needed for seamless performance.

Smart Diagnostics for Predictive Maintenance and Uptime

Designed for the demands of intelligent industrial environments, the ANS/ANM58 encoders offer detailed process diagnostics to support condition-based maintenance. By monitoring parameters such as temperature, speed, counters, and timestamps, the system allows for proactive servicing, helping reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Limit values and alerts can be set to trigger targeted interventions before failures occur.

Engineered for Versatility and Performance

Darren Pratt, UK Market Product Manager for Motion Control Sensors and Identification at SICK, states:
“The robust ANS/ANM58 PROFINET from SICK Sensor Intelligence is engineered for virtually any application involving movement—across industries and operating conditions. It unites our deep expertise in encoder technology to deliver a next-generation solution that adapts to specific installation needs, enables synchronous motion, and drives productivity. From our first encoder to today, SICK has led the way, and with the ANS/ANM58, we’ve taken a significant step forward in smart, high-performance motion sensing.”

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