Encoders

8 General description

8 Encoders
8.1 General description
The purpose of encoders is to sense the motor speed used for speed control. This in-
formation can also be used for positioning the drive system.
Encoders are distinguished by the following criteria:
• Incremental or absolute encoders.
• Mechanical mounting to the motor, that is built-in encoder or add-on encoder, and
mechanical interfaces, such as spread shaft, plug-in shaft, and solid shaft.
• Output signals, such as sin/cos, TTL, HTL, RS485 + sin/cos, SSI + sin/cos or TTL.

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8.2 Type designation for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE
The type designation of encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE consists of 4 characters,
for example ES7C, and is used in the type designation of the motor.

1st character: Encoder design

Identifica- Description
tion
E Incremental encoder
A Absolute encoder
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X Special encoder

2nd character: Mechanical interfaces with the motor

Identifica- Description
tion
I Integrated in the motor
S Spread shaft (shaft centered)
G Plug-in shaft (shaft centered)
V Solid shaft with coupling (flange centered)
H Hollow shaft (shaft centered)

3rd character: Key figure for identifying the geometry of the encoder mounting
adapter

Identifica- Description
tion
7 Standard geometry of the DRN.. motor
1–6 Various geometric variants
0 Special designs

4th character: Electrical interface of the encoder

Identifica- Description
tion
S Sin/cos
R TTL (RS422) for U = 9 – 30 V
T TTL (RS422) for VB = 5 V
C HTL
W RS485 (multi-turn) + sin/cos
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Y SSI (multi-turn) + sin/cos or TTL (RS422)

A Design of the mounting adapter (see chapter
"Encoder mounting adapter" (→ 2 311))
1–6 Periods per revolution

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8.3 Built-in encoders

Built-in encoders EI7. from SEW‑EURODRIVE are completely integrated into the mo-
tor. This means the overall length of the drive remains unchanged. The components of
the built-in encoder do not protrude beyond the contour of the drive, which means they
are particularly well protected from environmental influences and damage.
Areas of applica- EI.7 built-in encoders are suited for the following applications:
tion • Simple positioning
• Speed monitoring
• Direction of rotation monitoring
• The EI7C type is also available as EI7C FS safety encoder.
Evaluation EI7. built-in encoders can be evaluated with the following products from
SEW‑EURODRIVE:
• MOVITRAC® B in the technology version: Evaluation via "Simple positioning" appli-
cation software
• MOVIFIT® FC with "technology" function level
• MOVIMOT® with fieldbus interfaces MQ (with EI71, 2 and 6) and MF (with EI71)
• MOVIPRO® with encoder option
• MOVIDRIVE® B
• MOVIAXIS®
EI7C FS safety encoders can be evaluated as follows:
• MOVIFIT® FC: Functional safety with S12 safety option

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8.3.1 Technical details

Technical data
Encoder EI7C EI76 EI72 EI71
for motor size DRN80. – 132S.
Mounting type Integrated
Supply voltage VB DC 9 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 120 mA
Output amplitude
Vhigh Vcc - 3.5 V to Vcc
Vlow 0 V to 3 V
Signal output HTL (push-pull) 8
Output current per track Iout ± 60 mA
Max. pulse frequency fmax 1.44 kHz
Periods per revolution
A, B 24 6 2 1
C 0 0 0 0
Pulse duty factor 1 : 1 ± 20%
Phase angle A: B 90° ± 20°
Vibration resistance according to ≤10 g (98.1 m/s²)
EN 60068-2-6 at 5 Hz – 2 kHz
Shock resistance according to ≤100 g (981 m/s²)
EN 60068-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 3600 1/min
Ambient temperature Motor: -30 °C to +60 °C
Encoder: -30 °C to +85 °C
Degree of protection IP66
Connection Connection unit in the terminal box or M12 (8- or 4-pin)

Notes on selection
Increase in inertia when using El7. built-in encoder.
Motor JMot + JEI7 - JPA Increase in inertia
10-4 kgm² %
DRN80MS 21 14
DRN80M 27.2 10
DRN90S 64.3 19
DRN90L 77.5 15
DRN100LS 91.7 13
DRN100LM 100 11
DRN100L 121.6 9
DRN112M 192 8
DRN132S 255 6

INFORMATION
Due to the slight increase in inertia, it is not necessary to reduce the no-load starting
frequency Z0.
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8.3.2 Order information

Type designation /EI7.

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8.4 Add-on encoder

The add-on encoder is mounted to the motor on the B-side by means of various mech-
anical interfaces. The interface to be used depends on the motor size or the selected
option:

Identification Motors Design

S DRN80 – 132S Mounting via spread shaft
G DRN132M – 280 Mounting via plug-in shaft
V DRN80 – 280 Mounting via coupling and solid shaft
H DRN315 Mounting via hollow shaft
The following electrical interfaces are available depending on the design of the incre-
mental encoder or absolute encoder:
• Incremental encoder with 1024 periods per revolution.
See chapter "Type designation for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE" (→ 2 301)

Identification Description
S Sin/cos
R TTL (RS422) for U = 9 – 30 V
T TTL (RS422) for VB = 5 V
C HTL
• Absolute encoder (multi-turn) with 2048 periods per revolution
See chapter "Type designation for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE" (→ 2 301)

Identification Description
W RS485 (multi-turn) + sin/cos
Y SSI (multi-turn) + sin/cos or TTL (RS422)

Electronic nameplate
In E.7S and A.7W encoders, important startup data are stored in an electronic name-
plate. This facilitates starting up the drive and ensures that motor parameters are set
correctly in the inverter.
During startup, the engineering software checks whether an electronic nameplate is
present in the encoder and suggests the use of this data.
Advantages of auto identification of the drive:
• Complete and correct identification of motor and gear unit.
• No manual entry of data is necessary, which saves time during startup.
• Easy startup of drives that are installed in locations that are difficult to access.
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8.4.1 Incremental encoders

Technical details

Technical data

Designation Value
Storage temperature -15 °C to +70 °C
Maximum angular acceleration 104 rad/s2

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Incremental rotary encoders E..S – sin/cos
Encoder ES7S EV7S EG7S EH7S
Sizes DRN.. 80 – 132S 80 – 280 132M – 280 315
Supply voltage VB DC 7 V – 30 V DC 7 V – 30 V DC 10 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 140 mARMS
Max. pulse frequency fmax 150 kHz 150 kHz 180 kHz
Periods per A, B 1024
revolution C 1
Output amplitude Vhigh
per track 1 VPP
Vlow
Signal output Sin/cos
Output current per track Iout 10 mARMS
Pulse duty factor Sin/cos 90° ± 10°
Phase angle A: B 90 ° ± 3 ° 90 ° ± 3 ° –
Accuracy1) 0.0194° – 0.0194° –
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6
Shock resistance according to ≤ 1000 m/s2 ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min
Duration until error message 25 ms – 25 ms –
(disabled outputs)2)
Degree of protection accord- IP66 IP65
ing to EN 60529
Connection Terminal box on incremental encoder 12-pin plug connector
Ambient temperature °C -30 to +60 -30 to +80 -30 to +60 -40 to +60
1) Due to the stiffness of the torque bracket, you have to take into account an automatically resetting ±0.6° twist (depending of the dir-
ection of rotation) of the encoder housing compared to the encoder shaft.
2) Sin/cos encoders have a self-diagnostics function. If an error is detected, the sensor reports it by deactivating the output signals to
the encoder evaluation unit.
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Incremental rotary encoders E..R – TTL (RS422), 9 V ≤ VB ≤ 30 V

Encoder ES7R EV7R EG7R EH7R
Sizes DRN.. 80 – 132S 80 – 280 132M – 280 315
Supply voltage VB DC 7 V – 30 V DC 7 V – 30 V DC 10 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 160 mARMS 140 mARMS
Max. pulse frequency fmax 120 kHz 300 kHz
Periods per A, B 1024
revolution C 1
Output amplitude Vhigh ≥ DC 2.5 V ≥ DC 2.5 V ≥ DC 2.5 V
per track Vlow ≤ DC 0.5 V
Signal output TTL (RS422)
Output current per track Iout 25 mARMS 20 mARMS
Pulse duty factor 1 : 1 ± 10%
Phase angle A: B 90 ° ± 20 °
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6
Shock resistance according to ≤ 1000 m/s2 ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min 6000 1/min
2500 at 60 °C
Degree of protection accord- IP66 IP65
ing to EN 60529
Connection Terminal box on incremental encoder 12-pin plug connector
Ambient temperature °C -30 to +60 -30 to +60 -40 to +60

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Incremental rotary encoders E..C – HTL
Encoder ES7C EV7C EG7C EH7C
Sizes DRN.. 80 – 132S 80 – 280 132M – 280 315
Supply voltage VB DC 4.75 V – 30 V DC 4.75 V – 30 V DC 10 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 240 mARMS 225 mARMS
Max. pulse frequency fmax 120 kHz 300 kHz
Periods per A, B 1024
revolution C 1
Output amplitude Vhigh UB -2.5 V UB -2.5 V UB -2 V
per track Vlow ≤ DC 1.1 V ≤ DC 1.1 V ≤ DC 2.5 V
Signal output HTL/TTL (RS422) HTL/TTL (RS422) HTL 8
Output current per track Iout 60 mARMS 30 mARMS
Pulse duty factor 1 : 1 ± 10% 1 : 1 ± 20%
Phase angle A: B 90 ° ± 20 °
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6
Shock resistance according to ≤ 1000 /s2 ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min 6000 1/min
2500 1/min at 60 °C
Degree of protection accord- IP66 IP65
ing to EN 60529
Connection Terminal box on incremental encoder 12-pin plug connector
Ambient temperature °C -30 to +60 -30 to +60 -40 to +60
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Absolute encoders A.7Y – SSI (multi-turn) + sin/cos or TTL (RS422)

Encoder AS7Y AV7Y AG7Y AH7Y
Sizes DRN.. 80 – 132S 80 – 280 132M – 280 315
Supply voltage VB DC 7 V – 30 V DC 9 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 140 mARMS 150 mARMS
Max. pulse frequency flimit 200 kHz 120 kHz
Periods per revolution A, B 2048 2048
C – –
Output amplitude Vhigh 1 VPP ≥ DC 2.5 VSS
per track Vlow ≤ DC 0.5 VSS
Signal output Sin/cos TTL (RS422)
Output current per track Iout 10 mARMS 20 mARMS
Pulse duty factor Sin/cos 1:1 ± 20%
Phase angle A: B 90° ±3° 90° ±20°
Accuracy of the incremental 0.0194° –
section1)
Accuracy of the absolute sec- ±1 LSB (Least Significant Bit) –
tion
Scanning code Gray code
Single-turn resolution 4096 increments/revolution (12 bits)
Multi-turn resolution 4096 revolutions (12 bits)
Data transfer synchronous, serial (SSI)
Serial data output Driver to EIA RS422 Driver to EIA RS485
Serial pulse input Recommended receiver to EIA RS422 Optocoupler, recom-
mended driver to
EIA RS485
Clock frequency Permitted range: 100 – 800 kHz (max. 100 m cable length with 300 kHz)
Clock-pulse space period 12 – 30 µs 12 – 30 ms
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6
Shock resistance according to ≤ 1000 m/s2 ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min 3500 1/min
Duration until error message 25 ms + 3/4 revolution –
(disabled outputs)2)
Degree of protection accord- IP66 IP56
ing to EN 60529
Connection Terminal strip in pluggable connection cover Terminal strip on en-
coder
Ambient temperature °C -30 to +60 -20 to +40
1) Due to the stiffness of the torque bracket, you have to take into account an automatically resetting ±0.6° twist (depending of the dir-
ection of rotation) of the encoder housing compared to the encoder shaft.
2) Absolute encoders AS7Y, AV7Y, and AG7Y have a self-diagnostics function. If an error is detected, the sensor reports it by deactiv-
ating the output signals to the encoder evaluation unit.
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Absolute encoders A.7W – RS485 (multi-turn) + sin/cos
Encoder AS7W AV7W AG7W
Sizes DRN.. 80 – 132S 80 – 280 132M – 280
Supply voltage VB DC 7 V – 30 V
Max. current consumption Iin 150 mARMS
Max. pulse frequency fmax 200 kHz
Periods per revolution A, B 2048
C –
Output amplitude per track Vhigh 1 VPP
Vlow
Signal output Sin/cos 8
Output current per track Iout 10 mARMS
Pulse duty factor Sin/cos
Phase angle A: B 90° ± 3°
Accuracy of the incremental 0.0194°
section1)
Accuracy of the absolute sec- ±1 LSB (Least Significant Bit)
tion
Scanning code Binary code
Single-turn resolution 8192 increments/revolution (13 bits)
Multi-turn resolution 65536 revolutions (16 bits)
Data transfer RS485
Serial data output Driver to EIA RS485
Serial pulse input Recommended driver to EIA RS422
Clock frequency 9600 baud
Clock-pulse space period –
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6
Shock resistance according to ≤ 1000 m/s2 ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088-2-27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min
Duration until error message 25 ms + 3/4 revolution
(disabled outputs)2)
Degree of protection accord- IP66
ing to EN 60529
Connection Terminal strip in pluggable connection cover
Ambient temperature °C -30 to +60
1) Due to the stiffness of the torque bracket, you have to take into account an automatically resetting ±0.6° twist (depending of the dir-
ection of rotation) of the encoder housing compared to the encoder shaft.
2) Absolute encoders AS7W, AV7W, and AG7W have a self-diagnostics function. If an error is detected, the sensor reports it by deac-
tivating the output signals to the encoder evaluation unit.
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Incremental rotary encoders E..T – TTL (RS422) at VB= 5 V

Encoder EH7T
Sizes DRN.. 315
Supply voltage VB DC 5 V
Max. current consumption Iin >140 mA
Max. pulse frequency fmax kHz 300
Periods per A, B 1024
revolution C 1
Output amplitude Vhigh ≥ DC 2.5 V
Vlow ≤ DC 0.5 V
Signal output TTL (RS422)
Output current per track Iout >20 mA
Pulse duty factor 1 : 1 ± 20%
Phase angle A: B 90° ± 20°
Vibration resistance according ≤ 100 m/s2
to EN 60088-2-6 at 10 Hz –
2 kHz
Shock resistance according to ≤ 2000 m/s2
EN 60088‑2‑27
Maximum speed nmax 6000 1/min
2500 1/min at 60 °C
Degree of protection accord- IP65
ing to EN 60529
Connection 12-pin plug connector
Ambient temperature °C -40 to +60

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8.5 Encoder mounting adapter
An encoder mounting adapter allows for mounting an encoder, which is not part of the
standard delivery, at a later time. SEW‑EURODRIVE distinguishes between 2 types of
encoder mounting adapters:
• Encoder mounting adapters for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE
• Encoder mounting adapters for encoders of other manufacturers

8.5.1 Encoder mounting adapters for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE

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For the various mechanical interfaces (depending on the size) for an encoder mount-
ing adapter for encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE, refer to chapter "Add-on en-
coder" (→ 2 304).
Encoder mounting adapters are available for all standard encoders from
SEW‑EURODRIVE:

Identifica- Description
tion
ES7A for spread-shaft encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE on DRN80 – 132S
EG7A for plug-in shaft encoders with end thread from SEW‑EURODRIVE on
DRN132M – 280
EV7A for spread-shaft encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE on DRN80 – 225
EH7A for hollow-shaft encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE on DRN315

Notes on selection
For dimensions of mounting adapters of SEW‑EURODRIVE encoders, refer to chapter
"Dimension sheets for motors/brakemotors" (→ 2 147).

INFORMATION
DRN250/280 motors are available with EG7A encoder mounting adapter, and brake-
motor sizes 250/280..BE are available with EV7A encoder mounting adapter.

Order information
Type designation /ES7A, /EG7A, /EV7A, /EH7A
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8.5.2 Encoder mounting adapters for XV.A encoders according to customer specifications
With this type of encoder mounting adapter, the AC motor is equipped with a mechan-
ical interface that can be mounted to an encoder specified by the customer. This en-
coder is not a product of SEW‑EURODRIVE and must be purchased separately.
Third-party encoders are installed by SEW‑EURODRIVE solely by means of special
solutions. Contact SEW‑EURODRIVE in such cases.

Technical details
Refer to the following table for dimensions of XV.A encoder mounting adapters.

Mounting adapter Design

Encoder shaft Centering
XV0A according to customer specification
XV1A 6 mm 50 mm
XV2A 10 mm 50 mm
XV3A 12 mm 80 mm
XV4A 11 mm 85 mm
XV5A 12 mm 45 mm
XV6A 10 mm 36 mm
A fan guard with encoder mount allows the encoder to be mounted on the motor shaft.
These encoders are usually attached using three encoder clamps (bolts with eccentric
disks).
The encoder shaft is connected to the motor shaft via coupling.
The dimensions of the customized encoder mounting adapters are not shown in the
"Motor/brakemotor dimension sheets" chapter. Please request the necessary dimen-
sion sheets from SEW‑EURODRIVE, if required.

INFORMATION
The combinations with forced cooling fan requires knowledge of the installation space
of the encoder to be mounted. Several forced cooling fan guards with different
lengths are available. Contact SEW‑EURODRIVE for more information.

Order information
Type designation /XV0A, /XV1A, /XV2A, /XV3A, /XV4A, XV5A, XV6A
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8.6 Safety encoders
Safety encoders from SEW‑EURODRIVE are characterized by their exceptional reli-
ability as well as electronic and mechanical load capacity.
Safety encoders allow you to increase the safety in your machines by implementing
safety functions regarding speed, direction of rotation, idle state and relative position.
The safety encoder provides the safety-relevant signals in the intelligent interaction of
sensor, control and actuator.
The safety function requires a reliable mechanical connection between encoder and
motor. At SEW‑EURODRIVE, this connection is dimensioned in such a way that fault
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The safety encoders cannot trigger a safe state at the machine autonomously. There-
fore, they have to be monitored in the overall system. The overall system will trigger a
suitable error response, e.g. the safe state, on request.

8.6.1 Available safety encoders

Add-on encoders:

Encoder Interface
type
ES7S Safe sin/cos interface
EG7S
AS7W RS485 interface (multi-turn) + safe sin/cos interface
AG7W
AS7Y SSI interface (multi-turn) + safe sin/cos interface
AG7Y
Built-in encoder:

Encoder Interface
type
EI7C FS Safe HTL interface

8.6.2 Underlying standards

The safety assessment of safe motor options is based on the following standards and
safety classes:

Safety encoders

Add-on encoders: ES7S, EG7S, AS7W, AG7W, AS7Y, AG7Y

Safety class/ • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) according to IEC 62061
underlying standard • Performance Level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849‑1
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Built-in encoder: EI7C FS

Safety class/ • Safety Integrity Level (SIL) according to EN 61800-5-2
underlying standard • Performance Level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849‑1

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8.6.3 Safety functions of safety encoders

ES7S, EG7S, AS7W, AG7W, AS7Y, AG7Y add-on encoders

The following safety functions regarding speed, direction of rotation, standstill, and rel-
ative position can be implemented in functionally safe systems with the sine/cosine in-
terface of the safety encoders:
• SS1, SS2, SOS, SLS, SDI, SLI, SSR, SAR, SSM

Built-in encoder EI7C FS

The following safety functions regarding speed and direction of rotation can be imple-
mented in functionally safe systems with the HTL interface of the safety encoder:
• SS1, SLS, SDI

8.6.4 Technical details

Operating ambient temperature for the motor

ES7S/EG7S add-on encoders:

Mounted to the motor, safety encoders may be operated up to a maximum ambient
operating temperature of the motor of -20 °C to +60 °C.

AS7W, AG7W, AS7Y, AG7Y add-on encoders:

Mounted to the motor, safety encoders may be operated up to a maximum ambient
operating temperature of the motor of -20 °C to +40 °C.

Add-on encoders
For technical details on the functionally safe add-on encoders ES7S, EG7S, AS7W,
AG7W, AS7Y, and AG7Y, refer to chapter "Incremental encoders" (→ 2 305).

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Built-in encoder EI7C FS

Supply min. Typ. max. Unit

1)
Operating voltage VB 19.2 24 30 V
Max. current consumption (with no Imax (VB = 24 V, Iout = 0) 120 mA
load)
1) The voltage supply must come from SELV/PELV circuits in accordance with DIN EN 61131-2

Name Value
Max. speed nmax ≤ 3600 min-1 8
HTL periods per revolution Nperiods 24
Ambient temperature TA 0 °C to +60 °C
Vibration resistance Acc. to EN 60068-2-6:2008 10 g (98.1 m/s2);
5 – 2000 Hz
Shock resistance Acc. to EN 60068-2-27:2009 100 g (981 m/s2); 6 ms
Degree of protection Acc. to EN 60529 IP66
Connection M12 (8-pole)
Maximum angular acceleration 3000 rad/s2
Permitted magnetic interference field Bextmax 25 mT
on the outer contour of the motor
Hextmax 20 kA/m

Signal tracks min. Typ. max. Unit

Output amplitude per track Vhigh VB – 3.5 VB V
(Iout = Iout_max)
Vlow 0 +3 V
(Iout = Iout_max)
Max. output current per track Iout_max ±30 mA
Tolerance signal period φPeriod.tol -4 +4 %
(corresponds to the speed tolerance) (n = constant)
Track A:B phase offset φPhase.A:B 70 90 110 Degree
(n = constant)
Pulse duty factor (DIN IEC 60469-1) t = tlog_1/(tperiod) 30 50 70 %
(n = constant)
Pulse frequency for maximum speed fmax 1.44 kHz
(maximum speed × periods)
Output leakage current in deactivated IError +250 µA
state
(= error message)1)
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Start-up time From VB > 9 V 300 ms

(undefined outputs)
Duration until error message 100 300 ms
(deactivated outputs)1)
1) The EI7C FS built-in encoder has a self-diagnostics function. If an error is detected, the system reports it by deactivating the output
signals to the encoder evaluation unit.

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Characteristic safety values

INFORMATION
In addition to the documentation, you can also obtain the characteristic safety values
of components by SEW-EURODRIVE in the SEW-EURODRIVE library for the SIS-
TEMA software tool. The documentation as well as the library are available for down-
load at http://www.sew-eurodrive.de/.

Characteristic safety values ES7S, EG7S

Characteristic safety values according to

EN 62061/IEC 61508 EN ISO 13849-1
Safety class/underlying standards SIL2 PL d
System structure HFT = 1 2‑channel (cat. 3)
PFHd value1) 8.5 x 10-9 1/h = 8.5 FIT (Tamb ≤ 45 °C)
(without mounting to the motor) 1.3 x 10-8 1/h = 13 FIT (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
MTTFd value1) – 1306 years (Tamb ≤ 45 °C)
(without mounting to the motor) 895 years (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
1) -8
PFHd value 5.0 x 10 1/h = 50 FIT (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
(with mounting to the motor, con-
siders a derating due to motor re-
heating)
MTTFd value1) – 212 years (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
(with mounting to the motor, con-
siders a derating due to motor re-
heating)
Service life/proof test interval 20 years
Motor/encoder connection Fault exclusion according to EN 61800-5-2
(only for drives with FS logo)
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Characteristic safety values AS7W, AG7W, AS7Y, AG7Y

Characteristic safety values according to

EN 62061/IEC 61508 EN ISO 13849‑1
Safety class/underlying standards SIL2 PL d
System structure HFT = 1 2-channel (Cat. 3)
PFHd value1) 6.4 × 10-9 1/h = 6.4 FIT (Tamb ≤ 45 °C)
(without mounting to the motor) 1.4 × 10-8 1/h = 14 FIT (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)

MTTFd value1) – 1155 years (Tamb ≤ 45 °C)

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(without mounting to the motor) 753 years (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)

PFHd value1) 5.0 x 10-8 1/h = 50 FIT (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)

(with mounting to the motor, con-
siders a derating due to motor re-
heating)
MTTFd value1) – 212 years (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
(with mounting to the motor, con-
siders a derating due to motor re-
heating)
Service life/proof test interval 20 years
Motor/encoder connection Fault exclusion according to EN 61800-5-2
(only for drives with FS logo)
1) The specified values are valid if the requirements to the evaluation unit according to section "Requirements to the follow-up elec-
tronics" are adhered to.

Characteristic safety values for EI7C FS

Characteristic safety values according to

EN 61800‑5‑2 EN ISO 13849‑1
Safety class/underlying standards SIL 2 PL d
System structure HFT = 0 Category 2 (cat. 2)
-8
PFHd value 8.0 x 10 1/h = 80 FIT (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
MTTFd value – 202 years (Tamb ≤ 60 °C)
Service life/proof test interval 20 years
Safe fault coverage (SFF) 95%
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8 General information on drive selection

8.7 General information on drive selection

8.7.1 Speed sensors

Speed sensors, which can be mounted to the motors in series, can be combined with
a range of motor designs and options, such as brakes and forced cooling fans.
If you have any questions, please contact SEW‑EURODRIVE.

8.7.2 Encoder connection

When connecting the encoders to the inverters, follow the operating instructions for
the inverter and the wiring diagrams supplied with the encoders.
• The maximum line length (inverter – encoder) is 100 m for the following cable ca-
pacitance:
– < 83 nF/km (core/core) according to DIN VDE 0472 part 504
– < 110 nF/km (core/shield)
• The clamped core cross section is 0.20 – 0.5 mm2
• Use shielded cables with twisted pair cores. Connect the shield over a wide area
at both ends:
– At the encoder in the cable gland or in the encoder plug
– To the inverter on the electronics shield clamp and/or to the housing of the sub
D plug
• Install the encoder cables separately from the power cables, maintaining a dis-
tance of at least 200 mm.
• Encoder with cable gland: Observe the permitted diameter of the encoder cable to
ensure that the cable gland functions correctly.

8.7.3 Connection alternatives

The encoders of types /ES7, /EG7, /EV7 and /AS7, /AG7, /AV7 can be supplied in
three connection variants:
• With connection cover
• With connection cover, cable length 0.3 m and M23 connector
• Without connection cover
SEW‑EURODRIVE recommends to use prefabricated encoder cables.
When using assembled cables from SEW‑EURODRIVE, you can order the encoders
without a connection cover because this cover is part of the cable.
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