For the GM401.0121102 and GM401.A121102 variants, we offer a fully compatible SSI encoder 1:1 replacement designed for demanding industrial motion control applications. The replacement mirrors the original interface characteristics and functional behavior, ensuring seamless substitution during maintenance or system upgrades.
Using an SSI interface, the encoder provides high-resolution absolute multiturn position information with stable sampling behavior. Consistent code switching and reliable signal integrity support precise real-time feedback, making it suitable for applications that require accurate synchronization between encoder and controller.
From a mechanical perspective, the encoder conforms to common industrial mounting conventions, allowing installation without mechanical modification. The robust construction supports operation in environments exposed to vibration, shock, and electrical interference. Integrated self-diagnostic functions continuously monitor internal status and signal quality, helping reduce unplanned downtime and improve overall system availability.
This replacement solution is ideal for industrial automation systems, positioning equipment, and machinery that depend on dependable absolute position feedback and consistent long-term performance.
Technical data
| Parameter | Value |
| Supply voltage | 10...30 VDC with reverse voltage protection |
| Current consumption | Max. 50 mA (w/o load) for 24 VDC |
| SSI pulse frequency | 62.5 kHz up to 1.5 MHz |
| Mono-flop time | 20 μs |
| Pulse space | Min. 25 μs |
| Code switching speed for sampling | 800 kHz |
| Deviation of sampling measuring step | 0.025 degree at 400 kHz 0.05 degree at 800 kHz |
| Electric connector | The electric connector must not be plugged on or removed whilst under voltage. |
| Parameter | Value |
| RPM value | mechanical: Max. 10,000 RPM electrical: Max. 6,000 RPM |
| Anlauf-Drehmoment | w/o seal (IP54): < 0.010 Nm with seal (IP65): < 0.015 Nm |
| Shaft loading | axial: < 20 N radial: < 40 N |
| Inertia torque | 2 x 10⁻⁶ kgm² |
| Material | Housing: Steel Flange: Aluminium |
| Weight | Approximately 400 g |
| Parameter | Value |
| Ambient temperature | -20...+60 °C |
| Storage temperature | -20...+70 °C |
| Protection to | Shaft w/o seal: IP 54 Shaft with seal: IP 65 |
| Relative humidity | Max. 95 %, non-condensing |
| Endurance - Vibration | IEC 68 Section 2 - 6 (≤100 m/s² / 16-2000 Hz) |
| Endurance - Shock | IEC 68 Section 2 - 27 (≤2000 m/s² / 6 ms) |
| Interference immunity | EN 50082-2 EN 61000-4 - 2 to 4 Severity grade 3 |
| Emmited interference | EN 50081-2 |
