RFX-6900 CANopen Contactless Magnetic Angle Sensor

Manufacturer: Novotechnik
Category: Displacement, Encoder, Absolute Encoder, Absolute Encoder Fieldbus, Single-turn Absolute Encoder, Absolute Magnetic Encoder, Angular displacement sensor, SENSORS

Novotechnik RFX-6900 CANopen Magnetic Angle Sensor. Two-piece, 360°, non-contact Hall angle sensor.

Two-piece, non-contact Hall effect angle sensor: sensor and magnetic position marker, shaftless and bearing-free. Ø 69 mm, anodized aluminum housing. Electrical range up to 360°. IP67/IP69K protection. Encapsulated electronics.

Key points

Contactless Hall technology, electrical range up to 360°
Single or multi-channel version
Two-piece design, mechanically decoupled
Anodized AlMgSi1 aluminum casing
IP67 / IP69K protection
EMC: ISO impulses, ISO 11452 and ECE directive

Technical Frequently Asked Questions

What can be connected to the RFX-6900 CANopen magnetic angle sensor?

It can be connected to Novotechnik M12 connectors and cables and Novotechnik rotary sensor positioners (magnets).

How do I order the RFX-6900 CANopen magnetic angle sensor?

The order code has six fields: model, type, interface, parameters, speed, and connection. For example, RFX-6901-214-615-511 is the version with model 6901 (69 x 20.4 mm), CANopen, one position and one speed (one channel), 125 kBaud, and one shielded 5-pin M12 connector. All the options for each field are available in the order code configurator on this page.

Under what conditions does the RFX-6900 CANopen magnetic angle sensor operate?

Operating temperature: -40 … +105 °C. Protection: IP67 / IP69K (M12 connector: IP67).

Properties

Feature	Specification
Measurement and interface
Measured variables	Position and speed
Measuring range	360°
Speed measurement range	0 … 1600 rpm
Number of channels	1 / 2
Protocol	CANopen according to CiA DS-301 V4.2.0, DS-406 V3.2 device profile, Encoder Class C2, LSS services according to CiA DS-305 V1.1.2
Programmable parameters	Position, speed, cams, working areas, direction of rotation, scale, offset, node ID, transmission speed
Node ID	1 … 127 (default 127)
Transmission speed	50 … 1000 kBaud
Update frequency (output)	1 kHz
Resolution	14 bits
Speed resolution	360°/2^14 ≈ 0.022°/ms
Independent linearity	≤ ±0.5 % FS
Repeatability	≤ ±0.1°
Hysteresis	≤ ±0.1°
Temperature error	±0.2 % FS
Feeding and protection
Supply voltage Ub	12/24 VDC (8 … 34 VDC)
Current consumption when connected	≤ 50 mA
Power consumed without load	< 0.4 W
Overvoltage protection	45 VDC (permanent)
Reverse polarity protection	Yes (feed lines)
Short circuit protection	Yes (output to GND and supply voltage up to 40 VDC)
Insulation resistance (500 VDC)	≥ 10 MΩ
Internal bus termination	120 Ω (optional)
Mechanical data
Housing	Anodized AlMgSi1 aluminum, resistant to salt spray
Fixation	3 M4 screws, min. thread depth 7 mm
Tightening torque of the fastener	250 ± 50 Ncm
Mechanical tour	Continuous
Weight	approx. 200 g
Electrical connection	Cable with cable gland, 4x 0.5 mm² (AWG 20), TPE, shielded, or M12x1 connector, A coding
Environmental conditions
Working temperature	-40 … +105 °C
Maximum working speed	Mechanically unlimited
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6	20 g, 5 … 2000 Hz, Amax = 0.75 mm
IEC 60068-2-27 Shock	50 g, 6 ms
DIN EN 60529 protection	IP67 / IP69K (M12 connector: IP67)
MTTF (IEC 60050)	842 years (one channel) or 818 years (two channels, per channel)
Traceability	Serial number on the label: production batch of the sensor assembly and its components
Electromagnetic compatibility
ISO 10605 ESD (handling/component)	8 kV
ISO 11452-2 Radiated HF fields	100 V/m
ISO 11452-5 Radiated HF fields, stripline	200 V/m
CISPR 25 Radiated emission	Level 4
ISO 7637-2 Impulses in the feed lines (1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5)	Level 3
ISO 7637-3 Impulses on output lines	Level 4
EN 13309 Construction machinery, emission and resistance E1	According to ECE-R10
ISO 13766-1/-2 Construction machinery	Made to order
Working distances
Marker	Working distance (mm)
P02, P04, P08, P20, P23, P31	0.3 … 3.5
P18, P28	0 … 2.5
P22	2.6 … 7.3

Option	Meaning
Example: RFX-6901-214-615-511 = model 6901 (69 x 20.4 mm), CANopen, 1 position and 1 speed (one channel), 125 kBaud and 1 shielded 5-pole M12 connector.
1. Model and size
6901	69 x 20.4 mm
2 · Type
214	Fixed value of type RFX-69__-214-6__-___
3 · Interface
6	CANopen
4 · Interface parameters
1	One channel: 1x position, 1x speed
5	One channel: 1x position, 1x speed, with 120 Ω bus termination
2	Two channels: 2x position, 2x speed
6	Two channels: 2x position, 2x speed, with 120 Ω termination
5 · Transmission speed
1	1000 kBaud
2	800 kBaud
3	500 kBaud
4	250 kBaud
5	125 kBaud
7	50 kBaud
6. Electrical connection
201	1 output: 1x 4-pole cable, 1.0 m, shielded
511	1 output: 1x M12 5-pole shielded connector
301	2 outputs (CAN IN/OUT): 2x 4-pole cable, 1.0 m, shielded
611	2 outputs (CAN IN/OUT): 2x M12 (male) 5-pole shielded connector
The code is formed using one option from each field, in the order shown in the example. Contact us and we will confirm the exact reference.