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2TLA020070R5900 ABB 20-070-59 Absolute Encoder Model RSA 597 Cable 10
ABB 2TLA020070R5900 20-070-59 single-turn safe absolute encoder with 13-bit resolution, 12 mm hollow shaft and 10 m cable for position monitoring with ABB Pluto Safety PLC systems.
£823.95
Why Choose the ABB 2TLA020070R5900 Absolute Encoder?
The ABB 2TLA020070R5900, type 20-070-59, is an absolute encoder for ABB Pluto Safety PLC systems, specified as Absolute encoder Model RSA 597 cable 10. This single-turn safe encoder is supplied with an integrated 10 m cable and is designed to provide absolute position information for safety-related monitoring of machine movements.
The encoder uses the ABB 597 safe encoder platform and provides a 13-bit resolution of 8192 positions per revolution. Its absolute measuring principle gives the Pluto safety-control system a defined rotary position value, allowing position and speed information to be incorporated into appropriately engineered machine-safety functions.
This 10 m cable variant features a 12 mm hollow shaft and operates from a 9–36 V DC supply. The long integrated cable is particularly useful where the encoder is installed some distance from the associated control equipment, while the robust aluminium enclosure and IP67 protection support dependable operation in demanding industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Safe absolute encoder for ABB Pluto Safety PLC systems.
- Single-turn measurement for absolute rotary position monitoring.
- High 13-bit resolution with 8192 positions per revolution.
- Integrated 10 m cable supports installations requiring an extended connection length.
- 12 mm hollow shaft for direct mounting around a suitable machine shaft.
- Designed for safety-related position and speed determination with ABB Pluto.
- Wide 9–36 V DC operating-voltage range.
- Robust IP67 enclosure for industrial machine environments.
Key Features
- ABB Safety PLC product group.
- 20-070-59 type designation.
- Absolute encoder Model RSA 597 cable 10.
- ABB order code 2TLA020070R5900.
- Single-turn absolute encoder functionality.
- 13-bit resolution providing 8192 positions per revolution.
- 12 mm hollow shaft.
- Integrated 10 m connection cable.
- 9–36 V DC operating voltage.
- Binary position coding.
- Data-bus speed from 5 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s, preset to 500 kbit/s.
- Programmable resolution, zero position, direction and data-bus speed.
- Polarity and short-circuit protection.
Reliable Position Monitoring for ABB Pluto Safety Systems
Absolute encoders provide a defined position value for a rotating machine component, enabling the safety-control system to determine its position without relying solely on incremental pulse counting. The ABB 597 safe encoder platform provides 8192 positions per revolution, giving the Pluto controller detailed single-turn position information for use in suitable safety-related machine-control functions.
The 2TLA020070R5900 combines this absolute measurement capability with a 10 m integrated cable and hollow-shaft mounting. Together with ABB Pluto, the encoder can support safe determination of machine movement and position while its programmable parameters allow resolution, zero position, direction and data-bus speed to be configured for the application.
Typical Applications
- ABB Pluto Safety PLC systems.
- Safety-related rotary position monitoring.
- Machine speed and movement monitoring.
- Applications requiring a 10 m encoder connection cable.
- Machine shafts requiring absolute position feedback.
- Industrial production and processing machinery.
- Material-handling and conveyor systems.
- Packaging and automated manufacturing equipment.
- OEM machine building and functional-safety systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| Product group | Safety PLC | |
| Type | 20-070-59 | |
| Product designation | Absolute encoder Model RSA 597 cable 10 | |
| ABB order code | 2TLA020070R5900 | |
| Product type | Safe absolute rotary encoder | |
| Encoder function | Single-turn absolute | |
| Resolution | 13 bit / 8192 positions per revolution | |
| Accuracy | ± ½ LSB | |
| Shaft configuration | Hollow shaft | |
| Shaft diameter | 12 mm | |
| Connection | Integrated 10 m cable | |
| Operating voltage | 9–36 V DC | |
| Current consumption | 50 mA at 24 V DC | |
| Maximum current consumption | 100 mA | |
| Code type | Binary | |
| Data-bus speed | 5 kbit/s–1 Mbit/s | |
| Preset data-bus speed | 500 kbit/s | |
| Address input | Active low | |
| Programmable functions | Resolution, zero position, direction and data-bus speed | |
| Protocol | Pluto Safety Bus | |
| Protection rating | IP67 in accordance with IEC 60529 | |
| Protection at shaft inlet | IP66 in accordance with IEC 60529 | |
| Ambient operating temperature | -40 to +70 °C | |
| Transport and storage temperature | -30 to +70 °C | |
| Enclosure material | Aluminium | |
| Surface treatment | Painted and chromed or anodised | |
| Encoder weight | approx. 300 g |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABB 2TLA020070R5900 used for?
The ABB 2TLA020070R5900 is a single-turn safe absolute encoder designed to provide position information for safety-related machine monitoring with ABB Pluto Safety PLC systems.
What resolution does the ABB 2TLA020070R5900 provide?
The encoder provides 13-bit resolution, corresponding to 8192 absolute positions per revolution.
What cable length does the 2TLA020070R5900 have?
The encoder is supplied with an integrated 10 m cable, making it suitable for applications requiring a longer connection between the encoder location and associated control installation.
What shaft configuration does the 2TLA020070R5900 use?
The 2TLA020070R5900 uses a 12 mm hollow shaft for mounting around a suitable rotating machine shaft.
What is the ABB order code for the 20-070-59 absolute encoder?
The ABB order code is 2TLA020070R5900, with the product designated 20-070-59 Absolute encoder Model RSA 597 cable 10.
Designed for ABB Pluto Machine Safety Systems
ABB Pluto safe absolute encoders provide precise rotary position information for safety-related machinery applications, combining robust industrial sensing with direct integration into programmable machine-safety control architectures.
