HEIDENHAIN RCN 827 F Absolute Angle Encoder
The HEIDENHAIN RCN 827 F is an absolute angle encoder with integral bearing and the Fanuc serial interface, for machine tool rotary axes. Ask AMI about repair, replacement or sourcing for your exact unit; availability and the right replacement path are confirmed before quoting. This page does not claim stock. Legacy model: it is no longer listed in HEIDENHAIN's current angle encoder catalog.
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Representative RCN 700 / RCN 800 series image.
Technical data
| Model | RCN 827 F |
|---|---|
| Type | Absolute angle encoder with integral bearing and integrated stator coupling |
| Interface | Serial interface for Fanuc controls (ordering designation Fanuc 02) |
| Positions per revolution | 134,217,728 (27 bits) |
| Electrical speed | Up to 300 rpm for continuous position value |
| Power supply | 5 V ±5%, max. 350 mA without load |
| Electrical connection | Cable 1 m, with or without M23 coupling; max. cable length 30 m |
| System accuracy | ±1 arc second (RCN 82x series) |
| Recommended measuring step for position capture | 0.00005° |
| Shaft | Hollow through shaft, diameter 60 mm or 100 mm (two housing sizes) |
| Mechanical speed | Up to 1000 rpm |
| Starting torque | Up to 0.5 Nm (60 mm) or 1.5 Nm (100 mm) at 20 °C |
| Moment of inertia of rotor | 1.3 x 10-3 kgm2 (60 mm); 3.3 x 10-3 kgm2 (100 mm) |
| Permissible axial motion of measured shaft | ±0.1 mm |
| Vibration / shock | 100 m/s2 (55 to 2000 Hz) / 1000 m/s2 (6 ms) |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) |
| Protection | IP 64 (IEC 60529) |
| Weight | Approx. 2.8 kg (60 mm); approx. 2.6 kg (100 mm), per catalog |
Specifications from the manufacturer's July 2005 angle encoder catalog. Confirm the full ID number, interface, shaft diameter and connection from your encoder's nameplate before ordering; send the nameplate and we will confirm fit.
Catalog pages: RCN 700 / RCN 800 and RON 786 / RON 886 / RPN 886 specifications (PDF, 6 pages).