Description
Baumer EAM580 is a robust absolute rotary encoder designed to provide exact position information immediately after power-up, without requiring homing. Using precise optical absolute sensing and a heavy-duty Ø58 mm metal housing, EAM580 ensures reliable position feedback in demanding industrial environments. It is ideal for applications where safety, repeatability, and power-loss recovery are critical, such as material handling, packaging, cranes, and process automation.
🔧 Baumer EAM580 — Key Technical Data & Selection Parameters
| Parameter | Specification / Details |
| Encoder Type | Absolute rotary encoder |
| Sensing Principle | Optical (absolute coding) |
| Housing Diameter | Ø58 mm (industrial standard) |
| Resolution | Single-turn: up to 13 bits / Multi-turn: up to 16 bits (model dependent) |
| Position Output | Absolute digital position value |
| Interface Options | SSI, Profibus, Profinet, CANopen, Ethernet (variant dependent) |
| Supply Voltage | 10…30 V DC |
| Shaft Type | Solid shaft / hollow shaft (variant dependent) |
| Shaft Diameter | Typically 6 / 8 / 10 mm (model dependent) |
| Max. Rotational Speed | Suitable for dynamic motion systems |
| Protection Rating | IP65 / IP67 |
| Housing Material | Aluminum / metal |
| Operating Temperature | –25 °C to +85 °C |
| Electrical Connection | Cable or M12 connector |
| Mounting | Servo flange / clamping flange |
| Typical Applications | Position control, cranes, hoists, packaging, robotics |




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