Sick BTF13-P1HM1025: Wire Draw Encoders
The Sick BTF13-P1HM1025 encoder offers a 10 m measuring range with 0.04 mm resolution for long-distance linear position monitoring. It supports PROFIBUS DP communication, delivers ≤ 1.5 mm repeatability, and operates from 10–32 V DC using a dedicated bus adapter for industrial integration. Manufactured by Sick, this wire-draw model belongs to the Sick Encoders family and forms part of the BCG series used across automation environments.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Encoder |
| Model Number | BTF13-P1HM1025 |
Sick Wire Draw Encoders BTF13-P1HM1025 Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement range | 0 m ... 10 m |
| Encoder | Absolute encoders |
| Resolution (wire draw + encoder) | 0.04 mm 1) 2) |
| Repeatability | ≤ 1.5 mm 3) |
| Linearity | ≤ ± 2 mm 3) |
| Hysteresis | ≤ 3 mm 3) |
| Communication interface | PROFIBUS DP |
| Connection type | Bus adapter for PROFIBUS 1) |
| Supply voltage | 10 V ... 32 V |
| Weight | 4.09 kg |
| Measuring wire diameter | 1.35 mm |
| Weight (measuring wire) | 7.1 g/m |
| Housing material, wire draw mechanism | Aluminum (anodised), plastic |
| Spring return force | 10 N ... 20 N 1) |
| Length of wire pulled out per revolution | 332.4 mm |
| Actual wire draw length | 10.2 m |
| Wire acceleration | 40 m/s² |
| Operating speed | 8 m/s |
| Operating temperature range | –20 °C ... +70 °C |
The Sick BTF13-P1HM1025 encoder is a wire-draw measurement device built for long-range position tracking in industrial automation. The Sick BTF13-P1HM1025 encoder provides a 10 m measuring range, 0.04 mm resolution, ≤ 1.5 mm repeatability, and a PROFIBUS DP interface. As part of the BCG series, it is used where long-distance linear feedback is essential for equipment coordination and motion control.
This encoder is used in conveyors, automated storage systems, material-handling equipment, and high-travel assembly lines requiring stable displacement measurement. Its PROFIBUS DP connectivity supports reliable communication over long cable runs, while the anodised aluminium housing and reinforced wire-draw mechanism withstand demanding operating environments. The extended range enables accurate monitoring of long movements in industrial machinery.
The Sick BTF13-P1HM1025 encoder combines precise measurement capability, robust digital communication, and long-range sensing to support critical automation tasks. Supported by the trusted Sick brand and the proven BCG series platform, it provides consistent performance for applications needing accurate, long-distance position monitoring. Its durable construction and stable feedback make it suitable for continuous operation in heavy-duty industrial workflows.
