What is differences between Endat encoders DA type and SA

Hi,experts
i can not see any differences between Endat encoders DA type and SA type from Technical data.Anyone know that?

DA and SA are identical from electrical side.

But the safety encoders get some additional checks in factory which enables some further safety properties:

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I see they have same Safety function from table,still don’t know what is difference

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the consequences in case of not ‘Sx’ encoders are described here:

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