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In military aviation, every gram counts, and there is no room for error. Netzer’s VL and DS product lines deliver unmatched accuracy, durability, and seamless integration, ensuring mission-critical performance in the most demanding airborne applications.

From flight control actuators and UAV gimbals to targeting systems and radar stabilization, Netzer’s contactless, low-profile encoders provide absolute precision with minimal weight. Built to withstand extreme temperatures, high G-forces, and electromagnetic interference, the VL and DS series offer ultra-reliable motion feedback for uncompromising performance in the field.

With compact designs starting from 13 mm, Netzer’s encoders provide best-in-class precision without adding unnecessary weight. Engineered for the next generation of military aviation, VL and DS encoders enhance agility, accuracy, and mission success when failure is not an option.

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Features

  • High Precision (< 0.006°) and Repeatability

    Delivers sub-arcsecond accuracy for precise motion control in aerospace systems.

     

  • Wide Range of Sizes (Ø25mm to Ø247mm)

    Large hollow shaft inner diameters support diverse integration needs across air borne applications.

     

  • Extreme Temperature Stability

    Advanced thermal drift compensation ensures performance in high-altitude and harsh environments.

     

  • Aerospace-Grade Reliability

    Rigorously tested for shock, vibration, environmental stress screening (ESS), and thermal vacuum conditions.

     

  • Lightweight & Compact Form Factor

    Reduces system weight and optimizes payload efficiency without compromising strength.

     

  • Wear-Free Contactless Sensing

    Capacitive technology eliminates mechanical wear for long-lasting reliability.

     

  • Best-in-Class Accuracy

    Scaled precision technology ensures optimal measurement fidelity in avionics and control systems.

     

  • Superior EMI & Magnetic Resistance

    Engineered for resilience against electromagnetic interference in high-intensity environments.

     

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Unique Values

High Precision
Light Weight
MTBF 30
Low Profile

Electrical

Supply voltage
5V ±5%
Current consumption
~90 mA
Communication
SSi / BiSS-C
Clock frequency
0.1-5.0 MHz
Material 
(stator/rotor)
FR4
Position update rate
35 kHz (Optional 375 kHz)

Environment

EMC
IEC 6100-6-2, IEC 6100-6-4
*Operating temp.
-40˚C to +105˚C*
Storage temp.
-55˚C to +125˚C
Relative humidity
98% Non Condensing
Bulit In Test BIT
Optional
Position
IP 40
Vibration
7.7 grms @ 20 to Hz (per MIL-810G
Shock
100g 6msec saw-tooth (per IEC 60068-2-27:2009)

* Extended optional

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