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Health Care Applications

Assistance

Advance the future of healthcare robotics with Netzer’s VL and DS product lines—engineered for unmatched accuracy, reliability, and seamless integration. Designed to meet the strict requirements of medical applications, our encoders ensure smooth, precise motion in assistive and surgical robotics.

From exoskeletons aiding mobility to robotic surgical assistants and rehabilitation devices, Netzer’s contactless, low-profile encoders provide critical feedback for safe, responsive movement. Certified to ISO 13485 medical standards, the VL and DS series offer best-in-class precision and durability, supporting next-generation healthcare solutions that enhance patient care and assistive technology.

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Features

  • Ultra-High Precision & Repeatability (< 0.006° Accuracy)

    Ensures smooth and precise movement in powered exoskeletons, mobility aids, and robotic rehabilitation systems, enhancing patient support.

     

  • Innovative Hollow Shaft Design

    Seamlessly integrates into wheelchairs, prosthetics, robotic-assisted rehabilitation devices, and patient lift systems, allowing for compact and lightweight designs.

     

  • Extreme Temperature Resilience

    Built-in temperature drift compensation ensures consistent performance in hospital, home-care, and outdoor environments.

     

  • Ruggedized for Shock & Vibration

    Designed to withstand continuous use, mechanical stress, and high-movement cycles in motorized medical devices and assistive robotics.

     

  • Wide Range of Sizes (Ø25mm to Ø247mm)

    Supports diverse medical device configurations, from powered wheelchairs to robotic prosthetics.

     

  • Electromagnetic & EMI Resistance

    Designed for interference-free operation near medical imaging equipment, ensuring reliable performance in hospital and clinical environments.

     

  • ISO 13485 Medical Certification

    Compliant with strict medical device quality standards, ensuring safe and effective integration into healthcare technologies.

     

  • Proven FDA-Approved Integration

    Trusted technology with a track record in FDA-approved medical assistance and rehabilitation solutions.

     

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Unique Values

ISO 13485
Low Profile
Immunity to Magnetic
Resistance to Electric Shocks

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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