Compact Rotary Position Sensor : High-Accuracy Performance

VLX-60

The Netzer VLX-60 Absolute Rotary Encoder delivers up to 22-bit resolution with accuracy reaching 0.01 Degree, all in an ultra-thin (<8 mm) and lightweight (<16g) form factor. Its contactless capacitive technology ensures long-term reliability with no mechanical wear, making it ideal for aerospace, robotics, and high-end automation.

Its inherently hollow, low-mass design simplifies integration, reducing system inertia and enhancing overall performance. Who else delivers this level of precision in such a compact package?

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Features

Outstanding accuracy in high-precision rotary feedback
Robust protection against EMI, RFI, and magnetic interference
Seamlessly integrates with innovative hollow shaft architecture
Extended durability through contactless capacitive sensing
Optimized compact design for low-profile applications
Engineered for longevity in extreme temperature environments

Unique Values

High precision
Immunity to Magnetic
Low Profile
Repeatability

OD

60 mm
ID

25 mm
Height

8 mm
Weight

15 gr
Resolution

17-22 bit
Accuracy

±0.015° / 0.010°˚

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General

Angular resolution 17-22 bit
Nominal position accuracy ±0.015° / ±0.010°
Repeatability 1.4 mdeg / 4.9 Arcsec
Maximum operational speed 4,000 rpm
Measurement range Single Turn absolute with optional shaft turn counter
Built In Test BIT Optional
Rotation direction Adjustable CW/CCW (Default same direction from bottom side of the encoder

Mechanical

Allowable mounting eccentricity ±0.1 mm
Allowable axial mounting tolerance ±0.2 mm
Rotor inertia 2,165 gr · mm²
Total weight 15 gr
Outer diameter / Inner diameter / Profile 60 / 25 / 8 mm
Material (stator / rotor) FR4
Nominal air gap (stator, rotor) 0.6 mm

Electrical

Supply voltage 5V ± 5%
Current consumption ~90 mA
Interconnection Connector: DF13A-10P -1.25H
Communication SSi, BiSS-C
Output code Binary
Serial output Differential RS-422
Clock frequency 0.1-5.0 MHz
Position update rate 35 kHz (Optional - up to 375 kHz)

Environmental

EMC IEC 6100-6-2, IEC 6100-6-4
Operating temperature -40°C to +85°C
Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C
Relative humidity 98% Non condensing
Shock endurance / functional 100g 6msec saw-tooth per IEC 60068-2-27:2009
Vibration endurance 20g @ 10 to 2000 Hz sweep per IEC 60068-2-6
Protection IP 40

Compact Rotary Position Sensor using absolute rotary encoder technology

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OD
- 25 mm (ID - 2.2 mm)
- 35 mm (ID - 11 mm)
- 60 mm (ID - 25 mm)
- 80 mm (ID - 35 mm)
- 100 mm (ID - 48 mm)
- 140 mm (ID - 90 mm)
- 170 mm (ID - 110 mm)
- 247 mm (ID - 171 mm)
Communication
- BiSS
- SSi
Resolution
- 17 bit
- 18 bit
- 19 bit
- 20 bit
- 21 bit
- 22 bit
- 23 bit
BIT
- Disabled
- Enabled
Shaft-turn Counter
- 2,048
- 4,096
- 8,192
- 16,384
- 32,768
- None
Interconnection
- Horizontal Connector
- Vertical Connector
Rotor Type
- Hollow Shaft Encoder
- End Shaft - Single Screw- VL35
- End Shaft - Single Screw VL25
- Shaft with Insert
Extended Accuracy
- Enabled
- Disabled