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Penlink > Products > Encoders > Electric Encoders > VLR-Serie Electric Encoder
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VLR-Serie Electric Encoder

Engineered for High-Performance in Demanding Environments

The VLR Series Encoders offer high-precision, reliability, and robust performance for a wide range of industrial and engineering applications.

Designed for accuracy in rotational measurement, these encoders are ideal for environments that demand consistent performance and durability. With resolutions ranging from 18 to 20 bits, the VLR Series ensures precise feedback in even the most complex systems.

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VLR Series

Engineered for High-Performance in Demanding Environments

The VLR Series Encoders are engineered to deliver exceptional precision and reliability, making them the ideal solution for a wide range of industrial and engineering applications. With advanced technology at their core, these encoders offer unparalleled accuracy in rotational measurement, ensuring continuous, consistent performance even in the most demanding environments.

Designed for robustness, the VLR Series features a compact construction with an outer diameter of 105 mm and an inner diameter of 53 mm, making them easy to integrate into various systems. With ±0.006° accuracy, these encoders guarantee that your machinery operates with pinpoint precision, enhancing overall system performance.

The VLR Series excels in diverse applications, from automation and robotics to heavy-duty machinery and machine tools. Whether you’re working in harsh conditions or require specialized solutions, these encoders provide the high performance, minimal downtime, and long-term reliability you need.

Offering flexibility with a range of resolutions, mounting options, and signal output types, the VLR Series is adaptable to your unique system requirements. Their durable design reduces maintenance downtime and operational costs, while their rugged construction ensures long-lasting reliability under challenging conditions.

Contact us today to discover how the VLR Series Encoders can elevate your systems with improved precision and operational efficiency.

  • High Precision: Ensures accurate rotational measurement with minimal deviation.
  • Robust Construction: Built to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
  • Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of systems and interfaces for easy integration.
  • Compact Design: Space-efficient for installation in tight or confined spaces.
  • Long-Lasting Durability: Manufactured with materials that resist wear and tear for extended service life.
  • IP67 Rating: Fully protected against dust and water ingress.
Model VLR-100
OD 105 mm
ID 53 mm
Height 12.5 mm
Weight 178 gr
Resolution 18-20 bit
Accuracy ±0.006°
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Technical Specification

 

General VLR-100
Angular resolution 18-20 bit
Nominal position accuracy ±0.006°
Repeatability 1.4 mdeg / 4.9 Arcsec
Maximum operational speed 4,000 rpm
Measurement range Single turn, unlimited
Built In Test (BIT) Optional
Rotation direction Adjustable CW/CCW (Default same direction from bottom side of the encoder)
Mechanical VLR-100
Allowable mounting eccentricity ±0.15 mm
Allowable axial mounting tolerance ±0.15 mm
Rotor inertia 51,191 gr · mm²
Total weight 178 gr
Outer Ø / Inner Ø / Height 105 / 53 / 12.5 mm
Housing Aluminum
Nominal air gap (stator, rotor) 0.8 mm
Electrical VLR-100
Supply voltage 5V ±5%
Current consumption ~90 mA
Interconnection Cable (standard 250mm)
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 VLR-100
EMC IEC 6100-6-2, IEC 6100-6-4
Operating temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Storage temperature -55°C to +125°C
Relative humidity 98% Non condensing
Shock endurance / functional 100g 6msec saw-tooth per IEC 60068-2-27:2009 40g 11msec saw-tooth per MIL-810G
Vibration functional 7.7grms @ 20 to 2000 Hz per MIL-810G Category 24
Protection IP 40
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