11.1 Absolute position over SSi or BiSS-C ............................11.2 Digital SSi Interface ....................................11.3 Digital BiSS-C Interface ..................................11.4 Setup mode over NCP (Netzer Communication Protocol) ..................11.5 Electrical connection and grounding ............................12. Signal Verification ................................17-19 12.1 Starting the Encoder Explorer ................................
The capacitive technology ensures dependable performance, which is crucial for industries that operate under tough conditions. These encoders are based on capacitive technology developed and improved for over 20 years by Netzer Precision Position Sensors. The VLR encoders are characterized by the following features that sets them apart from other similar encoders: ●...
0.5-4.9: ±0.05 mm 5-30: ±0.1 mm 31-120: ±0.15 mm 121-400: ±0.2 mm Notes 1. Due to PCB’s inherent manufacturing tolerances, Netzer recommends the use of shims in order to achieve air gap. Cable options Netzer Cat No. CB 00014 CB 00034...
1. Other than the mount, allow at least 1 mm gap under Dimensions are in: mm Surface finish: N6 the rotor, free of any metal. Linear tolerances 0.5-4.9: ±0.05 mm 5-30: ±0.1 mm 31-120: ±0.15 mm 121-400: ±0.2 mm VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES 8. Product Overview 8.1 Overview The VLR-100 absolute position Electric Encoder™ is a rotary position sensor developed for demanding applications. Currently it performs in a broad range of applications, including defense, homeland security, medical robotics and industrial automation.
(2) NanoMIC-KIT-01, RS-422 to USB converter. Setup & Operational modes via SSi /BiSS interface. (3) RJ-VLR-100 - rotary jig (4) DKIT-VLR-100-SG-S0, Mounted SSi encoder on rotary jig, RS-422 to USB converter and cables. (5) DKIT-VLR-100-IG-S0, Mounted BiSS encoder on rotary jig, RS-422 to USB converter and cables.
Windows .NET Framework, V4 minimum 9.2 Installing the software ● Encoder Explorer Software Tools Run the Electric Encoder™ Explorer file found on Netzer website: ● After the installation you will see Electric Encoder Explorer software icon on the computer desktop. ●...
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Verify proper rotor mounting with the Encoder Explorer tools “Signal analyzer” or “Signal verification process. ” Sold & Serviced By: Note: for more information please read section 7 ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com sales@electromate.com VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
Power supply SSi / BiSS output signal parameters Output code Binary Serial output Differential RS-422 Clock Differential RS-422 Clock frequency 0.1 ÷ 5.0 MHz Position update rate 35 kHz (Optional - up to 375 kHz) Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
Clock period f= 1/T Clock frequency 0.1 - 5.0 MHz Bit update time 90 nsec Pause time 26 - ∞ μsec Monoflop time 25 μsec Time between 2 adjacent requests Tr > n*T+26 μsec fr=1/Tr Data request frequency VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
The start bit and “0” bit are omitted from the CRC calculation. Timeout Elapse between the sequential “start”request cycle’s. 25 μs Sold & Serviced By: ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com sales@electromate.com Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
SSI / BiSS NanoMIC Electric Encoder Connect Netzer encoder to the converter, connect the converter to the computer and run the Electric Encoder Explorer Software Tool 11.5 Electrical connection and grounding Observe the following grounding consideration: 1. The cable shield electrically floating (unconnected) by default.
Encoder data is displayed in the encoder data area (CAT No., Serial No.) (e). The position dial display responds to shaft rotation (f ). It is important to perform the Signal Verification process prior to the calibration of the encoder to ensure optimal performance. Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
This is performed by collecting raw data of the fine and coarse channels during rotation. ● Select <Signal Verification> on the main screen (a). ● Select <Start> to initiate the process (b). ● Rotate the shaft in order to collect the fine and coarse channels data (c). VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
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Stop the process and re-mount the encoder, making sure that the mechanical installation tolerances are not exceeded, removing or adding shims as required. ● Repeat the Signal Verification process after the remount. Once the signal verification process is successfully completed, proceed to the encoder calibration phase, Section 13 Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
During Auto-Calibration process the encoder’s Zero-Position remain in the factory default zero position for new encoders. It is possible to set the Zero Point through the top menu bar, by selecting “Calibration” tab, and clicking “Set UZP” as defined in section 13.3. VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
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AP calibration is completed, and the encoder is reset. Once the reset is over, the Auto-calibration process is successfully finished. The user can review the calibration results by clicking the <View data> button (b). Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
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If a test fails (for example the Noise test) – the result will be marked with in red X. If the calibration process failed, corrective recommendations will be displayed, corresponding to the element which had failed the test. VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
4. Jitter Test - Used to determine the amount of jitter and allow the user to decide if acceptable. Sold & Serviced By: ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com sales@electromate.com Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
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/ coarse channels, should be a clear "thin" circle which appears in the center of the plots (d) (e) with a possible slight offset. ● When offset calibration is completed, click on <Continue to CAA/MAA Calibration> button (f ). VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
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The system displays the recommended number of points by default. The minimum points over the working sector is nine. Note that the Total number of points would change to the optimal default according to the selected measurement range above. ● Click the <Start Calibration> button (b). Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
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Complete the sampling process using the following routine: positioning the shaft --> stand still --> clicking <Continue> (d) to sample the position. ● When the process is completed click the <Apply and Continue to UZP> button (f ). VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
It is also possible to set the Zero Point through the top menu bar, by selecting “Calibration” tab, and clicking “Set UZP”. Sold & Serviced By: ELECTROMATE Toll Free Phone (877) SERVO98 Toll Free Fax (877) SERV099 www.electromate.com www.electromate.com sales@electromate.com sales@electromate.com Netzer Precision Position Sensors VLR-100-PG-V01...
Select “Calibration” tab, and click “Jitter Test” ● Select the Jitter test mode (a). ● Set the Timing and Sampling parameters (b). ● Click <Start> button (c) and check if the results (d) are within acceptable tolerances for the intended application. VLR-100-PG-V01 Product Guide...
Operational Mode indication of the SSi / BiSS encoder interface is available by using the NanoMIC to connect with the encoder. When in Operational Mode the color of the position dial is orange. For more information read about NanoMIC on Netzer website The operational mode is using SSi / BiSS interface with 1MHz clock rate.