DS-series

Hollow Shaft Capacitive Absolute Rotary Encoders (16…130mm), Polymer Encapsulated

Designed to meet the requirements of the most demanding applications

The Netzer DS-series of Electric Encoders™ are a line of encoders designed for harsh environment applications.
These encoders are based on capacitive technology which have been developed and improved for over 20 years by Netzer Precision Position Sensors.

The DS-series encoders are characterized by the following features that sets them apart from
other similar encoders:

• Low profile
• Hollow shaft (Stator / Rotor)
• No bearings or other contact elements
• High resolution and excellent precision
• Immunity to magnetic fields
• High tolerance to shock, moisture, EMI, RFI
• Very low weight
• Holistic signal generation and sensing
• Digital interfaces for absolute position

The holistic structure of the DS-series Electric Encoder™ makes it unique. Its output reading is the averaged outcome of the entire circumference area of the sensor. This inherent design characteristic provides the DS-series encoder with outstanding precision and accuracy.
The absence of components such as ball bearings, flexible couplers, glass discs, light sources & detectors, along with very low power consumption, enables the DS-series encoders to deliver virtually failure-free performance.