EUCHNER HKB with pushbutton function User Manual
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Operating instructions for electronic handwheel HKB with pushbutton function
Correct use
The EUCHNER handwheel is a universal pulse gen-
erator for manual shaft positioning.
The handwheel is primarily used for positioning NC-
driven machine tools during set-up.
Handwheels are used as part of an overall higher-
level control system.
Their use, installation and operation are permissible
only in conformity with these Operating Instruc-
tions.
Correct use includes compliance with the relevant
requirements for installation and operation, in
particular
EN 60204, electrical equipment of machines
EN 12100, safety of machines, general design
principles
EN ISO 13849-1, safety-related parts of control
systems
Safety precautions
EUCHNER handwheels HKB meet the EMC protec-
tion requirements according to EN 61000-6-2 and
EN 61000-6-4.
Handwheels HKB must not be used for residential
applications, in business or commercial areas or
in small businesses.
Appropriate safety measures must be taken to
prevent a malfunction of the handwheel which
could cause danger to human beings or dam-
age to operating equipment.
Function
Depending on the type, 100 or 25 square wave puls-
es per revolution are available on the handwheel‘s
output to the user.
A second phase-shifted output allows the connected
control to detect the direction of movement.
The pulses are evaluated in the control.
The detent mechanism is magnetic and is therefore
totally wear-free.
Pushbutton function
By pressing the handwheel shaft in the axial direc-
tion, a pushbutton function is triggered. As a result
the digital output OUT is set. This output can be
evaluated using a downstream device. The hand-
wheel pulses are not affected by the pushbutton
function.
Assembly
The unit may only be assembled by authorised
personnel.
The handwheel is fitted by means of single-hole
bushing mounting (M15).
Fig. 1: Handwheel installation
Electrical connection
Electrical connection may only be performed by
authorised personnel trained in EMC with the
machine switched off and in de-energised
state.
The machine must be safeguarded against
reactivation.
If connected incorrectly, the handwheel
may be damaged.
Observe electrical characteristics and the pin
assignments (see technical data)
Always screen connecting leads.
Ground the screen at the end of the lead at a central
grounding point, e.g. in the distribution board or in
the control cabinet, over a large surface, with low
resistance and with low inductance.
Connect the screen on the handwheel using a tab
connector.
Do not install connecting leads in the immediate
vicinity of interference sources.
When installing connections, the operator must
ensure compliance with the EMC safety require-
ments.
Authorisation according to
: operation with
power supply of UL-class 2 only, housing type
UL-type 1.
Service and inspection
EUCHNER handwheels require no maintenance.
Handwheels may only be repaired by the manu-
facturer.
To clean the handwheels, only use solvent-free clean-
ing agents and a soft cloth.
Disclaimer of liability
The company does not accept liability regarding the
following cases:
if the unit is not used for its intended purpose
if the safety instructions are not followed
if the units are electrically connected by unautho-
rised personnel
if the units are tampered with
Instructions for counting the handwheel
pulses: Handwheel HKB
The following options are recommended for counting
the handwheel pulses:
suitable counter module
phase discriminator
Do not open the
handwheels!
Do not throw or drop the
handwheels!
Do not hit the handwheels!
Do not use tools on the
handwheels!