HEIDENHAIN ND 522 - Manual (Page 14)

14 I Operating Instructions
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Fu
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Positioning
Zero Angle Reference Axis
The Zero Angle Reference Axis is the 0 degree position. It is defined
as one of the two axes in the plane of rotation. The following table
defines the Zero Angle where the position of the angle is zero for the
three possible planes of rotation.
For angular positions, the following reference axes are defined:
Positive direction of rotation is counterclockwise if the working plane
is viewed in the negative tool axis direction. .
Example:
Angle in the working plane X / Y
Position Encoders
The position feedback encoders convert the movement of the
machine axes into electrical signals. The ND 522/523 constantly
evaluates these signals, and calculates the actual positions of the
machine axes, which it displays as a numerical value on the screen. .
If there is an interruption in power, the calculated position will no
longer correspond to the actual position. When power is restored,this
relationship can be re-establish with the aid of the reference marks on
the position encoders, and the ND 522/523's reference mark
evaluation feature (REF).
Plane Zero Angle Reference Axis
XY +X
YZ +Y
ZX +Z
Angle Corresponds to the...
+ 45° ... bisecting line between +X, and +Y
+/– 180° ... negative X axis
- 270° ... positive Y axis