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User Manual Control Panel: HT 400 / HT 400 RC Pantec Engineering AG phone: +423/377 13 33 Dokumentnummer: UM-22031 Industriering 21 fax: +423/377 13 34 Dokumentrevision: D 9491 Ruggell mail: info@pantec.com Sprache: EN Principality of Liechtenstein internet: www.pantec.com Freigabedatum: 14.05.2008...
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These operating instructions are part of the technical documentation of the UV Controller in compliance with EU Machine Guidelines. The operating instructions in hand correspond to the 'EC Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to machinery' (Machinery Directive), Appendix I, Item 1.7.4.
Battery charge control (HT 400 RC) ......................... 22 5.9. Recharging battery (HT 400 RC) ........................23 5.10. Shutdown function of the HT 400 RC control panel..................23 5.11. Modified functions of the HT 400 Design control panel .................. 24 Maintenance of the control panel ..................26 Help with faults ........................27...
Control Panel - User Manual 1 - Signs and symbols 1. Signs and symbols In addition to the key symbols, further signs and symbols appear in the manual. They have the following significance: Warning of a danger point! This symbol is to be found next to jobs, which could result in danger to life and limb of personnel.
NOTE ! Do not move Joystick when switching on HT 400 (RC). During operations the antenna (only HT 400 RC) is not to be screened by a hand or any object! WARNING Disposal Defective devices which cannot be repaired must be disposed of in an envi- ronmentally responsible way.
WARNING Charging Only charge this battery in the HT 400 RC or in a charger envisaged for this purpose. This is to ensure that all charging parameters are kept and that optimum efficiency is achieved. Charging temperature: 0 - 45°C.
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Control Panel - User Manual 2 - Safety regulations Do not drill through: Do not damage the battery pack with a nail or sharp object. Do not drill through or hammer into it. The battery pack could be destroyed, could leak, overheat and explode.
Control Panel - User Manual 3 - Technical description 3. Technical description 3.1. Correct use The HT 400 (RC) control panel can be connected to the controller of the following 3 coordinate measuring machines made by PANTEC ENGINEERING AG: Measuring machines on air-bearings with motorised movement of the axes (LH, LHF, LAF, LS systems) ...
Auto-switch-off: To save battery power system will switch off after 30 min of inactivity (HT 400 RC). LED for Joystick-mode LED for CNC-mode LED for battery charge control (HT 400 RC). Page 10 of 30 Revision: D Doc.no.: UM-22031...
Control Panel - User Manual 3 - Technical description 3.4. Connecting the control panel HT 400 The control panel must be connected to the 25 pin terminal connection of the controller. The mouse function can only be used, if the hook-up from the terminal con-nection to the mouse interface (e.g.
The mouse function can only be used, if the hook-up from the terminal con-nection to the mouse interface (e.g. COM 1) is plugged into the PC. Picture 3 – Schematic diagram of connections HT 400 RC Adjustment of the Country Code The differing international regulations mean that an adaptation is needed in some countries (France).
Control Panel - User Manual 4 - Control and display elements 4. Control and display elements EMERGENCY STOP button The axis drives can be shut down in emergencies with this pushbutton. All movements are stopped immediately and the power supply for the servo drives is cut off.
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Control Panel - User Manual 4 - Control and display elements Servo ON If you press the Servo-ON key, the power supply for the servo drives is switched on. NOTE ! Extra functions are determined by the respective software adjustment. Shift key Pressing this key is the prerequisite for the following functions: ...
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The functions F1 to F12 depend on the measuring software used in each case. You can select the previously assigned functions in the software with these keys. Battery status (HT 400 RC) 3 LEDs indicate energy status of lithium accumulator.
NOTE ! Base-station is active when WPC 20XX is powered up. With HT 400 RC switched on, system is .negotiating. to set up a proper link. This will take approx. 30 sec. And is indicated by a blinking LED of F1-key.
Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel 5.2. Switching on operating mode (mouse function or axial control) You can change between two operating modes: axial control (= prerequisite for translating the axes) mouse function Switching on axial If you wish to translate/traverse an axis with the joystick, the axial control must...
Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel 5.3. Moving/traversing axes This is how to traverse the axes with the control panel: Switch on the axial control Activate the required axes: Press the keys for the axes which you want to traverse ("X", "Y", "Z"...
Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel Picture 4 – Traversing Z-axis Traversing C-axis: Turn joystick. o If you turn the joystick clockwise, the axis (turntable) also turns clockwise. o If you turn the joystick anti-clockwise, the C-axis (turntable) is also moved anti-clockwise 5.4.
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Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel This is how to change the alignment (taking an LH measuring machine as an example): Stand with the HT 400 (RC) control panel at the location, from where you wish to operate the 3-axis coordinate measuring machine.
Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel 5.5. Setting/changing rate The traverse rate of the axes can be set/changed as follows: Changing over between two basic traverse rates: o rapid traverse rate o crawl traverse rate (20% of the rapid traverse rate) ...
Press the „Shift key“.plus „Activating-key“ This combination can launch a special function depending on front end software used. on. 5.8. Battery charge control (HT 400 RC) Green LED. 100% power.
2 charging cycles. Pull out the charging cable after the 1st cycle and then refit -> the 2nd charging cycle then starts. 5.10. Shutdown function of the HT 400 RC control panel To keep demands down on the battery when not being used for a while, the manual terminal is automatically shutdown after 30 minutes.
Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel 5.11. Modified functions of the HT 400 Design control panel Adjusting mill cutter speed Only when the mill cutter is active can its speed be changed. ...
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Control Panel - User Manual 5 - Basic functions of the control panel This is how to activate the required axis drives: Press the button for the corresponding axis. Drives are connected, brakes released and the LEDs light up. ...
Control Panel - User Manual 6 - Maintenance of the control panel 6. Maintenance of the control panel Wipe the control panel with a slightly damp cloth once a month - or – use an anti-static cloth. Never use benzene or other solvents. Page 26 of 30 Revision: D Doc.no.: UM-22031...
Switch on WPC 20XX No link Wrong addresses of HT WP-service must do the 400 RC and base-station proper setup HT 400 RC out of range Reduce distance to 2m Antenna damaged or not Repair by Pantec fixed Engineering AG The antenna is screened Stop the screening.
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Control Panel - User Manual 7 - Help with faults Fault/malfunction Possible cause Countermeasure/remedy Mouse pointer cannot be The axial control is Switch off axial control → moved. switched on. Mouse function is auto- matically switched on. Cable between terminal Connect the cable.
260 x 115 x 115 mm Weight (with battery) approx. 600 g Range (sith visual contact) max. 10 m Table 3 – Technical specifications – Control panel HT 400 RC Base station Power supply/DC Power intake 2.5 W Length of the connecting cable...
Control Panel - User Manual 9 - Versionsgeschichte 9. Versionsgeschichte Version Datum Visum Bemerkungen 07.01.02 JORE Building 22.04.03 HULO Extensions 17.07.03 HULO Extensions 18.06.08 HEAN English Version 10. Contact Pantec With unsolvable Problems, please contact the Pantec Customer Care Service. PANTEC Engineering AG Support CMM Industriering 21...
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