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I series
Installation manual
Battery operated
ABSOLUTE - Linear encoder and indicator System
with integrated sensor and magnetic tape guidance
Features
• Measuring distances up to 8 meters possible
• Unique definition of the zero point
(no further referencing necessary)
• Permanent retention of all data and settings
• Reserve energy up to 4 years
• AUTO-POWER-OFF function with adjustable „switch on" time
• Switch over for absolute / incremental mode
• Millimeters or Inches operation
• Fraction views in the Inch mode possible
• User friendly menu levels
• Completely guided by magnetic tape guidance rail
• Key can be enabled or disabled individually
• Adjustable reference value and 3 tool offsets
• Symbols individually selectable (mm/inches/arrows etc.)
• Costumer specified housing and guidance possible
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- Page 1 I series Installation manual Battery operated ABSOLUTE - Linear encoder and indicator System with integrated sensor and magnetic tape guidance Features • Measuring distances up to 8 meters possible • Unique definition of the zero point (no further referencing necessary) •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY 3. DETERMINATION OF THE RAIL AND TAPE LENGTH 3.1 Complete assembled guide rail 3.2 Guide rail and Magnetic tape - Self assembling 5. THE AZ16I IN OPERATION 5.1 Initial operation 5.1.1 Detection of measuring direction 5.1.2 Referencing 5.3 Parameter settings 6. -
Page 3: Introduction
Attention! The company ELGO Electric GmbH is not liable for possible damages to machines and or to persons, which can result from defective material at the measuring sys- tem and the following circuit. The machine manufacturer is responsible for taking... -
Page 4: Determination Of The Rail And Tape Length
3. Determination of the rail and tape length Basically the following applies with an order of magnetic tape: Ordered length of tape = effective measuring distance + 100 mm For further details see the „Type designation“ at the end of the manual. 3.1 Complete assembled guide rail (for effective measuring distances up to 1.885 m) With measuring distances <... -
Page 5: The Az16I In Operation
4. Display assignment battery condition direction arrow tool offset 3 (1, 2 or 3 possible) absolute mode sign measurement unit 5. The AZ16I in operation 5.1 Initial operation 5.1.1 Detection of measuring direction On the magnetic tape is an arrow marker, which indicates the positive direction. According to the following image, the arrow of the tape must show to the right. - Page 6 5.2 Basic functions (overview) Switch back from the sleep mode The unit switches into the sleep mode after completion of the adjustable time in register P04, if there are no changes in the display value and no key is pressed. To switch back from the sleep mode, the button F must be pressed.
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Page 7: Parameter Settings
5.3 Parameter settings 1) Press button F for 3 seconds. "P01" (Parameter 01) appears in the display window. 3 sec. 2) Press button F The appropriate parameter value appears in the display 3) Select the desired decade by pressing Set 4) Adjust the desired value by using the Incr/Abs button Incr/ 5) Press F to select the next parameter... - Page 8 5.4 Parameter list P 01 / Configuration of system: ( default setting = 11100 ) X X X X X Positive counting direction Negative counting direction mm operation (0.1 mm resolution) Inch operation (0.1 inches resolution) mm/Inch symbol disabled mm/Inch symbol enabled Arrow symbol for „positive direction“...
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Page 9: Battery Change
Parameter list (continuation) P 09 / Reference value: ( default setting = 0.0 mm / 0.000 Inch ) - 999999.9 mm ... + 999999.9 mm ( - 9999.999 Inch ... + 9999.999 Inch ) P 10 / tool offset 1: ( default setting = 10.0 mm / 0.100 Inch ) - 999999.9 mm ... -
Page 10: Magnetic Tape
7. Magnetic Tape The magnetic tape consists of 3 components (see picture 1) a magnetized flexible rubber tape (Pos. 3), which is connected factory made with a • steel band (Pos. 5) and a • covering band (Pos. 1) , which is intended for the protection of the rubber tape. •... -
Page 11: Processing Note For Sticking
Processing note for sticking The provided sticky tapes stick well on clean, dry and plain surfaces. The more pollution exists the more proper the surface has to be. A surface roughness of R <= 3,2 (R <= 25 / N8) is rec- ommendable. -
Page 12: Technical Specifications
7. Technical specifications (preliminary) AZ16I (battery powered absolute encoder and indicator system with an integrated sensor) POWER SUPPLY 2 internal AA sized batteries (1,.5 V) or an external battery box with arbitrary 1.5 V batteries sizes Battery service life 1... 4 years (depends on adjusted switch-on time) Distance Sensor - Tape max. -
Page 13: Type Designation
9. Type designation AZ16I- 000- Type AZ16I: Indicator with integrated sensor SN- Number: 000 = Standard 001 = First special version Power supply 2 = 2 internal 1.5 V batteries (AA) Housing / Guidance 0 = for Aluminium Guide Rail (25 x 6 mm) Options Magnetic tape and guide rail for AZ16I Magnetic tape length to order = Effective measuring length + 100 mm... -
Page 14: Liability Exclusion / Guarantee
The guarantee period is to two calendar years from the date of delivery and includes the deliv- ered unit with all its components. ELGO Electric GmbH will at its option replace or repair without charge defects at the unit or the included parts, verifiable caused by faulty manufacturing and/or material in spite of proper handling and compliance to the instruction manual.
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