Summary of Contents for DYNAPAR NorthStar Rim Tach RT8500
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Rim Tach® RT8500 Magnetoresistive Encoder Designed for use in with .625” to 4.500” Thru-Shaft Applications and 1.125”, 2.125”, 2.375”, & 2.875” End-of-Shaft Applications 1675 Delany Road • Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: +1.800.873.8731 (toll-free) • 847.662.2666 • Fax: 847.662.6633 Email: custserv@dynapar.com; northstar.techsupport@dynapar.com www.dynapar.com...
Methods and apparatus disclosed herein may be subject to U.S. Patents existing or applied for.Dynapar reserves the right to add, improve, modify, or withdraw functions, design modifications, or products at any time without notice. Dynapar shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Do Not Substitute Parts Or Modify Instrument Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Introducing additional hazards is dangerous. Return the instrument to an authorized Dynapar representative for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, please contact Dynapar, or one of its designated representatives. 1.2 Description ®...
Inspect shipping container for external damage. All claims for damage (apparent or concealed) or partial loss of shipment must be made in writing to Dynapar within (5) days from receipt of goods. If damage or loss is apparent, please notify the shipping agent immediately.
3.2 Thru Shaft - Ring Clamp Style Wheel – 1.375” – 3.250” ID and High Slew Pulse Wheels 3.3 Thru – Shaft Set Screw Style Wheel – 3.256” – 4.50” ID 3.4 End of Shaft Style Wheel – 1.125”, 2.125” 2.375” & 2.875” ID of Shaft Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Insert four 1/2-13 cap nuts onto the remaining exposed mounting studs. Tighten the nuts in an alternating star pattern. Continue alternating and tightening until enclosure is seated. Torque all cap nuts to a nominal 50 ft-lbs. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Once the wheel is securely tightened on the shaft, remove the four alignment screws from the enclosure. Now the cover can be placed on the enclosure or discarded, depending on your application. If you will be using the cover, use the standoff screws to secure the cover to the enclosure. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
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The range (difference between high and low measurements) of readings should be less than 0.010 inch (0.255mm). If the range of the readings is greater, the pulse wheel is not perpendicular to the shaft and will appear to Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Measure 0.792 ±0.010 inch on Precision Depth Gauge Front View Figure 5: Optional Pulse Wheel Alignment Check with Depth Gauge 3.2 Directions for Installing Ring Clamp Wheel and Enclosure 1.375” – 3.25” ID and High Slew Pulse Wheels Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Do not install enclosure with module in place! Do not damage the pulse wheel when mounting the enclosure. If the pulse wheel assembly is not far enough down the shaft, continue pushing it on with the enclosure until the enclosure seats. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Continue alternating and tightening until enclosure is seated. Torque all cap nuts to a nominal 50 ft-lbs. Figure 7: Alignment for Clamp Ring Style Pulse Wheel Directions for Installing Set Screw Wheel and Enclosure 3.25” – 4.50” ID Pulse Wheel and Enclosure Installation Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Slide the pulse wheel assembly until the alignment surface of the unit is even with the recess in the face of the enclosure. Use a straight edge to check it. The alignment surface and recess of the enclosure should be aligned to within ±0.010”. See figure 8. Tighten two set screws to a nominal 15 inch-pounds. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
Figure 8: Pulse Wheel Alignment Check Using Straight Edge Accessory Enclosure Mounting Face Typical Type C Face Motor (4) 1/2"-13UNC (4) 1/2"-13UNC Mounting Stud Cap Nut Drawin g Not To Scale Pulse W heel Side View Assembly Drain Hole Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
The pulse wheel should be seated flat against the motor shaft. The wheel should not appear to wobble if the motor shaft is turned by hand. Excessive wobble (0.020” TIR) can damage the pulse wheel and sensor modules. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
The pulse wheel should be seated flat against the motor shaft. The wheel should not appear to wobble if the motor shaft is turned by hand. Excessive wobble can damage the pulse wheel and sensor modules. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
There should not be a gap between the lip on the housing and the enclosure. The stainless steel sensor module is designed to seat in metal-to-metal contact with the enclosure. Ensure that no gaskets, paint, dirt, etc., interferes with the complete seating of the module in the enclosure. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
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There should not be a gap between the lip on the housing and the enclosure. The stainless steel sensor module is designed to seat in metal-to-metal contact with the enclosure. Ensure that no gaskets, paint, dirt, etc., interfere with the complete seating of the module in the enclosure. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
The wire colors shown on the chart are for the sensors with wire cables instead of connectors. The MS connector pin-outs are for the sensors with the MS connector. The female portion of the connector must be soldered by the customer. Dynapar (800) 873-8731 November 2008...
If it is necessary to return the unit for repair or replacement, a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from a factory representative before returning the equipment to our service department. When returning an instrument for service, the following information must be provided before Dynapar can attempt any repair. Instrument model and serial number User’s name, company, address, and phone number...
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