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English Operating and Assembly Instructions Electronic Overspeed Switch ® ® Option S (integrated EGS 4 technology with incremental encoder type FG) Read the Operating and Assembly Instructions prior to assembly, starting installation and handling! Keep for future reference! Translation of the original Operating and Assembly Instructions EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx ID 74528...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 Trademark EGS is a registered trademark of Johannes Hubner Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the Unites States and other countries. All other brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 Directory 1 General ..........................5 Information about the assembly instruction ................5 Scope of delivery ........................5 Explanation of symbols ....................... 5 Disclaimer ........................... 6 Copyright............................. 6 Guarantee terms ......................... 6 Customer service ........................6 2 Safety ..........................
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 6.2.2 Assembly instruction no. 54690 for coupling type HK….5 ........17 7 Programming instruction ....................18 Preparing the computer ......................18 Installation of a new driver ......................18 Starting the software ......................... 21 7.3.1 EGS4xPro Main window ..................22 Setting up the software ......................
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 1 General 1.1 Information about the assembly instruction This assembly instruction provides important instructions for working with the device. It must be carefully read prior to starting all tasks, and the instructions contained herein must be followed. In addition, applicable local regulations for the prevention of industrial accidents and general safety regulations must be complied with.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 1.4 Disclaimer All information and instructions in this assembly instruction have been provided under due consideration of applicable guidelines, as well as our many years of experience. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages due to: ...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 2.3 Improper use Do not use the device in potentially explosive areas. The device must not be subjected to mechanical loads in addition to its own weight and unavoidable vibration and shock loads that arise during normal operations. Examples for non-permitted mechanical loads (incomplete list): Fastening transport or lifting tackle to the device, for example a crane hook to lift a motor.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 3 Technical data 3.1 Type plates The type plate is located on the outside of the housing and contains the following information: Manufacturer, Address Type, year of construction CE mark Serial number (S/N) ...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 4 Structure and function 4.1 Block diagram 4.2 Brief description The integrated speed sensor consists of a pulse disk with optical scanning, and it generates a speed-proportional frequency. The analysis unit (controller) further processes this frequency. The actual speed is continuously compared with the programmed limit speeds in the read-only memory (EEPROM).
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 Switch ® The EGS 40 overspeed switch is equipped with two swtiches and one System Check output. These are galvanically separated from the analysis unit via optocoupler. If the respective limit value is exceeded switch 1 or 2 opens. If the “switching monitoring”...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 5.3 Transport inspection Check delivery immediately upon receipt for completeness and possible transport damage. 5.4 Packaging Handling packaging materials The packaging is not taken back and must be disposed of in accordance with the respective statutory regulations and local guidelines.
and the lower the degree of influence on encoder signal quality (harmonics) Additional instructions on couplings are provided in the current Hubner Giessen catalog "Torsion- resistant stiff couplings for encoders". EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 7 Programming instruction When the device is connected to a PC via a USB port for the first time it will be recognized as new hardware. 7.1 Preparing the computer System prerequisites: ® Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / XP, for transfer of administrator rights to the program: Vista-compatible Windows 7 CD-ROM drive, USB interface.
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 Select only the "Browse the following source also" option as the source, then click "Browse". Select the "Win 2000 XPVISTA" directory from the driver package, then click "OK" to confirm. To install the "USB Serial Converter" driver click "Next". Click "Continue installation".
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 In response to the question requesting a Windows update select "No, not this time", then click " Next". Select the option "Install software from a list or another source", then click "Next". Select only the "Browse the following source also" option as the source, then click "Browse".
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 The device is now ready for use. 7.3 Starting the software The "License information" dialogue box is displayed the first time you launch the software EGS4Pro The "Company name" text box is obligatory, this dialogue box will be displayed repeatedly if you fail to include this detail.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 COM-Port settings Here you can change the value "MaxScanPorts" so that the scanning process also scans more than 9 ports. If there are no entries (maximum 16) before you click "Standard" button. Then leave with “Speichern”. 7.3.1 EGS4xPro Main window Device information 1.
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 7. Date of last programming. 8. Time of last programming. 9. From user This is where the device displays the internal S/N of the connected PC. 10. Device status Indicates if the device is currently operating or is available and ready for operations. 11.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 32. "Switch test": Switch test programme dialog box to test the switch. 33. "Monitoring": Monitoring programme dialog box to monitor the actual speed. 34. Login info: EGS40 Pro, User, PC ID No., Date. PC/ laptop information window including software version NOTE Displayed min.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 7.7 Locking the device ® The EGS 40 can be safeguarded against unauthorized write access via a device password. The device password is stored in the read-only memory of the respective connected device. 1. To specify the device password activate the "Lock" button. The "Lock device"...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 7.10 Customer support Additional information about EGS® 40-Pro software functions is available on the manufacturer’s homepage. 8 Faults Contact the manufacturer if there are faults that cannot be corrected by following the instructions below; see the service address on page 2. 8.1 Safety Troubleshooting tasks should only be performed by trained, specialized personnel.
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 8.2 Fault table Malfunction Possible cause Trouble shooting No power Check connection cable and power supply. Switch do not close. Switch monitoring is activated Deactivate switch monitoring or ensure and switch current < 5 mA switching current >...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 9.2 Test schedule NOTE! No interventions other than the cyclic tests described in the test schedule are necessary on the device. Any intervention on the device renders all guarantee claims null and void! Interval Tests To be executed by Check the torque brackets (only for hollow shaft devices): Check the link heads of the...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 11 Replacement parts The replacement parts listed below can be obtained via the service address on page 2. Replacement parts Comment Terminal box cover Including flat seal and screws Feather key Specify shaft dimensions or feather key dimension Cable gland M 20 x 1.5 Terminal box –...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 12 Dimension drawings Further dimension drawings on our website or on request. 12.1 Construction type B5 (flange) ® 40 K HM 09 M 102 520 ® 40 KK Redundant version HM 09 M 102 522a EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 12.2 Construction type B35 (flange and foot) ® 40 K HM 09 M 102 521 ® 40 KK Redundant version HM 09 M 102 523a EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 12.3 Construction type B5 / B14 (flange / with 2. shaft ends) ® 40 K HM 09 M 102 524 ® 40 KK Redundant version HM 09 M 102 526 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 12.4 Construction type B35 / B14 (flange and foot / with 2 shaft ends) ® 40 K HM 09 M 102 525 ® 40 KK Redundant version HM 09 M 102 527 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 12.5 EGSH 40 Dimension drawings ® H 40 K With side terminal box HM 09 M 102188 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 ® H 40 K redundant version HM 09 M 102131 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 ® H 40 K torque bracket HM 09 M 102203 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
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Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 ® H 40 K torque bracket HM 10 M 101771 EGS40_MANUAL-en_R6(2018-11-07)ID74528.docx...
Electronic Overspeed Switch EGS 40 13 Connection diagrams The connection boxes of the overspeed switches are equipped with cable glands for cable 5-14 mm in diameter. Suitable cables are important to maintain the protection class. Comply with the information provided in the connecting diagrams ( Chapter 13.1 Appendix and in the terminal box cover).
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