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- Page 1 FLUX GmbH Hans Steininger Gasse 16 5280 Braunau am Inn, Austria Tel: +43 7722 20764 office@flux.gmbh Absolute Rotary Encoder “GMI-ROTARY” Series based on the Giant Magneto Impedance principle User Manual 2022-04 / rev. 00 www.flux.gmbh...
- Page 2 GMI ROTARY ENCODERS, its use and maintenance. The company FLUX GmbH cannot be held responsible or liable for any injury caused by incorrect use of this documentation. To avoid incorrect maneuvers which could cause hazards to persons it is important that you read and understand all the documentation supplied with the GMI ROTARY ENCODERS.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4. Installation and commissioning 4.1 Environmental conditions of the installation site 4.2 Installation 4.2.1 Checks before installation 4.2.2 Mounting 4.3 Connection and commissioning 4.4 Storage of the ENCODER 5. Maintenance and Demolition 5.1 General maintenance instructions FLUX GmbH - Austria 3/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 4 User Manual 5.2 Debugging 5.3 Ordinary maintenance of the ENCODER 5.4 Extraordinary maintenance interventions 5.5 Decommissioning, disassembly and demolition 5.5.1 Decommissioning of the ENCODER 5.5.2 Disassembly 5.5.3 Demolition 6. Annexes 7. Revision history FLUX GmbH - Austria 4/34 2022-04, rev00...
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Page 5: General Information
This instruction manual is an integral part of the GMI ROTARY ENCODERS (identified in this document, with the term encoder) realized by the company FLUX GmbH. For this reason, it must follow the encoder itself if it is transferred to a new user or owner. -
Page 6: Terminological Conventions
This symbol identifies a generic bulleted list or a bulleted list consisting of simple actions ● (the order in which the actions are presented is not binding but recommended); FLUX GmbH - Austria 6/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 7 It indicates the need to use appropriate head protection to perform the operation described. It indicates the need to use suitable protective gloves to perform the operation described (possibly dielectrics gloves to perform electrical operations). FLUX GmbH - Austria 7/34 2022-04, rev00...
- Page 8 Indicates the risk related to the presence of live parts Indicates the risk related to the presence of electromagnetic fields Indicates the risk related to the presence of moving parts that can cause mechanical injuries FLUX GmbH - Austria 8/34 2022-04, rev00...
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Page 9: Warranty
In addition, the company FLUX GmbH reserves the right to make any structural or functional changes, in addition to changing the supply of spare parts and accessories without having to notify anyone and for any reason whatsoever. -
Page 10: Technical Support
Technical Support Service to obtain the NECESSARY clarifications. 1.5.1 Request for support interventions To contact the Technical Support Service, contact: FLUX GmbH Hans Steininger Gasse 16, 5280 Braunau am Inn, Austria Tel: +43 7722 20764 office@flux.gmbh www.flux.gmbh FLUX GmbH - Austria 10/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 11: Description And Proper Use
The position sensor technology (Giant Magnetic Impedance) and encoder architecture, developed and manufactured by FLUX, are the result of 40+ years experience in encoder development and manufacturing. It addresses in a purposeful and compact manner motion control feedback design requirements calling for: Precise position feedback;... - Page 12 GMI-ROT size (OD) 55 mm 69 mm 80 mm 96 mm System data Type Axial, frameless, true absolute Giant Magneto Impedance encoder GMI Technology - FLUX GmbH proprietary Standard resolution 20 bits 20 bits 21 bits 22 bits ± 0.010°...
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Page 13: How The Giant Magneto Impedance Principle Works
The variation of the generated a.c. impedance is converted to an electrical signal by the GMI sensor (4). The GMI sensor (4) is connected to the evaluation electronic (5) which converts the electrical signal in digital position. FLUX GmbH - Austria 13/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 14: Declaration Of Conformity
FLUX GmbH is not responsible. The use of the single GMI ROTARY ENCODER in contravention to those listed above can be carried out only after having consulted in writing the manufacturer FLUX GmbH and upon authorization. -
Page 15: Safety
ENCODER and operate exclusively according to the instructions provided in this manual. 3.1.1 Lifting and transport Residual risks during lifting and transport During lifting and transport there are risks related to: FLUX GmbH - Austria 15/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 16: Installation And Connection
Make sure that there are no persons in the vicinity of the area where the lifting, moving ● operations are in course, and always keep a safe distance. 3.1.2 Installation and connection Residual risks during installation and connection During installation and connection there are risks related to: FLUX GmbH - Austria 16/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 17 ENCODER; has the characteristics described in Paragraph 4.1 Environmental conditions of the Installation Site. With regard to electricity, connect the grounding system before any other connection ● to the power distribution line. FLUX GmbH - Austria 17/34 2022-04, rev00...
- Page 18 The ENCODER cannot be used until the ENCODER itself is tested: the presence of any ● assembly or installation error could lead, in fact, to serious accidents for the operators. FLUX GmbH - Austria 18/34 2022-04, rev00...
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Page 19: Use
● breakage of the working elements, with projection of part of them; incorrect positioning of the ENCODER; presence of materials / foreign bodies on the working parts or on the ENCODER. PPE required FLUX GmbH - Austria 19/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 20 Do not try to make the ENCODER perform unauthorized operations (refer to the Proper ● use paragraph). Do not install or place equipment / pipes / channels on the ENCODER. ● FLUX GmbH - Austria 20/34 2022-04, rev00...
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Page 21: Maintenance And Demolition
Before perform maintenance operations it’s always mandatory to: ● check that all power supplies to the ENCODER have been suitably removed (including any external control power supplies and including any power FLUX GmbH - Austria 21/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 22: Installation And Commissioning
Do not tamper the ENCODER components. ● 4. Installation and commissioning To perform this task, the following Individual Protection Devices are required: During this task there are the following residual risks, as described in full in Chapter 3: FLUX GmbH - Austria 22/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 23: Environmental Conditions Of The Installation Site
GMI-ROT Series - Absolute Rotary Encoder User Manual FLUX GmbH declines all responsibility for damages to DANGER: things and/or people resulting from improper interventions carried out by unqualified, untrained, or unauthorized personnel. 4.1 Environmental conditions of the installation site The operating environmental conditions necessary for the proper functioning of the ENCODER are indicated below. -
Page 24: Installation
Install the ENCODER in applications that ensure compliance with the maximum ● mechanical speed, according to the specific ENCODER configuration. Check that the bending radius made by the cable meets the cable specifications. ● Protect the ENCODER from shocks or bumps. ● FLUX GmbH - Austria 24/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 25: Connection And Commissioning
The power supply (also in terms of voltage and frequency) provided by the User must be ● adequate to properly power the ENCODER and ensure compliance with the electrical characteristics shown on the dedicated technical data sheets attached to this document, according to the specific ENCODER configuration. FLUX GmbH - Austria 25/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 26: Storage Of The Encoder
If it is necessary to store the ENCODER for a period before installing it (or following an uninstallation), it is recommended to protect it adequately and store it in a suitable environment, having the following characteristics: FLUX GmbH - Austria 26/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 27: Maintenance And Demolition
PPE necessary to operate safely. to always guarantee the operators the full efficiency and safety WARNING of the ENCODER and prevent problems related to the deterioration of the safety measures, it is necessary to FLUX GmbH - Austria 27/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 28 ● interventions, including residual energies concerning the mechanical system controlled by the ENCODER; wait for all surfaces to cool down. ● FLUX GmbH - Austria 28/34 2022-04, rev00...
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Page 29: Debugging
GMI-ROT Series - Absolute Rotary Encoder User Manual 5.2 Debugging All the GMI ROTARY ENCODERS are equipped with a status LED, except for high temperature applications (in this case contact FLUX GmbH for more information). Table 2 – Debugging LED Color Status... -
Page 30: Extraordinary Maintenance Interventions
/ or persons deriving from incorrect or incomplete maintenance. If extraordinary maintenance is required, only experienced and qualified personnel directly from the Manufacturer FLUX GmbH can intervene on the ENCODER. FLUX GmbH - Austria 30/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 31: Decommissioning, Disassembly And Demolition
Technical Offices to obtain the necessary assistance during this intervention. the Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any DANGER: damage to property and / or persons deriving from improper interventions carried unqualified, untrained, inadequately equipped unauthorized personnel. FLUX GmbH - Austria 31/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 32: Demolition
6. Annexes 1. GMI Rotary Encoder “GIM-ROT” Series – Technical Datasheet 2. AXIAL - HOLLOW SHAFT - ABSOLUTE ENCODERS – Product overview 3. Declaration of Conformity - CE FLUX GmbH - Austria 32/34 2022-04, rev00... -
Page 33: Revision History
GMI-ROT Series - Absolute Rotary Encoder User Manual 7. Revision history Date Version Comments april 2022 First built FLUX GmbH - Austria 33/34 2022-04, rev00... - Page 34 GMI-ROT Series - Absolute Rotary Encoder User Manual All technical data is subject to change without notice. FLUX GmbH Hans Steininger Gasse 16 A-5280 Braunau am Inn, Austria Tel: +43 7722 20764 office@flux.gmbh www.flux.gmbh FLUX GmbH - Austria 34/34 2022-04, rev00...