Waycon WP Series Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Encoder series WP and WPI
For further information please see the data sheet at www.waycon.biz/products/encoders/
INTRODUCTION
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us and
our products. This manual will make you familiar with the installation and operation of our encoders.
Please read this manual carefully before initial operation!
Unpacking and checking:
Carefully lift the device out of the box by grabbing the housing. After unpacking the device, check
it for any visible damage as a result of rough handling during the shipment. Check the delivery for
completeness.
If necessary consult the transportation company, or contact WayCon directly for further assistance.
MOUNTING OF THE SENSOR WP
Rotary transducers with 3, 5, 10 Turn Potentiometers
This type of Potentiometer has a start and a end stop (no continuous rotation). With view on shaft the
signal increases when the shaft is turned counter clock wise. Before installing the rotary transducer it is
very important to manually turn the shaft clockwise (view on the shaft) until the start stop is reached
and then a few degrees back again. After this procedure the sensor can be installed (without turning
the shaft). This is the only way to make sure that the beginning of the measurement range corresponds
with the start of the sliding track and an over-winding at the end of the measurement range is avoided.
Rotary transducers with 1 Turn Potentiometer (WP-M-90/180/320, WP-90/180/320)
This type of Potentiometer is used to measure angles
smaller than 360°. The sliding track has a circular
shape. A certain segment of the sliding track is non-
conducting.
Schematic diagram of the
sliding track (view on shaft)
begin of measurement range
non-conducting segment
end of measurement range