4.2.1 Moving the scanning unit........................4.2.2 Removing the shipping brace......................... 4.2.3 Mounting the shipping brace........................Choosing the mounting variant....................4.3.1 Mounting variant I............................. 4.3.2 Mounting variant II............................ 4.3.3 Mounting variant III........................... HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
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5.2.3 Connecting compressed air to the encoder..................Connecting the cable........................5.3.1 Requirements and notes.......................... 5.3.2 Materials and tools........................... 5.3.3 Connecting the pre-assembled cable to the encoder................ Removal..........................Safety precautions regarding removal..................Removing the encoder........................ HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
4 Serial number (SN) Target groups of the Mounting Instructions The Mounting Instructions must be read and observed by every person who performs any of the following tasks: Design Mounting Removal HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes? We are continuously striving to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address: userdoc@heidenhain.de HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Max. pressure dew point: class 4 Bold Identifies elements in figures and illustrations, such as positions, dimensions and worksteps Example: S marks the beginning of the measuring length (ML). HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
The information symbol indicates a tip. A tip provides important additional or supplementary information. The book symbol indicates a cross reference. A cross reference leads to external documentation, for example: further documentation from HEIDENHAIN or another supplier. Units and tolerances Unless otherwise specified, the dimensions stated in these Mounting Instructions are given in millimeters.
Property damage due to mechanical stress! Do not drop the product or subject it to major vibration Do not expose the product to mechanical stress Do not change the physical structure of the product HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
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It is essential to observe the safety precautions for handling ESD-sensitive components Never touch connector pins without ensuring proper grounding Wear a grounded ESD wristband when handling the connections of the product HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
6 mm x 1 mm pneumatic hose. The connecting piece has an integrated throttle that ensures flow quantities of 7 l/min at an input pressure of approx. 1*10 Pa (1 bar). HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
1 8.5±1 102.5 You can use one of the following aids to align the scale unit with the machine guideway F: Dial gauge Stop pins Stop edge HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Comply with the mounting temperature of 15 °C to 35 °C. For more information, refer to the Linear Encoders for Numerically Controlled Machine Tools brochure. www.heidenhain.com/documentation Enter the document ID 571470 HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
4.2.1 Moving the scanning unit Unlock the shipping brace before you move the scanning unit If the bracket is already removed, do not pull the scanning unit, but slide it as shown. HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Slide the shipping brace away from the scanning unit (a) Remove the screws from the shipping brace (b) Tilt the shipping brace to remove it The shipping brace has now been removed. HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
(c) Secure the shipping brace with the screws 0.2 Nm ± 0.04 Nm Attach the bracket of the shipping brace The shipping brace has now been mounted. HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Check the electrical resistance between the scale housing and the connector housing The electrical resistance between the scale housing and the connector housing must be < 1 HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
The encoder has integrated throttles in the connection holes. The throttles ensure the required flow quantity of 7 l/min at an input pressure of 1*10 Pa (1 bar). You can use standard M5 threaded plug connections without throttle as well as HEIDENHAIN connecting pieces with integrated throttle to connect the pressure tubing. Further information: "Accessories for connecting the sealing-air supply", Page 11...
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Screw in the connecting piece at the desired position Tighten the connecting piece with the specified torque Connect the compressed air inlet to SW2.5 the filter system = 1 Nm HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
T –10 °C (14 °F) For more information on the cable characteristics and cable routing, refer to the Cables and Connectors brochure. www.heidenhain.com/documentation Enter the document ID 1206103 HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Remove the plastic cap Connect the cable to the mating socket of the encoder Pay attention to the correct alignment of the connector. Apply low-strength threadlocker to the coupling ring HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
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Insert the metal screw plug in the open connecting socket on the right side Tighten the metal screw plug with the specified torque = 1 ... 1.5 Nm 5 mm HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
Disconnect any air connections on the encoder Page 25 Depending on the mounting variant, release the fastening of the scanning unit and scale unit, Page 17 Attach the shipping brace, Page 16 HEIDENHAIN | LC 116, LC 196 | Mounting Instructions | 12/2024...
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