FIAMA EP9L Guide
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USER’S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE
ELECTRONIC HOLLOW SHAFT DISPLAY
BATTERY SUPPLIED TYPE “EP9L-“
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Manual purpose
This manual has been designed by the Manufacturer to provide the necessary information
regarding the instrument EP9L_ to those who are authorized to carry out safely its installation,
maintenance, dismantling and disposal. All the necessary information for the buyers and planners
can be found in the Sales catalogue. Other than adopting good technical construction methods,
the information should be read carefully and strictly applied. Inobservance of this information could
cause risks for the health and safety of people and economical damage. This information,
provided by the Manufacturer in the original language(Italian) is also available in other languages
to satisfy legislative and/or commercial needs. This manual must be kept in good conditions by a
responsible person in an ideal place so that it is always available for consultation. In case this
manual is lost or deteriorates, a replacement should be requested directly from the manufacturer
quoting the manual’s code. This manual reflects the state of skill of the instrument at the time of
input on the market: however the manufacturer reserves the right to make changes, add or
improve the manual without giving any reason to hold the present manual inadequate.
Identification of the equipment
The identification plate represented is applied on the instrument.
To find out the identification code of the instrument, consult the sales catalogue.
Environmental conditions
Temperature setting: min. 0°C, max. + 50°C.
It is forbidden to use the instrument other than its specific use and in potentially explosive
conditions or where anti- explosive elements are used.
Storage
Here below are some references to be followed for the storage of the instrument.
Avoid environments with excessive humidity and those exposed to bad weather (avoid open
areas). Avoid putting the instrument directly on the ground. Store the instrument in its original
packing.
Conformity declaration and EC marking
The instrument answers to the following Communitarian Directives:
2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility, 2011/65/EU RoHS.
Maintenance
The instrument does not needs a particular maintenance except cleaning to do only with a soft
cloth dampen with ethylic alcohol or water. Do not use hydrocarbon solvents (petrol, diluents, etc.):
the using of these products could affect the proper functioning of the instrument.
Reparations should be done only and exclusively at the FIAMA technical assistance centre.
Calibrations and tests
It is advisable to calibrate the instrument periodically, once every working year.
To do the calibration, follow the calibration procedure indicated in the present manual.
Assistance request procedure
For any kind of technical assistance request, contact the sales department of the Manufacturer
directly indicating the information given on the identification plate, the number of hours used and
the type of defect.
Manufacturer’s responsibility
The manufacturer declines any responsibility in case of :
• Using the instrument contrary to the national safety and accident-prevention laws.
• Wrong installation, inobservance or wrong procedures of the instructions provided in the present
manual.
• Defective electrical power supply.
• Modifications or tampering.
• Operations carried out by untrained or unqualified staff.
The safety of the instrument also depends on the strict observance of the procedures indicated in
the manual: always operate the instrument in its functioning capacity and carry out a careful
routine maintenance.
• All phases of inspection and maintenance should be done by qualified staff.
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• The configurations provided in the manual are the only ones permitted.
• Do not try to use it anyway contrary to the indications provided.
• The instructions in this manual do not substitute but accomplish the obligations of the current
legislation regarding the safety laws.
Installation
Before installing the instrument, read the following warnings:
a) Connect the instrument strictly following the instructions of the manual.
b) It is the responsibility of the user to check, before using, the correct settings of the parameters
of the instrument to avoid damage to persons or things.
c) The instrument CANNOT function in a dangerous environment (inflammable or explosive).
d) The unit has sensible parts to electrostatic charge, therefore the handling of the inner electronic
cards has to be carried out with appropriate care to avoid permanent damages.
Description
The electronic position indicator EP9L, with inner battery supply, includes in the same case a
position transducer and a display unit setting up a device for measuring linear or angular shifting,
compact, easy assembling, applicable in several type of industry (packaging, woodworking,
aluminium, sheet metal, etc.)
The display has five digits plus sign (range from -99999 up to +99999). The digits are 10mm high
to allow excellent readability also at a distance.
It is possible to select the counting direction, the number of decimal places, and the units (mm or
inches). The displayed value can be corrected with a multiplication factor, with values between
0,0001 and 99999.
The instrument can count in absolute mode or relative mode by pressing the corresponding
button. Also, it is possible to set a preset value which can be activated by pressing the
corresponding button.
The electronics are seated in a smart and strong black anodized aluminum case.
The display can be fixed quickly and easily using the two holes on the housing.
The unit is powered by a ½AA 3.6V battery which lasts approximately 4 years and when the
battery is almost exhausted, an icon will appear to advise the operator to substitute it. This does
not effect the configuration parameters and also the correct measurement is maintained if the
magnetic band is not moved during this operation.
Programming
To step into the parameter programming press key and on the display appears
, now
press 2 times key RESET and appear 4 zeroes, the first on the right is blinking, with keys (digit
increase) and (digit selection), set out password 0273 and confirm with RESET. In case of
wrong set-out of password it goes out of the programming. The parameters that have to be set
can be run with key and in order of appearance they are:
0
00
0 value to be displayed for every turn of the shaft,
+%
+%+%
+% number of decimal digits,
//
////
// keys opening mode
%.+
%.+%.+
%.+ count direction,
To enter into the modification of the selected parameter press two times RESET (one time displays
only the value) and with keys and set the wanted value to be confirmed with RESET.
To go out of the programming press .
0
00
0
value to be displayed for every turn of the shaft
This parameter together with the following one allows to programme the value which has to be
displayed for every turn of the hollow shaft. The range allowed is from 0,0001 to 99999 with setting
of decimal point position that is, after programming of the last digit on the left, pressing key will
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blink the decimal pinpoint and with key it can be moved to the wanted position. Confirm with
RESET.
The range allowed is from 0,0001 to 99999 with setting of decimal point position that is, after
programming of the last digit on the left, pressing key will blink the decimal pinpoint and with
key it can be moved to the wanted position. Confirm with RESET.
+%
+%+%
+%Number of decimal digits
It is the number of decimal digits to visualize on the display, range allowed from 0 to 4.
Example: for each turn of the hollow shaft it is necessary to display 12.345 with only two decimal
places, set 0
00
0=12.345 and +%
+%+%
+%=2
//
////
//
Keys opening mode
This parameter programmes the functions linked to the keys.
The value to set is a number of three digits so each key corresponds to a digit; the digit on the
right stands for setting of key RESET, the digit in the middle stands for key while the last digit on
the left stand for key .
The values allowed are the following:
VALUE ENTER/RESET
0 Not active Not active Not active
1 mm/inch conversion abs/rel
measurement Reset
2 Not active Not active Preset
3 Not active Not active Fast Preset
4 Not active Not active Change of origin
0,1,2
5 Not active Not active Offset
6 Not active Not active Fast Offset
7 Not active Not active Delayed reset *
(after 3s)
8 Not active Not active Delayed preset *
(after 3s)
* Delayed means that to activate the function (reset or preset), it is necessary to keep
ENTER/RESET pressed for approximately 3 s.
Reset: reset function of the displayed value; after pressing ENTER/RESET,the displayed value is
set to zero.
Preset: preset function of the displayed value; after pressing ENTER/RESET,the displayed value
becomes equal to the value in the 3U6W
3U6W3U6W
3U6Wparameter, which can be set immediately after W$6W,
W$6W,W$6W,
W$6W,
(when the digit on the right is set to 2).
Fast Preset: the fast setting of the displayed value on the display; after pressing ENTER/RESET
3U6W
3U6W3U6W
3U6W appears and pressing 2 times ENTER/RESET it is possible to set the value directly (use and
and then confirm with ENTER/RESET). This function is useful when the displayed value must be
corrected often.
Origin change (correction of the displayed value for tool changes): with this function 3 different
origins (0,1,2) can be set and with ENTER/RESET it is possible to switch from one origin to another.
After setting 4 in the first digit on the right of the W$6W,
W$6W,W$6W,
W$6W,parameter, 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 will appear and after
pressing 2 times ENTER/RESET it is possible to set the nominal value for tool 0 (for example the
radius of cutter 0), which is then confirmed by pressing ENTER/RESET.
Now 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 will appear which is the nominal value for tool 1 (for example the radius of cutter 1): set
the correct value and confirm with ENTER/RESET.
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Finally 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 will appear which is the nominal value for tool 2 (for example the radius of cutter 2):
set the correct value and confirm with ENTER/RESET.
In practice 3U6
3U63U6
3U6,3U6
3U63U6
3U6, and 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 are the nominal values associated to the three different tools
which are used.
As a special case, if 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 is set to zero, 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 and 3U6
3U63U6
3U6 are the values to display in origin 1 and in
origin 2 respectively.
ABS/REL function: Enables passing from an absolute to relative value; after pressing , the
displayed value is temporarily set to zero to measure a relative motion of the transducer. On the
display the REL icon indicates that the current display is relative to the reference point that has just
been created. Pressing again causes the absolute value to be displayed and the ABS icon will
appear.
mm/inch conversion: Pressing converts the measurement from millimeters to inches and
back. When in inch mode, the INCH icon will appear and the displayed value will have an additional
decimal place. When the parameter QG(&
QG(&QG(&
QG(&=4 the mm/inch conversion is not available.
Offset: This parameter is added to or subtracted from the displayed value to correct it in case, for
example, of a tool change or to compensate tool wear. After setting a positive offset value, the
displayed value will be the measured value plus the offset value. After setting a negative offset
value, the displayed value will be the measured value minus the offset value.
Fast Offset: After pressing ENTER/RESET,2))6W
2))6W2))6W
2))6W appears and by pressing two times ENTER/RESET
it is possible to set directly the value to be displayed (use buttons and confirm with
ENTER/RESET). This function is useful if it is necessary to correct often the displayed value.
%.
%.%.
%.
Count direction
Set out the count direction of the display, range allowed 0 or 1.
Adjustment of displayed value
After the installation of instrument on the machine and setting of all parameters, in order to
visualize on the display the correct value it is necessary to carry out the reset or preset.
Position the shaft in a point in which the correct measure that has to be visualized is known exactly
(for example the stroke end point) or measure the position in that point of the shaft. Program
parameter W$6W,
W$6W,W$6W,
W$6W, with value 3 in the first digit on the right and exit programming.
Now press ENTER/RESET and 3U6W
3U6W3U6W
3U6Wwill appear, press again 2 times ENTER/RESET and set the
correct value to display, then confirm with ENTER/RESET. The display will now show the desired
value. If the required value is zero, instead of the preset function it is possible to use the reset
function by setting 1 in the first digit on the right in the W$6W,
W$6W,W$6W,
W$6W,parameter so that pressing
ENTER/RESET will bring the displayed value to zero.
Now that the instrument is adjusted, it is necessary to insert the desired W$6W,
W$6W,W$6W,
W$6W,parameter to avoid
accidental reset/preset of the displayed value.
Battery replacement
The instrument is supplied with a ½AA 3,6V lithium battery, which assures a typical functioning of
approximately 4 years.
When the battery runs down, an icon appears on the display.
The instrument is protected against inversion of polarity and wrong insertion, and in this case will
not switch on.
Removing the battery from the instrument switches it off after a few seconds: at this point do not
move the shaft to avoid losing the correct displayed value. As soon as the battery is fitted, the
instrument switches on with the same value on the display which was present at the moment when
it was switched off. If the shaft has not be moved, the displayed value will be correct. In case the
shaft moved when the instrument was off, to re-establish the correct measure it is necessary to
repeat the adjustment process.
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Display icons
1. Indicator of flat battery: begins to blink when the level of loading goes under a certain value
and when it keeps switched on its necessary to change the batteries within 1 month.
2. Indicator of absolute quota
3. Indicator of relative quota
4. Indicator of mm
5. Indicator of inches
6. Indicator of degrees
7. Indicator of positive Offset: indicates that the measure is corrected by a positive offset
8. Indicator of negative Offset: indicates that the measure is corrected by a negative offset
9. Indicator of values changing: it blinks during the programming phase
10. Indicator of origins: indicates that the origin changing mode is opened
11. Indicator for origin 1
12. Indicator for origin 2
Error message
RX(U
RX(URX(U
RX(U: the current displayed value passed the maximum value that can be visualized (possible
range: from –99999 to 99999).
ambient temperature for stick the bi-adhesive tape is over 10°C. The maximum adherence of the
tape works out after 48 hours (about) of the application and is kept between –10 and 80°C.
Overall dimension
1278 10 3
9
6
5
4
11
12
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Technical features
Hollow shaft diameter 25H7
Range display -99999; 99999
Resolution 4000 pulse/rev
Max speed 1000 RPM
Power supply battery ½ AA, voltage 3,6V (lithium thionyl chloride)
Battery life Typical 4 years continuous use
Display High readability LCD with 10mm high digits
Keyboard 3 keys for programming and functions activation
Available functions reset/preset, absolute/incremental value, mm/inch
conversion, 3 distinct origins for tool changing
Protection degree IP54
Display house alluminium black
Working temperature 0-50°C
Relative humidity 35-85%
Electromagnetic compatibility 2014/30/EU
RoHS 2011/65/EU
Manufacturer
All communications to the manufacturer should be addressed to:
FIAMA s.r.l., Via G. Di Vittorio, 5/A - 43016 San Pancrazio (Parma) - Italy
Tel. (+39) 0521.672.341 - Fax. (+39) 0521.672.537 – e-mail: info@fiama.it - www.fiama.it
FIAMA srl is not responsible for any damage to persons or things caused by tampering and
wrong use and in any case that are not consistent with the features of the instrument.
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