FIAMA F18-K Operating instructions
Display for magnetic band F18-K
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USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
“F18-K“ DISPLAY FOR MAGNETIC BAND
WITH INTERNAL BATTERY POWER SUPPLY
Display for magnetic band F18-K
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Manual purpose
This manual has been designed by the Manufacturer to provide the necessary information regarding the
instrument F18_ 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 center.
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.
• 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.
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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
F18 is a dimension-display with integrated position sensor to be combined to the magnetic band P25, in order
to carry out a complete device for measuring linear or angular displacements.
The display has 6 digits besides a sign (range from -999999 +999999), with 10 mm-high-digits allow a very
good readability also by distances.
It is possible to select the count direction, the position of the decimal point, and the measure unit (mm, inches
ore degrees).
The displayed value may be correct through a programmable multiplicative factor with values ranging from
0,00001 to 999999.
The dimension display may be carried out either in absolute or in incremental mode by simply pressing the
suitable key; this allows relative measuring within the measuring field. It is also possible to set a preset
dimension that may be recalled through the suitable key.
There are also available 3 distinct origins for the correction of quota by using different tools and the offset
function for balancing of tool wear. On the display all activated functions are showed by a symbol. The keys
enabling to recall the preset dimension and the absolute/relative dimension switches may be inhibited in a
very simply way.
On the display all activated functions are showed by a symbol.
The power supply is internal with 2 batteries type AA of 1,5V, one-year-life. The run-down of battery is
indicated with occasional blinking, 1 month before the complete flat the indication remains on; the battery has
to be changed, in very easy way and without loosing quota, while the machine is standing.
Magnetic strip mounting
The magnetic strip P25 consists of a magnetized plastic ferrite strip with alternate magnetic poles of 2,5 mm
pitch, carried by a ferromagnetic steel strip. Mechanical protection of the plastic ferrite strip is supplied by a
non magnetic steel strip with thickness 0,2mm.
The magnetic strip is assembled by sticking it with a bi-adhesive tape. The surface has to be smooth, clean
and dry: is advisable to clean it with a degreasing product (isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, solvents, etc.). The
magnetic strip has to be stuck holding the plastic ferrite side in the direction of the sensor, which means the
steel side leaned on the stand surface. Fixed the magnetic strip, to keep off damages due to abrasions or
grazes of the plastic ferrite strip, is advisable the appliance (always bi-adhesive) of the non magnetic
protection strip. The optimal 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.
1,7
non magnetic steel stri
p
(mechanical protection)
plastic ferrite strip
steel strip
(plastic ferrite support)
10
sensor side
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Sensor mounting
The sensor has be mounted according to the following draw, and keeping the indicated tolerances.
For the optimal system functioning its is necessary that the distance between the sensor and the magnetic
band is not over 1mm of the useful stroke.
N.B. if the distance between the sensor and the magnetic band is over 1mm on the display appears
+,/
+,/+,/
+,/ ,and the measured value is wrong.
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
0 0
0 value to be displayed for 100mm of sensor displacement,
+%
+%+%
+% number of decimal digits,
%.+
%.+%.+
%.+ count direction,
//
////
// keys opening mode
,/
,/,/
,/ displacement of origin,
/
/ /
/ not used.
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
0 0
0 Value to be displayed for 100 mm of sensor displacement
This parameter together with the following allows the programming of the value on the display for a certain
displacement of the sensor. It means that is necessary to set the value which has to be displayed
corresponding to a displacement of the sensor on the magnetic band of 100mm.
The Factory value is VISUAL=100.0, which is the necessary value to read the displacement in millimeters with
decimal resolution.
The range allowed is from 0,00001 to 999999 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 5.
Example 1: for each 100 mm of sensor displacement will have a displacement on the machine of 50, set
0 =50 and +%=0.
Example 2: for each 100 mm of sensor displacement on display has to appear 12,3. Set
0 = 000012,3 e +% = 1.
±3°
±3° ±3°
MAX 1
MAGNETIC BAND
(PLASTIC FERRITE SIDE TOWARD THE
SENSOR)
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%.+
%.+%.+
%.+Count direction
Set out the count direction of the display, range allowed 0 or 1.
Setting 0, the value on the display increases moving the sensor to the right (sensor as per draw on page 1).
Setting 1, the value on the display increases moving the sensor to the left.
//
////
//Keys opening mode
This parameter programs 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 KEY KEY KEY RESET
0 Not open Not open Not open
1 Function ABS/REL Conversion mm/inch Reset
2 Not open Display in degrees Preset
3 Not open Not open Fast Preset
4 Not open Not open Change of origin 0,1,2
Reset: function of reset of quota, pressing on key RESET the quota is zero-set .
Preset: function of preset of quota, pressing on key RESET the quota on the display became the same of the
one set in parameter Preset. The setting of Preset value appears immediately after parameter //
////
// (if
chose value 2).
Fast Preset: the fast setting of the quota on the display, pressing on key RESET appears Preset and pressing
still 2 times RESET is possible to set the value directly (use keys and confirm with RESET). This
function is useful when the quote on the display has often be corrected.
Origin change (quota correction for tool change): with this function 3 different origins (0,1,2) are
programmable and passes from an origin to the other wit key RESET. Activating the function of origin change
on the display appear two small arrows and the indication of the selected origin happens with the switching
on of the origin indicators (see paragraph meaning of symbols ). After setting 4 in the first digit on the right of
//
////
//, will appear PrS0 and pressing 2 times RESET has to be set the value to be read in this position of
sensor for origin 0, confirm with RESET. It will appear PrS1 which is the value to be read for origin 1 in the
present position of sensor: set the correct value and confirm with RESET. It will appears PrS2 which is the
value to be read for origin 2 in the present position of sensor: set the correct value and confirm with RESET. It
means PrS0, PrS1, PrS2 are references for the calibration, in a certain position of the sensor, in three
different origins.
Function ABS/REL:Enables the pass from absolute to relative value, pressing key zero-set temporary the
value to allow a relative shifting. On the display switches on indicator REL to indicate that the current quote is
relative to the zero-point just created. Pressing still key reappears the absolute value and on the display
switches on the indicator ABS.
Conversion mm/inch: Pressing key converts the measure from millimeter to inches and back with
indication of inch/mm on the display and a decimal number more then for millimeters. By choosing 5
decimals for millimeters the conversion in inches is not allowed.
Visualization in degrees: Pressing on key on the display appears Deg to indicate the visualization of
measure in degrees.
,/
,/,/
,/Origin displacement
This parameter is added or subtracted from the current quota to correct the value showed on the display, for
example following wear or changing of tool. Setting a positive value on display appears the current quota added
to this value.
Set zero to exclude the offset function (manufacturer’s value).
The offset is not available if the function of tool-change is selected.
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Adjusting of quota
After the assembling of instrument on the machine and setting of all parameters, to visualize on the display the
correct measure it is necessary to carry out the reset or preset of quota. Position the sensor in a point in which is
known exactly the correct measure that has to be visualized (ex. stroke checking) or measure the value in that
point of axis.
Program parameter //
////
// with value 3 in the first digit on the right and go out of the programming. Now
press RESET and it will appear Preset, press again 2 times RESET and set on the display the correct measure to
visualize, confirm with RESET and on the display appears the correct measure.
If the adjusting quota is worth to zero instead of the preset is possible use reset, setting value 1 on the first digit
on the right of //
////
//, this way pressing RESET the value on the display will be zeroed.
Now that the instrument is adjusted its necessary re-establish to the wanted value parameter //
////
// to
avoid
Battery change
The instrument is supplied with 2 batteries type AA of 1,5V (alkaline type) which assures a functioning of about 1
year. When the loading level goes under a certain value, the indicator of flat-battery begins to blink in occasional
way and when it keeps switched on its necessary to change the batteries within a month.
To enter into the battery-holder its necessary to take off the front-cover pressing on the two hollows placed on a
side of the instrument. Take off the cover and take out the battery-holder and change the batteries paying
attention to the polarity indicated. Without batteries the instrument switches off: in this phase do not rotate the
hollow shaft to avoid loosing of correct quota. As soon as the batteries are fitted inside, the instrument
switches on with the same value on the display as at the moment of the switching off and if the shaft has not be
moved the value will be correct. In case the shaft is moved during the switching off, to re-establish the correct
measure its necessary to repeat the adjustment proceeding.
Meaning of the symbols on the display
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
Errors messages
,0.
,0.,0.
,0.:: the current quota passed the maximum value that can be visualized (from –999999 to 999999);
..,.
..,...,.
..,.: its necessary to adjust again the quota;
+,/
+,/+,/
+,/: sensor too far from the magnetic band: move the sensor closer to the band and do again the
adjusting proceeding of the value.
1278 10 3
9
6
5
4
11
12
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Dimensions
Connection scheme for versions with connector
View of the male connector on the back of the instrument.
Note: the connection of the shield is always necessary.
1
2
3
1= BROWN
2= WITHE
3= YELLOW
= GREEN + SHIELD
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Technical features
Power supply 2 alkaline batteries 1,5V type AA
Resolution 0,1mm
Max speed 2,5 m/s
Range display -999999; 999999
Display LCD high readability with 10mm-high-digits
Keyboard 3 digits for programming and functions activation
Available functions reset/preset, absolute/incremental quota, conversion
mm/inches, visualization in degrees, 3 distinct origins for
tool changing, tool wear adjustment
Protection degree IP54 display, IP67 sensor
Sensor cable Length: 0,5 – 1 – 3 – 5 meters;
Material: PUR Ø5,5mm suitable for movable wiring cable
Sensor house aluminum black
Dimensions 48x72 depth 60mm
Gap sensor – magnetic strip 1mm max
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) 0521-672341 - Fax. (+39) 0521-672537 – 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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