FIAMA SIMPLEX-E Series Guide
Display for linear measurement SIMPLEX-E
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USER’S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE
ELECTRONIC DISPLAY FOR LINEAR MEASUREMENT
WITH BATTERY-OPERATED
Display for linear measurement SIMPLEX-E
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Manual purpose
This manual has been designed by the Manufacturer to provide the necessary information regarding the
instrument SIMPLEX-E 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.
• 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
The Electronic Simplex is a dimension display for the measure of linear shifting that combines in the same
case the magnetic position transducer, the display and the battery supply. The display-unit runs on an
aluminium bar in which is seated a magnetic band.
The display-unit running on the bar measures the real shifting carried out, removing clearances and
misalignments. The LCD-display has 6 digits plus sign (range from -999999 to 999999); the digit height is
10mm that allows a very good readability also by distances.
With 3 frontal keys is possible to adapt the value that has be showed for a given shifting and switch on the
functions of reset/preset of quota, absolute/relative quota and conversion mm/Inch. Battery-operated with 2
batteries 1,5V, 1-year-life with low-battery indicator, which simplify the assembling avoiding the laying of
cables. There are also available 3 distinct origins for the correction of quota by using different tools and the
offset function for the balancing of tool wear. The display can be rotated at 90° for a parallel or orthogonal
view to the measure bar. The easy assembling, and the measure accuracy make the SIMPLEX-E suitable for
a large number of applications within industry machinery (packaging, wood-, aluminium-, sheet-working, silk-
screen printing. etc.). Available version with serial output RS485, with MODBUS-RTU protocol, and power
supply 24Vdc and inner rechargeable battery (5 months functioning without power supply) for connection with
remote units.
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 every turn of the shaft,
+%
+%+%
+% 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
Value to be displayed for every turn of the hollow shaft 0
0 0
0
This parameter together with the following one allows to programme the value which has to be displayed for a
given shifting of the movable part. Practically its necessary to set the value that has to display corresponding
to a shifting of 100mm. Manufacture’s value is VISUAL=100.0, which is the necessary value to read the
shifting in millimetres.
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: each turn of the hollow shaft will have a displacement on the machine of 50, set
0 =50 and +%=0.
Example 2: each turn of the hollow shaft will have a displacement of 12,345 and on display has to appear
12,3. The constant has to be set at 12,3450 and constant at 1.
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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, turning the hollow shaft clockwise.
Setting 1 the value on the display decreases, turning the hollow shaft clockwise.
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 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
shaft 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 shaft: 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 shaft: set the correct value and confirm with RESET. It means
PrS0, PrS1, PrS2 are references for the calibration, in a certain position of the shaft, 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 millimetre to inches and back with
indication of inch/mm on the display and a decimal number more then for millimetres. By choosing 5
decimals for millimetres 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 transducer in point
where is known exactly the correct measure to display (ex. check-stroke) or measure the quota in that point
of the axis.
Programme 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
accidental reset/preset of quota.
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 cover and screw-off the 4 seal-screws 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.
Rotation of display
The Simplex-E is supplied standard with mounting position A.
To modify assembling position to A in B or vice versa, screw off the 4 screws M3, turn the instrument to the
required position and screw again.
AB
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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
Erros messages
overfl: the current quota passed the maximum value that can be visualized (from –999999 to 999999);
error1: its necessary to adjust again the quota;
notape: inner failure, contact the technical assistance..
1278 10 3
9
6
5
4
11
12
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Overall dimensions
SIMPLEX – E 50 100 200 300 500 700
Mesaure 55 105 205 305 505 705
Display 55.00 105.00 205.00 305.00 505.00 705.00
Guidance lengh t 180 230 330 430 630 830
Fori Ø4,2 di bloccaggio strumento
Bores Ø4,2 for instrument fixing
Bohrungen Ø4,2 für Gerät Befestigung
Banda magnetica
Magnetic tape
Magnet Band
Limitatori di corsa
Stroke limiting device
Hubbegrenzer
Guida scorrevole
Sliding guidance
Führungsschiene
Rialzo per guida
Height for guidance
Führungserhebung
62
74
25
Ø4,1 Ø4,2
L
25
7,5
38 12.5 2.5 6
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Specifications
Power supply 2 alkaline batteries 1,5V type AA
Resolution 0,01 mm
Max speed 1,5 m/s
Reading range -999999; 999999
Display LCD high-visibility-digit
Measure lengths 55, 105, 205, 305, 505, 705 mm
Keyboard 3 keys for programming and Offset
Available functions Reset/preset, absolute/incremental quota , conversion mm/inches 3
distinct origin for tool change and balancing of tool wear.
Measure bar Anodized aluminium
Box Strengthen polyamide glass, oil-, fat-proof
Protection degree IP54 - optional IP65
Working temperature 0-50°C
Relative humidity 30-90%
Directive: 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility, 2011/65/EU RoHS
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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