HEIDENHAIN PWT 101 User manual

PWT 101
Block Commutation
Module
User's Manual
English (en)
07/2021

Contents
Contents
1 Fundamentals....................................................................................................................................5
2 Basic operation.................................................................................................................................9
3 Module management.....................................................................................................................19
4 Encoder diagnostics.......................................................................................................................27
5 RENCO R35i/R35iL pin layout.......................................................................................................41
6 List of figures..................................................................................................................................42
7 Index.................................................................................................................................................43
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Contents
1 Fundamentals....................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Overview................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 About these instructions.......................................................................................................................6
1.3 Information on the product.................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 Software module as a supplement to the basic firmware........................................................ 6
1.3.2 Performance range of the software module............................................................................. 6
1.4 Intended use........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Improper use.......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Basic operation.................................................................................................................................9
2.1 General operation................................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Menus and screens..............................................................................................................................10
2.4 Operating elements............................................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Gestures................................................................................................................................................ 13
2.6 On-screen keyboard............................................................................................................................. 14
2.7 Switch-on/Switch-off........................................................................................................................... 15
2.8 Setting the language........................................................................................................................... 15
2.9 Creating a screenshot..........................................................................................................................16
2.10 Power supply of the encoder............................................................................................................. 17
3 Module management.....................................................................................................................19
3.1 Overview............................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Module management flash screen.....................................................................................................21
3.3 Module management memory card screen...................................................................................... 22
3.4 Module action screen.......................................................................................................................... 22
3.5 License key management screen....................................................................................................... 25
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Contents
4 Encoder diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 27
4.1 Opening Manual Diagnosis.................................................................................................................28
4.2 Diagnosis...............................................................................................................................................29
4.2.1 Mounting Check screen...........................................................................................................29
4.2.2 Output signals screen..............................................................................................................30
4.2.3 Level display screen................................................................................................................ 31
4.2.4 Counts screen..........................................................................................................................32
4.2.5 Commutation offset screen.....................................................................................................33
4.2.6 Encoder information screen.....................................................................................................34
4.2.7 More menu.............................................................................................................................. 35
5 RENCO R35i/R35iL pin layout.......................................................................................................41
6 List of figures..................................................................................................................................42
7 Index.................................................................................................................................................43
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1
Fundamentals

Fundamentals | Overview
1
1.1 Overview
This chapter contains information about the product and this manual.
1.2 About these instructions
This User's Manual describes the functions provided by a
supplementary software module. The basic firmware of the product is
described in the Operating Instructions.
Please refer to the Operating Instructions as well as to the Installation
Instructions included with the product.
The Operating Instructions are available at www.heidenhain.com.
1.3 Information on the product
1.3.1 Software module as a supplement to the basic firmware
The block commutation module is a software module that can be run on a
PWT 101 in addition to the basic firmware.
This document describes software version 1278295-01 v1.0.1.
You can download the current version of the software module from
www.heidenhain.com.
After the block commutation module has been loaded, the pin layout for
RENCO R35i/R35iL changes.
Further information: "RENCO R35i/R35iL pin layout", Page 41
1.3.2 Performance range of the software module
The software module allows you to conduct the following checks and make the
following settings:
Mounting Check
Output signals
Level display
Counts
Commutation offset
Encoder information
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Fundamentals | Intended use
1.4 Intended use
The product must only be operated when in proper and safe condition. It is
intended solely for the following use:
Diagnostics and adjustment of HEIDENHAIN encoders with absolute and
incremental interfaces
Diagnostics and adjustment of HEIDENHAIN Corporate Group encoders with
absolute or incremental interfaces
Any other use or additional use of the product is considered improper use and can
result in damage and hazards.
The product supports the use of a wide variety of peripheral devices
from different manufacturers. HEIDENHAIN cannot make any
statements on the intended use of these devices. The information on
their intended use, which is provided in the respective documentation,
must be observed. If no such information has been supplied, it must be
requested from the manufacturers concerned.
1.5 Improper use
Any use not specified in 'Intended use' is considered improper use. The company
operating the device is solely liable for any damage resulting from improper use.
In particular, the following uses are not permitted:
Use with parts, cables or connections that are defective or do not comply with
the applicable standards
Use outdoors, or in potentially explosive environments or fire risk areas
Use outside the operating conditions specified in "Specifications"
Any alterations of the device or peripherals that have not been authorized by
the manufacturers
Use as a part of a safety function
Have you found any errors or would you like to suggest changes?
We continuously strive to improve our documentation for you. Please help us by
sending your suggestions to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
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2
Basic operation

Basic operation | General operation
2
2.1 General operation
The “General operation” chapter describes the basic setup and general operating
elements by way of example. The depictions are intended as examples. The actual
views depend on the currently active module.
2.2 Overview
This chapter describes the product's operating elements and user interface as well
as its basic functions.
The product is operated solely by touchscreen.
2.3 Menus and screens
The product features various menus. Tapping a menu opens various views.
Main menu (opening screen)
The user interface of the product provides a main menu with menus for the
individual product functions.
Figure 1: Main menu
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Basic operation | Menus and screens
Screens
The menu functions within the individual menus are spread over several screens.
You switch between the screens within a menu by swiping the menu screen from
right to left or from left to right.
2
3
1
Figure 2: Screen of a menu
1Number of available screens within a menu
2Menu More
3Status button
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Basic operation | Operating elements
2
2.4 Operating elements
The following table shows the operating elements that are used in various menus
and screens of the product.
Operating
element
Function
Home
Opens the Main menu (opening screen)
In the Main menu, the supply voltage for the
connected encoder can be switched off.
Refresh
Resets the current displays on the screen
Save
Saves encoder information;
the file name corresponds to the serial number
Save As
Saves encoder information;
the file name can be entered
Delete
Resets error messages
More
Opens the More menu with additional functions
Back
Moves up one menu level
Power
Indicates the power supply of the encoder (active/
inactive)
Opens the Encoder supply screen when the power
supply is active
Indicates the number of available screens within a menu
Indicates the number of available screens within a menu
level
Indicates the position of the current screen within a
menu level
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Basic operation | Gestures
2.5 Gestures
Tap
Tapping is touching the screen briefly with your finger tip
The actions initiated by tapping include:
Select a menu
Execute function
Swiping
Swiping is sliding a finger across the touchscreen with no defined start or end
point of motion.
The actions initiated by swiping across the touchscreen
include:
Swiping left to right (or vice versa): Switch the screen
within a menu level
Swiping up or down: Scroll within a screen
Holding with three fingers
Holding is touching the screen and holding your finger(s) on it.
Holding with three fingers initiates the following action:
Create a screenshot and save it to the memory card
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Basic operation | On-screen keyboard
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2.6 On-screen keyboard
With the on-screen keyboard, you can enter text into the input fields of the user
interface.
Figure 3: On-screen keyboard (example: Datum shift)
To enter values, tap an input field
The on-screen keyboard is opened
Enter text or numbers
Confirm the entry with OK for the values to take effect
The on-screen keyboard is closed
The value entered appears in the input field
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Basic operation | Switch-on/Switch-off
2.7 Switch-on/Switch-off
Switching on the product
The product is switched on as soon as you connect the power plug to the power
outlet. The product is switched off by disconnecting it from the power source.
The product can be switched on when an encoder is connected to it or when no
encoder is connected to it.
Verify that the encoder is connected correctly to the product before you
switch it on.
Connect the connector of the wall adapter power supply to connection X3 on
the left side panel of the product
Connect the wall adapter power supply to the power outlet
The product starts up
A warning is displayed on the product's screen
Figure 4: Warning during start-up process
Tap OK
The Main menu is opened
Switching off the product
Disconnect the wall adapter power supply from the power outlet
Disconnect the connector of the wall adapter power supply from connection X3
on the left side panel of the product
The product is disconnected from the power source and switched off
2.8 Setting the language
The default language for the user interface is English.
Tap Settings in the Main menu
The Language settings screen is opened
Tap the appropriate flag for the desired language
The Language changed message is displayed
Tap OK
The user interface is displayed in the selected language
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Basic operation | Creating a screenshot
2
2.9 Creating a screenshot
You can take a screenshot in every screen. The screenshots are saved to the
memory card inserted.
Open the desired screen
On the screen: Hold with three fingers
The message Screenshot created is displayed
Confirm with OK
The screenshot is saved to the memory card as a file (*.bmp)
You have various options of setting screenshot designations. To change the
designation, see Operating Instructions, “General settings.”
In order to view the screenshots saved on the memory card, you need
to remove the memory card from the product and use a card reader to
transfer the files.
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Basic operation | Power supply of the encoder
2.10 Power supply of the encoder
Power displays the current status of the power supply between the product and
the connected encoder.
Display Function
Power supply between the product and the connected
encoder is active
Power supply between the product and the connected
encoder is inactive
Tap Power to open the Encoder supply screen.
The Encoder supply screen displays the status and measured values of the power
supply between the product and the connected encoder.
Figure 5: Encoder supply screen
Activating or deactivating the terminating resistor
You can activate or deactivate the terminating resistor on the product depending
on the interface. The availability of a terminating resistor depends on the
respective interface.
If you deactivate the terminating resistor, you can read off the typical current
consumption of encoders. Switching the terminating resistors leads to temporary
activation/deactivation. When you close the Encoder supply screen again, the
status of the terminating resistor is reset.
Tap Power
The Encoder supply screen is opened
Tap Terminating resistor
The product shows the status and the current change in the
table
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Basic operation | Power supply of the encoder
2
Disconnecting the power supply of the encoder
You can disconnect the power supply of the encoder in any screen.
Tap Home
The power supply of the encoder is disconnected
The Main menu is displayed
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3
Module
management

Module management | Overview
3
3.1 Overview
In the Module management menu, you manage the product's basic firmware and
supplementary modules.
The Module management menu includes the following screens:
Screen Function
Module management flash In the Module management flash screen, you
manage the modules that are saved in the
product's flash memory. The non-volatile main
memory of the product is called flash memory.
Further information: "Module management flash
screen", Page 21
Module management
memory card
In the Module management memory card screen,
you manage the modules that are saved on the
memory card inserted in the product.
Further information: "Module management
memory card screen", Page 22
License key management In the License key management screen, you
manage the license keys for the supplementary
modules.
Further information: "License key management
screen ", Page 25
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