The Configuration of wireless handwheel window
Application
The Configuration of wireless handwheel window shows the connection data of the HR 550FS wireless handwheel and provides various functions for optimizing the radio connection, such as setting the radio channel.
Related topics
- Electronic handwheel
- HR 550FS wireless handwheel
Description of function
Use the Set Up Wireless Handwheel menu item to open the Configuration of wireless handwheel window. The menu item is in the Machine Settings group of the Settings application.
Areas of the Configuration of wireless handwheel window
The Configuration area
In the Configuration area, the control displays different types of information about the connected wireless handwheel, such as the serial number.
The Statistics area
In the Statistics area, the control displays information about the transmission quality.
If the received signal quality is impaired and no longer ensures a perfect, safe stop of the axes, the wireless handwheel will perform an emergency stop.
A high value under Max. successive lost is an indication of a limited quality of reception. If the control repeatedly displays values greater than 2 during normal operation of the wireless handwheel within the desired range of use, there is a high risk of undesired disconnection.
If this occurs, try to improve the transmission quality by selecting a different channel or by increasing the transmitter power.
The Status area
In the Status area, the control displays the current status of the handwheel, such as HANDWHEEL ONLINE and pending error messages concerning the connected handwheel.
Assigning a handwheel to a handwheel holder
In order to assign a handwheel to a handwheel holder, the handwheel holder must be connected to the control hardware.
To assign a handwheel to a handwheel holder:
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Selecting the transmission power
If you reduce the transmission power, the range of the wireless handwheel will decrease.
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Setting the radio channel
If the wireless handwheel is started automatically, then the control tries to select the radio channel providing the best radio signal.
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Reactivating the handwheel
To reactivate the handwheel: | ||
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