Fundamentals
Application
The electronic handwheel allows you to traverse the axes without needing to stand at the operating panel. You can also use the handwheel to perform control functions, such as setting up the machine or influencing program run.
Refer to your machine manual.
The machine manufacturer defines which functions are available on the handwheel and how the control evaluates these functions. This chapter describes the standard features of the handwheel.
Related topics
- Incremental jog positioning
- Handwheel superimpositioning with M118 (#21 / #4-02-1)
Activating handwheel superimpositioning with M118 (#21 / #4-02-1)
- Touch probe functions in Manual (#17 / #1-05-1) operating mode
Touch probe functions in the Manual operating mode (#17 / #1-05-1)
Overview
The control supports the following handwheels:
Handwheel | Meaning | Further information |
---|---|---|
HR 130, HR 180 | Handwheel mounted on the operating panel | |
HR 510, HR 510 FS | Handwheel without display | |
HR 520, HR 520 FS HR 550 FS | Handwheel with display with wireless transmission |
Notes
- Devices should be connected or removed only by authorized service technicians
- Only switch on the machine via a connected handwheel or a secured connection
- The machine manufacturer defines which axes you can move with the handwheel. Your machine manufacturer can also place the virtual axis VT on an axis key.
- If the handwheel is active, the control shows an icon for the selected axis in the Positions workspace. The icon indicates whether you can move the axis with the handwheel.