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Instruction manual 

RE 29696-01-B/2021-06-15, replaces: 2021-05-20, EN

Electronic joysticks 

and control grips

4THE5, EC

Summary of Contents for Rexroth 4THE5 Series

Page 1: ...Instruction manual RE 29696 01 B 2021 06 15 replaces 2021 05 20 EN Electronic joysticks and control grips 4THE5 EC ...

Page 2: ...concerning a certain condition or suitability for a certain application can be derived from our information The information given does not release the user from the obligation of own judgment and verification It must be remembered that our products are subject to a natural process of wear and aging The cover shows an example application The product delivered may differ from the image on the cover ...

Page 3: ...on property damage and product damage 11 4 Scope of delivery 12 5 About this product 13 5 1 Product description 13 5 2 Product identification 14 6 Transport and storage 15 6 1 Storing the joystick 15 7 Installation 16 7 1 Unpacking 16 7 2 Installation conditions 16 7 3 Installing the joystick 16 7 3 1 Preparation 16 7 3 2 General instructions 16 7 3 3 Installation 17 7 3 4 Notice on wiring and cir...

Page 4: ...Read this documentation completely in particular chapter 2 Safety instructions on page 7 and chapter 3 General instructions on property damage and product damage on page 11 before you start working with the product 1 2 Required and supplementary documentation Only commission the product if the documentation marked with the book symbol is available to you and you have understood and observed it Tab...

Page 5: ...ntion to the danger Signal word identifies the degree of the danger Type and source of danger indicates the type and source of the danger Consequences describes what occurs if safety instructions are disregarded Precautions states how the danger can be avoided Table 2 Hazard classes as defined in ANSI Z535 6 Warning sign signal word Meaning DANGER Identifies a dangerous situation that will result ...

Page 6: ...stick 4THE5 and the Ergonomic control grips EC the designation product or joystick will be used in the following 1 3 4 Abbreviations This documentation uses the following abbreviations Table 5 Abbreviations Abbreviation Meaning ANSI American National Standards Institute is an organization that coordinates the development of voluntary standards in the United States CAN Controller Area Network EMC E...

Page 7: ...he joystick may only be commissioned after it has been installed in the machine system for which it is intended and the safety of the entire system has been established in accordance with the Machinery Directive Generally the joystick must be operated within the operating ranges specified and approved in the data sheet 29696 29697 particularly with regard to voltage temperature vibration shock and...

Page 8: ... supervision of skilled personnel Skilled personnel refers to persons who possess the professional training knowledge and experience as well as the understanding of the regulations relevant to the work to be done that are necessary to recognize possible dangers and take the appropriate safety measures Skilled personnel must follow the rules relevant to their field and have the necessary expert kno...

Page 9: ...ation e g in safety related parts of a control system functional safety Only commission the product if it has been determined that the end product e g machinery system in which the Rexroth products are installed complies with the country specific provisions safety regulations and standards for the application Use tools appropriate for the work being performed and wear appropriate protective clothi...

Page 10: ... or connecting or disconnecting the connector Protect the machine system against being re energized CAUTION Improper cable and line routing Risk of stumbling and property damage Improper routing of cables and lines can cause a risk of stumbling as well as damage to equipment and components e g due to lines and connectors being torn off Always install cables and lines in a way that nobody can fall ...

Page 11: ...g painting operations Improper cleaning Product can be damaged Plug all openings with appropriate protective equipment to prevent cleaning agents from entering the joystick Never use solvents or aggressive cleaning agents Clean the joystick using only water and a plastic cleaning agent if necessary Do not direct the high pressure cleaner to sensitive components e g joystick base rubber parts bello...

Page 12: ...2021 06 15 4 Scope of delivery 1 3 2 Fig 1 4THE5 electronic joystick The scope of delivery is defined by fully assembled joysticks incl bellow 3 or stand alone joystick base 1 or control grip 2 Multiple type of packaging exist according to the batch size ordered ...

Page 13: ...wers to many configuration of controls allowing to have an efficient and easy interface with the machine Thanks to its various type of output the joystick is compatible with Bosch Rexroth controllers 4THEC5 CAN joystick for application in safety related parts of control systems up to PLc Vbat supply 4THED5 CAN joystick for application in safety related parts of control systems up to PLd Vbat suppl...

Page 14: ...terial number 1 on the label of the base 1 Fig 2 Material number on sticker on the base The product can be identified using the material number 2 on the label of the body of the control grip 2 Fig 3 Material number on sticker on the control grip The material number of the control grip can differ from the kit material number as it consists of other parts for assembly e g screws Order full joystick ...

Page 15: ...ort company and Bosch Rexroth immediately If the joystick is dropped it is not permissible to use it any longer as invisible damage could have a negative impact on reliability 6 1 Storing the joystick Storage time 2 years at an average relative humidity of 60 and a temperature between 20 C and 40 C Short term for up to 100 hours a storage temperature of 40 C and 85 C shall be permissible Requireme...

Page 16: ...n and commissioning Do not install the joystick close to parts that generate considerable heat e g exhaust Lines are to be routed with sufficient distance from hot or moving vehicle parts A sufficient distance to radio systems must be maintained Before electric welding and painting operations the joystick must be disconnected from the power supply and the joystick connector must be removed Cables ...

Page 17: ...oot has no pannel IP relevance 4 Connect the product with caution regarding the pin out written on the installation drawing 7 3 4 Notice on wiring and circuitry Lines from the joystick to the electronics must not be routed close to other power conducting lines in the machine The wiring harness should be mechanically secured in the area in which the joystick is installed If possible lines should be...

Page 18: ...ignment Table 6 Pin assignment Pin CAN version PWM version Analog version 1 VBat 5 V regulated 5 V regulated 2 GND GND GND 3 CAN_IN High Axis 1 Principal Axis 1 Principal 4 CAN_IN Low Axis 1 Redundant Axis 1 Redundant 5 CAN_OUT High Axis 2 Principal Axis 2 Principal 6 CAN_OUT Low Axis 2 Redundant Axis 2 Redundant 1 Make sure that the DEUTSCH mating connector is in de energized condition 2 Connect ...

Page 19: ...or this reason this chapter of the manual does not contain any information on adjustment options Use the product only within the performance range specified in the technical data 10 Maintenance and repair 10 1 Cleaning and care NOTICE Damage to bellows connectors and electronics electrics due to mechanical effects The water jet of a high pressure cleaner may damage the bellows connectors and elect...

Page 20: ...nd the warranty will be voided Spare parts can be found online at www boschrexroth com eshop Address all questions regarding repair to your responsible Bosch Rexroth service 11 Removal and replacement Only disassemble the joystick when de energized and depressurized 12 Disposal Careless disposal of the joystick can lead to environmental pollution Dispose of the joystick and the packaging material ...

Page 21: ...that all contacts in the mating connector are correctly fitted and latched Make sure that the mating connector is connected to the joystick until latching x x x Short circuit of the output signals of the joystick by Damage to the insulation in the connected wiring harness Check the joystick and machine harness for obvious damage Replace the product if needed Joystick supplies incorrect or no signa...

Page 22: ...h Rexroth AG RE 29696 01 B 2021 06 15 15 Technical data The permissible technical data of the joystick can be found in data sheet 29696 or 29697 The data sheet can be found in the online product catalog at www boschrexroth com p THE5 ...

Page 23: ... I Identification 14 Inspection 20 Installation 16 Preparation 16 Installation conditions 16 Intended use 7 M Maintenance 19 20 O Operation 19 P Product description 13 Property damage 11 Q Qualification 8 R Repair 20 Replacement 20 Required documentation 4 S Safety instructions 7 General 9 Product specific 10 Signal word 5 Scope of delivery 12 Storage 15 Symbols 5 T Technical data 22 Transport 15 ...

Page 24: ...Bosch Rexroth AG BP 101 91 bd Irène Joliot Curie 69634 Vénissieux Cedex France Tel 33 47878 5252 www boschrexroth com Subject to change RE 29696 01 B 2021 06 15 ...

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