GP43/44
Datum 10.08.2011
Art.Nr. 79804
Änd. Stand 243/11
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GP43
GP44
ENGLISH
1. Warranty information
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In order to carry out installation correctly, we
strongly recommend this document is read very
carefully. This will ensure your own safety and the
operating reliability of the device.
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Your device has been quality controlled, tested and
is ready for use. Please observe all warnings and
information which are marked either directly on
the device or specified in this document.
•
Warranty can only be claimed for components sup-
plied by SIKO GmbH. If the system is used together
with other products, there is no warranty for the
complete system.
•
Repairs should be carried out only at our works.
If any information is missing or unclear, please
contact the SIKO sales staff.
2. Identification
Please check the particular type of unit and type
number from the identification plate. Type number
and the corresponding version are indicated in the
delivery documentation.
e. g. GP43-0023
version
number
type of unit
3. Summary description
The geared potentiometers are of very robust de-
sign and compact size.
The gear mechanism/potentiometer combination
adapts the mechanical rotating angle of the 1 or
10-turn potentiometer to the measuring range. A
slipping clutch between the gear mechanism and
the potentiometer prevents irreparable mechani-
cal damage to the potentiometer, if the end stop
is overtravelled (only valid for 10-turn potentio-
meter; 1-turn potentiometers do not have an end
stop).
The geared potentiometers is optional equipped
with an R-I transformer. The resistance values re-
lating to the potentiometer position are converted
into a loop current in the range 4 to 20 mA. This al-
lows a measuring value transmission independent-
ly from the transmission line's resistance.
Max. 3 trip control 3 switching actions.
4. Warranty information
Please handle the encoder carefully as it is a high-
precision device.
Especially do not:
•
disassemble or open the encoder (unless stipulated
in this brochure).
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link encoder's shaft with rigid couplings as this
would expose the encoder's shaft bearing to high
forces. For solid shaft encoders we recommend
the use of SIKO flexible shaft coupling type AK18.
•
knock the housing and the shaft, because this will
damage the encoder or internal parts.
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machine (bore, mill ...) flange or shaft. This could
lead to severe damage inside the encoder.
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exceed the values for the maximum axial and
radial shaft load.
•
mount the encoder incorrectly.
Otherwise manufacturer's warranty will be invalida-
ted!
NEVER ...
User Information
GP43/44
Geared Potentiometer with Limit Switches