Hubner FG 40 Series User Manual

Incremental Encoder FG 40
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5 Mounting and commissioning
5.1 Safety instructions
Personnel
Installation and commissioning must be carried out by skilled technical staff only.
NOTES!
Observe the safety instructions contained in Chapter 2 when installing or working on the
device!
5.2 Technical information
NOTES!
Do not use a hammer or similar tool when installing the device due to the risk of damage
occurring to the bearings or coupling!
Ambient temperature
The max. permissible ambient temperature depends on the speed and degree of protection of the
device, the signal frequency, the length of the signal cable and the place of installation (please refer to
Chapter 3.2).
Degree of protection
To fulfil degree of protection requirements the diameter of the connection cable must correspond to
that of the cable gland (please refer to Chapter 11 dimension drawings)!
Deep groove ball bearings
FG incremental encoders are fitted with maintenance-free, greased "for-life" deep groove bearings.
Bearings must be changed by the manufacturer only. Opening the encoder renders the guarantee null
and void.
Screw retention
We recommend using Loctite
®
243 threadlocker (medium strength) on all fastening screws to prevent
loosening.
5.3 Required tools
 Spanners: 10 mm, 22 mm, 24 mm
 Allen keys: 2 mm, 3 mm
 Flat-blade screwdrivers:
 Assembly grease
 Loctite
®
243 (medium strength threadlocker)

Hubner FG 40 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hubner
Model	FG 40 Series
Category	Media Converter
Language	English