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General mechanical information
UL certifi cation
All rotary encoders in this brochure comply
with the UL safety regulations for the USA
and the “CSA” safety regulations for
Canada.
Acceleration
Encoders are subject to various types of
acceleration during operation and
mounting.
• Vibration
The encoders are qualifi ed on a test
stand to operate with the specifi ed
acceleration values at frequencies from
55 to 2 000 Hz in accordance with
EN 60 068-2-6. However, if the
application or poor mounting causes
long-lasting resonant vibration, it can
limit performance or even damage the
encoder. Comprehensive tests of the
entire system are required.
• Shock
The encoders are qualifi ed on a test
stand for non-repetitive semi-sinusoidal
shock to operate with the specifi ed
acceleration values and duration in
accordance with EN 60 068-2-27. This
does not include permanent shock
loads, which must be tested in the
application.
• The maximum angular acceleration is
10
5
rad/s
2
(DIN 32878). This is the
highest permissible acceleration at which
the rotor will rotate without damage to
the encoder. The angular acceleration
actually attainable depends on the shaft
connection. A suffi cient safety factor is
to be determined through system tests.
Other values for rotary encoders with
functional safety are provided in the
corresponding product information
documents.
Humidity
The max. permissible relative humidity is
75 %. 95 % is permissible temporarily.
Condensation is not permissible.
Magnetic fi elds
Magnetic fi elds > 30 mT can impair the
proper function of encoders. If required,
please contact HEIDENHAIN, Traunreut.
RoHS
HEIDENHAIN has tested the products for
harmlessness of the materials as per
European Directives 2002/95/EC (RoHS)
and 2002/96/EC (WEEE). For a
Manufacturer’s Declaration on RoHS,
please refer to your sales agency.
Natural frequencies
The rotor and the couplings of ROC/ROQ/
ROD and RIC/RIQ rotary encoders, as also
the stator and stator coupling of ECN/EQN/
ERN rotary encoders, form a single
vibrating spring-mass system.
The natural frequency f
N
should be as
high as possible. A prerequisite for the
highest possible natural frequency on
ROC/ROQ/ROD or RIC/RIQ rotary
encoders is the use of a diaphragm
coupling with a high torsional rigidity C
(see Shaft couplings).
f
N
=
2 · à
·
C
1
I
f
N
: Natural frequency of the coupling in Hz
C: Torsional rigidity of the coupling in
Nm/rad
I: Moment of inertia of the rotor in kgm
2
ECN/EQN/ERN rotary encoders with their
stator couplings form a vibrating spring-
mass system whose natural frequency f
N
should be as high as possible. If radial and/
or axial acceleration forces are added, the
rigidity of the encoder bearings and the en-
coder stators is also signifi cant. If such
loads occur in your application, HEIDEN-
HAIN recommends consulting with the
main facility in Traunreut.
Protection against contact (EN 60 529)
After encoder installation, all rotating parts
must be protected against accidental
contact during operation.
Protection (EN 60 529)
The degree of protection shown in the
catalog is adapted to the usual mounting
conditions. You will fi nd the respective
values in the Specifi cations. If the given
degree of protection is not suffi cient (such
as when the encoders are mounted
vertically), the encoders should be
protected by suited measures such as
covers, labyrinth seals, or other methods.
Splash water must not contain any
substances that would have harmful
effects on the encoder parts.
Noise emission
Running noise can occur during operation,
particularly when encoders with integral
bearing or multiturn rotary encoders (with
gears) are used. The intensity may vary
depending on the mounting situation and
the speed.
Conditions for longer storage times
HEIDENHAIN recommends the following
in order to make storage times beyond
12 months possible:
• Leave the encoders in the original
packaging.
• The storage location should be dry, free
of dust, and temperature-regulated. It
should also not be subjected to
vibrations, mechanical shock or chemical
infl uences.
• For encoders with integral bearing, every
12 months (e.g. as run-in period) the
shaft should be turned at low speeds,
without axial or radial loads, so that the
bearing lubricant redistributes itself
evenly again.
Expendable parts
Encoders from HEIDENHAIN are designed
for a long service life. Preventive mainte-
nance is not required. However, they con-
tain components that are subject to wear,
depending on the application and manipula-
tion. These include in particular cables with
frequent fl exing.
Other such components are the bearings
of encoders with integral bearing, shaft
sealing rings on rotary and angle encoders,
and sealing lips on sealed linear encoders.
Insulation
The encoder housings are isolated against
internal circuits.
Rated surge voltage: 500 V
preferred value as per DIN EN 60 664-1
overvoltage category II,
contamination level 2 (no electrically
conductive contamination)
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