Wixey WR550 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS
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Wixey
REMOTE PLANER READOUT
MODEL WR550
1- Slide the sensor onto the scale
NOTE
The sensor can only go on the scale one way. Be sure the
pattern on the sensor decal matches the pattern on the scale.
2- Select a mounting position
The WR550 can be mounted to a variety of machines in a number of different ways. Either the scale or the
sensor can be mounted to a non moving part of the machine as long as the travel direction of the sensor on
the scale is in the proper direction as indicated by the arrow and + sign on the sensor decal. (FIG 1-5).
TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN
FIG 1
FIG 3
TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN
:
• Always turn off the power and unplug your
machine before installing the WR550
Scale
TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN
Sensor Sensor decal
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FIG 2
HEAD MOVES UP AND DOWN
FIG 4
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TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN
FIG 5
3- Mounting the Scale
The scale mounting assembly can be located at any position along the scale. The “L” bracket can be
removed and re-attached to the assembly in different positions (steps 1-3 in FIG 6). The slots in the “L”
bracket are used to adjust the scale perpendicular to the table surface (FIG 7).
SCALE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
JAWS
1. LOOSEN
BOLT
AND
LOCK KNOB
USING THE 5.5mm DRILL AND 2-M6 x 12mm
LONG THREAD FORMING SCREWS ATTACH
THE L-BRACKET TO THE MACHINE.
FIG 7
L-BRACKET
FIG 6
2. SLIDE THE
SCALE MOUNTING
ASSEMBLY TO
ANY POSITION ON
THE SCALE.
(REMOVING THE
SPRING MAY
MAKE THIS STEP
EASIER)
3. TIGHTEN THE BOLT AND
LOCK KNOB. BE SURE THE
JAWS ARE ALIGNED FLAT
WHEN DONE. REPLACE THE
SPRING IF IT WAS REMOVED.
PUT A DROP OF OIL ON THE END OF THE
SCREWS. USE A DRILL DRIVER OR
RACTHET WRENCH AND PUSH THEM INTO
THE HOLE WHILE TURNING SLOWLY
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4- Mounting the Magnet Connector
There are 4 tabs on the sensor where the Magnet can attach. There are also a number of possible positions
to assemble the Support Arm, Magnet Connector, and Magnet (FIG 8-9).
SUPORRT
ARM
FIG 8
M6
CARRIAGE
BOLT,
NUT AND
WASHER
USING THE 5.5mm DRILL AND 2-M6 x 12mm LONG
THREAD FORMING SCREWS ATTACH THE
SUPPORT ARM TO THE MACHINE.
FIG 9
MAGNET
CONNECTOR
MAGNET
MAGNET
ATTACHMENT
TABS
PUT A DROP OF OIL ON THE END OF THE
SCREWS. USE A DRILL DRIVER OR RACTHET
WRENCH AND PUSH THEM INTO THE HOLE
WHILE TURNING SLOWLY
5-Mount the display and connect the Cat 5E cable
Find a suitable location to mount the display (FIG 10). After it is mounted, connect one end of the Cat 5E
cable to the display and the other end to the sensor (FIG11). Carefully route the cable using the 4 adhesive
backed cable clips. Be sure to use a solvent to clean the surface before applying each clip (FIG12).
NOTE: If you purchase a shorter Cat 5E cable to use be sure that is a shielded style noted by the
metal encased plug.
USING THE 3.6mm DRILL AND 2- M4 x 8mm LONG
THREAD FORMING SCREWS ATTACH THE
DISPLAY MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE
MACHINE.
FIG 11
FIG 10
LOOSEN
NUTS TO
ADJUST
VIEWING
ANGLE
FIG 12
PUT A DROP OF OIL ON THE
END OF THE SCREWS. USE A
NUT DRIVER AND PUSH THEM
INTO THE HOLE WHILE
TURNING SLOWLY
CABLE CLIP
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