User Information
AP03/1
Absolute Electronic Position Indicator
ENGLISH
1. Warranty information
• 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.
• 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
supplied 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.
AP03/1-0023
3. Installation
For mounting, the degree of protection specified
AP03/1
Datum 13.02.2003
version number
type of unit
Art.Nr. 78439
must be observed. If necessary, protect the unit
against environmental influences such as sprayed
water, dust, knocks, extreme temperatures.
Mounting of the position indicator is either made
by the tapped holes on rear of the unit or by using
the torque pin. Shaft and shaft angle must be
correctly aligned and the admissable shaft load
must not be exceeded! If shaft and flange are not
at right angles, strain in the bearings or even
premature failure will result.
Attention! Do not strike the shaft end; you risk
damaging the coded disk!
Torque pin
Sense of rotation
Fig. 1: Mounting
4. Electrical connection
Use terminal box AK03 to connect position indica-
tor AP03/1. AK03 and AP09 are linked by a 15 pole
SUB-D connector. AK03 itself has a 25 pin screw
terminal strip. Through the PG-glands up to three
lines are routed into the terminal box. Connection
and use of the PG-glands are described below.
Information on operating safety
• Wiring must only be carried out with power off.
• Provide standed wires with ferrules.
Z.Nr. 8665015
Calibration screw
Änd.Stand 63/03
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