HR510

What is this electronic handwheel used for?

It is a portable electronic handwheel used for manual axis jogging and machine operation inputs on compatible HEIDENHAIN control systems. It enables convenient hand-guided movement for setup tasks such as positioning, alignment and touch-off.

Is it portable or panel-mounted?

This unit is portable. It is designed to be held and used at the machine, with magnetic holding pads to temporarily secure it to suitable metal surfaces.

Which control systems is it typically used with?

It is typically used as a handwheel option on HEIDENHAIN TNC straight-cut control installations (for example, systems where handwheel interfacing is provided as standard on the control side). Please confirm the machine’s specific control and PLC configuration before ordering.

How many axes can be selected from the handwheel?

The handwheel provides keys for selecting up to five axes, allowing the operator to choose the axis to jog directly from the unit.

What operator functions are available on the unit?

Typical functions include actual-position capture, axis selection, traverse direction selection and multiple preset feed-rate selections, plus additional machine-function keys that can be assigned by the machine builder.

Does it include an emergency stop button?

Yes. The portable handwheel includes an emergency stop button and two permissive buttons designed for 24 V circuits, intended to be integrated by the machine builder into the machine’s control logic.

Are the key symbols fixed or can they be changed?

The keys are designed as snap-on keys, so the key caps (and therefore the symbols) can be swapped to match different machine configurations or operator preferences, subject to the correct key set being used.

Does it come with a connection cable?

Cables and adapters are selected to suit the machine installation. Depending on the configuration, you may need a handwheel connecting cable (for example, spiral or straight cable) and an adapter cable from the handwheel interface to the main computer/control cabinet interface.

What should I check on the machine before selecting the cable and adapter?

Check the existing handwheel interface type on the machine, the available connector style (straight or angled adapter), the required overall cable length, and whether the machine is set up for a standard portable handwheel or an enhanced variant. Photos of the existing connectors and the control typeplate details are usually enough to verify the correct cable set.

Is there more than one version of this handwheel?

Yes. There is also a variant often referenced as HR 510 FS, which is used on certain machines with additional integration requirements. The correct choice depends on the machine’s handwheel interface and how the enabling and stop functions are implemented.

What is the approximate size and weight?

It is a compact handheld unit; the mass is approximately 0.6 kg. Dimensional information is typically referenced during panel layout and ergonomics checks, but it is generally sized for one-hand operation.

Can it be used to start or stop machining functions from the handwheel?

It can provide keys commonly used for functions such as NC start/stop and spindle start/stop, but the exact behaviour depends on how the machine builder configured the PLC and the assigned key functions on that specific machine.