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INSTRUCTIONS

Wixey

REMOTE PLANER READOUT

MODEL WR550

1- Slide the sensor onto 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).

NOTE

• Always turn off the power and unplug your

machine before installing the WR550

The sensor can only go on the scale one way. Be sure the

pattern on the sensor decal matches the pattern on the scale.

Scale

Sensor Sensor decal

TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN

FIG 1

TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN

FIG 2

TABLE MOVES UP AND DOWN

FIG 3

HEAD MOVES UP AND DOWN

FIG 4

Summary of content (8 pages)

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INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: • Always turn off the power and unplug your machine before installing the WR550 Wixey REMOTE PLANER READOUT Scale MODEL WR550 1- Slide the sensor onto the scale The sensor can only go on the scale one way. Be sure the pattern on the sensor decal matches the pattern on the scale. Sensor Sensor decal 2- Select a mounting position The WR550 can be mounted to a variety of machines in a number of different ways.
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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.
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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). USING THE 5.5mm DRILL AND 2-M6 x 12mm LONG THREAD FORMING SCREWS ATTACH THE SUPPORT ARM TO THE MACHINE. FIG 8 SUPORRT ARM MAGNET CONNECTOR M6 CARRIAGE BOLT, NUT AND WASHER FIG 9 MAGNET ATTACHMENT TABS PUT A DROP OF OIL ON THE END OF THE SCREWS.
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6- Readout Operation ON/OFF and CALIBRATION INSTALL 2 AAA BATTERIES (not included) IN/MM ABS IN ABS/INC 0.000 ON/OFF HOLD TO CAL • PUSH MOMENTARILY TO TURN OFF AND ON • HOLD FOR 3-5 SECONDS TO CALIBRATE AND SET TO 0.000 ABS/INC IN/MM ABSOLUTE MEASURING MODE ABSOLUTE MEASURING MODE TOGGLES BETWEEN INCHES AND MILLIMETERS IN/MM ABS/INC INCH MODE ABS IN 2.375 ON/OFF TOGGLES BETWEEN ABSOLUTE AND INCREMENTAL IN/MM ABS/INC ON/OFF ABS IN 2.
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7-Calibration Follow steps 1-7 below to accurately calibrate your readout. 1. RUN A FLAT BOARD 1” THICK OR LESS THROUGH THE MACHINE MAKING SURE THAT MATERIAL IS REMOVE FROM THE ENTIRE TOP SURFACE. DO NOT CHANGE THE SETTING WHEN DONE. 2. CUT A SMALL SECTION OF BOARD TAKING CARE TO AVOID THE END WHICH MAY HAVE SOME SNIPE 5. PLACE THE CUT PIECE OF BOARD BETWEEN THE JAWS AND MAKE SURE THEY CLAMP FLAT AND TIGHT. 3. LOOSEN THE LOCK KNOB 4. LIFT THE SCALE UPWARDS TO OPEN THE JAWS. DO NOT OPEN MORE THAN 1”.
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8-Removing an Exact Amount of Material Follow steps 1-3 below when you want to make a final pass to remove an exact amount of material. 1. AFTER RUNNING A BOARD THROUGH THE CUTTER HEAD DO NOT ADJUST THE HEIGHT IN/MM ABS/INC ON/OFF IN/MM ABS/INC ON/OFF INC INC IN -0.035 HOLD TO CAL IN 3. ADJUST THE CUTTER HEAD UNTIL THE DISPLAY SHOWS THE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL YOU WOULD LIKE REMOVED 0.000 HOLD TO CAL 2. PRESS TO PUT INTO THE INC MODE AND SET THE DISPLAY TO 0.
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Loses calibration • Make sure that your machine is properly grounded. • Route the cable away from electric motors or other electrical controls. • Check for dirt on the scale or inside the sensor. Remove and clean if needed. • Check for static discharges from a nearby dust collector or other source Note: If a static discharge from your finger zaps the readout or a nearby dust collector happens to zap your machine it can cause this error.
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ITEM PART NO. 1 WR5501 2 3 DESCRIPTION QTY. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION sensor 1 17 WR5519 M3 hex nut WR5502 display 1 18 WR5520 M6 flat washer 4 WR5503 scale 1 19 WR5521 M6 x 12mm long carriage bolt 1 4 WR5504 sensor strip 1 20 WR5506 extension spring 1 5 WR5508 wedge 1 21 WR5522 5.5mm drill bit 1 6 WR5509 "L" bracket 1 22 WR5523 3.