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The HEIDENHAIN's new HR 550 FS handwheel features directional keys of the machine operating panel to move the machine axes manually or in incremental jog. The HR 550 FS is a wireless, portable handwheels allowing you to be close to the action, appreciate a close-up view of the setup process, and control the infeed responsively and precisely.  The HR 550 FS offers safety functions and fulfill the requirements of performance level d, category 3, according to EN ISO 13849-1. Moreover, the HR 550 FS meets the requirement of EN 60950.  The HR 550 FS can be connected to the iTNC 530 with the following software:
• NC software 340 49x-06 or higher
• NC software 606 42x-01 (HSCI) or higher
The connecting and adapter cables are identical with those of the HR 420 and HR 520.

The HEIDENHAIN HR 550 FS offers the following features...

• Wireless 16 channels (ISM; 2.4 GHz) transmission, which is exceedingly simple to use up to 20 meters away
• Continuous duty typically 6 hours
• HRA 551 handwheel holder/docking/charging station
• Monochrome 6-line display (128 x 64 pixels)
• 6 keys for axis selection (symbols can be exchanged)
• 6 keys with permanent NC functions
• 6 keys with LEDs for free assignment via the PLC (symbols can be exchanged)
• 2 override potentiometers for feed rate and spindle speed
• 5 soft keys for menu-guided operation
• Emergency stop button (dual-channel)
• 2 permissive buttons (dual-channel)