KEBA KeWheel The adaptive Rotary-Push Button

KeWheel – Combine overrides and handwheels in one

device. Use case improvements for „trial NC program

runs” are easy and efficient to create.

Adaptive hand wheel

• Different haptic elements

• Force feedback function

• Blocking at critical positions

• Combinable with push functions

Dynamic override function

• Change rapid traverse /

forward feed / spindle

• Set override position

• Reset of end stops

• Combinable with push function

Haptic feedback for intuitive control

With the fully adaptive Rotary-Push Button KeWheel as the

main operating element, input devices, such as overrides,

handwheels, mode-selection switches, axis travel buttons

and the user interface, can be combined in a single device.

The KeWheel provides the operator with additional informa

tion about the condition of the machine through wide-rang

ing haptic feedback. Blind operation and staying focused on

the process is therefore supported.

Due to the magnetorheological fluid used in the KeWheel,

several sensory effects and holding torques can be gener

ated instantly.

Wide range of haptic feedback

through MRFtechnology

The use of magnetorheological fluid (MRF) allows the imple

mentation of improved use cases on the HMI. The response

speed of the MRF technology makes various feedback pat

terns, such as ripples, blocking or torque levels possible. As

a result, different mechanical properties can be combined in

just one operating element.

The opportunities of this new patented technology comprise

KeWheel modes such as overrides for rapid traverse, for

ward feed, spindle, different handwheels, user interface input

options, hold to run buttons, and many more. The KeWheel

and all its functions can be easily integrated via a real-time

fieldbus, such as PROFINET.

Anyway, to cut a long story short –

you need to feel this!

Technical Data

KeWheel

General

• Rated supply voltage: 24 V DC

• Power consumption: max. 40 W

• Protection class: IP65 front side

Electrical properties

• Push function specification:

Durability >1.000.000 switching cycles @ 20 N force

• Sensor specification:

Encoder resolution 4096 increments / revolution

Durability >1.000.000 revolutions

Interface option

• Modbus RTU

• Profinet/EtherCAT with optional EP500

Mechanical properties

KeWheel dimensions above mounting plate

(without knob)

• Diameter: 43 mm

• Height: 35 mm

Dimensions under mounting plate

• Width: 85 mm

• Length: 85 mm

• Depth: 45 mm

• Weight: 440 g

Knob design

• Outer diameter: 48 mm

• Height: 39 mm