Heindenhain ND280 - 662205-22

Operating Instructions
ND 280
English (en)
11/2013
ND 280 screen
ND 280 front panel
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Controls and displays
1 Status bar
Current operating mode: Actual Value, Distance-To-Go
Current display mode for input X1
SCL shown in black: Scaling factor is active
COMP shown in black: Error compensation or axis-error compensation is active for the currently displayed axis
.
Elapsed time of running stopwatch: If the stopwatch is stopped, the box appears dimmed.
mm, inch, DEG, DMS or rad: Currently active unit of measure
Currently active datum: The ND 280 allows you to work with two different datums.
Indicates the soft-key page (soft-key row) you are currently on.
2 Position display: Current position value (length or angle)
3 Message line for displaying information, errors or warnings
4 Status display:
 SET: If you enter a new value during datum setting, the SET symbol will start flashing.
 REF: The REF symbol is flashing until the reference mark evaluation for the displayed axis has been
completed (if an incremental encoder is connected).
5 and 6 Soft keys and soft-key buttons for executing functions
1,2,3,4... Numeric input keys
ENTER Use the ENTER key to confirm your entry or to return to the previous screen.
C Use the C key to clear an entry, acknowledge an error message or return to the previous screen.
The NAVIGATION key moves through the soft-key pages (soft-key rows).
7 Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to move between fields within a form or menu items (parameters) within a
menu.
ND 280 rear panel
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X32/X31 X1
Connections
1 Power switch
2 Power connection with fuse
3 Ground (protective earthing)
X1 for a HEIDENHAIN encoder with 11 µApp, 1 Vpp or EnDat interface (purely serial)
X32/X31 Two serial ports for data transfer: RS-232-C/V.24 (X31) and USB Type B (UART, X32)
Introduction
Introduction
Software version
The software version is shown on the power-up screen of the ND 280.
This manual describes the functions that are available in

the ND 280 and the installation of the units.
Symbols within notes

Every note is marked with a symbol on the left indicating to the
operator the type and/or potential severity of the note.
General information
e. g. on the behavior of the ND 280.
Refer to accompanying documents

e.g. when a special tool is required for a function.
Danger to the operator, workpiece or internal

components
e.g. danger of collision
Electrical hazard
e. g. danger of electrical shock when opening a housing.
The ND 280 must be prepared by a qualified and

authorized technician to perform this function.
Fonts
The chart below shows how the different variables (soft keys, hard
keys, forms and form fields) are represented within the text of this
manual:
 Soft keys – SETUP soft key
 Hard keys – ENTER hard key
 Menus and forms – UNITS OF MEASURE form
 Parameters and input fields – ANGULAR field
 Data in fields - ON, OFF
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I Working with the ND 280 position display unit ..... 11
I – 1 ND 280 position display unit ..... 12
I – 2 Fundamentals of positioning ..... 13
Datums ..... 13
Actual position, nominal position and distance-to-go ..... 14
Absolute workpiece positions ..... 15
Incremental workpiece positions ..... 15
Incremental position encoders ..... 16
Absolute position encoders ..... 16
Reference marks ..... 17
I – 3 Basic functions of the ND 280 ..... 18
ND 280 power-up ..... 18
Reference mark evaluation ..... 19
Working without reference mark evaluation ..... 19
ND 280 shutdown ..... 19
Standard screen layout ..... 20
Soft-key functions on the standard screen ..... 21
Data input ..... 22
Integrated help system ..... 23
Data input forms ..... 24
Instruction box messages ..... 24
Error messages ..... 24
I – 4 Job Setup ..... 25
Operating modes ..... 25
Datum setting ..... 26
Setting the display value for one axis ..... 26
Calling the JOB SETUP menu ..... 27
Unit of measure ..... 28
Scaling factor ..... 29
Value for datum point ..... 30
Stopwatch ..... 30
Console adjustment ..... 31
Language ..... 31
I – 5 Error messages ..... 32
Overview ..... 32
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II Installation, specifications ..... 33
II – 1 Installation and electrical connection ..... 34
Items supplied ..... 34
Optional accessories ..... 34
Mounting ..... 35
Environmental conditions ..... 35
Mounting location ..... 35
ND 280 – Mounting and installation ..... 35
Electromagnetic compatibility/
CE compliance ..... 36
Electrical connection ..... 37
Electrical requirements ..... 37
Wiring the power connector ..... 37
Grounding ..... 37
Preventative maintenance or repair ..... 38
Connecting the encoders ..... 38
D-sub connection X1 (15-pin, female) for the following input signals ..... 38
II – 2 Installation Setup ..... 40
INSTALLATION SETUP menu ..... 40
Setting up the encoder ..... 41
Incremental linear encoder ..... 42
Incremental rotary encoder ..... 43
Absolute encoder ..... 44
Using an absolute multiturn rotary encoder as a linear encoder ..... 44
Configuring the display ..... 45
Linear encoder ..... 45
Rotary encoder ..... 45
Counter settings ..... 46
Error compensation ..... 47
Linear error compensation (not for rotary encoders) ..... 48
Non-linear error compensation ..... 49
Setting up the serial port ..... 53
Setting up the data interface ..... 53
Diagnostics ..... 55
Keypad test ..... 55
Display test ..... 55
Encoder test ..... 56
Power supply ..... 58
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II – 3 Encoder parameters ..... 59
Table values ..... 59
HEIDENHAIN linear encoders ..... 59
HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders ..... 60
II – 4 Data interface ..... 61
Data communication ..... 61
Serial data transfer with the Import or Export function ..... 62
Data transfer from the ND 280 to a printer ..... 62
Data transfer from the ND 280 to a PC ..... 62
Importing data into the ND 280 from a PC ..... 63
Data format ..... 63
Control characters ..... 63
Software update (firmware update) installation ..... 64
Wiring the connecting cable ..... 65
USB Type B (UART), socket as per IEC 61076-3-108 ..... 66
External operation via RS-232-C/V.24 or USB interface ..... 67
Key commands ..... 67
Description of key commands ..... 68
Key is pressed (TXXXX commands) ..... 69
Output of screen contents (AXXXX commands) ..... 69
Execute function (FXXXX commands) ..... 73
Execute special function (SXXXX commands) ..... 73
II – 5 Measured value output ..... 74
Alternatives for starting measured value output ..... 74
Measured-value output via the serial data interface X31 or X32 ..... 74
Propagation times ..... 75
Duration of measured value transfer ..... 76
Example: Data sequence during measured-value output ..... 76
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II – 6 Input and output of parameter list and error compensation table ..... 77
Text file ..... 77
Output format of the parameter list ..... 78
First line ..... 78
Second line ..... 78
Subsequent lines for the individual parameters ..... 78
Last line ..... 78
Example of a parameter list ..... 79
ND 280 with rotary encoder connected to input X1 ..... 79
Output format of the error compensation table ..... 81
First line ..... 81
Second line ..... 81
Third line ..... 81
Fourth line ..... 81
Fifth line ..... 82
Sixth line ..... 83
Subsequent lines for further compensation values ..... 83
Last line ..... 83
Examples of error compensation tables ..... 84
ND 280 with linear encoder connected to input X1 ..... 84
II – 7 Specifications for ..... 86
ND 280 ..... 86
II – 8 Dimensions ..... 88
ND 280 ..... 88
II – 9 Accessories ..... 89
ID numbers for accessories ..... 89
Mounting base for installation in 19-inch electrical cabinet ..... 90
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Working with
the ND 280 position
display unit
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I – 1 ND 280 position display unit
I – 1 ND 280 position display unit
The ND 280 position display unit from HEIDENHAIN is designed for
measuring devices, adjustment and testing equipment, automated
tasks, as well as infeed and positioning tasks with one axis that can
be moved manually.
A HEIDENHAIN linear/angular/rotary encoder or a length gauge with
11 µApp, 1 Vpp or EnDat (purely serial) interface can be connected to
the ND 280.
The following functions are available on the ND 280:
 Multilingual user guidance: Language can be selected by the user
 REF reference-mark evaluation for distance-coded or single
reference marks
 Length and angle display Fig. I.1 ND 280
 Distance-To-Go or Actual Value operating mode
 Two datums
 Scaling factor
 Stopwatch
 Reset or Preset function
 Linear or non-linear error compensation for axis-error
compensation
 There are two serial ports for transmitting measured values,
compensation values or configuration parameters to a PC or printer:
The data can be transferred via the RS 232-C/V.24 or the USB Type
B (UART) interface. It is also possible to download software via the
serial interface.
 Diagnostic functions for testing the encoder, the keyboard, the
screen and the supply voltage
 The integrated help system provides information and assistance in
any situation.
12 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

I – 2 Fundamentals of positioning
Datums
The workpiece drawing identifies a certain point on the workpiece
(usually a corner) as the absolute datum and perhaps one or more
other points as relative datums. Z
The datum setting procedure establishes these points as the origin of
the absolute or relative coordinate systems. The workpiece, which is ?
aligned with the machine axes, is moved to a certain position relative
to the length gauge and the display is set either to zero or to another ?
appropriate value. ?
Fig. I.2 Length gauge without datum setting:

Unknown assignment of measured values
to positions
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30
20
10
Fig. I.3 Length gauge with datum setting: Known

assignment of measured values to positions
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Actual position, nominal position and
distance-to-go
The position of the length gauge at any given moment is called the
actual position, while the position that the length gauge is to move
to is called the nominal position. The distance from the nominal
position to the actual position is called the distance-to-go (see Fig.
I.4).
I
R
S
Fig. I.4 Nominal position S, actual position I and

distance-to-go R

Absolute workpiece positions
Each position on the workpiece is uniquely identified by its absolute
coordinates (see Fig. I.5).
Example: Absolute coordinates of position 1: Z = 20 mm
If you are drilling or milling a workpiece according to a workpiece
drawing with absolute coordinates, you are moving the tool or length
gauge to the value of the coordinates.
20 1
0
Fig. I.5 Position 1: definition through absolute

coordinates
Incremental workpiece positions

A position can also be referenced to the preceding nominal position.
For this, the relative datum must be set to the preceding nominal
position. Such coordinates are referred to as incremental
coordinates (increment = increase). They are also called incremental
or chain dimensions (since the positions are defined as a chain of
dimensions). Incremental coordinates are identified by a preceding I.
Example: Incremental coordinate of position 3 referenced to position
2 see Fig. I.6. 10 3
Absolute coordinate of position 2: Z = 10 mm 10 2
Incremental coordinates of position 3: IZ = 10 mm
0
If you are drilling or milling a workpiece according to a workpiece
drawing with incremental coordinates, you are moving the tool or
length gauge by the value of the coordinates.
Fig. I.6 Position 3: definition through incremental

coordinates
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Incremental position encoders
Incremental linear and rotary encoders from HEIDENHAIN convert the
movements of, for example, a length gauge into electrical signals. A Z
position display unit, such as the ND 280, constantly evaluates these
signals and calculates the actual positions of the length gauge, which Y
it displays as a numerical value on the screen.
If there is a power interruption, the calculated position will no longer X
correspond to the actual position of the length gauge. When power is
restored, you can re-establish this relationship with the aid of the
reference marks on the position encoders and the ND 280's reference
mark evaluation feature.
Fig. I.7 Linear position encoder, here for the X axis
Absolute position encoders

Absolute linear and angle encoders from HEIDENHAIN transmit the
absolute position value to the position display unit immediately after
switch-on. This way the assignment of the actual position to the
position of, for example, a length gauge is re-established directly after
switch-on.
The encoder reads the absolute position information directly from the
scale graduation (see Fig. I.8), and transmits it serially to the position
display unit via the bidirectional EnDat interface.
Fig. I.8 Scale grating for absolute position encoders

Reference marks
Encoders normally contain one or more reference marks (see Fig. I.9)
which the ND 280's reference mark evaluation feature uses to re-
establish datum positions after a power interruption. There are two
main options available for reference marks: fixed and distance-coded.
Encoders with distance-coded reference marks have marks
separated by a specific encryption pattern that allows the ND 280 to
use any two pair of marks along the length of the encoder to re-
establish the prior datums. This configuration means that the operator
only has to travel a very short distance, anywhere along the encoder,
to re-establish the datums when the ND 280 is turned back on.
Encoders with fixed reference marks have one or more marks on
fixed intervals. To re-establish the datums correctly, it is necessary to
use the same exact reference mark, during the reference mark
evaluation routine, that was used when the datum was first
established.
Danger to workpiece! Fig. I.9 Linear scales – with distance-coded

reference marks (upper illustration) and one
The established datums cannot be restored from one reference mark (lower illustration)
power cycle to the next if the reference marks were not
crossed before the datums were set.
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I – 3 Basic functions of the ND 280
ND 280 power-up
Switch on the ND 280. The power switch is located

on the back of the ND. After switching the ND 280 on,
or after a power failure, the power-up screen will
appear (see Fig. I.10). The green LED on the front
panel lights up. The power-up screen shows the
position display unit model as well as the ID and
version number of the currently installed software.
Press the LANGUAGE soft key if you want to change the

conversational language (see Fig. I.11). Press ENTER to confirm your
selection.
Fig. I.10 Power-up screen
Press the HELP soft key to call the integrated help system.
Press any key to call the standard screen.
Your ND 280 is now ready for operation in the Actual Value operating
mode. If an incremental encoder is connected to the ND, the REF
symbol is flashing. At this point the reference mark evaluation should
be completed (see "Reference mark evaluation" on page 19).
If an absolute encoder is connected to the ND, the encoder Fig. I.11 Selecting the language
automatically transmits the absolute position value to the position
display unit.
 If necessary, you can change the language later, see

"Language" on page 31.
 To update your software version (firmware version), see
"Software update (firmware update) installation" on page
64.
 The idle time after which the ND activates the screen
saver can be defined (factory default setting: 120 min,
see "Console adjustment" on page 31). The red LED on
the front panel lights up. To reactivate the screen, press
any key or move the encoder.
 You can deactivate the power-up screen in order to
display the standard screen immediately after power up
(see "Counter settings" on page 46).

Reference mark evaluation
The ND 280's REF reference mark evaluation feature automatically re-
establishes the relationship between axis-slide or length gauge
positions and display values that you last defined by setting the datum.
Reference mark evaluation if an incremental encoder is connected
(see Fig. I.12):
 If the REF symbol is flashing, cross over the reference marks.
 The REF mark evaluation feature determines the correct display
value and the REF symbol stops flashing.
Working without reference mark evaluation

 Press the NO REF soft key to exit the reference mark evaluation
routine and continue. Fig. I.12 Screen for establishing reference marks
 Switch the ND 280 off and then on again to activate reference mark
evaluation at a later time.
Danger to workpiece!
If an encoder is set up without reference marks, or if the
reference marks have not been crossed over, then the
REF indicator will appear dimmed, and datums set from
any axis will be lost once power is turned off. This means
that it is not possible to re-establish the relationship
between axis slide positions and display values after a
power interruption (switch-off).
ND 280 shutdown
Switch off the ND 280. The parameter settings and

error compensation tables will be retained on a power
cycle.
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Standard screen layout
In addition to displaying position information, the ND 280 standard
1
screen also displays information on settings and operating modes at
any time (see Fig. I.13). The standard screen is divided into the
following areas: 2
1 Status bar
 Current operating mode: Actual Value,
3
Distance-To-Go.
4
 X1: Current display mode of axis.
 SCL shown in black: Scale factor is active. 5
 COMP shown in black: Error compensation is active for the
displayed axis.
Fig. I.13 Standard screen
 Elapsed time of running stopwatch: If the stopwatch is
stopped, the box appears dimmed.
 MM, INCH, DEG, DMS or RAD: Currently active unit of
measure.
 Currently active datum: The ND 280 allows you to work with
two different datums.
 Indicates the soft-key page (soft-key row) you are currently on.
2 Position display
 Length display:
Current axis value with algebraic sign.
 Angle display:
Current angle value with algebraic sign and unit of measure for
display values in degrees, minutes or seconds.
3 Message line
 The message line provides information on the required data
input or procedures, which is intended to support you in using
the position display unit.
 If errors or warnings occur, they show up in flashing letters in
the message line. Acknowledge the message with the C key.
 If a multiturn rotary encoder is connected, the ND shows the
number of revolutions at the right edge of the message line.
4 Status display
 Set: If you enter a new value during datum setting, the SET
symbol will start flashing.
 REF: The REF symbol is flashing in black until the reference
mark evaluation for the displayed axis has been completed (if an
incremental encoder is connected).
5 Soft keys
The NAVIGATION key (shown at left) allows you to move
through the two pages of selectable soft-key functions.
Press the corresponding soft key directly below each soft
key label to execute the soft-key function. The soft-key
assignment varies depending on the ND's operating
mode.

Soft-key functions on the standard screen
There are two pages (rows) of soft-key functions. Use the
NAVIGATION key (shown at left) to move through the pages.
The page indicator in the status bar shows the number of
pages. The darkened page indicates the page you are currently Fig. I.14 Page indicator
on. This manual provides more information about each soft key
on the pages indicated in the table below.
Soft key page 1:
Soft key Function Page

SETUP Opens the JOB SETUP menu and Page 25
provides access to the
INSTALLATION SETUP soft key.
DATUM Switches the datum (see datum Page 26,

display in the status bar). Page 30,
PRESET Sets the axis value to the preset Page 26

value for the datum.
RESET  Actual Value mode: Resets the Page 26

selected datum of the displayed
axis to zero.
 Distance-To-Go mode: Resets
the distance-to-go for the
displayed axis to zero.
Soft key page 2:
Soft key Function Page

HELP Calls the integrated help system. Page 23
PRINT Transmits the current measured Page 74

value to a connected PC or printer
via the serial interface.
Distance-to-go Switches the display between Page 25

on operating modes Actual Value/
Distance-To-Go.
MM Switches the position display Page 28

inch (length or angle) to the displayed
unit of measure. The selected unit
DEG of measure is shown in the status
DMS bar.
rad
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Data input
 Use the keypad to enter numeric values within each field.
 The ENTER key will confirm the entry within a field and return to the
previous screen. 3
 Press the C key to clear entries, acknowledge error messages or
return to the previous screen.
 Soft-key labels 1 show the various operating and parameter-setting
functions. These functions are selected by pressing the
corresponding soft key directly below each soft key label. The
soft-key functions are usually arranged in up to three soft-key pages. 2
Use the NAVIGATION key 2 to move through the soft-key pages 1
(see below).
Fig. I.15 Data input
 The NAVIGATION key 2 moves through the pages of available
soft-key functions. The current page will be highlighted in the status
bar at the top of the screen.
 Use the UP or DOWN arrow key 3 to move between fields within a
form or menu items (parameters) of a menu. The orientation of the
cursor is such that it will return to the top once it has reached the
bottom of the menu.

Integrated help system
The integrated help system provides appropriate information and
assistance in any situation (see Fig. I.16).
To call the integrated help system:
 Press the HELP soft key.
 Information relevant to the current operation will be displayed.
 Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys or the PAGE UP or DOWN soft
keys if the explanation is spread over more than one screen page.
To view information on another topic:
 Press the LIST OF TOPICS soft key to view the index of the help
topics.
Fig. I.16 Integrated help system
 Press the PART 1/[PART 2] soft key to call the extended help, which
is available in exceptional cases.
 Press the UP or DOWN arrow key or the PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN
soft key to scroll through the index.
 Press the VIEW TOPIC soft key or the ENTER key to select the item
you need.
To leave the integrated help system:
 Press the C key. The ND will return to the screen from which you
called the help system.
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Data input forms
Information required for various operational functions and setup
parameters is entered through a data input form. These forms will
appear after selecting features that require any additional information.
Each form provides specific fields for entering the required
information.
To confirm the changes:
 Press the ENTER key.
To ignore the changes and return to the previous screen:
 Press the C key.
Instruction box messages

Whenever a menu or form is open, an instruction box will also open
immediately to the right of it (see Fig. I.17). This message box will
provide information to the operator on what the chosen function does
and present instructions on the available options.
Fig. I.17 Example of instruction box messages
Error messages
If an error occurs while you are working with the ND, the message will
appear on the display and provide an explanation of what caused the
error.
To acknowledge the error message:
 Press the C key.
If a new error occurs before the last error has been

acknowledged, the last error that has occurred will be
displayed. After the last error has been acknowledged, the
previous error will be displayed again. The ND always
stores the last error of each error category for
acknowledgment (see "Error messages" on page 32).

I – 4 Job Setup
I – 4 Job Setup
Operating modes
The ND 280 has two operating modes: Actual Value and Distance-
To-Go.
Status bar Function Fig. I.18 Actual Value symbol (highlighted) in the
Shows current actual position status display
Displays current distance from the

nominal position
In the Actual Value operating mode, the ND 280 always displays the
current actual position of the length gauge, relative to the active
datum. In this mode, all moves are done by traveling until the display
matches the nominal position that is required.
The Distance-To-Go feature enables you to approach nominal
positions simply by traversing to display value zero. Proceed as
follows:
 Press the DELTA MODE ON soft key to switch the operating mode
(see "Soft-key functions on the standard screen" on page 21): The
display value is zero.
 Use the numeric keys to enter the nominal position you want to
move to and confirm with the ENTER key: The distance-to-go is
displayed.
 Traverse the axis until the display value is zero.
 If required, enter the next nominal position and confirm with the
ENTER key: Traverse the axis until the display value is zero.
 To leave the Distance-To-Go operating mode: Press the DELTA
MODE OFF soft key.
Algebraic sign of distance-to-go:

 The distance-to-go has a positive sign if the axis
direction from the actual towards the nominal position is
negative.
 The distance-to-go has a negative sign if the axis
direction from the actual towards the nominal position is
positive.
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I – 4 Job Setup
Datum setting
The datum setting procedure assigns the matching display value to a
known position. With the ND 280 position display unit, you can set two
separate datum points.
During operation, you can reset the display value of the axis to zero, or
preset it to a defined or new value.
With RESET, you set the current datum to zero at the

current position for that axis:
 If the Actual Value mode is active, the display value is
zero.
 If the Distance-To-Go mode is active, the distance
remaining to the position of the new datum is displayed. Fig. I.19 Standard screen with soft-key page 1
Setting the display value for one axis

 Select soft-key page 1 on the standard screen.
 If necessary, press the DATUM soft key to select the datum you
want to set.
 To reset the display value to zero, press the RESET. As an
alternative, you can use the numeric keys to enter the number zero
and press ENTER to confirm your entry.
 You can also set any desired display value by entering the new value
with the numeric keypad. As a result, the SET symbol in the status
display starts flashing in . Press the ENTER key to confirm the
entered numerical value.
 To set the display value to the preset value for the datum point (see
"Value for datum point" on page 30), press the PRESET soft key.

I – 4 Job Setup
Calling the JOB SETUP menu
The ND 280 offers two categories for setting up operating parameters:
JOB SETUP and INSTALLATION SETUP.
 The JOB SETUP parameters are used to accommodate specific
machining requirements for each job.
 The INSTALLATION SETUP menu is used to establish encoder,
display and communication parameters (see "INSTALLATION
SETUP menu" on page 40).
To call the JOB SETUP menu:
 Press the SETUP soft key to open the JOB SETUP menu.
When in the JOB SETUP menu, the following soft keys will be
available (see Fig. I.20):
 INSTALLATION SETUP
Press to begin accessing the INSTALLATION SETUP parameters
(see "INSTALLATION SETUP menu" on page 40).
 IMPORT/EXPORT
Operating parameter information can be imported or exported over
the serial port. (See "Serial data transfer with the Import or Export
function" on page 62). Press this soft key to call the two following
Fig. I.20 JOB SETUP menu
soft keys:
 Press IMPORT to download operating parameters from a PC.
 Press EXPORT to upload the current operating parameters to a PC.
 To exit, press the C key.
 HELP
This soft key will open on-line help.
Press the NAVIGATION key to move through the pages of menu
parameters. To view and change menu parameters, use the UP/
DOWN arrow key to highlight the parameter of interest and press the
ENTER key.
On the following pages you will find more information on the menu
parameters. Fig. I.21 JOB SETUP menu
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I – 4 Job Setup
Unit of measure
The UNITS OF MEASURE form is used to specify the preferred display
units and formats for linear and angular measurements. The ND 280
powers up with these settings in effect.
In the LINEAR field, define the unit of measure for linear
measurement:
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select UNITS and press the ENTER key to
open the form.
 Use the MM/INCH soft key to switch between MM and INCHES.
This can be performed in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go
mode.
In the ANGULAR field, define the format and input mode for angles.
Fig. I.22 Unit of measure
 Press the ANGLE soft key to switch between DECIMAL DEGREES,
RADIANS and DMS (degrees/minutes/seconds).
The defined unit of measure is shown in the status bar on the standard
screen.

I – 4 Job Setup
Scaling factor
The scaling factor is used to scale the part up or down. All encoder
movements are multiplied by the scaling factor.
 A scaling factor of 1.0 creates a part with the exact size as
dimensioned on the print.
 A scaling factor > 1 enlarges the workpiece.
 A scaling factor < 1 reduces the workpiece.
To define the scaling factor:
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select SCALE FACTOR and press the
ENTER key to open the form.
 The ON/OFF soft key is used to disable the current scaling factors.
 Use the numeric keys to enter a number greater than zero if a
scaling factor is active. The number range is 0.100000 to 10.000000.
When the scaling factor is a value other than 1, the scaling symbol
SCL is shown in black in the status bar.
The settings for the scaling factor will be retained on a power cycle.
 Mirror: A scaling factor of –1.00 will produce a mirror

image of the part. You can both mirror and scale a part Fig. I.23 Scaling factor
at the same time.
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I – 4 Job Setup
Value for datum point
This form is used to set a value for a datum point (see Fig. I.24).
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select VALUE FOR DATUM POINT and
press the ENTER key to open the form.
 Enter the value and press ENTER to confirm your entry.
 If you want to set the display value to this value, press the PRESET
soft key on the standard screen (see "Datum setting" on page 26) .
Fig. I.24 Value for datum point
Stopwatch
The stopwatch shows the hours (h), minutes (m), seconds (s). It
operates like a stop watch showing elapsed time. The clock starts
timing from 0:00:00.
The ELAPSED TIME field shows the total accumulated time from each
interval (see Fig. I.25).
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select STOPWATCH and press the ENTER
key to open the form.
 Press the START/STOP soft key. The ND 280 shows the status field
RUNNING and the elapsed time. Press it again to stop time from
elapsing.
 Press the RESET soft key to reset the elapsed time. Resetting will
stop the clock if it is running (STOPPED). Fig. I.25 Stopwatch
 All stopwatch functions (START, STOP, and RESET) are

applied immediately.
 The status bar shows minutes and seconds for an
elapsed time of less than 1 hour. Hours and minutes are
shown for a time of 1 hour or more.

I – 4 Job Setup
Console adjustment
You can adjust the brightness of the ND 280's LCD display (see Fig.
I.26):
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select CONSOLE ADJUSTMENT and
press the ENTER key to open the form.
 Press the DECREASE or INCREASE soft key to adjust the
brightness to your requirements.
 The DISPLAY SAVER setting is the amount of time the system is
idle before the LCD is turned off. The idle time may be set from 30
to 120 minutes. The display saver can be disabled during the current
power cycle by pressing the DISABLE soft key.
You can also use the UP or DOWN arrow key to adjust the Fig. I.26 Console adjustment
LCD's brightness directly on the screen.
Language
The ND 280 supports multiple languages. To change the language:
 In the JOB SETUP menu, select LANGUAGE and press the ENTER
key to open the form.
 Press the LANGUAGE soft key until the desired language appears in
the LANGUAGE field.
 Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Fig. I.27 Language
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I – 5 Error messages
I – 5 Error messages
Overview
Various error messages may occur while you're using the ND 280.
The ND 280 always stores the last error of each error category. You
can acknowledge the error messages by pressing the C key,
If a new error occurs before the last error has been

acknowledged, the last error that has occurred will
be displayed. After you have acknowledged the
last error, the previous error will be displayed again.
The ND always stores the last error of each error
category for acknowledgment.
The following overview will help you to diagnose the errors as quickly
as possible:
Error message Error cause and corrective action

Error: Reference mark spacing The reference mark spacing defined in ENCODER SETUP in the INSTALLATION
SETUP menu does not match the actual spacing of the reference marks.
DSR signal missing The connected encoder has not sent a DSR signal.
EnDat connection problem The ND has detected a communication problem with the encoder (only EnDat).
Restart the encoder by unplugging and replugging the encoder cable, or switch the
position display unit off and then back on.
Error X1: Input frequency too high The input frequency at encoder input X1 is too high (e. g., when the traversing
speed is too high). Use the diagnostic functions of the ND 280 to check the
encoder.
Error: Display overflow The measured value to be displayed is too large or too small. Set a new datum or
move within display range.
Position error X1 Various reasons may cause the encoder (only EnDat) to set an error bit for axis X1.
Restart the encoder by unplugging and replugging the encoder cable, or switch the
ND off and then back on. If the error recurs, use the ND's diagnostic functions for
a more detailed diagnosis of the error.
ERROR X1: Encoder signal too small The encoder signal at input X1 is too small (e. g, when the encoder is
contaminated). Use the diagnostic functions of the ND 280 to check the encoder.
Error X1: Encoder signal too large The encoder signal at input X1 is too large (e. g, when the encoder is mounted
incorrectly). Use the diagnostic functions of the ND 280 to check the encoder.
Interface commands too fast Two commands for measured value output are sent in too close a succession.

Installation,
specifications
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II – 1 Installation and electrical connection
II – 1 Installation and electrical
connection
Items supplied
 ND 280 position display unit with the following connections:
 An encoder module for connecting a HEIDENHAIN encoder with
11 µApp, 1 Vpp or EnDat (purely serial) interface for axis X1 is
a standard item supplied with the position display unit.
 Two serial connections for data transmission:
RS-232-C/V.24 (X31) and USB type B (UART, X32)
 2.5 m long power cable with European plug
 Quick Reference Guide
X32/X31 X1
Optional accessories
 Mounting base for installation in a 19-inch electrical cabinet
 Various adapter cables with D-sub connector for HEIDENHAIN Fig. II.1 Connections
encoders
 Length gauge with D-sub connector
 Data transmission cable for RS-232-C/V.24 interface
 Data transmission cable for USB interface
34 II Installation, specifications
Mounting
Environmental conditions
Property Value
Protection (IEC 60529) IP 40 rear panel
IP 54 front panel
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature –40 °C to 85 °C (–40 °F to 185 °F)
Relative air humidity Annual mean: < 75 %

In exceptional cases: < 90 %
Weight Approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lb.)
Mounting location
Locate the ND 280 in a well ventilated area such that it may be easily
accessed during normal operation.
ND 280 – Mounting and installation

M4 screws are used to secure the ND 280 from below. For the hole
locations, see "Dimensions" on Page 88.
You can install the ND 280 in an electrical cabinet (see "Mounting base 10°
for installation in 19-inch electrical cabinet" on page 90) by using a
mounting base (option). The dimensions of the position display unit
allow you to install two units next to each other in a 19-inch cabinet
(see "Dimensions" on page 88).
The ND 280 position display units are easily stackable. Slots on the
top prevent the stacked units from being moved out of place.
The units can be stacked in either of the following two ways (see Fig.
II.2):
 On top of each other at a front angle of 10°.
 Vertically on top of each other: Screw the front feet of the ND into
the appropriate mounting holes.
Fig. II.2 Alternatives for stacking the position
display units
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Electromagnetic compatibility/
CE compliance
The ND 280 fulfills the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility
according to 2004/108/EC with respect to the generic standards for
 Noise immunity as per IEC 61000-6-2: Specifically:
 ESD as per IEC 61000-4-2
 Electromagnetic fields as per IEC 61000-4-3
 Burst as per IEC 61000-4-4
 Surge as per IEC 61000-4-5
 Conducted disturbances as per IEC 61000-4-6
 Emission as per IEC 61000-6-4: Specifically:
 For industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment as per
EN 55011
 For information technology equipment as per IEC 55022 Class B
Electrical connection
Electrical requirements
Danger of electrical shock!

Disengage the power plug before opening the unit!
Connect a protective ground (see "Grounding" on page 37).
The protective ground connection must never be
interrupted.
Danger to internal components!

Do not engage or disengage any connecting elements
L N
while the unit is under power!
Use only original replacement fuses.
Fig. II.3 Wiring the power connector

Type Value
AC voltage Between 100 and 240 V~
Power Max. 30 W
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Fuse 2 x T500 mA
Wiring the power connector

The ND features a plug socket for a cable with European plug on the
rear panel, see Fig. II.3:
Hot leads: L and N

Ground:
Fig. II.4 Power connection and protective ground
Minimum diameter of power 0.75 mm2 terminal on the rear panel
connection cable:
Maximum cable length: 3m
Grounding

It is necessary to connect the ground terminal on the rear
panel to the star point of machine ground.
Minimum cross-section of the connecting wire: 6 mm2,
see Fig. II.4.
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Preventative maintenance or repair
No special preventative maintenance is necessary. For cleaning, wipe
lightly with a dry lint-free cloth.

 The position display unit must be repaired by qualified
and authorized service technicians.
 See the last page of the Operating Instructions for our
service department's contact data.
Connecting the encoders

The ND 280 operates with the following encoders:
 Incremental encoders with sinusoidal output signals (11 µApp or
1 Vpp interface)
 Absolute encoders with a bidirectional EnDat interface (purely serial;
when an EnDat 2.1 interface is used, the resolution is limited,
because the incremental signals are ignored.)
The encoder input on the rear panel is designated X1.
X32/X31 X1
The interface X1 complies with the requirements of EN
50 178 for low voltage electrical separation.
Fig. II.5 Connections
D-sub connection X1 (15-pin, female) for the following input

signals
Maximum Maximum input
Input signal
cable length frequency
11 µApp 30 m 100 kHz
1 Vpp 60 m 500 kHz
EnDat 100 m -
Pin assignment X1
D-sub
Input signal Input signal EnDat
connector
15-pin
11 µApp 1 Vpp (purely serial) 1 8
1 I1+ A+
2 0 V (UN) 0 V (UN) 0 V (UN)
3 I2+ B+
4 5 V (Up) 5 V (Up) 5 V (Up)

9 15
5 Data
6 Internal shield
7 I0– R– Fig. II.6 15-pin encoder connector X1 for the

encoder input on the rear panel
8 Clock
9 I1– A–
10 0 V sensor 0 V sensor
11 I2– B–
12 5 V sensor 5 V sensor
13 Data (inverse)
14 I0+ R+
15 Clock (inverse)
Housing External shield External shield External shield
In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, you define the

parameters for the encoder (see "Setting up the encoder"
on page 41).
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II – 2 Installation Setup
INSTALLATION SETUP menu
The ND 280 offers two categories for setting up operating parameters:
JOB SETUP and INSTALLATION SETUP.
 The JOB SETUP parameters are used to accommodate specific
machining requirements for each job, see "Job Setup" on page 25.
 The INSTALLATION SETUP menu is used to establish encoder,
display and communication parameters.
To call the INSTALLATION SETUP menu:
 Begin by pressing the SETUP soft key. This opens the JOB SETUP
menu.
 Press the INSTALLATION SETUP soft key.
 Use the numeric keys to enter the correct passcode (95148) and
then press ENTER. Fig. II.7 INSTALLATION SETUP menu
INSTALLATION SETUP parameters are established during the initial

installation and, most likely, will not often change. For this reason, the
INSTALLATION SETUP parameters are protected by a passcode.
Once you enter the passcode, it will not have to be

entered again until you cycle power.
When in the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, the following soft keys will
be available (see Fig. II.7):
 JOB SETUP
Press to begin accessing the JOB SETUP parameters (see "Job
Setup" on page 25).
 IMPORT/EXPORT
Press this soft key to call the IMPORT or EXPORT soft keys for
transmitting the operating parameters (see "Serial data transfer with
the Import or Export function" on page 62).
 HELP
This soft key will open on-line help.
Press the NAVIGATION key to move through the pages of menu
parameters. To view and change menu parameters, use the UP/
DOWN arrow key to highlight the parameter of interest and press the
ENTER key.
On the following pages you will find more information on the menu
parameters.
Setting up the encoder
In the ENCODER SETUP form you configure the ND 280 for the
connected encoder:
 The cursor will default to the ENCODER SETUP field upon opening
INSTALLATION SETUP. Press the ENTER key to confirm your
selection.
 The cursor will be in the ENCODER TYPE field. Select the encoder
type by pressing the TYPE soft key:
 LINEAR: Linear encoder
 ROTARY: Rotary encoder
 Press the ENTER key to confirm your selection.
 The ND automatically enters the measurement signal received in
the ENCODER SIGNAL field: NO SIGNAL, 1 Vpp, 11 µApp
ENDAT 2.1 or ENDAT 2.2.
Fig. II.8 Encoder type
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Incremental linear encoder
 For linear encoders, cursor to the SIGNAL PERIOD field and toggle
the COARSER or FINER soft key to select a predefined encoder
signal period, or type in the exact signal period (in µm) desired (see
"Encoder parameters" on page 59).
 In the REFERENCE MARK field, toggle the REF MARK soft key to
select whether the encoder has no reference signal (NONE), a
single reference mark (SINGLE) or distance-coded reference marks
(CODED/...). For distance-coded reference marks, select the
spacing (500, 1000, 2000 or 5000 signal periods).
 The EXTERNAL REF field is inactive.
 In the COUNT DIRECTION field, select the count direction by
pressing the POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE soft key. If the encoder's count
direction matches the user's traverse direction, select POSITIVE. If Fig. II.9 Incremental linear encoder form
the directions do not match, select NEGATIVE.
 In the ERROR MONITOR field, select whether the ND will monitor
and display encoder counting and signal errors by pressing the
ERROR soft key. In the ERROR MONITOR field, you can select OFF,
FREQUENCY, CONTAMINATION or FRQ.+CONTAMINATION.
When an error message occurs, press the C key to acknowledge it.
If you set the ERROR MONITOR field to OFF, the ND 280

will ignore encoder errors.
Counting errors are caused by contamination or excessive

frequency: Fig. II.10 Incremental linear encoder form
 Contamination: The signal to the encoder falls below a set limit.

 Frequency errors: The signal frequency exceeds the set limit.
Fig. II.11 Incremental linear encoder form
Incremental rotary encoder
 For rotary encoders, enter the encoder's signal period per revolution
(360°) directly in the SIGNAL PERIOD field (see "Encoder
parameters" on page 59). Press the DOWN arrow key to move to the
next parameter.
 In the REFERENCE MARK field, use the numeric keys to enter the
number of reference marks (0 for NONE, 1 for SINGLE, ...) per
revolution (360°).
 The EXTERNAL REF field is inactive.
 In the COUNT DIRECTION field, select the count direction by
pressing the POSITIVE/ NEGATIVE soft key. If the encoder's count
direction matches the user's traverse direction, select POSITIVE. If
the directions do not match, select NEGATIVE.
Fig. II.12 Incremental rotary encoder form
 In the ERROR MONITOR field, select whether the ND will monitor
and display encoder counting and signal errors by pressing the
ERROR soft key. In the ERROR MONITOR field, you can select OFF,
FREQUENCY, CONTAMINATION or FRQ.+CONTAMINATION.
When an error message occurs, press the C key to acknowledge it.
If you set the ERROR MONITOR field to OFF, the ND 280

will ignore encoder errors.
Counting errors are caused by contamination or excessive

frequency:
 Contamination: The signal to the encoder falls below a set limit. Fig. II.13 Incremental rotary encoder form
 Frequency errors: The signal frequency exceeds the set limit.
Fig. II.14 Incremental rotary encoder form
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Absolute encoder
For absolute encoders with EnDat interface, you can only

define the COUNT DIRECTION and the ERROR
MONITOR.
All other fields in the ENCODER SETUP form show
information that has been transferred from the encoder.
Press the ENDAT ENC. FILE soft key to display the
encoder's electronic ID label. In this form, you can cancel
an existing datum shift by pressing the CANCEL DATUM
SHIFT soft key.
When an EnDat 2.1 interface is used, the resolution is
limited, because the incremental signals are ignored. Fig. II.15 Absolute encoder form
Using an absolute multiturn rotary encoder as a linear encoder

 Select the multiturn rotary encoder input in the ENCODER SETUP
form and press ENTER to confirm.
 Select LINEAR in the ENCODER TYPE field and press ENTER to
confirm your selection.
 Enter the ball screw pitch in mm in the SCREW PITCH field and
press ENTER to confirm your entry.
 The multiturn rotary encoder will now be handled as if it were an
absolute linear encoder.
Fig. II.16 Example of electronic ID label
Fig. II.17 Screw pitch form
Configuring the display
In the DISPLAY CONFIGURATION form you determine the display
resolution for the different encoders.
 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select DISPLAY
CONFIGURATION.
The selectable display resolution depends on the signal

period. The smallest selectable display resolution
corresponds to the rounded-off value calculated from
dividing the signal period by 4096. For linear encoders,
resolutions from 0.5 mm to 0.001 µm are possible, and for
rotary encoders from 0.5° to 0.000001° (00°00'00.1").
Fig. II.18 DISPLAY CONFIGURATION form for linear
Linear encoder encoder
 Press the COARSER or FINER soft key to select the display
resolution for the axis display in the DISPL. RESOLUTION X1 field.
Rotary encoder
 Press the COARSER or FINER soft key to select the display
resolution for the axis display in the DISPL. RESOLUTION X1 field.
 In the ANGLE DISPLAY field, press the ANGLE soft key to choose
between the three following angle formats:
 +/– 180 DEGREES
 360 DEGREES
 +/– INFINITE
Fig. II.19 DISPLAY CONFIGURATION form for rotary
encoder
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Counter settings
In the COUNTER SETTINGS form, you define the user application for
the position display unit (see Fig. II.20):
 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select COUNTER SETTINGS.
 The APPLICATION field shows that you have configured the ND for
one axis.
 In the KEYBOARD field, use the KEYPAD soft key to release/lock
the keypad. To release the locked keypad, press and hold the
NAVIGATION key for at least three seconds. Then enter the
password (246584) for releasing the keypad and confirm your entry
by pressing the ENTER key, or cancel by pressing the C key.
 Press the DOWN arrow key to move to the next parameter.
 Press the SECOND DEC. POINT soft key to display a second Fig. II.20 COUNTER SETTINGS
decimal point after 1/1000 inches (mm). form
 Press the POWER UP SCREEN soft key to define whether the ND
displays the initial screen after it has been switched on.
 Press the DOWN arrow key to move to the next parameter.
 The DISPLAY UNIT field shows the type of position display.
 The SOFTWARE VERSION field shows the currently installed
software version and its identification number. To update your
software version, see "Software update (firmware update)
installation" on page 64.
 The FACTORY DEFAULTS soft key resets the configuration
parameters to factory defaults. Press the ENTER key to confirm, or
press the C key to cancel.
Fig. II.21 COUNTER SETTINGS
form
Fig. II.22 COUNTER SETTINGS

form
Error compensation
The distance a cutting tool travels, measured by an encoder, can in
certain cases, differ from the actual tool travel. This error can occur
due to ball screw pitch error or deflection and tilting of axes.
This error can either be linear or non-linear. You can determine these
errors with a reference measurement system, e.g. the VM 101 from
HEIDENHAIN. From an analysis of the error it can be determined
which form of compensation is required (linear or non-linear).
The ND 280 can compensate these errors.
Only non-linear error compensation is available when

using rotary encoders.
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Linear error compensation (not for rotary encoders)
Linear error compensation can be applied if the results of the
comparison with a reference standard show a linear deviation over the
whole measuring length. In this case the ND 280 can compensate the
error mathematically by calculating the LEC correction factor.
To calculate the linear correction factor, use the following formula:
S–M 6
LEC =  ------------------ × 10 ppm
 M 
S: length measured with reference standard

M: measured length with device at axis
ppm: parts per million
1 ppm = 10-6= 1 µm/m = 1 µinch/inch
Example:
If the length of the standard you used is 500 mm and the measured
length along the X axis is 499.95 mm, then the LEC for the X axis is
100 ppm:
500 – ( 499, 95 ) 6
LEC =  ------------------------------------------------ × 10 ppm = 100ppm
 499, 95 
Entering linear error compensation

 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select ERROR
COMPENSATION.
 Press the ERROR COMP. soft key to select the desired type of
compensation.
 If you select OFF, no error compensation will be applied.
 0.0 PPM: Use the numerical keys to enter the linear correction
factor in ppm.
 NONLINEAR (see "Non-linear error compensation" on page 49).
 Press ENTER to confirm your entries.
Fig. II.23 Linear error compensation form
Non-linear error compensation
 Non-linear error compensation is available for encoders

with reference marks and for absolute encoders.
 If non-linear error compensation has been defined, no
error compensation will be applied until the reference
marks have been crossed.
Non-linear error compensation should be applied if the results of the

comparison with a reference standard show an alternating or
oscillating deviation. The ND 280 supports up to 200 correction
points per axis. The error value between two entered adjacent
correction points is calculated with linear interpolation. The required
correction values must be calculated and entered in an error
compensation table.
For rotary encoders, 180 correction points spaced every 2° are
predefined by the ND 280.
Selecting non-linear error compensation
 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select ERROR
COMPENSATION.
 Press the ERROR COMP. soft key to select NON-LINEAR.
Fig. II.24 Non-linear error compensation form
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Creating an error compensation table
 To start a new error compensation table, first press the EDIT TABLE
soft key. This opens the ERROR COMPENSATION TABLE form.
 All correction points (up to 200) are equally spaced from the start
point. Enter the distance between each of the correction points.
Select POINT SPACING and press the SPACING soft key or the
ENTER key. Enter a value and press ENTER.
 Enter the START point:
 If the start point is known, enter the start point. Select START
POINT and press the START POINT soft key or the ENTER key.
The start point is measured from the scale's reference point.
 If the start point is not known, move to the location of the start
point. Please keep in mind that the reference marks must have Fig. II.25 Error compensation table
been crossed. Press the TEACH POSITION soft key. Press the
ENTER key to confirm the position.
 In the REF DISPLAY field, the ND shows the current value of the
axis to be compensated without considering the datums entered.
After a new start point has been entered, the ND 280 will
adjust the previous values in the error compensation table.
Fig. II.26 Error compensation table
Fig. II.27 Error compensation table: Enter the START

point.
Configuring an error compensation table
 Press the EDIT TABLE soft key to view the table entries.
 Use the UP/DOWN arrow key or the numeric keys to move the
cursor to the correction point to be added or changed. Press ENTER
to confirm your selection.
 Enter the known error which exists at this point. Confirm with the
ENTER key.
 When completed, press the C key to exit the table and return to the
ERROR COMPENSATION form.
Reading the graph
The ND 280 can display the error compensation table in table or
graphical format. The graph shows a plot of a translation error vs.
Fig. II.28 Editing an error compensation table
measured value. The graph has a fixed scale.
Viewing the error compensation table
 Press the EDIT TABLE soft key.
 Press the UP/DOWN arrow key or the numeric keys to move the
cursor within the table.
 To switch between the table and graph views, press the VIEW soft
key.
 Use the ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT soft key to enlarge or reduce to
graphic to 20 and 200 points, respectively. The enlarged graphic
display can be scrolled forward or backward by 20 points by pressing
the ⇐ and  soft key.
Fig. II.29 Entering the error determined for the
measured value
Fig. II.30 Graphic representation of compensation

values
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The error compensation table data may be saved to or loaded from a
PC via the serial port (see "Setting up the serial port" on page 53).
Exporting the current compensation table
 Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key.
 Press the EXPORT TABLE soft key.
Importing a new error compensation table
 Press the IMPORT/EXPORT soft key.
 Press the IMPORT TABLE soft key.
 Press the IMPORT READY soft key.
Fig. II.31 Importing or exporting compensation

values
Fig. II.32 Importing compensation values
Setting up the serial port
The ND 280 features two serial interfaces: RS-232-C/V.24 (X31) and
USB (UART, X32).

The interfaces X31 and X32 comply with the requirements
of EN 50 178 for low voltage electrical separation.
A printer or computer with a serial data interface may be connected to X32/X31 X1

the available serial ports in order to perform the following tasks:
 Sending measured values, error compensation tables or
configuration files to a printer or computer. Fig. II.33 Connections
 Receiving error compensation tables or configuration files from a
computer.
 In addition, the interfaces allow external operation of the ND 280.
Setting up the data interface

 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select INTERFACE SETTINGS.
 In the SERIAL PORT field, use the USB/RS-232 soft key to select the
interface you want to use.
 The BAUD RATE field can be set to 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400,
9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 by using the DECREASE or
INCREASE soft keys.
Fig. II.34 RS-232-C/V.24 data interface
Fig. II.35 USB (UART) data interface
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 Press the 7/8 soft key to set the DATA BITS field to 7 or 8.
 Press the 1/2 soft key to set the STOP BITS field to 1 or 2:
 The PARITY field can be set to NONE, EVEN or ODD using the soft
keys provided.
 OUTPUT TAIL is the number of carriage returns that will be sent at
the end of the transmission. The output tail is initially 0 and can be
set to a positive integer value between 0 and 99 by using the
numerical keys.
There is no parameter to enable or disable the serial ports.

Data will only be sent to the serial port if the external
device is ready. Fig. II.36 Data interface: Parameter input
For information about the cable connection, pin assignment, data

input/output and external operation, see "Data interface" on page 61.
The serial port settings will be retained on a power cycle.
Data is transferred in the following sequence: Start bit,

data bits, parity bit, stop bits.
Fig. II.37 Data interface: Parameter input
Diagnostics
The DIAGNOSTICS submenu provides parameters for testing the
keypad, the LCD display, the connected encoders, the supply
voltages, and the function of the switching inputs/outputs (see Fig.
II.38):
 In the INSTALLATION SETUP menu, select DIAGNOSTICS.
 Select the desired test. The tests are described in the following
sections.
Keypad test
An image of the keypad of the ND 280 provides an indication when a
key is pressed and released.
 Press each hard and soft key to test. A dot will appear on each key
when it has been pressed indicating that it is operating properly.
 Press the C hard key twice to exit the keypad test.
Display test Fig. II.38 Diagnostics menu

LCD display test:
 To test the LCD display, press the ENTER key three times to set the
LCD display to black with white inside, white with black inside and
back to normal.
Fig. II.39 Keypad test
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Encoder test
Use this test to check the signals of the 11 µApp or 1 Vpp interface, or
the EnDat interface of an encoder.
Encoders with 11 µApp or 1 Vpp interface:
 As the encoder is moved, you will see the signals of the A and B
channels as Lissajous figure (see Fig. II.40), as well as the
amplitude, symmetry and phase offset values.
Fig. II.40 Encoder test: 1 Vpp interface
Fig. II.41 Encoder test: 11 µApp interface
Encoders with EnDat interface:
 The form displays the electronic ID label of the connected encoder:
Transmission format, signal periods, measuring steps,
distinguishable revolutions, ID number and serial number.
 Only for encoders with EnDat 2.2 interface: The DIAGNOSIS soft
key opens a form showing the function reserve of the encoder:
 Incremental track (INC)
 Absolute track (ABS)
 Position value calculation
 Press the ALARMS soft key to display the alarms that are supported
by the connected encoder, and to show whether errors have
occurred. A color-filled square before the respective alarm indicates
the status: Fig. II.42 Encoder test:
 Gray means that the alarm is not supported by the connected EnDat interface
encoder.
 White means that the alarm is supported by the connected
encoder, and no error has occurred yet.
 Black signalizes that an error has occurred.
 Press the WARNINGS soft key to display the warnings that are
supported by the connected encoder, and to check whether
warnings have occurred. A color-filled square before the respective
warning indicates the status:
 Gray means that the warning is not supported by the connected
encoder.
 White means that the warning is supported by the connected
encoder, and no warning has occurred yet. Fig. II.43 Encoder test:
 Black signalizes that a warning has occurred. EnDat 2.2 interface
 To clear alarms or warnings that have occurred, press the RESET

soft key when the ALARMS or WARNINGS window is open.
Fig. II.44 Encoder test:

EnDat interface
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Power supply
Check the supply voltage at encoder input X1. It should normally be
slightly above 5 V in order to ensure that the voltage level at the
encoder input complies with the specification (5 V ± 5%) even at
greater cable lengths.
Fig. II.45 Power supply
II – 3 Encoder parameters
Table values
The following tables represent a partial list of HEIDENHAIN encoders.
These tables describe the operating parameters which you must set
for the encoders. Most entries can be found in the operating
instructions for your encoder.
HEIDENHAIN linear encoders

Encoder Signal period Reference marks
SPECTO ST 12/30 20 µm Single
METRO MT 60/101 10 µm Single
METRO MT 12xx/25xx 2 µm Single
CERTO CT 25xx/60xx 2 µm Single
LS 388C 20 µm Coded/1000
LS 487 20 µm Single
LS 487C Coded/1000
LS 186 20 µm Single
LS 186C Coded/1000
LF 183 4 µm Single
LF 183C Coded/5000
LB 382 40 µm Single
LB 382C Coded/2000
LC 183 Self-configuring None

LC 483 Absolute
LIDA 18x 40 µm Single

LIDA 48x
LIDA 28x 200 µm Single
LIDA 583 20 µm Single
LIF 181R 8 µm Single

LIF 181C Coded/5000
LIF 581R 8 µm Single

LIF 581C Coded/5000
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HEIDENHAIN rotary encoders
Encoder Signal period Reference marks
ROD 48x 1000 ... 5000 Single
ERN x80
ROC 425 Self-configuring None

ECN x25 Absolute
ROQ 437 Self-configuring None

EQN 437 Absolute
ROD 280 18000 Single

ROD 280C Coded/36
RON 28x 18000 Single

RON 28xC Coded/36
RON 785 18000 Single

RON 785C Coded/36
RON 886 36000 Single

RON 886C Coded/72
RCN 22x Self-configuring None

Absolute
RCN 729 Self-configuring None

RCN 829 Absolute
II – 4 Data interface
Data communication
The ND 280 features two serial interfaces: RS-232/V.24 (X31) and
USB (UART, X32).

The serial ports support both bi-directional data communication, which

allows data to be exported to or imported from an external device, and
external operation of the ND 280 via the data interface.
Data which can be exported from the ND 280 to an external serial
device includes:
 Job and installation configuration parameters
 Non-linear error compensation tables
 Measured value output V.24/RS-232-C
Data which can be imported into ND 280 from an external device
includes:
 Key commands
 Job and installation configuration parameters
 Non-linear error compensation tables
 Software updates (firmware update)
Fig. II.46 Data communication via RS-232-C/V.24
This chapter covers what you need to know about setting up the data
interface:
 Serial data transfer with the Import or Export function
 Software update (firmware update) installation
 Wiring of the connecting cable at the ND 280
 External operation
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Serial data transfer with the Import or Export
function
The serial ports RS-232/V.24 (X31) and USB Type B (UART, X32) are
located on the rear panel. The following devices can be connected to
these ports (see "Wiring the connecting cable" on page 65):
 Printer with serial data interface 1 5
 Personal computer (PC) with serial data interface

while the unit is under power! 6 9
Define the system parameters for data transfer (see "Setting up the
serial port" on page 53).
For operations that support data transfer, the ND 280 displays the Fig. II.47 Connector for RS-232-C/V.24
IMPORT/EXPORT soft key. Press this soft key to call the two following
soft keys:
 Press IMPORT to receive data from a computer.
 Press EXPORT to send data to a computer or printer. 2 1
Data transfer from the ND 280 to a printer
To export data to a serial port printer, press the EXPORT soft key. The
ND 280 exports the data in an ASCII text format which can be printed
directly.
Data transfer from the ND 280 to a PC

To export or import data between the ND 280 and a PC, the PC must 3 4
use terminal communications software, such as HyperTerminal,
which is included with Windows ®, or TNCremo. TNCremo is
available from HEIDENHAIN free of charge. You will find the software
on the HEIDENHAIN website at www.heidenhain.de on the
downloads page underDocumentation and Information. Fig. II.48 USB Type B socket (UART)
Contact your HEIDENHAIN distributor for further details. This
software processes the data being sent or received over the serial
cable link. All data transferred between the ND 280 and the PC is in
ASCII text format.
To export data from the ND 280 to a PC, the PC must first be made
ready to receive the data to save it to a file. Set up the terminal
communication program to capture ASCII text data from the COM port
to a file on the PC. After the PC is ready to receive, start the data
transfer by pressing the ND 280's EXPORT soft key.
Importing data into the ND 280 from a PC

To import data into the ND 280 from a PC, the ND 280 must first be
made ready to receive the data:
 Press the IMPORT soft key. After the ND 280 is ready, set up the
terminal communications program on the PC to send the desired file
in ASCII text format.
Data format
The data format can be defined in the INSTALLATION SETUP menu
under INTERFACE SETTINGS (see "Setting up the serial port" on page
53).
The ND 280 does not support communication protocols

such as Kermit or Xmodem.
Control characters
Measured value retrieval: STX (CTRL B)
Interruption: DC3 (CTRL S)
Continuation: DC1 (CTRL Q)
Error message enquiry: ENQ (CTRL E)
For examples of measured value output, refer to "Measured value
output" on page 74.
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Software update (firmware update) installation
If required, you can download a software update (firmware update) for
your ND from the HEIDENHAIN website. You will find the update at
www.heidenhain.de on the downloads page under Documentation
and Information.
To install the software update (firmware update):
 Connect your PC to the serial port USB Type B (UART, X32), see
"Wiring the connecting cable" on page 65.

A software update can be installed only over the USB

interface, and not over the RS-232/V.24 (X31) interface.
 The device driver must be installed on your PC in order to transmit

data over the USB port, see "Wiring the connecting cable" on page
65.
 Double-click the file to start the software update (firmware update)
on the PC.
 Simultaneously press and hold the C key and the ENTER key on
the ND while switching the ND on. The ND displays the currently
installed hardware and firmware versions and is now ready for a
software download (firmware download), see Fig. II.49.
 Start the update by pressing the Start button on the PC.
 Wait until the software installation (firmware) has been completed.
The ND will automatically restart and will then display the initial
screen. Fig. II.49 Software update (firmware update)
 Press the LANGUAGE soft key if you want to change the
conversational language and press ENTER.
 Press any key to call the standard screen. The ND is now ready for
operation (see "ND 280 power-up" on page 18).
 Close the installation window on the PC.
Wiring the connecting cable
The wiring of the connecting cable depends on the device being
connected (see technical documentation for external device).
Complete wiring of RS-232-C/V.24 (X31)
Before the ND 280 and your PC can communicate, they need to be
connected to each other with a serial cable. ND 28x D9
RS-232-C / V.24 data transfer cable NC 1 1 NC
D-sub (female) 9-pin/D-sub (female) 9-pin
RxD 2 2 RxD
ID 366964-xx
TxD 3 3 TxD
Pin Assignment Function DTR 4 4 DTR
1 Do not assign GND 5 5 GND
3 TXD Transmitted data DSR 6 6 DSR
RTS 7 7 RTS
2 RXD Received data
CTS 8 8 CTS
7 RTS Request to send
NC 9 9 NC
8 CTS Clear to Send
Fig. II.50 Pin assignment for serial port with
6 DSR Data set ready handshaking
5 SIGNAL GND Signal ground
ND 28x D9
4 DTR Data terminal ready
NC 1
9 Do not assign RxD 2 2 RxD
TxD 3 3 TxD
Signal level
DTR 4
Signal
Signal level Signal level GND 5 5 GND
"1" = "active" "0"= "inactive"
DSR 6
TXD, RXD –3 V to –15 V +3 V to +15 V
RTS 7
RTS, CTS +3 V to +15 V –3 V to –15 V CTS 8
DSR, DTR
NC 9
Fig. II.51 Pin assignment for serial port without

handshaking
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USB Type B (UART), socket as per IEC 61076-3-108
Pin Assignment Function

1 VCC +5 V
2 1
2 D– Data (inverse)
3 D+ Data
4 GND Signal ground
If you want to connect your position display unit to a PC via the USB
interface, you need a special USB driver. You will find the driver file for
Windows 2000, XP, Vista and 7 in the installation directory of the 3 4
TNCremo software or on the HEIDENHAIN website at
www.heidenhain.de on the downloads page under Documentation
and Information.
After downloading the software, run the respective file. Then connect Fig. II.52 Pin assignment USB Type B socket
your position display unit to the PC, and switch the position display
unit on. Then you can install the USB driver with the Windows
hardware wizard, which will start automatically.
Cable length: Max. 5 m
External operation via RS-232-C/V.24 or USB
interface
Key commands
You can operate the ND 280 remotely over the RS-232-C/V.24 (X31) or
USB (UART, X32) data interface using an external device. The
following key commands are available:
Format
<ESC>TXXXX<CR> Key is pressed
<ESC>AXXXX<CR> Output of screen contents
<ESC>FXXXX<CR> Execute function
<ESC>SXXXX<CR> Execute special function
Sequence of commands Function

<ESC>T0000<CR> Key '0'
<ESC>T0100<CR> CLEAR key
<ESC>T0101<CR> Key '–'
<ESC>T0102<CR> Key '.'
<ESC>T0103<CR> Navigation key
<ESC>T0104<CR> Key 'ENTER'
<ESC>T0105<CR> Key 'Cursor Up'
<ESC>T0106<CR> Key 'Cursor Down'
<ESC>T0107<CR> Key 'Soft key 1' (left)
<ESC>T0108<CR> Key 'Soft key 2'
<ESC>T0109<CR> Key 'Soft key 3'
<ESC>T0110<CR> Key 'Soft key 4' (right)
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<ESC>A0000<CR> Output of device identification
<ESC>A0100<CR> Output of position display value
<ESC>A0200<CR> Output of actual position
<ESC>A0301<CR> Output of error message
<ESC>A0400<CR> Output of software ID number
<ESC>A0800<CR> Output of status bar
<ESC>A0900<CR> Output of status indicators

<ESC>F0000<CR> Toggle REF function
<ESC>F0002<CR> Print

<ESC>S0000<CR> Reset position display
<ESC>S0001<CR> Lock keypad
<ESC>S0002<CR> Release keypad
Description of key commands

The ND supports the XON-XOFF protocol when executing commands:
 As soon as the internal character buffer is full (100 characters), the
ND sends the control character XOFF to the transmitter.
 After the buffer has been executed, the ND sends the control
character XON to the transmitter and is then ready to receive data
again.
Key is pressed (TXXXX commands)
 The ND acknowledges every correctly received key command by
transmitting the control character ACK (Acknowledge, CTRL F).
Then the ND executes the key command.
 The ND responds to commands that cannot be identified or to
invalid commands by sending the control character NAK (No
acknowledge, CTRL U).
Output of screen contents (AXXXX commands)

 The ND responds to valid commands by sending the control
character STX (Start of text, CTRL B) before outputting the text.
Output of device identification:
 Device name
 ID number of the currently installed software
 Version number of the currently installed software
<STX> N D - 2 8 0 <CR> <LF>
6 4 6 1 1 8 - 0 1 <CR> <LF>
V 1 - 0 1 <CR> <LF>
1 2 3
1 STX control character: 1 character

2 Device identification: 10 characters
3 End of line: 2 characters
Output of position display value:
<STX> - 1 2 3 4 5 . 6 7 8 9 <CR> <LF>
4 5 6

5 Displayed position value: 10 - 13 characters, depending on the number of decimal points and decimal places
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Output of current position:
<STX> + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <CR> <LF>
7 8 9

8 Current position: 10 characters, without decimal point, with leading zeros
Output of error message:
 The error text displayed in the message line is

transmitted.
 This functions only if an error message is displayed.
<STX> E R R O R X 1 : I N P U T F R
E Q U E N C Y T O O H I G H ! <CR> <LF>
10 11 12

11 Error message: 35 characters
Output of software ID number:
<STX> 6 3 7 4 5 6 - 0 1 <CR> <LF>
13 14 15

14 ID number of the currently installed software: 10 characters
Output of status bar:
<STX> 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 2 <CR> <LF>
16 a b c d e f g h 17

a-h Parameter values of the status bar: 8 characters
Column Parameter
a Operating mode 0 = Actual Value 1 = Distance-
To-Go
b Display mode for 0 = X1

axis and coupled
axes
c Scaling factor 0 = Not active 1 = Active
d Compensation 0 = No 1 = Error compensation or axis-error compensation is active

compensation
e Stopwatch 0 = Stopped 1 = Stopwatch is running
f Unit of measure 0 = mm 1 = Inches 2 = DEG 3 = DMS 4 = rad
g Datum 1 = Datum 1 2 = Datum 2
h Soft-key page 1 = Page 1 2 = Page 2 3 = Page 3 4 = Keyboard is locked
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Output of status indicators
<STX> 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 <CR> <LF>
18 a b c d e f g h i j k l 19

a-l Parameter values of the status display: 12 characters
The ND sends the status of the symbols in the status display:

0 = Symbol not active (gray)
1 = Symbol active (black)
2 = Symbol flashing
Column Parameter Meaning

a-i Not active
j SET Datum setting
k REF Reference mark evaluation
l Not active
Execute function (FXXXX commands)
 The ND acknowledges every correctly received key command by
transmitting the control character ACK (Acknowledge, CTRL F).
Then the ND executes the key command.
Functions:
 Toggle REF function: Deactivate or activate REF mode (currently
active REF status is changed).
 Print: Transmit the current measured value; same function as
Output Measured Values with STX (CTRL B, see "Measured value
output" on page 74).
Execute special function (SXXXX commands)

Functions:
 Reset the position display: Function same as switching the
position display unit off/on.
 Lock keyboard: The ND acknowledges the special function by
transmitting the control character ACK (Acknowledge). All keys of
the ND are locked. The ND can be operated only by external key
commands. The keypad can be released either by transmitting the
special function Release keypad or by switching the position
display unit off and then back on.
 Release keypad: The ND acknowledges the special function by
transmitting the control character ACK (acknowledgment). Then it
releases the keypad that has been locked with Lock keypad.
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II – 5 Measured value output
Alternatives for starting measured value output
With a PC, there are two ways to start measured value output from
the ND 280: With CTRL B or the PRINT soft key over the serial port
X31 or X32.
Measured-value output via the serial data

interface X31 or X32

Use the PRINT soft key or the CTRL B command to transmit the
currently displayed values in either Actual Value or Distance-To-Go
mode, whichever is currently active (see "Operating modes" on page
25), via either the RS-232-C/V.24 or the USB interface to a PC.
CTRL B command:
10 L%=18
 RS-232-C/V.24 interface:
20 CLS
If the ND receives the CTRL B command over the RXD line of the
interface, it transmits the measured values back over the TXD line 30 PRINT "V.24/RS-232-C"
(see "Data interface" on page 61). 40 OPEN "COM1:9600,E,7" AS#1
50 PRINT #1, CHR$ (2);
 USB Type B:
This interface supports bidirectional data communication. Data 60 IF INKEY$<>""THEN 130
transfer is started with the CTRL B command. 70 C%=LOC(1)
80 IF C%<L%THEN 60
Data transfer:
90 X$=INPUT$(L%,#1)
 The measured values can be received and saved using a terminal 100 LOCATE 9,1
program (e. g. HyperTerminal, which is included with Windows ®). 110 PRINT X$;
You can also use the TNCremo software. TNCremo is available 120 GOTO 50
from HEIDENHAIN free of charge. You will find the software at 130 END
www.heidenhain.de on the downloads page under
Documentation and Information.
Fig. II.53 Basic program for measured value output
 The basic program (see Fig. II.53) shows the fundamental structure
with CTRL B
of a program for measured value output.
Propagation times
Event Time
Ctrl B Ctrl B
Latching delay t1 t1 ≤ 1 ms
t1
Measured-value output after t2 t2 ≤ 50 ms
Regeneration time t3 t3 ≥ 0 ms
t2 t3
tD
Fig. II.54 Propagation times for measured value

output after CTRL B
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Duration of measured value transfer
+ ( 11 • L )
t D = 187
---------------------------
B
-
tD Duration of measured value transfer in [s]
L: Number of blank lines
B: Baud rate
Example: Data sequence during measured-value output

Measured value: X = - 5.23 mm
Measured value output:
- 5.23 <CR> <LF>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 +/– sign
2 Numerical value with decimal point: 10 characters on the whole,
leading zeros are output as blank spaces.
3 Blank space
4 Unit of measure: Blank space = mm, “= inches, G = degrees,
M = DMS, R = rad, ? = fault
5 Blank space
6 Blank space
7 Carriage return
8 Blank line (Line Feed)
compensation table
II – 6 Input and output of parameter list and error
II – 6 Input and output of parameter
list and error compensation
table
Text file
You can receive the lists output by the ND via the serial data interface
as text files in ASCII format and save them on your PC.
To export or import data between the ND 280 and a PC, the PC must
use terminal communications software, such as HyperTerminal,
which is included with Windows ®, or TNCremo. TNCremo is
available from HEIDENHAIN free of charge. You will find the software
at www.heidenhain.de on the downloads page under
Documentation and Information.
 Each list must be saved as a separate text file.

 You can then use the terminal program to transmit the
text files back to the ND.
 If you want, you can edit the text files with a text editor
and change the parameter values, for example.
However, this requires knowledge of the different
output formats of the lists (see following pages).
When receiving lists, the ND expects the same list
structure as used for the output.
 When receiving lists, the ND firsts waits for the starting
character < # >.
 The receiving mode ends as soon as the ND has
received the final character < # >.
The lists received are first checked for the type of position display unit
(line 2 of output list). The receiving ND accepts only lists prepared by
the same type of position display unit. For example, if the ND 280
receives a parameter list from the ND 287, it generates the message
"ERROR DURING RECEPTION Incorrect data file." in the window to
the right. Acknowledge the message with the C key.
Furthermore, the ND checks the list for completeness. Lists that
contain, for example, too many or too few parameters are ignored. If
an error occurs, the ND also displays an error message:
ERROR DURING RECEPTION Incorrect data file. Acknowledge the
error message with the C key.
If the ND receives invalid parameter values, it sets the

respective operating parameters to the default settings.
Example: P01 LINEAR = 3

The value 3 is not allowed. The parameter P01 is set to the default
setting: P01 LINEAR = 0
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Output format of the parameter list
First line
Each parameter list output begins with the start character < # > (HEX:
0x23).
# <CR> <LF>
1 Start character and end of line: 3 characters
Second line
Model of position display unit and unit of measure
N D - 2 8 0 D E G <CR> <LF>
2 3 4
2 Model of display unit, left-aligned: 13 characters

3 Unit of measure: 6 characters
Subsequent lines for the individual parameters

Example:
P 0 1 L I N E A R = <CR> <LF>
5 6 7 8
5 Parameter designation left-aligned and text right-aligned: 19 characters

6 Separator block: 3 characters
7 Parameter value, right-aligned: 13 characters
For parameter P98, the parameter value can be more than 13 characters long!
Last line
Each parameter list output ends with the final character < # > (HEX:
0x23).
# <CR> <LF>
9 Final character and end of line: 3 characters
compensation table
Example of a parameter list
The parameter text is always sent in English.

The parameter value, not the text, is definitive when the parameters are transferred to the ND. The values in
boldface type are the default settings.
ND 280 with rotary encoder connected to input X1

Parameter Meaning
# Start character (#)
ND-280 DEG Model: ND-280, Unit of measure: DEG, DMS or rad
P01 LINEAR = 0 Unit of measure for linear dimensions: mm = 0, inches = 1
P02 ANGULAR = 0 Unit of measure for angular dimensions: DEG = 0, DMS = 1, rad = 2
P03 ENC. TYPE = 1 Encoder type: Linear = 0, Rotary = 1
P04 ENC. SIGNAL = 1 Encoder signal: 0 = 11 µA, 1 = 1 Vpp, 2 = EnDat
P06 ANGLE = 0 Angle format: 0 = +/– 180°, 1 = 360° , 2 = +/– infinity
P10 SCALING = 0 Scaling: 0 = off, 1 = on
P11 SCL. FACTOR = + 1.000000 Scale factor: 1.000000 (default setting)
P20 BRIGHTNESS = 94 Brightness of LCD screen: 0 - 100 % (80 % is the default setting)
P21 DISP. SAVER = 1 Screen saver: 0 = off, 1 = on
P22 SAVER TIME = 120 Idle time before screen saver is activated: 120 min is the default setting
P23 START.DISPL. = 1 Power-up screen: 0 = off, 1 = on
P30 DIRECTION = 0 Count direction: 0 = positive, 1 = negative
P31 SIGN.PERIOD = 20 Signal period: 20 µm (10 µm is the default setting)
P32 SP/R = 36000 Signal periods per revolution: 36000 is the default setting
P33 COUNT MODE = 5 Counting mode: 0 - 5 = 5, 0 - 2 = 2, 0 - 1 = 1
P34 DP PLACES = 4 Decimal places: 4 is the default setting
P35 REF ON/OFF = 1 Reference mark: 0 = off, 1 = on
P36 REF MARK = 5 0 = single reference mark, 1..6: coded reference marks
P37 ALARM = 3 0 = off, 1 = frequency, 2 = contamination, 3 = frequency and

contamination
P39 SCREW:PITCH = 88.123456 Screw pitch in mm (multiturn rotary enc.), 10 mm is the default setting
P40 ENC. COMP. = 2 Axis error compensation: 0 = off, 1 = linear, 2 = non-linear
P41 LIN. COMP. = + 0.0 Linear compensation: 0.0 µm/m (default setting)
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Parameter Meaning
P50 RS232/USB = 1 Interface: 0 = RS232, 1= USB
P51 BAUD RATE = 11 Baud rate = 115200 (0 - 11), 7 is the default setting
P52 DATA BIT = 0 Data bits: 0 = 7 bits , 1 = 8 bits
P53 STOP BIT = 0 Stop bit: 0 = 2 stop bits, 1 = 1 stop bit
P54 PARITY BIT = 1 Parity bit: 0 = none, 1 = even, 2 = odd
P55 BLANK LINE = 1 Blank lines: 1 (0 - 99)
P60 PRESET = + 0.0000 Value for preset via external signal: 0.0000
P96 LANGUAGE = 1 Local language: 0 - 9, 0 = English, 1 = = German, 2 = French, 7 = Japanese,

9 = Chinese (simplified)
# Final character (#)
compensation table
Output format of the error compensation table
The ND outputs a separate error compensation table for each axis to be compensated.
First line
Each error compensation table output begins with the start character
< # > (HEX: 0x23).
# <CR> <LF>
1 Start character and end of line: 3 characters
Second line
Model of position display unit and unit of measure
N D - 2 8 0 M M <CR> <LF>
2 3 4
2 Model of display unit, left-aligned: 13 characters

3 Unit of measure: 6 characters
Third line
Output of axis to be compensated:
A X I S X 1 = 0 <CR> <LF>
5 6 7 8
5 Axis to be compensated, left-aligned: 13 characters

7 Axis value, right-aligned: 6 characters
Fourth line
Output of compensation point spacing (only for linear encoders):
S P A C I N G = + 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 <CR> <LF>
9 10 11 12
9 Spacing: 13 characters
11 Value for spacing, right-aligned: 13 characters
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Fifth line
Output of datum point for compensation (only for linear encoders):
D A T U M = + 0 . 0 0 0 0 <CR> <LF>
13 14 15 16
13 Datum: 13 characters
15 Value for datum, right-aligned: 13 characters
compensation table
Sixth line
Output of compensation value no. 0:
C O M P . N 0 . 0 0 0 = + 0 . 0 0 0 0 =
17 18 19 20
+ 0 . 0 0 0 0 <CR> <LF>
21 22
17 Compensation number zero, left-aligned: 13 characters

19 Compensation position zero, right-aligned: 13 characters
21 Compensation value zero, right-aligned: 13 characters
Subsequent lines for further compensation values

Output of compensation values 1 - 199 for linear measurements (1 -
179 for angular measurements):
C O M P . N 0 . 1 9 9 = + 1 9 9 0 . 0 0 0 0 =
23 24 25 26
+ 0 . 1 2 3 5 <CR> <LF>
27 28
23 Compensation number 199, left-aligned: 13 characters

25 Compensation position 199, right-aligned: 13 characters
27 Compensation value 199, right-aligned: 13 characters
Last line
Each error compensation table output ends with the final character <
# > (HEX: 0x23).
# <CR> <LF>
29
29 Final character and end of line: 3 characters
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Examples of error compensation tables
ND 280 with linear encoder connected to input X1
Parameter Meaning
# Start character (#)
ND-280 MM Model: ND-280, unit of measure MM or IN (inches)
AXIS X1 = 0 Axis to be compensated
SPACING = + 10.0000 Point spacing: 10 mm (value input)
DATUM = + 0.0000 Datum: 0 mm (value input)
COMP.NO.000= + 0.0000=+0.0000 Compensation value 0 = 0.0000 mm

(Compensation value 0 is always 0.0000 mm.)
COMP.NO.001= + 10.0000= ... Compensation value 1 = No value entered
COMP.NO.002= + 20.0000= ... Compensation values 2 - 199 = No values entered

Axis will not be compensated.
COMP.NO.003= + 30.0000= ...
COMP.NO.004= + 40.0000= ...
COMP.NO.005= + 50.0000= ...
COMP.NO.006= + 60.0000= ...
COMP.NO.007= + 70.0000= ...
COMP.NO.008= + 80.0000= ...
COMP.NO.009= + 90.0000= ...
COMP.NO.010= + 100.0000= ...
COMP.NO.011= + 110.0000= ...
COMP.NO.012= + 120.0000= ...
COMP.NO.013= + 130.0000= ...
COMP.NO.014= + 140.0000= ...
COMP.NO.015= + 150.0000= ...
COMP.NO.016= + 160.0000= ...
COMP.NO.017= + 170.0000= ...
COMP.NO.018= + 180.0000= ...
...
COMP.NO.190= + 1900.0000= ...
compensation table
Parameter Meaning
COMP.NO.191= + 1910.0000= ...
COMP.NO.192= + 1920.0000= ...
COMP.NO.193= + 1930.0000= ...
COMP.NO.194= + 1940.0000= ...
COMP.NO.195= + 1950.0000= ...
COMP.NO.196= + 1960.0000= ...
COMP.NO.197= + 1970.0000= ...
COMP.NO.198= + 1980.0000= ...
COMP.NO.199= +1990.0000= ...
# Final character (#)
ND 280 85
II – 7 Specifications for
ND 280
Specifications
Axes One axis
Encoder input  Incremental HEIDENHAIN encoders

 Sinusoidal signals 11 µAPP, input frequency max. 100 kHz
 Sinusoidal signals 1 VPP, input frequency max. 500 kHz
 Absolute HEIDENHAIN encoders with EnDat interface (purely serial)
Possible signal periods for linear and rotary encoders:
 For rotary encoders: 1 - 999 999.999
 For linear encoders: 0.000 000 01 µm - 99 999.9999 µm
Display step  Linear axes: 0.5 mm to 0.001 µm, depending on the signal period
 Rotary axes: 0.5° to 0.000001° (00°00’00.1”), depending on the signal period
Display Monochrome display for position values, dialog and input display, graphic
functions, graphic positioning aid
 Status display:
Operating mode, axis, scale factor, compensation, stopwatch, unit of measure,
datum number, soft-key row
 Position display and measured-value display with selectable display resolution
Conversational language English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese (simplified)
Functions  Multilingual user guidance

 REF reference-mark evaluation for distance-coded or single reference marks
 Display for lengths or angles
 Distance-To-Go or Actual Value operating mode
 Two datums
 Scaling factor
 Stopwatch
 Reset or Preset function
 Linear or non-linear error compensation for axis-error compensation
 Diagnostics function for testing the encoder, the keyboard, the screen and
the supply voltage
 Data transfer of measured values and compensation values, configuration
parameters or software downloads via a serial interface
 Integrated help system
Error compensation  Linear axes: Linear and non-linear (up to 200 compensation points)
 Rotary axes: Non-linear (180 fixed compensation points spaced at 2°)
Specifications
Data interface Two serial interfaces:
 RS-232-C/V.24 110 to 115 200 baud
 USB Type B (UART)
You can use only one interface for data transfer at a time. The data transfer
software TNCremo is available for free on the HEIDENHAIN website at
www.heidenhain.de on the downloads page under Documentation and
Information.
Optional accessories  Mounting base for installation in a 19-inch electrical cabinet

 Adapter cables with D-sub connector for HEIDENHAIN encoders
 Length gauge with D-sub connector
 Data transmission cable for RS-232-C/V.24 interface
 Data transmission cable for USB interface
Power connection 100 V~ to 240 V~; 50 Hz to 60 Hz
Line fuse 2 x T500 mA
Power Max. 30 VA
Electromagnetic compatibility/ The encoder fulfills the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility according
CE compliance to 2004/108/EEC with respect to the generic standards for
 Noise immunity (IEC 61000-6-2)
 Emission (IEC 61000-6-4)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 50 °C (32 °F to 122 °F)
Storage temperature –40 °C to 85 °C (–40 °F to 185 °F)
Relative air humidity Annual mean: < 75 %

In exceptional cases: < 90 %
Protection (IEC 60529) IP 40 rear panel, IP 54 front panel
Weight Approx. 2.5 kg (5.5 lb.)
Housing Benchtop design, cast-metal housing
Housing dimensions Width: 211 mm, height: 112 mm (including feet), depth: 251 mm (including
connector)
ND 280 87
II – 8 Dimensions
II – 8 Dimensions
ND 280
Dimensions in mm
HEIDENHAIN
Front view with dimensions Side view with dimensions
Dimensions in mm
Tolerancing ISO 8015

ISO 2768 - m H
< 6 mm: ±0.2 mm
Bottom view with dimensions
II – 9 Accessories
ID numbers for accessories
ID number Accessories
654020-01 Mounting base for installation in a 19-inch
electrical cabinet, packaged
366964-xx Data transfer cable for RS-232-C/V.24

interface, packaged
354770-xx Data transfer cable for USB interface,

packaged
ND 280 89
Mounting base for installation in 19-inch
electrical cabinet
ID number
654020-01
Dimensions (mm)
HEIDENHAIN
Front view with dimensions Side view with dimensions
Dimensions in mm 3-D view, secure the mounting base with two M4 x 6 screws to the electrical
cabinet.
Tolerancing ISO 8015

ISO 2768 - m H
< 6 mm: ±0.2 mm
Index
A E J
Absolute coordinates ... 15 Electrical connection ... 37 Job Setup ... 25
Absolute datum ... 13 Electrical requirements ... 37 Job Setup menu ... 27, 40
Absolute position encoders ... 16 Electromagnetic compatibility
Absolute workpiece positions ... 15 (EMC) ... 36 K
Accessories ... 34, 89 Encoder parameters ... 59 Keypad, using the... ... 22
Actual position ... 14 Encoder setup ... 41
Actual Value/Distance-To-Go soft Absolute encoder ... 44 L
key ... 25 Incremental linear encoder ... 42 Language (setting) ... 31
Incremental rotary encoder ... 43 Linear encoders from
B Multiturn rotary encoder ... 44 HEIDENHAIN ... 59
Basic functions ... 18 Encoders, connecting the ... ... 38
ENTER key ... 22 M
C Environmental conditions ... 35 Maintenance ... 38
C key ... 22 Error compensation ... 47 Measured value output ... 74
CE compliance ... 36 Error compensation table, Via data interface ... 74
Connecting cable, wiring ... 65 creating... ... 50 Mirror ... 29
Console adjustment ... 31 Linear ... 48 Mounting ... 35
Counter settings ... 46 Non-linear ... 49 Mounting and installation ... 35
Error compensation table ... 50 Mounting base ... 90
D Configuring ... 51 Mounting location ... 35
Data input ... 22 Examples ... 84
Data input forms ... 24 Export ... 52 N
Data interface ... 61 Graph, viewing... ... 51 ND, power-up ... 18
Data transfer Import ... 52 ND, shutdown ... 19
Control characters ... 63 Output format ... 81 NO REF soft key ... 19
Data format ... 63 Viewing ... 51 Nominal position ... 14
from PC ... 63 Error messages ... 24, 32 Non-linear error compensation ... 49
Signal level ... 65 External operation ... 67
to a printer ... 62 O
to PC ... 62 F Operating modes ... 25
Datum setting ... 26, 30 Factory defaults ... 46 Optional accessories ... 34
Datums ... 13 Firmware update ... 64
Diagnostics ... 55 P
Fixed reference marks ... 17
Display test ... 55 Parameter list
Fundamentals of positioning ... 13
Encoder test ... 56 Example ... 79
Keypad test ... 55 G Input and output ... 77
Power supply ... 58 Grounding ... 37 Output format ... 78
Dimensions ... 88 Passcode ... 40
Display configuration ... 45 H Position encoders ... 16
Display value, setting ... 26 Help system ... 23 Position feedback ... 16
Distance-coded reference marks ... 17 Possible applications ... 12
Distance-to-go ... 14 I Power connector ... 37
Incremental coordinates ... 15 Power-up ... 18
Incremental position encoders ... 16 Preventative maintenance ... 38
Incremental workpiece positions ... 15
Installation setup ... 40
INSTALLATION SETUP menu ... 40
Instruction box ... 24
Instruction messages ... 24
Integrated help system ... 23
Interface, setting up... ... 53
Items supplied ... 34
ND 280 91
Index R
REF ... 16
Reference mark evaluation ... 19
Reference marks ... 17
Crossing over ... 19
Not crossing over ... 19
Repair ... 38
Rotary encoders from
HEIDENHAIN ... 60
RS-232-C/V.24 interface ... 53, 61
S
Scaling factor ... 29
Screen layout ... 20
Serial data transfer ... 62
Serial port ... 53
Soft key LIST OF TOPICS ... 23
Soft key mm/inch ... 28
Soft-key functions ... 21
Software update (firmware
update) ... 64
Specifications ... 86
Stacking ... 35
Standard screen ... 20
Stopwatch (setting) ... 30
U
Unit of measure, setting ... 28
Up/Down arrow keys ... 22
Update ... 64
USB interface ... 53, 61, 66
V
Value for datum point ... 30
W
Wiring the connecting cable ... 65
RS-232-C/V.24 ... 65
USB ... 66
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Operating Instructions

ND 280 front panel

Current operating mode: Actual Value, Distance-To-Go

Current display mode for input X1

SCL shown in black: Scaling factor is active

mm, inch, DEG, DMS or rad: Currently active unit of measure

2 Position display: Current position value (length or angle)

3 Message line for displaying information, errors or warnings

5 and 6 Soft keys and soft-key buttons for executing functions

1,2,3,4... Numeric input keys

2 Power connection with fuse

3 Ground (protective earthing)

This manual describes the functions that are available in

Symbols within notes

Refer to accompanying documents

Danger to the operator, workpiece or internal

The ND 280 must be prepared by a qualified and

12 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Fig. I.2 Length gauge without datum setting:

Fig. I.3 Length gauge with datum setting: Known

Fig. I.4 Nominal position S, actual position I and

14 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Fig. I.5 Position 1: definition through absolute

Incremental workpiece positions

Fig. I.6 Position 3: definition through incremental

Fig. I.7 Linear position encoder, here for the X axis

Absolute position encoders

Fig. I.8 Scale grating for absolute position encoders

16 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Danger to workpiece! Fig. I.9 Linear scales – with distance-coded

Switch on the ND 280. The power switch is located

Press the LANGUAGE soft key if you want to change the

Press any key to call the standard screen.

 If necessary, you can change the language later, see

18 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Working without reference mark evaluation

Switch off the ND 280. The parameter settings and

20 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Soft key Function Page

DATUM Switches the datum (see datum Page 26,

PRESET Sets the axis value to the preset Page 26

RESET  Actual Value mode: Resets the Page 26

Soft key page 2:

Soft key Function Page

PRINT Transmits the current measured Page 74

Distance-to-go Switches the display between Page 25

MM Switches the position display Page 28

22 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Instruction box messages

Fig. I.17 Example of instruction box messages

If a new error occurs before the last error has been

24 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

Displays current distance from the

Algebraic sign of distance-to-go:

With RESET, you set the current datum to zero at the

Setting the display value for one axis

26 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

28 I Working with the ND 280 position display unit

 Mirror: A scaling factor of –1.00 will produce a mirror