SDT International LUBExpert Operating Manual
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SDT International sa-nv • Bd de l'Humanité 415 • B-1190 Brussels (Belgium) • Tel: +32(0)2 332 32 25 • email: info@sdt.be
SDT North America • 1532 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON • Phone:
1-800-667-5325 | 1-905-377-1313
• email: info@sdthearmore.com
www.sdtultrasound.com

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  • Page 1 SDT International sa-nv • Bd de l’Humanité 415 • B-1190 Brussels (Belgium) • Tel: +32(0)2 332 32 25 • email: info@sdt.be SDT North America • 1532 Ontario Street, Cobourg, ON • Phone: 1-800-667-5325 | 1-905-377-1313 • email: info@sdthearmore.com www.sdtultrasound.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LUBExpert Kit ............................- 7 - 4.3. LUBExpert Base Kit Contents ........................- 8 - 4.4. LUBExpert Upgrade for SDT270SU or SDT270DU (MK2 Only) ..............- 9 - 4.5. Upgrade Kit Contents ..........................- 9 - 4.6. Charging the Battery ..........................- 10 - 4.7.
  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    For these reasons, SDT Calibration Certificates no longer mention a “calibration due date”. Instead, SDT codes each instrument with the “last calibration date”. For user convenience, you can view the date of the last calibration of an SDT200, SDT270, or LUBExpert instrument on the System Info menu screen.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    For an apparatus that contains a battery, SDT International will transfer the battery to a local company that will recycle it in accordance with EU "Batteries" Directive and Belgian laws. SDT International will transfer the rest of the apparatus to a local company that will recycle it in accordance with EU "WEEE" Directive and Belgian laws.
  • Page 5: Copyright

    MAN.LUBExpert.EN--01--SDT-Lubexpertuser-manual-EN.DOCX 1.7. Copyright © 2017 SDT International n.v. s.a. All rights reserved. No one is permitted to reproduce or duplicate, in any form, the whole or part of this document without the written permission of SDT International n.v. s.a. The information herein is believed to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.
  • Page 6: Welcome Message

    MAN.LUBExpert.EN--01--SDT-Lubexpertuser-manual-EN.DOCX 2. Welcome Message Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of LUBExpert. Get ready to explore the world of ultrasound assisted machinery lubrication. Whether you grease bearings on a time-based or calendar based schedule, LUBExpert’s onboard lubrication and greasing assistant is ready to guide you to a perfect and precise result every time.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Given only a few machine parameters, LUBExpert monitors each stroke of grease and its effect on bearing friction and temperature. Before and after bearing conditions are reported with a “GOOD”, “BAD”, or “SUSPECT”...
  • Page 8: Lubexpert Base Kit Contents

    • Ultranalysis Suite™ Static LUBExpert License includes 1 licensed installation • Tree structured database with dedicated “LUBExpert Mode”, multiple survey creation, trend graphs, asset image mapping, customizable alarming, sensor and data collector serial number recording for accountability. Sensors & Accessories •...
  • Page 9: Lubexpert Upgrade For Sdt270Su Or Sdt270Du (Mk2 Only)

    Embedded algorithm constantly calculates bearing friction LUBExpert Upgrade Criteria for SDT270 • Different scenarios exist to add the LUBExpert Key to your SDT270. Some things to consider prior to purchasing the LUBExpert Upgrade: • Only SDT270 device serial numbers beginning with “280 xxx xxx” are eligible for upgrade. If the SDT270 device serial number begins with “270 xxx xxx”...
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    – in fact it very slowly tops the charge up a little more. Expect up to 8 hours of continuous use from your LUBExpert when the battery is fully charged. This will vary depending on your need to use the backlight and the TEMP1 internal temperature sensor. Use the function settings in the main menu to adjust the auto power down and the delay to automatically switch off the backlight.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    2. UAS checks your software version and advises you if new updates are available. 3. Now let’s check the firmware on your LUBExpert. Power up LUBExpert first, then connect it to your PC with the supplied USB cable. UAS queries the device version and advises you if updates are available.
  • Page 12: System Settings Edits

    5.1. Grease Gun Management UAS and LUBExpert want to ensure you always use the right grease and the right amount. To do that you need to specify the quantity of grease dispensed by a full stroke of your grease gun. If you don’t know the dispensing capacity of your grease gun contact the manufacturer or better yet, measure it yourself.
  • Page 13: Sensor Options - Lubexpert Mode

    The active window is bold and the rest appear lighter grey. Click on Sensors tab and then click the LUBExpert Mode check box and then click LUBEsense and TEMP2 check boxes. All other sensor options will be hidden from view during LUBExpert operation.
  • Page 14: Modifying A Database

    “Create New Tree Node” dialogue box. Type the name of the new Node and then click save. The new node is added as a lower level sub-Node of the database or Node level you selected. Copyright 2017 by SDT International, sa/nv All Rights Reserved 14/27...
  • Page 15 Adding LUBExpert measurements to your data tree is no different than adding other measurements. The only difference is that for a LUBExpert measurement, you only have two sensor choices (LUBEsense and TEMP2).
  • Page 16 Otherwise, you may leave this field blank. Then LUBExpert will stop the lubrication process after two shots when the lubrication condition is Suspect or Bad. Copyright 2017 by SDT International, sa/nv All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17: Working With Surveys

    "Grease Qty" value is reached). Save your selection and exit the dialogue box. 7. Working with Surveys Working with surveys in UAS for LUBExpert should be familiar to UAS users. For more detailed explanations, reference your UAS user manual. 7.1. Create a new Survey To create a new lubrication survey, right click on any asset in the data tree to access the shortcut menu.
  • Page 18: Transfer Survey To Lubexpert

    7.2. Transfer Survey to LUBExpert To transfer lube surveys from UAS to LUBExpert or SDT270SU/DU: • Connect LUBExpert or SDT270 instrument to PC using the USB transfer cable supplied (article code SICABUSBAUSBBM). The device driver is found on the supplied USB Flash Drive.
  • Page 19: In The Field

    Using the Down Arrow, highlight Planned Survey and press Enter. A list of available surveys appears. Highlight the one you want using the Up/Down Arrows and press Enter. LUBExpert displays the first asset point in the survey. Be sure that this is the machine you actually want to lubricate, and press Enter to begin.
  • Page 20: Lubrication Steps

    Follow the intuitive on-screen instructions to add grease to the bearing. Add one full shot of grease and press Enter once the grease is delivered. The bearing and lubricant are now in the churning phase. LUBExpert enters a stabilization period of 10 seconds (default value) to allow the grease to churn into the bearing. Changing Stabilization Time...
  • Page 21 A “Good” result is obtained when dBµV level decreases after the first shot of grease and continues to decrease with additional shots, without reaching the theoretical maximum lubricant capacity for the bearing. LUBExpert guides you to continue adding lubricant as long as friction levels continue to decrease. LUBExpert advises to stop greasing when dBµV increases.
  • Page 22: Transfer Results To Pc

    MAN.LUBExpert.EN--01--SDT-Lubexpertuser-manual-EN.DOCX 9. Transfer Results to PC Upon completion of the lubrication survey reconnect LUBExpert or SDT270SU/DU to PC to download the results. Follow these steps: • Connect device to PC with the supplied USB cable (article code SICABUSBAUSBBM). • From the Device menu choose “SDT270/LUBExpert” and the “Download from SDT270/LUBExpert to PC”...
  • Page 23: View Results In Uas

    UAS. For UAS specific features and instructions you are encouraged to read the UAS User Manual. For your convenience, we include it with the USB stick in your LUBExpert kit. The manual is also available in the download section of www.sdtultrasound.com.
  • Page 24: Reports

    MAN.LUBExpert.EN--01--SDT-Lubexpertuser-manual-EN.DOCX 11. Reports The LUBExpert integration in UAS includes two new reports dedicated to lubrication features. The first concerns the cumulative lubricant consumption sorted by grease name. The second is the comparison of lubricant consumption sorted by user selected greasing locations.
  • Page 25: Lube Consumption Comparison

    ⑦ may be used to quickly sort the measurement points. Note that the filter is case sensitive. As for the Tree structures, two shortcut buttons enable to select and unselect ③ all. Copyright 2017 by SDT International, sa/nv All Rights Reserved 25/27...
  • Page 26 XML format using the XML Export button ⑪. For this option, an intermediate window asks the name and the location for the purpose of the file creation. The generated report details the lubricant consumption per lubrication point for the chosen period. Copyright 2017 by SDT International, sa/nv All Rights Reserved 26/27...
  • Page 27 MAN.LUBExpert.EN--01--SDT-Lubexpertuser-manual-EN.DOCX Notes Copyright 2017 by SDT International, sa/nv All Rights Reserved 27/27...

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