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SKF 086501 Operating Instructions Manual

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Lubrication Monitor Controller
of series LMC 301
for control of up to three pumps, each with an
SKF Progressive centralized lubrication system containing one to
three main lines.
Version 02
Operating instructions
acc. to EMC and LVD Directives and UL Standard
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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Lubrication Monitor Controller acc. to EMC and LVD Directives and UL Standard of series LMC 301 for control of up to three pumps, each with an SKF Progressive centralized lubrication system containing one to three main lines. Version 02...
  • Page 2 Directive 2014/35/EU on the use of electrical equipment within certain voltage limits The manufacturer, SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH , Walldorf Plant, Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 2-8, DE - 69190 Walldorf, hereby declares conformity of the device / the electrical equipment...
  • Page 3 E-mail: Lubrication-germany@skf.com holder is prohibited and constitutes a viola- www.skf.com/lubrication Versions of these instructions in other tion of copyright. languages can be found at: www.skf.com/ lubrication Sales and Service Regions Manufacturer and service address Warranty Europe / Africa / Near East / India...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Operating instructions EU Declaration Explanation of symbols and signs 3. Technical data General technical data 5.3.6 Power supply 100 to 240 V AC 1. Safety instructions and 24 V DC General safety instructions 4. Delivery, returns, and storage 5.3.7 Load switching relay General behavior when handling...
  • Page 5 Table of contents 8. Maintenance 10. Spare parts/accessories 6.2.7 General setting options without General information (with) password access Maintenance schedule 11. System coniguration 6.2.8 Setting options for local admins Battery replacement 11.1 Menu navigation for system (setters) with password access coniguration - pump settings Software update 6.2.8.1 Changing the password...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols And Signs

    Explanation of symbols and signs Explanation of symbols and signs Activities that present specific hazards to Read the instructions completely and follow Possible symbols persons or material assets are indicated all operating instructions and the warning Meaning Symbol with warnings. and safety instructions.
  • Page 7 Explanation of symbols and signs Abbreviations and conversion factors Instructions placed on a unit, machine, or Abbreviations equipment, such as: regarding ounce approx. approximately pounds per square inch °C degrees Celsius horsepower seconds pound o Rotation arrow dB (A) sound pressure level sq.in.

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions The operator must ensure that the instruc- In addition to the assembly instructions/op- Operation is prohibited until issues have tions are read and fully understood by all erating instructions, all statutory regulations been clarified.

  • Page 9: Qualiied Technical Personnel

    Product training can also be performed by lations, and assembly conditions as a result SKF in exchange for costs incurred. o Wear personal protective equipment. of their training, experience, and instruction. They are qualified to carry out the required...

  • Page 10: Electric Shock Hazard

    1. Safety instructions 1.4 Electric shock hazard 1.5 Operation 1.6 Assembly/maintenance/malfunction/ decommissioning/disposal The following must be observed while work- All relevant persons (operating personnel, WARNING ing on the product. supervisors) must be informed of the activ- Electric shock o All information within this manual and ity prior to beginning work.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    Ensure proper grounding of the product. one to three zones (one to three main lines) pose is strictly prohibited. o Drill holes required for assembly only on in SKF progressive centralized lubrication non-critical, non-load-bearing parts. systems. Particularly prohibited are:...

  • Page 12: Disclaimer Of Liability

    See the positioning diagram o Contaminated or unsuitable lubricants parts for the order number and position on the o Installation of non-original SKF o Manual for the insulation resistance tester product. components o Project planning documents and other...

  • Page 13: Residual Risks

    1. Safety instructions 1.12 Residual risks Table 1 Residual risk Remedy Life cycle: Assembly/commissioning/operation/setup and retrofit Electric shock due to defective or incor- • Inspect the power lead for damage before starting the product rectly connected power lead on power supply or load relay •...

  • Page 14: Overview/System Description

    2. Overview/System description 2. Overview/System description Display, Fig. 2 PUMP PUMP FAULT POWER RESET FAULT LMC 301 POWER RESET LMC 301 CAUTION! PUMP FAULT Do not use rigid electrical conduits. The installation of the cable glands and the customer provided cord sets to be POWER RESET LMC 301...
  • Page 15 2. Overview/System description Status Overview and triggering an additional lubrication Symbol Status Function Press the arrow key to receive a status overview of the pumps resp. zones Overview States (P1Z1 = Pump 1/Zone1 to max. P3Z3 Pump 3/Zone 3). P1Z1 P1Z2 P1Z3 States/Timer P1Z1...
  • Page 16 2. Overview/System description Display and control elements of control screen Symbol Designation Function Display o Menu display / Display of values and parameters / Fault notification o The right bar ( ) indicates that the menu extends beyond the current display PUMP Pump / main line A / B / C per pump PUMP...
  • Page 17 2. Overview/System description Display elements of the control screen Symbol Status Function o The system was stopped by pressing the Reset key and can be restarted by briefly pressing the Running key. Stopped/OFF o Respective lubrication zone is in interval time Pause Wait Temperature o Waiting period temperature...
  • Page 18 2. Overview/System description 2.1 LMC 301 controller unit The SKF LMC 301 Controller is used to o Temperature monitoring by internal or Some system settings and timings can be control SKF ProFlex centralized external sensor modified by the customer via the password lubrication systems.

  • Page 19: General Design Of A Progressive Centralized Lubrication System With Lmc 301 Controller

    2. Overview/System description 2.2 General design of a progressive centralized lubrication system with LMC 301 Controller 2.2.1 System design )see Figure 3 )see Figure 3 The LMC 301 Controller is used primarily in then depending on the programming, either The following description applies to a pro- progressive centralized lubrication systems the operational time is extended until the gressive centralized lubrication system with...
  • Page 20 2. Overview/System description System diagrams of progressive centralized lubrication systems, Fig. 3 according to the volume required by the 3/2 directional solenoid valves and relief line Zone 1 (main line 1) lubrication points being supplied. The piston detector on the master feeder accepts the feed pulses issued by the feeder and passes them to the controller.

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    3. Technical data 3. Technical data 3.1 General technical data Characteristics, design Characteristics, design Protection and monitoring General Current limit Sustained short-circuit-proof Mounting position Vertical, refer to graphic, see page 14 Overload-proof/ Open-circuit-proof Yes Dimensions (L x W x H) 10.6299 x 6.6929 x 3.5433 in Display 2.3622x1.1811 in 128x64 pixels Protection class...
  • Page 22 The emitted interference meets the requirements for industrial use; use in a residential area may cause interference under some circumstances. LMC 301 Version Order No. 086500 100 to 240 VAC 086501 VDC I/O 086502 100 to 240 VAC I/O 086503...

  • Page 23: Electronic And Electrical Devices

    4. Delivery, returns, and storage 4. Delivery, returns, and storage 4.1 Checking the delivery 4.3.2 General notes Immediately after receipt, the delivery must o The product can be enveloped in plastic WARNING be checked for completeness according film to provide low-dust storage to the shipping documents.

  • Page 24: General Information

    5. Assembly 5. Assembly 5.1 General information 5.2 Setup and attachment Only qualified technical personnel may material and any shipping braces (e.g., The product should be protected from install, operate, maintain, and repair the plugs) must be removed. humidity and vibration, and should be LMC 301 Lubrication Monitor Controller.

  • Page 25: Port Dimensions, Assembly Holes, And Minimum Mounting Dimensions

    5. Assembly 5.2.1 Port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum mounting dimensions Fig. 4 Minimum mounting dimensions A = width: 330 mm B = height 450 mm C = depth 350 mm...

  • Page 26: Opening The Controller Unit

    5. Assembly 5.2.2 Opening the controller unit 5.2.3 Minimum mounting dimensions ) see Figure 4 and Fig. 5 To ensure enough space for maintenance • Clean surface to remove drilling chips. • Insert a flat tip screwdriver (1) with a work and possible disassembly of the product, •...

  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    5. Assembly 5.3 Electrical connection 5.3.1 General The controller unit is supplied with Consult Chapter 4, Technical Data, for the NOTE 110/230 V AC voltage or optionally with electrical characteristics of the controller 24 V DC voltage. The mains voltage (supply voltage) must unit.
  • Page 28 5. Assembly NOTE NOTE NOTE On the controller unit's electrical An appropriate switch or circuit-breaker The Lubrication Monitor Controller connections, ensure that appropri- (min. 10A) who protect all pole must be contains electronic components that ate measures prevent interference included in the building installation and can be destroyed by accidental elec- between signals due to inductive, shall be in close proximity to the equip-...

  • Page 29: Terminal Board 100 To 240 Vac

    5. Assembly 5.3.2 Terminal board 100 to 240 VAC Legend to Figure 6 Connections on mainboard, design 100 to 240 VAC, Fig. 6 NOTE Item Description Chapter Power supply 5.3.6 You can run each terminal block (4.1 or 4.2) only with one operating voltage (24 VDC or 100 to 240 VAC).

  • Page 30: Terminal Board 24 Vdc

    5. Assembly 5.3.3 Terminal board 24 VDC Legend to Figure 7 Connections on mainboard, design 24 VDC, Fig. 7 NOTE Item Description Chapter Power supply 5.3.6 You can run each terminal block (4.1 or 4.2) only with one operating voltage (24 VDC or 5.3.9 100 to 240 VAC).

  • Page 31: Line Routing

    5. Assembly 5.3.4 Line routing 5.3.5 Connecting wires ) see Figures 6 and 7 ) see Figures 6 and 7, item 1, and Fig. 8 The lines are laid through cable glands at- The wires on the terminal strips for: Fig.

  • Page 32: Power Supply 100 To 240 V Ac And 24 V Dc

    5. Assembly 5.3.6 Power supply 100 to 240 V AC and 24 V DC 5.3.7 Load switching relay ) see Figure 6, item 1, and Fig. 9 ) see Figure 7, item 1, and Fig. 10 ) see Figures 6/7, item 11, and Fig. 11 Terminal diagram 100 to 240 VAC, Fig.

  • Page 33: Terminal Strip For Relay Outputs

    5. Assembly 5.3.8 Terminal strip for relay outputs )see Figures 6/7, item 4, and Figs. 12 and 13 Terminal diagram for relay outgoing terminal, The outputs on the terminal strip X4 are 01/01 connection example for relay outputs, Fig. 12 provided for downstream relays or loads Fig.

  • Page 34: Terminal Strip For Digital Inputs

    5. Assembly 5.3.9 Terminal strip for digital inputs 5.3.10 Terminal strip for analog capable )see Figures 6/7, item 2, and Figure 14 inputs )see Figures 5/6, item 3, and Figure 15 The digital inputs are provided for: Terminal strip for digital inputs, Fig. 14 Terminal strip for analog inputs, Fig.

  • Page 35: Adding An Additional Io Connection To Rs485 Interface

    5. Assembly 5.3.11 Adding an additional IO connection to RS485 interface ) see Figures 6/7, item 8 ) see Figures 16/17 Set IO addresses, Fig. 16 Daisy chain with external IO boards, Fig. 17 Another IPCB communication connection can be established using the two RS485 connectors (5).

  • Page 36: Note On The Rating Plate

    5.4 Note on the rating plate The rating plate provides important data Rating plate, Fig. 18 such as the type designation, order number, etc. SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH Model: LMC 301 To avoid loss of this data in case the rating P.No.: 0865..

  • Page 37: Information On Ce Marking

    5. Assembly 5.5 Information on CE marking The CE marking is based on the requirements of the applied Directives: o 2014/30/EU EC Electromagnetic Compatibility o 2011/65/EU (RoHS II) Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment o 2014/35/EU Low-Voltage Directive Note on Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (if pressurized parts are present)

  • Page 38: Coniguration By Operator/Local Admin

    The software • Open the file. )The LMC 301 software installs automati- can also be downloaded as freeware from the SKF website. After installing the pro- cally. SKF recommends not starting any gram, data transfer occurs other applications during this period.

  • Page 39: Coniguration Of The Controller Unit Via The Display On The Controller Unit

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2 Configuration of the controller unit via the display on the controller unit 6.2.1 Structure of a lubricating cycle Display, Fig. 20 Pump cycle time = lubrication time <Tp <Tp Cycle switch for work cycle time interim lubrication TS = Contact time Tp = Interval time...
  • Page 40 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.2 Status/overview After switching on the supply voltage, the Overview States menu appears on the The open lock icon indicates that the NOTE display. system has been unlocked. The current parameter settings and values To save data, press the Save control key for are displayed.

  • Page 41: Display And Control Elements Of The Control Screen

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.3 Display and control elements of the control screen Status Overview and triggering an additional lubrication Display, Fig. 21 Symbol Status Function Overview States Press the arrow key to receive a status overview of the P1Z1 pumps resp.
  • Page 42 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Display and control elements of control screen Symbol Designation Function Display o Menu display / Display of values and parameters / Fault notification o The right bar ( ) indicates that the menu extends beyond the current display PUMP PUMP Pump / main line A / B / C per pump...
  • Page 43 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Display elements of the control screen Symbol Status Function o The system was stopped by pressing the Reset key and can be restarted by briefly pressing the Running key. Stopped/OFF o Respective lubrication zone is in interval time Pause Wait Temperature o Waiting period temperature...

  • Page 44: Menu Navigation For Operators Without Password Access

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.4 Menu navigation for operators without password access Login settings Enter Password Login settings Enter Password Password correct Please Enter Password Your locked in as Set PW local admin to Continue Local Operator Set PW Supervisor 0000 User settings Unit Settings...
  • Page 45 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Setting options for operators without password access, Fig. 22 Pump 1 Timings Zone 1 Settings Zone 2 Settings Zone 1 Settings Lube load Zone 2 Settings [Normal Cycle Set] << >> [Heavy Cycle Set] Lube load [Normal Cycle Set] <<...

  • Page 46: Menu Navigation For Local Admins With Password Access

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.5 Menu navigation for local admins with password access Enter Password Login settings Login settings Login settings Password correct Enter Password Enter Password Please Enter Password Your locked in as to Continue Set PW local admin Set PW local admin Local Operator 0000...
  • Page 47 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Setting options for local admins, Fig. 23 Zone 1 Settings Lube Load [Normal Cycle Set] << >> [Heavy Cycle Set] Zone 2 Settings Normal Cycle Time [ 0000: 00:00 ] Lube Load Heavy Cycle Time [Normal Cycle Set] <<...
  • Page 48 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.6 Main menu The main menu shows the following Main menu, Fig. 24 options: Pump 1 Timings )see Chapter 6.2.9 Main menu Login settings In this menu, the timing of the pump and Login settings )see Chapter 6.2.7 the settings for the associated main line User settings...
  • Page 49 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.7 General setting options without (with) password access User settings Step Display Description User settings - Set units and menu language Overview States • Press <control key Menu> )You will be taken to the main menu P1Z1: Main menu •...
  • Page 50 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin User settings Step Display Description User settings - Set units and menu language • Use <up arrow key > to select the Unit Settings menu item [Imperial/Metric] User settings Unit Settings • Press <control key Select> [metric •...
  • Page 51 Pump 1 Timings o Set PassWord local admin for customer's personnel (change password) Information o Set PW Supervisor for SKF Service and SKF dealers (change password) Login settings Enter Password o If the password has already been entered (open lock), the menu item Log Off is also Set PW local admin available.

  • Page 52: Changing The Password

    • Enter current password (see previous chapter) • Use <down/up arrow key> to select password level Set PassWord local admin (custo- Login settings Enter Password mer service) or Set PW Supervisor (SKF Service) Set PW local admin • Press <control key OK> Set PW Supervisor )You will enter the Set PW local admin or Set PW Supervisor menu.
  • Page 53 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.9 Device settings Device settings Step Display Description Device settings- Display, system date, and system time Main menu • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Device settings Login settings • Press <control key OK> User settings )You will enter the Device Settings menu.
  • Page 54 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.10 Pump 1 timings 6.2.10.1 Operator level without password access General - see Pages 40/41 and Pages 45/46 Up to three pumps can be connected to the LMC 301 Controller; the maximum number The following entries can be made here: of zones (main lines) that the Controller can o <<Normal Cycle Set>>...
  • Page 55 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.10.2 Local Admin (setter) or supervisor with password access Pump 1 Timings - see Pages 42/43 and Pages 47 to 49 Step Display Description Local Admin password Pump 1 Timings User Settings- without password level factory setting: 1000 •...
  • Page 56 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description Pump 1 timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Pump 1 Timings Main menu • Press <control key OK> Login settings User settings Device settings )You will enter the Pump 1 Timings menu.
  • Page 57 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description Pump 1 timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor o Normal Cycle Time: Entry of the time unit for a normal lubrication process. The specified feeder cycles must be processed within the cycle time. The entry is in hours/minutes/ seconds.
  • Page 58 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2.11 Information The information menu simply presents in- Parameters cannot be changed, and error formation. notifications cannot be cleared. Information Step Display Description Information menu - without password level • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Information •...
  • Page 59 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3 Progressive-Control system examples Several examples of progressive systems with an LMC 301 Controller are listed below and can be used as the basis for local ad- mins to make their settings. The individual examples are divided into three sections.

  • Page 60: Zone Progressive Centralized

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.1 3-zone progressive centralized lubrication system with 2/2 directional solenoid valves and piston detectors (CS) )see Figure 25 and Fig. 26 LMC 301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 25 Design The example applies to a progressive cen- tralized lubrication system with three zones (zone 1 - zone 3 (line 1 to line 3)).
  • Page 61 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 26 Pulse monitoring for zone 3, CS, terminal strip X3 Voltage terminal ground terminal pulses terminal I3 Valve, zone 3 Zone 3 (main line 3) Ground Valve, zone 2 Ventil, Zone 3 Zone 2 (main line 2) Ventil, Zone 2 Ventil, Zone 1...
  • Page 62 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.2 3-zone progressive centralized lubrication system with 3/2 directional solenoid valves and piston detectors (PK) )see Figure 27 and Fig. 28 LMC 301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 27 Design The example applies to a progressive cen- tralized lubrication system with three zones (line 1/line 2/line 3).
  • Page 63 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 28 Pulse monitoring for zone 2, CS, terminal strip X3 Voltage terminal +, ground terminal -, pulses terminal Valve, zone 3 Zone 3 (main line 3) Valve, zone 2 Ventil, Zone 3 Zone 2 (main line 2) Ventil, Zone 2 Ventil, Zone 1...
  • Page 64 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Customer programming of the LMC 301 unit via the controller display and controller keys Programming via the LMC 301 display Step Display Description The following requirements are met: • User settings have been made according to Chapter 6.2.5 •...
  • Page 65 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings )You will enter the Zone 1 Settings menu. )The following menu items are available o Lube Load with <<Normal Cycle Set>>or <<Heavy Cycle Set>>: Entry of lubrication intensity as normal or heavy cycle set Zone 1 Settings o Monitoring.T.
  • Page 66 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings Zone 1 Settings • Use <down arrow key> to select the Lubrication Counter PX No.1 menu item Lube Load • Press <control key Select> [Normal Cycle Set] •...

  • Page 67: Operation/Decommissioning And Disposal

    7. Operation/decommissioning and disposal 7. Operation/decommissioning and disposal )Explanation of display symbols and controls 7.1 User-configurable setting options - see Chapter 6.2.3. The customer can access the menus stored Progressive centralized lubrication systems in the Main menu (see Fig. 29) and make NOTE with LMC 301 Controller typically operate some settings.

  • Page 68: Decommissioning And Disposal

    Switch on the product controller operation, the error history, and the serial number of the controller unit can After extended down time: The product can also be returned to SKF also be viewed here. o Perform safety checks Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH for...

  • Page 69: General Information

    Replace the fuse once it has actu- NOTE must not be touched under any ated - see 9.1. Only original SKF spare parts may be used. circumstances. Unauthorized alterations and the use of Contact the SKF Service department in case non-original spare parts and accessories of problems with the controller unit.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Schedule

    8. Maintenance 8.2 Maintenance schedule The maintenance intervals are system-spe- by the system manufacturer/operator based cific and are affected by environmental in- on the specific operating conditions. fluences such as dust and temperature. The maintenance intervals are therefore defined Inspection Dispose of electronic components and Item Component Inspection Remedy...

  • Page 71: Battery Replacement

    )see Figure 30 A software update can be loaded onto the To avoid possible loss of data, replace the LMC 301 controller unit using the SKF NGL Battery replacement, Fig. 30 lithium button cell battery after no later than program.

  • Page 72: Fuse Replacement

    The following tables provide an overview of possible malfunctions and their causes. NOTE NOTE Contact the SKF Service department if you cannot remedy the malfunction. The LMC 301 Controller contains Before replacing a defective fuse, electronic components that can be...
  • Page 73 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.2 Display of error notifications via fault LED Fault notification, Table 2 Display Fault status Fault output Cause FAULT LED is off No error ERROR LED flashing red Pump1/Zone1 = A Error has occurred in the indicated area. Pump1/Zone1 = B Read error notification on display.
  • Page 74 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Error notification Fault [010] Pump Offline Output pump not available [011] Pump Config Output pump wrong settings [012] Remote Address Output pump address multiple [013] LL Sensor Offline Input Low Level not available [014] LL Sensor Config Input Low Level wrong settings [015]...
  • Page 75 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Error notification Fault [032] Spray Offline Output Spray not available [033] Spray Config Output Spray wrong settings [034] Spray Address Output Spray address multiple [035] Alarm Out Offline Output Alarm not available [036] Alarm Out Config Output Alarm wrong settings [037] Alarm Out Address...
  • Page 76 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Error notification Fault [100] Mtr Protection On Motor protection on [101] Int Temp Offline Input internal temperature not available [102] Int Temp Config Input internal temperature wrong settings [103] Int Temp Address Input internal temperature address multiple [104] Temp Out of Range Temperature out of Range...

  • Page 77: Progressive Control Unit - Commissioning Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.4 Progressive Control unit - Commissioning malfunctions Malfunction Cause Remedy PUMP • Check that motor connection is wired correctly Motor fails to start o Motor incorrectly connected • Inspect pump timing as described in Chapter when the operating o Pump timing not parameterized 6.2.10...

  • Page 78: System Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.5 System malfunctions Malfunction Cause Remedy • Check mains connection o No operating voltage on motor • Check mains plug/cable and connect properly if necessary o Phase absent • Check operating voltage on motor • Check fuse Motor fails to start •...
  • Page 79 (if present) • If opening pressure is incorrect or if the pressure-regulating valve is damaged, replace the valve. Only use original SKF spare parts. • If contaminated, clean the pressure-regulating valve o or check valve on pump element •...
  • Page 80 (if present) • If opening pressure is incorrect or if the pressure-regulating valve is damaged, replace the valve Only use original SKF spare parts. • If contaminated, clean the pressure-regulating valve o Zone valve does not close •...

  • Page 81: Feeder And System Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.6 Feeder and system malfunctions Malfunctions table Malfunction Cause Remedy Lubricant o Insufficient system pres- • Check the system pressure at the feeder inlet, increase system pressure if supply sure at feeder inlet necessary o Feeder jam •...
  • Page 82 • Replace the lubricant line cation points ble only by visual inspection and • For grease progressive systems, use only original SKF replacement lines significant lubricant discharge. that have already been filled. Perform commissioning and functional o Pinching and sharp bends are inspection.
  • Page 83 • If all feeders function properly, check the electrical connection of the piston detector and the piston detector itself for proper function. • Clean or replace pressure relief valve. o Pressure relief valve does • Only use original SKF spare parts. not close No pressure build up in o Unsuitable lubricant (see •...

  • Page 84: Measures In Response To

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.7 Measures in response to malfunctions Error notification Cause Remedy Empty signal o Grease reservoir empty • Fill grease reservoir No signal from the piston o Piston detector not as- • Check assignment of the piston detector in the “System configuration => detector signed correctly Pump 1 Settings (or 2/3) =>...

  • Page 85: Spare Parts/Accessories

    The installation of the cable glands and the customer provided cord sets to be done by the customer. The customer is responsible for proper installation. Blade-type fuse FK1 3A (32 V) acc. to ISO 8820-3 3V lithium button cell battery, Model CR 3032 236-11066-1 LMC 301 software http://www.skf.com/LMC301 Warning label (see page 12) 246-078-289...
  • Page 86 11. System configuration 11. System configuration 11.1 Menu navigation for system configuration - pump settings Login settings Login settings Enter Password Passwort correct Enter Password Please Enter Password You are logged in Set PW local admin to Continue Supervisor Set PW Supervisor 0000 Enter Back...
  • Page 87 11. System configuration Setting options for pump settings, Fig. 32 Pump Output Sensor at Pump Set. Remote Manual Lube Output Type Sensor Type Input Type [ << disabled >> << transducer 1-6V >> << transducer 4-20 mA >> <<transducer 0-20mA >> [ <<...
  • Page 88 11. System configuration 11.1.1 Menu navigation for system configuration - zone settings Login settings Login settings Enter Password Enter Password Password correct Please Enter Password You are logged in as Set PW local admin to Continue Supervisor Set PW Supervisor 0000 Back Enter...
  • Page 89 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings, Fig. 34 Timings Lube Load Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << normally closed >> << normally open >> << disabled>> ] [<< time controlled>> << counter ctrld>>] [ << normally closed >> << normally open>> << disabled>><< pulses>> ] [<<...

  • Page 90: System Coniguration

    Back All essential controller and system settings menu. )You will be asked "Lubrication will be System coniguration for an SKF ProFlex progressive centralized Lubrication will be stopped lubrication system are made stopped - Continue?" Continue? in the System configuration menu level.

  • Page 91: Amount Of Pumps

    11. System configuration 11.3 Amount of pumps Selecting the amount of pumps Step Display Description Select the amount of pumps - only in Supervisor password level • Open the System configuration menu System coniguration • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Amount of pumps menu Amount of pumps )Entry of the maximum number of pumps for the entire lubrication system Setting the pump...

  • Page 92: Setting The Pump

    11. System configuration 11.4 Setting the pump Pump settings => Pump 1 settings =>Pump settings Step Display Description Coniguring the pumps - only in Supervisor password level • Open the System configuration menu (see Chapter 7.3) System coniguration • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Pump settings (1-3) menu Amount of pumps •...

  • Page 93: Main Lines

    11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => System Type Step Display Description • Use <down/up arrow key > to select the desired setting • Press <control key OK> • You will enter the selected menu. System Type In this menu, the lubrication system is assigned to the pump that has already been selected. For single-line centralized lubrication systems, select Mono- lex;...
  • Page 94 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control => Pump Output Step Display Description Lube Control Entry and monitoring of the lubrication system are done in this menu • Press <control key OK> )The following settings are available: Lube Control Output Pump o Pump Output - Specification of the pump-specific parameters...
  • Page 95 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control => Lube Control Mode => Sensor at Pump Set. Step Display Description Sensor at Pump Set. The pump sensor is speciied in this menu • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Sensor at Pump Set.
  • Page 96 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control => Sensor at Pump Set Step Display Description Sensor at Pump • Press <control key Select> Sensor Type • Use <down/up arrow key> to select the sensor type [transducer 4-20 mA •...
  • Page 97 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control=> Remote Manual Lube Step Display Description Remote Manual Lube Settings for the Remote Manual Lube system input • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Remote Manual Lube menu The following settings are available: Input Type Remote Manual Lube...
  • Page 98 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level => Monitoring Step Display Description Filling/Low Level Select and conigure the ill level switch • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Filling/Low Level menu The following settings are available: Filling/Low Level o Monitoring - see Step 4.1...
  • Page 99 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level => Alarm Step Display Description Alarm Setting for the Alarm system output • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Alarm Settings menu Alarm • Press <control key Select> Output Type •...
  • Page 100 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level =>Inputs Step Display Description Inputs Selection of ill level switch - input type • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Inputs menu Inputs Input No. LL Type •...
  • Page 101 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level =>Inputs Step Display Description Inputs Selection of ill level switch - input type With normally closed and normally open contacts: • Press <down arrow key> • Press <control key Select> Inputs •...
  • Page 102 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level =>Timings Step Display Description Timings Set the delay time for low level signal and illing • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Timings menu Timings • Press <control key Select> Detection of empty time •...
  • Page 103 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Motor Protection Step Display Description Motor Protection Connection settings for the external auxiliary contact of the motor circuit breaker • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Motor Protection menu Motor Protection The following settings are available: Motor Protection Type...
  • Page 104 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => Internal Sensor Step Display Description Temperature Control Conigure the internal sensor (controller board) or external sensor Temperature Control • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Temperature Control menu Int.
  • Page 105 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => Internal Sensor => External Sensor Step Display Description Temperature Control Set internal sensor (controller board) or external sensor If internal sensor is enabled: Temperature Limits • Use <down arrow key> to select Temperature Limit )The following settings are available: Over temperature [000.0] C...
  • Page 106 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => External Sensor Step Display Description With transducer: External Sensor • Press <down arrow key> ) The following settings are available: Sensor Type [transducer 4-20 mA Input o Input [0.00 ] AI o Minimal Value Minimal Value [00.0] Fahrenheit...

  • Page 107: Zone 1 Settings

    11. System configuration 11.5 Zone 1 Settings (main line settings) Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings Step Display Description Coniguring the zones - only in Supervisor password level • Open the System configuration menu (see Chapter 7.3) System coniguration • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Pump settings (1-3) menu Amount of pumps •...
  • Page 108 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Setting => Cycle Control => Timings Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/ Cycle Control Cycle control for the respective zone )The following settings are available: o Timings Cycle Control o Release/Counter o Lube Load Timings Release/Counter Lube Load...
  • Page 109 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Release/Counter => Lube Load Step Display Description Release/Counter Trigger the lubricating cycle • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Release/Counter menu Release/Counter • Press <control key Select> Input Type •...
  • Page 110 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Zone Valve Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Settings for vent valve, zone 1 • Use <down/up arrow key> to select the Lube Control menu Lube Control •...
  • Page 111 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control =>Proximity Sensor Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Proximity Sensor Proximity Sensor • Use <down arrow key> to select Proximity Sensor Amnt of Proximity Sensor •...
  • Page 112 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control =>Proximity Sensor Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Proximity Sensor Proximity Sensor • Use <down arrow key> to select PX No. 1 Ctrl Type (piston detector type) Amnt of Proximity Sensor •...
  • Page 113 11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Post Sprayer Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Post Sprayer • Use <down arrow key> to select Post Sprayer Post Sprayer • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Post Sprayer menu Output Type [normally open] Output No.

  • Page 114: Zone 2/Zone 3 Settings (Main Lines)

    11. System configuration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Alarm Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Alarm • Use <down arrow key> to select Alarm Alarm • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Alarm menu Output Type [normally open] •...

  • Page 115: Setting Parameters To Default

    11. System configuration 11.6 Setting parameters to default NOTE Resetting (Set Params to Default) With the reset to the default values of the selected lubrication system loaded. Set Params to Default Step Display Description System Coniguration/Set Params to Default Activating Set Params to Default resets the controller to its factory settings. Entries made by the customer or service staff are overwritten.
  • Page 116 The Power of Knowledge Engineering Bearings Lubrication and Bearing Over the course of more than a century, SKF has specialized in five fields of competence and Seals Systems Units acquired a wide range of application expertise. We utilize this experience to provide innovative solutions to OEMs and other manufacturers in practically all industrial sectors worldwide.

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