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SKF LMC 301 series Operating Instructions Manual

Lubrication monitor controller. for controlling three pumps, each with one- to three - line skf single line centralized lubrication systems
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Lubrication Monitor Controller
of series LMC 301
for controlling three pumps, each with one- to three -
line SKF Single Line centralized lubrication systems
Version 03
Operating instructions
acc. to EMC, LVD Directives and UL Standard
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  • Page 1 Operating instructions Lubrication Monitor Controller acc. to EMC, LVD Directives and UL Standard of series LMC 301 for controlling three pumps, each with one- to three - line SKF Single Line centralized lubrication systems Version 03...
  • 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 and constitutes a violation of copyright. www.skf.com/lubrication Versions of these instructions in other languages can be found at: www.skf.com/ lubrication Sales and Service Regions Manufacturer and service address Warranty Europe / Africa / Middle East / India...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Operating instructions 3. Technical data EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance General technical data 5.3.7 Load switching relay Explanation of symbols and signs 5.3.8 Terminal strip for relay outgoing terminal 4. Delivery, returns, and storage 1.
  • Page 5 Table of contents 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 11. System coniguration 6.2.8.1 Changing the password Fuse replacement 11.1 Menu navigation for System coniguration - Pump settings Single Line-Control system examples 59 Display of error messages via fault LED 6.3.1 2-zone Single Line centralized 11.1.1 Menu navigation for system coniguration - zone settings lubrication system with...

  • 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 o Rotation arrow approx. approximately pounds per square inch °C degrees Celsius horsepower o Fluid connection labels must be followed seconds pound and kept in fully legible condition.

  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions o The operator must ensure that the in- and environmental protection must be o All safety instructions and in-house in- structions are read and fully understood observed. structions relevant to the particular activity by all persons tasked with working on the must be observed.

  • Page 9: Qualiied Technical Personnel

    Wear personal protective equipment. Only qualified technical personnel may in- Product training can also be performed by stall, operate, maintain, and repair the prod- SKF in exchange for costs incurred. o Observe the relevant safety data sheets ucts described here. when handling lubricants/equipment.

  • 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. with one to three zones (one-line to three- pose is strictly prohibited. o Drill holes required for assembly only on line) SKF Single Line centralized lubrication Particularly prohibited are: non-critical, non-load-bearing parts. systems.

  • Page 12: Disclaimer Of Liability

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

  • 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. POWER The installation of the cable glands and the customer provided cord sets to be RESET LMC 301 ACHTUNG!
  • Page 15 2. Overview/System description Status Overview and triggering an additional lubrication Symbol Status Function Overview States Press the arrow key to receive a status overview of the pumps resp. zones P1Z1 (P1Z1 = Pump 1/Zone1 to max. P3Z3 Pump 3/Zone 3). 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 Pump / main line A / B / C per pump...

  • Page 17: System Design

    2. Overview/System description 2.1 LMC 301 controller unit Display elements of the control screen The SKF LMC 301 Controller is used to Symbol Status Function control SKF Single Line centralized lubrication systems. o The system was stopped by pressing the Reset key and can Stopped/OFF be restarted by briefly pressing the Running key.
  • Page 18 Automatic filling. zones (two main lines). The two zones are relieved via a reversing The SKF LMC 301 controller offers configu- valve downstream of the pump unit. rations for the following zone settings for Both main lines are switched via a 2/2...
  • Page 19 2. Overview/System description 2.2.1 System design )See Figure 3 on page 20 Another system design involves using quantity of lubricant to the respective lu- 3/2 directional solenoid valves instead of the Pressure is built up from the pump element brication lines. The pressure switch sends a 2/2 directional solenoid valves.
  • Page 20 2. Overview/System description System diagrams of Single Line centralized lubrication systems, Fig. 3 switches the pressure relief valve to relief, 2/2 directional solenoid valves and relief valve resulting in pressure relief in the main line and the previously active zone (main line). Zone 1 (main line 1) This causes the relubrication distributors to relieve pressure, and lubricant is delivered to...

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    3. Technical data 3. Technical data 3.1 General technical data Characteristics, design General Mounting position Vertical, refer to graphic, see page 14 Dimensions (L x W x H) 10.6299 x 6.6929 x 3.5433 in Display 2.3622x1.1811 in 128x64 pixels Environmental conditions Altitude, up to AC 2000m / DC 5000m...
  • Page 22 3. Technical data Characteristics, design Characteristics, design Protection and monitoring Output rating relays Current limit Sustained short-circuit-proof Connection directly to the relay 01/02 100-240 VAC/ max. 15A Overload-proof/ Open-circuit-proof Yes Connection directly to the relay 01/02 24 VDC/ max. 15A Output terminal block 01 bis 08 24 VDC;...
  • Page 23 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 wrappedin plastic film WARNING be checked for completeness according to provide low-dust storage. to the shipping documents.

  • Page 24: Setup And Attachment

    5. Assembly 5. Assembly 5.1 General information 5.2 Setup and attachment Only qualified technical personnel may Keep all packing material until product has The product should be protected from install, operate, maintain, and repair the been inspected and no defects are found. 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 10.31 9.72 Minimum mounting dimensions A = width: 12.99 in 10.67 B = height 17.72 in C = depth 13.78 in...

  • Page 26: Opening The Controller Unit

    5. Assembly 5.2.2 Opening the controller unit 5.2.3 Minimum mounting dimensions ) See Figures 4 and 5 To ensure enough space for maintenance • Drill assembly holes (Ø 0.1 in) accord- • Insert a flat tip screwdriver (1) with a work and possible disassembly of the product, ing to assembly drawing (Fig.

  • Page 27: Electrical Connection

    5. Assembly 5.3 Electrical connection 5.3.1 General The controller unit is supplied with Refer toChapter 4, Technical Data, Chapter NOTE 100 to 240 VAC voltage or optionally with 3, for the electrical characteristics of the 24 V DC voltage. Mains voltage (supply voltage) must controller unit.
  • Page 28 5. Assembly NOTE NOTE NOTE Lubrication Monitor Controller On the controller unit's electrical An appropriate switch or circuit-breaker contains electronic components connections, ensure that appropriate (min. 10A) who protect all pole must be that can be destroyed by accidental measures prevent interference included in the building installation and electrostatic charge or discharge between signals due to inductive,...

  • Page 29: Terminal Board 100 To 240Vac

    5. Assembly 5.3.2 Terminal board 100 to 240VAC 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 Internal 100 to 240 VAC connection 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 5. Assembly 5.3.4 Line routing 5.3.5 Connecting wires ) See Figures 6 and 7 ) See Figures 6, page 27 and 7, page 28, item 1, and Fig. 8 Fig. 8 The lines are routed through cable glands on both sides and the bottom The cables on the terminal strips for: Cable glands are provided for the following o Power connection (item 1).

  • Page 32: Power Supply 100 To 240 V Ac

    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 5. Assembly 5.3.8 Terminal strip for relay outgoing terminal )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 inputs )See Figures 6/7, item 2, and Fig. 14 )See Figures 5/6, item 3, and Fig. 15 The digital inputs are provided for: Terminal strip for digital inputs, Fig. 14 Terminal strip for analog capable inputs, o Pressure switch Fig.

  • Page 35: Adding An Additional Io Connection To Rs485 Daisy Chain

    5. Assembly 5.3.11 Adding an additional IO connection to RS485 daisy chain )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

    Model ________________________________ Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph (a) item (i) and is, pursuant to Article 4, Paragraph 3, excluded from the scope of Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU. Rating plate, Fig. 18 SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH Model: LMC 301 P.No.: 0865..
  • Page 37 5. Assembly...

  • Page 38: Coniguration By Operator/Local Admin

    SKF recommends not starting any can also be downloaded as freeware from other applications during this period. the SKF website. After installing the pro- • Install the controller unit (Chapter 5) gram, data transfer occurs • Open the controller unit (Chapter 5.2.2) via the USB interface in the controller.

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

    6. Configuration 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 System with 3/2 zone directional solenoid valve System with 2/2 zone directional solenoid valve Work cycle time Work cycle time Lubrication time =...

  • Page 40: Display And Control Elements Of The Control Screen

    6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.2.3 Display and control elements of 6.2.2 Status/overview the control screen After switching on the supply voltage, the (customer access) and Supervisor (only ser- Overview States menu appears on the vice staff, no customer access). display.
  • Page 41 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Status Overview and triggering an additional lubrication Symbol Status Function Overview States Press the arrow key to receive a status overview of the pumps resp. zones P1Z1 (P1Z1 = Pump 1/Zone1 to max. P3Z3 Pump 3/Zone 3). P1Z2 P1Z3 States/Timer P1Z1...
  • Page 42 6. Configuration 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. Configuration by operator/local admin Display elements of the control screen Symbol Status Function Stopped/OFF o The system was stopped by pressing the Reset key and can be restarted by briefly pressing the Running key. Pause o Respective lubrication zone is in interval time. Wait Temperature o Waiting period temperature.

  • Page 44: Menu Navigation For Operators Without Password Access

    6. Configuration 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. Configuration 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. Configuration 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. Configuration 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. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.2.6 Main menu The main menu shows the following Main menu, Fig. 24 options: Pump 1 Timings Main menu )refer to chapter 6.2.9 pages 53 Login settings Login settings )refer to chapter 6.2.7 pg 49 In this menu, the timing of the pump and User settings The <Login settings>...

  • Page 49: General Setting Options Without (With) Password Access

    6. Configuration 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. Configuration 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: Setting Options For Local Admins (Setters) With Password Access

    Set PassWord local admin for customer's personnel (change password) Login settings o Set PW Supervisor for SKF Service and SKF dealers (change password) 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 (cus- Login settings Enter Password tomer 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. Configuration 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. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.2.10 Pump 1 timings 6.2.10.1 Operator level without password access General See Pages 40/41, Fig. 22 and 42/43, Fig. 23 Up to three pumps can be connected to the LMC 301 Controller; the maximum The following entries can be made here: number of zones (main lines) that the Con- o <<Normal Cycle Set>>...
  • Page 55 6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.2.10.2 Local Admin (setter) or Supervisor with password access Pump 1 Timings See Page 41 and Pages 45 to 47 Set PW local admin Step Display Description Factory setting: 1000 Pump 1 Timings User Settings- without password level •...
  • Page 56 6. Configuration 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 Pump 1 Timings...
  • Page 57 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description Pump 1 timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor )The following menu items are available: Zone 1 Settings o Lube Load: Selection between Normal Cycle Set and Heavy Cycle Set. The two lubri- Lube Load cation settings differ in terms of the duration of cycle time.
  • Page 58 6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.2.11 Information The information menu presents information. messages cannot be cleared. Parameters cannot be changed, and error Information Step Display Description Information menu - without password level • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Information •...

  • Page 59: Single Line-Control System Examples

    6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.3 Single Line system examples Several examples of Single Line 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 6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.3.1 2-zone Single Line centralized lubrication system with 2/2 directional solenoid valves and 1 pressure switch )See Figures 25 and 26 LMC301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 25 Design The example applies to a Single Line centralized lubrication system with two zones (zone 1/zone 2 (line 1/line 2)).
  • Page 61 6. Configuration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 26 (pressure monitoring PT, voltage) X3, terminal + (pressure monitoring PT, ground) X3, terminal - (pressure monitoring PT, signal) X3, terminal I 1 (ill level monitoring) X3, terminal I 3 Pump motor, max.
  • Page 62 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Customer programming of the LMC 301 unit via the controller display and controller keys Programming via the SKF LMC 301 Step Display Description The following requirements are met: • User settings have been made according to Chapter 6.2.5, pages 42 •...
  • Page 63 6. Configuration 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 <<Normal Cycle Set>> or <<Heavy Cycle Set>>. Entry of lubrication intensity, normal or heavy cycle set o Normal Cycle Counts: Entry of cycle time for normal cycle set o Heavy Cycle Counts: Entry of cycle time for increased lubricant demand (longer pump...
  • Page 64 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings • Use <down arrow key > to select the Heavy Cycle Counts menu item • Press <control key Select> Zone 1 Settings •...
  • Page 65 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings- Zone 2 Settings • Use <down/up arrow key> to select the Zone 2 Settings menu item Pump 1 Timings • Press <control key OK> Pump Timings Zone 1 Settings •...

  • Page 66: And 1 Pressure Switch

    6. Configuration by operator/local admin 6.3.2 2-zone Single Line centralized lubrication system with 3/2 directional solenoid valves and 2 pressure switches )See Figures 27 and 28 LMC301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 27 Design The example applies to a Single Line cen- tralized lubrication system with two zones (zone 1/zone 2 (line 1/line 2)).
  • Page 67 6. Configuration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 28 Pressure monitoring PT2, signal, X3, + Pressure monitoring PT2, signal, X3, I1 Pressure monitoring PT2, ground X3, - Fill level monitoring X3, I3 (pump motor, max. 8 amp) X4, 01 Zone 1, X4, 02 Zone 2, X4, 05...
  • Page 68 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Customer programming of the LMC 301 unit via the controller display and controller keys Programming via the SKF Flex-Control display Step Display Description The following requirements are met: • User settings have been made according to Chapter 6.2.5, pages 42 •...
  • Page 69 6. Configuration 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 <<Normal Cycle Set>> or <<Heavy Cycle Set>>. Entry of lubrication intensity, normal or heavy cycle set o Normal Cycle Counts: Entry of cycle time for normal cycle set o Heavy Cycle Counts: Entry of cycle time for increased lubricant demand (longer pump...
  • Page 70 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings • Use <down arrow key > to select the Heavy Cycle Counts menu item • Press <control key Select> Zone 1 Settings •...
  • Page 71 6. Configuration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timing and Cycle Control Step Display Description Pump 1 Timing User Settings- Zone 2 Settings • Use <down/up arrow key> to select the Zone 2 Settings menu item Pump 1 Timings • Press <control key OK> Pump Timings Zone 1 Settings •...

  • Page 72: Operation/Decommissioning And Disposal

    7. Operation/decommissioning and disposal 7. Operation/decommissioning and disposal )Explanation of display symbols and 7.1 User-configurable setting options controls - see Chapter 6.2.3, page 37. The customer can access the menus stored Single Line centralized lubrication systems in the Main menu (see Fig. 29) and make NOTE with an LMC 301-Controller typically oper- some settings.

  • Page 73: Temporary Shutdown

    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 74 - see 9.1. destroyed by accidental electrostatic NOTE discharge. Contact the SKF Service department in case Use only original SKF spare parts. Unau- of problems with the controller unit. thorized alteration or use of non-original spare parts will void the warranty.
  • Page 75 8. Maintenance 8.2 Maintenance schedule The maintenance intervals are system- defined by the system manufacturer/ specific and are affected by environmental operator based on the specific operating influences such as dust and temperature. conditions. The maintenance intervals are therefore Inspection Dispose of electronic components and Item Component Inspection Remedy...
  • Page 76 )See Figure 30 A software update can be loaded on the LMC Replace battery every 24 months to avoid 301 controller unit using the SKF NGL pro- Battery replacement, Fig. 30 loss of data. gram. Information and updates are avail-...

  • Page 77: 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. Do not touch conductors or compo- Before replacing a defective fuse, nent connections inside the device.

  • Page 78: Display Of Error Messages Via

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.2 Display of error messages via fault LED Fault notification, Table 2 Display Fault status Fault output Cause FAULT LED is off No error ERROR LED Pump1/Zone1 = A Error has occurred in the indicated area. flashing red Pump1/Zone1 = B Read error message on display.
  • Page 79 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 80 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 81 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 82: Flex-Control Unit -Commissioning

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

  • Page 83: System Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.5 System malfunctions Malfunction Cause Remedy • Check mains connection • Check mains plug/cable and connect properly if necessary o No operating voltage on motor • Check operating voltage on motor o phase missing • Check fuse Motor fails to start •...
  • Page 84 • If opening pressure is incorrect or if the pressure-regulating valve Check pressure-regulating valve is damaged, replace the valve. Only use original SKF spare parts. • If contaminated, clean the pressure-regulating valve • or check valve at the pumping element damaged or filter...
  • Page 85 Pressure-regulating valve does not • If opening pressure is incorrect or if the pressure-regulating valve close is damaged, replace the valve Only use original SKF spare parts. • If contaminated, clean the pressure-regulating valve • Clean or replace reversing valve.

  • Page 86: Measures In Response To Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.6 Measures in response to malfunctions Error notification Cause Remedy o Grease reservoir Empty signal • Fill grease reservoir empty o Line broken No pressure build-up at • Inspect lubrication system, replace broken lubrication line if necessary o Pump motor pump pressure switch •...
  • Page 87 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 88: System Coniguration

    11. System coniguration 11. System configuration 11.1 Menu navigation for System configuration - Pump settings Login settings Enter Password Login settings Login settings Password correct Please Enter Password Enter Password to Continue Your locked an as Enter Password Set PW local admin 0000 Subvisor Set PW local admin...
  • Page 89 11. System coniguration Setting options for pump settings, Fig. 32 Pump Output Lube Control Mode Sensor at Pump Set. Remout Manuale Lube Sensor Type EInput Type Output Type Lube Control Moder << disabled >> << transducer 1-6V >> << transducer 4-20 mA >> << transducer 0-20mA >> [ <<...

  • Page 90: Menu Navigation For System Coniguration - Zone Settings

    11. System coniguration 11.1.1 Menu navigation for system configuration - zone settings Login settings Login settings Enter Password Login settings Please Enter Password Password correct Enter Password Enter Password to Continue Your locked an as Set PW local admin Set PW local admin 0000 Subvisor Set PW Supervisor...
  • Page 91 11. System coniguration Setting options for zone settings, Fig. 34 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Input Type Control Mode Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 92: Menu Structure For System Coniguration

    )You will enter the System configuration All essential controller and system settings menu. )You will be asked "Lubrication will be System coniguration for an SKF MonoFlex Single Line centralized Lubrication will be stopped lubrication system are made in the System stopped- Continue?" Continue? configuration menu.

  • Page 93: Amount Of Pumps

    11. System coniguration 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 94: Setting The Pump

    11. System coniguration 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 95 11. System coniguration 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 Single Line;...
  • Page 96 11. System coniguration 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 97 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control => Lube Control Mode/=>Sensor at Pump Set Step Display Description Lube Control Mode The type of pressure relief is speciied as time controlled or pressure controlled in this menu. •...
  • Page 98 11. System coniguration Pump settings=> Pump settings => Lube Control =>Sensor at Pump Set Step Display Description With transducer: Sensor at Pump • Press <down arrow key> Sensor Type The following settings are available: [transducer 4-20 mA o Input - the first or second input is configurable as an analog value (AI) Input [0.00 ] AI o Minimal Value - entry of the minimum permissible system pressure...
  • Page 99 11. System coniguration 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 100 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Relief Settings Step Display Description Relief Settings For zones with 3/2 directional solenoid valves (zone valves), the zone valves are actuated once again when the pump is off after a complete lubricating cycle is inished (zone 1 to max. zone 3). Time-dependent relief of the main lubrication line (pump to zone valves) occurs. •...
  • Page 101 11. System coniguration 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 5.1 Monitoring...
  • Page 102 11. System coniguration 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 103 11. System coniguration 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 104 11. System coniguration 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 105 11. System coniguration 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 106 11. System coniguration 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 Settings menu Motor Protection The following settings are available: Motor Protection Type...
  • Page 107 11. System coniguration 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 =Temperature Settings menu Intnal Sensor External Sensor The following settings are available:...
  • Page 108 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => Internal Sensor/=> External Sensor Step Display Description Temperature Control Conigure the internal sensor (controller board) or external sensor • Use <down arrow key> to select Temperature Limit )The following settings are available: Temperature Limits Over temperature o Over temperature (°...
  • Page 109 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => External Sensor Step Display Description With transducer: External Sensor • Press <down/up arrow key> ) The following settings are available: Sensor Type [transducer 4-20 mA Input o Input [0.00 ] AI o Min.

  • Page 110: Zone 1 Settings (Main Line Settings)

    11. System coniguration 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 111 11. System coniguration 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 •...
  • Page 112 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Setting =>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 • Use <down/up arrow key> in the Input Type menu to select normally closed, normally [normally closed] Input No.
  • Page 113 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control/=> Vent 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 114 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control/=> Vent Valve/=> Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) • Press <control key Select> • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the holding time •...
  • Page 115 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control=>Flow Sensor /=> Main Line Timings Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Flow Sensor • Use <down arrow key> to select Flow Sensor Flow Sensor • Press <control key OK> )You will enter the Amnt ofFlow Sensor menu Amnt of Flow Sensor •...
  • Page 116 11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control=>Main Line Timings/=> Post Sprayer Step Display Description Monitoring Time Monitoring of pressure build-up time • Press <control key Select> Main Line Timings • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the monitoring time for zone 1 Monitoring Time •...

  • Page 117: Zone 2 Settings (Main Lines)

    11. System coniguration Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control=> 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 118: Setting Parameters To Default

    11. System coniguration 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.
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