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SKF 086500 Operating Instructions Manual

Lubrication monitor controller. for control of up to three pumps, each with an skf dual line system containing one to three main lines.
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Lubrication Monitor Controller
of series LMC 301
for control of up to three pumps, each with an SKF
Dual Line system containing one to three main lines.
Version 02
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 control of up to three pumps, each with an SKF Dual Line system containing one to three main lines. Version 02...

  • Page 2: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Versions of these instructions in other holder is prohibited and constitutes a www.skf.com/lubrication languages can be found at: www.skf.com/ violation of copyright. lubrication Sales and Service Regions Manufacturer and service address Warranty...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Operating instructions General design of a Dual Line 5.3.2 Terminal board 100-240 VAC centralized lubrication system with EU Declaration of conformity 5.3.3 Terminal board 24 VDC one main line with one differential Explanation of symbols and signs 5.3.4 Line routing pressure switch...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Recommissioning 6.3.4 Menu navigation for local admins 11.2.1 With two 3/2 directional zone with password access valves per zone Shutdown and disposal 6.3.5 Main menu 11.2.2 EM U3 per zone 6.3.6 Setting options without (with) Maintenance 11.2.3 EM U2 per zone password access General information 11.2.4 DU1 auto-change-over per zone...

  • 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 seconds pound o Warnings dB (A)

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    1. Safety instructions 1. Safety instructions 1.1 General safety instructions 1.2 General behavior when handling the product The operator must ensure that the instruc- o Responsibilities for different activities tions are read and fully understood by all The product may only be used in must be clearly defined and observed.

  • Page 9: Qualiied Technical Personnel

    They are qualified to carry out the required Product training can also be performed by activities and in doing so recognize and SKF in exchange for costs incurred. avoid any potential hazards. The definition of qualified personnel and the prohibition...

  • 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 All relevant persons (operating personnel, WARNING working on the product. supervisors) must be informed of the Electric shock o All information within this manual and activity prior to beginning work.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    LMC 301 designs 086500 and 086502 (IO Annex I Part 2-5 of the CLP Regulation o Use suitable lifting gear when working module) are powered via 24 VDC.

  • 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...

  • 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 for power supply or load relay •...

  • Page 14: Overview/System Description

    2. Overview/System description 2. Overview/System description Display, Fig. 2 PUMP FAULT PUMP POWER RESET FAULT LMC 301 POWER RESET LMC 301 CAUTION! PUMP FAULT Do not use rigid connection pipes! POWER RESET LMC 301 ACHTUNG! keine starren Elektroinstallations- rohre verwenden! The customer installs the cable glands and the cable sets provided by the customer.
  • Page 15 2. Overview/System description Status overview and triggering a remote manual lube Symbol Status Function Pressing the down arrow key provides a status overview of the pumps and zones Overview States P1Z1 (P1Z1 = pump 1/zone 1 to max. P3Z3 pump 3/zone 3). P1Z2 P1Z3 P1Z1 States/Times...
  • 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 display o The right bar ( ) indicates that the menu extends beyond the current display PUMP PUMP Pump/main line A / B / C per pump Pumps A B C Max.
  • Page 17 2. Overview/System description 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 Waiting...

  • Page 18: System Design

    2. Overview/System description 2.1 LMC 301 controller unit The SKF LMC 301 Controller is used to o Up to three lubricant pumps o Cycle Control for << light >> or control SKF Dual Line centralized lubrication <<heavy>> machine requirement with...

  • Page 19: 2.2 General Design Of A Dual Line

    2. Overview/System description 2.2 General design of a Dual Line centralized lubrication system with one main line with two analog pressure sensors )See Figure 3 performed by a fill level switch located in off when the minimum fill level has been The following description applies to a 230 the pump reservoir.
  • Page 20 2. Overview/System description 2.2.1 System design )See Figure 3 After the pause time elapses, the pump de- A changeover signal is sent via the LMC 301 livers lubricant to the electrical changeover once a pre-defined differential pressure valve (5) via the grease feed line (3). De- is reached between the pressurized and pending on the changeover valve (5) setting, pressure-relieved main feed line (analog...
  • Page 21 2. Overview/System description 2.3 General design of a Dual Line centralized lubrication system with one main line with one differential pressure switch )See Figure 4 The following description applies to a 400 Once all feeders have dispensed their sive feeders in downstream alignment (11) VAC Dual Line centralized lubrication system quantity of lubricant (control and metering on the opposite side of the feeders, section...

  • Page 22: Pressure Switch

    2. Overview/System description Example of a Dual Line Dual Line centralized lubrication system with one main line, with SSY204 reversing valve and DDS50/1 differential pressure switch, Fig. 4...

  • Page 23: Lubrication System With Two Main Lines With One Differential Pressure Switch Each

    2. Overview/System description 2.4 General design of a Dual Line centralized lubrication system with two main lines with one differential pressure switch each )See Figure 5 The following description applies to a 400 bricant. The pressure builds further because ervoir. The ultrasonic sensor (11) has two VAC Dual Line centralized lubrication system the pump continues to feed lubricant.
  • Page 24 2. Overview/System description Example of a Dual Line Dual Line centralized lubrication system with two main lines, each with one EMU 3 reversing valve and each with one DDS50/1 differential pressure switch, Fig. 5...

  • Page 25: 3. Technical Data

    3. Technical data 3. Technical data 3.1 General technical data Characteristics, design Characteristics, design Mounting position Vertical, see Page 14 Protection and monitoring Dimensions (LxWxH) 270 x 170 x 90 mm Current limit Sustained short-circuit-proof Display 60x30 mm128x64 pixels Overload-proof/open-circuit-proof Ambient conditions Protection class Altitude...
  • Page 26 Characteristics, design Output rating of relays LMC 301 Versions Order No. Connection directly to relay 01/02 100-240 VAC/max. 15A 086500 Connection directly to relay 01/02 24 VDC/max. 15A 100 to 240 VAC 086501 Output terminal strip 01 to 08 24 VDC; 100-240 VAC/max. 8A...

  • Page 27: Checking The Delivery

    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(s) can be enveloped in plastic WARNING be checked for completeness according film to provide low-dust storage. to the shipping documents.

  • Page 28: Setup And Attachment

    5. Assembly 5. Assembly 5.1 General information 5.2 Setup and attachment Only qualified technical personnel may Before assembling/setting up the Lubrication The product should be protected from install, operate, maintain, and repair the Monitor Controller, the packaging material humidity and vibration, and should be LMC 301 Lubrication Monitor Controller.

  • Page 29: Port Dimensions, Assembly Holes, And Minimum Mounting Dimensions

    5. Assembly 5.2.1 Port dimensions, assembly holes, and minimum mounting dimensions Fig. 6 Minimum mounting dimensions A = width: 330 mm B = height 450 mm C = depth 350 mm...

  • Page 30: Opening The Controller Unit

    5. Assembly 5.2.2 Opening the controller unit 5.2.3 Minimum mounting dimensions ) see Figure 6 and Fig. 7 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 •...

  • Page 31: Electrical Connection 5.3.1 General

    5. Assembly 5.3 Electrical connection 5.3.1 General The controller unit is supplied with The connections on the controller IMPORTANT NOTE 100-240 V AC voltage or optionally with unit are established according to the 24 V DC voltage. customer-specific design of the lubrication On the controller unit's electrical In both designs, the cables are introduced system/main lines.

  • Page 32: Terminal Board 100-240 Vac

    5. Assembly 5.3.2 Terminal board 100-240 VAC Legend to Figure 8 Connections on mainboard, design 100-240 VAC, Fig. 8 IMPORTANT NOTE Item Description Chapter Only one operating voltage (24 VDC or 100-240 VAC) can be connected to terminal strip Power supply X1 5.3.6 4.1 or 4.2.

  • Page 33: Terminal Board 24 Vdc

    5. Assembly 5.3.3 Terminal board 24 VDC Legend to Figure 9 Connections on mainboard, 24 V DC design, Fig. 9 IMPORTANT NOTE Item Description Chapter Only one operating voltage (24 VDC or 100-240 VAC) can be connected to terminal strip Power supply X1 5.3.6 4.1 or 4.2.

  • Page 34: Connecting Wires

    5. Assembly 5.3.4 Line routing 5.3.5 Connecting wires ) see Figures 8 and 9 ) See Figures 8 and 9 and Fig. 10 Fig. 10 The lines are laid through cable glands attached on both sides and on the bottom The wires on the terminal strips for: The attached cable glands are provided for o Power connection (item 1)

  • Page 35: Load Switching Relay

    5. Assembly 5.3.6 Power supply 100 to 240 VAC and 24 VDC 5.3.7 Load switching relay ) see Figure 8, item 1, and Fig. 11 ) see Figure 9, item 1, and Fig. 12 ) see Figures 8/9, item 11, and Figure 13 Terminal diagram 100-240 VAC, Fig.

  • Page 36: Terminal Strip For Relay Outputs

    5. Assembly 5.3.8 Terminal strip for relay outputs )See Figures 8/9, item 4, and Figs. 14 and 15 The outputs on the terminal strip X4 are provided Connection example for relay outputs, Fig. 14 for downstream relays or loads installed by the Relay outputs, connection example 24 VDC, customer.

  • Page 37: 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 8/9, item 2, and Figure 16 inputs )See Figures 7/8, item 3, and Figure 17 The digital inputs are provided for: Terminal strip for digital inputs, Fig. 16 Terminal strip for analog-capable inputs, o Pressure switch Fig.

  • Page 38: Adding An Additional Io Connection To Rs485 Interface

    5. Assembly 5.3.11 Adding an additional IO connection to RS485 interface )See Figures 8/9, item 8 )See Figures 18/19 Setting IO addresses, Fig. 18 Daisy chaining with external IO boards, Fig. 19 Another IOPCB communication connection can be established using the two RS485 connectors (5).

  • Page 39: Note On The Rating Plate

    Due to its performance characteristics, the Rating plate, Fig. 20 product does not reach the limit values defined in Article 4, Paragraph 1, Subpara- SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH Model: LMC 301 graph (a) item (i) and is, pursuant to Article P.No.: 0865..

  • Page 40: Coniguration By Operator/Local Admin

    • Download the file for the LMC 301 • Start the LMC 301 software )The description of the PC configuration is connection -see Chapter 6.1. The PC software from the SKF homepage at software application is designed for the http://www.skf.com/LMC301/ LMC 301 PC included with the software.

  • Page 41: System Mode Half Cycle

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.2 System mode half cycle 6.2.1 Pressure sensor EOL In a half cycle, the controller enters runtime Various sensors can be used to record the Based on the permissible measurement 1 after the defined interval time. After run- system pressure at the end of the main range, the two transducers will measure the time 1 elapses and the changeover signal...

  • Page 42: Coniguration Of The Controller Unit Via The Display On The Controller Unit

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3 Configuration of the controller unit via the display on the controller unit 6.3.2 Display and control elements of 6.3.1 Overview States the control screen After switching on the supply voltage, the When entering the password, there is a dif- Overview States menu appears on the ferentiation between Local Admin (customer display.
  • Page 43 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Status overview and triggering a remote manual lube Symbol Status Function Pressing the down arrow key provides a status overview of the pumps and zones Overview States P1Z1 (P1Z1 = pump 1/zone 1 to max. P3Z3 pump 3/zone 3). P1Z2 P1Z3 P1Z1 States/Times...
  • Page 44 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 display o The right bar ( ) indicates that the menu extends beyond the current display PUMP PUMP Pump/main line A / B / C per pump Pumps A B C...
  • Page 45 6. Coniguration 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 Waiting...

  • Page 46: Menu Navigation For Operators Without Password Access

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.3 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 47 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Setting options for operators without password access, Fig. 24 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 Zone 3 Settings Zone 3 Settings [Normal Cycle Set] <<...
  • Page 48 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.4 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 49 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Setting options for local admins, Fig. 25 Note! Menu only upon activation of the Zone 1 Settings Pump Timings 3/2 zone valve Zone Relief Time Zone 2 Settings Lube Load (System configuration => Pump setting => [ 60] s [Normal Cycle Set] <<...

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.5 Main menu The main menu shows the following Main menu, Fig. 246 options: Pump 1 Timings Main menu )See Chapter 6.3.9 Login settings Login settings )See Chapter 6.3.7 The timing of the pump and the settings User settings The <Login settings>...
  • Page 51 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.6 Setting options without (with) password access User settings Step Display Description User settings - Set units and menu language Overview States • Press <Menu control key> )You will be taken to the main menu P1Z1: Main menu •...
  • Page 52 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 <Select control key> [metric •...
  • Page 53 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 54: Password Change

    • Enter current password (see previous chapter) • Use <down/up arrow key> to select password level Set PassWord local admin Login settings Enter Password (customer service) or Set PW Supervisor (SKF Service) Set PW local admin • Press <OK control key> Set PW Supervisor )You will enter the Set PW local admin or Set PW Supervisor menu.

  • Page 55: Device Settings

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.8 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 <OK control key> User settings )You will enter the Device Settings menu.

  • Page 56: Pump 1 Timings

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.9 Pump 1 timings General Up to three pumps can be connected to the o Zone settings with: LMC 301 Controller; the maximum amount o Lube Load of zones (main lines) that the Controller can o Normal Cycle Time control is limited to three.

  • Page 57: Access

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.10 Operator level without password access - See Pages 42/43 and Pages 46/47 Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description The following entries can be made here: o <<Normal Cycle Set>> Pump 1 Timings User Settings- without password level o <<Heavy Cycle Set>>...

  • Page 58: Local Admin (Setter) Or Supervisor

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.11 Local Admin (setter) or supervisor with password access Pump 1 Timings - See Pages 44/45 and Pages 48 to 50 Step Display Description Local Admin password factory setting: 1000 Pump 1 timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor The following entries can be made at this •...
  • Page 59 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description Pump 1 Timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor )You will enter the Pump 1 Timings menu.The following menu items are available: Pump Timings Zone Relief Time )Entry of the time value during which all zone valves are actuated Zone Relief Time 0 ] s Pump Relief Time...
  • Page 60 6. Coniguration 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 Lube Load o Lube Load: Selection between Normal Cycle Set and Heavy Cycle Set. The two [Normal Cycle Set] lubrication settings differ in terms of the duration of cycle time.A longer lubrication time Normal Cycle Time...
  • Page 61 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin Pump 1 Timings Step Display Description Pump 1 Timings- with password level Local Admin or Supervisor o Use <down/up arrow key> to select Zone 1 Settings Zone 1 Settings • Press <Select control key> Lube Load [Normal Cycle Set] •...

  • Page 62: Information

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.3.12 Information The information menu simply presents information. Parameters cannot be changed, and error notifications cannot be cleared. Information Step Display Description Information menu - without password level • Use <down/up arrow key> to select Information •...

  • Page 63: Dual Line System Examples

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.4 Dual Line system examples Several examples of Dual Line central- ized lubrication systems with an LMC 301 Controller are listed below and can be used as the basis for local admins to make their settings.

  • Page 64: Valves And Dds50 Differential Pressure Switch

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.4.1 2-zone Dual Line centralized lubrication system with 3/2 directional solenoid valves and DDS50 differential pressure switch )See Figure 26 and Fig. 27 Design LMC 301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 25 The example applies to a Dual Line centralized lubrication system with two zones (zone 1/ Analog ports zone 2 (line 1/line 2)).
  • Page 65 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 26 Control circuits A1 and A2 = 3/2 reversing valves for zone 1 and model DDS50 digital differential pressure switch Ø 1 „p“ digital Monitoring zone 1 I 1 and I 2 = DDS50 digital differential pressure switch Main line 1 and main line 2 Zone 1...
  • Page 66 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 6.3.5 •...
  • Page 67 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 <<Normal Cycle Set>> or <<Heavy Cycle Set>>: Entry of lubrication intensity, normal or heavy cycle set o Normal Cycle Time: Entry of cycle time for normal cycle set o Heavy Cycle Time:Entry of cycle time for increased lubricant demand (longer pump...
  • Page 68 6. Coniguration 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 Time menu item • Press <Select control key> Zone 1 Settings •...
  • Page 69 6. Coniguration 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 <OK control key> Pump Timings Zone 1 Settings •...

  • Page 70: Lubrication System With Emu3 And 2 Pressure Switches

    6. Coniguration by operator/local admin 6.4.2 2-zone Dual Line centralized lubrication system with EMU3 and 2 pressure switches )See Figure 27 and Fig. 28 Design The example applies to a Dual Line centralized LMC 301, electrical terminal diagram, Fig. 27 lubrication system with two zones (zone 1/ zone 2 (line 1/line 2)).
  • Page 71 6. Coniguration by operator/local admin System design, Fig. 28 Monitoring zone 1 analog pressure switches I 1.1 Main line 1 Ø 1 /Ø2 / Ø3 I 1.2 Main line 2 I 1.6 Feeder monitoring (piston detector) I 1.7 LL = I 1.8 I1.6 „p“...
  • Page 72 6. Coniguration 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 6.3.5 •...
  • Page 73 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 <<Normal Cycle Set>> or <<Heavy Cycle Set>>: Entry of lubrication intensity, normal or heavy cycle set o Normal Cycle Time: Entry of cycle time for normal cycle set o Heavy Cycle Time:Entry of cycle time for increased lubricant demand (longer pump cycle...
  • Page 74 6. Coniguration 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 Time menu item • Press <Select control key> Zone 1 Settings •...
  • Page 75 6. Coniguration 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 <OK control key> Pump Timings Zone 1 Settings •...

  • Page 76: 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 63.2. The customer can access the menus stored Dual Line centralized lubrication systems in the Main menu (see Fig. 29) and make IMPORTANT NOTE with some settings.

  • Page 77: Recommissioning

    Switch on the product controller operation, the error history, and the serial number of the LMC 301 can also After extended down time: The product can also be returned to SKF be viewed here. o Perform safety checks Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH for...

  • Page 78: General Information

    Contact the SKF Service department in case IMPORTANT NOTE of problems with the LMC 301 controller Only original SKF spare parts may be used. unit. Unauthorized alterations and the use of non-original spare parts and accessories Dismantling of the product or individual...

  • Page 79: Maintenance Schedule

    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 Compo- Inspection...

  • Page 80: Battery Replacement

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

  • Page 81: Malfunctions, Causes, And Remedies

    The following tables provide an overview of possible malfunctions and their causes. IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE Contact the SKF Service department if you cannot remedy the malfunction. The LMC 301 Controller contains Before replacing a defective fuse, first electronic components that can be remedy the cause of the malfunction.

  • Page 82: Fault Led

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.2 Display of fault notifications via fault LED Fault display, Table 2 Display Fault status Fault output Cause FAULT LED is off No error ERROR LED flash- Pump1/Zone1 = A Error has occurred in the indicated area. ing red Pump1/Zone2 = B Read error notification on display.
  • Page 83 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Fault 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 84 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Fault 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 85 9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Code Fault 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 86: Dual Line Control Unit - Commissioning Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.4 Dual Line control unit - Commissioning malfunctions Malfunction Cause Remedy Motor fails to start • Check that motor connection is wired correctly o Motor incorrectly connected when the operating o Pump timing not parameterized •...

  • Page 87: 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 absent • Check fuse Motor fails to start •...
  • Page 88 Incorrect rotational direction of motor • 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 89 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 90: Measures In Response To Malfunctions

    9. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 9.6 Measures in response to malfunctions Fault 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 is pump pressure switch •...
  • Page 91 The customer installs the cable glands and the cable sets provided by the customer. The customer is therefore reliable for their correct installation. Blade-type fuse FK1 3A (32 V) acc. to ISO 8820-3 3V lithium button cell batteryModel CR 3032 236-11066-1 LMC 301 software http://www.skf.com/LMC301 Warning labels (- see page 12) 246-078-289...

  • Page 92: Menu Navigation For System Coniguration - Pump Settings

    11. System configuration 11. System configuration 11.1 Menu navigation for system configuration - pump settings Login settings Login settings Enter Password Enter Password Passwort correct Please Enter Password You are logged in Set PW local admin to Continue Supervisor Set PW Supervisor 0000 Back Select...
  • Page 93 11. System configuration Setting options for pump settings, Fig. 32 Pump Output Output Type Sensor at Pump Set. [ << normally closed>> << normally open>> << disabled>> Output No. Sensor Type [ 1,01 2nd Stdby ] O [ << disabled >> << transducer 1-6V >> << transducer 4-20 mA >> <<transducer 0-20mA >> Remote Manual Lube Output Type 2nd Stdby <<transducer 2-10V >>...

  • Page 94: Menu Navigation For System Coniguration - Zone Settings

    11. System configuration 11.2 Menu navigation for system configuration - zone settings 11.2.1 With two 3/2 directional zone valves per zone SKF 3/2 directional solenoid valves are high-performance ball seat valves for Dual Line centralized lubrication systems. Main Menu These are available in an open design Login settings (C =>...
  • Page 95 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings, Fig. 33 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 96: Em U3 Per Zone

    11. System configuration 11.2.2 EM U3 per zone The EM U3 is a compact, powerful electro- motive change-over valve. Each of the three Main Menu possible switching positions A, M, and B is Login settings User settings recorded precisely with its own magnetic Device settings System configuration Pump 1 Timings...
  • Page 97 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings with zone valve EM U3, Fig. 34 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 98: Em U2 Per Zone

    11. System configuration 11.2.3 EM U2 per zone The EM U2 is an electromotive change-over Main Menu valve. The change-over is performed by a Login settings User settings 4/2 or a 3/2 directional spool valve that is Device settings System configuration Pump 1 Timings actuated by a DC geared motor.
  • Page 99 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings with zone valve EM U2, Fig. 35 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 100: Du1 Auto-Change-Over Per Zone

    11. System configuration 11.2.4 DU1 auto-change-over per zone The principle behind the operation of the Main Menu DU1 corresponds to that of a hydraulically Login settings User settings controlled 4/2 directional control valve. The Device settings System configuration Pump 1 Timings DU1 supplies an amount of lubricant fed by Amount of pumps System configuration...
  • Page 101 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings with zone valve DU1, Fig. 36 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 102: Ma/Mp Per Zone

    11. System configuration 11.2.5 MA/MP per Zone Main Menu The model MP2 pneumatically actuated Login settings User settings change-over valve with the model WS-P2 Device settings System configuration Pump 1 Timings pneumatically actuated directional spool Amount of pumps System configuration Cycle Control Pump 1settings Informationen...
  • Page 103 11. System configuration Setting options for zone settings with zone valve MA / MP, Fig. 37 Timings Lube Loade Release/Counter Control Mode Input Type Input Type [ << time controlled >> << Counder ctrld >> ] [ << normally open >> << normally closed >> << disabled >> ] [ <<...

  • Page 104: Menu Structure For System Coniguration

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

  • Page 105: Amount Of Pumps

    11. System configuration 11.4 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 106: Pump Settings

    11. System configuration 11.5 Pump settings 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 107 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => System Type Step Display Description • Use <down/up arrow key > to select the desired setting • Press <OK control key> • 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 Dual Line centralized lubrication systems, activate Dual Line.
  • Page 108 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 <OK control key> )The following settings are available: Lube Control Output Pump o Pump Output - Entry of the pump-specific parameters...
  • Page 109 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 <OK control key> )You will enter the Sensor at Pump Set.
  • Page 110 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Lube Control => Sensor at Pump Set. Step Display Description With transducer: Sensor at Pump • Press <Select arrow key> Sensor Type • Select transducer type [transducer 1-6 V] [transducer 4-20 mA] [transducer 0-20 mA] [transducer 4-20 mA [transducer 2-10 V] Input...
  • Page 111 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 <OK control key> )You will enter the Remote Manual Lube menu The following settings are available: Input Type Remote Manual Lube...
  • Page 112 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Relief Settings (only for 3/2 zone valves) 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.
  • Page 113 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 <OK control key> )You will enter the Filling/Low Level menu The following settings are available: Filling/Low Level o Monitoring - see Step 5.1;...
  • Page 114 11. System configuration Pump settings => Filling/Low Level => Monitoring => Low Level Detection Step Display Description Fill Level Control Specify the type of ill level control In menu selection Low Level Detection: )You will enter the LL Lube Limited By menu Monitoring •...
  • Page 115 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level => Alarm Step Display Description Alarm Setting for the Alarm system output • Press <OK control key> )You will enter the Alarm Settings menu Alarm • Press <Select control key> Output Type •...
  • Page 116 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level =>Inputs Step Display Description Inputs Selection of ill level switch - input type • Press <OK control key> )You will enter the Inputs menu Inputs Input No. LL Type •...
  • Page 117 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 <Select control key> Inputs •...
  • Page 118 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings => Filling/Low Level =>Timings Step Display Description Timings Set the delay time for low level signal and illingThe individual menu items depend on the settings in the Monitoring menu • Press <OK control key> )You will enter the Timings menu Timings •...
  • Page 119 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 <OK control key> )You will enter the Motor Protection Settings menu Motor Protection The following settings are available: Motor Protection Type...
  • Page 120 11. System configuration Pump settings => Pump settings =>Temperature Control => Internal Sensor Step Display Description Temperature Control Set internal sensor (controller board) or external sensor Temperature Control • Press <OK control key> )You will enter the Temperature Settings menu Int.
  • Page 121 11. System configuration 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] F...
  • Page 122 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 123: Zone 1 Settings (Main Line Basic Settings)

    11. System configuration 11.6 Zone 1 Settings (main line basic settings) Zone basic settings Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings Step Display Description Coniguring the zones - only in Supervisor password level • Open the System configuration menu (see Chapter 11.3) System coniguration •...
  • Page 124 11. System configuration Zone basic settings 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 125 11. System configuration Zone basic settings Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Release/Counter => Lube Load Step Display Description Release/Counter Trigger the lubricating cycle • Press <OK control key> )You will enter the Release/Counter menu Release/Counter • Press <Select control key> Input Type •...
  • Page 126 11. System configuration Zone basic settings 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 <OK control key> )You will enter the Alarm menu Output Type [normally open]...

  • Page 127: Zone 1 Settings With 3/2 Zone Directional Control Valves

    11. System configuration 11.6.1 Zone 1 Settings with 3/2 zone directional control valves )See illustration of zones in Chapter 11.2.1 Settings with 3/2 directional solenoid valves Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Settings with 3/2 zone directional control valves •...
  • Page 128 11. System configuration Settings with 3/2 directional control valves Lube Control => Valve/ => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) • Use <OK arrow key> to select valve B (zone valve B) •...
  • Page 129 11. System configuration Settings Settings with 3/2 directional control valves Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) With sensor selection as normally closed or normally open: Press.
  • Page 130 11. System configuration Settings with 3/2 directional solenoid valves Lube Control => Relief Valve => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL • Use <down arrow key> to select the Minimal Value (minimum permissible opening pressure) menu item Sensor Type [ <<...
  • Page 131 11. System configuration Settings with 3/2 directional solenoid valves Lube Control => Main Line Timings / Proximity Switch Step Display Description Monitoring Time Monitoring of pressure build-up time • Press <Select control key> Main Line Timings • Use <right/left arrow key> to enter the monitoring time for zone 1 •...
  • Page 132 11. System configuration Settings with 3/2 directional solenoid valves Lube Control => Main Line Proximity Switch Step Display Description Proximity switch • Press <Select control key> • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the amount of proximity switches for zone 1 Proximity switch •...

  • Page 133: Zone 1 Settings With Em U3

    11. System configuration 11.6.2 Zone 1 Settings with EM U3 )See illustration of zones in Chapter 11.2.2 Settings with EM U3 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Settings with EM U3 valves A/B/C •...
  • Page 134 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Valve Step Display Description Zone 1 settings/position valve B and valve M • Use <OK arrow key> to select valve B (activate zone valve B) •...
  • Page 135 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Pos. Valve A, Pos. Valve B Step Display Description Zone 1 settings/Check-back signals for change-over of valves A/B • Use <OK arrow key> to select pos. valve A (check-back signal for change-over of valve A) •...
  • Page 136 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Lube Control => Pos. Valve M => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 settings/Check-back signals for change-over of valve M • Use <OK arrow key> to select pos. valve M (check-back for valve B) for switching to depressurized) Pos.
  • Page 137 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL With sensor selection as normally closed or normally open: (see page 41 for functional description of transducer) Sensor Type [normally open]...
  • Page 138 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL • Use <down arrow key> to select the Minimal Value (minimum permissible opening pres- sure) menu item Sensor Type [ <<...
  • Page 139 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Main Line Timings / Proximity Switch Step Display Description Monitoring Time Monitoring of pressure build-up time • Press <Select control key> Main Line Timings • Use <right/left arrow key> to enter the monitoring time for zone 1 •...
  • Page 140 11. System configuration Settings with EM U3 Lube Control => Main Line Proximity Switch Step Display Description Proximity switch • Press <Select control key> • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the amount of proximity switches for zone 1 Proximity switch •...

  • Page 141: Zone 1 Settings With Em U2

    11. System configuration 11.6.3 Zone 1 Settings with EM U2 )See illustration of zones in Chapter 11.2.3 Settings with EM U2 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Settings with EM U3 valves A/B •...
  • Page 142 11. System configuration Settings with EM U2 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Valve Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Position of Valve B • Use <OK arrow key> to select valve B (activate zone valve B) •...
  • Page 143 11. System configuration Settings with EM U2 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL With sensor selection as normally closed or normally open: •...
  • Page 144 11. System configuration Settings with EM U2 Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL •...
  • Page 145 11. System configuration Settings with EM U2 Lube Control => Main Line Timings/Proximity Switch Step Display Description Monitoring Time Monitoring of pressure build-up time • Press <Select control key> Main Line Timings • Use <right/left arrow key> to enter the monitoring time for zone 1 •...
  • Page 146 11. System configuration Settings with EM U2 Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control =>Main Line Proximity Switch Step Display Description Proximity switch • Press <Select control key> • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the amount of proximity switches for zone 1 Proximity switch •...

  • Page 147: Zone 1 Settings With Du1 Or With Ma/Mp

    11. System configuration 11.6.4 Zone 1 Settings with DU1 or with MA/MP ) See illustration of zones in Chapter 11.2.4 (DU1) or 11.2.5 (MA/MP) Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control/Check-Back Signal with DU1/Valve with MA/MP Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Lube Control...
  • Page 148 11. System configuration Settings with DU1 or MA/MP Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) • Use <down arrow key> to select Press. Sensor at EOL Press.
  • Page 149 11. System configuration Settings with DU1 or MA/MP Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL With sensor selection as transducer (see p.
  • Page 150 11. System configuration Settings with DU1 or MA/MP Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control => Press. Sensor at EOL Step Display Description Zone 1 Settings/Lube Control Zone 1 Pressure sensor at end of line (EOL) Press. Sensor at EOL •...
  • Page 151 11. System configuration Settings with DU1 or MA/MP Pump settings => Zone 1 Settings => Lube Control=> Proximity Switch Step Display Description Proximity switch • Press <Select control key> • Use <down/up arrow key> to enter the amount of proximity switches for zone 1 Proximity switch •...

  • Page 152: Setting Parameters To Default

    11. System configuration 11.7 Setting parameters to default IMPORTANT NOTE Resetting (Set Params to Default) resets the selected lubrication system. Set Params to Default Step Display Description System coniguration / Set Params to Default Activating Set Params to Default resets the selected lubrication system. Entries made by the customer or Service will be overwritten.
  • Page 153 Notes...
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