Transport and storage Assembly instructions 2.5.1 Electrical connection Startup 2.6.1 Maintenance Function/Principle Communication interface and connection to LUC+400 Designation of the pump outlets / Details on the control Filling function Messages, Malfunctions Fault messages / Malfunctions 13 Maintenance Maintenance: LUC+400 -...
This compiled documentation contains important safety information. 1.1 Basic information The LUC+400 is an extremely compact lubrication pump for oil and grease up to NLGI 3. The pump is designed for an external control and power supply with 24 VDC. The lubricant supply (400 cm³) is stored in a grease cartridge.
LUC+400 Operating Manual 1.3.1 Ordering code 1.4 Overview/Details Setting up your LUC+400 is easy. These instructions should help you install your devices quickly and easily and to learn the basics quickly. Vent for cartridge exchange Cover for cartridge Connection M12x1 Outlets that are not used must not be closed! Manipulation of an independent machine.
LUC+400 Operating Manual 2 Safety Before assembly and starting up the LUC+400 at the machine, this operating manual must be read carefully by all persons that are authorized to assemble, maintain, and operate the plant. 2.1 Intended use The LUC+400 is approved only for industrial applications.
This signal word indicates a potential hazard that could lead to property damage. A note without a signal word indicates application hints or especially important information for handling the LUC+400. Notes attached directly to the machine must definitely be observed and be kept in a completely legible condition.
Use suitable hoists for transport. The LUC+400 must not be thrown or subjected to hard impacts. When storing the LUC+400, it is important to keep the storage site cool and dry so that corrosion cannot form on individual parts of the system.
Yellow hose fittings have been inserted in the outlets. The hose lines have already been prefilled with the respective grease. The startup of the LUC+400 is carried out step by step and in stages, from the LUC+400 onward to the lubrication point.
PLC, controls and monitors the set amount of lubricant as well as the intervals between lubrications. As a connection to the controller of your plant, e.g. PLC, every LUC+400 features a 4-pin built-in plug for connecting a M12x1 socket. The communication with the controller as well as the voltage supply flows through this connection.
Pulse signals for controlling the outlets (output in seconds, precision ± 0.2s or ± 10%) Important: Interval between two pulses > 15s Designation of the pump outlets: Control LUC+400-0_11: Outlet 1.1 Amount of lubricant per pulse 0.15 cm³ Control LUC+400-0_21: Outlet 1.1 or outlet 1.2...
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LUC+400 Operating Manual Control LUC+400-0_31: Outlet 1.1 Amount of lubricant per pulse 0.15 cm³ Outlet 2.1 or outlet 2.2 Amount of lubricant per pulse: 0.15 cm³ (per outlet). Beginning of the dispensing = outlet 2.1 or 2.2, outlets are signaled alternately.
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LUC+400 Operating Manual Control LUC+400-0_41: Outlet 1.1 or outlet 1.2 Amount of lubricant per pulse: 0.15 cm³ (per outlet). Beginning of the dispensing = outlet 1.1 or outlet 1.2, outlets are signaled alternately. Outlet 1.1 and outlet 1.2 Amount of lubricant per pulse: 0.15 cm³ (per outlet). Beginning of the dispensing = outlet 1.1 or outlet 1.2, outlets are signaled after each other.
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LUC+400 Operating Manual Control LUC+400-0_51: Outlet 1.1 Amount of lubricant per pulse 0.15 cm³ Outlet 2.1 Amount of lubricant per pulse 0.15 cm³ Outlet 1.1 and outlet 2.1 Amount of lubricant per pulse: 0.15 cm³ (per outlet). Beginning of the dispensing = outlet 1.1 then outlet 2.1.
Table 1: Venting of the pump Note: This filling function can be used for filling/venting hose lines and/or distributors. Intervals between the pulses 12 s. Running time for LUC+400 with outlet 1.1 and 1.2: 240 s. For other variants 500 s. 4 Messages, Malfunctions 4.1 Fault messages / Malfunctions...
LUC+400 Operating Manual 5 Maintenance 5.1 Maintenance: LUC+400 - cartridge exchange (fault message, empty state E1) Maintenance of the device is not necessary until the cartridge has been exchanged. Switch off device: Remove venting lock (turning movement CLOSE --> OPEN) ...
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LUC+400 Operating Manual Put the cover on with light pressure, secure hand-tight by turning to the right Insert and secure vent lock Revision: 02 Doc. no.: 2022-D047797 en-15...
LUC+400 Operating Manual 6 Technical specifications LUC+400 Lubricant volume 400cm³ in cartridge Lubrication medium Oil or grease up to NLGI, class 3 Functional principle Piston pump Dispensing volume per stroke 0.15 cm³ (per signaled outlet and pulse) Number of outlets max.
8 Disposal If there is a lubricant exchange, the disposal guidelines of the lubricant manufacturer must be observed. When disposing of the LUC+400, be sure to observe the pertinent regional provisions. The emptied cartridges contain lubricant residues! Please dispose of together with waste material containing oil.
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