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DROPSA VIP5 Quick Start Manual

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VIP5: Lubrication System
Controller
Control system for small and medium size
Lubrication Systems
Software Version 3.0
Quickstart Guide
User Operating and Maintenance
Manual
Original text translation
Warranty Information
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19. DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
Manual compiled in accordance with Directive
06/42 CE
C2094IE - WK 20/11

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VIP5: Lubrication System Controller Control system for small and medium size Lubrication Systems Software Version 3.0 Quickstart Guide User Operating and Maintenance Manual Original text translation Warranty Information CONTENT INTRODUCTION PRODUCT FEATURES DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING PROCEDURES FIXING AND INSTALLATION DETAILS...
  • Page 2 10 STEPS TO SETUP YOUR VIP5 Controller This section provides summary instruction for programming the VIP5 controller BASIC Menu and functionality. The features in the basic menu can be used to control and monitor a majority of simple TIMER BASED;...
  • Page 3 212 mm 162 mm Ø 4,2 mm (8.35 in.) (6.4 in.) (Ø 0.16 in.) – Connect power input and pump (or control solenoid) output to the VIP5 connector strip “M1” STEP 2 POWER OUTPUT INPUT COMMAND Further details in section 5 –...
  • Page 4 STEP 4A If using a Progressive System - connect the Dropsa Ultrasensor/end of cycle switch to pins 13/14/15 on connector strip “M2” STEP 4B If using a 33V Injector System – connect the end of cycle pressure switch to pins 14 and 15 on connector strip “M2”...
  • Page 5 : select this option when have a pressure switch configuration in a 33V INJECTOR SYSTEM. The VIP5 Controller will switch on the pimp and wait for pressure to be achieved. The pup is the switched off until the next lubrication cycle.
  • Page 6 Set the pause time value ( timer) PAUSE timer is used to set how often the VIP5 will active the pump and run a lubrication cycle. By default, this is set to every 6 minutes To change the setting, press MODE key Then use UP and DOWN arrows to change value.
  • Page 7 STEP 9 Set pump Type – You must tell the VIP5 if you are using a continuously energized pump system or if it requires to be pulsed to work correctly. CONTINUOUS : The VIP5 Controller by default, can operate both electric and reciprocating pneumatic pumps that require a continuous command output.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Dropsa VIP5 – Lubrication Controller. This is the operating and user manual for the VIP5 Controller used to control and monitor small and medium sized lubrication system such as simple on/off systems, injector systems, progressive divider systems and simple dual line systems.

  • Page 9: Product Features

    2. PRODUCT FEATURES VIP5 is an advanced lubrication control that offers many operating possibilities and features in a single compact package. It is an ideal product for small and medium systems as it offers considerable advantages over using a much bigger, expensive PLC system to achieve the same result.
  • Page 10 3.2 FLOW MODE OPERATING PRINCIPLES The VIP5 can also be used as a simple Flow monitoring system. When Flow mode is selected the unit operates as a flow display and monitors an external signal to calculate the flow based on external impulses. The User can additionally set a minimum and maximum Flow limit.

  • Page 11: Fixing And Installation Details

    4.1 UN-PACKING Once the installation point has been identified, you can unpack the VIP5 from its shipping box. Check that the unit has not been subject to any damage during transport. Dispose of the packaging in an appropriate manner, following local waste regulations.

  • Page 12: Inputs/Outputs

    The input and output connections for the lubrication devices and sensors can be achieved via the M1 and M2 terminal strip located on the bottom of the VIP5 box. The following are connection information for the M1 and M2 terminal strips.
  • Page 13 *Note 1: If using NAMUR wire sensors, a 1.5kΩ to 2.5kΩ resistor should be installed between Signal and GND (see paragraph 6.1 for wiring diagram) Note 2 : for active sensors, the maximum current available is 100mA in total on +Ve. When using clean contacts, the VIP5 will use 12 or 24V to monitor the contact. 13/29...
  • Page 14 By inserting the Jumper into the bridging pins, the battery function is activated and this allows the VIP5 to operate with the Date/time and status save function when the power is removed. Note: Every time the battery jumper is removed and reinserted causes the DATE/TIME function to be set to zero.

  • Page 15: Operator Interface Front Panel

    0,03 Ampere with 1 milllisecond maximum activation time. isolation capability ≥ 10kV and nominal ln=6A. It is good practice to use cable ties that can help prevent cables being torn 6. OPERATOR INTERFACE FRONT PANEL 6.1 LAYOUT AND STATUS TABLE OF VIP5 FRONT PANEL Status and Product description.

  • Page 16: Operating Mode

    0 – 60.000 cycles 1 – 60.000 cycles 1 – 60.000 cycles 7.3 FLOW Mode Using this mode allows the VIP5 to be used as a simple flow monitoring and display device. ALARM Flow control Lubrificazione The display shows the current Flow rate being detected in the system.
  • Page 17 The Prelube cycle is a pre-lubrication cycle that is triggered when the system is powered on or reset. If the pre-lube cycle value is set to 1 or greater the VIP5 will perform the set number of Lubrication Phases. Note that if Each Lubrication Phase comprises two or more Lubrication Cycles, then the total cycles performed will be equal to the Lubrication Cycles multiplied by the Prelube Cycles.

  • Page 18: Cycle Monitoring

    POWER PUMP MOTOR ALARM PUMP The VIP5 will monitor input P1 to verify that it is an OPEN contact at the start of the cycle. The pump is activated and the pressure switch must CLOSE within a timeout period otherwise a cycle alarm is generated.
  • Page 19 The VIP5 already has this control capability, but you must fit the equipment that included the Terminal Wiring board in order to have the output present to power the solenoids. For further information contact the Dropsa technical sales office.

  • Page 20: Setup Programming

    (Esc) if you with to exit without saving 9.2 BASIC/ EXTENDED MENU When turn on Vip5 Controller show a BASIC menu that allows user a quickly setup, there are only main parameters to manage a lubrication cycle. The "Quick start guide" section, placed early this manual, describes BASIC MENU programming mode.
  • Page 21 9.3 PARAMETERS AND VALUES The following table explains the parameters and possible values of the VIP5 selecting basic or extended menu. PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION VALUES/ RANGE NAME VALUE APPLICABILITY SELECTS THE OPERATING MODE: Flow monitoring mode FLOW Lubrication Cycle completed when the cycle...
  • Page 22 LCD; hold down OK the contrast decreases, with ESC increases. FLOW TOTALIZER DATA VISUALIZATION: with the VIP5 in standby mode, pressing the OK key will allow you to scroll through the current average flow rate, or the total volume dispense in the last DAY, HOUR or TOTAL since last reset.

  • Page 23: Problems And Solutions

    By pressing the button located under the “Setup” label, the user can go and modify the parameter values if it is some incorrect parameter that is causing the alarm. By pressing the button located under “Reset” (or the hard reset button) the VIP5 will restart its programming with the last saved parameters.

  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Most alarm contacts are simply a NC or NO contact that gives a remote system indication that the local controller is in a fault condition. Additionally, the VIP5 can trigger the alarm according to the alarm code being generated and allow a remote PLC (or even a remote LAMP signal) to read the number of the alarm being generated.

  • Page 25: Disposal Procedures

    1639155 VIP5 PLASTIC BOX 110/230V~ 15. MOVING AND SHIPPING Use suitable padded packaging when shipping the VIP5 controller and ensure that no damage has been sustained before reinstallation. 16. OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ATTENTION: It is necessary to carefully read about the instructions and the risks involved in the use of lubrication machines.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    17. WARRANTY All products manufactured and marketed by Dropsa are warranted to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of at least 12 months from date of delivery. Extended warranty coverage applies as follows. Complete system installation by Dropsa: 24 Months.

  • Page 27: Revisions

    18. REVISIONS The following is a list of key changes between software releases. REV. FW DATA MODIFICHE New menu layout and “QUICKSTART” mode to allow simple for basic lubrication parameters. In PULSE mode, the BOOST CYCLES parameter has been excluded as redundant.
  • Page 28 Via Besana,5 / Dropsa S.p.A. au Siège Social à Milan, Via Besana,5/ Dropsa S.p.A., Sitz in Milano, Via Besana 5/ La sociedad Dropsa S.p.a., con sede legal en Milán, Via Besana,5/ A Dropsa S.p.A, com sede em Milão, via Besana, nº 5 DICHIARA /CERTIFIES / CERTIFIE/ ZERTIFIZIERT, DASS/ DECLARA/ CERTIFICA: che la macchina denominata/that the machine named / que la machine dénommée/ Die Maschine mit...

  • Page 29: Distributors

    Tel: (+39) 02 - 250.79.1 91140 - Garges Les Gonesse Fax: (+39) 02 - 250.79.767 Tel: (+33) 01 39 93 00 33 E-mail: sales@dropsa.it (Export) Fax: (+33) 01 39 86 26 36 E-mail: vendite@dropsa.it (National) E-mail: salesfr@dropsa.com Dropsa (UK) Ltd...

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