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- Page 1 Hydraulic System Analyzer Installation & Programming Instructions 8635 Washington Avenue Racine, WI 53406 ■ Tel: 800-433-5263 or 262-639-6770 Fax: 800-245-3569 or 262-639-2267 E-Mail: info@fl o-tech.com www.fl o-tech.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Table of Contents Overview..................................4 Specifi cations ..................................4 Material ..................................4 Power ..................................5 Environmental ................................5 Performance ................................5 Calibration .................................5 Model Number Designations .............................6 General Information ..............................6 Installing the Software ..............................7 Connecting the Hydraulic Analyzer to Your Computer for the First Time.................7 Software Overview ................................8 Running the Software and Viewing Real-Time Data .......................9 Recording Measurements to a File..........................9... -
Page 4: Overview
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Overview The Flo-Check ® USB Hydraulic System Analyzer can be used as a stationary or portable tester for both industrial and mobile hydraulic system diagnostics, and analysis of the prognostic health of a hydraulic system. It features fl ow, pressure, and temperature sensors that are monitored by a data acquisition module. -
Page 5: Performance
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Performance Flow Accuracy: <±1% of reading @ 32 cSt Repeatability: ±0.2% Pressure Accuracy: <±0.5% BFSL Stability: <±0.25% of full scale Zero Offset: <±2% of full scale TC Zero and TC Span: <±1.5% of full scale Response Time: 0.2 milliseconds... -
Page 6: General Information
1. Make all tests at the same operating temperature to ensure consistency of results. A typical operating temperature for mobile machinery is 150 °F (66 °C). 2. Testing will be easier and faster if quick disconnect couplers are used to install the Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer. -
Page 7: Installing The Software
Connecting the Hydraulic Analyzer to Your Computer for the First Time The Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer connects to your computer through a USB port. A cable is shipped with the unit, but any standard USB A Male to USB B Male cable can be used. The initial connection is easy and uses standard drivers within Windows that do not require special driver installation by the operator. -
Page 8: Software Overview
fl ow rate parameters from the Hydraulic Analyzer. In addition to the graphical and digital displays, the main screen also consists of a menu bar, buttons with common functions, and alarm indicators. FIGURE 1 - Flo-Check USB Hydraulic Analyzer Screenshot Measurement... -
Page 9: Running The Software And Viewing Real-Time Data
Note: This is required before starting the software. This allows the software application to detect a connected unit. 2. Start the software application by double-clicking on the Flo-tech Hydraulic Analyzer icon on your desktop. 3. Press the Run button. Data will be displayed on the digital displays and the strip-chart will be updated once per second. -
Page 10: To Record A File
Note: This is required before starting the software. This allows the software application to detect a connected unit. 2. Start the software application by double-clicking on the Flo-tech Hydraulic Analyzer icon on your desktop. 3. Press the Record button. 4. A dialog box will be displayed asking you to name the fi le you wish to create and where to save it. Type a name in the File Name: textbox and press the Save button. -
Page 11: To Start Recording A File While In Run Mode
Note: This is required before starting the software. This allows the software application to detect a connected unit. 2. Start the software application by double-clicking on the Flo-tech Hydraulic Analyzer icon on your desktop. 3. In the menu, select File – Record To… to open a Save As dialog form. -
Page 12: Log Interval
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions 5. Continue pressing the Manual Capture button to append desired points to the .csv fi le. 6. Press the Stop button when fi nished to halt the collection of data. Note: Unlike Record All Points mode, pressing the Stop button does not erase the .csv fi... -
Page 13: Using The Graph
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Using the Graph The graph on the main screen consists of a strip-chart. When the software is in Run or Record mode, the strip-chart scrolls from right to left at a rate of 1 group of plots per second. The complete graph displays the last 60 plots (or 60 seconds) of data. -
Page 14: Changing Alarm Settings
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Changing Alarm Settings 1. If in the Run or Record modes, press the Stop button. 2. Select View – Alarm Settings from the main menu. FIGURE 4 - Alarm Settings Screenshot 3. -
Page 15: Viewing Alarm History
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Viewing Alarm History 1. If in the Run or Record modes, press the Stop button. 2. Select View – Alarm History from the main menu. FIGURE 5 - Alarm History Screenshot The alarm events are shown for each measurement. -
Page 16: Saving/Loading Software Confi Gurations
Type a name in the File Name: textbox and press the Save button. Note: The default location for saving a confi guration fi le for Windows XP and Windows 2000 is: C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\My Documents\Flo-tech\Hydraulic Analyzer\Confi gurations The default location for saving a confi guration fi le for Windows Vista ®... -
Page 17: Calibration
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Calibration The Hydraulic Analyzer comes calibrated from the factory, but it may be necessary for the operator to reset zero for the pressure and fl ow rate sensors occasionally. Calibration parameters are stored within the electronic interface and not the PC software. -
Page 18: Test Procedures
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Test Procedures WARNING All testers are shipped with the loading valve in the closed position. The loading valve must be opened fully before initiating fl ow and testing of the hydraulic circuit. Turn the loading valve handle counterclockwise to the fully open position. - Page 19 Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions I. “Tee” Test A tee must be installed between the pump and control valve and connected to the “IN” port of the Flo-Check. The “OUT” port of the Flo-Check is connected to the tank. Pumps and relief valves can be isolated from the system and checked with the “Tee”...
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Page 20: Ii. Inline System Test
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions 3. Close the Flo-Check loading valve while recording or viewing the pressure and fl ow. Pressure will increase until the relief valve opens. You can reference this point on the Flo-Check software. Repeat to check the relief valve adjustment. -
Page 21: Control Valve And Bi-Directional Hydraulic Motor Test
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions B. Relief Valve in Separate Housings 1. If the DCV's center does not allow an unrestricted fl ow path back to tank, see Pump Test in the “Tee” Test installation on page 19. 2. - Page 22 Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions III. Control Valve and Bi-directional Hydraulic Motor Test Flo-Check FIGURE 9 - Control Valve and Bi-directional Hydraulic Motor Test A. Motor Test No Load 1. Open the Flo-Check loading valve fully to read maximum pump fl ow at zero pressure. 2.
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Page 23: Iv. Bi-Directional Cylinder Test
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions 4. Select Run and/or Record on the PC (see Recording Measurements to a File on page 8). 5. Increase the load on the Flo Check tester to produce back pressure on the hydraulic motor. WARNING See manufacturer's specifi... -
Page 24: Hydrostatic Transmission Diagnostics
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions 2. Select Run and/or Record on the PC (see Recording Measurements to a File on page 8). 3. With the load valve fully open, the extension or retraction times can be set, verifi ed and/or logged in the circuit. -
Page 25: Vi. Other Test Procedures
B. Test Stand Calibration System The Flo-Check USB Hydraulic Analyzer can be added to any existing test stand for diagnostics calibration, certifi cation and data logging of hydraulic components. The Flo-Check can be used for recording bi-directional fl... -
Page 26: Maintenance / Troubleshooting
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions C. Servo Controlled Pumps, Motors and Valves Special procedures for testing these components may be specifi ed. INSTRUCTIONS OF THE COMPONENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURER MUST BE OBSERVED. These components may have the capability of nearly instantaneous increases of fl ow and/or pressure and should have a positive means of control. - Page 27 Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions The following tools and parts will be needed: • 5/8" open end box wrench • 0-50 (or greater) pound-inch torque wrench • Burst disc housing Housing; F5144 (1 each) Ring support; F6567 (1 each) O-ring, 2-015;...
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Page 28: Flow Vs Pressure Drop Charts
Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer ® Installation & Programming Instructions Dimensions DIMENSIONS (L x D x H) WEIGHT SERIES LBS (KG) INCHES F7164 11.41 × 5.70 × 7.93 289.81 × 144.78 × 201.42 17 (7.71) F7160 11.41 × 5.70 × 7.93 289.81 ×... -
Page 29: Return Goods Authorization
Customer Service Department. Please contact them by phone at 800-433-5263 or 262-639-6770 or by e-mail to flo-techtechhelp@racinefed.com. All returns go to the following address and must include the RGA number on the outside of the box: Flo-tech Division of Racine Federated Inc. 8635 Washington Avenue... -
Page 30: Warranty
Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Flo-tech, Division of Racine Federated Inc. warrants to the end purchaser, for a period of one year from the date of shipment from the factory, that all fl ow meters manufactured by it are free from defects in materials and workmanship. - Page 32 Materials and specifi cations subject to change without notice. HEDLAND and FLO-CHECK are registered trademarks of Racine Federated Inc. Flo-tech is a trademark of Racine Federated Inc. WINDOWS, WINDOWS VISTA, and EXCEL are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. © 2010 Racine Federated Inc.