Menu tree ..........................24 COMMUNICATION SETTING ..................32 Configuration of the serial interface ..................32 6.1.1 Interface parameters ......................32 6.1.2 Interface parameters ......................32 Communication via USB ....................... 33 CANopen..........................33 SERVICE AND ACCESSORIES ..................39 Patrick in the Box...
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Cleaning and maintenance....................39 Accessories and spare parts ....................40 APPENDIX ........................41 Troubleshooting ........................41 Error Code..........................42 Errors on the display ......................43 Patrick in the Box...
• You may only start the product up if it has been determined that the end product (for example, a machine or system) in which the HYDROTECHNIK GmbH products are installed complies with the country-specific provisions, safety regulations, and standards of the application.
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• Do not remove any covers or panels. Warning Risk of burns When connecting to hot oil, be aware that skin contact with hot oil can cause burns. Patrick in the Box...
Strong magnetic fields can cause malfunctions and affect measured values. • Avoid condensation. If condensation has formed, allow the device to acclimatize before you switch it on. Otherwise it can be damaged. Patrick in the Box...
2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Scope This manual is valid for instruments designated „Patrick in the Box“. It is intended for the operator of the instrument, that means the person who works with the instrument. This is not a technical manual. Please contact our customer service in case you have questions that go beyond the contents of this manual.
2.5 Warranty In accordance with our warranty conditions, we guarantee the condition without defects of this instrument „Patrick in the Box“ for a duration of twelve months. Wearing parts and storage batteries are excluded from this warranty. The warranty becomes void if repair work or interventions are executed by unauthorized persons.
Operator of the instrument „Patrick in the Box“ Persons are considered to be authorized if they have been instructed in the operation of the instrument and have read and understood this manual completely.
3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PORTABLE PARTICLE MONITOR 3.1 Properties The portable particle monitor "Patrick in the Box" consists of a suitcase in which the particle monitor "Patrick" is installed. An integrated pump and an ® accumulator are also included in the case. The two minimess test points connect the inlet and outlet lines in accordance with the labeling.
1604 minimess test points, with 0.6m long 8mm tubing Pressure 2.5 bar max (up to 350 bar with optional High Pressure device) Lid closed – IP 67 Environment Lid open – IP 54 Maximum humidity 97% relative humidity, non-condensing Patrick in the Box...
Outlet line Switch for Sensor / Pump Analog Output Connector for power supply Battery indicator Particle monitor The foam insert in which the accessories are places is located on the user interface. Figure 3 describes the accessories. Patrick in the Box...
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DESCRIPTION OF THE PORTABLE PARTICLE MONITOR Figure 3: Foam insert for the accessories Power adapter Inlet hose Cable for power Outlet hose adapter Patrick in the Box...
The hose with the integrated suction filter is connected to the supply line of the portable particle monitor, as shown in Figure 4. The open end is immersed in the bottle sample or tank. The simple hose line serves as a tank line, via which the oil is returned. Patrick in the Box...
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Introduce the oil flowing back through an immersed hose to avoid bubbles. Suction strainer The suction filter can be dismantled for cleaning. The components are shown in Figure 5. Figure 5: Disassembly of the suction strainer Patrick in the Box...
The strainer must be used always, otherwise the units warranty will become void. Figure 6: Strainer 4.2 Direct connection to the hydraulic line Alternatively, it is also possible to connect the "Patrick in the Box" device to a ® pressure line via Minimess test points...
Connect the measuring instrument as described in chapter 4.1 / 4.2. • Start the pump. Wait until no more air bubbles can be seen on the transparent hose on the discharge line. • Then you can start the measurement process. Patrick in the Box...
Stromversorgung TxD, CAN-L RxD, CAN-H Circular connector M12 x 1; 8-pin connector The analog interfaces are on the M16 x 0.75; 6-pin connector with the following pin assignment: Signal Circular connector M16 x 0.75; 6-pin connector Patrick in the Box...
Furthermore, the portable particle monitor can be connected directly to the measuring device using a suitable hydrotechnik measuring device (e.g. MultiSystem 5070). This makes it possible to read the history memory and display it graphically.
INSTALLATION AND START-UP 4.6 Sequential data output For the standards ISO 4406:99 and SAE AS4059E, you can select a sequential data output. There are two modes for the sequential data output: • Sequential • Sequential 2 Patrick in the Box...
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After a pause, the next cycle begins with the transmission of the start sequence. For NAS and GOST, no sequential output is available. Sequential2 The Sequenziell2 mode is an expansion of the Sequenziell mode. The expansion consists of the three following sequences: Patrick in the Box...
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INSTALLATION AND START-UP Table: Sequence for the second sequential mode Patrick in the Box...
Reduces a number in an input field Selects menu entries from and open submenus Confirms the entries Jumps to the next number in an input field Jumps one menu level up Exits the main menu Cancels entries Patrick in the Box...
DESCRIPTION OF THE PATRICK 5.1 Menu tree Patrick in the Box...
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The cleaner the oil is, the longer it should be measured. Purity grades according to ISO 4406:99 of 15 and better should be re-measured at least every 120 seconds. Patrick can be used in three operating modes: Patrick in the Box...
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The measurement value output and display are not affected by the filtering. • With a volumetric flow of 0 ml/min or an ISO class of 0 to 4 µm, the filter function is deactivated automatically. Patrick in the Box...
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SAE AS4059E • NAS 1638 • GOST 17216 For the display according to SAE, ensure that the size classes 38 and 70 µm are not evaluated on separate channels, but together with the size class 21. Patrick in the Box...
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Select a flow rate that is similar to the actual flow rate. In case of a larger deviation, the calculated concentration is falsified. Selecting communication Here you define the configuration of the digital interface. Select type of the interface: Patrick in the Box...
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Selection whether the background lighting should be permanently active or whether it should be deactivated automatically after 10 seconds. • Contrast: Adjustment of the contrast via a bar display Sensor parameters With this menu element, you can display various parameters of the particle counter: Patrick in the Box...
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The calibration certificate of the particle counter has an initial validity of 18 months. Subsequent certificates will be issued with a validity of 12 months. Calibration note The particle counter indicates the need for calibration with a message on the display. Patrick in the Box...
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However, the particle counter can be operated completely and provides measurement results at all times. You can see the remaining hours up to the appearance of the first message (HOURSCAL) on the particle counter’s menu under SENSORPARAM > OPERATING HOURS. Patrick in the Box...
Baud rate: 9600 / 57600 • Data bits: 8 • Parity: none • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: None 6.1.2 Interface parameters Please contact our customer service if you need a complete list of all the commands Patrick in the Box...
CANopen Object Dictionary The table contains the communication-related part of the particle counter's object directory. The possible settings correspond, but for a few exceptions, to the CANopen standard as described in “DS-301”. Patrick in the Box...
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7. SERVICE AND ACCESSORIES 7.1 Cleaning and maintenance The portable particle monitor "Patrick in the Box" can be cleaned on the outside with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If the device was previously used with a contaminated or other incompatible oil type, the oil in the device and in the pipes must be replaced by a flushing process.
S100-AC-AC-0100N Minimess® Messschlauch Connection of the pressure reducing DN2-400 bar; 1m valve to pressure lines 3160-00-82.00 MultiSystem 5070 When used with the “HydroCom” 8824-T4-02.00 USB - CAN Adapter mit 2m Kabel zum Anschluss an PC software Patrick in the Box...
No communication on the COM port or power failures < 4 mA No serial communication Identical measurement values in all size classes All size channels display the value 0/0/0/0 Fehlmessung der analogen Stromausgänge Auf dem Display steht dauerhaft „no valid application“ Das Gerät startet immer wieder neu Patrick in the Box...
The device keeps restarting Laser current high / photo voltage low 8.2 Error Code Patrick Collects various errors, information and operating states and combines these into four 16-bit values, the ERC (error code). Patrick in the Box...
The errors are output on the left of the display. The error text flashes. If more than one error is displayed, then the error texts are output so that they alternate. Patrick in the Box...
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APPENDIX Hydrotechnik GmbH D-65549 Limburg Tel.: +49 6432 4004-0 Email: info@hydrotechnik.com www.hydrotechnik.com L3402-CP20-D200-EN Patrick in the Box...
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