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Universal piston detector 234-13163-9 Bipolar piston detector 234-11454-1 Note! 1 (4) Only for use in connection with SKF lubrication pumps of the series KFAS/KFBS or KFGS 4(1) pumps for commercial vehicles and agricul- tural machinery. Version 09 Nov. 09, 2021...
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EU Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Directive 2014/30/EU, Annex IV The manufacturer, SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH, Walldorf Plant, Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 2-8, DE - 69190 Walldorf, hereby declares conformity of the electrical device Designation: Piston detector Model Magnetic sensor M...G...
General Terms and Conditions. product Tel: +49 (0) 6227 33-0 ○ Intentional or gross negligence Fax: +49 (0) 6227 33-259 ○ Use of non-original SKF spare parts Berlin Plant The maximum liability for loss or damage Further language versions Motzener Straße 35/37...
Masthead Explanation of symbols and signs General warning Symbol Meaning Wear personal protective gear (face mask) Chronological instructions Wear personal protective gear (gloves) Bullet list items Indicates the requirements that must be Wear personal protective gear (protective clothing) met for the actions described in the following Pressure injection General notes...
Table of contents Table of contents EU Declaration of Conformity pursuant to Directive 2014/30/EU, Annex IV 2 Masthead ....................3 Explanation of symbols and signs .............. 4 Installation .................. 16 Safety instructions ................ 6 Removal of the old piston detector .............17 Scope of delivery/storage .............
1. Safety instructions /2. Delivery and storage 1. Safety instructions 2. Scope of delivery/storage 2.1 Storage To convert the piston detector, consult the documentation for the metering device (lifecycle manual, assembly instructions) in The conversion kit for the piston detectors Storage conditions- See metering device which the old piston detector is used.
3. Overview, functional description 3.2 Design The universal piston detector for use in automotive applications with a With the corresponding adapter, the piston 234-13163-9 and the bipolar piston detec- KFGS or KFGL lubrication pump due to the detectors are available as replacements for tor 234-11454-1 are position sensors that, undefined pin assignment.
=>>Kabelbaum Kolbendetektor, Pin 1, Aderfarbe braun diode lights up (something is acting on the Kabelbaum Pumpe, Pin 6, Aderfarbe schwarz =>> =>> Kabelbaum Kolbendetektor, Pin 4, Aderfarbe schwarz SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH piston detector), the connection is correct. If Werk Walldorf Heinrich-Hertz-Str. 2-8...
4. Technical data 4. Technical data 4.1 General technical data General data Designation Dimensioned drawing Field of application Lubricant metering devices Ambient temperature [°C] -40 ..+85 Principle of operation Piston detector/position sensor Active area stainless steel (1.4404); housing stainless Material steel (1.4016), plug: PEI Mounting type Mountable flush in the associated adapter...
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4. Technical data Electrical data Universal piston detector Bipolar piston detector Universal piston detector Connector pin assignment with cable break 3-wire DC PNP Design 2-wire DC PNP/NPN protection 3-wire DC PNP 2-wire DC PNP/NPN Operating voltage 10-36 DC, supply class 2 per cULus Max.
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234-13163-9 234-11454-1 Visual differentiations of the piston detectors Both of the current piston detectors are equipped with the SKF Lubrication Systems Germany GmbH lettering as well as with the identifier "AB." In addition to this identifier, the bipolar piston detector also has a thick black marking ring around its circumference ( ).
4. Technical data 4.2 Connection options 234-13163-9, 12-24V DC, 3-wire PNP + 12-24 V DC + 12-24 V DC Load Load 0 V DC (ground) 0 V DC (ground) Adernfarben / Core colors br = brown = braun / ws = white = weiß / sw = schwarz = black / bl = blau = blue - 13 - 951-150-032-EN Version 09...
4. Technical data 4.3 Connection options 234-13163-9, 12-24V DC, 2-wire PNP/NPN load load + 12-24 V DC + 12-24 V DC 0 V DC (ground) 0 V DC (ground) + 12-24 V DC + 12-24 V DC load load 0 V DC (ground) 0 V DC (ground) Adernfarben / Core colors br = brown = braun / ws = white = weiß...
4. Technical data 4.4 Connection options 234-11454-1, bipolar 12-24V DC 2-wire PNP/NPN + 12-24 V DC load load 0 V DC (ground) 0 V DC (ground) + 12-24 V DC 0 V DC (ground) load load + 12-24 V DC 0 V DC (ground) + 12-24 V DC Adernfarben / Core colors br = brown = braun / ws = white = weiß...
5. Installation 5. Installation Assembly drawing, Fig. 2 5.1 Removal of the old piston detector (VPB/VPK/PSG1/VP/PSG2/PSG3/SSV/SSVL/SSVD/SSVDL) 5.2 Installation of the new piston detector (VPB/VPK/PSG1/VP/PSG2/PSG3) Installation of the new piston detector (SSV,SSVL,SSVD,SSVDL,SSVC,SLC,VSG,VSL) PSG1 PSG2 SSV D PSG3 SSV,SSV-L, Visual differentiation SSVD,SSVDL, Unlike the universal piston detector, the SSVC, SLC, bipolar piston detector is equipped with a...
5. Installation 5.1 Removal of the old piston detector See Figures 1 to 3 CAUTION • Detach and unscrew the defective piston detector (3) from the metering device (4) • If the adapter identification (rings) of the Pressure hazard adapter that is already installed does not Before beginning conversion work, •...
5. Installation 5.2 Installation of the new piston detector • Clean the work area/metering device of See Figures 1 to 3 lubricant contamination Avoid uncontrolled tightening of • Apply grease to the new packing ring (6) piston detector. • Remove the drip pan. This could cause damage.
6. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 6. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies 6.1 Metering devices signal missing Malfunctions table Fault Possible cause Remedy ○ Mechanical blockage of the metering device • Eliminate the blockage, check the metering device ○ Socket not connected or connected •...
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Missing signal • If the fault (missing change of signal) continues to occur, return the munity margin (less than -0.5 mT) entire metering device to SKF Service/your dealer - see the manufac- turer's address on page 3). - 20 -...
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6. Malfunctions, causes, and remedies Prohibited connections for the piston detector 234-13163-9 Fault Possible cause Remedy ○ Piston detector 234-13163-9 connected incorrectly Short circuit! pin 4 is connected to pin 3 (ground), a short circuit will + 12-24 V DC result! When activated, the detec- load...
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+ 12-24 V DC Pin 4 ground Incorrect connection • Do not connect the piston detector's signal line using a Y-splitter cable. SKF recommends using a separate 3-core signal cable for every piston detector connection. - 22 - 951-150-032-EN Version 09...
7. Spare parts 7. Spare parts Spare parts list WARNING Adapter sleeves may only be changed when the metering device is depressurized. Designation Item number Designation Item number Quantity Universal piston detector 234-13163-9 2-wire or 3-wire connector Bipolar piston detector 234-11454-1 2-wire connector for automotive lubrication VP adapter sleeve...
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