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M 00 034 Rev. - Date: 10/15 Installation and startup guide LRV-1 Lift Control Valve, Size 175 / 350 / 700 NTA-2 power supply unit and DELCON Software version 2.160 + 2.170 Reference: 300-I-9010050-E-28 Issue: 02.2012 1/86...
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Because the products are subject to continual improvement, we reserve the right to amend the product specifications contained in this catalogue. The original language and legal terminology of all Bucher Hydraulics documentation is exclusively German. Bucher Hydraulics cannot be held liable for any possible errors in translation.
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description General, product description This guide is an integral part of the product. It describes the product’s safe use in all phases of operation and is valid for all model series that are referred to.
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve Important notes 1.4.1 Subassemblies This guide differentiates between the following subassemblies: LRV‐1 lift control valve DELCON electronic control card NTA-2 power supply unit on NTA-2 1.4.2 Intended use Lift control valve for operating hydraulically-driven passenger and goods lifts.
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description 1.4.3 Conformity The product was designed and developed in conformity with the following directives and standards: EC-directive 95/16/CE Standards EN 81-2:1998 EMC standards EN 12015:2004 EN 12016:2004+A1:2008 300-I-9010050-E-28/02.2012 7/86...
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve LRV‐1 lift control valve Legend Maximum-pressure setscrew Air-bleed screw Bypass-pressure setscrew Hall sensor Lowering-speed limiter (valve Main filter size 700 only) Flow-rate measuring system Pressure-relief valve Emergency-lowering valve Pilot filter DOWN spool Test port, G½...
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 1.6.2 Electrical connection diagram 4 x 12 V = 48 V 2 x 24 V = 48 V L1, L2, L3, PE Legend DELCON Electrical emergency-lowering NTA‐2 12 or 24 VDC (option) ⇒...
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description 1.6.3 Factory settings All valves are factory-set to the values for the particular installation and then tested. S Pressure-relief valve set to the maximum working pressure S Bypass pressure as per the calculated minimum static pressure S Emergency-lowering valve set to 5 …...
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1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 2. DOWN section / Emergency-lowering valve The down section is constructed in a similar way to the up section. S Initial position: DOWN spool (14) is closed leak-free in the 0 position...
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LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description 3. Flow-rate measuring system S The oil flows through the flow meter (12) in both the up and down directions S The baffle-disc is displaced axially as a function of the flow rate...
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 1.6.5 Technical data Legend Flow-rate measuring system Orientation of Z-port Pressure-relief valve Pressure gauge shut-off screw View: valve sizes 175 and DOWN solenoid (valve sizes 175 and 350)/ UP solenoid Pressure gauge shut-off valve...
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LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description Type Ports Ports Weight Max. press. Z, T, P Z1, Z2, Z3 [kg] [bar] LRV 175-1 G¼ LRV 350-1 G1½ G¼ LRV 700-1 G2, G2½, G2 G¼, G¼, G 22.5 Type Dimensions [mm]...
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 1.6.6 Pressure drop LRV 175-1 R 45 R 90 R 175 R 250 Flow ring (R) 12.5 DOWN (Z-T) Spool K 251 Spool K 91 UP (P-Z) LRV 350-1 R 250 R 350...
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LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description LRV 700-1 R 700 R 1000 Flow ring (R) 12.5 DOWN (Z-T) Spool K 1001 UP (P-Z) Legend Pressure drop [bar] min. required dynamic pressure Flow rate Q [l/min.] 500 cSt (Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx. 2 °C) 300 cSt (Motorex Corex HLP 46 at approx.
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve DELCON electronic card The DELCON controls the oil flow - and therefore the lift's travel profile - in accordance with a preset curve. NOTICE! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) The DELCON can be damaged by incorrect handling.
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description 1.7.2 Description of function S The lift control system sends the command signals to the DELCON via potential-free relay contacts or semiconductors. S The feedback value is compared with the demand travel curve and controlled throughout the whole travel.
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 1.7.3 Technical data Weight: 130 g 30.5 General description S Digital electronic card for the LRV‐1 valve S Enhanced ride comfort S Automatic reduction of demand signal if nominal speed is not...
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description 1.7.4 Travel and switching diagram for normal travel distance * Motor run-on time of 0.5 … 1 s Y-Δ Y starting time of up to approx. 3 s with Y-Δ, ** Drop-out delay of 0.5 … 1 s, after drop K1 and K2 not until Δ...
1 General, product description LRV-1 lift control valve 1.7.5 Travel and switching diagram for short travel distances The electronics of the LRV‐1 valve make it possible to control stops at mezzanines and similar short travel distances with the same ride comfort as in normal travel.
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description S Speed can be set by means of parameter ”K6 speed” (or ”K7 speed” / ”K8 speed”) in the Options menu to match the floor spacing (distance between stops). S Acceleration can be adjusted separately via parameters ”K6 acceleration”...
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S After closing the safety circuit a command signal K1 … K8 can be applied only after a 0.5 seconds delay. S Delays of up to 2 s may occur until the lift starts. Bucher Hydraulics therefore discourages the operation of the power supply unit in the safety circuit. 300-I-9010050-E-28/02.2012...
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LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description The jumper JP2 connects the terminals 12 of the command signal terminal strip to the terminal PE of the mains voltage connection, earthing the reference potential of the command inputs (standard setting).
LRV-1 lift control valve 1 General, product description IWK-1 feedback cable Note: The feedback cable must be run from the lift control valve directly to the NTA‐2 power supply unit without any intermediate terminals. Any discontinuity in the feedback cable (break, kink, etc.) can endanger trouble-free operation.
2 Safety instructions LRV-1 lift control valve Safety instructions This documentation (manual) advises the user of the dangers and re maining risks that can arise even when the product is being used properly and for its intended purpose. It is essential to take note of the safety instructions in each section.
3 Operating controls and indicators LRV-1 lift control valve Emergency-lowering valve (EN 81.2 art. 12.9) DANGER! Car descent Leads to death or serious injuries. Before operating the emergency-lowering valve, make sure that there are no people or materials in the lift shaft.
LRV-1 lift control valve Operating controls and indicators Display of the operating status Legend for the LEDs 1 RUN Ready for operation (green). Lights when ready for travel; off during parameterisation 2 UP UP travel (yellow). Lights during upwards travel (fast and slow) 3 DOWN DOWN travel (yellow).
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Operating controls and indicators LRV-1 lift control valve Display during travel During travel the display indicates the status of the command inputs K1 … K8. For this purpose the command signals are displayed coded as powers of 2: S K1 =...
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LRV-1 lift control valve Operating controls and indicators S If no key pressed within 5 minutes, the DELCON automatically quits parameterisation mode (changes to the currently displayed parameter are not saved). Display during parameterisation S Parameter name e.g. P1.01 = Start speed UP S P1.xx: Demand value parameters...
Operating controls and indicators LRV-1 lift control valve Handterminal Keys Demand values menu Options menu Zero point display Information menu ↑ Steps to previous parameter ↓ Steps to next parameter Increases the value of the current parameter Decreases the value of the...
LRV-1 lift control valve Operating controls and indicators Note: In order to quit parameterisation mode: S Either press keys ↑ and ↓ simultaneously (changes to the currently displayed parameter are saved) S unplug cable and wait for about 3 seconds (changes to the currently displayed parameter are NOT saved) DELCON will return to RUN mode.
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Operating controls and indicators LRV-1 lift control valve If either no password has previously been set (i.e. password is “0000"), or a password is set and the user is currently logged in the display will read + change – log out...
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LRV-1 lift control valve Operating controls and indicators Press the key ↑ several times until the display reads Password + execute Press the key + If the display reads the user is either logged in + change – log out already, or no password is set (i.e.
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Operating controls and indicators LRV-1 lift control valve The display will read Commands Information list Press the key ↑ several times until the display reads Password + execute Press the key + The display will read + change – log out Press the key –...
LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning WinDelta32 - PC program Software, RS232-adapter and cable can be ordered as part no. 3007010867+ RS232-USB converter can be ordered as part no. 3007014722 The software can be downloaded free of charge from: http://www.bucherhydraulics.com...
4 Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning Installation Orientation of the ball-valve outlet As standard, the ball-valve outlet is rear-facing (code H) Alteration to left (L) or right (R) is possible. Note: The ball-valve outlet must not be turned to a new position unless the hose is first disconnected.
LRV-1 lift control valve 4 Installation and commissioning S Do not mount hoses under tensile strain S Observe minimum bending radia S Protect hoses against mechanical damage (e.g. from sharp edges) S Support hoses with hose clamps (approx. 1.5 m away from valve) 4.2.2...
4 Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve 4.2.3 Wiring the power supply unit Legend Fast UP Slow UP Fast DOWN Slow DOWN Inspection speed -24V Auxiliary speed +24V Auxiliary speed Auxiliary speed +24V +24V Reference potential 6a/6b Common 0...100%...
LRV-1 lift control valve 4 Installation and commissioning 4.2.4 Electrical emergency-lowering 2 x 24 VDC Note: The operator must undertake any further measures required to ensure short-circuit and overvoltage protection. If a mains (line) failure occurs, the power supply unit can be powered by an external battery supply (2 x 24 V) through terminals 12, 19 and 20.
4 Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve 4.2.5 Electrical emergency-lowering 1 x 12 or 1 x 24 VDC (option) WARNING! Do not activate the electrical emergency-lowering valve unless the safety circuit is closed! In an emergency the lift car can be lowered by operating the emergency lowering valve electrically.
LRV-1 lift control valve 4 Installation and commissioning Commissioning/settings 4.3.1 Checking the test numbers S The valve test number is stamped on the body (below the manual pump) ⇒ page 8, chapter 1.5.2. S DELCON test number: ⇒ page 20, chapter 1.7, item 7 Note: Always quote the test number when making enquiries.
Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve 4.3.3 Bypass pressure setting Setting the bypass pressure with the Handterminal or Miniterminal Make sure that the car is empty Slacken the locknut for bypass-pressure setscrew (2) Unscrew bypass-pressure setscrew (2) approx. 2 turns...
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LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning Setting the bypass pressure with the pressure gauge, without Handterminal Make sure that the car is empty Make sure that the pressure gauge shut-off screw/ shut-off valve is undone (the pressure gauge indicates changing pressures in the lift...
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Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve Setting the bypass pressure with the car in sight, with or without Handterminal Make sure that the car is empty Only if the setting is performed WITHOUT Handterminal: Bridge the two terminals of the relay output connected to the lift control system (either 17a, 18 or 17b, 18 –...
LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning 4.3.4 Setting of the max. operating pressure (EN 81-2, art. 12.5.3) Adjusting the maximum pressure Make sure that the pressure gauge shut-off screw is undone (the pressure gauge indicates changing pressures in the lift system...
Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve 4.3.5 The demand/feedback response difference, SIU-1 The SIU-1 function monitors the deviation of the actual travel curve from the demand travel curve. S If the permissible deviation is exceeded the DELCON electronic card autonomously triggers an emergency stop.The LEDs ERROR and...
LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning 4.3.8 Positioning the shaft switches for the deceleration distance The spacing of the shaft switches depends on the car speed ⇒ next page Aux. speed e.g. v=50 % v=50 % v=100 % v=100 %...
Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve Required deceleration distance Guidelines for positioning the deceleration switches. Examples Deceleration distance ”X” for direct (1:1) drive e.g.: v = 0.4 m/s → x = 0.4 m Deceleration distance ”X” for indirect (2:1) drive e.g.: v = 0.63 m/s →...
LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning Using a 3 mm Allen key, slacken the adjusting/clamp screw (14) a little Remove Allen key (it has a magnetic influence) Hold the feedback sensor by the plug and move it axially until the feedback reading is less than ±0.05 V...
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Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve Remove filter Clean in the proper manner or exchange the filter Insert the filter Screw in the filter screw Open the ball valve. 10. Switch main switch ON The pilot filters are now clean 300-I-9010050-E-28/02.2012...
LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning 4.3.11 Pipe rupture valve test A precondition for testing the pipe-rupture valve is that the lift must be working properly, without any faults. DANGER! Uncontrolled descent (free fall) Leads to death or serious injuries.
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Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve Send DOWN command Wait until the car is accelerating When the triggering speed is reached, the pipe rupture valve closes and travel stops. If the Handterminal is being used: Note: Releasing the + key on the Handterminal stops the travel, and the maximum feedback value is displayed.
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LRV-1 lift control valve Installation and commissioning Testing the pipe-rupture valve (up to DELCON software version 2.100) NOTICE! Uncontrolled descent (free fall) Can cause damage to the support frame and car. The elevator car must come to rest within 3 … 5 metres.
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Installation and commissioning LRV-1 lift control valve 11. Reset the "SIU Type" parameter in the DELCON to the setting noted down (⇒ step 1.) 12. Reset the "Demand val. red" parameter in the DELCON to the set ting noted down (⇒ step 3.) 13.
LRV-1 lift control valve 5 Operation Operation Parameterisation with Handterminal Demand values Options Hall sensor Information ⇒ 5.5.1 ⇒ 5.5.2 ⇒ 5.5.3 ⇒ 5.5.4 = Demand value O Demand value = Commands O Information list - Start speed - Start speed...
LRV-1 lift control valve 5 Operation Overview control parameters (PID) Dynamic: Static: Dynamic: P sol. dynamic P sol. static P sol. dynamic sol. dynamic sol. static sol. dynamic D sol. D sol. D sol. Legend Demand signal Solenoid control voltage...
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5 Operation LRV-1 lift control valve Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) = 0.40 V Slow speed 0.20 … 2.50 V Increasing values: Low values for “slow speed”: O 0.40 V Higher travel speed unsteady slow travel (P1.07 / P1.20)
LRV-1 lift control valve 5 Operation Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) I sol. dynamic 100 … 1000 ms LRV 175-1*: Increasing values: * all types except for LRV 175-1 120 bar = 450 ms Effective in...
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5 Operation LRV-1 lift control valve Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) SIU type 1 (1) 1 (1) SIU-1: monitoring of the demand/feedback difference 1 + 4 (2) (P2.03) Monitoring starts as soon as the command “Fast” is present Monitoring ends when the command “Slow”...
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LRV-1 lift control valve 5 Operation Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) K6/K7/K8 speed 20 … 100 % K6: 20 % Fast speed is reduced with of fast travel K6, K7, K8 (P2.08 / P2.10 / K7: 30 % speed P2.12))
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5 Operation LRV-1 lift control valve Results of the combined settings of “SIU type” and “Relay function” Setting Setting Event Indication Indication Relay Emergenc Reset SIU Type relay ERROR SIU-1 actuates function stop only SIU-1 immediately when the travel command is cancelled...
5 Operation LRV-1 lift control valve 5.5.4 Information menu Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) Language/ English Deutsch User language set ”English US” causes the Sprache (=German) “Min. pressure” (P1.02) to be Deutsch displayed in psi (=German)
LRV-1 lift control valve 5 Operation Parameter name Setting range By default Effect Note (Miniterminal) Drive up Max. 1.3 million Number of UP travels Relevelling UP (anti creeping) operations are not counted. Drive down Max. 1.3 million Number of DOWN travels Relevelling DOWN operations are not counted.
Operation LRV-1 lift control valve Faults / Fault-finding 5.7.1 Check list for fault correction Fault Cause Corrective action Page (chapter) S Motor / pump not running S Check connection No UP travel S Wiring fault S Check wiring 46 (4.2.3)
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LRV-1 lift control valve Operation Fault Cause Corrective action Page (chapter) S Oil level in power unit is S Top-up when car is at Car does not reach land 49 (4.3.2) below minimum lowest landing S Leakage: valve - cylinder...
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Operation LRV-1 lift control valve Fault Cause Corrective action Page (chapter) S SIU-1 (demand/feedback S DELCON settings are too Lift starts DOWN, then stops monitoring) activates, LED “SIU-1” on DELCON lights up S Acceleration is too high S Decrease the acceler...
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LRV-1 lift control valve Operation Fault Cause Corrective action Page (chapter) S Pressure drop is in the S None Leakage in hydraulic sys tem (test only when oil is permissible range cold): Pressure drop in approx. 3 minutes is not more...
Operation LRV-1 lift control valve 5.7.2 Error messages Display Handterminal Message Message Cause Analysis / Remedy Monitoring (Miniterminal) Saved Reset Effect Err:None — — — — — No error Err:Input-V+ Positive voltage from At start of travel If at When the...
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LRV-1 lift control valve Operation Display Handterminal Message Message Cause Analysis / Remedy Monitoring (Miniterminal) Saved Reset Effect Err:Command Incorrect combination Ensure correct At start of travel If at When the of commands commands are signalled standstill, cause has During travel immediately;...
Operation LRV-1 lift control valve 5.7.3 Warnings Display Handterminal Message Message Cause Analysis / Remedy Monitoring (Miniterminal) Saved Reset Effect Warn:Board-T. Temperature of At standstill Immediately When the DELCON exceeds cause has 70 °C been removed Ambient temperature Lower the ambient...
LRV-1 lift control valve Operation Display Handterminal Message Message Cause Analysis / Remedy Monitoring (Miniterminal) Saved Reset Effect Warn:Leakage Automatic null point At start of travel If at Immediately equalisation below standstill, (save only) (26) Not monitored if -0.20 V...
6 Maintenance LRV-1 lift control valve Maintenance Maintenance schedule This service plan is just a guide. Adjustments or changes should be un dertaken by the installer. Work to be carried out Time Valve Check internal leakage Check external leakage Check the maximum pressure setting...
Bucher Hydraulics AG and received their written approval. If the use of Shell Tonna S is not an option, the oil additive supplied by Bucher Hydraulics AG can be added to a standard HLP hydraulic oil as an alternative: Motorex Hydrogliss 202 The previously supplied Bucher Hydraulics Additive Oil Art.
Maintenance LRV-1 lift control valve 6.2.3 Tested and approved hydraulic fluids with biodegradable characteristics S The listed oils can be used with standard seals and without any special modifications to the hydraulic components. S When an existing installation is converted to a new type of fluid, you should follow the instructions for the relevant fluid/manufacturer.
LRV-1 lift control valve Maintenance 6.2.4 Useful service life The hydraulic oil must be changed by obligation or filtered if on analysis the following limiting values have been reached: Element Limit Value [mg/kg] Iron Aluminium Copper Lead Zinc +5 in comparison with new oil...
Maintenance LRV-1 lift control valve Installation guide for DOWN pilot valve Exchanging the DOWN pilot valve Switch main switch OFF Close the ball valve Vent all pressure in the valve block (manual emergency lowering valve) Remove solenoid and the A and C parts...