Bucher iValve i250 Operating Instructions Manual

Bucher iValve i250 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
iValve Lift Control Valve – i250 / i500
Issue: 09.2015
1/31
Reference: 300-I-9010544-EN-01
Reference: 300-I-9010544-EN-01
Issue: 10.2014
1/31

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions iValve Lift Control Valve – i250 / i500 Issue: 09.2015 1/31 Reference: 300-I-9010544-EN-01 Reference: 300-I-9010544-EN-01 Issue: 10.2014 1/31...
  • Page 2 Because the products are subject to continual improvement, we reserve the right to amend the pro­ duct specifications contained in this catalogue. The original language and legal terminology of all Bu­ cher Hydraulics documentation is exclusively German. Bucher Hydraulics cannot be held liable for any possible errors in translation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.1.1 Components of the iValve i250 ......... . .
  • Page 4 iValve Lift Control Valve ............6.2.1 Hose or pipe .
  • Page 5: About This Document

    About this document This commissioning and maintenance manual provides the basis for us­ ing the lift control valve iValve i250 / i500 and iCon electronic card for its intended purpose in a proper, effective, and safe manner.This manual must be accessible to the commissioning and service personnel.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    2 Safety instructions iValve 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 pro­ perly and for its intended purpose. It is essential to take note of the sa­ fety instructions in each section.
  • Page 7: Example Of A Safety Notice

    iValve Lift Control Valve 2 Safety instructions 2.1.3 Example of a safety notice S Pictogram S Signal word S Type and source of danger S Possible consequences of the danger S Measures for preventing the danger WARNING! Dangerous electrical voltage Touching electrical components may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 8: Operator's Obligations

    2 Safety instructions iValve Lift Control Valve 2.3.2 Operator's obligations Working with safety in mind S Only operate the pump if it is in perfect technical condition; only use it as intended, staying aware of safety and risks, and adhearing to the instructions in this manual S Ensure that the following are observed and monitored: - adherence to intended use...
  • Page 9: Product Description

    iValve Lift Control Valve 3 Product description Product description Intended use The iValve intelligent lift control valve is an electronically controlled hy­ draulic valve block for controlling hydraulic lifts. The iValve is situated on the hydraulic power unit and activated by the lift control system. Elec­ tronic control is accomplished by an electronic unit –...
  • Page 10: Construction And Function

    4 Construction and function iValve Lift Control Valve Construction and function IMPORTANT!: Information on schematics and diagrams is avail­ able in the iValve Planning Information (300-D-9010542). Factory settings iValve Installation specific settings are stored on the ParamCard: S Kit type S Cylinder type and diameter S Max.
  • Page 11: Operating Controls And Indicators

    Lift Control Valve 5 Operating controls and indicators Operating controls and indicators iValve lift control valve 5.1.1 Components of the iValve i250 Legend Solenoid UP/DOWN Connection, sensor cable iBox Pressure relief valve Ball valve Nameplate Magnet UCM / A3...
  • Page 12: Components Of The Ivalve I500

    5 Operating controls and indicators iValve Lift Control Valve 5.1.2 Components of the iValve i500 Legend Solenoid UP/DOWN Pressure relief valve Nameplate Ball valve Emergency-lowering valve Magnet UCM / A3 iBox Hand pump Pump port Pressure relief valve for the hand pump Tank port Pressure gauge...
  • Page 13: Hand Pump / Emergency Lowering

    Lift Control Valve 5 Operating controls and indicators Hand pump / Emergency lowering iValve i250 The iValve comes with a combination of hand pump and emergency lowering valve as standard.The car can be moved upward with the hand pump when needed, and downward by means of the emergency-lower­...
  • Page 14 5 Operating controls and indicators iValve Lift Control Valve iValve i500 In the iValve i500, the hand pump and emergency-lowering facility are separated. The car can be moved upward with the hand pump when needed, and downward by means of the emergency-lowering facility. Hand pump Emergency lowering DANGER!
  • Page 15: Elektronic Card Icon

    iValve Lift Control Valve 5 Operating controls and indicators Elektronic card iCon ATTENTION! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) The iCon can be damaged by incorrect handling. Always keep the iCon in its ESD protective bag and only hold it by the frame. m0(9) m1(10) com/meas...
  • Page 16: Led Indications

    5 Operating controls and indicators iValve Lift Control Valve 5.3.1 LED indications Description Function Status Communication with communication with valve ok, data packages properly valve transmitted/received flashes ra­ no (correct) communication with valve pidly meas Measurement of feed­ feedback values from valve (flow, pressure, temperature) back values plausible when LED “com”...
  • Page 17 iValve Lift Control Valve 5 Operating controls and indicators Description Function Status Power supply all monitored voltages within the permissible range flashes ra­ one of the internally generated voltages outside the permis­ pidly sible range flashes external supply voltage (+24 V) outside the permissible slowly range Readiness for opera­...
  • Page 18: Installation And Commissioning

    6 Installation and commissioning iValve Lift Control Valve Installation and commissioning Safety information Before beginning any installation and commissioning work, it is a re­ quirement that all personnel have read and understood the chapter "Safety information". 6.1.1 Surroundings For reliable operation, the following conditions must be maintained in the surroundings: General characteristics Description, value, unit...
  • Page 19: Electrical Installation

    iValve Lift Control Valve 6 Installation and commissioning 6.2.2 Electrical installation DANGER! Dangerous voltage Leads to death or serious injuries. Before starting electrical installation works, disconnect all power to the control cabinet. Check whether the 24 V DC output of the lift control meets the requirements of the iCon (see Planning Information 9010542) When the 24 V DC output of the lift control meets the requirements of the iCon:...
  • Page 20 As a rule the iValve and the pertinent ParamCard come with factory settings for the lift to be installed. iValve i500 iValve i250 ATTENTION! Note: Always quote the serial no. when making enquiries. This makes it easier for the factory to help you! Note: The serial numbers on the ParamCard and the iValve must be the same to avoid the need for resetting.
  • Page 21: Hydraulic Fluids And Oil Additives

    The volume of oil additive that is mixed in must not exceed 2% of the existing total oil volume. Bucher Hydraulics cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the lift control valve if other additives are used or if the maximum permissible amount of the above additives is exceeded.
  • Page 22: Positioning Of The Deceleration Switches

    6 Installation and commissioning iValve Lift Control Valve 6.2.5 Positioning of the deceleration switches IMPORTANT!: Information on "Positioning the deceleration switches" is available in the Planning Information publication 300-D-9010542. 6.2.6 Check/setting of the max. operating pressure (EN 81-2, art. 12.5.3) i250 To check the minimum static load pressure (with empty car): Read the minimum static load pressure on the pressure gauge...
  • Page 23: Safety Checks

    iValve Lift Control Valve 6 Installation and commissioning Safety checks 6.3.1 Test of the monitoring of the UCM/A3-valve Testing the monitoring of the UCM/A3 valve (⇒ see Planning Informa­ tion) can be carried out using two different methods. Test with Handterminal The iCon-firmware includes two functions (“Test SMA GND”...
  • Page 24 6 Installation and commissioning iValve Lift Control Valve Disconnect the 24 V supply from the input “Monitoring Emergency stop DOWN function” on the lift control Short circuit the input “UCM/A3-valve” on the lift control Execute a travel in any direction This travel shall complete normally until the selected stop is reached.
  • Page 25: Pipe Rupture Valve Test

    iValve Lift Control Valve 6 Installation and commissioning 6.3.2 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. Before testing the pipe-rupture valve, make sure that there are no people or materials in the lift shaft.
  • Page 26 6 Installation and commissioning iValve Lift Control Valve Carrying out Pipe rupture valve test with Handterminal On the Handterminal select menu 3, then “Adjust./tests”, then “Pipe rupt. test” The LED ”down“ on the iCon starts to flash. On the iCon press and hold the push buttons ”ok” and “select” Send DOWN command Wait until the car is accelerating The LED ”down“...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    iValve Lift Control Valve 7 Maintenance 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 error memory Check internal leakage Check external leakage Check the maximum pressure setting (pressure relief valve/ maximum-pressure setscrew)
  • Page 28: Maintenance Work

    7 Maintenance iValve Lift Control Valve Maintenance work 7.2.1 Pilot filter The Filter-strainer of the pilot valve is positioned in accordance with the international standards for lifts (EN 81.2 art. 12.5.7). CAUTION! Contamination in valve (filter) Severe malfunction possible. People may suffer injury and mater­ ials may be damaged.
  • Page 29 Lift Control Valve 7 Maintenance For iValve i250 only Switch the main switch OFF Close the ball valve (1) Turn the slack rope safety device by 90°clockwise. (see Chapter 5.2) Push the extension pipe onto the lever stub (3) of the hand pump as far as it will go, then retract by approx.
  • Page 30 7 Maintenance iValve Lift Control Valve In order to replace the filter strainer (9): Pinch the o-ring (10) between the tips of forefinger and thumb Push the o-ring (10) off the solenoid tube (8) with the thumb of the other hand Pull the filter strainer (9) off the solenoid tube (8) Push the new filter strainer (9) onto the solenoid tube (8)
  • Page 31: Repair

    iValve Lift Control Valve 8 Repair Repair Troubleshooting and clearing faults IMPORTANT!: Additional information on troubleshooting / fault di­ agnosis and fault clearing is available in the Parametrisation and Maintenance Manual in the LOGintern area of our homepage www.bucherhydraulics.com. => see Section 1.3 "Other applicable documents" Issue: 09.2015 31/31 Reference: 300-I-9010544-EN-01...

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