Table of content Kracht GmbH Table of content 1 General ............................1.1 About the documentation..........................1.2 Manufacturer address ............................ 1.3 Other applicable documents ........................1.4 Symbols................................2 Safety............................2.1 Intended use ..............................2.2 Personal qualification ............................. 2.3 Basic safety instructions ..........................
1 | General Kracht GmbH 1 General 1.1 About the documentation These operating instructions describe the installation, operation and maintenance of the follow- ing product: Gear type flow meters VC 0.025 -16 These operating instructions are an integral part of the product and must be kept in the imme- diate vicinity of the product and accessible to the personnel at all time.
Kracht GmbH General | 1 1.4 Symbols DANGER Identification of an immediate hazard, which can lead to death or severe bodily injury if not avoided. WARNING Identification of a potential medium risk hazard, which can lead to death or severe bodily injury if not avoided.
2 | Safety Kracht GmbH 2 Safety 2.1 Intended use 1. The product has been designed for operation with fluids. Dry operation is not permitted. 2. The product may only be operated when completely filled. 3. The fluid must be compatible with the materials used in the product. Chemical expertise is required for that.
Kracht GmbH Safety | 2 2.3 Basic safety instructions NOTICE Basic safety instructions Non-compliance can lead to hazards for people and the unit. a) Follow existing regulations for accident prevention and safety at work as well as the internal regulations of the operating company.
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2 | Safety Kracht GmbH DANGER Rotating parts Risk to life due to entanglement or winding of parts of the body, hair or clothing items. a) Take measures to prevent accidental touching of rotating parts. WARNING Rotating parts Risk of injury caused by ejected parts a) Enclose rotating parts so that in the event of fracture or malfunction, there is no risk caused by ejected parts.
Kracht GmbH Device description | 3 3 Device description 3.1 Functional principle The measuring unit is driven by the flow of fluid based on the principle of a gear motor. The gears run without contact in the measuring chamber. The bearing elements are low friction ball bearings or plain bearings.
4 | Technical data Kracht GmbH 4 Technical data 4.1 General General information Design Gear motor Housing connection Plate structure / Pipe thread Mounting position Flow direction … 2.500.000 mm²/s Viscosity ν … 5.000 mm²/s (Special number 224) Operating pressure Operating pressure [} 21]...
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4 | Technical data Kracht GmbH Nominal Special number Type of connection P (Plate structure) With connection plate Without connection (Pipe connec- plate tion) MVC .. R. C. G 1/2 G 1/2 MVC .. R. D. G 3/4 MVC .. R. C.
4 | Technical data Kracht GmbH 4.6 Permissible temperature range Fluid temperature ϑ [°C] ϑ [°C] m min m max EPDM Sealing material FFKM FVMQ Carbide - Plain bearings Bronze - Plain bearings Bearing Ball bearing Ball bearing ( Increased clearance)
Kracht GmbH Transport and storage | 5 5 Transport and storage 5.1 General a) After receiving the delivery, check the product for transport damage. b) If transport damage is found, the manufacturer and the transport company must be notified immediately. The product must then be replaced or repaired.
5 | Transport and storage Kracht GmbH Products with EPDM seals are not mineral oil resistant and their function is not tested. The in- ternal parts are not preserved. If the product is not put into operation immediately, all surfaces exposed to corrosion must be protected by suitable preservation measures.
Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6 Installation 6.1 Safety instructions for installation DANGER Hazardous fluids Danger to life when handling hazardous fluids a) Comply with the safety data sheets and regulations on handling the hazardous fluids. b) Collect and dispose of hazardous fluids so that no hazard is created for persons or the en- vironment.
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6 | Installation Kracht GmbH WARNING Exposed gears Gearwheels can trap and crush fingers and hands. a) Do not engage gearwheels. WARNING Failure of pressure bearing parts due to overload Risk of injury from flying parts. Risk of injury due to splashing fluids.
Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6.2 Mechanical installation 6.2.1 Preparation a) Check the product for transport damage and contamination. b) Remove any preservative present. c) Clean all lines. ð Only use cleaning agents that are compatible with the materials used.
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6 | Installation Kracht GmbH a) Position the housing on the connection plate. ð Make sure that the seal fits correctly. ð The contact surface must be free from dirt, paint residues, etc. b) Tighten the fastening screws to the specified torque.
Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6.2.3 pipe connection a) Clean all lines. ð Do not use cleaning wool. ð Pickle and rinse welded pipes. b) Remove existing protective plugs. c) Install the lines. ð Comply with the manufacturer's instructions. ð Do not use any sealing materials such as hemp, Teflon tape or putty.
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6 | Installation Kracht GmbH ATTENTION Damage by overvoltage Excessive voltage can cause damage and dysfunction to the product. a) Use the product only with the correct voltage. b) Please consult the manufacturer in cases of doubt. ATTENTION The power supply line must match the used preamplifier.
Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6.3.2 IO-Link 6.3.2.1 General IO-Link overview Name VC IO-Link Vendor ID 0x0524 Device ID 0x000001 Vendor name KRACHT GmbH Communication parameters IO-Link connection plug V1.1 Bit rate COM3 Minimum cycle time 500 μs Standard I/O mode (SIO) supported...
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6 | Installation Kracht GmbH 6.3.2.1.1 Terminal layout The terminal assignment for channel 1 and channel 2 influences the direction of rotation dis- played by the measuring element. IO-Link Mode SIO-Mode Blue 0 Volt Brown White Channel 1 Black Channel 2...
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Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6.3.2.2 IO-Link mode process data 6.3.2.2.1 Input process data PD input (input process data): total length 32 bit Can be set via the variable: output unit (index 64) Name Description Data Length Value range Unit type Selected by "output...
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6 | Installation Kracht GmbH 6.3.2.2.2 Output process data PD output (output process data): total length 1 bit Can be set via the variable: output unit (index 64) Name Description Data type Length Value Unit range "Reset activ- ated" resets the...
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Kracht GmbH Installation | 6 6.3.2.3.1 Calibration of the tooth volume (Index 80) If necessary, the Vgz factor can be calibrated. Such a calibration may be necessary due to deviating viscosity, temperature or other external in- fluences and is taken into account in the measurement as follows:...
7 | Commissioning Kracht GmbH 7 Commissioning 7.1 Safety instructions for start-up DANGER Hazardous fluids Danger to life when handling hazardous fluids a) Comply with the safety data sheets and regulations on handling the hazardous fluids. b) Collect and dispose of hazardous fluids so that no hazard is created for persons or the en- vironment.
Kracht GmbH Commissioning | 7 7.3 Additional commissioning a) Open existing shut-off elements in front of and behind the product. b) Set pressure relief valves installed in the system to the lowest opening pressure. c) Run the product pressureless or at low pressure for a few minutes.
8 | Removal Kracht GmbH 8 Removal 8.1 Safety instructions for disassembly DANGER Hazardous fluids Danger to life when handling hazardous fluids a) Comply with the safety data sheets and regulations on handling the hazardous fluids. b) Collect and dispose of hazardous fluids so that no hazard is created for persons or the en- vironment.
Kracht GmbH Removal | 8 CAUTION Hot surfaces Burns of the skin on contact. a) At temperatures ≥48 °C, allow the product to cool first. ATTENTION Blocking of the product due to curing media Curing media can mechanically block the product and make it unusable.
9 | Maintenance Kracht GmbH 9 Maintenance 9.1 Safety instructions for maintenance DANGER Hazardous fluids Danger to life when handling hazardous fluids a) Comply with the safety data sheets and regulations on handling the hazardous fluids. b) Collect and dispose of hazardous fluids so that no hazard is created for persons or the en- vironment.
Kracht GmbH Maintenance | 9 9.2 Maintenance work Checking and documentation of the operating data Regular checking and documentation of all operating data helps to detect faults at an early stage. – Perform the maintenance work according to specifications. – Replace defective or worn components.
9 | Maintenance Kracht GmbH a) Undo the fastening screws. b) Remove the cover from the housing. c) Remove the gears from housing. d) Remove the bearing journals from the housing. e) Clean the product. f) Replace O-ring. g) Insert bearing journal and gears into the housing.
Kracht GmbH Maintenance | 9 9.4 Maintenance table 9.4.1 Maintenance table Additional in- formation 9.4.2 Check the rate of flow 9.4.3 Check the operating pressure 9.4.4 Check the media temperature 9.4.5 Check the device temperature 9.4.6 Check the equipotential bonding 9.4.7...
9 | Maintenance Kracht GmbH 9.4.3 Check the operating pressure The operating pressure is indicated by the pressure gauges. – If there is no operating pressure, check the individual components of the product. – Comply with the product-specific data sheets/operating instructions.
Kracht GmbH Maintenance | 9 9.4.12 Visual check of the condition of housing parts Look for damage to the housing. 9.4.13 Visual check of the condition of the bearings Look for damage to the bearings. Cleaning - deposits in the measuring device [} 45] 9.4.14 Replacing other seals...
10 | Repair Kracht GmbH 10 Repair 10.1 Safety instructions for repairs DANGER Hazardous fluids Danger to life when handling hazardous fluids a) Comply with the safety data sheets and regulations on handling the hazardous fluids. b) Collect and dispose of hazardous fluids so that no hazard is created for persons or the en- vironment.
Kracht GmbH Repair | 10 10.2 General Corrective maintenance includes: 1. Troubleshooting Finding damage, determining and localising the cause of the damage. 2. Damage repair Removing the primary causes and replacing or repairing defective components. Repairs are generally carried out by the manufacturer.
10 | Repair Kracht GmbH 10.3 Fault table If the product does not function properly, the electrical components should be tested first. The measuring instrument must remain in operation for this. Fault Potential causes Possible measures LED display Both LED displays flash -how-...
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