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  • Page 1 Induction heating devices MF-GENERATOR3.0-3.5KW User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System settings, window 5....................... 22 4.6.6 System settings, window 6....................... 23 Heating methods............................24 4.7.1 Temperature mode........................24 4.7.2 Time mode ..........................24 4.7.3 Temperature mode or time mode ..................25 4.7.4 Temperature mode and speed mode..................25 Schaeffler BA 87  |  3...
  • Page 4 Disconnecting the inductor from the generator ..................59 12 Disposal ..................................60 13 Technical data ................................61 13.1 Operating conditions ..........................61 13.2 Declaration of Conformity.......................... 62 14 Accessories ................................64 14.1 Flexible inductors ............................64 14.2 Temperature sensors..........................64 4  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...
  • Page 5 Contents 14.3 Magnetic holders............................65 14.4 Protective gloves ............................65 Schaeffler BA 87  |  5...

  • Page 6: About The Manual

    Prohibited for persons with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators Prohibited for persons with metallic implants Carrying of metallic parts or watches prohibited Carrying of magnetic or electronic data carriers prohibited Observe the manual Wear safety gloves Wear safety shoes Wear eye protection General mandatory sign 6  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 7: Availability

        |   The images in this manual may be schematic representations and may differ from the delivered device. 1.6 Further information     |   Address any questions on fitting to your local contact at Schaeffler. Schaeffler BA 87  |  7...

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

        |   The generator MF-GENERATOR may only be used with flexible inductors that are offered by Schaeffler for operation with this generator. An induction sys- tem comprises a generator and an inductor. Such an induction system may only be used for the heating of ferromagnetic workpieces.

  • Page 9: Safety Equipment

    • The generator switches off automatically if there has been no increase in workpiece temperature within a predefined time period. • The generator switches off automatically as soon as the ambient tempera- ture rises above +70 °C. Schaeffler BA 87  |  9...

  • Page 10: Hazards

    Risk of cardiac arrhythmias and tissue damage from remaining in the haz- ard area for long periods 1. Minimise time spent in the electromagnetic field. 2. Exit the hazard area immediately after switching on the generator. Wearers of ferromagnetic objects are at risk of burns 10  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 11: Material Damage

    In all cases, the generator may only be operated by qualified personnel work- ing in compliance with the safety regulations described in this user manual. 2.7.1 Transport and storage     |   In transport, the relevant safety and accident prevention regulations must be observed. Schaeffler BA 87  |  11...

  • Page 12: Operation

    National regulations relating to work with electromagnetic fields must be ob- served. The generator may only be used with inductors offered by Schaeffler for oper- ation with these generators. The generator may only be operated if the specifications stated in this manual concerning the installation site as well as the ambient temperature and humid- ity are observed.

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Repair

    2.7.5 Conversion     |   For safety reasons, unauthorised modifications and conversions to the gener- ator are not permitted in any form. In case of non-compliance, death and per- sonal injury or damage to property may result. Schaeffler BA 87  |  13...

  • Page 14: Scope Of Delivery

    3.2 Defects     |   1. Check the product immediately upon delivery for visible defects. 2. Report any defects promptly as a complaint to the distributor of the prod- uct. 3. Damaged products should not be used. 14  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 15: Product Description

    The induction system, comprising a generator and inductor, is designed for the induction heating of ferromagnetic workpieces. Inductors may only be connec- ted to the generator that are specifically offered by Schaeffler for this purpose. The maximum power transferred to the workpiece is 3,5 kW 4.1 Functional principle...

  • Page 16: Temperature Sensors

    Appearance of measurement values on the display: • measured value at T1: red • measured value at T2: green Do not pull the temperature sensor by the cable when removing it from the temperature sensor. Pull on the plug and sensor head only. 16  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 17: Connections

    001A5808 Touchscreen USB port Ports for temperature sensors T1 and LED indicator [Heating activated] Starts and stops the heating process Inductor connection sockets q5  Back of the generator 001A5284 Mains cable connection with main Ventilation opening switch Schaeffler BA 87  |  17...

  • Page 18: Touchscreen

    4.6 System settings     |   The heating device allows parameters to be set and adjusted according to the requirements of the heating process. ▸ Tap [System settings] to access the settings. » The [System settings] window opens. 18  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 19: Administrator Settings

    • The settings are protected by a password. • The settings are not available at user level and, as a result, are not access- ible to the user. 4.6.1 System settings, window 1     |   q7  [System settings], screen 1 001ABF26 Schaeffler BA 87  |  19...

  • Page 20: System Settings, Window 2

    4.6.2 System settings, window 2     |   q8  [System settings], window 2 001ABF46 e8  Setting options Field Setting option [Default Temperature Hold] Activate or deactivate to maintain the standard tempera- ture. 20  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 21: System Settings, Window 3

    Set unit for temperature measurement value: °C or °F. [Language] Set display language. • English • German • French • Italian • Dutch • Spanish 4.6.4 System settings, window 4     |   q10  [System settings], window 4 001ABF86 Schaeffler BA 87  |  21...

  • Page 22: System Settings, Window 5

    4.6.5 System settings, window 5     |   q11  [System settings], window 5 001ABFA6 e11  Setting options Field Setting option [System Date and Time] Set system date and system time. [Enable ΔT] Activate Delta T function, if required. 22  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 23: System Settings, Window 6

    ΔT being exceeded. [ΔT timeout] Time (min:s) within which a restart is possible after ΔT has been exceeded. [ΔT switch off temperature] Temperature difference between two measurement points on a workpiece at which heating is stopped. Schaeffler BA 87  |  23...

  • Page 24: Heating Methods

    • No temperature sensor required as the temperature is not monitored. • If 1 or more temperature sensors are connected, the workpiece tempera- ture is displayed but not monitored. 24  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 25: Temperature Mode Or Time Mode

        |   The menu for the individual heating methods includes the [Logging] selector switch, which can be used to activate or deactivate the log function. The settings for the log are requested prior to the heating process starting. Schaeffler BA 87  |  25...
  • Page 26 An input window opens for entering the log information. 3. Heating cannot start until all information has been entered. 4. Enter the operator name [Operator name] and the name of the workpiece [Workpiece data]. q14  Entering the log information 001AC5F4 26  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...
  • Page 27 8. Heating can start once all input fields have been completed. 9. Press [Start] to start the heating operation. › The heating process runs. » Once the heating process has finished, an overview of the heating data is displayed. Schaeffler BA 87  |  27...

  • Page 28: Accessing Log Files

        |   1. Press the [Heating logs] button to display stored logs. › An overview window opens. q18  Overview of logs 001AC946 2. Press the button corresponding to the log type that you wish to view. 28  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 29: Last Crash]

    [Heating logs] displays a list of saved heating logs. 1. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the overview. 2. To select a log, press the corresponding line. 3. Decide whether you wish to view or delete the selected log. Schaeffler BA 87  |  29...
  • Page 30 The log is stored as a PDF diagram and CSV file on the USB storage device. 4. Press [Back] to return to the previous menu. 4.8.4.2 [CLEAR]     |   1. Delete the selected log by pressing [CLEAR]. q21  Deleting the log file 001AC9A6 30  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 31: Alarms]

    [Alarms] 001AC9C6 1. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the overview. 2. To select an alarm, press the corresponding line. 3. Open the required alarm by pressing [VIEW]. › The selected alarm message is displayed. Schaeffler BA 87  |  31...
  • Page 32 4|Product description q23  Example of an alarm message 001AC9E6 4. Press [OK] to close the message. 5. Press [Back] to return to the previous menu. 32  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 33: Further Functions

    The temperature is held at a specific temperature with a switching hysteresis, which is set in the system settings. The temperature to which a workpiece can fall before the heater is automatically reactivated is set in the system settings. q25  [Temp. Hold] selector switch active 001AC006 Schaeffler BA 87  |  33...
  • Page 34 Once the target temperature has been reached during the heating process, the remaining temperature maintenance time is displayed on a timer. q27  Remaining temperature maintenance time 001AC066 3. Once the set time has elapsed, a message will appear on the display. 34  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 35: Delta T Function

    The Delta T function is used when heating bearings where a significant differ- ence in the temperatures of the inner and outer ring is not permitted. During heating, temperatures T1 and T2 are measured. The difference between these two temperatures is calculated on an ongoing basis. Schaeffler BA 87  |  35...
  • Page 36 3. If [ΔT automatic restart] is not activated, heating must be restarted manu- ally. › If T1 falls below the set [ΔT switch on temperature] within the time set for [ΔT timeout], heating is started automatically. q31  Delta T function paused 001AC534 36  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Heating Target

    The target (target temperature or target time) can be changed without interrupting the heating process. An example based on a heating device in temperature mode is used below. q33  Example of temperature mode 001AC574 Schaeffler BA 87  |  37...
  • Page 38 An input keyboard will appear. 3. Enter the new value. q35  Input keyboard 001AC5B4 4. Press [OK] to complete the entry. › The display will return to the heating menu. » The target value for the current heating operation has been changed. 38  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 39: Transport And Storage

    001A5294 5.2 Storage     |   Wherever possible, the device should be stored in the transport packaging that it was delivered in. e16  Storage conditions Designation Value Ambient temperature –5 °C to +55 °C Humidity 5 % to 95 %, non-condensing Schaeffler BA 87  |  39...

  • Page 40: Commissioning

    1. Plug the mains connection cable into the opening provided on the back of the device. q37  Connecting the mains connection cable 001A51A1 2. Insert the mains connection plug into a suitable socket. 3. Lay the connection cable in such a way as to prevent a trip hazard. 40  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Inductor

    ü The inductor must be mounted on the workpiece before the heating oper- ation begins. ü The inductor may only be mounted on a single workpiece. ▸ Fit the flexible inductor to the workpiece in accordance with the associated user manual. » The inductor is ready for operation. Schaeffler BA 87  |  41...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Temperature Sensor

    3. Connect the plug of temperature sensor T2 (green) to the designated con- nection T2. 4. Place temperature sensor T2 at the point where the temperature in the workpiece is expected to be at its lowest. » The temperature sensors are ready for operation. 42  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 43: Operation

    Switch on the heating device using the main switch. › The heating device will commence the startup operation. › The startup operation takes some time to complete, ~20 s. › A loading screen is displayed whilst the startup operation is in progress. q39  Loading screen 001A5244 Schaeffler BA 87  |  43...

  • Page 44: Selecting The Heating Method

    The maximum rate at which the temperature increases per unit of time can be entered so that the work- piece is heated along a specified curve. The temperature hold function is avail- able for use. 44  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 45: Heating The Workpiece

    2. Touch [Temperature] and set the target temperature for the heating oper- ation. 3. Activate the [Temp. Hold] selector switch and set the desired hold time if the temperature hold function is required. 4. Activate the [Logging] selector switch if logging of the heating operation is required. Schaeffler BA 87  |  45...
  • Page 46 » Once the workpiece has reached the target temperature, a loud beep will sound. 7. To cancel the beep, press [Stop]. The heating operation can be terminated at any time by pressing [Stop]. 46  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 47: Heating In Time Mode

    If a temperature sensor is attached, its temperature will be shown on the display. › If a second temperature sensor T2 is attached, its temperature will also be shown on the display. In time mode, the measured temperatures have no effect on the process. Schaeffler BA 87  |  47...
  • Page 48 The heating device will switch off automatically once the set time has elapsed. A loud beep will sound. 6. To cancel the beep, press [Stop]. The heating operation can be terminated at any time by pressing [Stop]. 48  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 49: Heating In Temperature Mode Or Time Mode

    The display shows the time remaining for the process. › The display shows the current workpiece temperature at temperature sensor T1. › If a second temperature sensor T2 is attached, its temperature will also be shown on the display. Schaeffler BA 87  |  49...
  • Page 50 The heating device will switch off automatically once the set time has elapsed or the target temperature has been reached. A loud beep will sound. 7. To cancel the beep, press [Stop]. The heating operation can be terminated at any time by pressing [Stop]. 50  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 51: Heating In Temperature Mode And Speed Mode

    The heating operation will commence. The red LED indicator lights up. › The display shows the current workpiece temperature at temperature sensor T1. › If a second temperature sensor T2 is attached, its temperature will also be shown on the display. Schaeffler BA 87  |  51...
  • Page 52 7|Operation q51  Display of the heating process in temperature mode and speed mode 001AD10D q52  Graphic representation 001B11AB q53  Expanded data overview 001AD00D 52  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...
  • Page 53 The dashed white line in the graphical representation shows the specified rate of increase. » Once the workpiece has reached the target temperature, a loud beep will sound. 8. To cancel the beep, press [Stop]. The heating operation can be terminated at any time by pressing [Stop]. Schaeffler BA 87  |  53...

  • Page 54: Removing The Inductor From The Workpiece

    1. Remove the temperature sensors from the heated workpiece. 2. Remove the flexible inductor from the heated workpiece. » The heated workpiece is available for further use. Mount or dismount the heated workpiece as quickly as possible, before the workpiece begins to cool. 54  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    2. Wait until the ambient temperature has risen above −10 °C (+14 °F). 3. If the temperature is within the limit value and the error still occurs, contact Schaeffler. [The environment temperature is The ambient temperature is above 1. Switch off the device using the main switch.
  • Page 56 1. Switch off the device using the main switch. tected. 2. Wait a few seconds and switch the device back [No coil is attached to the system] No inductor connected to the gener- 1. Connect the inductor to the generator. ator. 56  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    2. Check the temperature sensors regularly for external damage and con- tamination of the magnet head. 3. Check the ventilation openings and clean if contaminated. The cleaning fre- quency is determined by the degree of contamination in the surrounding area. Schaeffler BA 87  |  57...

  • Page 58: Repair

    10 Repair     |     1 0 Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer or by the manufacturer’s authorised specialist dealer. Contact your distributor if you feel that the device is not working properly. 58  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 59: Decommissioning

    ü Only disconnect the inductor plug from the generator when the generator is not in operation. 1. Press and hold the button on the top of the inductor plug. 2. Remove the inductor plug from the socket. » The inductor has been disconnected from the generator. Schaeffler BA 87  |  59...

  • Page 60: Disposal

    12|Disposal 12 Disposal     |     1 2 Disposal must be carried out in accordance with locally applicable regulations. 60  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 61: Technical Data

    Technical data|13 13 Technical data     |     1 3 e21  Technical data Designation MF-GENERATOR3.0-3.5KW-230V MF-GENERATOR3.0-3.5KW-230V-UK Forced air cooling Output power 3,5 kW 3,0 kW Frequency range (output) 10 kHz to 50 kHz 10 kHz to 50 kHz Voltage 230 V 230 V Amperage 16 A 13 A Mains frequency 50 Hz to 60 Hz...

  • Page 62: Declaration Of Conformity

    ■ EN 61000-6-2 (2005) + AC (2005) & EN 61000-6-2 (2019): Immunity ■ EN 61000-3-2 (2014): Emmision ■ EN 61000-3-3 (2013): Emmision ■ EN 60335-1 (2020): Safety of household and similar electrical appliances H. van Essen Place, Date: Managing Director Vaassen, 01-03-2024 Schaeffler Smart Maintenance Tools BV 62  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...
  • Page 63 ■ EN 55011 (2009) + A1 (2010) ■ EN 61000-3-2 (2014) ■ EN 61000-3-3 (2013) EMC Immunity ■ EN 61000-6-2 (2005) + AC (2005) ■ EN 61000-6-2 (2019) H. van Essen Place, Date: Managing Director Vaassen, 01-03-2024 Schaeffler Smart Maintenance Tools BV Schaeffler BA 87  |  63...

  • Page 64: Accessories

    MF-INDUCTOR-3.5KW-7.5M-D12-180C – 7,50 1,95 300217080-0000-10 MF-INDUCTOR-3.5KW-10M-D12-180C – 300217099-0000-10 Min. workpiece diameter Outside diameter Length Mass Generator power Max. operating period °C or °F Max. temperature 14.2 Temperature sensors     |   q55  Temperature sensors 001A5304 MF-GENERATOR.MPROBE-GREEN MF-GENERATOR.MPROBE-RED 64  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...

  • Page 65: Protective Gloves

        |   q57  Protective gloves, heat-resistant 001A8E47 Heat-resistant protective gloves effective up to +250 °C (+482 °F) are included in the scope of delivery. Heat-resistant protective gloves effective up to +300 °C (+572 °F) can be ordered as an accessory. Schaeffler BA 87  |  65...
  • Page 66 14|Accessories e26  Protective gloves, heat-resistant Ordering desig- Description Ordering number nation °C °F GLOVES-250C protective gloves, heat-resistant 300966903-0000-10 GLOVES-300C protective gloves, heat-resistant 300966911-0000-10 °C or °F Max. temperature 66  |  BA 87 Schaeffler...
  • Page 68 Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG All information has been carefully compiled and Georg-Schäfer-Straße 30 checked by us, but we cannot guarantee complete accuracy. We reserve the right to make corrections. 97421 Schweinfurt Therefore, please always check whether more Germany up-to-date or amended information is available.

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