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Operators pocket guide
perma STAR500
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  • Page 1 Operators pocket guide perma STAR500 The Expert in Lubrication Solutions © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 2 -10°C +14°F 1. Battery insert & assembly The perma STAR500 is set and controlled via a simple to navigate menu using a single SET button. The menu is intuitive and requires minimal manipulation after the initial setting. LC 60 120 250...
  • Page 3 LC spindle. Secure it by rotating the collar until it comes to its stop point. When correctly assembled the white triangle markings around the Drive will be visible as shown. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 4 2. Setting for the first time The LC SIZE and TIME settings must be assigned for each new Drive before first use. Insert a new battery set. Press the SET button for 5 The lubricator will perform seconds and the two lines a self-test and display above the ˝500˝...
  • Page 5 LC 60 120 250 24 Weeks (max). LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 6: Changing The Setting

    3. Changing the setting After initial programming the asigned settings can be changed at anytime from either the ON or OFF status. Press the SET button for 5 Wait for the TIME setting to seconds. The two lines line begin flashing. Push and indicating the 500 size will release the SET button to scroll begin flashing.
  • Page 7: Turning Off & On

    1 second to restart the +60°C 14 0 °F OFF. The off screen will be lubricator. The programmed -10°C +14°F displayed. setting will be shown. LC S60 LC 60 120 250 © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 8 5. Dispensing rate options 1-24 weeks Dispensing cm per day Setting, weeks 60cm 120cm 17.1 250cm 35.7 17.9 11.9 500cm 71.4 35.7 23.8 17.9 14.3 2* x 500cm 142.9 71.4 47.6 35.7 28.6 3* x 500cm 214.3 107.1 71.4 53.6 42.9 Setting, weeks 60cm...
  • Page 9 0.95 0.86 0.78 0.71 11.9 10.2 23.8 20.4 17.9 15.9 14.3 13.0 11.9 35.7 30.6 26.8 23.8 21.4 19.5 17.9 0.41 0.39 0.37 0.36 11.9 11.3 10.7 10.2...
  • Page 10 6. Lubricator status – Dwell What is on the display? The display shows the time setting and “w” Iindicating weeks). For the example shown the time setting is 4 weeks. What is the light sequence? GREEN Single flash every 7 seconds. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250...
  • Page 11 LC size. What is the light sequence? GREEN Single flash every 1 second. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The drive system is dispensing lubricant. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 12 6.2 Lubricator status – Purge What is on the display? “PU” stands for “purge” and indicates that the purge cycle has been activated and that lubricant is being dispensed. What is the light sequence? GREEN Single flash every 1 second. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening?
  • Page 13 1. Check that the LC size setting correctly matches the actual LC size. 2. Ensure that batteries are exchanged with every new LC. This is necessary to reset the lubricator for the next service cycle. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 14 6.4 Lubricator status – Overload What is on the display? “OL” stands for “overload” and indicates that resistance to lubricant delivery has been too high. What is the light sequence? Double flash every 7 seconds. LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The resistance to lubricant dispensing has been too high for the drive system to overcome and as a consequence “overload”...
  • Page 15 Overload is indicated by OL If a manual grease kit is in on the display screen and red place, close the valve so that flashing lights. the lubricator is not damaged during manual purging. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 16 Purge the lubrication point After approx. 1 minute open using a manual grease gun the ball valve. Reopening and confirm that grease too quickly can allow grease can be freely received. pressure within the line to damage the lubricator. Press the SET button for 1 A short run cycle will second to turn lubricator begin automatically.
  • Page 17 If the lubricator returns to successful the lubricator “overload” again contact will return to normal your supplier of perma operation, showing the lubricators to seek further time setting. technical support. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 18: Low Battery

    LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The battery which has been installed is either damaged or is depleted. A new battery set must be used. Contact your perma supplier if a new battery set is found to be defective.
  • Page 19 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 What is happening? The lubricator drive system has sustained damage and will not work. Contact your supplier of perma products for further advice. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 20: Inspection Guidelines

    7. Inspection guidelines The periodic inspection of lubricators is important to support the integrity of the overall lubrication program. The following points are important: > Inspection of lubricators should be carried out by a competent person who understands the various display and light sequence combinations. >...
  • Page 21 Refit lubricator cover. the position of the piston. Compare the position to the expected piston position. Check the condition of fittings and grease lines. Repair or raise work orders as required. © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 22 8. Service guidelines The service procedure for the perma STAR VARIO is summarised here. The service procedure for the perma STAR VARIO is summarised here. Important points to note include: Important points to note include: > ALWAYS exchange battery set;...
  • Page 23 Lubricator will start Record installation and automatically. Observe first next service dates on LC run cycle and afterwards and remount to lubrication confirm that the setting point. is correct © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 24 9. Inspection guidelines When LC is displayed the time setting and a count of the number of days that the cartridge has been empty can be obtained. To confirm the lubricator time setting press and hold the SET button, then release the SET button to confirm the number of days since empty.
  • Page 25 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 Alternating LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 LC 60 120 250 Setting 6 months Empty for 2 days © 2020 – HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd | www.perma.com.au...
  • Page 26: Installation Kits

    Remote mounting of the perma STAR500 is the recommended method of installation; direct mounting is not recommended. Heavy duty installation kits for the perma STAR500 are designed to protect the lubricators in harsh operating conditions including the effects of solid contaminants and water wash down.
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  • Page 28 HTL perma Australia Pty Ltd 150 Highbury Road BURWOOD VIC 3125 AUSTRALIA technical perma.com.au www.perma.com.au...

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