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- Page 1 Operating Instructions Curve sensor control unit LCG3 Date: 15.12.2024 Document no.: 951-180-200-EN Version: Read this manual before installing or commissioning the product and keep it at hand for later reference!
- Page 2 EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Directive 2014/35/EU, Annex IV The manufacturer hereby declares under its sole responsibility conformity of the product described below with all relevant harmonization legislation of the European Union at the time of placing on the market. Designation: Curve sensor control unit Type:...
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Page 3: Masthead
SKF (U.K.) Limited, 2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2RT, GBR. - North America - SKF Lubrication Business Unit Lincoln Industrial 5148 North Hanley Road, St. Louis, MO. 63134 USA - South America - SKF Argentina Pte. Roca 4145, CP 2001 Rosario, Santa Fe... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
7.3.1 Modifying settings ........... 27 Table of contents 7.3.2 Selecting the SubMode ........27 7.3.3 Setting the spray time ........... 27 Masthead..................... 3 7.3.4 Setting the pause time ........28 Table of contents ................4 7.3.5 Setting the spray period time ......28 Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout ....... -
Page 5: Safety Alerts, Visual Presentation, And Layout
• First-order bulleted lists: Items on a bulleted list start Safety alerts, visual with a solid black dot and an indent. – Second-order bulleted lists: If there is a further presentation, and layout listing of subitems, the second-order bulleted list is used. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
1 Safety instructions 1.3 General behaviour when handling 1.1 General safety instructions the product • Putting the products into operation or operating them without having read the instructions is prohibited. The • Familiarize yourself with the functions and operation of operator must ensure that the instructions are read and the product. -
Page 7: Painting Plastic Components And Seals
• Use of plastic parts in areas with high exposure to 1.10 Assembly, maintenance, fault, ozone, UV light, or ionizing radiation. repair • Use to supply, convey, or store hazardous substances and mixtures as defined in the CLP Regulation (EC Prior to the start of this work, all relevant persons must be 1272/2008) or GHS with acute oral, dermal, or notified of it. -
Page 8: Overview
2 Overview 2.1 Application The LCG3 curve sensor control unit is used for wheel flange lubrication in rail vehicles with a compressed air supply (SKF lubrication systems EasyRail Compact, EasyRail Low Pressure, EasyRail High Pressure). 2.1.1 SKF EasyRail Compact The oil+air technology is the most widespread solution on the market. -
Page 9: Operating Mode
2.2 Operating mode The curve sensor control unit can control the lubrication of the wheels on each side of the rail vehicle using three operating modes. 2.2.1 Operating mode A The wheels on both sides of the rail vehicle are lubricated at the same time. -
Page 10: Operating Mode C
2.2.3 Operating mode C According to the driving direction the wheels of the leading axle will be lubricated. Fig. 3 Operating mode C... -
Page 11: Designs
2.3 Designs The LCG3 is available in two operating voltage designs. The exterior difference between these two designs is to be found in the housing structure and its dimensions. There are versions with a built-in display or with a portable display. The functions of the units are identical. Table 1 LCG3 - Type identification mode LGC3 - X 0 0 - X 0 0... -
Page 12: Function
3 Function 3.1 Operating modes NOTE With time-dependent control, the wheels on both sides of the rail vehicle are lubricated evenly, NOTE regardless of whether the rail vehicle is traveling in a In the following, we describe EasyRail mode B, which straight line or on a curve. - Page 13 When traveling on straight sections of track, control of • If the spray period time is elapsing, it is interrupted. The curve-dependent spraying cycles are triggered. lubrication is time-dependent (→ section 3.1.2) and when traveling around curves, it is curve-dependent (→...
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Page 14: Technical Data
4 Technical data Table 2 General technical data for LCG3 24 V DC version with 24 V DC version 110 V DC version display without display without display Housing Material Aluminum Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg 2 kg Fixing screws DIN EN ISO-M6-8.8 (4×) Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 IP65... - Page 15 Table 4 Electrical characteristics for LCG3 24 V DC version with 24 V DC version 110 V DC version display without display without display Power supply L+/M Nominal voltage UN DC 24 V DC 72 V … DC 110 V Minimum voltage 0.7 ×...
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Page 16: Curve Sensor Dimensions
4.1 Curve sensor dimensions Fig. 5 Dimensions of curve sensor, 24 V DC version with display... - Page 17 Fig. 6 Dimensions of curve sensor, 24 V DC version without display...
- Page 18 Fig. 7 Dimensions of curve sensor, 110 V DC version without display...
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Page 19: Delivery, Returns, Storage
5 Delivery, returns, storage 5.1 Delivery After receipt of the shipment, it must be inspected for any shipping damage and for completeness according to the shipping documents. Immediately inform the transport carrier of any shipping damage. The packaging material must be preserved until any discrepancies are resolved. 5.2 Return shipment Before return shipment, all contaminated parts must be cleaned. -
Page 20: Assembly
6 Assembly Fig. 9 6.1 General Only qualified technical personnel may install, operate, maintain and repair the curve sensor control units of the LCG3 series. Qualified technical personnel are persons who have been trained, assigned, and instructed by the owner-operator of the final product into which the product described here is incorporated. -
Page 21: Installing The Curve Sensor Control Units Of The Lcg3 Series
3. Pass fixing screws through the fixing holes in the 6.3 Installing the curve sensor control control unit’s housing and mounting location. If units of the LCG3 series necessary, gently tighten the washers and self-locking nuts The curve sensor control unit must be mounted by the 4. -
Page 22: Electrical Connection
CAUTION 6.4 Electrical connection Electric shock The available mains voltage (supply voltage) < must be in accordance with the WARNING specifications on the type plate of the curve Electric shock sensor control unit. The LCG3 control units Work on electrical components may be contain a device protection. -
Page 23: Control Unit 24 V Dc With Built-In Display
6.4.1 Control unit 24 V DC with built-in display Fig. 10 Electrical connection – 24 V DC with built-in display Table 5 Electrical connection – 24 V DC with built-in display Designation Description Function Electromagnetic valve P Pressurization of the reservoir*) Electromagnetic valve 1 Y1 is the valve for the nozzle on the left wheel in the direction of travel... -
Page 24: Dc Control Unit With Usb Port For A Portable Display
6.4.2 24 V DC control unit with USB port for a portable display Fig. 11 Electrical connection – 24 V DC with portable display (USB port) Table 6 Electrical connection – 24 V DC with portable display Designation Description Function Electromagnetic valve P Pressurization of the reservoir*) Electromagnetic valve 1... -
Page 25: 110 V Dc Control Unit With Usb Port For A Portable Display
6.4.3 110 V DC control unit with USB port for a portable display Fig. 12 Electrical connection – 110 V DC with portable display (USB port) Table 7 Electrical connection – 110 V DC with portable display Designation Description Function Electromagnetic valve P Pressurization of the reservoir*) Electromagnetic valve 1... -
Page 26: First Start-Up
7 First start-up You can also do a test drive with the factory settings so 7.1 Commissioning you can check the settings, especially those of the curve sensor. The correct setting depends on the route profile When commissioning, first fill the lubricant reservoir and and the question of how fast the vehicle moves through the lubricant lines. -
Page 27: Setting Parameters
7.3.2 Selecting the SubMode 7.3 Setting parameters 1. Select the operating mode and confirm your selection 7.3.1 Modifying settings by pressing the “checkmark” icon. The set value will then be displayed again. To modify the parameters, proceed as follows: 2. Confirm it by pressing the “checkmark” icon. The next 1. -
Page 28: Setting The Pause Time
• Factory setting: 5 min 7.3.4 Setting the pause time • Setting range: min. 1 s, max. 15 min 1. Enter the pause time (tp) and confirm each digit by pressing the “checkmark” icon. The set value will then Fig. 17 be displayed again. -
Page 29: Overview Of The Parameters
Fig. 18 7.4 Changing the control unit password NOTE The master password supplied with the curve sensor control unit cannot be changed. Only the specific control unit password can be changed. The control unit password that was set at the factory and the master password can be found in section 4. -
Page 30: Undo/Redo
Fig. 20 7.5 Undo/redo Undo reverses the last changes. Redo restores the last changes. If no settings have been changed since the curve sensor was delivered, undo/redo are not possible. NOTE Undo/redo will also change the device password. Make sure you know both the previous and current device password. -
Page 31: Factory Settings
Fig. 21 7.6 Factory settings This restores the factory settings, meaning the settings that applied when the curve sensor was delivered. NOTE These Resetting to the factory settings also means resetting the device password. Make sure that you know either device password set at the factory or the master password. -
Page 32: Operation
8 Operation 8.1.1 Screensaver 8.1.2 Displaying device information The Info menu item shows general information about the NOTE curve sensor and its hardware and software. The screensaver is activated after 2 minutes without To display this, proceed as follows: any user action on the control unit. 1. -
Page 33: Displaying Operating Data
8.2 Displaying operating data 8.3 Displaying information The Log menu item displays counters for various totals Operating information can be displayed during the spray since commissioning or since the last reset to zero. process. The following data is displayed: NOTE •... -
Page 34: Displaying Device Temperature
8.3.1 Displaying device temperature 8.4 Additional lubrication 1. Press the “Log” icon, and then on the next screen, press The operator can use the curve sensor control unit to the “thermometer” icon. trigger additional lubrication. There are two ways of doing The current curve sensor temperature is displayed. -
Page 35: Triggering Additional Lubrication Using A Pushbutton
8.4.2 Triggering additional lubrication using a pushbutton 1. Press the pushbutton once for less than 3 seconds to trigger two spraying cycles, one on the wheel on the left side and one on the right side 2. Press for longer than 3 seconds to trigger continuous spraying cycles on the wheels on the left side and then on the right side. -
Page 36: Maintenance
9 Maintenance CAUTION Electric shock Performing work on products that have not been de-energized may result in serious injury or death. Assembly, maintenance, and repair work may only be performed by qualified technical personnel on products that have been de- energized. -
Page 37: Faults, Causes, And Remedies
10 Faults, causes, and remedies 10.1 Displaying warnings NOTE The curve sensor control unit saves the last 100 Warnings can be displayed during the spray process. errors. After that, the oldest data record will be overwritten by the newest data record. NOTE The curve sensor control unit saves the last 200 1. - Page 38 NOTICE CAUTION Electrostatic charge and discharge Electric shock The curve sensor control units contain Performing work on products that have not electronic components that can be been de-energized may result in serious destroyed by accidental electrostatic charge injury or death. or discharge (ESD).
- Page 39 Table 9 Fault table Fault Possible cause Remedy • Spray enable signal is not activated • Check whether the spray enable at input FG signal on input FG is functioning properly...
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Page 40: Shutdown, Disposal
11 Shutdown, disposal 11.1 Temporary shutdown Temporary shutdowns should be done by a course of action to be defined by the operator. 11.2 Permanent shutdown, disassembly Permanent shutdown and disassembly of the product must be planned properly by the operator and conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. - Page 44 ® SKF and Lincoln are registered trademarks of the SKF Group. ™ eLube is a trademark of the SKF Group. © SKF Group 2025 Reprint or reproduction of the contents of this information - even in part - is permitted only with SKF's prior written consent.
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