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Hydac FCU 1310 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 FluidControl Unit FCU 1310 Operating instructions 3371346h / 2025-03...
  • Page 2 © 2025 HYDAC Filter Systems GmbH. All rights reserved. ® All product names used may be trademarks or registered trademarks of HYDAC or the particular owner. This manual was prepared to the best of our knowledge. Nevertheless, and despite the greatest care, it cannot be ruled out that mistakes could have crept in.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents General ........................... Target group of the manual ................Illustrations in the manual................... 1.2.1 Depiction of warning signs..............1.2.2 Representation of requirements ............1.2.3 Representation of procedural instructions ..........1.2.4 Representation of intermediate results/results ........1.2.5 Supplementary symbols ...............

  • Page 4: Fig. 15 Selecting The Measuring Point

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Installing, Connecting, Setting Up and Putting into Operation ........Connecting / Disconnecting Supply Voltage............Attaching / Removing the Return Hose .............. Selecting the measuring point ................Factory settings ....................... Operation ........................Overview of User Interface / Controls..............7.1.1 Reading the Display and Operating the Keypad ........
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Extracting the internal measured value memory ..........7.8.1 Extracting measurement reports via DATA interface ......7.8.1.1 Pins used on the DATA interface ........7.8.1.2 Connecting the FCU with CSI-B-2........7.8.1.3 Connecting the FCU with HMG .......... 7.8.2 Extracting / copying measurement reports via USB interface ....

  • Page 6: General

    1. GENERAL General 63050395498315403 Before you use this product for the first time, read this manual at least up to the chapter "Operation". If you would like to carry out maintenance or troubleshooting, you can find the procedure in the respective chapters. The use and the handling of the product as well as its use are not self-explanatory and are described in detail in this manual.
  • Page 7 1. GENERAL Warnings visually highlighted in boxes Warnings visually highlighted in boxes provide the following information in connection with a hazard: DANGER High electrical voltages Life-threatening injury or death! Disconnect the system from the power supply and secure it against being switched back on again. Warning level Type and source of the hazard How high is the risk...

  • Page 8: Representation Of Requirements

    1. GENERAL Warning level What this means for you Warns of dangers for people with a high risk potential. DANGER Failure to observe this warning is highly likely to result in serious injury or even death. Warns of dangers for people with a medium risk potential. WARNING Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury or even death.

  • Page 9: Representation Of Intermediate Results/Results

    For the warranty provided by us, please refer to our terms of delivery. They are made available to you at the conclusion of the contract at the latest. They can also be found at www.hydac.com -> General Terms and Conditions. Notes on copyright 54043195578747019 All copyrights for this manual lies with the manufacturer.

  • Page 10: Safety Information

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION Safety information 5547601547 This section gives you important information on the safe handling and use of your product. Proper use 5548025099 The FluidControl Unit is a portable service instrument for taking short-term meas- urements of the solid particle contamination, the temperature and the water saturation in hydraulic systems.

  • Page 11: The Operator's Obligations

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION The operator’s obligations 5547632523 As the owner, you have the following obligations in relation to the use of our product: Instruction and training ● Provision of these instructions The owner must ensure that all employees who are assigned work on the product have read and understood these instructions.

  • Page 12: General Safety Instructions

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION Activity Qualification Troubleshooting Repair Shutdown Disassembly Disposal Handling, operation, oper- ● Operating personnel ation monitoring Requirements for specialist personnel: ● Specialist training, knowledge and experience in the mentioned area ● Knowledge of the relevant provisions. ● Knowledge about how to handle operating media. ●...

  • Page 13: Safety Symbols / Pictograms

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION NOTICE Impermissible operating conditions The FCU will be damaged Operate the FCU within the permissible operating conditions. Life cycle – transportation / storage The following hazards can arise during the transport / storage life cycles: CAUTION Hot fluid at the connection OUTLET Danger of burns Let the FCU and the hoses cool down.

  • Page 14: Warning Signs Used

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION signs / pictograms and act with particular caution in such cases. Always keep all safety signs / pictograms complete and legible. Warning signs used These marks can be found for all safety and warning instructions in this manual which indicate particular dangers to persons, property or the environment.

  • Page 15: Safety Devices

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION Others symbols used These marks can be found for all safety and warning instructions in this manual which indicate a particular danger to persons, property or the environment. Danger due to operating pressure Safety devices 5547715211 Your product is equipped with the following safety devices and safety functions: Product-internal safety devices ●...

  • Page 16: Observing Regulatory Information

    2. SAFETY INFORMATION Observing regulatory information 9007199302626571 Observe the following regulatory information and directives: ● Legal and local regulations for accident prevention ● Legal and local regulations for environmental protection and environmental require- ments ● Country-specific regulations, organisation-specific regulations ● Occupational safety rules 2.10 Stoppage in an emergency (EMERGENCY STOP) 27021597827479947...

  • Page 17: Product And Technical Specifications

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Product and technical specifications 18014398592987531 The FluidControl Unit FCU is a portable service device used to carry out short-term measurements of solid particle contamination, the temperature and water saturation in hydraulic systems. Knowing the size and quantity of the contamination allows you to monitor and document quality standards and to meet the required optimisation measures.

  • Page 18: Counting Dirt Particles Visually (Light Blockade Procedure)

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Counting dirt particles visually (light blockade procedure) 9007199340745483 The following sketch shows a simplified version of the measurement principle for the light blocking process. The light source sends monochromatic light through the oil flow to the photodetector, which generates a particular electrical signal.

  • Page 19: Checking The Scope Of Supply

    Here you will find the scope of supply for the product. ● Check the packaging and the product for damage. Report any damage in transit to the forwarding agent or the HYDAC department in charge. ● Check the scope of supply for completeness.

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Data 9007199340785163 The following technical data applies to the FCU. Contamination sensor Self-diagnosis Continuously with error indication via status LED and display Display LED, 6 / 4 / 4 figures, each with 17 segments Measurement variables ●...

  • Page 21: Tab. 4 Contamination Sensor

    IP 67 (closed) Protection class III (safety extra-low voltage) Interfaces ● Connector, 5 pin M12x1 male, 1 wire interface HSI ● USB A For USB stick ● Bluetooth 4.2, Class 3 (HYDAC Sensor Interface HSI only) Tab. 5: Electrical data 21 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 22: Periodic Intermittent Operation - Operating Mode S3

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General data Emission sound pressure level < 70 dB(A) ® Sealing material FPM (FKM, Viton Permitted operating fluid temper- 0 … 70 °C / 32 … 158 °F, however T (Fluid) < ature range (Fluid) -10 °C flash point Permissible ambient temperature 0 … 45 °C / 32°...

  • Page 23: Decoding The Name Plate

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Decoding the name plate 9007199340779403 Details for identification of the FluidControl Unit can be found on the type label. The type label displays the product ID and important technical data. Type label for FCU Model code; for details, see ▶Sec. 3.5.1 "Model code" Model Model code;...

  • Page 24: Model Code

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3.5.1 Model code 86223499 The FCU is defined by the following type code: FCU 1 3 1 0 – 4 – U – AS – 1 Product FCU = FluidControl Unit Series 1000 series, 4 particle size ducts Contamination code ISO4406;...

  • Page 25: Dimensions

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 9007199340787083 The FCU has the following dimensions. Fig. 6: DIMENSIONS All dimensions in mm. 25 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 26: Hydraulic Diagram

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hydraulic diagram 9007199340909451 The FCU has the following hydraulic diagram. Fig. 7: Hydraulic diagram INLET Strainer, 400 µm gear pump Electric motor Pressure relief valve Contamination sensor Counterbalance valve AquaSensor OUTLET 26 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 27: Function

    3. PRODUCT AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Function 9007199340781323 A continuous oil flow is established from the measuring point (either a pressure port or a tank or sampling bottle) by the INLET connection of an electrically controlled gear pump (16). The suction strainer (17) protects the pump from coarse dirt. The oil flows through an optical contamination sensor (6).

  • Page 28: Transport / Storage

    4. TRANSPORT / STORAGE Transport / Storage 9007199340670475 Observe the following chapters on transport and storage. CAUTION Hot fluid at the connection OUTLET Danger of burns Let the FCU and the hoses cool down. Opening / Closing Case 9007199340849931 Open the case by releasing the two Close the case with the two latches.
  • Page 29 4. TRANSPORT / STORAGE 3. Remove the USB flash drive if one is inserted. 4. Close the USB port with the corresponding cover. 5. Remove the hose from the INLET connection by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Loosen the quick-release coupling of the return hose by lifting the outer ring.

  • Page 30: Transporting The Fcu

    4. TRANSPORT / STORAGE After emptying, plug the two ends of the hose together. This ensures that no further fluid escapes from the hose during transport. 8. Unlock the catch (1) and then pull the female connector out of the plug connector (2). 9.

  • Page 31: Storing The Fcu

    4. TRANSPORT / STORAGE Storing the FCU 9007199340674571 Empty and flush the FCU completely before storage, for details see ▶Sec. 8.4 "Flushing the FCU". Details on the permissible storage condi- tions can be found in chapter ▶Sec. 3.4 "Technical Data". Store the FCU closed in a clean and dry place.

  • Page 32: Installing, Connecting, Setting Up And Putting Into Operation

    Connect the other end to the voltage source. 2. If the FCU is supplied with voltage, the display shows HYDAC FCU 1### in running text. The firmware version is then displayed for two seconds. The internal sensors are checked after this.

  • Page 33: Attaching / Removing The Return Hose

    5. INSTALLING, CONNECTING, SETTING UP AND PUTTING INTO OPERATION Attaching / Removing the Return Hose 9007199343230475 Attach the quick-release coupling of the return hose to the nipple. Make sure that you can feel the coupling engage on the nipple. Check that the quick-release coupling is firmly seated.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Measuring Point

    5. INSTALLING, CONNECTING, SETTING UP AND PUTTING INTO OPERATION Selecting the measuring point 9007199343234827 Select the measuring point so that the measuring volume comes from a turbulent, well- flowing environment. For example: at a pipe bend (A). This ensures that a represent- ative sample is analysed.

  • Page 35: Factory Settings

    6. FACTORY SETTINGS Factory settings 9007199345329675 Under menu item DFAULT, reset the FCU to its factory settings. This will load the following factory settings: Value For details, see . ▶Sec. 7.2.2 "ADDRESS – Setting Bus Address" ▶Sec. 7.2.4 "M.TIME – Setting Meas- uring Time"...

  • Page 36: Operation

    7. OPERATION Operation 27021597850852619 Procedures, notes and tips for optimum, fault-free operation can be found in this chapter. Overview of User Interface / Controls 9007199341368715 You will find the following controls on the user interface: Fig. 16: User interface / controls Display of ISO, SAE/NAS, FLOW, DRIVE with keyboard Display of water saturation Display of fluid temperature...

  • Page 37: Reading The Display And Operating The Keypad

    7. OPERATION 7.1.1 Reading the Display and Operating the Keypad 9007199343721227 The FCU has three displays and additional LEDS to display the cleanliness classes, water saturation and temperature. Fig. 17: Display shows Status LED Status display green / red In the event of a fault, the LED turns red and flashes as code.

  • Page 38: Scrolling Through Displays

    7. OPERATION 7.1.2 Scrolling through Displays 9007199344323467 Depending on the selected calibration type (settings under CALIB, for details, see ▶Sec. 7.2.5 "CALIB – Selecting Calibration Type"), you can scroll through the following display indicators in the Power Up using the arrow keys. Displays in ISO.SAE Display Description...

  • Page 39: Tab. 10 Displays In Iso.nas

    7. OPERATION Displays in ISO.NAS Display Description 3-digit ISO code NAS 2-5 µm channel NAS 5-15 µm channel NAS 15-25 µm channel NAS > 25 µm channel NAS Max. LED flow in % Flow rate status Tab. 10: Displays in ISO.NAS 39 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 40: Displaying Measured Variables

    7. OPERATION 7.1.3 Displaying Measured Variables 9007199344723979 The measured variables provide information about the degree of cleanliness, water saturation and temperature of the hydraulic system under investigation. The measured variables ISO, SAE and NAS are calibrated and provide a measured value with an accuracy of ± ½ ISO code within the calibrated range.

  • Page 41: Freezing The Display - Freeze

    7. OPERATION 7.1.5 Freezing the Display – FREEZE 9007199346932363 The FREEZE function allows you to call up the last 20 display values shown on the display. The active display is frozen in the set MTIME cycle. The function is based on a volatile memory and means that the values can only be called up as long as the sensor is supplied with voltage and the sensor is in the display FREEZE.

  • Page 42: Configuring / Setting The Fcu - Powerup Menu

    7. OPERATION The system automatically returns to the current display after 10 values have been entered for M.TIME, or before this manually be pressing both keys. Configuring / Setting the FCU – PowerUp Menu 9007199345010315 In the PowerUp menu, you can set the basic settings to operate the FCU. Selection What to do Start the PowerUp menu...

  • Page 43: Dat.tim - Setting Date/Time

    7. OPERATION 7.2.1 DAT.TIM – Setting Date/Time 9007199345048971 Under DAT.TIM, set/change the system date/system time. If the date has not yet been updated or the backup battery is discharged, the system date is set to 00.01.01 and the time is set to 0000. The date format is: YY.MM.DD => year / month / day.

  • Page 44: M.time - Setting Measuring Time

    7. OPERATION o.k. Confirm changes Cancel and back Fig. 20: Deleting measurement log – DEL.MEM 7.2.4 M.TIME – Setting Measuring Time 9007199345170955 Set the measuring time under M.TIME. Select the measuring time in the range of 10 … 300 seconds. Set the measuring time using the following buttons: Factory setting, see ▶Sec. 6 "Factory settings".

  • Page 45: Dfault - Resetting To Factory Settings

    7. OPERATION 7.2.6 DFAULT – Resetting to Factory Settings 9007199345274891 The FCU can be reset to the factory settings under DFAULT. Factory settings, see ▶Sec. 6 "Factory settings". - / + Change setting ◄ / ► Change cursor position o.k. Confirm changes Cancel and back Fig. 23: DFAULT –...

  • Page 46: Operating / Setting Measuring Menu

    7. OPERATION Operating / Setting Measuring Menu 9007199345354507 During operation, the following settings are available in the measuring menu. Selection What to do Starting the measurement Press the o.k. key. menu Leaving the measurement Scroll to CANCEL and confirm using the o.k. key or menu without saving wait for 30°seconds without confirming via a key.
  • Page 47 7. OPERATION MPNT – Measurement point Under MPNT, there are 20 freely-definable measurement points available. Upon delivery, the measurement points are defined as MPNT 00…MPNT 19. This meas- urement point designation can be adapted freely (≤ 6 characters), as described under point ED.MPNT. - / + Change setting ◄ / ►...

  • Page 48: Memory - Display Free Measurement Log Memory

    7. OPERATION 7.3.2 MEMORY – Display free measurement log memory 9007199345366283 Under MEMORY, check the current free internal measurement log memory in %. No measurement logs will be saved if no more free memory is available. No free measurement log memory leads to data loss. Check the measurement log data memory regularly (depending on the frequency of use) for free memory space.

  • Page 49: Tp.unit - Set Unit Of Temperature

    7. OPERATION 7.3.4 TP.UNIT – Set unit of temperature 9007199345380235 Use TP.UNIT to set the unit of the fluid temperature display. You can choose between degrees Celsius °C or degrees Fahrenheit °F. - / + Change setting ◄ / ► Change cursor position o.k. Confirm changes Cancel and back Fig. 32: TPUNIT –...

  • Page 50: Select Operating Modes / Measuring Methods According To The Current Pressure

    7. OPERATION Select operating modes / measuring methods according to the current pressure 18014398596113547 After you have selected the measurement point according to the criteria, for details, see ▶Sec. 5.3 "Selecting the measuring point", determine the current operating pressure at the measurement point. Select the appropriate measuring method based on the operating fluid to be measured and the prevailing operating pressure: Pressure at the meas-...

  • Page 51: Measuring Up To Max. 45 Bar / 650 Psi With Hydraulic Fluids

    7. OPERATION Fig. 36: Operating modes – Measurement from non-pressure containers ü According to all steps, the FCU is set up, see ▶Sec. 5 "Installing, Connecting, Setting Up and Putting into Operation". 1. Connect the suction hose (colour: transparent) to the INLET of the FCU. Place the other end of the suction hose (colour: transparent) into a non-pressure container.
  • Page 52 7. OPERATION Fig. 37: Operating mode – measurement ≤ 45 bar Make sure that the following sequence is followed: ü You have performed all of the steps listed in chapter ▶Sec. 5 "Installing, Connecting, Setting Up and Putting into Operation". 1. Check the pressure at the measuring point. The existing pressure must be in the range of 1 … 45 bar / 14 … 650 psi.

  • Page 53: Measure Hydraulic Fluids In The 45

    7. OPERATION 7.4.3 Measure hydraulic fluids in the 45 … 345 bar / 650 … 5000 psi range 18014398598292363 To measure permissible hydraulic fluids in the 45 … 345 bar / 650 … 5000 psi range, proceed as follows: WARNING Hydraulic systems are under pressure Danger of bodily injury The hydraulic system must be depressurised before performing any work on it. NOTICE Operating pressures above 45 bar / 650 PSI Over pressure is guided to the OUTLET connector...

  • Page 54: Performing Measurements

    7. OPERATION 2. Screw the high-pressure adapter onto the INLET connector of the FCU. 3. Connect the entrance hose (colour: black) to the INLET connector of the FCU (1). Screw the measurement coupling clockwise (2) onto the connector and tighten by hand. 4.

  • Page 55: Restarting/Resetting

    Connect the other end to the voltage source. 2. If the FCU is supplied with voltage, the display shows HYDAC FCU 1### in running text. The firmware version is then displayed for two seconds. The internal sensors are checked after this.

  • Page 56: Using The Batterypack (Accessory)

    7. OPERATION Using the BatteryPack (accessory) 9007199342826507 With the BatteryPack, which is available as an accessory, you can make the FCU inde- pendent of the electrical supply network. The technical details for the BatteryPack can be found in the corresponding instructions. The locking pin (2) securely holds the BatteryPack (1) in the mounting rails (3) during transportation.

  • Page 57: Removing / Inserting The Batterypack

    7. OPERATION 7.7.1 Removing / inserting the BatteryPack 9007199342869003 To insert the BatteryPack into its holder, proceed as follows: ü The case is opened. 1. Remove the plug connector (A) from the female connector on the BatteryPack. 2. Insert the BatteryPack into the mounting rails from above. 3.

  • Page 58: Removing Batterypack

    7. OPERATION Removing BatteryPack To switch off, proceed as follows: ü The operation has ended or an alternative supply voltage has been applied. 1. Remove the connector from the port. 2. Pull out the locking pin to release the BatteryPack (1). Slide the BatteryPack upward (2).

  • Page 59: Extracting The Internal Measured Value Memory

    HSI protocol. 7.8.1.1 Pins used on the DATA interface 9007199342664715 The HSI interface is designed as a 5 pin connection plug. Assignment Not connected Not connected Not connected HSI HYDAC Sensor Interface Shield Tab. 14: Interface assignment DATA 59 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 60: Connecting The Fcu With Csi

    7. OPERATION 7.8.1.2 Connecting the FCU with CSI-B-2 9007199342657291 The FCU can be connected to a PC using the CSI-B-2 kit. Fig. 44: Connecting the FCU <-> CSI-B-2 7.8.1.3 Connecting the FCU with HMG 9007199342659211 The following portable data recorders HMG can be used to give a readout of the FCU via the DATA interface: ●...
  • Page 61 PC with an operating system. HYDAC does not accept any liability for the functionality and compatibility of the USB stick with your system. This shall not give rise to support or compensation.
  • Page 62 7. OPERATION 5. If the FCU recognises logs on the USB stick, the following message appears on the display. Example: the FCU has recognised log number 4 on the USB stick. This function is particularly useful to compare (synchronise) the copied data with the data on the internal memory of the FCU.

  • Page 63: 7.8.2.1 Error When Copying The Measurement Logs

    To do this, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port again. The download starts automatically. ->a. The error is repeated -> go to step 10. ->b. The error is not repeated -> go to step 11. Contact the HYDAC Service department. The download has been successfully completed. 63 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...

  • Page 64: Transferring Measurement Logs Via Bluetooth Interface

    7. OPERATION 7.8.3 Transferring measurement logs via Bluetooth interface 9007199342232075 The Bluetooth interface of the FCU is based on Bluetooth Version 1.2, Class 3. Bluetooth Version 1.2 This version is less sensitive to static disturbances (e.g. WLAN), the maximum data transfer rate is 732.2 kBit/s Class 3 The maximum power of 1 mW or 0 dBm is sufficient...

  • Page 65: Evaluating Measurement Reports

    7. OPERATION Evaluating measurement reports 18014398597015051 The measurement logs saved on the FCU and USB stick can be found and evaluated as described below. 7.9.1 Measurement report directories according to measurement point 9007199342277771 If measurement reports are stored under a measurement point MPNT, the meas- urement reports are automatically assigned to the directory for this measurement point.

  • Page 66: Opening The Measurement Report

    7. OPERATION 7.9.3 Opening the measurement report 9007199342281611 The measurement reports have a file extension e.g. .026. This extension may not be recognised by your PC. Set up your PC so that this file extension is opened with MS Excel in the future.

  • Page 67: The Measurements Are Shown As Dates

    7. OPERATION 7.9.4 The measurements are shown as dates 27021597852025355 After the file is opened in Excel, all decimal numbers will be displayed as dates. Proceed as follows to correct the display: ü The MS Excel program is open on your device. 1.

  • Page 68: Reading, Evaluating Measurement Reports / Values With Flumos

    7.10 Reading, evaluating measurement reports / values with FluMoS 72057594125314699 The FluidMonitoring Software FluMoS is used to read and analyse measurement reports / measured values from HYDAC sensors / interfaces or devices. FluMoS light is available for download on the website www.hydac.com.
  • Page 69 HYDAC sensors into your own user environment / software. To this end, you will have access to all the HYDAC program libraries, a detailed description and help, as well as example programs in various programming languages.

  • Page 70: Performing Maintenance

    8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Performing maintenance 9007199341389963 For a long, trouble-free service life of the product, regular maintenance activities are required. The prescribed installation, maintenance and inspection work must be carried out every six months, but no later than when a fault indication / malfunction makes it necessary. WARNING The hydraulic system is under operating pressure Danger of bodily injury...

  • Page 71: Cleaning The Suction Strainer

    8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Cleaning the suction strainer 9007199341460107 The strainer is located under the measurement point screw connection on the INLET connector and protects the pump from macro fouling. Regularly clean the strainer. If the FCU is blocked or if there is no flow through the FCU, clean the strainer thoroughly.

  • Page 72: Flushing The Fcu

    8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE 5. Clean the strainer by blowing it out with compressed air. 6. Prior to installation, check the gasket ring of the screw connection for damage. Replace if necessary. 7. Wet the gasket ring (C) with fluid before screwing in. 8.
  • Page 73 8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Rinse the FCU immediately after measuring unfiltered oil or oil with a viscosity of > 200 mm²/s or if the measured values appear unusually high / low. Rinse the FCU as described below: 1. Pour≈ 0.5 litres of filtered oil into a clean container. 2.

  • Page 74: Calibrating The Fcu

    Calibrate the FCU in accordance with ISO 9000 for device measurements. We recommend a re-calibration of the FCU after 3°years at the latest. To calibrate, contact the HYDAC Service. You can find locations near you on our homepage at www.hydac.com. High-pressure adapter maintenance...

  • Page 75: Cleaning / Replacing The Flow Control Valve

    8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE NOTICE High-pressure adapter - operation without strainer The flow control valve in the high-pressure adapter will be damaged / destroyed Never use the high-pressure adapter without a strainer The suction strainer in the high-pressure adapter must be cleaned regularly 1.
  • Page 76 8. PERFORMING MAINTENANCE 6. Tightly screw the strainer (B) clockwise into the screw connection (D) using a screwdriver or the special tool. 7. Then, check the gasket ring of the measurement coupling (A) for damage and replace if necessary. 8. Screw in the measurement coupling (A) clockwise and tighten with 25°Nm. O Cleaning / replacing the flow control valve is complete.

  • Page 77: Finding / Eliminating Faults

    Sensor / device in error status. ▶Sec. 7.6 "Restarting/resetting" Severe error Sensor / device is defective. Contact the HYDAC Service department. Tab. 16: Error codes in the measurement log The following faults are shown on the display and via the flashing code of the status LED.
  • Page 78 9. FINDING / ELIMINATING FAULTS Fault / error Status / Solution possible causes Status LED Display Error code LED: red The FCU is below its You can carry out further measuring range measurements. Status LED: < ISO 9/8/7. It is currently not possible Display: to determine the oil clean- liness / flow rate.
  • Page 79 The installed sensors are Carry out a restart. See not found. ▶Sec. 7.6 "Restarting/ Status LED: resetting" If the error recurs, contact the HYDAC Service department. Display: Error code: 3 LED: red The contamination sensor Carry out a restart. See causes a medium error.
  • Page 80 Status LED: range. Display: Error code: 2 LED: red No AquaSensor is Carry out a restart. See connected. ▶Sec. 7.6 "Restarting/ Status LED: resetting" If the error recurs, contact the HYDAC Service department. Display: Error code: 3 80 / 100 3371346h / 2025-03...
  • Page 81 Carry out a restart. See medium error. ▶Sec. 7.6 "Restarting/ Status LED: resetting" If the error recurs, contact the Display: HYDAC Service department. Error code: 3 LED: red No sensors are connected Carry out a restart. See to the FCU or communi- ▶Sec. 7.6 "Restarting/ Status LED cation is disrupted.

  • Page 82: Tab. 17 Fault / Error List

    Status LED resetting" If the error recurs, contact the HYDAC Service department. Display: Error code: 3 LED: red The FCU has a major Contact the HYDAC Service error. department. Status LED Display: Error code: 3 Tab. 17: Fault / error list 82 / 100...

  • Page 83: Decommissioning/Disposal

    10. DECOMMISSIONING/DISPOSAL Decommissioning/Disposal 108086391114014091 In the following chapters, you will be provided with information regarding temporary shutdown/final decommissioning and disposal of the product. 10.1 Temporary shutdown 253902219 If the product is being temporarily shut down, the following measures are adequate: 1.

  • Page 84: Appendix

    Contact details such as the telephone numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses for the Hotline, product support, Customer Service, branch offices, service partners for mainte- nance, repair and spare parts can be found on our homepage www.hydac.com. HYDAC SYSTEMS & SERVICES GMBH Friedrichsthaler Str.
  • Page 85 11. APPENDIX Item Qty. Designation Auxiliary Part no. Suction filter, 400 µm (to INLET 278475 connection) O-ring for INLET measurement point 607755 screw connection (Ø 21 mm, in accordance with DIN3869) Strainer, 400 µm 3152786 (to high-pressure adapter) Flow control valve to high-pressure 710389 adapter Cover gasket to case 3455429...
  • Page 86 11. APPENDIX Item Qty. Designation Auxiliary Part no. High-pressure adapter, complete 3364502 Quick start guide 3546511 Tab. 18: Spare parts list PS10, Table power supply unit (PS6 replacement) Description Part no. Table power supply unit (PS6 replacement), PS10, 4516116 Cable length: 1.8 m, XLR Plug, 3 pin, straight, Primary: 100-240 V AC , 47-63 Hz Secondary: 24 V DC , 5000 mA Protection class: IP40...

  • Page 87: 11.2.1 Finding Accessories

    11. APPENDIX 11.2.1 Finding accessories 9007199341237003 The following accessories are provided for the FCU. Item Qty. Designation Auxiliary Part no. 12 / 24 V DC cable with universal 3306236 plug including 8°A fuse, length = 10°m 12 / 24 V DC cable with universal 3524138 plug including 8°A fuse, length = 1°m 8°A fuse for universal plug 6052824 (Ø 6 x 25 mm, according to...
  • Page 88 11. APPENDIX Connection cable ZBE08S, Single-ended cordset, shielded Female connector, M12x1 5 pin, angled <->  Open cable end Description Part no. Single-ended cordset, length: 2 m, ZBE08S-02, 6019455 black, - Single-ended cordset, length: 5 m, ZBE08S-05, 6019456 black, - Single-ended cordset, length: 10 m, ZBE08S-10, 6023102 black, - Single-ended cordset, length: 20 m, ZBE08S-20, 6117350 black, -...

  • Page 89: 11.3 Declaration Of Conformity

    11. APPENDIX 11.3 Declaration of conformity 5042528395 The declaration of conformity is provided here for information. HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH Industriegebiet 66280 Sulzbach / Saar Germany EU declaration of conformity www.hydac.com (Translation from original declaration of conformity) We hereby declare that the following designated product, on the basis of its design and construction and in the version which we have brought to market, corresponds to the fundamental safety and health requirements contained in the directives and standards listed below.
  • Page 90 11. APPENDIX HYDAC FILTER SYSTEMS GMBH Industriegebiet 66280 Sulzbach / Saar Germany Internet: www.hydac.com UK Declaration of conformity This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. We hereby declare under sole responsibility that the following designated product, on the basis of its design and construction and in the version which we have brought to market complies with the fundamental safety and health requirements contained in the directives and standards listed below.
  • Page 91 TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS Table of Illustrations Fig. 1 Fire protection classification B/Minimum distance for fire fighting ......Fig. 2 Light blockade procedure ..................Fig. 3 Signal lamp amplitudes .................... Fig. 4 Operating mode S3 – periodic intermittent operation ..........Fig. 5 Model code .......................
  • Page 92 TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS Fig. 36 Operating modes – Measurement from non-pressure containers ......Fig. 37 Operating mode – measurement ≤ 45 bar..............Fig. 38 Operation mode - measure at 45 … 345 bar............Fig. 39 Disconnecting supply voltage ................... Fig. 40 Connecting supply voltage ..................Fig.

  • Page 93: Index Of Tables

    INDEX OF TABLES Index of Tables Tab. 1 Target groups ......................Tab. 2 Depiction of the warning levels................. Tab. 3 Scope of delivery ...................... Tab. 4 Contamination sensor....................Tab. 5 Electrical data ......................Tab. 6 General data......................Tab. 7 Default settings - DFAULT..................Tab.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    LAN or Bluetooth, depending on your terminal device. FluMoS professional FluMoS light is available for download on the homepage www.hydac.com. FluMoS light can read a maximum of 3 sensors via LAN / WLAN or Bluetooth, depending on your terminal device.
  • Page 95 HYDAC sensors into your own user environment/ software. All HYDAC program libraries, a detailed description and help as well as sample programs in various software languages are available for this purpose.

  • Page 96: Index

    INDEX Index DEL.MEM  43 DFAULT  35, 45 Accessories  87 Dirt particles PS10 table power supply unit  86 Count  18 PS6, see PS10  86 Display ZBE08S  88 FREEZE  41 ZBE30  88 Freezing  41 ADDRESS ISO.NAS  39 Setting  43 ISO.SAE  38 Ambient temperature range  22 Disposal Disposal...
  • Page 97 High-pressure adapter ED.MPNT  48 Clean flow control valve  75 MEMORY  48 Cleaning the strainer  74 SAVE  45, 49 Hotline  84 TP.UNIT  49 HYDAC Measuring point Branch offices  84 Selecting  34 Germany  84 MEMORY  48 Product support  84 Service  84 Service partners  84...
  • Page 98 INDEX Storage temperature range  22 Storing  31 STP.STA  47 Strainer cleaning  71, 74 Supply voltage connecting  32, 55 Disconnect  32, 55, 56 TP.UNIT  49 Transportation  30 UKCA Declaration of conformity  90 USB stick Prepare  60 Requirement  61 Useful life  22 voltage supply Power supply unit  21...
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  • Page 100 HYDAC Filter Systems GmbH Industriestraße 66280 Sulzbach/Saar Germany Tel. +49 6897 509-01 filtersystems@hydac.com www.hydac.com Further addresses: www.hydac.com/en/contacts...

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