Operator manual Contents Installation ..............25 Commissioning report ............ 27 Operator interface.......... 29 About this document ........5 System information............29 Audience ................ 5 Main menu ..............29 Language............... 5 System date ................... 30 Attention boxes.............. 5 System status ................30 Terms and abbreviations ..........
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Operator manual Appendix A............. 47 Declaration of conformity (EU) ........47 Appendix B ............ 49 Declaration of Conformity (UK) ........49 Appendix C............. 51 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity ......51 Appendix D ............ 53 RoHS table (China)............53 Appendix E............. 55 Filter exchange protocol ..........
This document is intended for personnel who have completed training on the system. It is not a substitute for TIP! training. Contact SKF RecondOil AB if training is required. Tip text indicates non-essential helpful information. Language The following symbols are used in attention boxes throughout this manual: The original version of this document is written in English.
Operator manual Booster The patented separation enhancer Mandatory action: Lock out and keep used in the oil filtration process. locked Consumable Any substance or material required by a process that must be regularly Mandatory action: Read the replenished or exchanged. documentation Container A receptacle that can be removed and...
Operator manual Safety It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that the instructions and recommendations in this section are followed, in addition to any local laws and regulations. WARNING! Safety precautions Foreseeable misuse Any usage outside the one stated in these instructions is These safety precautions must be followed at all times.
Never modify or convert any part of the system. • Only use SKF-approved spare parts and accessories. • Unauthorised parts and accessories present a risk to safety and functionality. The manufacturer declines responsibility for any injury, damage, or equipment failure caused by unauthorised parts.
Operator manual Service area Personal protective equipment Additional personal protective equipment may be required to Service area, wall-mounted model [mm] operate the system, dependent on the properties of the fluids being processed. See the Material Safety Data Sheet for details. The system does not produce noise emissions exceeding 70 dB during normal operation.
Operator manual Risk Lifecycle stage* Action Personal injury or material damage due to B, C, D, E, F, G, H Check the cable is intact before first use, and at regular damaged electrical cabling intervals. Do not mount the system so the cable is near/on moving parts or friction points.
Operator manual System overview The RecondOil Box 3100 Series removes water and impurities from lubricating and hydraulic fluids that have been contaminated through use. System naming convention The standard system is wall-mounted and features a control cabinet with electronics, a pump and motor, the system inlet and outlet, and a primary filter housing with a pressure gauge.
Operator manual Delivery The standard model has one housing, an electric intake pump with the lowest flow rate, and no optional accessories, so the model name is ROBX3115D/17S. Upon delivery of the system: Other examples: Document receipt of the system before unpacking and •...
Operator manual Major components Major components Mounting panel Oil inlet (from equipment) Primary filter housing Sampling valve Control cabinet Flow transmitter HMI, see Operator interface, page Spill tray Oil outlet (to equipment) Secondary filter housing Control cabinet The control cabinet contains system electronics, including the HMI and optional sensors.
Operator manual 10. D-sub to display unit Control cabinet, internal side view 11. Signal exchange port, reserved (M16) 12. Signal exchange port, reserved (M16) 13. Signal exchange port, reserved (M16) 14. Signal exchange port, reserved (M16) PCB assembly (v3) The PCB assembly contains the system electronics, power input, and peripheral ports and connections.
Operator manual Potential-free relay output, 230 VAC. The primary filter housing has a three-way valve, a pressure gauge, and a drainage valve. The three-way valve can be X7, In operation Pump OFF = contact between opened to the pressure gauge only, to the bleed outlet only, or COM-NC.
TIP! Flow transmitter Always provide the system serial number when contacting SKF RecondOil AB for service or The flow transmitter is an oval gear meter with a transparent support. acrylic cover. The transmitter is located just before the system outlet, and...
NOTE! The final configuration and the oil type must be approved by SKF RecondOil AB or a designated partner before the system is put in operation. The tables in this section present standard values and may vary per installation.
ROBX3145xxx/B ROBX3155xxx/B ROBX3165xxx/B 1 120 ROBX3175xxx/B 1 120 ROBX3185xxx/B 1 390 For other configurations, contact SKF RecondOil AB. Process data The following applies to all system configurations. Component Value Viscosity @ 40° C [cSt] 10 - 460 Max. oil temperature [° C] Minimum oil flashpoint [° C] Ambient temperature range [° C]...
Operator manual Radio data Radio technology Frequency band [MHz] Transmit power range [dBm] GSM 900 880 - 915 31.65 DCS 1800 1 710 - 1 785 30.12 NB-IoT Band 3 1 710.1 - 1 784.9 20.44 NB-IoT Band 8 880.1 - 914.9 20.32 NB-IoT Band 20 832.1 - 861.9...
NOTE! Piping between the system and the equipment is not supplied by SKF RecondOil AB. The system inlet and outlets have 1/2" BSP female couplings. Systems with one filter housing require 1/2” piping at a minimum. It is recommended to increase the size of piping for higher capacity systems.
Operator manual System placement System placement recommendations ROBX3100 Equipment outlet Equipment inlet System outlet Equipment reservoir System inlet Minimum oil level The placement of the system relative to the equipment will Protect the system from humidity, dust, and vibrations. •...
Operator manual Electrical preparation DANGER! Electrical hazard. Risk of serious injury or death. Electrical installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The pre-installed electrical cable has a temperature tolerance of 60 °C. Take care to ensure that the cable does not come into contact with hot piping or other heated components.
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Operator manual Lifting apparatus sufficient for the weight of the system. 3. For leg-mounted models, lower the system onto the legs, • page See Physical data, secure the legs to the floor (fixtures not supplied), then secure the system at both sides of the mounting panel. 4 and 5 mm hex keys.
The report includes details of the system information, the customer equipment and application, the oil type, and more. The report is filled in by the commissioning engineer. Save the report in safe keeping, or send it to your local SKF representative.
See Calibrate the touchscreen, page QR code Scanning the code downloads the latest version of this document available at the SKF website. System date page The number of the SIM card installed System status. See System status, in the system.
Start/stop. Starts or stops production. The connection is used to transmit logfiles with runtime data, and also enables remote software updates. Your local SKF sales representative will reach out to you if there is a new page software update to download.
Operator manual Up. Increases the current value by one increment, or chooses the previous CAUTION! item in a menu list. Do not change or reconfigure channel 1, as this will affect the pump control. Down. Decreases the current value by one increment, or chooses the next item in a menu list.
Operator manual Pump speed Displays the current pump speed in The default value is On. rpm. No of restart Displays the number of restarts. NOTE! The default value is 5. The operator can send a log from this screen. All other settings require at least Administrator permissions.
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Operator manual You will need: 5. Using the stylus, press firmly inside Calibration box 1 at the top left of the display, then inside Calibration box 2 at A tablet stylus, or similar pointed plastic instrument. • the bottom right. ...
Operator manual Operation Choose filter type and settings Start and stop production The system can operate with two types of filter: the standard depth filter, and the DST activated filter. CAUTION! NOTE! Ensure that all drainage, bleed, and sampling valves are Changing the filter type and settings will affect the ...
7. Reattach the sample valve cover. 6. When the pressure drops to zero, close the bleed valve. Send the sample for analysis. Contact SKF RecondOil AB for Pressure begins building again. instructions. 7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 until oil begins exiting the bleed valve.
3. Send the sample to an external lab for analysis, following Dispose of spill oil, or return to the equipment reservoir. instructions provided by the lab. Contact SKF RecondOil AB for a list of recommended labs. Drain the system Empty the spill tray Before draining the system, stop production and remove power from the system.
Operator manual Record filter exchanges Keep a filter insert exchange protocol to help optimise the oil filtration process. The protocol should record: the expected date of exchange • the actual date of exchange • the process temperature, flow, and pressure 20 minutes •...
WARNING! Do not attempt to use the system if it is operating abnormally, or if any components appear damaged or severely worn. Discontinue use immediately, and contact SKF RecondOil AB or an authorized dealer. Fault Error code Possible cause...
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Check / close valve(s) Operator faulty Leakage from internal Connections Check connections Operator pipes/connections loose or Exchange components SKF RecondOil damaged Leakage from pump Worn gaskets Exchange pump SKF RecondOil Display not working Cable fault Check / exchange cable. See Operator...
Maintenance Following these instructions will optimize process performance and extend the lifetime of components. CAUTION! Use only SKF supplied or approved spare parts. Daily • Check the HMI for alarms. • Check the pressure gauge.
Operator manual Unscheduled maintenance Exchange a filter insert These tasks are carried out as required. When changing • Clean inside the filter housing, WARNING! filter insert(s) upper and lower. Before opening a filter housing, remove power to the • Inspect the housing O-ring, system and ensure that it cannot be restored.
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Operator manual 3. Remove the upper housing. 7. Clean the lower housing. 8. Inspect the O-ring and the sintered filter at the base of the spindle. Clean the upper housing before proceeding. 4. Inspect the housing O-ring. Clean or exchange if necessary.
Operator manual 12. Continue to tighten by rotating the insert by hand until NOTE! there is no gap between the locking nut and the insert. Always observe the IP protection class of the system. Clean the exterior of the system with a clean, dry cloth. •...
Operator manual 2. Remove the side cover. 3. Using the hex key, remove the two top screws (a), then loosen but do not remove the holding screws (b), and lift the cover off. Remove the main cover The main cover of the control cabinet contains the display. It can be removed to provide access to internal components and cabling.
The screws cannot be removed completely, they are part of Pump 4.2 ROBX/5100-00000019 the cover. Support the cover as you loosen the screws. Pump 8.5 ROBX/5100-00000020 Contact your SKF representative for item numbers not listed here. Service If service is required, contact your local SKF representative.
This section presents the text of the Declaration of Conformity for the European Union. A copy of the signed original is available on request from SKF RecondOil AB. EC Declaration of conformity. Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1A. Original. Manufacturer (and, where applicable his authorized...
NOTE! This section presents the text of the Declaration of Conformity for the United Kingdom. A copy of the signed original is available on request from SKF RecondOil AB. UK Declaration of Conformity. The manufacturer: Company: SKF RecondOil AB...
of Conformity for North America. A copy of the signed This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian original is available on request from SKF RecondOil AB. ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la Supplier's Declaration of Conformity.
This section presents the RoHS table for China. The original presents the same information twice, once in a narrow-format table, then again in a wide-format table. A copy of the original is available on request from SKF RecondOil AB. 有毒害物质或元素 (Hazardous substances) 铅...
Operator manual Appendix E Filter exchange protocol Print this page and use it to record the filter exchange history. Planned Actual Pressure* Flow* Temp* Total Oil sample ID Operator exchange exchange accumulated (or N/A) initials date date flow *Record value at 20 minutes of normal operation after filter exchange.
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