DROPSA ADVANCED LUBRICATION CONTROLLER Instruction Manual

ADVANCED LUBRICATION CONTROLLER
with Quick Remote Configuration
INSTRUCTION AND PRODUCT DATA SHEET
1. DESCRIPTION:
This high performance/low cost Advanced Lubrication
Controller has been designed to control and monitor most
small to medium size lubrication systems.
Theconfigurationparametersareallelectronicallystored,
in two separate menus, eliminating the need to set DIP
switches or jumpers,
The Operator Menu - is used to adjust pause and cycle
intervals.
TheFactory/SystemMenu- isusedtoconfigurethetype
of pump and lubrication system to which the controller is
connected.
In addition the controller incorporates a scanner located
undertheremotecontrolsymbolonthefrontpanel. When
used with the Transmitter Module, the configuration can
bedownloaded and storedsimply by positioningthe mod-
ule over the symbol and pressing the transmit button
Thisallows for aconsiderabletime saving forOEM’s. who
use the system on a production line, eliminating the need
to individually configure each controller.
2. SPECIFICATION:
INPUT CONTACTS:
Power: 110V/230V, 24V, 220V Single Phase
and 380V Three Phase
Power Consumption:
20 Watts.
Operating Temperature:
-5oC. to +55oC.
Control Input:
12V Max.
N.O. Pressure Switch.
Micro/Reed Switch.
Proximity (NPN/PNP Autodetection.
Oil Level:
12V Max.
Make on Low Level.
Impulse Counter:
Max. Switching Frequency;
10Hz. at 25%
OUTPUTS:
Pump/Drive Line:
110V/230V 5A 50/60Hz. or 24V
Alarm Output:
Voltage Free Contact. Max. 250V, 1A.
ENCLOSURE:
External Dimensions:
132 x 132 x 60 mm.
Fixing Dimensions:
95 x 95 mm.
Protection Grade:
IP55.
3. INSTALLATION/OPERATION:
MENU OPERATION: (Refer to table on page 2.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AND
CIRCUIT DETAILS:
(Refer to Fig. 1.)
Note: When using the pause timer it is possible to
suspend the timer by closing contacts 14 and 15.
DIMENSIONS:
(Refer to Fig. 2.)
4. TEST PROCEDURES:
The Controller will self-diagnose on power-on and will
display any errors on the 4-digit display.
1639076
1639077
PATENT PENDING
1C1019IE-10/97

MENU OPERATION:
System Menu
The System Menu is used to configure the type of pump and
Lubrication System that is connected to the Controller
To access the System Menu press the UP and DOWN buttons together and hold for two seconds.
Parameter Screen
Display Description Operation
Pump Type.
The Pump receives a 4
second ON and a 4 second
OFF pulse
The Pump receives a constant
signal.
Press the UP button to switch
between the two options.
Press the MODE button to go to the next option.
Lubrication
System Type
Progressive System - Monitors
switch on progressive divider.
Monitors a pressure switch on
Single Line Systems.
No monitoring, just timer.
Press the UP button to switch
between the three options.
Press the MODE button to go to the next option.
Pause
Interval
Selection
The Pause between the Pump
ON cycle is determined by a
timer.
The Pause between Pump
cycles is determined by the
cycle switch input connected
to pulse
Press the UP button to switch
between the three options.
Operator Menu:
The Operator Menu is used to adjust the
Pump ON’ cycle and the (timer/impulse) pause interval.
To access the Operator Menu press and hold the MODE button for two seconds.
Parameters Screen
Display Description Operation
Pump On
Time Indicates the Minimum Pump ON time. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the setting.
Exit and go the next option. Press the MODE button and
hold for two seconds.
Pause Timer
or
Impulse
Counter
Indicates Pause Interval.
Indicates number of impulses
between cycles.
Use the UP and DOWN
buttons to adjust the setting.
Press the MODE button and
hold for two seconds. Return to normal operating mode
2’VIP’ ADVANCED LUBRICATION CONTROLLER

Fig. 1. Connection Details.
Fig. 2. Fixing Details Fig. 3. Panel Mounted Version.
3C1019IE-10/97

5. ORDERING INFORMATION:
Part No. Description
1639076 VIP Controller 24V Box Version.
1639077 VIP Controller 110/230V Box Version.
1639080 VIP Controller 24V Panel Mounted
Version.
1639084 VIP Controller 110/230V Panel Mounted
Version.
1639088 Remote Transmit Module.
1639081 VIP Controller 220V Single Phase in
Steel Enclosure.
1639087 VIP Controller 380V Three Phase in
Steel Enclosure.
6. SPARES
No user serviceable parts inside.
7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
These Controllers must be installed and operated in ac-
cordance with the requirements of this Instruction Sheet
andshouldnotbeusedforanypurposethanthatspecified
without the agreement of the suppliers.
In addition to the need to observe general safety require-
ments the following specific hazards apply:
Before installing or removing Advanced Lubrication Con-
trollers from the system disconnect and isolate all power
supplies.
8. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Controllers must not be operated in excessively corrosive
or aggressive environments. If in doubt, please contact
our Technical Office.
9. DIAGNOSTIC TABLE:
ALARM
CODES DESCRIPTION
OF FAULT ACTION
AO1 No parameters set. Set parameters.
AO2 Low Level alarm. Add lubricant to the
system
AO3
The change-over
contact (in SEP
mode) has not
cycled within the
specified ’Pump
ON ’ times.
Check for loose
fittings and
blockages in
progressivesystem
and rectify.
AO4
PSMode: Pressure
was already high
before the start of
the cycle.
Check pressure
switch and replace
if necessary.
AO5
PS Mode: The
system did not
achieve pressure
duringthespecified
cycle times.
Check for leakage
from loose fitting
and rectify.
ALEX/DROPSA
Vimodrone (MI)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
DROPSA UK LTD.
Egham, SURREY.
Tel: [phone]
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DROPSA GMBH
Düsseldorf, GERMANY.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
DROPSA FRANCE - AME.
Garges-Les-Gonesse, CEDEX.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
DROPSA CORPORATION
Houston, TEXAS.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Fig. 4. Remote Transmitt Module.
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