GUDEL FlexxPump4 N User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
FlexxPump4N Lubrication
System
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Translation of the original instructions
This manual contains standard illustrations that may deviate from the original.
In the case of special models, options, or technical changes, the scope of deliv-
ery may differ from the descriptions here. Reprinting the instructions, in whole
or in part, requires our permission. Subject to change due to technical im-
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Version Date Description
1.0 13.04.2021 Basic version
Tab.-1 Revision history
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Table of contents
1 General 13
1.1 Further applicable documentation................ .................13
1.2 Purpose of the document..................... ......................14
1.3 Explanation of symbols/abbreviations.............................. 14
2 Safety 15
2.1 Hazard symbols in the manual .....................................15
2.1.1 Warning notes............................ .............................15
2.1.2 Explanation of warning symbol.......................................... 16
2.2 Product safety ........................... ............................16
2.3 Danger areas ........................... .............................17
2.3.1 Safety and monitoring equipment ................... ....................17
2.4 Personnel ............................................................ 18
2.4.1 Personal safety equipment...............................................18
2.4.2 Personnel qualifications..................................................20
2.4.2.1 Operating companies....................................................21
2.4.2.2 Fitters ................................ .................................21
2.4.2.3 Commissioning technicians ...................... .......................21
2.4.2.4 Operators .............................. ...............................22
2.4.2.5 Manufacturer's technicians.............................................. 22
2.4.2.6 Maintenance technicians.................................................23
2.4.2.7 Service technicians .......................... ...........................23
2.4.2.8 Disposal specialists.......................... ...........................23
2.5 Product-specific hazards ............................................ 24
2.6 Material safety data sheets (MSDS)................................ 24
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3 Product description 25
3.1 Use ................................. ..................................25
3.1.1 Lifetime................................................................ 25
3.1.2 Intended use............................. ..............................25
3.1.3 Non-intended use.......................................................25
3.2 Product designation........................ .........................26
3.2.1 Type plate .............................. ...............................26
3.2.2 Position of the type plate................................................27
3.3 Technical data........................... ............................27
3.3.1 FlexxPump..............................................................28
3.3.1.1 FlexxPump4N dimensions and connections.............. ...............28
3.3.1.2 Temperature ranges.................................................... 29
3.3.1.3 IP protection class ..................................................... 29
3.3.1.4 Operating pressure......................................................29
3.3.2 Splitter .................................................................30
3.3.2.1 Temperature ranges.................................................... 30
3.3.2.2 Accuracy of the lubricant distribution................. ..................30
3.3.2.3 Minimum lubrication quantity..................... ......................30
3.3.2.4 Maximum pressure.......................... ...........................30
3.3.3 Lubricant amount .......................................................30
3.3.4 Shelf life of Güdel H1 lubricant.......................................... 30
4 Design, function 31
4.1 Design................................................................ 31
4.1.1 Detailed configuration of the FlexxPump4N .............................32
4.2 Function .............................................................33
4.2.1 Functional description...................................................33
4.2.2 FlexxPump..............................................................33
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4.2.2.1 Display elements........................... ............................33
LED ................................................................34
Character display.................................................... 34
Submenu............................................................ 35
Malfunctions ........................................................37
4.2.2.2 Control elements .......................................................38
4.2.3 Splitter .................................................................39
4.2.4 Y-segment.............................. ...............................39
5 Commissioning 41
5.1 Introduction .........................................................41
5.1.1 Safety.................................................................. 41
5.1.2 Personnel qualifications..................................................42
5.2 Intermediate storage................................................42
5.3 Transport ............................................................ 43
5.4 Installing .............................................................43
5.4.1 Prerequisites............................................................43
5.4.2 Installing the lubricant pump.............................................44
5.4.3 Connect hydraulics......................................................45
5.4.3.1 FlexxPump4 N/B 3-fold..................................................45
5.4.3.2 FlexxPump4 N/B 6-fold..................................................46
5.4.3.3 FlexxPump4 N/B 9-fold..................................................47
5.4.3.4 FlexxPump4 N/B 10-fold................................................ 48
5.4.4 Connecting electrical equipment.........................................49
5.4.4.1 Connecting .............................................................49
5.5 Activation in draining time mode or hour mode.................. 51
5.5.1 Output signals in draining time mode or hour mode.......... ...........51
5.6 Activate in pulse mode.............................................. 51
5.6.1 Suggested solution: Programming software...............................52
5.6.2 Input signals and external control system................................ 53
5.6.2.1 Trigger single dose.......................... ...........................55
5.6.2.2 Fill lubricant lines / bleed FlexxPump.....................................57
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5.6.2.3 Reset the error .........................................................59
5.6.3 Output signals and external control system..............................61
5.6.3.1 Switching on and off.................................................... 63
5.6.3.2 Empty .................................................................65
5.6.3.3 General error.......................................................... 67
5.7 Initial commissioning................................................ 69
5.7.1 Switch on FlexxPump....................................................69
5.7.2 Execute FIL menu.......................................................70
5.7.2.1 Cancel FIL menu ........................... ............................71
5.7.3 Checking the lubrication system .........................................73
5.7.4 Check settings............................ .............................77
6 Operation 78
6.1 General ...............................................................78
6.2 Personnel qualifications...................... .......................78
6.3 Operating mode.......................... ...........................78
6.4 Lubrication recommendation .......................................79
6.4.1 General information.................................................... 79
6.4.2 Basics.................................................................. 80
6.4.3 Minimum lubrication quantity..................... ......................80
6.4.4 Calculation formulas.................................................... 81
6.5 Menu ................................ .................................82
6.5.1 Explanation of symbols........................ .........................82
6.5.2 Menu navigation........................................................ 83
6.6 Sub-menu............................................................ 84
6.6.1 SET menu.............................................................. 84
6.6.2 PRO menu in emptying time mode...................................... 85
6.6.3 PRO menu in hour mode................................................88
6.6.4 PRO menu in pulse mode................................................89
6.6.5 INF menu in draining time mode.........................................90
6.6.6 INF menu in hour mode.................................................91
6.6.7 INF menu in pulse mode................................................ 92
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6.6.8 RUN menu .............................................................93
6.7 Switch off FlexxPump....................... ........................94
7 Maintenance 95
7.1 Introduction .........................................................95
7.1.1 Safety.................................................................. 95
7.1.2 Personnel qualifications..................................................96
7.2 Consumables and auxiliary agents..................................96
7.2.1 Cleaning agents .........................................................96
7.2.1.1 Table of cleaning agents .................................................96
7.2.2 Lubricants .............................................................97
7.2.2.1 Lubrication .............................................................98
Standard............................................................ 98
Temperature range 0°C to +5°C..................................... 99
Temperature range -30°C to -20°C..................................99
7.2.2.2 Lubricant table........................................................ 100
7.3 Maintenance tasks..................................................101
7.3.1 Maintenance intervals..................................................101
7.3.2 Maintenance tasks after 2,200 hours ...................................104
7.3.2.1 Replacing lubricant cartridge..................... ......................104
7.3.2.2 Checking the lubrication system .......................................107
7.3.3 Maintenance tasks after 10,000 hours...................................111
7.3.3.1 Cleaning and checking lubrication system................................111
7.3.4 Maintenance tasks after 20,000 hours...................................113
7.3.4.1 Replacing the lubricant pump ...........................................113
Removing the lubricant pump.......................................113
Replacing the lubricant pump .......................................113
Installing the lubricant pump........................................114
Connect hydraulics.................................................115
Connecting electrical equipment....................................119
Switch on FlexxPump...............................................120
Checking the lubrication system.....................................123
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7.4 Maintenance table..................................................127
7.5 Feedback on the instructions...................................... 129
8 Repairs 130
8.1 Introduction ........................... ............................ 130
8.1.1 Safety................................ .................................130
8.1.2 Personnel qualifications................................................ 131
8.2 Repairs .............................................................. 131
8.3 Malfunctions / Troubleshooting....................................132
9 Decommissioning, storage 133
9.1 Introduction ........................... ............................ 133
9.1.1 Personnel qualifications................................................ 133
9.2 Storage conditions .................................................133
9.3 Decommissioning......................... ......................... 134
9.3.1 Shutdown.............................. ...............................134
9.3.2 Cleaning, rust-proofing.................................................134
9.3.3 Identification.......................................................... 135
9.4 Recommissioning......................... ..........................135
9.4.1.1 Cleaning the rails and racks............................................ 136
9.4.1.2 Pre-lubricating rails and racks.......................................... 137
10 Disposal 139
10.1 Introduction ........................... ............................ 139
10.1.1 Safety................................ .................................139
10.1.2 Personnel qualifications................................................ 139
10.2 Disposal .............................................................140
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10.3 Waste management compliant assemblies........... ............140
10.3.1 Disassembly ...........................................................140
10.3.2 Material groups .......................................................142
10.4 Disposal facilities, authorities......................................142
11 Accessories 143
11.1 PLC connecting cable .............................................. 143
12 Spare parts supply 145
12.1 Service departments....................... ........................147
12.2 Explanations regarding the spare parts list.......................153
12.2.1 Spare parts and wear items list..........................................153
12.2.2 Position drawings .....................................................153
13 Torque tables 154
13.1 Tightening torques for screws................... ................... 154
13.1.1 Zinc plated screws ......................................................155
Illustrations 157
List of tables 159
Index 161
Appendix
Layout
Spare parts lists
Declaration of conformity for TriboServ
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1 General
Read the entire manual before working with the product. The manual con-
tains important information for your personal safety. The manual must be
read and understood by all persons who work on the product in any of the
product life phases.
1.1 Further applicable documentation
All documents delivered with this manual are further applicable documenta-
tion. They must be observed in addition to this operating manual for the safe
handling of the product.
Document Explanation Target readership
FAQ: FlexxPump • Sales / project man-
agement
• Software engineer
• Maintenance techni-
cian
• Service technician
• Fitter
• Operating company
• Electrical engineer
Module Catalog only available in German,
French and English
Sales / project manage-
ment
Racks / Pinions Cata-
log
Only available in English
and Russian
Sales / project manage-
ment
Quick guide to
checking lubrication
system
• Maintenance techni-
cian
• Service technician
• Fitters
General
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Document Explanation Target readership
Lubrication quantity
calculator
• Only available in Eng-
lish
• Only available as Mi-
crosoft Excel
• Sales / project man-
agement
• Software engineer
Tab.1-1 Other applicable documentation
1.2 Purpose of the document
This manual describes the following product life phases of the product:
• Commissioning
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Repairs
• Disposal
The manual contains the information required for using the product as in-
tended. It is an essential component of the product.
The manual must be available at the product operation site throughout the
entire service life of the product. If the product is sold, the manual must be
transferred to the new owner.
1.3 Explanation of symbols/abbreviations
The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this manual:
Symbol/Abbreviation Use Explanation
Ü
For cross-reference See
2
Possibly for cross-refer-
ence
Page
Fig. Designation of graphics Figure
Table Designation of tables Table
In the tip Information or tip
Tab.1-2 Explanation of symbols/abbreviations
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2 Safety
2.1 Hazard symbols in the manual
2.1.1 Warning notes
The warning notes are defined for the following danger levels:
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER refers to hazards with a high risk of severe physical injury or im-
mediate fatality.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING refers to hazards with a moderate risk of severe physical injury
or potential fatality.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION refers to hazards with a slight risk of moderate physical injury.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE identifies a hazard that leads to property damage.
SIGNAL WORD
Type and source of danger
Explanation and effect of the danger
Prevention of the danger
Fig.2-1 Example: Warning note structure
Safety
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2.1.2 Explanation of warning symbol
Warning notes for personal injuries contain the symbol of the corresponding
hazard.
Symbol Explanation of symbols
Hazards due to general causes
Hazards due to environmental pollution
Hazards due to dangerous electrical voltage
Tab.2-1 Explanation of warning symbol
2.2 Product safety
Residual danger The product is built using state-of-the-art technology. It was designed and
constructed in accordance with the accepted safety regulations. However,
some residual danger remains during its operation.
There is danger to the personal safety of the operator as well as for the prod-
uct and other property.
Use When operating the product, observe this manual and ensure that the prod-
uct is always in perfect working order.
The product must never be modified or used in a manner contrary to its in-
tended use. Ü225
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2.3 Danger areas
The danger area is the area at a product and/or in its surroundings where
there is a potential of danger to the life or health of persons, or to the envi-
ronment, or damage to property. The operator must secure the danger area
(protective fence/sensors). No person is allowed access to the danger area.
All safety provisions and hazard symbols at the product must be obeyed. The
general safety provisions must be observed and complied with.
2.3.1 Safety and monitoring equipment
DANGER
Missing, defective, or modified safety equipment
Missing, defective, or modified safety equipment could lead to serious or fatal
injuries!
• Check the safety equipment at regular intervals.
• After working on the product, reattach all safety equipment correctly
• Ensure that the safety equipment function fault-free during operation
• Do not dismantle, bridge, or modify any safety equipment
You will find information on the separating safety and monitoring equipment
in the documentation of the entire plant.
The operator is responsible for ensuring safe conditions in the vicinity of the
product. In particular, he must ensure compliance with the general safety reg-
ulations, guidelines and standards. Before commissioning, the operator must
check if all the safety measures have been met. They must cover all hazards.
This is the only way to ensure that application of the product conforms to CE
regulations.
According to the machinery directive, the safety and monitoring equipment
must:
• Correspond to best practices
• Comply with the required safety category
Safety
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2.4 Personnel
The generally accepted occupational safety rules and local provisions must be
observed and followed.
2.4.1 Personal safety equipment
The operator is responsible for providing specialists with personal safety
equipment.
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Fig.2-2 PSA (personal safety equipment)
Always wear safety helmet Wear fall protection system when work-
ing from 2 m height.
Always wear protective goggles
Wear welding goggles during welding
work
Always wear safety shoes
Wear hearing protection during opera-
tion and when working with compressed
air
Always wear protective clothing
Wear face protection when working with
compressed air and hot oil
Wear safety gloves when dismantling hot
parts and when working with lubricants
and detergents
Safety
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2.4.2 Personnel qualifications
DANGER
Lack of safety training
Incorrect behavior of untrained or insufficiently trained technicians can result
in severe or fatal injuries!
Before technicians work on safety-related aspects of the product:
• Ensure that the technicians are trained with regard to safety
• Train and instruct the technicians specifically for their area of responsibility
Only appropriately trained and authorized technicians are allowed to work on
the product.
Persons are authorized if:
• they are familiar with the relevant safety regulations for their area of re-
sponsibility
• they have read and understood this manual
• they meet the requirements for an area of responsibility
• they were assigned an area of responsibility by the operator
The technician is responsible to third parties in his area of responsibility.
During a training session or instruction, the technician may only work on the
product under the supervision of an experienced manufacturer's technician.
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