Perma PRO 250 Manual

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perma PRO
This operating manual is valid for the lubricator perma PRO with PRO LC-units 250 cc and 500 cc.
© 2002 perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Without the specic approval of perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG no part of this documentation
can be copied or made available to third parties.
We have taken great care when compiling all the details contained in this documentation.
However, we cannot rule out discrepancies and we reserve the right to make technical
changes to the product without giving advance notice.
We do not assume any judicial responsibility or liability for damages which may ensue as
a result.
We will include any necessary changes in the next edition.
Compiled and printed: 01 / 01 / 2008
Operating Instructions
perma
PRO 250 / 500

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Outlets
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3
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5
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Days
Weeks
Months
%Vol.
LC2500
Config.
TimePIN
1Assembly of perma PRO / Exchange of PRO LC-Unit (refer to chapters 4 and 7)
♦ Mount the drive unit on the mounting plate and secure it at the three pre-drilled holes (see attached template). ♦ Insert a new battery set into the battery compartment (follow directions of the arrows).
♦ Place the PRO LC-unit inside the cover and remove the plug of the PRO LC-unit.
♦ Push the PRO LC-unit into the cover until lubricant comes out of the opening.
♦ Place the PRO LC-unit with its cover on the drive-unit. Make sure that the catch locks and that the teeth of
PRO LC-unit and drive unit interlock.
♦ Turn the cover clockwise until the bayonet catch locks.
2Determine Discharge Period (refer to chapter 6.7)
♦ Refer to the manufacturer’s guidelines about the lubrication point that you want to lubricate, in order to
determine the required lubricant amount in cc per one hundred operating hours.
♦ Refer to chart 3 (chapter 6.7, chart 4) and nd your required lubrication amount. Based on that, the chart will
show you the required PRO LC-unit size, the setting of the discharge period, and the setting mode.
♦ You may also refer to our perma Select program which can be downloaded from our web page free of charge.
It helps you in selecting the correct settings.
3Setting of LC-Unit Size, Discharge Period, Outlets and PIN (refer chapter 6.8)
♦ Hold down the MODE/SAVE button until the set time is displayed.
♦ Hold down the MODE/SAVE button again until you reach the current PIN (PIN cannot be changed here/PIN
setting at delivery is “00”).
♦ Hold down the MODE/SAVE button again until you reach the other setting menus:
LC-unit, discharge period, outlets (only with attached MP-6), and PIN change.
Change settings with a short push of MODE/SAVE or ON/OFF/SELECT.
4Save Settings (refer chapter 6.8)
♦ Keep the MODE/SAVE button pressed until display shows “_ _”.
5Starting perma PRO (refer chapter 6.5)
♦ Hold down the ON/OFF/SELECT button until the “Remaining Volume” appears in the display and the green LED
starts blinking.
6Stopping perma PRO (refer chapter 6.6)
♦ Keep the ON/OFF/SELECT button pressed until the display shows (“_ _”).
Display
Drive Unit
Protection cover
With bayonet catch for quick
opening/closing.
.
PRO LC-Unit
(Lubrication Canister)
Cartridge, piston, spindle
lled with lubricant.
Red LED
Additional malfunction
indication.
Push Button: MODE/SAVE
Leads to the
Conguration Menu and saves
the selected settings.
Drive Unit
Contains electronics,
motor, and pump system.
Content
Description of the lling date and the
contained lubricant.
Type
Product type and size of PRO LC-unit.
Display
Informs about operating conditions,
malfunctions, settings, and the
lubricant volume left in the
PRO LC-unit.
Push Button: ON/OFF/SELECT
To turn system ON or OFF and to
change settings.
Green LED
Additional indication of the current
operating condition.
Connector for distributor
PRO MP-6
Connection thread
G 3/8 outside and G 1/8 inside for ap-
plication into a lubrication point or for
connecting a grease tube.
Conguration menu
For entering the settings.
Outlets 1 - 6
Shows activated outlets
Number
Shows remaining volume,
discharge period, outlet no.,
PIN, and malfunction codes.
Setting Mode
Displays the current setting in days,
weeks, or months.
Size of PRO LC-unit
Displays volume of LC-unit
(250 or 500 cc)
Ice icon
Indicates either that the temperature
fell below 0 °C/32 °F (icon blinking),
or that the low temperature shutoff
(below - 20 °C/- 4 °F) has turned the
system off (icon permanent).
Battery Compartment
For insertion of battery
set
Catch
For driving the spindle
Interlocking Teeth
To position the
PRO LC-unit.
No function! Setting of
PRO LC-unit size is done
via menu on the display.
Battery-Set
(PRO B)
Battery-Set
(PRO B PLUS)
Quick Reference Guide for the Lubrication System perma PRO
On this page you will nd some important information for quick and easy operation and setting of the perma PRO. Before
the rst installation of the perma PRO, and whenever you need detailed instructions, you should read the complete
Operating Manual which contains information that must be observed. Make sure to follow the instructions given in the
chapter “Safety Notes”.
Lubrication System perma PRO
Remaining volume
of the PRO LC-unit
Shows the lubricant
remaining in the PRO
LC-unit in % volume.

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Table of Contents
The lubrication system perma PRO 1
Quick reference guide 2
Content 3
1. Various 4
1.1 Delivery / Content
1.2 Storage
1.3 Markings
1.4 Intended Usage
1.5 Legal Requirements
2. Safety Instructions 6
2.1 Persons Responsible for Safety
2.2 General Safety Instructions
2.3 Safety Information for perma PRO
3. Technical Data 7
3.1 Design of the perma PRO Lubricator
4. Mounting and Assembly of the Lubrication System 9
4.1 Mounting the Drive Unit onto a Fixing Device for Wall-Mounting
4.2 Assembly of the Lubricator
5. Display and Control Elements of the Lubrication System 12
5.1 Display Elements
5.2 Function Indication on the Display
5.3 Function Indication via the LEDs
5.4 Control Buttons
6. Operation and Control 13
6.1 Preparations
6.2 Prior to Operation
6.3 Setting into Operation
6.4 During Operation
6.5 Switching the Lubrication System On
6.6 Switching the Lubrication System Off
6.7 Determining the Discharge Period
6.8 Settings and Display
6.9 Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
7. Replacement of the PRO LC-Unit 19
7.1 Setting the Volume of the PRO LC-Unit
7.2 How to Replace the PRO LC-Unit
8. Trouble Shooting 21
8.1 Error Messages on the Display
8.2 Trouble Shooting Guide
9. Accessories and Spare Parts 22
10. Disposal 24
11. Service 24
12. Conformity Declaration for perma PRO 25

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1. Various
About this Operating Manual
 ♦ ThisoperatingmanualisintendedforthesafeoperationofthepermaPROautomaticlubricator.
It contains safety instructions which must be adhered to.
♦Everyone who works on or with the lubricator must have access to this operating manual during their shift.
They must also pay attention to all relevant instructions and notices.
♦The operating manual must always be kept complete and in easy to read condition.
Terms Used
♦ LubricatorpermaPRO
In the following text, the “lubricator” will either be called “lubricator” or by its name “perma PRO”.
♦ LubricationCanister
In the following text, the “Lubrication Canister” will be called PRO LC-unit. The user can order the
PRO LC-unit with different lubricants and in size 250 cc and 500 cc.
Usage of Safety Instructions
All safety instructions in this operating manual are standardized.
Danger Signs
This sign warns you of any danger to people’s health or to subjects.
Tips
This sign alerts you to application tips which will help you in doing certain tasks quicker and safer.
1.1 Delivery / Content
 ♦ permaPROwillbedeliveredaccordingtocustomerspecificationsinregardstotypeofgreaseandsize
of PRO LC-unit.
The user must only assemble it and adjust the desired settings.
♦Mounting device and screws included.
♦Operating instructions and EC Conformity Declaration included.
Upon delivery, make sure to check if the delivered goods correspond to your order. perma-tec GmbH
& Co. KG will not accept liability for subsequent claims of any shortcomings.
♦ Please immediately forward any claims:
  ▪ ofnoticeabletransportdamage:directlytotheforwarder.
  ▪ ofnoticeablefaults,shortcomingsordefects:directlytoyourpermadistributor.
1.2 Storage
When the lubricators are not immediately installed, you must ensure
appropriate storage conditions in dry, dust free places with a temperature
of + 20 °C ± 5 °C (+ 68 °F ± 9 °F).
Make sure that PRO LC-units and battery sets are not stored longer than one year.
Drive unit protection (1) during storage: do not remove cover disc (2) and plug (3)
until right before you intend to use the lubricator (see chapt. 6.2).
(3) (2)
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1.3 Markings
 ♦ ThelubricatorpermaPROisclearlymarkedwithalabel(serialnumber)onthedrivesystemandalabelon
the PRO LC-unit.
 ♦ CE mark on the drive unit.
 ♦ UL mark on the drive unit:
“This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Div. 2, Groups A, B, C and D; or Non-Hazardous Locations only.
Warning - Explosions Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.”
 ♦ Manufacturer:
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Hammelburger Straße 21
D – 97717 Euerdorf
Internet: www.perma-tec.com
E–mail: [email protected]
1.4 Intended Usage
The lubricator perma PRO
 ♦ immediatelysuppliesalllubricationpointswithlubricant,ata pressure build-up of max. 25 bar (360 psi.),
permanently, precisely and independent of temperature.
 ♦ haspassedtheenvironmentalauditaccordingtostandardEN60068-2-6(vibrationtest)withoutany
component damage or malfunctions. In test: PRO drive unit with MP-6, PRO LC-unit 500 cc, and mounting
device in various mounting positions.
 ♦ canbeusedforalllubricationpointsofsliding-androllerbearings,drive-andtransportchains,sliding
guideways, open gears and seals.
 ♦ shouldonlybeconnectedto/usedwithoriginallubricationtubesfromperma-tecGmbH&Co.KG.
 ♦ isintendedforuseonmachineryandequipment.
 ♦ isonlytobeusedfortheorderedpurposeandpurposesconrmedbyperma-tec.
 ♦ isonlytobeusedforoperatingconditionsrecommendedinthisoperatingmanual.
 ♦ isonlytobeusedwithsettingsandvariationsrecommendedinthisoperatingmanual.
Any other usage, setting, addition, and variation is considered to be inappropriate!
1.5 Legal Requirements
Liability
 ♦ Theinformation,dataandtipsstatedinthisoperatingmanualwereup-to-dataasoftheprintingdate.
No claims for already delivered lubricators perma PRO can be made based on the information, pictures and
descriptions.
 ♦ perma-tecGmbH&Co.KGcannotbeheldliablefordamagesandmalfunctionscausedby:
▪inappropriate usage;
▪unauthorized alterations to the drive system or the PRO LC-unit;
▪inappropriate operations on or with the lubricator;
▪incorrect operation and settings of the lubricator;
▪incorrect settings of time and size of the lubricator;
▪ignoring the operating manual.
Warranty
 ♦ Warrantytermsandconditions:seetermsandconditionsofsaleanddeliveryappertainingtoperma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG.
 ♦ Lodgeanywarrantyclaimswithyourlocalsupplierimmediatelyafterthedefectorerrorhasbeenidentied.
 ♦ Thewarrantyexpiresinallinstanceswherenoliabilityclaimscanbeenforced.

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2. Safety Instructions
2.1 Persons Responsible for Safety
 ♦ Theoperatororhissafetyofcermustwarrant,
▪that all the relevant regulations, instructions and laws are adhered to;
▪ thatonlyqualiedpersonnelwillworkwithandonthelubricator;
▪that unauthorized personnel are not allowed to work with and on the lubricator;
▪that the safety regulations are adhered to when mounting the lubricator or during maintenance.
2.2 General Safety Instructions
 ♦ We are not laying claim to completeness in regards to these safety instructions. Please contact perma-tec
Customer Service if you have any questions or problems.
♦At the time of delivery the lubricator is in line with state-of-the-art technology and in principle is considered to
be safe to operate.
♦Dangers emanate from the lubricator for persons, the lubricator itself and for other material assets of the
operator if:
▪ unqualiedpersonneloperatesthelubricator;
▪the lubricator is used inappropriately and for operations that it was not intended to be used for;
▪the lubricator setting / variation is incorrect;
▪the lubricator is opened by force while in operation;
▪the lubricator is not mounted with the perma mounting device;
▪the tube connection to the lubrication point was not carried out and attached correctly;
 ♦ Operate the lubricator only when it is in perfect condition.
♦ Retrotting,changing,orreconstructingthelubricatorisprohibited.perma-tecmustbeconsultedrst.
♦Only original tube connections and connectors from perma-tec can be used on or with the lubrication system
since these will withhold high pressures of up to 25 bar (360psi).
♦Ambient media, especially chemically aggressive substances, can attack seals and plastic.
2.3 Safety Information for perma PRO
Safety during Installation and Maintenance
 ♦ Ensurethatallworkstationsandtrafcroutesarecleanandsafe!
♦Ensure that the relevant regulations and guidelines are adhered to when the installation or maintenance work
is carried out in places where danger of falling exists.
♦Ensure that the relevant safety and operating instructions are observed when the lubricators are installed or
serviced on machines or in factories (i.e. to stop the machine).
Safety when Handling the PRO LC-Unit
 ♦ Avoidcontactoflubricantwitheyes,skin,andclothing!
♦ Avoidswallowingoflubricant!
♦ Preventlubricantfromgettingintosoilorsewersystem!
♦ Observesafetydatasheetsoflubricants!
You may also download data sheets of lubricants supplied by perma-tec from perma-tec´s web page
(www.perma-tec.com) or ask your local supplier.
 ♦ Lubricantontrafcwayswillincreasethedangerofslipping!Therefore,immediatelycleanlubricantfromoors
with special cleaner.
♦ OnlyuseoriginalPROLC-unitsfromperma-tec!
Safety when Handling Batteries!
♦ Avoidcontactofbatterysubstanceswitheyes,skinandclothing!
♦ Avoidswallowinganyleakingbatterysubstances!
♦ Donotexposebatteriestoextremeheatanddonotthrowintoopenre!
♦ Donotrechargebatteries!
♦ Ensurethatregulationsforwastedisposalofbatteriesareobserved!
♦ Onlyuseoriginalbatterysetsfromperma-tec!

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Ifyourapplicationisoutofthespecicationrangeshowninthisdiagram,pleasecontactyourlocal
distributor. perma-tec cannot be held liable for these applications.
Example:
1. The application temperature is + 5 °C / + 41 °F. What is the maximum tube length allowed for standard grease?
CorrectAnswer: 3 m max. tube length for standard grease, 5 m max. tube length for low temp. grease (arrow
1 meets the dashed line of the standard grease range at 3 m).
2. You want to use a 4 m tube. Up to which temperature can the system be used?
Correct Answer: + 10 °C / 50 °F with standard grease - 5 °C / 23 °F with low temp. grease (arrow 3 meets the
dotted line of low temp. grease at the - 5 °C mark; and the dashed line of the standard grease at the
+ 10 °C mark).
3. Technical Data
gure1chart1
PRO 250 PRO 500
Volume of the PRO LC-unit 250 cc 500 cc
Length (L) 210 mm 260 mm
Diameter (D) 92 mm 92 mm
Weight, empty 1.30 kg 1.37 kg
Weight,lledwithSF04 1.53 kg 1.82 kg
Discharge period 1 day to 24 months 1 day to 12 months
Discharged volume per lubrication impulse 0.5 cc
Application temperature - 20 °C to + 60 °C / - 4 °F to + 140 °F
Maximum pressure build-up 25 bar / 360 psi
Maximum tube length (inner-Ø 5mm) 5 m
Lubricants Greases up to rated
consistency NLGI 2
Powersupply(0°Cto+60°C/+32°Fto+140°F) Battery set PRO B (3 V alkaline manganese, not rechargeable)
Power supply, low temperature
(-20°Cto+60°C/-4°Fto+140°F) Battery set PRO B PLUS (3 V lithium, not rechargeable)
Connection thread G 3/8 outside – G1/8 inside
Protection class IP 54
Combination of these Maximum-
Values can only be realized by
temperaturesof≥20°C/68°F.
At lower temperatures, the
application is limited according
to the diagram below.
The dashed standard grease- and dotted low temperature-lines show the maximum values allowed.
Application area for
standard grease Application area for
Low temp. grease outofspecicationrange
no warranty!
-20°C
-10°C
0°C
10°C
20°C
30°C
40°C
50°C
60°C
0°F
20°F
40°F
60°F
80°F
100°F
120°F
140°F
0 1 2 3 4 5
tube length in meter
Temperature in °F
Temperature in °C
Diagram showing dependency of application temperature
and tube length (inner-Ø 5 mm) for perma-standard grease
and low temperature grease
4
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2
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3.1 Design of the perma PRO Lubricator
Lubricators are available as 250 cc and 500 cc versions and they can be supplied with the lubricant requested by
 thecustomer.Theyconsistof(refertogure2):
Protection cover for the drive unit, re-usable.
PRO LC-unit (Lubrication Canister), can be
supplied as 250 cc and 500 cc versions with
the lubricant requested by the customer.
Usage of perma pro PRO LC-units only!
Battery set, consisting of two batteries.
The batteries are not rechargeable
and must be changed every time the
PRO LC-unit is replaced.
Batteries can only be used once!
Usage of perma-tec battery sets only!
Drive unit, consisting of a gear motor,
a pump system and an electronic unit
for the control system, re-usable.
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141.5
45
141.5
45
4. Mounting and Assembly of the Lubrication System
4.1 MountingtheDriveUnitontoaFixingDeviceforWall-Mounting
♦Attach the supplied mounting device to the drive unit using the two enclosed hex head bolts (M6 x 16) and the
two washers.
♦Screw the mounting device with the drive unit onto a support of your system.
The boring template of the three mounting screws (141.5 x 45) can be seen below in picture 3 or on the
template that is included. You have to use at least three hexagon screws M6 x 25 (e.g. on metal ground).
♦Before you connect the outlet of the drive unit to the lubricant tube, you have to make sure that the
lubrication points and the complete lubricant tube is pre-lubricated with the same lubricant that is contained
in the PRO LC-unit. For that, perma-tec offers a 400 g lubrication cartridge for manually-operated grease
presses with the requested lubricant.
♦Connect the lubricant tube (connection G 3/8 outside or G 1/8 inside) to the outlet of the drive unit and install
the tube correctly between the outlet and the lubrication point. The lubricant tube must not be longer than
  vemeters.
Make sure that you assemble the connections and lubricant tubes correctly and tightly to avoid
possible leakage.
gure3
2 hex head bolts
M6 x 16, maximum
torque 3 Nm (supplied
for attaching the
perma PRO to the
mounting device)
Hexagon screws
M6 x 25
(for wall mounting
on metal)
2 hexagon screws
M6 x 25
(for wall mounting
on metal)
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4.2 Assembly of the Lubricator
a)
♦ Insert the battery set into the drive unit (according to the direction of the arrow on the label).
Nofunction!
Setting of PRO LC-unit size is done via
menu on display
Battery set
Catch Interlocking teeth
b)
♦ PlacethePROLC-unitinsidetheprotectioncoverandremovetheplugofthePROLC-unit(refertogure5).
gure5
Protection cover
PRO LC-unit
Plug
gure4

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c)
♦ PushthePROLC-unitintotheprotectioncoveruntillubricantcomesoutoftheopening(refertogure6).
gure6
d)
♦Place the PRO LC-unit with its protection cover on the drive-unit. Make sure that the catch locks and that the
  teethofthePROLC-unitandthedriveunitinterlock(refertogure4andgure7).
♦Turn the cover clockwise until the bayonet catch locks.
gure7

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5. Display and Control Elements of the Lubrication System
5.1 Display Elements
The operating status of the lubricator can be determined via the green or the red LED and via the display at the
 controlunit(refertogure8)ofthepermaPRO.
The perma PRO offers a menu-guided setting. Changes of the settings are shown on the display. Error
messages, e.g. in case the pressure in the lubricant tube gets too high, are also indicated on the display.
5.2 FunctionIndicationontheDisplay
 ThedisplayislocatedonthecontrolunitofthepermaPRO(refertogure8,chapter5.1).
The display shows settings, operating conditions and error messages of the lubricator.
In case of an error free operation of the lubrication system, the display shows the remaining volume of the
mounted PRO LC-unit in percent volume (% Vol.). Figure 9 shows an example of the displayed information
if the PRO LC 500-unit is new and full.
The display cannot be switched off by the operator. If the lubrication system is switched off, the display
 willalwaysshowtwolines(seegure10below).
gure9
99
%Vol.
LC2500
gure10
––
5.3 FunctionIndicationviatheLEDs
LED Signal Signal Length Explanation
green ash every 10 seconds operation (OK)
red ash every 3 seconds error / malfunction
green and red ash every 3 seconds PRO LC-unit empty
green light permanently Lubricator is discharging
green and red none none Lubricator switched off or battery low
chart 2
push-button
MODE
SAVE
LCD
Red LED
push-button
ON/OFF
SELECT
Green LED
Connector for
distributor MP-6
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5.4 Control Buttons
 Therearetwopush-buttonsonthecontrolunit(refertogure8)whichcanbeusedforamenu-guidedchangeof
the settings.
♦ With the MODE/SAVE button (refer to figure 11), you can reach the configuration menu, change the mode
and save the modified settings for further operation.
♦With the ON/OFF SELECT button (refer to figure 12) you can do the following: turn lubricator On/Off, increase
discharge period (Days, Weeks, Months - each time you press the button increases the discharge period by
one calendar unit), change PRO LC-unit size, activate MP-6 outlets and set PIN.
6. Operation and Control
6.1 Preparations
 ♦ Priortotheinstallationofthelubricator,thelubricationpointandthecompleteconnectiontubemustbe
sufficiently prelubricated with the same lubricant that the PRO LC-unit contains. For this, perma-tec offers a
400 g lubrication cartridge for grease presses with the corresponding lubricant (refer to chart 8b, chapter 9).
 ♦ WheninstallingthepermaPRO,thesuppliedperma-tecmountingdeviceshouldbeused.
 ♦ Thelubricanttubemustbeinstalledandmountedcorrectly.Thelengthofthelubricanttubemaynotexceeda
maximum of 5 meters and the tube must be a perma-tec product.
 ♦ PleasecheckifthethreadofthepermaPRO(G3/8orG1/8)correspondstotheconnectionthreadofthe
lubrication point. If this is not the case, you can order a corresponding reducer or other parts from the perma
accessory range.
 FortheinitialsettingintooperationofapermaPRO,thepumpsysteminthedriveunitispre-lledwith
SF 04 from perma’s standard range of lubricants.An exception is made with regard to lubricants for the food
 industry.Acompletedischargeofthispumpllingisguaranteedafterapprox.10discharges(carryoutadditional
discharges, if necessary).
6.2 Prior to Operation
 ♦ Checkallpartsofthelubricatorforobviousdamages!
♦ IsthenewPROLC-unitlledwiththerequiredlubricant?
♦ Didyouinsertanewbatteryset?
♦ Hasthecoverdiscwithplugbeenremovedfromdriveunit(seechapter1.2)?
♦ Didyouassembleandmountallofthepartscorrectlyandtightly?
PRESS Short Short Long >4 sec. until the display content
changes completely
Long >4 sec. until
the display content
changes completely
BUTTON
gure11 gure12 gure11 gure12
FUNCTION Selection
in current
display
Changing of
values Moves to new menu and saves selected values Returns to original menu without saving changes
chart3,gure11,gure12
MODE
SAVE ON/OFF
SELECT MODE
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6.3 Setting into Operation
♦ Ifnecessary,mountthedriveunitontoaxingdeviceforwall-mounting(refertochapter4.1).
♦Insert the battery set into the drive unit and the PRO LC-unit into the protection cover and close the complete
system (refer to chapters 4.2 b - d).
♦Determine the discharge period (refer to chapter 6.7).
♦Set volume of PRO LC-unit, discharge period, outlets of MP-6, and the PIN via buttons on display (refer to
chapter 6.8).
♦Switch-on the lubrication system (refer to chapter 6.5).
♦Carry out an additional discharge (refer to chapter 6.8).
If the drive motor has started and the green LED is lit, the lubricator has started to discharge. The display
indicates the remaining volume (% Vol.) of the PRO LC-unit.
Theoperatormustalwayscheckthecustomer-specicsettingsandifnecessarychangethembeforethe
lubricator is set into operation!
6.4 During Operation
♦Carry out regular inspections during the operation. You should pay special attention with regard to leakage and
  totheconditionofthelubricator!
♦ Checktheconditionofthelubricanttubeandtheconnectionsregularly!
♦ CheckthellinglevelofthetransparentPROLC-unitregularly!
♦After one or several additional discharges, you have to calculate the reduced discharge period and note this on
your lubrication and maintenance schedule.
♦If a malfunction is indicated on the display, you can determine the cause using the trouble shooting guide (refer
  tochart7,chapter8.2).Ifthefaultcannotbexed,pleasecontactyoursupplierfortechnicalsupport.
Additional discharges and long machine standstills must always be taken into account with regard to the
remaining discharge period of the lubricator.
6.5 Switching the Lubrication System On
 Toswitchthelubricationsystemon(refertogure13),keeptheON/OFF/SELECTbuttonpresseduntilthe
indication (“_ _”) on the display is replaced by an indication of the remaining volume – e.g. 99 % VOL (with a new
PRO LC-unit) – and the green LED starts blinking.
6.6 Switching the Lubrication System Off
Toswitchthelubricationsystemoff(refertogure14),keeptheON/OFF/SELECTbuttonpresseduntilthe
display no longer indicates the remaining volume – % VOL – but indicates (“_ _”) instead. When the lubrication
system is switched off, all of the settings are saved. This means that if you start the lubricator again, it will take up
the operation at the point where it had been switched off.
gure13
–– 99
%Vol.
LC2500
ON/OFF
SELECT
gure14
––
99
%Vol.
LC2500
ON/OFF
SELECT

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6.7 Determining the Discharge Period
The discharge period is automatically factory-set to six months according to the supplied PRO LC-unit.
Upon request, a factory-setting of the discharge period required by the customer is also possible. The size of the
PRO LC-unit is taken into account.
If you want to determine the discharge period, you need to know the required amount of the lubricant in cubic
centimeters for 100 operating hours (cc/100 h). This information can be taken from the technical documents of
the manufacturer of the lubrication point.
With this information, you can determine the discharge period using the following chart (chart 4).
Please take into account that in case of one or several additional discharges, the remaining discharge period
of the lubrication system must be recalculated (refer to chapter 6.7). This also applies in case of a cut-off of the
lubrication system due to a long machine standstill (e.g. weekends or annual holidays). You should also note the
result of your calculation of the remaining discharge period in your lubrication and maintenance schedule.
The perma SELECT software helps you to determine the discharge period.
Visit our website www.perma-tec.com for a free download of this software.
Average discharge volume in cc per 100 operating hours
PRO LC-unit 250 500
Days Weeks Months Days Weeks Months
1 1041.7 148.8 34.3 2083.3 297.6 68.5
2 520.8 74.4 17.1 1041.7 148.8 34.3
3 347.2 49.6 11.4 694.4 99.2 22.8
4 260.4 37.2 8.6 520.8 74.4 17.1
5 208.3 29.8 6.9 416.7 59.5 13.7
6 173.6 24.8 5.7 347.2 49.6 11.4
7 148.8 21.3 4.9 297.6 42.5 9.8
8 130.2 18.6 4.3 260.4 37.2 8.6
9 115.7 16.5 3.8 231.5 33.1 7.6
10 104.2 14.9 3.4 208.3 29.8 6.9
11 94.7 13.5 3.1 189.4 27.1 6.2
12 86.8 12.4 2.9 173.6 24.8 5.7
13 80.1 11.4 2.6 160.3 22.9 --
14 74.4 10.6 2.4 148.8 21.3 --
15 69.4 9.9 2.3 138.9 19.8 --
16 65.1 9.3 2.1 130.2 18.6 --
17 61.3 8.8 2.0 122.5 17.5 --
18 57.9 8.3 1.9 115.7 16.5 --
19 54.8 7.8 1.8 109.6 15.7 --
20 52.1 7.4 1.7 104.2 14.9 --
21 49.6 7.1 1.6 99.2 14.2 --
22 47.3 6.8 1.6 94.7 13.5 --
23 45.3 6.5 1.5 90.6 12.9 --
24 43.4 6.2 1.4 86.8 12.4 --
25 41.7 -- -- 83.3 -- --
26 40.1 -- -- 80.1 -- --
27 38.6 -- -- 77.2 -- --
28 37.2 -- -- 74.4 -- --
29 35.9 -- -- 71.8 -- --
30 34.7 -- -- 69.4 -- --
chart 4
Setting mode
Setting point
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6.8 Settings and Display
(see caption on page 17)
Display Meaning / Description
Display at delivery with
attached PRO LC-unit
Shows discharge period
PIN-reset
Info
Changerstdigit
EnterrstdigitofcurrentPIN
PIN “00” at delivery
PIN Entry
Change second digit Enter second digit
of current PIN
Change from
LC500 to LC250 Set LC-unit size
LC
Change Months Set discharge period:
Either Months, Weeks, or Days
Time
Change Days or
Weeks Set discharge period:
Go to “Days” or “Weeks”
Outlet 1 On / Off Activate outlets:
Activate outlet 1
Outlets only displayed if MP-6
is connected
Outlets
Outlet 1 activated
Outlet 2 On / Off Outlet 2 activated
(if desired, other outlets may be turned
On / Off the same way)
Changerstdigit PIN(rstdigit)enterforinitial
congurationorafteraPIN-reset
– otherwise, setting is complete
PIN
Change second digit PIN (second digit) enter for initial
congurationorafteraPIN-reset
Congurationnished
chart 5
5
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
MODE
SAVE
I N T R O
CONFIGURATIONMENU
5
––
––
06
Months
Time
00
PIN
00
PIN
LC
LC2500
Config.
06
Months
Config.
Time
0 I
Weeks
Config.
Time
2
Outlets
1
3
24
5
6
Config.
00
Config.
PIN
00
Config.
PIN
I
Outlets
1
3
24
6
Config.
5
I
Outlets
1
3
24
6
Config.
5
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT
ON/OFF
SELECT

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Caption for Chart on Left Side
Instructions should be followed from top to bottom and from left to right (also refer to chart. 3). The instructions
 correspondtotheoperatingsequenceontheturned-offlubricationsystempermaPRO.Congurationisalso
possible if perma PRO is On.
 Congurationsections(seeverticalbar,chart5)
INTRO
INTROinforms(INFO)andasksforthecurrentPIN(PIN-entry).Settingscanbechangedintheconguration
menu with its different sections (LC, Time, Outlets, PIN).
CONFIGURATIONMENUE
LC
You can change the PRO LC-unit size from LC250 to LC500 and back by pushing the ON/OFF/SELECT button
(refer to chapter 7.1 and 7.2).
Time
The discharge period can only be set in one type of calendar unit (i.e. either Months, Weeks or Days). When the
highest unit size is reached, counting starts again with number “0 I”.
Outlets
If a MP-6 distributor is connected, outlets 1 - 6 can be set individually. The activated outlets 1-6 are displayed with
 alled-insquareinthedisplay(pleaserefertotheoperatinginstructionoftheMP-6distributorformoredetails).
PIN
We strongly suggest to enter a personal PIN in order to protect your settings from unauthorized access. The PIN
can onlybechangedduringinitialcongurationorafteraPIN-reset. A PIN-reset (short push of buttons:
left-left-right-right-left in the INTRO-Info-menu) changes your personal PIN back to “00”. The PIN-reset was
successful when the displayed time disappears for a second and then comes back on. All other settings remain
unchanged.
Save or Reject Changed Settings
The display settings can be saved with a long push of the MODE/SAVE button. If you do not want to save your
 changestosettingsthatarecurrentlydisplayedinthecongurationmenu(LC,Time,Outlets,PIN),pressthe
ON/OFF/SELECT button until the display shows either (“––”) for Off or the remaining volume of the PRO LC-unit
in % VOL. All other settings and already saved changes remain valid.
AutomaticTerminationoftheCongurationMode
 Ifyoudonotpressabuttoninthecongurationmenufor180seconds,thecontrolsystemisautomatically
switching back to the previously set mode (“On” or “Off”) without saving the changes.All other settings and
already saved changes remain valid.
Additional Discharge
With an additional discharge, a lubrication point can be supplied with an additional amount of the lubricant.
For an additional discharge, the lubrication system must be switched on (display shows remaining volume) and
 youhavetopressbothbuttonssimultaneouslyandholdthemdown(refertogure15).
gure15LubricatorOn Foranadditionaldischarge,pressbothbuttonsatthe
same time and hold them down.
 Anadditionaldischargeisonlypossibleattemperaturesabove0°C/32°F(gure16,icecrystalisnotvisible)
and when the lubrication system is not currently conducting a regular discharge.
Every additional discharge reduces the remaining discharge period since an increased amount of the lubricant
has been supplied. This must be taken into account in your lubrication and maintenance schedule.A calculation is
possible with the formula from chapter 6.9 and with the remaining volume which is displayed.
The time between two additional discharges is 30 seconds. Each additional long push of both buttons
 (simultaneously,gure15)duringthistimeisbeingregisteredandwillleadtoevenmoreadditional
discharges. The system remembers a max. of 5 additional discharges.
Function short push long push blinking display Go to
Symbol
99
%Vol.
LC2500
MODE
SAVE ON/OFF
SELECT
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89
%Vol.
LC2500
Low-Temperature Cut-Off of the Lubrication System
The temperature range from 0 °C to - 19 °C (32 °F to –2.2 °F) is indicated by a blinking ice crystal symbol
 (refertogure16).
In this temperature range the lubrication system perma PRO continues to operate without interruption.
Please note, that in this temperature range an additional discharge is not possible!
gure16  Displaywithablinkingicecrystal(inthisexamplewith89 % Vol.)
In order to protect the system from damage, the low-temperature cut-off of the lubrication system is automatically
carried out by the control system and the built-in temperature sensor.
If the temperature reaches or falls below - 20 °C (- 4 °F), the lubricator is switched off by the low-temperature
cut-off and the ice crystal symbol is permanently indicated on the display. The remaining volume is still displayed
in % Vol.
Fromthistimeonwards,thelubricantisnolongerdischarged.Youhavetotakethisfactintoaccountif
your system continues to operate in order to prevent damages!
As soon as the temperature rises and reaches - 19 °C (- 2.2 °F) or higher, the control system switches the
lubrication system on.
The display shows the remaining volume and the blinking ice icon.
All discharges (except additional discharges), accumulated during the shut-off, will be caught up when
the system continues operation (at a max. of two additional discharges with every regular discharge).
6.9 Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
Please note, that in case of one or several additional discharges, the remaining discharge period of the lubrication
system must be recalculated. This also applies in case of a cut-off of the lubrication system due to a long
machine standstill (e.g. weekends or annual holidays) or in case of a low-temperature cut-off carried out by the
system if temperatures reach - 20 °C (- 4 °F).
You should also note the result of your calculation of the remaining discharge period in your lubrication and
maintenance schedule.
SDP * RV
Formula: RDP =
100
SDP: Set Discharge Period of the lubricator (days, weeks, months)
RV: Remaining Volume (displayed in % Vol.)
RDP: Remaining discharge period (days, weeks, months depending on SDP)
Example of a Calculation of the Remaining Discharge Period
The perma PRO with a 250 cc PRO LC-unit was originally set to a discharge period (SDP) of eight months,
since the lubrication point needs 4.3 cc lubricant /100 h. After two months, the perma PRO indicates a remaining
volume (RV) of 75 % Vol. At this point, the lubricator is switched off for six weeks (e.g. machine standstill). When
it is switched on again, you would like to determine when the PRO LC-unit will be empty.
SDP * RV 8 * 75 600
RDP = = = = 6
100 100 100
This results in a remaining discharge period of six months. After these six months, the PRO LC-unit will be empty
and must be replaced by a new one.

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00
%Vol.
LC2500
7. Replacement of the PRO LC-Unit
TheFollowingMustAlwaysBeTakenintoAccount
If the replacement of an empty PRO LC-unit becomes necessary, it will be indicated by a simultaneous blinking of
 theredandthegreenLED.Additionally,thedisplayindicatesthatthePROLC-unitisempty(refertogure17).
gure17
If you replace the PRO LC-unit, you also have to change the battery set. Otherwise, the correct operation of
the lubricator cannot be guaranteed!
If you replace the PRO LC-unit by a PRO LC-unit of a different size, a corresponding protection cover (refer
to chart 8a, chapter 9) must be used.
Since the drive unit and the control board must be protected against moisture, an exchange may only be
carried out in dry conditions!
After the installation of the new PRO LC-unit, the control system continues to operate using the previously valid
setting of the discharge period.
7.1 Setting the Volume of the PRO LC-Unit
 ThesizeofthePROLC-unitmustbesetinthecongurationmenuwiththetwobuttonsonthedriveunit(see 
 gure18).Pleasealsorefertotheoperatingchart(chart5,chapter6.8).
ATTENTION!
If the displayed setting does not correspond with the attached PRO LC-unit size it will result in incorrect
discharge amounts and wrong signals in the display (Display, LEDs).
or
gure18
ATTENTION!
Whenever a PRO LC-unit is removed from the lubricator and is replaced by another LC-unit, the control system
 assumesthatanew,completelylledPROLC-unitwasattached.
Therefore NEVER attach a PRO LC-unit that is not completely full!
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7.2 How to Replace the PRO LC-Unit
Drive system and circuit board must be protected from moisture. Exchanges should only be done in a dry place
and it must be ensured that no moisture enters the drive unit.
a) Turn the protection cover on the drive unit counter-clockwise and remove it.
b) Remove the empty PRO LC-unit. The display indicates “LC” and the red LED is blinking.
c) Remove the used battery set from the drive unit.
d) Insert the new battery set into the drive unit. Follow the directions of the arrows.
 e) RemovetheplugofthePROLC-unit(refertogure5,chapter4.2).
f) Push the PRO LC-unit into the protection cover until lubricant comes out of the opening
  (refertogure6,chapter4).
g) Place the new PRO LC-unit on the drive unit, turn it until the catch locks and the teeth of the PRO LC-unit
and the drive unit interlock. The control system automatically recognizes the new PRO LC-unit.
The display indicates “_ _” if the perma PRO was switched off prior to the replacement of the PRO LC-unit.
Or it indicates “99 % Vol.” if the perma PRO was switched on before the replacement.
You should only use completely full perma-tec PRO LC-units, in order to guarantee a trouble-free operation.
h) The lubrication system continues to operate with the previous setting of the discharge period.
i) If required, change lubricator settings (see chapter 6.8).
If the lubricator was ON before changing the LC-unit, it will automatically resume operation with existing
 settings.IfthelubricatorwasOFF,itmustbeturnedON(refertogure13,chapter6.5).