SKF ST-1240-GRAPH-4 User manual

ST-1240-GRAPH-4
CONTROL CENTRE FOR CENTRALISED LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Date:
16/9/2022
Document no:
ST-1240-GRAPH-4
Version: 1C
Read this manual before
installing or
commissioning the
product and keep it at
hand for later reference.

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EU Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Directives 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU,
Annex IV
The manufacturer declares under its sole 
harmonised legislation at the time of placing on the market.
Description:
Control centre for controlling various lubrication systems.
Type:
ST-1240-GRAPH-4
Year of construction:
See the rating plate
The following directives and standards were applied in the applicable areas:
2011/65/EU: ROHS II, including the addition (EU) 2015/863
2014/30/EU: Electromagnetic compatibility:
2014/35/EU: Low Voltage Directive
EN 61000-6-4:2011, for emissions EN 61000-6-2:2006, for immunity IEC 61010-1:2010
Muurame, 21 September 2021
Juha Kärkkäinen
Anssi Manninen
Design Office Manager
SKF Lubrication Management
Product Specialist
Electronic
Manufacturer: Oy SKF Ab Finland Teollisuustie 6 40951 Muurame FINLAND
UK Declaration of Conformity in accordance with Electromagnetic Compatibility
Regulations 2016 No. 1091, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
The licable
harmonised legislation at the time of placing on the market.
Technical documentation has been drawn up in accordance with Part B of Annex VII. The manufacturer undertakes to deliver the technical
documentation to national authorities in electronic format when so requested. The company authorised to compile the technical documents is
SKF (U.K.) Limited, 2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2RT, GBR.
Description:
Control centre for controlling various lubrication systems.
Type:
ST-1240-GRAPH-4
Year of construction:
See the rating plate
The following regulations and standards were applied in the applicable areas:
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 No. 3032
Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 No. 1091:
Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016:
EN 61000-6-4:2011, for emissions EN 61000-6-2:2006, for immunity IEC 61010-1:2010
Muurame, 15 June 2021
Juha Kärkkäinen
Anssi Manninen
Design Office Manager
SKF Lubrication Management
Product Specialist
Electronic
Manufacturer: Oy SKF Ab Finland Teollisuustie 6 40951 Muurame FINLAND

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Masthead
Manufacturer
Oy SKF Ab
Teollisuustie 6 (PO Box 80)
40951 MUURAME
E-mail: [email protected]
www.skf.com/lubrication
Authorised local distributors
- Great Britain -
SKF (U.K.) Limited,
2 Canada Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire,
OX16 2RT, GBR.
- North America -
SKF Lubrication Business Unit
Lincoln Industrial
5148 North Hanley Road, St. Louis,
MO. 63134 USA
- South America -
SKF Argentina Pte. Roca 4145,
CP 2001 Rosario, Santa Fe
Warranty
The instructions contain no statements regarding the warranty or liability for defects. That information can be found in our
General Terms of Payment and Delivery.
Training
We conduct detailed training in order to enable maximum safety and efficiency. We recommend taking advantage of this
training. For further information, contact your authorised SKF dealer or the manufacturer.

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Table of contents
Masthead ........................................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of contents.............................................................................................................................................................................4
Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout..................................................................................................................................6
1. Safety instructions.......................................................................................................................................................................9
General safety instructions.....................................................................................................................................................9
General electrical safety instructions ...................................................................................................................................10
General behaviour when handling the product.....................................................................................................................10
Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................................10
Persons authorised to use the product ................................................................................................................................10
1.5.1 Orientation for external technicians............................................................................................................................10
1.5.2 Provision of personal protective equipment ...............................................................................................................11
Foreseeable misuse.............................................................................................................................................................11
Referenced documents........................................................................................................................................................11
Modifying the product...........................................................................................................................................................11
Prohibition actions................................................................................................................................................................11
Painting plastic components and seals ..............................................................................................................................11
Safety markings on the product .........................................................................................................................................11
Notes on the type plate ......................................................................................................................................................12
Notes concerning CE marking ...........................................................................................................................................12
Notes related to the UKCA marking ...................................................................................................................................12
Note on China RoHS mark.................................................................................................................................................12
Emergency shutdown ........................................................................................................................................................13
Assembly, maintenance, fault, repair .................................................................................................................................13
Transport, installation, maintenance, malfunctions, repairs, shutdown for maintenance and disposal ..............................14
First start-up, daily start-up ................................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Residual risks.....................................................................................................................................................................15
2. ST-1240-GRAPH-4 CONTROL CENTRE .................................................................................................................................16
General description..............................................................................................................................................................16
3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................................18
4. MAIN COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................................................19
Main parts ............................................................................................................................................................................19
HMI Control panel ................................................................................................................................................................19
Indicator lamps.....................................................................................................................................................................19
Connection terminals ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Indicator inputs.....................................................................................................................................................................22
Pump control outputs and low level inputs ...........................................................................................................................22
Shut-off valves .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Spray air control...................................................................................................................................................................22
Alarm output external signal..............................................................................................................................................22
Interlocking inputs external signal ...................................................................................................................................22
5. DIMENSIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................................23
6. SPARE PARTS.........................................................................................................................................................................24
7. ST-1240-GRAPH-4 user interface.............................................................................................................................................25
General description..............................................................................................................................................................25
Main components.................................................................................................................................................................25
Displays ...............................................................................................................................................................................26
7.3.1 Start display ...............................................................................................................................................................26
7.3.2 Status display ............................................................................................................................................................26
7.3.3 Lubrication program phases ......................................................................................................................................29
7.3.4 User actions on status display ...................................................................................................................................30
Set value display and changing values ................................................................................................................................30
7.4.1 General ......................................................................................................................................................................30
7.4.2 Parameters to be set..................................................................................................................................................32
Configuration settings of the lubrication channel..................................................................................................................33
Other settings.......................................................................................................................................................................35
Entering password ...............................................................................................................................................................36
8. REMOTE CONTROL INTERFACE - WEB GATE .....................................................................................................................37

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Setting up the remote control............................................................................................................................................... 37
Launching the Web Gate..................................................................................................................................................... 37
9. REMOTE CONTROL VIA MOBILE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................ 40
Setting up the mobile device remote control........................................................................................................................ 40
10. STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
11. CONTACT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................... 40
12. APPENDICES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41
China RoHS Table............................................................................................................................................................. 41

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Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout
While reading these instructions, you will encounter various symbols, illustrations, and text layouts intended to help you navigate
and understand the instructions. Their meaning is explained below.
Safety alerts:
Activities that present specific hazards (to life and limb or possible damage to property) are indicated with safety alerts. Always
be sure to follow the instructions given in the safety alerts.
General warning
Dangerous voltage
Risk of slipping
Hot surface
Fire hazard
Device protected from danger of explosion
Danger of crushing
ESD protected device
General note
Use goggles
Disposal, recycling
Disposal of electrical and electronic devices
Warning level
Consequence
Probability
MORTAL DANGER
Serious injury, death
imminent
DANGER
Serious injury, death
possible
WARNING
Minor injury
possible
CAUTION
Property damage
possible

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Symbol
Meaning
¯
Instruction step
ñ
List item
ð
Conditions which must be met before the activities
described in the title clause
can be completed
ö
Related factors, causes or consequences
Conversion factors
length
1 mm = 0.03937 in.
area
1 cm² = 0.155 sq.in
volume
1 ml = 0.0352 fl.oz.
1 l = 2.11416 pints (US)
mass
1 kg = 2.205 lbs
1 g = 0.03527 oz.
density
1 kg/cc = 8.3454 lb./gal (US)
1 kg/cc = 0.03613 lb./cu.in.
force
1 N = 0.10197 kp
pressure
1 bar = 14.5 psi
temperature
°C = (°F32) x 5/9
output
1 kW = 1.34109 hp
acceleration
1 m/s² = 3.28084 ft./s²
speed
1 m/s = 3.28084 fpsec.
1 m/s = 2.23694 mph

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Abbreviations
approx.
approximately
°C
degrees Celsius
°F
degrees Fahrenheit
i.e.
in other words; that is
K
Kelvin
Oz.
ounce
etc.
et cetera
N
Newton
fl. oz.
fluid ounce
poss.
possibly
h
hour
in.
inch
incl.
including
s
second
psi
pounds per square inch
min.
minimum
d
day
sq.in.
square inch
max.
maximum
Nm
Newton metre
cu. in.
cubic inch
min
minute
ml
millilitre
mph
miles per hour
etc.
et cetera
ml/d
millilitres per day
rpm
revolutions per minute
e.g.
for example
cc
cubic centimetre
gal.
gallon
kW
kilowatt
mm
millimetre
lb.
pound
U
voltage
l
litre
hp
horse power
R
resistance
dB (A)
sound pressure level
kp
kilopond
I
current
>
greater than
f/s
feet per second
V
volt
<
less than
W
watt
±
plus/minus
AC
alternating current
Ø
diameter
DC
direct current
kg
kilogram
A
ampere
rh
relative humidity
Ah
Ampere hour

approximately
Hz
frequency [hertz]
=
equal to
NC
normally closed
%
per cent
NO
normally open

per mille

equal to or greater than

equal to or less than
mm2
square millimetre

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Danger Read and follow the operating instructions and operation description of this product. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in a serious injury or damage to the lubrication system or the
lubricated equipment.
General safety instructions
Putting the products into operation or operating them without having read the instructions is prohibited. The operator must
ensure that the instructions are read and understood by all persons who work with the product or who supervise or instruct
such persons. Retain the instructions for further use.
The product may only be used in awareness of the potential dangers, in proper technical condition, and according to the
information in this manual.
Any faults that could affect safety must be remedied according to responsibility. The supervisor must be notified immediately
in the event of malfunctions outside one's individual scope of responsibility.
Unauthorised changes may have unexpected effects on the safety and performance of the product, which is why making such
changes is prohibited. Only original SKF spare parts and SKF accessories may be used.
Any unclear points regarding proper condition or correct assembly/operation must be clarified. Operation is prohibited until
issues have been clarified.
The components used must be suitable for the intended use and the applicable operating conditions, e.g. max. operating
pressure and ambient temperature range, and must not be subjected to torsion, shear, or bending.
Figure 1.ST-1240-GRAPH control centre and the location of the safety label.
Dangerous voltage

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General electrical safety instructions
Electrical devices must be kept in proper condition. This must be ensured by periodic inspections in accordance with the
relevant applicable standards and technical rules. The type, frequency, and scope of the inspections must be determined in
accordance with the risk assessment to be carried out by the operator. Work on electrical components may only be performed
by qualified electricians. Connect the electrical power only in accordance with the valid terminal diagram and in observance of
the relevant regulations and the local electrical supply conditions.
Work on electrical components may be performed only in a voltage-free state and using tools suitable for electrical work. Do
not touch cables or electrical components with wet or moist hands.
Fuses must not be bridged. Always replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type.
The proper connection of the protective conductor must be ensured for products of protection class I. The specified enclosure
class must also be taken into account.
The operator must implement appropriate measures to protect vulnerable electrical devices from the effects of lightning during
use. The electrical device is not furnished with a grounding system for the dissipation of the electric charge and does not have
the voltage strength necessary to withstand the effects of lightning.
General behaviour when handling the product
Familiarise yourself with the functions and operation of the product. The specified assembly and operating steps and their
sequences must be observed.
Keep unauthorised persons away.
Always wear personal protective equipment.
Precautionary operational measures and instructions for the work must be observed.
In addition to these Instructions, general laws and regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection must be
observed.
Precautionary operational measures and instructions for the work must be observed. Uncertainty seriously endangers safety.
Safety-related protective and safety equipment must not be removed or modified and its function must not be altered and its
condition and operation must be checked at regular intervals.
If protective and safety equipment has to be dismantled, it must be reassembled immediately after finishing the work, and then
checked for correct function.
Remedy any faults that are within the scope of your responsibilities. Immediately inform your superior in the case of faults
beyond your competence.
Never use parts of the centralised lubrication system or of the machine as standing or climbing aids.
Intended use
SKF control centre is used for controlling various lubrication systems in accordance with the specifications, technical data and
limits stated in these instructions.
Usage is allowed exclusively for professional users in the frame of commercial and economic activities.
Persons authorised to use the product
Operator
A person who is qualified by training, knowledge and experience to carry out the functions and activities related to normal
operation. This includes avoiding possible hazards that may arise during operation.
Mechanical specialist
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise
during transport, installation, start-up, operation, maintenance, repair and disassembly.
Electrician
Person with appropriate professional education, knowledge and experience to detect and avoid the hazards that may arise from
electricity.
1.5.1 Orientation for external technicians
Prior to commencing any activities, external technicians must be informed by the end user at the place of operation. on site
safety provisions, applicable accident prevention procedures and the functions, guards and protective devices of the device to
be connected to the lubrication system.

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1.5.2 Provision of personal protective equipment
The end user must provide suitable personal protective equipment for the respective operation site and the intended use.
Foreseeable misuse
Any use differing from that stated in these instructions is strictly prohibited, particularly the following:
use outside the indicated temperature range, see Technical specifications ST-1240-GRAPH
use in areas with aggressive or corrosive materials (e.g. high ozone pollution);
use in areas with harmful radiation (e.g. ionising radiation);
feeding, forwarding or storing hazardous substances and mixtures described in Annex I pos. 25 of the CLP regulation (EG
1272/2008) and marked with warnings GHS01GHS06 and GHS08;
feeding, forwarding or storing the following: gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases, vapours or fluids whose vapour pressure
exceeds normal atmospheric pressure (1,013 mbar) by more than 0.5 bar at the maximum permissible operating temperature;
and
use in an explosion protection zone.
Referenced documents
In addition to this manual, the following documents must be observed by the target group:
Company instructions and approval rules
If applicable:
Safety data sheet of the lubricant used
project planning documents
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Instructions for other components for setting up the centralised lubrication system.
Modifying the product
Unauthorised alteration or modification may have unforeseeable effects on product safety and functionality. Therefore, any
unauthorised alteration or modification is expressly prohibited.
Prohibition actions
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due to statutory regulations and/or to avoid possible errors.
- Removal of protections against contact (see Figure 1, Risk of electric shock).
Painting plastic components and seals
The painting of the plastic components and seals of the products described is prohibited. Completely cover or remove plastic
components before painting the main machine.
Safety markings on the product
NOTE
Further to the findings of the workplace risk evaluation the operating company has to attach additional markings (e. g.
warnings, signs giving orders, prohibition signs or labelling as specified by CLP / GHS), where appropriate.

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Notes on the type plate
The type plate provides important data such as the type designation, order number, and sometimes regulatory characteristics.
To avoid loss of this data in case the type plate becomes illegible, it should be entered in the manual.
Figure 2
type plate
Notes concerning CE marking
CE marking is effected following the
requirements of the applied directives
requiring a CE marking:
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
substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS II)
Notes related to the UKCA marking
The UKCA conformity marking con-

the applicable legal provisions of
Great Britain.
Note on China RoHS mark
The China RoHS marking confirms that there
is no danger to persons or the environment
from the regulated substances contained
within the intended period of use (number in
the circle) of the product.

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Emergency shutdown
This is done by a course of action to be defined by the operator.
Assembly, maintenance, fault, repair
Prior to the start of this work, all relevant persons must be notified of it. At a minimum, the following safety measures must be
taken before any work is done:
Unauthorised persons must be kept away
Mark and secure the work area
Cover adjacent live parts
Dry any wet, slippery surfaces or cover them appropriately
Cover hot or cold surfaces appropriately
Where applicable:
Depressurise
Isolate, lock and tag out
Check to ensure live voltage is no longer present
Ground and short-circuit
The product should be protected as much as possible from humidity, dust, and vibration, and should be installed so that it is
easily accessible. Ensure an adequate distance from sources of heat and cold surfaces. Any visual monitoring devices present,
such as pressure gauges, min./max. markings, or oil level gauges must be clearly visible. Observe the mounting position
requirements.
Drill required holes only on non-critical, non-load-bearing parts of the operator's infrastructure. Use existing holes where
possible. Avoid chafe points. Immobilise any moving or detached parts during the work. Adhere to the specified torques.
If guards or safety devices need to be removed, they must be reinstalled immediately following conclusion of work and then
checked for proper function.
Check new parts for compliance with the intended use before using them.
Avoid mixing up or incorrectly assembling disassembled parts. Label parts. Clean any dirty parts

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Transport, installation, maintenance, malfunctions, repairs, shutdown for
maintenance and disposal
"All relevant persons must be informed of the activity prior to starting any work. Observe safe operating measures and
work instructions.
"Transport the products with suitable transportation and hoisting equipment using suitable work methods.
"Before conducting any work, depressurise the product or machine to which the product has been connected and
secure it against unauthorised activation.
"Unauthorised persons must be kept away
"Ensure through suitable measures that movable or detached parts are immobilised during the work and that no limbs
can get caught in between if there are any inadvertent movements.
"Assemble the product outside of the operating range of moving parts, at an adequate distance from any sources of
heat or cold. Be careful not to damage other units in the machine or vehicle or to impair their functionality during
installation.
"Dry up or cover any wet, slippery surfaces.
"Cover any hot or cold surfaces.
"Work on electrical components must be carried out by an electrician. Observe any waiting periods for discharging, if
necessary. Carry out work on electrical components using voltage insulated tools only.
"Make electrical connections only according to the information in the valid wiring diagram and taking the relevant
regulations and the local connection conditions into account.
"Do not touch cables or electrical components with wet or damp hands.
"Do not bypass any fuses. Replace any blown fuses with fuses of the same type and rating only.
"Do not drill holes into critical, load-bearing parts. Use existing boreholes whenever possible. Be careful not to damage
lines and cables when drilling.
"Observe any abrasion points. Protect the parts accordingly.
"All components used must be suitable for use at
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 and maximum ambient temperature.
"Do not subject any parts of the centralised lubrication system to torsion, shear or bending.
"Before using any parts, check them for contamination, clean if necessary.
"Lubricant lines should be primed with lubricant prior to installation. This makes it easier to bleed the system of air
afterwards.
"Observe the specified tightening torques. Use a calibrated torque wrench.
"When working with heavy parts, use suitable lifting tools.
"Avoid mixing up or wrong assembly order of dismantled parts. Mark these parts accordingly.
"If guards or safety devices need to be removed, they must be reinstalled immediately following conclusion of work and
then checked for proper function.
First start-up, daily start-up
Ensure that:
All safety devices are fully present and functional
All connections are properly connected
All parts have been correctly installed
All warning labels on the product are fully present, visible, and undamaged
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Cleaning
"There is a risk of fire and explosion when using flammable cleaning agents. Only use non-flammable cleaning agents
suitable for the purpose
"Do not use any aggressive or corrosive cleaning agents.
"Do not use a steam jet or a high pressure cleaner to clean the device. Electrical components may be damaged.
Observe the IP protection class.
"Cleaning work on energised components may be carried out by electricians only.
"Mark damp areas accordingly.

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Residual risks
Residual risk
Prevention/remedy
Lifecycle stage: Installation / start-up / operation / setting and retrofitting
Electrical shock caused by a
faulty or incorrectly connected
power cable
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device.
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Torn/broken wires, when
connected to moving devices
of the machines
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moving components in use.
Lifecycle stage: Failure, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair / removing from service and
disposal
Electrical shock from a faulty
power cable that has been
connected to electricity supply
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device.
Electrical shock from an open
and energised control centre
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electrical components.
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the energised
parts is intact and in place.

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2. ST-1240-GRAPH-4 CONTROL CENTRE
DANGER! Electrical connections must only be made by qualified electricians.
Operating voltage must be shut off before touching any parts with power supply.
Operating voltage must be shut off before opening any parts of the unit.
DANGER! Ensure that power to the unit is switched off during maintenance.
Smoking and producing open flames and sparks while working on or in the vicinity
of hydraulic systems is forbidden.
General description
ST-1240-GRAPH-4 is a microprocessor-based control centre for the SKF Single-line (MonoFlex) and SKF Progressive (ProFlex)
lubrication systems. The control centre can be used for controlling four separate lubrication channels. The centre controls
lubrication in accordance with the given settings and triggers an alarm for any possible malfunctions.

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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operation temperature
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
Operating voltage
115 V / 230 VAC, automatic range selection
Operating voltage range
93 to 132 V AC; 186 to 264 V AC
Operating voltage frequency
47 to 63 Hz
Power consumption
5.4 A/115 V AC, 2.2 A/230 V AC
Fuse
Circuit breaker, 6 A
Cable connections
Screw terminals for 2.5 mm² wires
Casing
380 x 300 x 210mm (w x h x d), painted RAL 7035
Protection class
IP65
Weight
10 kg
User interface
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Ethernet and USB port
EMC standards
EN61000-6-4, EN61000-6-2
IEC 61000 - 4 - 3, 10 V/m, control panel HMI
FCC Class A, control panel HMI
Electrical safety standards
EN61010-1
Power supply according to EN60950
IEC 61131-2, control panel HMI
UL 1604, control panel HMI
UL 508, control panel HMI

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4. MAIN COMPONENTS
Main parts
Main parts of the ST-1240-GRAPH-4 control centre are:
-main switch (pos. 7) on the side of the casing
-indicator lamps: a green indicator lamp for power (pos. 5) and a red indicator lamp for alarm (pos. 6) on the casing
cover
-HMI control panel (pos. 4) on the casing cover
-printed circuit board CB-105 (pos. 2) includes connectors for connecting the I/O connections for lubrication systems
-printed circuit board ST-105 (pos. 1) is the control unit of the centre
-power supply 115VAC, 230VAC/24VDC, 10A (pos. 3rication
system
Photo: Main parts
HMI Control panel
The HMI control panel is used to monitor and control the lubrication, to reset alarms and to monitor lubrication phases, set
lubrication parameters, initiate extra lubrication.
Indicator lamps
The centre cover has a green and red indicator lamp.
The green indicator lamp is always on when the power is on. The red indicator lamp for alarm indicates the status of a centre-
specific alarm relay, with the exception of when the centre is potential-free / power is off.
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Connection terminals
All the centr terminals, not including voltage supply (Connector X0), are located on the printed circuit
board CB-105.
Connector X0
Signal
L
Input voltage 115VAC/230VAC
N
Input voltage 115VAC/230VAC
PE
Protective ground
Connector
Signal
1
Indicator input, channel 1 (-)
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11
Indicator input, channel 1 (+)
2
Indicator input, channel 2 (-)
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12
Indicator input, channel 2 (+)
21
Indicator input, channel 3 (-)
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31
Indicator input, channel 3 (+)
22
Indicator input, channel 4 (-)
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32
Indicator input, channel 4 (+)
3
Low level input LL1, from pump 1
contact input
13
0V, low level input LL1
23
Low level input LL2, from pump 2
contact input
33
0V, low level input LL2
4
Channel 1, shut-off valve control
24V/ 2A
14
0V, channel 1, shut-off valve control
5
Channel 2, shut-off valve control
24V/ 2A
15
0V, channel 2, shut-off valve control
24
Channel 3, shut-off valve control
24V/ 2A
34
0V, channel 3, shut-off valve control
25
Channel 4, shut-off valve control
24V/ 2A
35
0V, channel 4, shut-off valve control
6
Pump 1 control, PC1
24V/2A
16
0V, Pump 1 control, PC1
7
ePump operating voltage
24V/5A
17
0V, ePump operating voltage
26
Pump 2 control, PC2
24V/2A
36
0V, Pump 2 control, PC2
27
ePump operating voltage
24V/5A
37
0V, ePump operating voltage