SKF SP/SFE 30/3003 User manual

Pulse Generator
Productseries SP/SFE 30/3003
compliant with ATEX Directive 94/9/EC
for oil and grease lubrication systems
designed to consume 0,1 to 50 cm³/min
General remarks
Group SP/SFE 30/3003 pulse generators
are used to monitor oil and grease volumet-
ric flow rates of 0,1 to 50 cm³/min at a
maximum permissible operating pressure of
600 bars.
Group SP/SFE 30/3003 pulse generators
are mainly used on metal-forming machines
and for the lubrication of cylinders and
compressors.
The pulse generator, a mechanical device,
does not have any potential ignition source.
The built-in floating contact can be used as
a simple electrical device in intrinsically safe
circuits in accordance with DIN EN 60079-
11, Section 5.7.
The pulse generator can be used in zone 1
and 21 (intrinsically safe) with an Ex i
certificated electric power supply.
The limit values for the switching contact
can be found on page 3 in “Technical Data
=> Electrical System” and must not be
exceeded.
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How it works
The lubricant flows from the inlet port
through duct KR into outlet chamber D4
( Fig. 1). Piston K1 moves to the left. The
control bolt with balls E1 locks piston K2. The
lubricant in outlet chamber D1 is pressed
through the right-hand annular groove of
piston K2 to the outlet port. When piston K1
reaches the end position on the left, the
locking of piston K2 is terminated.
The lubricant flows from the inlet port
through duct KML into outlet chamber D2
( Fig. 2). Piston K2 moves to the right. The
control bolt with balls E1 locks piston K1. The
lubricant in outlet chamber D3 is pressed
through the right-hand annular groove of
piston K1 to the outlet port. When piston K2
reaches the end position on the right, the
locking of piston K1 is terminated.
The lubricant flows from the inlet port
through duct KL into outlet chamber D1.
Piston K1 moves to the right. The control
bolt with balls E1 locks piston K2. The
lubricant in outlet chamber D4 is pressed
through the left-hand annular groove of
piston K2 to the outlet port. When piston K1
reaches the end position on the right, the
locking of piston K2 is terminated.
The lubricant flows from the inlet port
through duct KMR into outlet chamber D3
( Fig. 1, K1 position right). Piston K2
moves to the left. The control bolt with balls
E1 locks piston K1. The lubricant in outlet
chamber D2 is pressed through the lefthand
annular groove of piston K1 to the outlet port.
The sequence described above is repeated
as long as the lubricant flows.
After the procedure described above is com-
pleted, reed contact S1 in the switch part is
closed once and opened once by the ring
magnet affixed to piston K1. The switching
pulses are generated at a rate proportional
to the volumetric flow. They are fed to the
connected pulse evaluator and monitored by
the built-in timer. If the switching period is
longer than the set monitoring time, a fault
is signaled.
Fig. 3
Dimension drawing of pulse generator SP /SFE 30/3003
II 2G c IIC T4 Gb
II 2D c IIIC T135°C Db
24-2583-2526
24,5
16
35
170
23,5
13,5
65
11
ø6,4 50
G1/4
M4
72
35,5
max. 600 bar
3
1
SP/SFE 30/3003
Grounding cable clamp
D2 2 K D3
KLKR
D
1
1
K K ML E1KMR 4 D
1
3
Fig. 1
Outlet
Inlet
ML1 1
L
2 2
4
1
3
1
3
R
D K K
K
D K
S
D
D
K
Outlet
Inlet
Fig. 2
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Technical data
General information
Type of enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II 2G c IIC T4 Gb
II 2D c IIIC T135°C Db
Mounting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . any
Ambient temperature range . . . . . . . . . –20 to +40 °C
Lubricant temperature range . . . . . . . . –15 to +70 °C
Vibration resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 x g
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,1 kg
Hydraulic system
Operating pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 to 600 bars
Control pressure loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . approx. 4 bars
Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mineral, synthetic and
ecofriendly oils, grease
based on mineral oil
Service viscosity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 12 mm²/s
Worked penetration . . . . . . . . . . . . . > 260 1/10 mm
Volumetric flow range . . . . . . . . . . . . 0,1 to 50 cm³/min
Volume/pulses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0,34 cm³ 1) 2)
Electrical system
Type of contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reed contact
Voltalge Ui. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 V DC
Current Ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 mA
Capacity Ci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 nF
Inductivity Li. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 µH
Connection
Type of connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . plug, DIN 43 650-A
Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 +PE
1) One pulse comprises the opening or closing of the reed contact.
2) Volume/pulse = 0,68 cm³ when a pulse monitoring unit is used
(opening till reopening or closing to reclosing of reed contact).
Designation Order No.
SP/SFE 30/3003 pulse generator 24-2583-2526
Designation Order No.
Straight connector 406-411
G 1/4" for Ø 6 mm tubing
Straight connector 96-1108-0058
G 1/4" for Ø 8 mm tubing
!Note!
The customer must comply with the specific requirements
for the necessary cable section area (4 mm2) and the kind and
length of the grounding cable to be connected to the pulse
generator.
For the connection of the grounding cable, ATEX regulations
must be followed!
The switching of a pulse counter must be supplied by an
intrinsically safe circuit, e.g. through the installation of an ATEX-
compliant isolating switch by the customer. During maintenance
work, it is only permissible to use tools intended for use in explo-
sive areas, or a non-explosive atmosphere must be assured. The
user must make sure through their choice of the lubricant to be
delivered that no chemical reactions capable of serving as
ignition sources will occur in conjunction with the explosive
atmosphere expected.
CAUTION
For all systems described in this
brochure, see important product usage
information on the back cover.
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must be read and followed.
Not all lubricants are suitable for use in centralized lubrication systems. SKF does offer an
inspection service to test customer supplied lubricant to determine if it can be used in a central-
ized system. SKF lubrication systems or their components are not approved for use with gases,
liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution and fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding normal
atmospheric pressure (1 013 mbar) by more than 0,5 bar at their maximum permissible
temperature.
Hazardous materials of any kind, especially the materials classified as hazardous by European
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