SKF LAGM 1000E User manual

SKF LAGM 1000E
Instructions for use

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Table of contents
EC Declaration of conformity ....................................................................................3
1. Application .......................................................................................................4
2. Description.......................................................................................................4
3. Technical data ..................................................................................................4
4. Installing or replacing battery...........................................................................4
5. Assembly instructions.......................................................................................5
6. How to use.......................................................................................................5
6.1 Menu functionality......................................................................................................... 6
6.2 Sub total and total counter........................................................................................... 7
6.3 Calibration of the meter................................................................................................ 7
6.3.1 Calculate the correction factor........................................................................... 7
6.3.2 Calculate the calibration factor.......................................................................... 7
6.3.3 Change the calibration factor............................................................................. 8
6.4 Change the displayed units .......................................................................................... 9
6.5 Change auto shut off time............................................................................................ 9
6.6 Change backlight..........................................................................................................10
Original instructions

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EC Declaration of conformity
We,
SKF Maintenance Products
Kelvinbaan 16
3439 MT Nieuwegein
The Netherlands
herewith declare that the following product:
SKF Grease Meter
LAGM 1000E
has been designed and manufactured in accordance with:
EMC DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC as outlined in the harmonized norm for
EN 61000-6-2:2005
EN 61000-6-4:2007
EN 61000-6-3:2007
EUROPEAN ROHS DIRECTIVE 2011/65/EU
Nieuwegein, The Netherlands,
January 2013
Sébastien David
Manager Product Development and Quality

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1. Application
The SKF Grease Meter LAGM 1000E accurately measures the amount of grease applied to
a bearing or other lubrication point. The grease meter can be connected to grease pumps
that are air driven, electrically driven or hand operated.
2. Description
The grease meter measures the grease quantity that passes through the meter. The grease
quantity dispensed can be displayed as cm3, gram, oz or fl oz (US). The grease meter is
easily calibrated, and the display is equipped with a backlight for use in dark environments.
3. Technical data
Suitable grease consistency NLGI 0 - NLGI 3
Maximum pressure 70 MPa (10 000 psi)
Thread connection M10 ™1
Maximum flow 1 000 cm3/min (34 us fl oz/min)
Accuracy ± 3% up to 30 MPa (4 300 psi)
± 5% from 30 to 70 MPa (4 300 - 10 000 psi)
Weight 0,3 kg (0.66 lb)
Battery type 1 ™AA (1,5 V)
Battery life 50 hours with backlight
2 000 hours without backlight
10 000 hours without displaying (in stand-by
mode, see 6.5)
Low power indication LOBAT
Operating conditions -20 °C to +54 °C (-4°F to +130 °F)
IP level 67
4. Installing or replacing battery
Carefully remove the rubber protective sleeve.
Check polarity when inserting battery. Dispose of
the batteries in accordance with local regulations.
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5. Assembly instructions
Replace the lubrication pipe or high-pressure hose on your grease pump or grease gun
with the grease meter assembly. If wanted the extension pipe with nozzle can be replaced
by the extension hose (1077601).
6. How to use
Mobile installation with a grease gun or pump
There are two ways to start the Grease Meter. Either use it (pump grease through it) or
press the button to conitnue with the previous measurement:
The display lights up:
To reset the Grease Meter after each dispensing press the button.
(The RESET text shows that in this menu the left button has the reset function.)
An alternative way to reset the meter is to wait untill the auto shut off time
(see chapter 6.5) has elapsed and restart the meter by pumping grease though it.
To light up the display when working in dark environments press the button.
The light will automatically switch off 5 seconds after the grease flow has stopped.
The battery symbol indicates how much power is left in the batteries.
Permanent installation (in conjunction with an automatic lubrication systems)
Activate this mode by setting the auto shut off time to “stby” (see chapter 6.5).
In this mode the display don’t activate when it detects grease flow.
The Grease Meter measures the amount passing through it.
Use the button to turn the display on or off (>2 seconds to turn it off).
When this mode is active there is a “STBY”
in the lower right corner on the display.

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This mode is for permanent installation on a pipe to check amount passing through the
pipe. This mode is very battery efficient. The batteries can last several years.
6.1 Menu functionality
To enter the menu press the and buttons at the same time.
The first option in the menu is the sub total counter.
Press ENTER (left button) to display this value and
reset it if required or press NEXT (right button) for the
following option in the menu.
The second option in the menu is total counter. Press
ENTER (left button) to display this value and reset it if
required or press NEXT (right button) for the following
option in the menu.
The third option in the menu is for calibration of the
grease meter. Press ENTER (left button) to display
the calibration value and adjust it if required or press
NEXT (right button) for the following option in the
menu.
The fourth option in the menu is for displayed units.
Press ENTER (left button) to display or change the
used unit or press NEXT (right button) for the following
option in the menu.
The fifth option in the menu is the auto shut off time.
Press ENTER (left button) to display or change the
auto shut off time or NEXT (right button) for the
following option in the menu.
The last option in the menu is to set the light level
of backlight. Press ENTER (left button) to display
or change the light level of backlight or NEXT
(right button) for the first option in the menu.
It is always possible to exit the menus and return to normal measuring state by pressing
the and buttons at the same time.

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6.2 Sub total and total counter
The grease meter is equipped with a SUB TOTAL and TOTAL counter that can be reset.
Go to the counter option in the menu (see 6.1) to display this value and possibly reset it.
The display shows:
Press ENTER (the left button). The display
shows:
This shows you the SUB TOTAL amount of grease
that has passed the meter since the last reset.
To reset the sub total counter, press ZERO (right button).
To exit the menu press EXIT (left button).
The TOTAL counter is set in the same manner.
6.3 Calibration of the meter
The grease meter can be calibrated for different grease types, characteristics and densities.
6.3.1 Calculate the correction factor
Correction factor = real quantity / shown quantity
Example:
500 grams of grease have been dispensed.
The grease meter shows 485 GRAM.
Correction factor = 500 / 485 = 1,03
6.3.2 Calculate the calibration factor
The new calibration factor = the old calibration factor x the correction factor.
Example:
The old calibration factor is 700.
The correction factor is calculated as 1,03.
The new calibration factor = 700 x 1,03 = 721

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6.3.3 Change the calibration factor
Go to the calibration option in the menu (see 6.1)
to display and change the calibration factor.
Press ENTER (left button). The display shows the
current calibration factor:
The highlighted digit can be stepped up by pressing
STEP (right button):
To highlight the next digit, press ENTER (left button):
Continue to press STEP and ENTER to set the correct
calibration factor.
When the last digit has been accepted by pressing
ENTER, the display shows:
Press ENTER (left button) to accept and save the new
calibration or press CANCEL (right button) to cancel the
changes and return to the old calibration factor.

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6.4 Change the displayed units
The grease meter can show the grease amount in four different units cm3, gram, oz, and
fl oz (US).
Go to the unit option in the menu (see 6.1) to display
and change the used unit.
Press ENTER (left button), the display shows:
Press STEP (right button) to step to next unit:
Press ENTER (left button) to accept and save the
new unit.
6.5 Change auto shut off time
The grease meter can set to automatically shut off after 2 seconds, 4 seconds,
1 minute, 4 minutes or 8 minutes or work in STANDBY mode.
Press ENTER (left button): the display will show:
Press STEP (right button) to move forward to the
next time or STANDBY mode.
Press ENTER (left button) to accept and save the
new time.

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6.6 Change backlight
The backlight of the grease meter can be set to low or how power setting.
Press ENTER (left button): the display will show:
Press ENTER (left button) to choose low power setting
or press STEP (right button) to change to:
Press ENTER (left button) to choose high power setting
or press STEP (right button) to go back to previous
choice.

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