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perma STAR CONTROL TIMEperma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
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Translation of the
Original Operating Instructions
perma
STAR CONTROL TIME
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
The Expert in Lubrication Solutions
This operating manual is valid for the lubricator
perma STAR CONTROL TIME in sizes S60, M120 and L250.
© 2006 perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Without the specic 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: 08 / 01 / 2013
perma STAR CONTROL TIME
Table of Contents
1 VARIOUS 1
1.1 About this operating manual 1
1.1.1 Terms used 1
1.1.2 Usage of safety instructions 1
1.1.3 Danger signs 1
1.1.4 Tips 1
1.2 Delivery 2
1.3 Lubricator perma STAR CONTROL TIME 2
1.3.1 Markings 2
1.3.2 Intended usage 2
1.4 Legal requirements 3
1.4.1 Liability 3
1.4.2 Warranty 3
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION 4
2.1 Persons responsible for safety 4
2.2 General safety informations 4
2.3 Safety information for perma STAR CONTROL TIME 5
2.3.1 Safety during installation and maintenance 5
2.3.2 Safety when handling LC units 5
3 TECHNICAL DATA 6
3.1 Data sheet: power supply 6
3.1.1 Cable construction 6
3.1.2 Values 6
3.2 Product specications 6
3.2.1 Pin assignment 6
3.2.2 Components 7
3.2.3 Airborne noise emission 7
3.2.4 Function 8
3.2.5 Reference table for discharge amount per discharge cycle 8
3.3 Weights and measurements 8
3.4 Operating conditions 9
3.4.1 Temperatures 9
3.4.2 Ambient conditions 9
4 STORAGE 9
4.1 General storage information 9
4.1.1 Storage conditions 9
4.1.2 Storage periods 9
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5 STARTING AND OPERATING 10
5.1 Preparation 10
5.2 Before operation 10
5.3 Initial operation 10
5.4 During operation 11
6 CHANGING THE LC UNIT 12
6.1 General note 12
6.2 How to change the LC unit 12
7 DRIVE UNIT SETTINGS 13
7.1 Function display 13
7.2 Circuit board settings 13
7.2.1 Setting discharge amount 14
7.2.2 Setting volume of LC unit 14
7.3 Table of discharge 14
7.3.1 Examples for determining proper dip switch settings to achieve
optimal lubrication 15
7.3.2 Changing the discharge volume after the perma STAR CONTROL TIME
has been in operation/reset function 17
8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 18
9 DISPOSAL 19
10 ACCESSORIES FOR perma STAR CONTROL IMPULSE 19
10.1 Accessories 19
10.2 Replacement parts 19
11 SERVICE 19
12 SUGGESTION FOR PLC CONNECTION 20
12.1 Suggestion for PLC connection with one output signal 20
12.2 Suggestion for PLC connection with two output signals 21
12.3 Suggestion for PLC connection with three output signals 22
EC Declaration of Conformity
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1 VARIOUS
1.1 About this operating manual
♦ This operating manual is intended for the safe operation of the perma STAR
CONTROL TIME 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 be kept in a complete and easy to read condition.
1.1.1 Terms used
♦ Lubricator
In the following text, the “lubricator” will either be called “lubricator” or by its name
“perma STAR CONTROL TIME”.
♦ Lubrication Canister
In the following text, the “Lubrication Canister” will be called LC unit.
The user can order the LC unit lled with different oils and greases and in sizes
S60, M120 and L250.
1.1.2 Usage of safety instructions
All safety instructions in this operating manual are standardized.
1.1.3 Danger signs
Attention Danger!
This sign warns you of any danger to people’s health, life-threatening injuries
and death.
1.1.4 Tips
This sign alerts you to application tips which will help you in doing certain things
quicker and safer.
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1.2 Delivery
♦ perma STAR CONTROL TIME can be ordered and delivered according to custo-
mer specications in regards to type of grease and oil, size / content of LC unit.
♦ 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 claim
▪ of noticeable transport damage: directly to the forwarder
▪ of noticeable faults, shortcomings or defects: directly to your perma distributor.
1.3 Lubricator perma STAR CONTROL TIME
1.3.1 Markings
♦ The lubricator perma STAR CONTROL TIME is clearly marked with a label on
the drive system and a label on the LC unit.
♦ CE Mark on the drive unit
♦ Manufacturer:
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Hammelburger Straße 21
97717 Euerdorf, Germany
Fax: +49 (0) 9704 609-50 Homepage: www.perma-tec.com
1.3.2 Intended Usage
♦ The lubricator perma STAR CONTROL TIME
▪ supplies all lubrication points with oil and grease to a large extent continu-
ously, precisely and temperature independent up to a pressure build-up of
max 5 bar / 75 psi; can be turned off and on via the machine (machine
controlled).
▪ can be used for all lubrication points of sliding- and roller bearings, drive-
and transport chains, sliding guideways, open gears and seals.
▪ is intended for use on machinery and equipment where lubrication is only
to take place when the machine is running, and where a status report to the
machine is desired.
▪ is only to be used for the ordered purpose and purposes conrmed by
perma-tec.
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▪ is only to be used for operating conditions recommended in this operating
manual.
▪ is only to be used with settings and variations recommended by this
operating manual.
Any other usage, setting and variation is considered to be inappropriate.
1.4 Legal requirements
1.4.1 Liability
♦ The information, data and tips stated in this operating manual were up-to-date as
of the printing date.
No claims for already delivered lubricators 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 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.
1.4.2 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 perma-tec immediately after the defect or error
has been identied.
♦ The warranty expires in all instances where no liability claims can be enforced.
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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTION
2.1 Persons responsible for safety
♦ Operator
▪ The operator is any individual or legal entity who or which uses the
lubricator or on whose authority the lubricator is used.
▪ The operator or his safety ofcer must warrant,
- that all the relevant regulations, instructions and laws are adhered to;
- that only qualied personnel will work with and on the lubricator;
- that the operating manual is made available to the personnel
for all work done with and on the lubricator, and that the personnel
adhere to it;
- that unauthorized personnel are not allowed to work with and on the
lubricator;
- and that the safety regulations are adhered to when mounting the
lubricator or during maintenance.
♦ Qualiedpersonnel
Qualied personnel are persons who, by virtue of their training, experience,
instruction and information concerning the relevant standards and provisions,
accident prevention regulations and plant and operating conditions, as received
from the person responsible for the safety of the plant, are entitled to carry out
the activities required at any time so that any possible dangers or hazards can
be identied and avoided.
2.2 General safety instructions
♦ We are not laying claim to completeness as regards these safety instructions.
Please contact your local supplier if you have any queries 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:
▪ unqualied 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.
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♦ The lubricators must be lled with the correct oil or grease and must be set to
operate correctly without causing any hazards to people when set, installed, and
used for its intended purpose. This also pertains to their operation together with
the complete machine and its lubrication points.
♦ Make sure to prevent material damage by putting certain measures in place in
the case that the lubricator malfunctions.
♦ Operate the lubricator only when it is in perfect condition.
♦ Retrotting, changing or reconstructing the lubricator is not allowed. perma-tec
must be consulted rst.
♦ The LC unit should not be forced open.
2.3 Safety information for perma STAR CONTROL TIME
2.3.1 Safety during installation and maintenance
♦ Ensure that all workstations and trafc 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 on machines or in factories (i.e. to stop the machine).
2.3.2 Safety when handling the LC unit
♦ Avoid contact of oil and grease with eyes, skin, and clothing!
♦ Avoid swallowing of oil and grease!
♦ Prevent oil and grease from getting into soil or sewer system!
♦ Observe safety data sheets of oils and greases! 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.
♦ Oil and grease on trafc ways will increase the danger of slipping! Therefore,
immediately clean oil and grease from oors!
♦ Only use original LC units from perma-tec!
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3 TECHNICAL DATA
3.1 Data sheet: power supply
3.1.1 Cable construction:
Conductor cross-sectional dimensions: 4 x 0.25 mm2
Flexible cord construction: Cu ex 32 x Ø 0.1 mm blk
Insulation: PVC Ø 1.3 + 0.05
wall thickness abt. 0.32 mm
Cable covering: PUR / black
3.1.2 Values
Line resistance: 79.9 Ω/km at 20 °C (68 °F)
Safe temperature: static condition: -25 to +70 °C (-13 to 158 °F)
dynamic condition: -5 to +70 °C (23 to 158 °F)
Output load each max. 400 mA, short-circuit proof
Cableisdragchainqualied,approvedforthesmallestbendingradius60mm.
Power supply 15 to 25 V DC (max. 30 V DC, 5 % residual ripple) must be ap-
plied for at least 2 minutes in order to achieve the correct discharge period!
Typical current consumption 0.2 A (current at make can be up to 1.2 A).
Max. output load (Pin 2 + 4) cannot exceed 400 mA each.
3.2 Productspecications
3.2.1 Pin assignment
Pin assignment cable colour signal
1 brown current +
2 white LED green digital
3 blue current -
4 black LED red digital
Pin assignment of the connector
on the lubricator
2
1
4
3
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