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Maintenance / Troubleshooting

MAINTENANCE / TROUBLESHOOTING

The Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer is designed to give years of trouble-free service  However, if trouble is 

suspected, a few simple checks can be made 

PC Connectivity

If there are connection issues with newer versions of Windows:
1   Make sure the unit and PC are connected with a USB A/B cable 
2   Check the cable for any signs of damage and replace, if damaged 
3   Restart the PC with the unit connected to it 
4   Run the application in 

Compatibility

 

Mode

  To do this, right-click on the software icon and click 

Properties

  Under the 

Compatibility

 tab, check the box for 

Run the program as an administrator

 under the 

Privilege Level

 category 

OTE: 

N

If step 4 does not work, check the box for 

Run this program in compatibility mode for:

 under 

Compatibility Mode

  

Using the activated drop-down menu, select the version of Windows that applies to your PC configuration 

Load Valve

If the valve fails to load the system, remove the valve body and check for foreign material, worn parts or seals 

Flow

The absence of any flow reading may indicate a blockage of the turbine  
1   Remove the retaining ring from the inlet port and carefully remove the turbine assembly  Remove any material that may 

be preventing easy rotation of the rotor 

2   Reassemble and attempt a flow reading again  
3   If the tester still fails to indicate flow, return the tester to the factory  For return procedures, see 

"Return Goods Authorization" on page 27

 

Burst Discs

The burst discs are designed to rupture at a specified pressure  Testers provide protection from excessive pressure in either 

direction (7500 PSI differential) with two internal burst discs that, when ruptured, bypass flow around the loading valve  If 

rupture occurs, replace the burst discs 

WARNING

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK, RETURN THE TESTER(S) TO THE FACTORY FOR 

REPLACEMENT OF THE BURST DISC HOUSING AND THE BURST DISCS. INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO 

EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IF THE BURST DISCS ARE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY.

Gather the following tools and parts:
•  5/8 in  open-end box wrench
•  ≥ 0…50 pound-inch torque wrench
•  Burst disc housing

◊  Housing; F5144 (1 each)
◊  Ring support; F6567 (1 each)
◊  O-ring, 2-015; F3137-015 (1 each)
◊  Backup O-ring, 2-015; F1015-015 (1 each)

•  Burst discs

◊  F1614-7500 (2 each)

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Summary of Contents for Flo-tech Flo-Check F7164 Series

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Page 3: ...w 9 Running the Software and Viewing Realtime Data 10 Recording Measurements to a File 10 Recording a File 11 Recording a File While in Run Mode 11 Entering Run or Record Mode 12 Recording Modes 12 Lo...

Page 4: ...res 18 Standard Test Conditions 18 Tee Test 19 Inline System Test 20 Control Valve and Bi directional Hydraulic Motor Test 21 Bi directional Cylinder Test 22 Hydrostatic Transmission Diagnostics 23 Ot...

Page 5: ...nsibility of the purchaser OVERVIEW The Flo Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer can be used as a stationary or portable tester for both industrial and mobile hydraulic system diagnostics and analysis...

Page 6: ...ty factor capable of 10 000 PSI 689 Bar transients Operating Pressure 6000 PSI 414 Bar 41 4 MPa 420 kg cm capable of 10 000 PSI 689 Bar transients Internal Burst Disc 7500 PSI DP Pressure Drop See Flo...

Page 7: ...n kg cm 611 H P liters min kg cm 456 2 H P liters min MPa 44 74 kW liters min Bar 600 kW liters min MPa 60 Make all tests at the same operating temperature to provide consistency of results A typical...

Page 8: ...lic System Analyzer interface uses the Microsoft Human Interface Driver HID This driver is installed with Windows operating systems that support USB The first time you connect the device to your PC yo...

Page 9: ...as a menu bar buttons with common functions and alarm indicators Figure 1 Flo Check USB hydraulic system analyzer screen Measurement over a 1 second time period Color Indication Alarm Indication Digit...

Page 10: ...l measurements can be saved to a comma separated value csv file This file type is a generic text file with the data separated by commas and can be read by many spreadsheet applications such as Excel a...

Page 11: ...uble click on the file from the list Data on the digital displays and the strip chart is updated once per second The message Recording also displays under the Run button to indicate the software is in...

Page 12: ...ptured Point displays under the Run button for approximately one second to indicate the software has recorded one point to the csv file 5 Continue clicking Manual Capture to append more points to the...

Page 13: ...roll through the data The current incoming data is not lost while you view the history data so you can view it while the Hydraulic System Analyzer is in Run or Record mode When finished viewing the hi...

Page 14: ...all alarm events time value alarm level in another form These alarm events are also recorded to the csv file when in Record mode Changing Alarm Settings 1 If in the Run or Record mode click Stop 2 Se...

Page 15: ...nu to display the alarm events for each measurement Figure 5 Alarm History screen 3 Click Clear History at the bottom of the form to erase captured alarms 4 Click the red X in the upper right corner t...

Page 16: ...XP and Windows 2000 is C Documents and Settings user name My Documents Flo tech Hydraulic System Analyzer Configurations The default location for saving a configuration file for Windows Vista is C Use...

Page 17: ...without worrying about calibration files Resetting Zero for the Pressure Transducer 1 Select Tools Calibration from the main menu Figure 6 Calibration screen 2 Select the Pressure or Flow radio butto...

Page 18: ...DRAULIC COMPONENTS SPECIFIC SYSTEMS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TEST PROCEDURES Standard Test Conditions 1 Install the Hydraulic System Analyzer as described in one of the following test procedures Tee Test...

Page 19: ...livers a constant low flow at zero pressure and at maximum pressure suggests suction problems Relief Valve Test 1 Put a control valve into a power output mode with the output flow blocked such as a cy...

Page 20: ...ecifications A decrease in flow from zero pressure to maximum pressure indicates the pump condition A pump that delivers a constant low flow at zero pressure and at maximum pressure suggests suction p...

Page 21: ...ency Control Valve and Bi directional Hydraulic Motor Test Flo Check Figure 9 Control Valve and Bi directional Hydraulic Motor Test Motor Test No Load 1 Open the Hydraulic System Analyzer loading valv...

Page 22: ...e flow and RPM meet specifications it could indicate a relief valve problem or DCV problem For complete information visit www badgermeter com and select Petroleum Fluids under Products Variable Area H...

Page 23: ...iagnostics Install the Hydraulic System Analyzer into the system between the pump discharge port and the inlet of the hydraulic motor PV Flow Bi directional Reservoir Case Drain MF Flo Check Figure 11...

Page 24: ...load indicates a loss of the motor s efficiency OTE N If the motor does not have a case drain it cannot be loaded on the discharge side Other Test Procedures Case Drain You can check the case drain f...

Page 25: ...flow reading may indicate a blockage of the turbine 1 Remove the retaining ring from the inlet port and carefully remove the turbine assembly Remove any material that may be preventing easy rotation o...

Page 26: ...hen the second burst disc 5 Verify that the burst discs are seated Be careful not to scratch the surface of the discs 6 Insert the burst disc housing with the O ring and backup O ring into the port of...

Page 27: ...ure 14 Flow vs pressure drop OTE N For Flow vs Pressure Drop information on the F7164 and F7165 models please contact the factory RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION When returning equipment for service a Retu...

Page 28: ...ring in this document are the property of their respective entities Due to continuous research product improvements and enhancements Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifi...

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