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Calibration

CALIBRATION

Testers are verified using 0 876 specific gravity, 150 SUS (32 cSt) Mobil / DTE 24 hydraulic oil  An optional 5 or 10 point 

calibration certificate, traceable to NIST, ISO 9001, is available from the factory  An optional 10 point calibration can be 

performed for increased accuracy 

Model Number Designations

Model Number

Nominal Port Size

Flow Rate

F7164 and F7165

SAE 12 or G 3/4

2 00…30 0 gpm (7 50…114 lpm)

F7160 and F7162

SAE 16 or G 1

3 00…85 0 gpm (15 0…321 lpm)

F7161 and F7163

SAE 24 or G 1-1/2

7 00…199 9 gpm (26 0…757 lpm)

Table 5: Model number designations

READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING THE TESTER. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING 

PRODUCT INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE, CALL YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER OR THE FACTORY FOR MORE INFORMATION.

General Information

The power measurements are derived from the product of flow and pressure 

H.P. = GPM × PSI

1714

H.P. = liters/min × Bar

447.40

kW = liters/min × kg/cm²

611

H.P. = liters/min × kg/cm²

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 operating temperature for 

mobile machinery is 150° F (66° C) 

•  Testing is easier and faster if quick disconnect couplers are used to install the Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer 
•  For complete descriptions of the following basic hydraulic tests using the Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer, see 

"Test Procedures" on page 18

:

◊  "Tee" Test
◊  Inline System Test
◊  Control Valve and Bi-directional Hydraulic Motor Test
◊  Bi-Directional Cylinder Test
◊  Hydrostatic Transmission Diagnostics

THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR GENERAL APPLICATION ONLY. FOLLOW ANY INFORMATION FURNISHED BY 

THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MACHINE’S HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS. SPECIFIC SYSTEMS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC  

TEST PROCEDURES.

•  Do a preliminary check of the hydraulic system’s oil supply, pump speed, oil lines and cylinder rods, as well as an external 

leak check, prior to installing the Flo-Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer 

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June 2022

TST-UM-02433-EN-02

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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