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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the
Dropsa
VIP5 Pro controller – controller –
The control device for Lubrication Systems
The Controller subject of this operating and maintenance manual is an evolution of the Vip5 Pro Atex family of
advanced lubrication control system. It maintains all its basic features and has additional functions and features such as
the ability to directly switch on/off three-phase pump and other devices. This product is certificated for Equipment and
protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres that in compliance with the ATEX Directive
94/9 CE.
It is possible to obtain the latest documentation by visiting our website,
This manual contains important operating and safety information for users of this product. It is essential that you carefully
read this manual and conserve a copy with the product so that other users may consult it at any time.
1.1 DEFINITION OF LUBRICATION AND STANDBY PHASE, LUBRICATION PHASE, AND LUBRICATION CYCLE
In this manual the
LUBRICATION PHASE
and
LUBRICATION CYCLE
refer to the specific
instances when the lubrication pump is operating
to provide lubrication in a system.
The
LUBRICATION CYCLE
is made up of:
Cycle
Start
->
Control
of a sensor device ->
Delay
time
to allow sensor device to stabilize ->
Wait
Time
before another Cycle Start. This sub-cycle can be
repeated as many times as required and the
completion of this repetition is considered the
LUBRICATION PHASE.
Fig. 1 illustrates this
graphically.
The
STANDBY PHASE
defines the interval between each
LUBRICATION PHASE
.
2. PRODUCT MARKING
On the door of
VIP5 Pro controller
is placed the label of Atex marking (fig. 2).
2.1
Legend of the ATEX marking
II
Device Group: all areas at risk of explosion (not for
use in underground mines and their above ground
equipment)
2GD
The categories define which zones the devices
may be used in. The classification states how frequently
and in what concentration the ignitable mixture occurs.
Furthermore, differentiation is made as to whether the
hazard is due to gases, vapors and mists or due to dust.
EEx d
Identifier: define the electrical device.
IIB+H2
Explosion Group: device group II is sub-divided into Explosion Groups A, B or C. This classification is dependent on
the typical material properties of the gases and vapors that occur. The hazard level of materials increases from Explosion
Group IIA to IIC.
T6
Temperature class for inflammable gas.
T 85°C
Max surface temperature for combustible dust.
IP65
Protection grade
ATTENTION: Automatic Control device
This control device is designed to automatically activate solenoid valve, motors, pumps and other
control devices based on timer or other inputs.
Failure to follow safety information may lead to serious personel injury.
Fig.1 A Lubrication Phase can comprise of many Lubrication Cycles
Cycle
Start
Control
Delay
Wait
Lubrication Phase
Lubrication Cycle
Lubrication Cycle can be repeated
