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Flo-Check

®

 USB Hydraulic System Analyzer

Installation & Programming Instructions

Form No. 05-SGN-PM-00191 02/12 

Page 29

Return Goods Authorization

When returning equipment for service, a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be obtained from 

our Customer Service Department. Please contact them by phone at 800-433-5263 or 262-639-6770 or by 
e-mail to [email protected].

All returns go to the following address and must include the RGA number on the outside of the box:

Flo-tech

Division of Racine Federated Inc.

8635 Washington Avenue

Racine, WI  53406-3738  USA

Attn:  RGA # xxx-xxxx

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household 
waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

For information on how to recycle this product responsibly in your country, please visit:

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Summary of Contents for Flo-Check USB

Page 1: ...aulic System Analyzer Installation Programming Instructions 8635 Washington Avenue Racine WI 53406 Tel 800 433 5263 or 262 639 6770 Fax 800 245 3569 or 262 639 2267 E Mail info flo tech com www flo tech com ...

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Page 3: ...ory 13 Displaying and Hiding Individual Graph Plots 13 Adjusting the Graph Scales 13 Displaying Graph Gridlines 13 Clearing the Graph 13 Using the Alarms 13 Changing Alarm Settings 14 Resetting the Alarms 14 Viewing Alarm History 15 Saving Loading Software Configurations 16 To Save a Software Configuration 16 To Load a Software Configuration 16 Calibration 17 To Reset Zero for the Pressure Transdu...

Page 4: ... the PC application the Hydraulic Analyzer offers a straightforward method of monitoring system parameters complete with data acquisition Specifications Material Housing 6013 T351 Anodized aluminum Turbine Rotor T416 Stainless steel Rotor Supports 6061 T6 Aluminum Seals Viton standard EPR optional Ball Bearings 440 C Stainless steel Hub Cones 6061 T6 Aluminum alloy Temperature Probe T303 Stainless...

Page 5: ...Data Acquisition Sample Rate 10 kHz PC Screen Update Record Rate Flow 1 second average 10K samples Temperature 1 second average 10K samples Pressure 1 second min max average 10K samples Calibration Testers are calibrated with 0 876 specific gravity 150 SUS 32 cSt Mobil DTE 24 hydraulic oil Standard calibration is done using 5 points and is traceable to NIST ISO 9001 An optional 10 point calibratio...

Page 6: ...ture for mobile machinery is 150 F 66 C 2 Testing will be easier and faster if quick disconnect couplers are used to install the Flo Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer 3 Complete descriptions of the following basic hydraulic tests using the Flo Check USB Hydraulic System Analyzer can be found starting on page 18 a Tee Test b Inline System Test c Control Valve and Bi directional Hydraulic Motor Te...

Page 7: ...SB B Male cable can be used The initial connection is easy and uses standard drivers within Windows that do not require special driver installation by the operator The Hydraulic 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 your computer automatically detects...

Page 8: ...tion to the graphical and digital displays the main screen also consists of a menu bar buttons with common functions and alarm indicators FIGURE 1 Flo Check USB Hydraulic Analyzer Screenshot Measurement over a 1 second time period Color Indication Alarm Indication Digital Indication Graphical Display Record to File Average Pressure Green Minimum Pressure Dark Green Maximum Pressure Dark Green Aver...

Page 9: ...he collection of data Recording Measurements to a File All 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 and Corel Quattro Pro These spreadsheet programs can then re graph and manipulate the data All measurements taken as shown in Table 1 on page 8 ...

Page 10: ...3 Record Data File to Screenshot Note The default location for saving a log file for Windows XP and Windows 2000 is C Documents and Settings user name My Documents Flo tech Hydraulic Analyzer Datalog The default location for saving a log file for Windows Vista is C Users user name Documents Flo tech Hydraulic Analyzer Datalog Note If you wish to record over an existing file double click on the fil...

Page 11: ...e in Run mode When Entering Run or Record Mode The menu will disappear when entering Run or Record mode and return when pressing the Stop button This blocks changes from being made while the software is collecting measurements which can cause gaps in the collection process Entering the Run or Record mode also causes a blue indicator to flash in the Log Interval frame This indicates the Hydraulic A...

Page 12: ...ompared to the log interval in seconds For convenience the elapsed time is also displayed in hours and minutes on the lower right hand side of the software application The default Log Interval setting is 4 hours when launching the application This is sufficient for most tests and also allows using the software without having to adjust the Log Interval first If the operator doesn t need to setup a ...

Page 13: ...ls the visibility A checked box displays the plot and a un checked box hides the plot Adjusting the Graph Scales The scale of each plot Pressure Temperature and Flow Rate can be independently adjusted so the plot is displayed over most of the graph height The pressure scale is located on the left hand side of the graph while the temperature and flow rate scales are located on the right hand side U...

Page 14: ... 4 Alarm Settings Screenshot 3 Use the Up Down arrows to adjust the level of each alarm to the desired position 4 Press the Exit button when finished The alarm level for each measurement is indicated on the strip chart by the highlighted area shown on its associated scale Any measurement taken inside the highlighted area will trigger the alarm Resetting the Alarms Press the Reset Alarms button Ala...

Page 15: ... press the Stop button 2 Select View Alarm History from the main menu FIGURE 5 Alarm History Screenshot The alarm events are shown for each measurement Press the Clear History button at the bottom of the form to erase captured alarms 3 Press the red X in the upper right hand corner to exit the form Note Alarm events are also recorded to the csv file when in Record mode ...

Page 16: ...s the Save button Note The default location for saving a configuration file for Windows XP and Windows 2000 is C Documents and Settings user name My Documents Flo tech Hydraulic Analyzer Configurations The default location for saving a configuration file for Windows Vista is C Users user name Documents Flo tech Hydraulic Analyzer Configurations To Load a Software Configuration 1 If in the Run or R...

Page 17: ...it s launched Therefore owners of multiple units can use the same PC without worrying about calibration files To Reset Zero for the Pressure Transducer 1 Select Tools Calibration from the main menu FIGURE 6 Calibration Screenshot 2 Select the Pressure or Flow radio button at the top of the calibration screen 3 Make sure the pressure flow of the Hydraulic Analyzer is at zero and press the Read butt...

Page 18: ...this manual is for general application only Any information furnished by the manufacturer of the machine s hydraulic components should be followed Specific systems may require specific test procedures Standard Test Conditions 1 Install the Flo Check as described in one of the following test procedures a Tee Test b Inline System Test c Control Valve and Bi directional Hydraulic Motor Test d Bi dire...

Page 19: ...o increase pressure from zero pressure to rated or maximum pump pressure to determine pump condition 4 The pump flow at rated pressure can now be checked against the pump manufacturer s specifications 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 problems B Re...

Page 20: ...ly tested or set in this configuration Flo Check FIGURE 8 Inline System Test Begin by installing the Flo Check between the pump and the control valves A Pump Test 1 If the directional control valve s DCV s center does not allow an unrestricted flow path back to tank see Pump Test in the Tee Test installation on page 19 2 Open the Flo Check loading valve fully to read maximum pump flow at zero pres...

Page 21: ... to read maximum pump flow at zero pressure 2 Select Run and or Record on the PC see Recording Measurements to a File on page 8 3 Put the motor s control valve in the forward operating position If there are multiple valves only one control valve should be in an operating position at any one time 4 Using a tachometer run the motor with no load The flow and RPM should match the manufacturer s specif...

Page 22: ...the Flo Check loading valve fully to read maximum pump flow at zero pressure 2 Select Run and or Record on the PC see Recording Measurements to a File on page 8 3 Put one control valve in the forward operating position If there are multiple valves only one control valve should be in an operating position at any one time 4 Using a tachometer run the motor while providing a load on the motor The flo...

Page 23: ...ow Meters D Directional Control Valve DCV Test 1 Isolate the motor from the circuit and connect the Flo Check s output to the DCV s B port 2 Select Run and or Record on the PC see Recording Measurements to a File on page 8 3 Slowly close the Flo Check loading valve to achieve the rated pump pressure Repeat for all operating positions of all DCV s a If all components are in good operating condition...

Page 24: ...normally see Directional Control valve DCV Test e A decrease in pressure at the cylinders full stroke could indicate worn piston seals V Hydrostatic Transmission Diagnostics Install the Flo Check 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 Hydrostatic Transmission Test A Pump 1 Open the Flo ...

Page 25: ...5 Increase the load on the Flo Check tester to produce back pressure on the hydraulic motor WARNING See manufacturer s specifications for maximum allowable back pressure If the motor does not have an external drain it can not have a back pressure load Failure to follow the manufacturer s specifications can result in injury to personnel and or damage to the equipment 6 The flow at rated RPM can now...

Page 26: ...mple checks can be made 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 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 Reassemble and attem...

Page 27: ...st disc housing from the block using a 5 8 open end box wrench 3 Remove the ruptured burst discs from the burst disc housing 4 Insert one new burst disc F1614 7500 into the housing followed by the ring support and then the second burst disc 5 Ensure 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 i...

Page 28: ... 41 5 70 7 93 289 81 144 78 201 42 17 7 71 F7162 11 41 5 70 7 93 289 81 144 78 201 42 17 7 71 F7163 12 10 6 20 7 93 307 34 157 48 201 42 20 9 07 Flow vs Pressure Drop Charts P Captured Using Loading Valves NOTE For Flow vs Pressure Drop information on the F7164 and F7165 models please contact the factory 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 F7160 F7162 PRESSURE DROP PSI FLOW GPM 0 ...

Page 29: ...efed com All returns go to the following address and must include the RGA number on the outside of the box Flo tech Division of Racine Federated Inc 8635 Washington Avenue Racine WI 53406 3738 USA Attn RGA xxx xxxx Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive In the European Union this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste It should be deposit...

Page 30: ...y be returned for warranty repair or replacement The product must be thoroughly cleaned and any process chemicals removed before it will be accepted for return The purchaser must determine the applicability of the product for its desired use and assumes all risks in connection therewith Flo tech assumes no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in connection with the use of its pr...

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Page 32: ...istered trademarks of Racine Federated Inc Flo tech is a trademark of Racine Federated Inc WINDOWS WINDOWS VISTA and EXCEL are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp VITON is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers COREL and QIATRO PRO are registered trademarks of Corel Corporation UL is a registered trademark of Underswriters Laboratories 2010 Racine Federated Inc All rights reserved Pri...

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