Operating and Maintenance Instruction FCU 8000-1 series
Doc.: 3109776 Ed.: 01/13.02.2002
HYDAC Filtertechnik GmbH
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5 Description of the FCU
5.1 Product description
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For input and output functions the FCU is equipped with a keyboard, a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD), a dot matrix printer, control relay outputs and a serial data interface
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For connection to the hydraulic system the FCU is equipped with a Minimess
connection (System 1620) as the inlet, and a DN 7 quick release coupling as the
return line outlet.
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There is a flow control valve for adjusting the measurement flow rate, which is
protected from contamination by a hydraulic filter.
5.2 Performance description
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The FluidControl Unit FCU can monitor solid particle contamination in mineral oils on a
continuous basis.
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Using the FCU, it is possible to record, store and display the cleanliness class to NAS
1638 or ISO 4406:1987 (FCU 8110) / ISO 4406:1999 (FCU 8210) or actual particle
quantities fully automatically during continuous operation.
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The measured values can be printed out online via the built-in printer in table or graph
format or transferred via the serial interface to a PC or to a central display unit and
displayed there.
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Filtration units can be controlled directly via relay outputs.
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The FCU has re-chargeable batteries for independent operation of up to 3 hours.
