
Test Procedures
TEST PROCEDURES
WARNING
ALL TESTERS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE LOADING VALVE IN THE CLOSED POSITION. OPEN THE LOADING VALVE
FULLY BEFORE INITIATING FLOW AND TESTING OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT. TURN THE LOADING VALVE HANDLE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO THE FULLY OPEN POSITION. FAILURE TO OPEN THE LOADING VALVE FULLY CAN RESULT IN
INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
THESE UNITS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR HIGH PRESSURE "DEADHEAD" (LOADING VALVE FULLY CLOSED) APPLICATIONS,
IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION. USAGE UNDER THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LADING VALVE FAILURE. UNDER SUCH
CONDITIONS, MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE IS LIMITED TO 2000 PSI (138 BAR).
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.
Standard Test Conditions
1 Install the Hydraulic System Analyzer as described in one of the following test procedures:
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"Inline System Test" on page 20
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"Control Valve and Bi-directional Hydraulic Motor Test" on page 21
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"Bi-directional Cylinder Test" on page 22
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"Hydrostatic Transmission Diagnostics" on page 23
2 Open the loading valve fully by turning the handle counterclockwise
3 Start the pump and adjust it to the rated speed
4 To raise the system temperature, close the tester loading valve to develop a pressure somewhat below the relief valve
pressure Maintain until the desired temperature is reached
5 Open the Hydraulic System Analyzer’s loading valve fully and proceed with the required test procedure
6 The Hydraulic System Analyzer logs flow, pressure, temperature and power readings concurrently See
"Recording Measurements to a File" on page 10
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