User Manual - Badger Meter
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1. Flo check RELIEF PFEFM6 VALVE lt Figure 7 Tee test INCREASE PRESSURE SLOWLY THE RELIEF VALVE MAY NOW BE ISOLATED FROM THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT AND SYSTEM PRESSURES HIGHER THAN THE RELIEF VALVE SETTING CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT 1 Pump Test a Plug the line to the control valve b c Open the tester loading valve fully to read maximum pump flow at zero pressure Close the loading valve to increase pressure from zero pressure to rated or maximum pump pressure to determine pump condition Check the pump flow at rated pressure 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 2 Relief Valve Test for relief valve in separate housing see Relief Valve in Separate Housing on page 12 a b Put a control valve into a power output mode with the output flow blocked such as a cylinder at the end of its stroke Close the tester loading valve while viewing the pressure Pressure will increase until the relief valve opens Record the pressure at this point Repeat to check the relief valve adjustment August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 11 Test procedures Control Valve Cylinder and Hydraulic Motor Test IN OUT e AJ HYDRAULIC MOTOR CONTR2. REQUIRE SPECIFIC TEST PROCEDURES Install the PFM6 PFM6BD or PFM8 tester at any location in the hydraulic circuit with the flow from IN to OUT as marked near the ports of the flow meter The N and OUT ports on the PFM6BD indicate the primary flow direction It is advisable to keep any elbows tees valves or other obstructions at least 12 inches 31 cm away from the inlet and outlet ports to preserve the accuracy of the flow measurement Use quick disconnect couplings for easy connections and to keep tester sealed and clean when not in use See Test Procedures on page 9 for typical test placement OPERATION ALL TESTERS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE LOADING VALVE IN THE CLOSED POSITION THE LOADING VALVE MUST BE OPENED 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 The PFM6 and PFM6BD testers use a three position single toggle switch to turn on the power and select to display either flow or temperature readings These models are factory calibrated for either U S or metric readings The PFM8 testers can be changed in the field between U S and metric readings via a slide switch located in the center of the front panel Use a small pointed object to slide this switch to the desired position After selecting U S or metric select power and display optio
3. E Flo tech Y Flo tech PFM Portable Hydraulic Testers Hydraulic Diagnostic Products Diagnostic Products PFM6 PFM6BD and PFM8 DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF PRESSURE RELIEF DISC VENT Flo tech by HEDLAND RACINE WI USA Flo check 9 A E PFMG Fh OPEN LOAD VALVE BEFORE 0 gt STARTING MACHINERY Badger Meter TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 U S e r M a n u a j PFM Portable Hydraulic Testers PFM6 PFM6BD and PFM8 CONTENTS IntroductiOn su iii ad ae Rad Rod aod a el ded Ad gk be Andel i hw nad Ge Mee ne Gia Reh doe iii PFM6 Digital Hydraulic Tester 2 ee iii PFM6BD Bi directional Hydraulic Tester 2 eee iv PFM8 Digital Hydraulic Tester amp Dynamometer 2 oo 5 Calibration eane ix debra a hee ee a aa eee aed ea eR Se ae eae r ees 6 Series Model Number Designations o o eee 6 INnStallationy 2wok ais BAW dela HA do a Rd gad ade a San od E a ii a dead ee 7 Operation 0 ic eee Eee HOE OEE POE ER EHO EE Oe OH Pe o ds Ew Pd aie Ca E 7 Test PROCES UNAS si ilar Bip te gists ua ida a ae Bodh ag eaten E dion hes aig WGN ahah a ental asc RAR gles e E 9 General Information 2 0 ne ee ee eee 9 Standard Test Conditions 0 eee eee 9 PUMP IES E oe ea eee E Ce EE we ER EH oe Ca Oda OER a ee Oe ee E 10 CA AAN 11 Control Valve Cylinder and Hydraulic Motor Test o o o oo o ooooooooorr eee 12 Relief Valve in Separate Housing 2 ee eee 12 Relief Valves o
4. contact at both ends Replace the cover and secure the four screws DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF OPEN LOAD VALVE BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY Figure 11 Battery replacement August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 15 Flow vs pressure drop FLOW VS PRESSURE DROP AP Captured Using Loading Valves 60 PFM6 15 PFM8 15 zoe 0 5 10 15 20 50 40 30 20 60 PFM6 60 PFM8 60 30 PFM6 30 PFM8 30 25 20 10 20 30 40 PFM6 85 PFM8 85 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 PFM6 200 PFM8 200 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 60 PFM6BD 85 20 Forward d 40 S e A a 30 uu RI 20 u wi ce a 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 FLOW GPM Page 16 PRESSURE DROP PSI PRESSURE DROP PSI TUR UM 00730 EN 02 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 PFM6BD 60 109 Forward 80 Reverse 4 FLOW GPM PFM6BD 200 30 Forward 0 25 Reverse 20 15 10 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 FLOW GPM August 2014 Hydraulic formulas and viscosity information HYDRAULIC FORMULAS AND VISCOSITY INFORMATION Flow Rate Formulas Frequency Hz om GPM Hz 60 60 GPM K Factor K Hz x 60 Time Base TB GPM Hz Flow Rate Related Formulas Flow Rate GPM x Fluid Specific Gravity Valve C Factor VAP Across Valve PSI 0 3208 x Flow Rate GPM Net Cylinder Area in Cylinder Ve
5. decrease in flow is noted as in test performed in Step 2b above then the control valve is at fault However if the flow readings are now higher and comparable to the other control valves then a faulty cylinder or motor is indicated Relief Valve in Separate Housing 1 Install the tester in a Tee Test configuration to the line connecting the pump and relief valve Plug any extra outlets 2 Close the tester loading valve and watch the pressure and flow a Reconnect the control valve to the tee Put a control valve into a power output mode with the output flow blocked such as a cylinder at the end of its stroke b Close the tester loading valve while watching the pressure Pressure will increase until the relief valve opens Record the pressure at this point Repeat to check the relief valve adjustment Page 12 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Maintenance troubleshooting Relief Valves Often relief valves will start to open before they reach their full pressure flow settings Compare the pressure and flow rate readings made in Step 3 under Tee Test on page 11 Any great decrease in flow rate from those tests indicates a faulty relief valve MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING The PFM testers are designed to give years of trouble free service However if there is an issue you can make a few simple checks Load Valve If the valve fails to load the system remove the valve body and check for foreign material worn parts or seals Fl
6. 3 x 3 6 x 10 3 287 x 92 x 262 13 85 6 3 PFM8 30 11 3 x 3 6 x 10 3 287 x 92 x 262 13 85 6 3 PFM8 60 11 5 x 3 6 x 10 4 292 x 92 x 265 16 50 7 5 PFM8 85 11 5 x 3 6 x 10 4 292 x 92 x 265 16 50 7 5 PFM8 200 12 3 x 4 1 x 10 9 11x 105 x 277 20 00 9 1 Control Manage Optimize Table 3 Dimensions Dynasonics is a registered trademark of Badger Meter Inc Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities Due to continuous research product improvements and enhancements Badger Meter reserves t contractual obligation exists 2014 Badger Meter Inc All rights res www badgermeter com The Americas Badger Meter 4545 West Brown Deer Rd PO Box 245036 Mi he right to change product or system specifications without notice except to the extent an outstanding erved waukee WI 53224 9536 800 876 3837 414 355 0400 M xico Badger Meter de las Americas S A de C V Pedro Luis Ogaz n N 32 Esq Angelina N 24 Colonia Guadalupe Inn CP 01050 M xico DF M xico 52 55 5662 0882 Europe Middle East and Africa Badger Meter Europa GmbH Nurtinger Str 76 72639 Neuffen Germany 49 7025 9208 0 Europe Middle East Branch Office Badger Meter Europe PO Box 341442 Dubai Silicon Oasis Head Quarter Building Wing C Office C209 Dubai UAE 971 4 371 2503 Czech Republic Badger Meter Czech Republic s r o Maf kova 2082 26 621 00 Brno Czech Republic
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8. E 12 1 15 GPM PFM6 30 F5079 CE XXX SAE 12 2 30 GPM PFM6 60 F5078 CE XXX SAE 16 3 60 GPM N A PFM6 85 F5077 CE XXX SAE 16 4 85 GPM PFM6 200 F5076 CE XXX SAE 24 7 199 9 GPM PFM6 15 F5110 CE XXX G 3 4 4 56 LPM PFM6 30 F5111 CE XXX G 3 4 7 5 113 6 LPM PFM6 60 F5112 CE XXX G1 12 227 LPM N A PFM6 85 F5113 CE XXX G1 15 321 LPM PFM6 200 F5114 CE XXX G 1 1 2 26 757 LPM PFM6BD 60 F5082 CE XXX SAE 16 3 60 GPM 12 227 LPM PFM6BD 85 F5083 CE XXX SAE 16 4 85 GPM 15 321 LPM N A PFM6BD 200 F5084 CE XXX SAE 24 7 199 9 GPM 26 757 LPM PFM8 15 F5061 SAE 12 1 15 GPM 4 56 LPM 52 5 39 PFM8 30 F5058 SAE 12 2 30 GPM 7 5 113 6 LPM 105 78 PFM8 60 F5052 SAE 16 3 60 GPM 12 227 LPM 210 157 PFM8 85 F5053 SAE 16 4 85 GPM 15 321 LPM 98 222 PFM8 200 F5054 SAE 24 7 199 9 GPM 26 757 LPM 700 522 Replace XXX with Psi BAR KG CM2 or MPA to specify complete model number Table 1 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 Page 6 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Installation INSTALLATION THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS FOR GENERAL APPLICATION ONLY ANY GUIDELINES FURNISHED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MACHINE S HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED SPECIFIC SYSTEMS MAY
9. OL VALVE on Flo check PFMGBD Hs Flo check PFM6BD RELIEF VALVE Figure 8 Control valve cylinder and hydraulic motor test PFM6BD Put one control valve in an operating position Only one control valve should be in an operating position at any one time 2 Slowly close the tester loading valve to achieve the pressure obtained in step 3 of Pump Test on page 10 or Step 1c Tee Test on page 11 and record the flow Repeat for all operating positions of all control valves a If all components are in good operating condition pressure and flow measurements should be the same as in Step 3 of the Pump Test on page 10 b Ifa decrease in flow in any control valve position is noted leakage is indicated See Step 3 below for the test routine to determine which control valve is at fault c If the decrease in flow is the same with the control valve in all positions it indicates that the relief valve is at fault NOTE This can also indicate some other leak is present in the control valve such as a defective casting damaged seals or worn valve position detents but always check the relief valve first 3 To locate the fault in the control valve cylinder or motor disconnect cylinder and plug connection a Place the control valve handle in the position where the greatest decrease of flow was noted b Close the tester loading valve to achieve the test pressure and record the flow c If the same
10. PPED WITH THE LOADING VALVE IN THE CLOSED POSITION THE LOADING VALVE MUST BE OPENED FULLY BEFORE INITIATING FLOW AND TESTING 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 THE INFORMATION IN 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 General Information The PFM6 and PFM6BD testers are designed to measure flow pressure and temperature The PFM8 testers are also designed to measure power The power measurements are derived from the product of flow and pressure When using a PFM6 or PFM6BD power can be calculated using the formulas in Hydraulic Formulas and Viscosity Information on page 17 Standard Test Conditions 1 Install the PFM tester as described in one of the following test procedures a Pump Test on page 10 Tee Test on page 11 Control Valve Cylinder and Hydraulic Motor Test on page 12 Relief Valve in Separate Housing on page 12 pans Relief Valves on page 13 2 Open the loading valve fully by turning the handle counterclockwise 3 Start the pump and adjust it to rated speed 4 To raise the system temperature close the tester loading valve to develop a pressure somewhat b
11. Procedure for PFM6 and PFM8 Testers OV rw eS Le Position the tester block to expose the internal burst disc body as shown in Figure 10 Loosen the burst disc body from the flow meter block Remove the burst disc body from the flow meter block Remove the ruptured burst disc from the flow meter block and discard Clean out the burst disc port Remove any debris from the sealing surfaces Rotate the tester to face the burst disc port upwards and drop in a new burst disc Make sure it lies flat on the sealing surface entrance Lubricate the O ring on the burst disc housing and insert it back into the block Tighten the burst disc housing down to form the disc against the sealing surface Using a torque wrench tighten the burst disc body in the block to 35 foot pounds 50 8 Nm DO NOT OVER TORQUE THE BURST DISC HOUSING APPLYING TOO MUCH TORQUE WILL DAMAGE THE BURST DISC AND CAUSE THE DISC TO RUPTURE PREMATURELY Figure 9 PFM6 and PFM8 burst disc Burst Disc Procedure for PFM6BD 7 1 Position the PFM6BD to expose the internal burst disc body as shown in Figure 11 2 Loosen the burst disc body from the flow meter block 3 Remove the burst disc body from the flow meter block 4 5 6 Remove the ruptured burst discs from the flow meter block and discard Retain the support ring Clean out the burst disc port and the support ring Remove any debris from the sealing surfaces Rotate the tester to face the burst disc p
12. ding valve The PFM6BD testers use a spool design loading valve to accommodate bi directional flow The spool design requires more turns to go from total open to total close GE Flo check PRESSURE us metric FLOW EMP PFM GPM l min F C FLASHING LO BAT OPEN LOAD VALVE BEFORE REPLACE BATTERIES DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF AUTO SHUT OFF 5 MINUTES INDICATES DISPLAY PRESSURE RELIEF DISC VENT WHEN NO FLOW OVER RANGE Figure 5 PFM8 slide and membrane switches Pressure is displayed as follows PFM6 The gauge indicates pressure at the inlet port PFM6BD The gauge indicates pressure at the inlet port dependent on the direction of flow The pressure is displayed on the LCD A minimum of 200 psi 14 kg cm is required to activate the display The PFM8 psi will increment in 10s for example 200 210 220 kg cm bars or MPA will increment in single units for example 141 142 143 etc On all models the battery voltage is affected by cold temperatures Allow time for the circulating oil to warm the tester before critical measurements are taken On the PFM6 and PFM6BD a LO BAT signal on the display indicates a low battery condition On the PFM8 a flashing colon on the display indicates a low battery condition Replace the batteries with four AA alkaline batteries See Battery Replacement on page 15 Page 8 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Test procedures TEST PROCEDURES ALL TESTERS ARE SHI
13. elow the relief valve pressure Maintain pressure until the desired temperature is reached 5 Open the tester s loading valve fully and proceed with the required test procedure 6 The tester will display flow pressure temperature and power readings August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 9 Test procedures Pump Test Install tee between the pump discharge port and the return line to the tank Be sure the fluid path is only through the pump the hydraulic test unit and back to the tank OUT Flo check PFM6 Figure 6 Pump test Plug the line to the control valve 2 Open the tester loading valve fully to read maximum pump flow at zero pressure 3 Close the loading valve to increase pressure from zero pressure to rated or maximum pump pressure to determine pump condition 4 Check the pump flow at rated pressure 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 Page 10 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Test procedures Tee Test Install tee between the pump and control valve Connect the tee to the IN port of the PFM tester The OUT port of the tester is connected to the tank Pumps and relief valves can be isolated from the system and checked with the Tee Test OZ CONTROL
14. f full scale Repeatability 0 2 Pressure Rating 6000 Psi 414 Bar maximum with a 3 1 safety factor Turbine Response lt 200 ms Fluid Temperature 4 300 F 20 150 C Ambient Temperature 4 131 F 20 55 C Flow Readout Linearity and zero shift 1 digit Operating Pressure Up to 6000 psi 414 Bar 41 4 MPa 420 kg cm Pressure Drop See AP Captured Using Loading Valves on page 16 Fluid Temperature Up to 300 F 150 C Readout Accuracy 1 digit Battery Type AA size alkaline 50 hr of service August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 19 DIMENSIONS 9W4d A9949 0 4 A C PFM6 and PFM8 Series Es PFM6BD Series Figure 12 Hydraulic tester dimension illustration amp T wy Dimensions Length A x Depth B x Height C Series A Weight Lb kg inches mm PFM6 15 11 3 x 3 6 x 10 3 287 x 92 x 262 13 85 6 3 PFM6 30 11 3 x 3 6 x 10 3 287 x 92 x 262 13 85 6 3 PFM6 60 11 5 x 3 6 x 10 3 292 x 92 x 262 16 50 7 5 PFM6 85 11 5 x 3 6 x 10 3 292 x 92 x 262 16 50 7 5 PFM6 200 12 3 x 4 1 x 10 8 311 x 105 x 275 20 00 9 1 PFM6BD 60 11 3 x 3 6 x 10 4 287 x 92 x 265 16 50 7 5 PFM6BD 85 11 3 x 3 5 x 10 4 287 x 92 x 265 16 50 7 5 PFM6BD 200 11 8 x 4 1 x 10 9 300 x 105 x 277 20 00 9 1 PFM8 15 11
15. locity Flow Rate GPM x Pressure PSIG x 36 77 Fluid Mortor Torque Rotational Speed Power Formulas _ LPM x Bar HP HP LPM x Bar kW LPM x Bar 447 4 4474 600 August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 17 Fluid viscosity conversion table FLUID VISCOSITY CONVERSION TABLE aban iin ISO VG CentiStoke CentiPoise Typical Brands Liquids at 100 F 31 2 1 0 0 876 Water 35 3 2 5 2 19 40 5 4 2 3 68 45 5 7 5 9 5 17 50 7 75 6 57 Kerosene 55 7 10 8 8 7 71 Atlantic Richfield Duro 55 Hydraulic Oil 60 10 10 5 9 20 Monsanto Skydrol 500 A 70 10 15 13 2 11 56 Mobil Aero HFA Hydraulic Oil 80 15 15 7 13 75 No 4 Fuel Oil 90 22 18 2 15 94 Stauffer Chemical Fyrquel 90 100 22 20 6 18 05 Conoco Syncon Synthetic AW Hydraulic Oil 1502 32 32 0 28 03 Mobil DTE 24 Hydraulic Oil 200 46 43 2 37 84 Citco Glycol FR 40XD Oil in Water 300 68 65 0 56 94 SAE 20 Crankcase Oil 400 68 100 86 0 75 34 Sunoco Sunvis 41 Hydraulic Oil 500 100 108 94 61 SAE 30 Crankcase Oil 750 150 162 141 91 SAE 40 Crankcase Oil 1000 220 216 189 22 Mobil Paper Machine Oil Type K 1500 320 323 282 95 SAE 50 Crankcase Oil 2000 460 431 377 56 Amoco American Industrial Oil No 460 3000 680 648 567 65 SAE 140 Gear Oil 4000 1000 862 755 11 SAE 250 Gear Oil 1 CentiPoise are given for oil of 0 876 specific gravity Relationship CentiStokes x Specific Gravity CentiPoise Fluid
16. ns are made via the membrane switches Press ON to display pressure on the left side and flow on the right side Press TEMP to display the temperature on the right side Press PWR to display the power on the left side Toggle Switch A Figure 4 PFM6 and PFM6BD toggle switch Display Function F Flow T stylized Temperature H Horsepower P Kilowatt NOTE If no flow has been present for five minutes the power saver circuit will automatically shut the PFM8 off Press ON to restore power August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 7 Operation To prolong battery life on all testers turn off the tester when the tester is not being used Either return the toggle switch to the OFF position on the PFM6 and PFM6BD models or press OFF on the PFM8 model Once the tester has been installed the pressure can be regulated by operation of the loading valve IMPORTANT Always start with the loading valve open TURN THE LOADING VALVE HANDLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO OPEN BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT CAN RESULT IF THE LOADING VALVE IS FULLY CLOSED THE PFM6BD IS NOT DESIGNED FOR HIGH PRESSURE DEADHEAD LOADING VALVE FULLY CLOSED APPLICATIONS IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION USAGE UNDER THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOADING VALVE FAILURE UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS MAXIMUM OPERATING PRESSURE IS LIMITED TO 2000 PSI 138 BAR The PFM6 and PFM8 testers are equipped with a poppet style loa
17. oo earch da A He NS ERE e ER Ok lh OEE ER ee A ee ER Oe De OE 13 Maintenance Troubleshooting 1 2 ROR nn eee tees 13 LOAD VAIVG so ad Sache ed kaca He A EE Oe De EEE Ee EE A OEE Oa Ds SR De e 13 AA E God A ASS 13 Burst Discs and Burst Disc Bodies o oo ooo a 13 Battery Replacement cutis eee hed e e ed wo ea a de 15 Flow vs Pressure Drop sca eee ke e e a a A RR Ow Pe ee ews 16 Hydraulic Formulas and Viscosity Information o o o ooo 17 Fluid Viscosity Conversion Table 2 ooo 18 SPeciiCatlONnS i cise Bead BAe ee ME ee GA ee Re ea ane aa hace wad ede ee eg 19 Material creeer ciar er ed Swe Be A Oe OE Ee eS Ee RE CEE De ee EE OR Ow OE 19 PEMG 8 Seri s Testers apimi ada eRe paca a ARD Roda a doe Begala wks Bed aogee dengan afin od aed eo a ad 19 PFM6BD Series Testers uo e CH be ee ea OR ee ed ue ne ea EDS Ee KEETE EERE 19 Magnetic Pick UD iea asses rc athe Ried aides dads eae EEG ADR wee dead Qa dae dod we Bode dod aed dks 19 Performance coes erare a a ee CR Eee SAE eR Oba foe Od ee ee eee ee 19 DIMENSIONS vo aia wR aha ee wom hee a ae teen end rarer Ree id Bes ada ever ay iow tates di 20 Page ii TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 User Manual INTRODUCTION Flo tech Portable Hydraulic Testers are designed to provide fast diagnostic troubleshooting of hydraulic systems and components These compact self contained testers feature laboratory accuracy and provide flow temperature pressure and optional power measurements
18. ort upwards and drop in a new burst disc Make sure it lies flat on the sealing surface entrance Drop in the support ring and follow it with the second burst disc Lubricate the O ring on the burst disc housing and insert it back into the block Tighten the burst disc housing down to form the disc against the sealing surfaces Using a torque wrench tighten the burst disc body in the block to 60 foot pounds 81 4 Nm DO NOT OVER TORQUE THE BURST DISC HOUSING APPLYING TOO MUCH TORQUE WILL DAMAGE THE BURST DISC AND CAUSE THE DISC TO RUPTURE PREMATURELY Page 14 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Maintenance troubleshooting Burst Disc 2 Support Ring 1 Figure 10 PFM6BD burst discs Battery Replacement All PFM testers use four AA size alkaline batteries These batteries will normally provide approximately 50 hours of service before a low battery condition is indicated On the PFM6 and PFM6BD a LO BAT signal on the display indicates a low battery On the PFM8 a flashing colon on the display indicates a low battery When a low battery has been displayed immediately remove discharged batteries from the tester to prevent battery holder corrosion To change the batteries remove the four screws on the cover assembly Pull the cover slowly upward to clear the internal components The batteries are located on the bottom of the case See Figure 12 When installing the new batteries ensure that they are centered in the holder and making
19. ow 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 attempt a flow reading again If the tester still fails to indicate flow return the tester to the factory Burst Discs and Burst Disc Bodies The burst discs are designed to rupture at a specified pressure The PFM6 and PFM8 testers have a single burst disc that bypasses flow around the loading valve when ruptured The PFM6BD testers provide protection from excessive pressure in either direction with two internal burst discs that when ruptured bypass flow around the loading valve If a rupture occurs replace the burst discs IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PROPER TOOLS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TASK IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU RETURN THE TESTER S TO THE FACTORY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BURST DISC HOUSING AND THE BURST DISCS INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IF THE BURST DISCS ARE INSTALLED IMPROPERLY The following tools and parts are needed 5 8 open end box wrench 0 80 or greater pound inch torque wrench Description Part Number Quantity PFM6 F1614 7500 1 Burst discs PFM6BD F1614 7500 2 PFM8 F1614 7500 1 Optional Ong F3137 015 1 Backup ring F1015 015 1 August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page 13 Maintenance troubleshooting Burst Disc
20. rature sensor Internal over pressure burst disc protection Page 4 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 PFMB8 Digital Hydraulic Tester amp Dynamometer o tec een Flo check PRESSURE bem D METRIC FLOW EMP PFMS_ I GPM l min F C FLASHING LO BAT OPEN LOAD VALVE BEFORE OPERATING REPLACE BATTERIES DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF AUTO SHUT OFF 5 MINUTES INDICATES DISPLAY PRESSURE RELIEF DISC VENT WHEN NO FLOW VOVER RANGE Figure 3 Digital hydraulic tester and dynamometer Features Accuracy of 1 of full flow range 3 1 2 digit LCD displays e Digital pressure readings e Membrane switch to select flow temperature pressure or power e Front panel switch to select U S or metric readings e Loading valve with fingertip control of pressure up to 6000 psi 414 Bar e Platinum resistive temperature sensor e Internal over pressure burst disc protection August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Introduction Page 5 Calibration CALIBRATION Testers are calibrated with a 32 cSt 150 SUS hydraulic oil Standard calibration is done using 5 points and is traceable to NIST ISO 9001 An optional 10 point calibration can be performed for increased accuracy SERIES MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATIONS Series Model Number ei ror Flow Rate Power HP kW PFM6 15 F5080 CE XXX SA
21. simultaneously from one point Flo tech offers three models all available in up to five flow ranges and three port sizes PFM6 Digital Hydraulic Tester DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF PRESSURE RELIEF DISC VENT Flo tech by HEDLAND RAGINE WI USA FRR HARLEM OVER RANGE Flo check PFMG lt lt mor Figure 1 Digital hydraulic tester Features e Accuracy of 1 of full flow range e 3 1 2 digit LCD display for flow and temperature e Helical tube pressure gauge One toggle switch to control power and select flow and temperature e Loading valve with fingertip control of pressure up to 6000 psi 414 Bar e Platinum resistive temperature sensor e Internal over pressure burst disc protection August 2014 TUR UM 00730 EN 02 Page iii Introduction PFM6BD Bi directional Hydraulic Tester DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF PRESSURE RELIEF DISC VENT gt Flo tech RACINE WI USA ERR FERM OVER RANGE Flo check PFM6BD OPEN LOAD VALVE BEFORE BIDIRECTIONAL a O TEMP Figure 2 Bi directional hydraulic tester Features e Bi directional testing e Low pressure drop e Accuracy of 1 of full flow range e 3 1 2 digit LCD display for flow and temperature e Helical tube pressure gauge e One toggle switch to control power and select flow and temperature e Loading valve with fingertip control of pressure up to 6000 psi 414 Bar e Platinum resistive tempe
22. viscosity used to calibrate Testers and Sensors 1 Viscosity Range for Flo Tech Testers and Sensors is 25 to 500 SUS Page 18 Table 2 Viscosity conversion TUR UM 00730 EN 02 August 2014 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Material Housing 6013 T351 Anodized aluminum Turbine Rotor T416 Stainless steel Rotor Supports 6061 T6 Aluminum Buna N standard Seals Viton and EPR optional Ball Bearings 440 C Stainless steel Hub Cones 6061 T6 Aluminum alloy Temperature Probe 12L14 Steel electroless nickel plate PFM6 8 Series Testers Valve Cold rolled steel body with 303 SS stem for 15 30 Models 12L14 steel body with 303 SS stem for 60 85 200 Models Sleeve for 200 Model D O M steel tube Poppet 12L14 steel hardened Straightening Sections CA360 Brass for 15 30 Models 6061 T6 Aluminum for 60 85 200 Models Cones 2024 T4 Aluminum PFM6BD Series Testers Valve 12L14 steel body with 303 SS stem Sleeve for 200 Model 4340 Alloy steel hardened Poppet 6061 T6 Aluminum Straightening Sections 2024 T4 Aluminum Cones SAE Straight thread O ring boss female J1926 1 BSPP 1SO1179 Magnetic Pick Up Body 12L14 steel electroless nickel plate Nut 12L14 steel electroless nickel plate Electronic Case Cover Cold rolled steel zinc plate with clear seal epoxy black paint Performance Flow Accuracy 1 o
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