HySense QL 326

Operating Instructions

HySense QL 326

Load Valve
with electronically controlled proportional valve

Operating Instructions
Revision 1.0 / July 1, 2013
TKZ L31VB-71-35.030EN
This is a translation of the Original Operating Instructions (Original Manual) of this device, written in German
language. Only the information contained in the Original Manual is legally binding. Although this translation has
been done very careful, it may contain faults and errors. If you are in doubt on any information contained in this
document, you should read the respective content of the Original Manual, available from the download portal on
www.hydrotechnik.com, from your local Hydrotechnik partner or directly from the manufacturer.

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Contents
1
1.1
1.2
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

Safety ...........................................................................................3
General Safety Advice and Warning Hints ...................................3
Hints how to use the Load Valve ..................................................3
Introduction .................................................................................3
Range of Validity...........................................................................4
Copyright.......................................................................................4
Limitation of Liability......................................................................4
Use as Agreed ..............................................................................5
Warranty Regulations ...................................................................5
Obligations to the Customer .........................................................5
Authorized Personnel....................................................................6
Description of the Device...........................................................7
Components..................................................................................7
Qualities of the QL 326 .................................................................8
Putting into Operation ...................................................................8
Technical Data ..............................................................................9
Control box connector...................................................................10
Connection....................................................................................10
Programming...............................................................................11
General Hints and Definitions .......................................................11
Program and Start with a Hydrotechnik Measuring Instrument....11
Program and Start with CAN Commands .....................................11
Cleaing and Maintenance...........................................................17
Cleaning........................................................................................17
Calibration and Maintenance ........................................................18
Repair ...........................................................................................18
Accessories...................................................................................18

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Safety

Warning
Risk of bursts due to dirty nozzles!
The pressure release at the load valve is done with nozzles that may
be clogged by pollutions in the fluid. This may cause an overload
what may blast away components or cause fluid to come out. Install
an effective pressure limitation in front of the load valve!

1.1

General Safety Advice and Warning Hints

1.2

Hints how to use the Load Valve

Never cut, damage or modify the connection cable and do not put anything on it.
Never touch the control box with wet or humid hands.
Connect the device to power suitable power sources, only (see technical data).
Unplug the mains cord during thunderstorms, if the cable is damaged, or if you detect smell
or smoke.
Assure sufficient grounding of the installation. Otherwise malfunctions can be caused.

Never expose the control box to excessive heat or humidity, obtain the technical data.
Do not store the device at humid or dusty locations or at temperatures below freezing point.
Never dip the device into water or other liquids. Never let liquids come into the device.
Do not open the device.
Do not use the device after it has fallen down or if the casing is damaged.
Avoid strong magnetic fields. Keep the device away from electric motors or other devices
causing electro-magnetic fields. Strong electro-magnetic fields may cause malfunctions and
influence measuring values.

Introduction

Hint
The information and hints in this section are important.
Obtain them, otherwise you may take the risk to loose compensation claims.

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2.1

Range of Validity
The manual on hand is valid for load valves named "QL 326". It adresses to the operator of this instrument, that means the person, who works with the instrument. The manual is not a technical
manual. Please contact our service staff for questions, that exceed the contents of this manual.

2.2

Copyright
The measuring instrument and this manual are protected on copyright. Manufacture without license
will be prosecuted by law. All rights reserved on this manual, even the reproduction and/or duplication in any thinkable form, e.g. by photocopying, printing, on any data recording media or translated. Reproduction of this manual is only permitted with a written approval of the manufacturer.
The technical state by the time of delivery of instrument and manual is decisive, if no other information is given. Technical changes without special announcements are reserved. Earlier manuals are
no longer valid. The general conditions of sale and delivery of Hydrotechnik GmbH are valid.

2.3

Limitation of Liability
We guarantee the faultless functioning of our product in accordance with our advertising, the product information edited by Hydrotechnik GmbH and this manual. Further product features are not
guaranteed. We take no liability for the economy and faultless function if the product is used for a
different purpose than that described in the chapter Use as agreed.
Compensation claims are generally impossible, except if intention or culpable negligence by the
manufacturer is proved, or if assured product features are not provided. If the product is used in
environments, for which it is not suited or which do not represent the technical standard, we are not
responsible for the consequences.
We are not responsible for damages at installations and systems in the surroundings of the product, which are caused by a fault of the product or an error in this manual.
We are not responsible for the violation of patents and/or other rights of third persons outside the
Federal Republic of Germany.
We are not liable for damages, which result from improper operation according to this manual. We
are not liable for missed profit and for consecuting damages due to non regardance of safety advice and warning hints. We dont accept liability for damages which result from the use of accessoires which are not delivered and/or approved by the manufacturer.
Hydrotechnik products are designed for a long life. They represent the standard of technique and
science and were checked on all functions individually before delivery. The electrical and mechanical construction corresponds to the current norms and regulations. The manufacturer is doing
product and market research for the further development and permanent improvement of their
products.
In case of faults and/or technical trouble please contact the Hydrotechnik service staff. We assure
that suitable measures will be taken immediately. The Hydrotechnik GmbH guarantee regulations
are valid, which we will send to you on demand.

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2.4

Use as Agreed
The device QL 326" is a load valve controlled via a bus system and equipped with a proportional
pressure limitation valve mit pre-amplifier. It is used to measure pressure, volume flow rate and
temperature. A load can be simulated with the integrated pressure limitation valve, e.g. to measure
the performance of a pump in relation to the load. This is done by following a pre-defined pressure
curve (reference value input 0 100 % corresponding to 1.5 10 V) to get test sequences that
can be reproduced exactly. A variance analysis is executed, but no control.
Any other use of this measuring instrument is regarded as not intented use. Please contact our
service staff if you have questions exceeding the contents of this manual or if you want to use the
device for a different purpose. We will be very much pleased to help you.

2.5

Warranty Regulations
In accordance to our warranty regulations we guarantee the condition without defects for this
measuring instrument for a duration of six months. Wearing parts and storage batteries are excepted from this warranty. The warranty is spoiled if repair work or interventions are executed by
unauthorized persons.
Within the warranty period we repair damage or defects which are caused by a manufacturing fault.
We only accept warranty claims if they are reported to us immediately after their discovery, but latest six months after delivery. The warranty benefit is by our choice through repair of defective parts
or replacement by intact parts.
Send your instrument with an invoice copy or delivery note copy to our service department. The
address is given at the end of this manual.

2.6

Obligations to the Customer

The operating authority of this product has to assure, that only persons who

know the regulations on working safety and accident prevention

have been instructed in the operation of this product
have read and understood this manual

can operate this product. Persons who operate this instrument are obliged to

obey all regulations on working safety and accident prevention

read this manual completely, especially the safety instructions in the first chapter.

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2.7

Authorized Personnel
Persons are authorized if they have a professional education, technical experience, knowledge of
the important norms and regulations and if they are able to estimate their duties and recognize possible danger at an early time.
Operator of the instrument
Persons are authorized if they are trained in the operation of the instrument and have read and understood this manual completely.
Personell for installation and maintenance
Persons are authorized if they are trained in all aspects of the instrument and have read and understood this manual completely.

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Description of the Device

3.1

Components

3
2
1

11

10
8
9

Control box

Pressure limitation valve

with pre-amplifier
Minimess test point
CAN pressure sensor
CAN inductive sensor
CAN temperature sensor
Inlet
Label
Outlet
Valve
CAN jack

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

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receives the device settings from the instrument and controls the
proportional pressure limitation valve (pre-control loop)
regulates the pressure load according to the programmed curve
(must value)
ventilation and measuring point for pre-control pressure
pressure measurement
volume flow rate measurement
temperature measurement
indicates flow direction
ventilation of proportional valve
connection to the measuring instrument; to receive programming
data and power supply

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3.2

Qualities of the QL 326

The load valve QL 326 is a further development of the proven load valve QL 2xx. The manually
controlled restriction valve has been replaced by a pressure limitation valve with pre-amplifier. The
extra-ordinary mechanical qualities of the predecessor (nominal pressure, maximum volume flow
rate, error limits, a.s.o.) could be maintained completely.
The load valve eases the testing of pumps distinctively, e.g. the recording of characteristic curves
in relation to pressure, since an individual load can be simulated exactly and reproducably. The
components volume flow rate sensor (turbine) and load valve, and test points for pressure and
temperature are combined in a single unit. The mechanical connection (inlet/outlet) is done as internal thread ISO 150 228-G 1.
For safe operation of the load valve we recommend the installation of an external pressure
protection. This must be installed by the customer, e.g. with an pressure limitation valve in
front of the load valve, or by the upstream hydraulic system.

3.3

Putting into Operation

Wear eye protection!

Wear gloves!

Attention
Turbine wheel can be damaged!
Putting into operation and ventilation may be executed at a maximum volume
flow rate of 30 l/min and a max. pressure of 30 bar. Otherwise the turbine
wheel can be damaged by the air contained in the system.

After installing the load valve into the hydraulic system it must be ventilated during the first two
minutes of operation:
1.

Remove the protective cap (pos. 10 in the picture in section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte
nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) from the proportional
valve to get access to the ventilation screw below it.

Warning
Hydraulic oil can make you blind!
The hydraulic oil will come out mmediately after connecting the Minimess
hose. Assure that the oil does not contact your eyes or skin. This may cause
severe injuries like blindness or skin irritations. Wear protective glasses and
gloves! Provide suited collecting baskets for the hydraulic oil.

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2.

3.
4.
5.
6.

3.4

Connect a Minimess hose to the Minimess test point (Pos. 3 in the picture in section
Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht
definiert.). The contained oil-air mixture will immediately come out of the opposite end of the
hose.
Let the oil-air mixture come out of the load valve and use a screwdriver to open simultaneously the ventilation screw in the proportional valve for one turn.
Wait until the oil flows out in a steady stream withput interruptions or bubbles.
Close the ventilation screw in the proportional valve.
Remove the Minimess hose from the test point.

Technical Data
Mechanical Data
Material casing
turbine wheel
sealings
Mechanical connection
Orientation
Weight
Medium temperature
Env. / storage temperature

3.4365
1.0718
FKM
ISO 228 G 1
arbitrary
~ 6.5 kg
max. 120 C
-20 ... +65 C

Hydraulical data
Max. operating pressure
Measuring range
Calibration viscosity
Viscosity range
Recommended filter

420 bar
16 600 l/min
30 mm/s (cSt)
1 100 mm/s (cSt)
10 m

Electrical sensor data

Output signal
Electrical measuring connector
Protection type
Supply voltage Ub
Current consumption
Over-voltage protection
Error limits
Response time

CAN
CAN
IP 40 (EN 60529 / IEC 529) (IP 64 on request)
12 ... 24 VDC
max. 1 A
36 VDC
Frequency output signal: 2.5 % of current value;
Output signal 4 20 mA: 2.7 % of final value
50 ms

Elecal data of control box

Input signal
Output signal
Input connector
Output connector

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CAN 2.0A
2x 0 ... 10 V
M12x1 5-pole. jack and plug
2x cable screwing M16

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3.5

Control box connector

CAN jack
1

CAN SHLD

shield

Ub

supply voltage

GND

ground

CAN_H

CAN high

CAN_L

CAN low

CAN SHLD

shield

Ub

supply voltage

GND

ground

CAN_H

CAN high

CAN_L

CAN low

CAN plug

3.6

Connection
to a Hydrotechnik measuring instrument with CAN functionality
1.
2.
3.

Use a CAN data cable (see section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) to connect the CAN jack at the control
box of the QL 326 with the instrument.
Connect the power pack (see section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) to the supply plug at the control box.
Please see the manual of the instrument for more information.

to an existing CAN bus

1.
2.
3.

Use a CAN data cable (see section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) to connect the CAN jack at the control
box of the QL 326 with the CAN bus.
Connect the power pack (see section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden. on page Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.) to the CAN plug at the control box.
Please see section 4.3 on page 11 for more information.

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Programming

4.1

General Hints and Definitions

The programming of the load valve can either be done using a Hydrotechnik measuring instrument,
or using the available CAN commands when connecting to an existing CAN bus.
Several data are defined during programming and transferred via CAN bus to the control box. The
load valve is able to follow a defined pressure sequence (ramp or sine), but cannot control. Additionally it is possible to run the pressure sequence in cycles to repeat identic loads consecutively.

4.2

Program and Start with a Hydrotechnik Measuring Instrument

Please see the hints in the manual of the measuring instrument.

4.3

Program and Start with CAN Commands

Hint
Messages sent by the control box during operation are colored in the
subsequent sections. All numbers are given in hexadecimal format.

The control can be run in three modes:

4.3.1

Calibration
Configuration
Operation

Calibration
As a standard the control boxes are delivered calibrated.
Activate calibration mode
Send this CAN message to start the calibration mode:
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

03h

00

00

00

00

00

00

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The calibration mode is confirmed by a heartbeat message each five seconds:

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x720

77h

00

00

00

00

00

00

00

Calibrate zero value of channel 1

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

01h

01

00

00

00

00

00

The D/A output is set to 0 V. To receive the real digital value for the zero point you will have to repeat the message until the DVM at the clamp output comes out of zero. Send the following message to decrement the AD value to determine the exact zero point:
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

01h

00

00

00

00

00

00

Send this message to confirm the set zero point:

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

01h

03

00

00

00

00

00

Now the zero value of channel 1 is saved in the device.

Calibrate end value of channel 1

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

02h

01

00

00

00

00

00

The D/A output is set to 0 V. To receive the real digital value for the end value you will have to repeat the message until the DVM at the clamp output shows 10 V. Send the following message to
decrement the AD value to determine the exact end value:
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

02h

00

00

00

00

00

00

Send this message to confirm the set end value:

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ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

77h

02h

03

00

00

00

00

00

Now the end value of channel 1 is saved in the device.

Calibrate zero and end value of channel 2
Execute the same procedure for channel 2 like for channel 1. Replace the byte B0 with 0x78 in alle
CAN messages.
Terminate calibration
Send this CAN message:

4.3.2

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

04h

00

00

00

00

00

00

Program a ramp load

You may program an individual load sequence formed as a ramp:

a)
b)
c)
d)

1st ramp
Constant load
2nd ramp
Pause

can be defined linear falling or rising

defined by entering a start and end time
can be defined linear falling or rising
without load

Switch into configuration mode

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

01h

00

00

00

00

00

00

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Select operation mode

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

01h

XXh

00

00

00

00

00

00

Enter one of the following numbers into byte B1:

0x00
0x01
0x02

single ramp (ramp will be executed once, then the device waits)
cyclic ramp (ramp will be executed until the stop command is sent)
off, no activity

Program values and times

Start and end values ramp A, start value ramp C:
ID

DLC

B0

0x620

0x02

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

Start A
LSB

Start A
MSB

End A
LSB

End A
MSB

Start C
LSB

Start C
MSB

Duration ramp A, idle time B, ramp C:

ID
0x620

DLC
8

B0

B1

0x03

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

Dur. A
LSB

Dur. A
MSB

Dur. B
LSB

Dur. B
MSB

Dur. C
LSB

Dur. C
MSB

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

End C
LSB

End C
MSB

Value B
LSB

Value B
MSB

Value D
LSB

Value D
MSB

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

Dur. D
LSB

Dur. D
MSB

00

00

00

00

End value ramp C, idle times B and D:

ID

DLC

B0

0x620

0x04

B1

Duration idle time D:

ID
0x620

DLC
8

B0
0x05

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Save configuration
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

80h

00h

00

00

00

00

00

00

The parameters are saved and kept until the next configuration.
End configuration

4.3.3

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

02h

00

00

00

00

00

00

Program a sine load

Beside a ramp you may program a sine load:

Amplitude Uss (peak to peak) in Volt

Frequency from 0.01 Hz to 2 Hz in 10 nHz steps
Offset
Uoff in Volt

The offset shifts the curve in y direction, the lower apex corresponds to the offset value. The amplitude Uss will not be influenced. The high apex results from the amplitude Uss plus offset voltage.
Switch into configuration mode

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

01h

00

00

00

00

00

00

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Select operation mode and define sine curve

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

10h

xxh

yyh

yyh

zzh

zzh

vvh

vvh

Replace the placeholders in the bytes with these commands:

Byte B1 (xxh)
Bytes B2 and B3 (yyyyh)
Bytes B4 and B5 (zzzzh)
Bytes B6 and B7 (vvvvh)

0x01 sine ON
0x02 sine OFF
Amplitude as a multiple of 10 mV, LSB first
Frequency as a multiple of 10 mHz, LSB first
Offset as a multiple of 10 mV, LSB first

Save configuration
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

80h

00h

00

00

00

00

00

00

The parameters are saved and kept until the next configuration.
End configuration

4.3.4

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

99h

02h

00

00

00

00

00

00

Start and stop control box

ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

0x620

00h

xxh

00

00

00

00

00

00

Replace the xx in byte B1 with the desired command code:

0x01
0x02
0x03
0x04

start ramp
stop ramp
start sine
stop sine

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4.3.5

Status information of the heartbeat

The control box gives status information via the heartbeat:
ID

DLC

B0

B1

B2

B3

B4

B5

B6

B7

720

XXh

00

00

00

YY

YY

YY

YY

The following situations are defined:

XX = 0x04
XX = 0x05
XX = 0x7F
XX = 0x77
YY

device is stopped
device is started
control box in configuration mode
control box in calibration mode
firmware version in ASCII format

Cleaing and Maintenance

5.1

Cleaning

Attention
Damage possible!
Switch the device off and cut the power supply, before you start cleaning it.
Otherwise there could be a short-circuit that damages the device.
Do not use aggressive cleaners, solvents, washing benzine or similar chemicals to clean the device. Otherwise the casing will be damaged.

Use a clean, soft, slightly dampened cloth to wipe off dirt from the casing.
Stubborn dirt can be removed using a mild household cleaner.

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5.2

Calibration and Maintenance

This device works maintenance-free. But it is required to do a re-calibration on a regular basis. For
normal use we recommend a calibration every two years. Please send the device in a safe packing
to our customer support address (see below).

5.3

Repair
Please contact our customer service staff if the device must be repaired. Please have the following
information ready before you contact us. The information should be appended if you send the device to us:

Company
Department
Contact person
Address
Phone and fax number
eMail address
Defective part (device, sensor, cable)
Fault description (please do not change the settings of the device; describe you measuring
task, sensor connections, device settings)

Customer service address

Please contact the Hydrotechnik service staff using this address:
Hydrotechnik GmbH
Holzheimer Strae 94-96 D-65549 Limburg
Phone: 06431 4004 0 Fax: 06431 45308
eMail: info@hydrotechnik.com Internet: www.hydrotechnik.com

5.4

Accessories
Please only use accessories made by Hydrotechnik.
Product
CAN cable to connect the device to a MultiSystem 5060 Plus
CAN cable to connect the device to a MultiSystem 5060
CAN cable to connect to an existing CAN bus
Power pack
Temperature sensor

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Order No
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8824-M9-05.00
8824-N3-02.50
8812-00-00.27
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