Central lubrication system, description

The central lubrication system, TWIN, consists of a pump unit, main line channel A and channel B,
distribution blocks with dosage valves, secondary line and lubrication pressure sensor.
A control unit, integrated in the pump unit, affects the pump according to a pre-selected lubrication
cycle. In order to obtain correct lubrication in relation to existing operating and load conditions, three
different pre-programmed lubrication cycles can be selected. Choose which lubrication cycle that is
to be used with the switch for central lubrication (see [Invalid linktarget]). The switch for selecting
lubrication cycle is located on the instrument panel. The frequency with which the pump lubricates
depends on which cycle has been chosen.
Lubricant is pumped out via the two separate channels (A and B), that run to the distribution blocks
with dosage valve. The channels are pressurized alternately. In a lubrication cycle, one channel is
pressurized and the other is drained. During each lubrication cycle, each lubrication point receives a
specific amount of grease regardless if it is channel A or B that has been pressurized.
The supplied amount of lubricant is determined by the size of the dosage valves, and is not affected
by back-pressure, temperature or the distance between lubrication point and pump unit.
A control light is integrated in the switch and has the following functions:
· shows selected lubrication cycle
· test light during troubleshooting
· error indicator
Figure 1
Earlier version (C-series)
1. Pump unit
2. Battery
3. Distribution block
4. Dosage valve
5. Gear selector, forward-reverse
6. Lubrication pressure sensor, PS
7. Main line channel A
8. Main line channel B
9. Ignition
10. Switch
11. Control light
12. Test button
13. Filling
Figure 2
Later version (D-series and later)
1. Pump unit
2. Battery
3. Distribution block
4. Dosage valve
5. V-ECU
6. Lubrication pressure sensor, PS
7. Main line channel A
8. Main line channel B
9. Ignition
10. Switch
11. Control light
12. Test button
13. Filling
Lubrication cycles
The programmable control unit integrated in the pump unit determines the progress of each
lubrication cycle that takes place during four different phases, pump phase, lubrication phase,
pressure reduction phase and pause. It also decides how often a lubrication cycle should be
performed. In addition, there are safety functions that ensure lubrication even if there are problems
in the system.
A complete lubrication cycle consists of a cycle where all lubrication points are supplied with lubricant
through one of the channels in the main line.
A lubrication cycle is initiated by the control unit (CU802/CU19) that activates the pump. The pump
delivers pressure to line A. The pressure builds up to the pressure monitor (SE802/SE113) which
triggers a pressure signal. The pressure signal stops the pump and after some time, channel A is
depressurized. At the next lubrication cycle, the pump is activated via the control unit (CU802/CU19).
At the same time, the shift valve is activated and channel B is pressurized.
Cycle A
During the pump phase, lubricant is pumped into the main line's channel A and then on to the
distribution block and dosage valves, which deliver a pre-determined amount of grease to each
lubrication point. During this time, channel B is connected to tank. When full pressure has been
reached, the lubrication pressure sensor (6) is affected so that the pump motor turns off, and the
pump phase ends.
During the lubrication phase, the pump motor is off. Pressure is maintained in the line to ensure
greasing of all lubrication points.
During the pressure reduction phase, channel A is depressurized and lubricant is thus drained back
to the reservoir.
The lubrication cycle ends with pause.
Cycle B
During the next lubrication cycle, lubricant is pumped into channel B. Otherwise, the lubrication cycle
is the same as for channel A.
The pressure builds up in one of the channels, at the same time as the other channel is depressurized.
A shift valve in the pump unit opens and closes the connection with both channels.
Through channel A, alternatively B, the dosage valve is supplied with lubricant which at that point is
supplied in doses to the lubrication point.
Then, the dosage valve's piston returns and the dosage valve is filled with new lubricant for the next
lubrication cycle.
Since the return movement of the dosage valve's piston take place due to the pressure in the channel,
A or B, the dosage valves function independent of, for example, temperature and type of lubricant.
This means that the pressure lines A and B, respectively, are never in direct contact with the
secondary line out to each respective lubrication point.
Different function parameters can be set in the control unit with one of the diagnostic tools, the
diagnostic unit or a software installed on a laptop PC. With the diagnostic tools, it is also possible to
read function data, for example, error indications that are registered in the control unit's memory.
Figure 3
Lubrication cycles
1. Pump unit
2. Main line, Channel A and Channel B
3. Distribution block
4. Dosage valve
5. Secondary line
6. Lubrication pressure sensor, PS
Connections on circuit board (earlier version)
Figure 4

1 Pump housing BL Blue

2 Test button GN Green
3 Level monitor OR Orange
4 Solenoid, shift valve R Red
5 Pump motor SB Black
6 Control unit VO Violet
7 Electrical connection (connector between Y Yellow
pump and machine)
8 Connection, electric power supply
9 Connection, activation signal from V-ECU
(forward/reverse control)
10 Pressure monitor in distribution block
11 Switch in cab
Connections on circuit board (later version)
Figure 5

1 Pump housing BL Blue

2 Test button GN Green
3 Level monitor OR Orange
4 Solenoid, shift R Red
valve
5 Pump motor SB Black
6 Control unit VO Violet
7 Electrical Y Yellow
connection
(connector
between pump
and machine)
8 Connection,
electric power
supply
9 Connection,
activation signal
from V-ECU
(forward/revers
e control)
10 Pressure
monitor in
distribution
block
11 Switch in cab