BULLETIN#A-001

2-23-99
ARIEL Corporation
35 Blackjack Rd.
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
DIGITAL NO-FLOW TIMER
(740) 397-0311 Fax (740) 397-3856

Material.................................................Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Temperature Range........................................... -40o F to +185o F
DNFT-LED-PS Switch Rating............................10 VA/240 VDC- 10VA/150 VAC**
Epoxy Encapsulated............................UL LISTED EL-CAST VFR 641
Power..................................................................... Lithium Battery
Alarm/Shutdown........................ Factory default for 3 minute alarm
*PRG is programmable from 20 seconds to 4 minutes 15 seconds
**10VA/150VAC P/N A-7210 & A-7211 only.

DNFT-PRG-PS
MONITORS MOVEMENT OF DIVIDER VALVE
PISTON FOR DEPENDABLE "TIMED" SHUTDOWN Slow-Flow and No-Flow of divider block lubrication systems. The DNFT
PROTECTION
CLOSED LOOP OR OPEN LOOP OPERATION
INSTALLS DIRECTLY TO DIVIDER VALVE
NOT AFFECTED B Y TEMPERATURE OR OIL
VISCOSITY
REQUIRES NO EXTERNAL POWER
LED INDICATOR OR LCD DISPLAY
PRG-RB IS PROGRAMMABLE TO DISPLAY:
TOTAL PINTS
PINTS PER DAY PUMP RATE
TOTAL DIVIDER VALVE CYCLES
CYCLE TIME OF DIVIDER VALVE
PROGRAMMABLE A L A R M TIME (PRG-RB MODEL) indicates one complete cycle of the lubrication system. The
DEDICATED SWITCH CLOSURE TO M O N I T O R shutdown will occur. The DNFT will automatically reset alarm circuit when
EACH DIVIDER VALVE CYCLE (PS OPTION)
The DNFT-LED is a totally enclosed electronic device, combining the latest
technology in microprocessor and transistor components for detecting
incorporates an oscillating crystal to accurately monitor the cycle time of
the lubrication system to enable precision timed shutdown capability. The
magnet assembly and control housing mount directly to the divider valve to
become an integral part of the lubrication system. The DNFT operates on
internal lithium battery power, with an expected life of 6 to 10 years
depending on cycle time. PRG-RB model has replaceable battery. If battery
voltage drops below normal operating levels, the DNFT goes into alarm
mode and the unit cannot be restarted. The DNFT comes in a wide range of
models to switch voltages of 240 VDC or 150 VAC. Both LED and PRG-RB
models utilize an LED to indicate each cycle of the divider valve. This
enables the operator to easily set and monitor lubrication rates. The PRG-
RB model comes with a liquid crystal display to display total pints, cycle
time of divider valve, total cycles of divider valve, and pints per day pump
rate. The PRG-RB can easily be programmed for an alarm time from 20
seconds to 4 minutes 15 seconds.
OPERATION
Lubricant flow through the divider valve assembly forces the pistons to
cycle back and forth causing a lateral movement of a magnet linked to the
piston. Movement is monitored by the microprocessor which resets the
timer, lights the LED, and allows the unit to continue operation. This
microprocessor must receive this cycle in a predetermined time or a
normal operation of divider valve resumes.
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2-23-99
ARIEL Corporation
35 Blackjack Rd.
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
DIGITAL NO-FLOW TIMER
(740) 397-0311 Fax (740) 397-3856

TYPICAL DNFT INSTALLATION

ALLEN HEAD DNFT ALLEN HEAD #22 AWG 18" LEADS
INTERNAL VIEW OF SET SCREWS (2) (B) HEX MAGNET SET SCREWS (2) DNFT (4) STANDARD
(A) (B) (6) WITH PROXIMITY SWITCH OPTION
DIVIDER VALVE HOUSING (A) HOUSING
(C)
RED MAGNET
ORANGE (H)
BLACK
RED
GREEN
YELLOW ORANGE
YELLOW BLACK
DNFT-LED-PS GREEN
O-RING SEAL YELLOW
WIRE LEADS YELLOW
(F) O-RING SEAL
(I)
(F)
24S
PISTON ENCLOSURE PLUG SPRING
SPACER
(D) WIRE LEADS
DIVIDER VALVE
(I)
(E)

ARIEL # A-6348
Wiring Diagram For RED-INSULATE FROM CONTACT
NORMALLY CLOSED OPERATION (CLOSED LOOP) DO NOT USE
RED WIRE ORANGE-TO LUBE NO-FLOW IN CONTROL PANEL "+" POLARITY Control Panel
ORANGE WIRE Annunciator
BLACK WIRE
BLACK-TO COMMON IN CONTROL PANEL "-" POLARITY or PLC
SWITCH RATING
GREEN WIRE YELLOW WIRE 10VA/240VDC MAX
DNFT-LED-PS - A-6348 (2) YELLOW WIRES DEDICATED SWITCH CLOSURE TO MONITOR
YELLOW WIRE EACH DIVIDER VALVE CYCLE
INSULATE FROM CONTACT WHEN NOT IN USE
GREEN WIRE-GROUND SECURELY

Wiring Diagram For RED-TO LUBE NO-FLOW IN CONTROL PANEL "+" POLARITY
Control Panel
NORMALLY OPEN OPERATION (OPEN LOOP) ORANGE-INSULATE FROM CONTACT Annunciator
DO NOT USE
RED WIRE or PLC
ORANGE WIRE
SWITCH RATING
10VA/240VDC MAX
BLACK WIRE YELLOW WIRE

GREEN WIRE
DNFT-LED-PS - A-6348
CONNECT BLACK AND GREEN WIRE
GROUND SECURELY
YELLOW WIRE (2) YELLOW WIRES DEDICATED SWITCH CLOSURE TO MONITOR
EACH DIVIDER VALVE CYCLE
INSULATE FROM CONTACT WHEN NOT IN USE
GROUND
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ARIEL Corporation 2-23-99
35 Blackjack Rd.
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
DIGITAL NO-FLOW TIMER
(740) 397-0311 Fax (740) 397-3856

TROUBLESHOOTING DNFT-LED
NOTICE: WHEN MORE THAN ONE DNFT IS INSTALLED ON THE COMPRESSOR OR ENGINE, EACH DNFT MUST BE WIRED TO A SEPARATE ALARM
CIRCUIT ON THE CONTROL PANEL, ANNUNCIATOR OR PLC TO SIMPLIFY TROUBLESHOOTING THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM AND DNFT.

Loosen set screws, slide DNFT all the way onto hex of magnet housing and
1. LED does Not
Blink, Control torque to 25 inch pounds max.(Do not over tighten) Cycle divider valve by
A. Improperly Adjusted pumping clean oil through system with lubrication system purge gun or running
Panel Indicates
Lube No-Flow compressor. If necessary, adjust DNFT 1/16“ back until LED blinks with each
(See also, 3.Erratic shutdown) cycle of divider valve.
Loosen set screws, remove DNFT from magnet housing. Remove magnet
B. Spring or Magnet is assembly from divider valve. Remove magnet, spacer and spring. Check
Broken in Magnet components for damage. Replace damaged spring or magnet and install on
Assembly
divider valve. If necessary, adjust DNFT, check for LED blink. Purge air from
system with lubrication system purge gun.
Loosen set screws, remove DNFT from magnet housing. Disconnect wiring and attach
ohmmeter, red lead to red wire and black lead to black wire. Set meter to ohms. Depress
C. Low Battery voltage
magnet, meter should read 10 Megs. When DNFT alarms, meter should read 3.5 to 6.5
ohms. If over 10 ohms, replace DNFT. If necessary, adjust DNFT, and check for LED
blink.
Loosen set screws, remove DNFT from magnet housing. Check for damaged or
bent magnet housing. Remove magnet assembly from divider valve. Replace
magnet housing, magnet, spring and spacer. Re-install DNFT on magnet
housing. If necessary, adjust DNFT, check for LED blink. Purge air from
system with lubrication system purge gun.
2. After installation of A. Wrong Magnet Housing
DNFT, Rupture Disc is
Installed on Divider Valve
Blown and Divider Valve is
Locked up.
(See magnet assy. Below)

Check system pressure insure oil is flowing to divider valves. If necessary

B. Air or Debris in
install pressure gauge tomonitor operation of lubrication system.
Divider Valve
System. 1. Loosen outlet plugs in front of valve blocks. Fast purge the system with
lubrication system purge gun until clean, clear, air free oil appears from plugs.
2. Loosen each piston enclosure plug individually to purge air from behind
piston. Do not remove piston enclosure plugs. Tighten all divider valve plugs.
Adjust DNFT. To insure proper operation of the divider block lubrication
system, it is absolutely necessary that all tubing and components be filled
with oil and free of air before start-up.
A. Faulty wiring from DNFT to Disconnect wiring from DNFT in control panel and attach ohmmeter leads. Total
3. Erratic Shutdown
or LED blink
Control Panel impedance in alarm state should be less than 10 ohms. Run new wiring to
B. Air in System (see 2B.) DNFT and recheck impedance. Air in divider valve system. (See 2B. Above)
Check system pressure to insure oil is flowing to divider valves. If necessary,
C. Faulty Lube Pump install pressure gauge to monitor operation of lubrication system. Check gauge
to insure pump will build sufficient pressure to inject oil into cylinder. You cannot
check for oil flow into cylinder by removing tubing from check valve and pumping
oil to atmosphere. Replace pump.
4. DNFT Will Not A. Incorrect Wiring Reverse wiring connections in control panel. DNFT is polarity sensitive.
Show Alarm Connections
TYPICAL DNFT INSTALLATION Magnet Assemblies and Applications
DNFT must be installed with correct magnet
O-RING OR ALLEN HEAD assembly for each divider valve manufacturer.
METAL GASKET SET SCREWS (2) DNFT
INTERNAL VIEW OF Trabon O-Ring Seal Magnet Assy # A-6506
DIVIDER VALVE MAGNET 1995 and Later
RED 7/16"-20
ORANGE
BLACK
GREEN
Trabon Metal Gasket Seal
YELLOW
1994 or Earlier Magnet Assy # A-6507
24S SPACER SPRING
YELLOW

7/16"-20
HEX MAGNET HOUSING #18 AWG 18" LEADS (4)
(6) WITH PROXIMITY SWITCH
24S PISTON ENCLOSURE PLUG Lincoln O-Ring Seal
Magnet Assy # A-6508
Extended Nose
DIVIDER VALVE
7/16"-20
CAUTION: DISCONNECT ALL WIRING PRIOR TO WELDING ON
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2-23-99
ARIEL Corporation
35 Blackjack Rd.
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
DIGITAL NO-FLOW TIMER
(740) 397-0311 Fax (740) 397-3856

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