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List of Tables .............................................................................................................................................iv
List of Figures .............................................................................................................................................v
1 General Information..................................................................................1
1.1 Information on the User Manual................................................................................................. 1
Fig. 2:Scope of Delivery............................................................................................................................. 12
Fig. 3:Nameplate for Radial Piston Pump RKP-II...................................................................................... 13
1 General InformationInformation on the User Manual
1 G eneral Information
1.1 Information on the User Manual
The User Manual at hand refers solely to the radial piston pumps in the series
RKP-II and is an integral part of the product. It describes the intended use and
safe application of the product in all phases of operation.
1.1.1 Target Groups
1.1.1.1 Operator
with the radial piston pump has read the User Manual and its supplemental
documentation, and that it is observed accordingly, especially the relative
safety and warning instructions.
Ö Chap. "1.4 Responsibilities", Page 4
1.1.1.2 Trained Staff
The trained staff must read the User Manual and its important supplemental
documentation and must observe and follow the instructions, especially the
respective safety and warning instructions.
1.1.2 Subject to Change and Validity
The information in this User Manual is valid as of the date this version of the
User Manual is released. Version number and release date of this User Manual
are noted in the footer.
The User Manual at hand is subject to change at any time and such may be
made without justification.
Information on the User
Manual
Target Group: OperatorAmong other things, the operator must ensure that the trained staff working
Target Group: Trained
Staff
Subject to Change and
Validity of the User
Manual
1.1.3 Completeness
The User Manual is only complete along with the supplemental do cumen tation
relevant for each particular application.
Ö Chap. "1.2 Supplemental Documentation", Page 2
1.1.4 Safe Keeping
The User Manual at hand and any and all relevant supplemental
documentation for each respective application must always be kept safe ly in an
easily accessible location and be available at all times in the vicinity of the
radial piston pump or close to the machinery the pump is assigned to.
DANGERDenotes safety instructions, which are meant to warn of
an imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury or of
significant property damage.
Non-observance of these safety instructions will inevitably lead
to death, serious injuries (crippling injuries) or significant
damage to property!
WARNINGDenotes safety instructions, which are meant to warn of
possible danger of death or serious bodily injury or of
possible significant property damage.
Non-observance of these safety instructions may lead to
death, serious injuries (crippling injuries) or significant damage
to property!
CAUTIONDenotes safety instructions, which are meant to warn of
the risk of slight injuries or minor property damage.
Non-observance of these safety instructions may lead to slight
injuries or minor damage to property!
1.1.6 Symbols
Denotes important instructions
Supplemental
Documentation
• or -Denotes lists
ÖDenotes reference to another chapter, another page, table or
figure in the User Manual as well as supplemental
documentation
1., 2., …Denotes steps in a process, which are to be carried out one
after another
1.2 Supplemental Documentation
The supplemental documentation listed here is an integral part of the
scope of delivery.
Supplemental DocumentationDescription
Order data sheet / bill of deliveryIncludes item numbers, item names, quantities
User Manual RKP II Explosion-proofATEX supplemental instructions in the event that the
Application Instruction RKP-D with CAN
Bus Interface
Catalog Radial Piston Pump for lowflammability fluids
radial piston pump is suitable for operation in
explosive areas (included in the scope of delivery)
User Manual for the radial piston pump with digital onboard electronics (if required, included in the scope of
delivery)
Supplemental instructions for operation with lowflammability fluids (if required, included in the scope of
delivery)
If operated properly according to instructions, typically no dangerous emissions
emanate from the radial piston pump.
1.3.2 Disposal
When disposing of the radial piston pump, its spare parts or accessories,
packaging material no longer needed, hydraulic fluid or additives and
substances needed for cleaning purpose s , the resp ective country-specific
waste disposal regulations as amended must be observed!
In some cases, the items to be disposed of must be disassembled
professionally and be separated according to their materials and then be
disposed of in the respective waste stream or recycling location accordingly.
Incorporated in the radial piston pumps are, among other things, the following
substances or materials:
• Electronic components Ö Application Instruction RKP-D with CAN Bus
Interface
Responsibility of the
manufacturer and that of
the operator of the
machinery
The manufacturer and the operator of the machinery are both responsible to
see that the planning and execution of the work performed with and to the
radial piston pump as well as all interactions with the radial piston pump are
carried out in accordance with the instructions given in this User Manual and in
the relevant supplemental documentation for each respective application.
The manufacturer and the operator of the machinery are responsible in detail
for the following:
• Staff selection and training
Ö Chap. "2.2.2 Selecting and Qualifying Staff", Page 8
• Taking required work safety measures for the respective application and
monitoring
Ö Chap. "2.2.4 Work Safety", Page 9
• Observing the relevant manufacturer's safety standards and those of the
operator of the machinery for each respective application
• Observing the relevant regulations applicable nationally and
internationally, as well as applicable standards and directives (such
as, e. g., EU Machine Directive and the regulations by the Employer's
Liability Association, TÜV or VDE) as amended in their current version
when designing, assembling and operating the ma ch ine ry with all of th e
installed components.
• Installing a suitable safety system for limiting the pressure in the hydraulic
connections
Ö Chap. "2.3.2.1 Safety Devices for Limiting Pressure", Page 10
• Using only radial piston pumps in technically flawless condition and safe
for operation
• Preventing unauthorized structural modifications, repairs and
maintenance work to be carried out or such that are unprofessionally
performed.
• Defining and adhering to application specific inspection and servicing
instructions
• Adhering to all technical data during storage, transport, assembly,
disassembly, connecting, start-up, configuring, operating, cleaning,
repairing or performing any troubleshooting, especially the ambient
conditions as well as to the data of the hydraulic fluid in use.
• Proper storage, transport, assembl y, disassembly, connection, start-up,
configuration, operation, cleaning, repairing, performing any
troubleshooting or disposal
• Easily accessible and available safe keeping of the
• Manual as well as the relevant supplemental do cumentation for each
respective application.
Ö Chap. "1.1.4 Safe Keeping", Page 1
• This User Manual and the relevant supplemental documentation for each
respective application are to be added to the User Manual of the
machinery.
In principle, our general terms and conditions for delivery and payment apply.
These shall be available to the buyer at the latest at the time the sales contract
is completed.
Among other things, warranty and liability claims are excluded for personal
injury or property damage should they be the result of one or more of the
following causes:
• Work performed with and to the radial piston pump or handling the radial
piston pump by users not qualified for the job
Ö Chap. "2.2.2 Selecting and Qualifying Staff", Page 8
• Use in violation with regulations
Ö Chap. "2.1 Intended Use", Page 7
• Failing to take required work safety measures for the respective
application
Ö Chap. "2. 2. 4 Work Safety", Page 9
• Not adhering to the instructions in User Manual at hand or to the relevant
supplemental documentation for the respective application
• Non-observance of the relevant manufacturer's safety standards and
those of the operator of the machinery for each respective application
• Non-observance of the relevan t re gu lat ion s ap plicable nationally and
internationally, or standards and directives (such as, e. g., EU Machine
Directive and the regulations by the Employer's Liability Association, TÜV
or VDE) as amended in their current version when designing, assembling
and operating the machinery with all of the installed components.
• Failure to install a suitable safety system for limiting the pressure in the
hydraulic connections
Ö Chap. "2.3.2.1 Safety Devices for Limiting Pressure", Page 10
• Using radial piston pumps that are not in technically flawless condition or
not safe for operation
• Unauthorized or improperly performed modifications to the design or
repairs and maintenance work
• Not adhering to the inspection and maintenance instructions from the
manufacturer and the operator of the machinery.
• Not adhering to all technical data during storage, transport, assembly,
disassembly, connecting, start-up, configuring, operating, cleaning,
repairing or resolving any possible failures, especially to the ambient
conditions as well as to the data of the hydraulic fluid in use.
Ö Chap. "4 Technical Data", Page 27
• Improper storage, transport, assembly, disassemb ly, connection, start-up,
configuration, operation, cleaning, repairing, resolving any possible
failures or disposal
• Use of unsuitable or defective accessories or rather unsuitable or
defective spare parts
Ö Chap. "10 Spare Parts, Accessories, Repairs", Page 57
• Catastrophic events beyond our control or acts of God
TrademarksMoog™ and Moog Authentic Repair Service™ are registered trademarks of
Moog Inc. and its subsidiaries.
All product and company names listed in the User Manual are possibly
protected trademarks of their respective manufacturer, the use of which
by third parties for their own purposes may be in vi ola tio n of the
manufacturer's rights.
A missing ® or ™ symbol may not be interpreted to mean that the name is
a brand name that can be used unrestricted.
Intended UseThe Radial Piston Pump RKP-II is a work machine used to produce hydraulic
displacement. Certain versions of the radial piston pumps are fitted with an
additional safety function for locking (not a hermetic sealing function) the
hydraulic displacement.
Use Environment:
The radial piston pump is designed to control and regulate pressures and
displacements in commercial applications.
Obvious Misuse:
Operating the unit outside of the specifically defined application and
environmental conditions
in relationship to:
• Operating pressure
• Temperature
• Speed and rotational direction
• Operational environmental pressure
• Shock / vibration
• Electromagnetic interference resistance
• Operating fluids (viscosity, cleanliness class, chemical ingredients)
• Protection class
• Electrical and electromagnetic connections
• Operation in explosion hazardous areas if not permitted for such use
For incorporating into superordinate levels of machinery, the following
applies:
• The Radial Piston Pump is only to be operated as a component for a
complete superordinate system, e. g. in a machinery set up.
• The Radial Piston Pump is designed to be used with the specified
operating fluid. Use with any other operating fluid requires our express
approval.
• The efficient, reliable and safe operation of the Radial Piston Pump
requires quality project planning as well as professional execution,
transport, storage, mounting, demounting, electrical and hydraulic
connections, start-up, configuration, operation, cleaning and servicing.
The Radial Piston Pump may not be put into operation until the following
has been assured:
• The superordinate level machinery with all of its installed components
adheres to the relevant, nationally and internationally applicable
regulations, standards and directives (such as the EU Machine Directive
and the applicable regulations by the Employer's Liability Insurance
Association, TÜV or VDE) as amended.
• The Radial Piston Pump and all other installed compo n ents ar e in
technically sound and fail-safe condition.
• Adhering to the inspection and maintenance instructions from the
manufacturer and the operator of the machinery.
• Following all of the corresponding relevant sup p lem en ta l documentation
in accordance with the application
• Observing the relevant manufacturer's safety standards and those of the
operator of the machinery for each respective application
• Observing the relevant regulations applicable nationally and
internationally, as well as applicable standards and directives (such as,
e. g., the EU Machine Directive and the applicable regulations by the
Employer's Liability Insurance Association, TÜV or VDE) as amended.
2.2 Organizational Measures
2.2.1 Safe Operation
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer and the operator of the
machinery to ensure safe operation of the Radial Piston Pump.
Safe OperationThe basic requirement for safe handling and trouble free operation involves
observing the following:
• All relevant safety instructions and user manuals
• All safety instructions or the relevant supplemental documentation for the
respective application
• All safety instructions pertaining to the relevant manufacturer's safety
standards and those of the operator of the machinery for each respective
application
• All relevant nationally and internationally applicable safety and accident
prevention regulations, standards and directives, such as the safety
instructions of the Employer's Liability Insurance Association, TÜV or
VDE, in particular the following standards for the safe operation of
machines:
- EN ISO 12100
-EN982
Following the safety instructions and the safety and accident prevention
regulations, standards and directives helps to prevent accidents, machine
failure and property damage!
WARNINGIncorrect handling of the Radial Piston Pump!
May lead to severe personal injury and property damage.
• Any and all work to the Radial Piston Pump may only be
performed by user's qualified to do so and those
authorized.
2 SafetyOrganizational Measures
Qualified UsersQualified users are skilled professionals, who have been trained to carry out
these tasks and who have the required knowledge and experience. In
particular, such skilled professionals must be licensed to operate, ground and
label machines, systems and electric circuits in accordance with applicable
safety standards. Project planners must be familiar with the safety concepts for
automated technology.
2.2.3 Structural Modifications
Structural ModificationsIn order to prevent damage to the Radial Piston Pump or to any of its
accessories, structural modifications to the equipment may only be performed
by us or by an authorized service location.
Ö Chap. "8.3 Moog Service Addresses", Page 54
Among other things, warranty and liability claims shall be excluded for personal
injury or property damage, if they are the result of unauthorized or improperly
carried out structural modifications or tampering with the equipment in any
other way.
Ö Chap. "1.5 Warranty and Liability", Page 5
2.2.4 Work Safety
Certain components in an equipment system may be the
cause of magnetic field and cause interference to sensitive
devices.
• Maintain the respective device-related safety clearance.
CAUTIONDanger! Toppling Objects!
Toppling tools and accessories may lead to bodily injury.
• Wear suitable protective work equipment such as, e. g.,
safety shoes.
CAUTIONRisk of Burns!
The Radial Piston Pump and the hydraulic connection lines
may get very hot during operation and may lead to burns on
skin contact.
• Wear suitable protective work equipment such as, e. g.,
work gloves.
CAUTIONNoise Exposure!
When operating the machinery, the operator may be exposed
to loud noise, which can lead to hearing damage.
• The operator / manufacturer must take suitable measures
to protect against noise, such as, for example, instructing
the use of ear protection.
Work SafetyWARNINGDanger! Magnetic Fields!
CAUTIONHazardous Operating Fluid!
When exposed to hazardous operating fluid, skin contact or
inhaling may lead to bodily injury.
• Wear suitable protective work equipment such as, e. g.,
work gloves.
General Safety
Instructions for specific
phases of operation
• Any and all work to the Radial Piston Pump may only be performed by
user's qualified to do so and those authorized.
Ö Chap. "2.2.2 Selecting and Qualifying Staff", Page 8
• The technical data and especially the information shown on the Radial
Piston Pump's nameplate are to be observed and adhered to.
Ö Chap. "4 Technical Data", Page 27
2.3.1 Specific Phases of Operation
2.3.1.1 Mounting
• During mounting, make sure that all connections, plug s an d so cke ts ar e
tightly sealed to prevent substances from penetrating into the Radial
Piston Pump.
• The Radial Piston Pump must be completely filled with operating fluid.
• Before mounting, the Radial Piston Pump must have adjusted to room
temperature and it may not contain any condensation.
2.3.1.2 Start Up
• All hydraulic and electric connections must be in use or closed off.
• Never put the Radial Piston Pump into operation until after all mounting
steps have been completed.
General Safety
Instructions when
operating hydraulic
equipment
2.3.1.3 Maintenance and Repairs
• Maintenance and repair work as well as servicing work is to be carried out
according to schedule and to the regularly specified times.
• Secure the machinery from being started up during maintenance and
repair.
• Make sure the machinery is not under pressure during maintenance
work.
2.3.2 Operating Hydraulic Equipment
2.3.2.1 Safety Devices for Limiting Pressure
DANGERRisk of injury and property damage as a result of excess
pressure!
Excess pressure in the machinery may damage parts of the
machine and as a result may lead to severe injuries.
• In order to limit the machinery to the maximum
permissible operating pressure, it is crucial to install a
pressure limitation valve directly at the pump output line.
1Control piston
2Rolling bearing
3Drive shaft
4Drain Port
5SAE piping connection
6Sliding stroke ring
7Slipper pad with working piston
8Housing
9Compensator
1Revision status
2Rotation direction
3Type keyÖ Catalog Radial Piston Pump RKP-II
4displacement
5Maximum revolutions for low noise operation
6Maximum operating pressure
7Date of manufacture in the format MM/YY
8Model number
Fig. 3: Nameplate for Radial Piston Pump RKP-II
In the case of multiple pumps, each individual pump has its own
nameplate.
Functional DescriptionThe shaft (Pos. 11) transfers the drive torque to the star-shaped cylinder b lock
(Pos. 7), free of any axial forces, via a crossdisc coupling (Pos. 10). The
cylinder block is hydrostatically supported on the control journal (Pos. 6). The
radial pistons (Pos. 5) in the cylinder block run against the stroke ring (Pos. 3)
through hydrostatically balanced slipper pads (Pos. 4). The pistons and slipper
pads are joined by ball and socket joints and locking rings. The slipper pads
are guided in the stroke ring by two retaining rings (Pos. 2) and, when running,
are held against the stroke ring by centrifugal force and oil pressure.
As the cylinder block rotates, the pistons reciprocate due to the eccentric
positioning of the stroke ring, the piston stro ke being twice the eccentricity. The
eccentric position of the stroke ring is controlled by two diametrically opposed
control pistons (Pos. 1, Pos. 8) and the pressure compensator (Pos. 9).
The oil flow to and from the pump passes thro ugh th e pump p orts and in to and
out of the pistons through the porting in the control journal. The bearing
supporting the drive shaft is only subjected to external forces. The
compensator setting limits the system pressure and adjusts the pump flow
between zero and full flow to maintain the set pressure.