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1. Information Displayed wf Cavity HVC10 2 Comment ComponentID SP1 V Component Label SP1 DB Version HydraForce Inc v4 0 0036 a Description Poppet 2 Way Normally Closed Flow 53 Ipm 14 gpm Catalog Information F Model Code HSP10 20 0 U 10EY 3D Viewer Operating Pressure 350 bar 5075 psi Continuous 420 bar 6090 psi 10 Cycle Life J Reference HSP10 20 Figure 3 20 Component Properties Dialog Box Displayed Information 3 1 3 6 Catalog Information This section will bring up the PDF catalog page for the current component model 3 47 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD Poppet 2 Way Normally Closed GTR Component Configuration Displayed Information Catalog Information 3D Viewer 3 1 3 7 Viewing Custom Components ELECTRO PROPORTIONAL VALVES FLOW CONTROL HSP10 20 HyPerformance Proportional Poppet 2 Way ISO SYMBOL O l PERFORMANCE Prossuro Drop vs Flow 3 ca as of at rT a T Apply HydraForce i Design User s Manual Blue rectangles are links to other catalog pages DESCRIPTION O o A high pressure proportional solenoid operated two way piloted poppet typs nor mally closed screw in hydraulic cartridge valve for low leakage blocking and load holding applications OPERATION When de snergized the HSP10 20 blocks flow from ports 2 to 1 In this mods the cartridge will allow flow from ports 1 to 2 after overc
2. clicking again on the Freeze button saving the project under a new file name 3 5 Pricing Wizard The Pricing Wizard option gives you the ability to view the current price of their manifold without having to generate a Combination Valve Project 3 87 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Worksheet pricing report This option is only available to those with access to the HydraForce Pricelist update 272 00 Get Total Price F 3 88 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 6 Price Parameters This dialog allows the user to specify and adjust various price parameters the price list information the discount schedule for the reports the global multipliers used in the price calculation The pricing disclaimer and the conditions and terms of sales The options in this dialog are global For example the global multiplier values are used in the price calculation for all the projects Price Parameters Price List Registration File Name USDPriceList2013 4 0 0059 bal maan gt DAS Live Binaries Hydraforcewyin32 Debug Prices Key xX 123 Version 11 29 2012 1 20 15 PM HydraForce Inc v4 1 0059 Discount Schedule Manifold Quantity Discount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Global Multipliers Multiplier 1 i Applies to all product considered a component such as a valve Multiplier 2 i Applies to block related elements suc
3. 3 60 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Library Manifold LB Pa eee Components if SPLL Figure 3 34 Manifold Layout Library 3 1 5 1 2 Manifold Components Components found in the Components section of the Manifold Library are taken directly from the System Design interface They are represented with the hydraulic symbol Their identifiers are the same as the ones defined in the System Design interface Library Manifold Ports B Pi ee w Components D SPL1 bn SPI ei Mounting Hole SP2 HSP10 20 Flow ws Ao 53 Ipm 14 gpm Operating Pressure 350 bar 5075 psi Continuc Cycle Life A two way piloted poppet type proportional normally closed screw in hydraulic cartridge valve designed for low leakage blocking in load holding applications for high pressure circuits 4 am Figure 3 35 Component in the Manifold Layout Library 3 1 5 1 3 Mounting Holes Mounting holes do not appear in the System Design interface Only one component appears in the manifold library That same component can be inserted several times on the manifold block as required 3 61 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 5 2 Manifold Layout Editors The 2D and 3D manifold layout editors permit to position the various components on the manifold block That is required to define the ma
4. Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 31 Convert to 3D Project in the File Menu 2 Acknowledge the warning message that opened by clicking on Yes Note The component placement information on the manifold layout view will be lost during this process and the initial hfr file will be deleted Conversion to 30 environment Scenario y Youare about to convert a project From the 2D environment of a previous version of the software to the 3D environment of the wt current software revision The Following occurs with this conversion You will have the ability to place valve ports and accessories in a 3D environment If any valves or ports were placed on the 2D manifold surface to define a preference For location then these valves must be placed by the user in the 3D interface You must also indicate that the valve or pork is constrained to the surface This can be done by right clicking on the valve and then use the valve constraint contextual menu If any lock down kits or MR handles have been placed on the 20 manifold layout page this information will be lost This information can now be Found on the individual configuration page For the valves Do wou want to proceed with the conversion Figure 2 32 Conversion Warning Message 3 Select the measure system that will be used for this project In the report all measures units will be as per this choice It will not be
5. Note The color and thickness tools can be used for modifying the valve symbols as well 3 1 2 7 5 Inserting a Dimension Line To insert a dimension line measure 3 42 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 1 Select the Measure ial button on the toolbar 2 Click and hold the mouse button at the initial point 3 Drag the mouse to the second measurement point Figure 3 15 Dimension Line Setting 4 Release the mouse button Figure 3 16 Dimension Line Drawn 5 By moving the handles adjust the initial and ending point or the line height 6 Double click on the dimension line to access its properties and set the text to display 7 To get a vertical dimension line use the Rotate left or Rotate Right de gt ab tools 1000 mm Figure 3 17 Dimension Line Completed 3 1 2 8 Displaying Connection Port Names To display the port names of the components 1 Select the menu Preferences gt View Connection Port Names The port numbers will appear in a bubble They cannot be moved or modified 2 To display a different port number use the text tool to create a custom ID 3 1 2 9 Displaying Connection Ports To display the ports small circles on the components 3 43 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 1 Select the menu Preferences gt View Connection Ports The ports will appear or disappear depending on the
6. POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual m Net Adder Component Configuration Displayed Information Description This component allows to enter a quantity range with a corresponding price Options Model Code Manufacturer Level 1 Quantity Level 1 Price Level 2 Quantity Level 2 Price Level 3 Quantity Level 3 Price Level 4 Quantity Level 4 Price Level 5 Quantity Level 5 Price Ordering Information Engrave Label HydraForce 0 0 00 USD S gt 0 0 00 usps v 0 0 00 USD v 0 0 00 USD v 0 0 00 USD Model Code HydraForce Apply Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 23 Net Adder Component Component Configuration 3 50 POWER FORWARD 3 1 4 Creating a Design 3 1 4 1 Connecting Components HydraForce i Design User s Manual To connect components L Or Click on one of the symbol connection ports to define the starting point The connection ports appear in red when a component is inserted onto the drawing surface and still not connected The mouse pointer takes the shape of a cross Each click other than on another connection port defines a new elbow in the link Click on another port to create a connection The link is established between the two components Double clicked on the drawing where there is no connection port The link will terminate at that point with a connection port a
7. 3 59 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual DESeR S60 Qiald nE As to a Boe laat ann a E e To Piesa iine ease S Library Manifold 2 2 Components co Price Components B SPLI MAITOA S T Manifold Project1 B v Mounting Hole IVI ET l e s Project Parameters p ig System Design ou ll 2D Manifold Layout A 3D Manifold Layout Part List d E Mer Manifold Project2 s Project Parameters Mounting Hole t u Extrusion 150 62 x 49 02 mm Length 215 27 mm Pending Message Figure 3 33 3D Manifold Layout Interface Note Leave the manifold layout interface blank to indicate a designer s choice for the layout 3 1 5 1 Manifold Layout Library The Manifold Library uses the same interface as the System Design Library Differences lie in the components that populate the library Three major component categories are included in this library 1 Manifold Ports 2 Components 3 Mounting Holes The Manifold Library is automatically populated with components inserted in the System Design page Note Accessories are not showed in the manifold library They are component options 3 1 5 1 1 Manifold Ports The manifold ports are the same Connection Ports that have been inserted and configured in the System Design interface In the Library they are identified by the same identifier that is defined in the System Design interface
8. HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD momo AUTOMATION STUDIO ive PDesign Hydraulic System Design User Manual June 2013 fu WKS v4 0 visit our website www hydraforce com download a copy of i Design info hydraforce com downloadi Design questions about i Design contact iDesignHeloDesk hydraforce com need help designing a custom manifold info hydraforce com Free Custom Circuit Consultation HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual FAMIC Technologies Inc All rights reserved User s Guide for the HydraForce 1 Design Revision 204 REPRODUCTION Reproduction of this manual or software in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of HydraForce Inc It is allowed to print this document from the electronic format WINDOWS is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp AUTOMATION STUDIO is a registered trademark of FAMIC Technologies Inc Contents 1 Introduction 1 1 1 1 Document Contenti eneren ETE E V O EET haces l 1 2 Getting Started The Interfaces 2 1 2h Maim ESTIGO iea seer a A eweseea 2 1 ZET MENS a O O O 2 3 2e Toolbar O T O eee setedasiess 2 5 2ko Proet E pOr Aa A 2 9 DN TNA CIS DIAN accast tadesint a a a at datanes uadeumatcutais 2 11 2o Wanne IWICSSAU CS aosa u aa anes 2 11 22 Working with Project File Season A ieee 2 13 22A A eane a New Fenaco a r E 2 13 DD penne aT ea a E E 2 13 Dee Sav P eaa a hymen a ceanaaue taaeana
9. e Visualize the component description If selected in the subfolder the complete component description is shown e The component selector permits the user to drag and drop a component onto the design surface See the Working with Components chapter 3 30 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Search Field Solenoid Operated Valves Poppet Type 2 Way Valves S 20 7 Poppet 2 Way Norma B B 5410 20 Component explorer B 5 16 20 s 38 20 SF 20 7 Poppet 2 Way Norma S 21 7 Poppet 2 Way Norma SF 21 7 Poppet 2 Way Norma H SL 22 Poppet 2 Way Norma QD SV 22 Pannet 2 Wau Norma Y gt S 08 20 Component selector Flow WwW wi gt 23 Ipm 6 gpm Operating Pressure 207 bar 3000 psi A solenoid operated 2 W ay normally closed piloted poppet type screw in hydraulic cartridge valve intended to act as a blocking or load holding Figure 3 2 System Design Interface Project Explorer and Library 3 1 2 3 Diagram Editor The diagram editor is the main part of the software This interface is used for designing the symbolic view of the manifold design It is composed of the following elements e Drawing surface e Drawing tools e CAD elements Briefly it permits the user to e View the drawing surface e Activate the grid function e Insert a Title Block e Zoom in zoom out and pan the drawing surface e Br
10. AA Freferences Open File Close File Save File Save File s Revision Import Export b Export DXF Current Page Setup Export to Automation Studia k Print Preview Export 30 Components to Folder Print Export to ML 3D Generate Report Import from 8ML 3D Exit Figure 2 30 File menu Validate with Automation Studio Validate with Automation Studio CSIRO oi System Simulation amp vatidatin In order to simulate and validate the hydraulic circuit z with Automation Studio the following elements have Simulation amp Validation to be installed on the computer 1 Automation Studio 2 The Hydraforce Products Catalog Export the project then open it in Automation Studio lan Famic Technologies Inc Export to Automation Studio A Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the desired folder to save to 3 Click on the Save button Note The hfx format used is compatible with Automation Studio version 6 0 and later revisions 2 2 9 Converting to 3D Environment To convert i Design version 2 0 project into 3D 1 Select the Convert to 3D Environment command from the File menu 2 22 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Edit Preferences Manifold L Pew Open File Close File Save File Save File A5 Revision Import Export b Convert to 30 Environment h
11. This option is checked by default 3 91 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 Connection Lines o Default Pressure Line Configuration o Default Pilot Line Configuration o Default Drain Line Configuration Title Block Company HydraForce Inc Disclaimer THIS DRAWING IS THE PROPERTY OF HYDRAFORCE INC 500 BARCLAY BOULEVARD LINCOLNSHIRE IL 60069 AND IS LOANED SUBJECT TO RETURN UPON DEMAND TIS NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR USED DIRECTLY IN ANY WAY DETRIMENTAL TO THE INTEREST OF HYDRAFORCE HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LTD IS A WHOLLY Insert title block for every new project Apply To Current Diagram Settings Language English Default System Units The System Unit cannot be modified after the 3D projet has ig been created View Models in Library From Sub eveldi Miscellaneous Prompt for Revision History Show Tip Message to Convertto 3D Environment C Prompt for Component Delete Show Warning if Insufficient Video Memory Manual Toolbar Position Saving Mode Ask for confirmation for the Fit to Block function Automatic Catalog File pdt Update Default Connection Lines Pressure Line Pilot Line Drain Line Figure 3 86 Software Options 3 8 3D Options The i1 Design application relies heavily on the graphic card in order to render the 3D views Thus for large blocks with a lot of components depending on the graphics card capabilities the responsiveness in the 3D views can de
12. 2 1 2 5 Insert Toolbar The Insert toolbar permits the user to quickly access the CAD drawing tools These are RJ aeTRH Figure 2 9 Insert Toolbar Returns the mouse pointer to the normal mode when creating graphic C HYDRAFORCE a Tl tnsertrecangle Permits the user to insert a rectang ansert Ettipse Permits the user to insert an ellipse SSS CD insert Text Permits the user toinserttext P tnsereimage Permits the user to insert an image TAL Insert Measure Permits the user to insert a dimension Tine Permits to change the line type of a graphic element 2 1 2 6 Connection Toolbar The Connection toolbar allows the user to quickly access some of the functions available in the Properties dialog for a connection line These are Pressure Line Figure 2 10 Connection Toolbar Drain Line Comec onime Allows changing the selected lines types or the default line type if no line is selected i Conector Lue Color Allows changing the selected lines color or the default line color 1f no line is selected Connection Line Style Allows changing the selected lines style or the default line style if no line is selected Conector ine Widih Allows changing the selected lines width or the default line width if no line is selected 2 1 2 7 Manifold Layout Toolbar The Manifold Layout toolbar permits the user to quickly access some of the functions available in the Manifold Layo
13. 3 3 Current Page Setup The Current Page Setup allows specifying the dimensions of the diagram that is currently in use It can be accessed e Through the menu File gt Current Page Setup 3 32 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual New Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 3 5 File Menu Current Page Setup e Through the File toolbar Figure 3 6 File Toolbar Current Page Setup The Current Page Setup dialog box allows the user to select the current diagram size orientation and units Note Those settings overwrite the ones specified in the Default Page Setup Current Page Setup Diagram Size Standard A Custom ANSI A 85x 11 in Orientation Printing Option Fit To Page Figure 3 7 Current Page Setup Dialog Box 3 33 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 2 3 4 Grid Function The grid is a series of perpendicular lines permitting the user to see the horizontal and vertical alignment of components This function allows the user to align components to improve the clarity of the hydraulic circuit To activate the grid e Select the menu Preferences gt View Grid I amp i HydraForce Inc i Design Manifold P
14. 4 The chosen interface will be sent to the printer 2 2 6 Previewing the Printing of the Current Configuration To preview the current manifold configuration 1 Choose Print Preview gt Diagram or Manifold in the File menu 2 17 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual New Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print 20 Manifold Generate Report 3D Manifold Exit Figure 2 24 File Menu Print Preview Or 1 Click on the Print Preview ca button on the file toolbar 2 Select the correct options that pertain to the printer set up and location in the print dialog Click on OK 4 The current configuration will be displayed on the screen in a Print Preview window 2 2 Importing and Exporting 2 2 7 1 Exporting in DXF or to STEP To export a diagram to a DXF or STEP file format 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export DXF command or Export to STEP command 2 18 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual New Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Export Current View to DXF Validate with Automation Studio Export Formatted schematic to DAF Current Page Setup Export 3D Components t
15. Default Actual size may vary Price Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 36 Mounting Hole Component Properties Dialog Box 3 1 6 Manifold Views The 2D and 3D manifold views may be configured in several ways This section describes how to activate the following views Transparency View Cavities Only View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Manifold Grid 3 1 6 1 Transparency The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to be visualized in a closed view or a transparent view By default the block manifold view is closed 3 63 CS HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 37 Transparent vs Closed Views There is 2 ways to change the transparency setting 1 By clicking on the Transparency tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 Selecting the Transparency command in the Manifold Layout menu Manifold Layout View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 38 Transparency Option 3 1 6 2 View Components The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display only the cavities portion of the components in transparent view By default the complete components are displayed Figure 3 3
16. Distributor Contact fo OEM Contact Estimated Production Date 29 05 2013 v nated by OCO i am Pos Email PPAP Levet ra Project Notes Technical Parameters i Open Manifold Design No Component location constraint detected Nominal Pressure b Special Test Typical Temperature E Customer Supplied Ports Extra Spacing ps m F Regulatory Environmental Specifications Apply Termination Note The selected default seal type coil voltage or coil termination may not be available for all components Figure 3 1 Project Parameters Interface for Manifold Projects 3 1 1 1 Accessing the Project Parameters Interface To access the Project Parameters interface 1 Open the Project Explorer 2 In the desired project click on the Project Parameters branch 3 1 1 2 HF Use Only This section is used by HydraForce to input e Assembly The assembly number is the P N that HydraForce will assign to the complete manifold assembly e Block The block number is the P N that HydraForce will assign to the aluminum continuous cast iron or steel body 3 1 1 3 General Information This section is used for information purposes only It will appear on the report and can be consulted at any time while using the software but it has no impact 3 27 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual on the choices offered to the user during the design process Fields found in this section of the inter
17. However it can be overwritten Otherwise the default is blanked represented by the choices None or If a modification is made in an option field and it impacts another field the second field is then automatically updated If the previous choice still exists it stays if it does not it resets to a blank value HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 45 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Poppet 2 Way Normally Closed Description Catalog Information A two way piloted poppet type proportional normally closed screw in hydraulic cartridge valve designed for low leakage wT blocking in load holding applications for high pressure circuits Model HSP 10 20 Label SP1 Engrave Label Flow 53 Ipm 14 gpm Note PPDI Urethane U Recommended for i p operating pressures above 3500 PSI Op Pressure 350 bar 5075 psi Continuous 420 bar 6090 psi 10 Cycle Life Component Configuration Displayed Information Options Catalog Information Seals PPDI Urethane U Voltage E Coil 10 VDC Terminato VOC Ca snes 0 OPK Ra EY Special Valve Deutsch DT04 2P IP69K Rated ER Deutsch DT04 2P IP69K Rated with Zener Diode ER Z Leadwires 2 IP69K Rated EL 3D Viewer Ordering Information Model Code HSP10 20 0 U 10EY Price 93 25 Cavity HVC10 2 Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 19 Component Properties Dialog Box Componen
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19. Note If no pricing appears in the report contact HydraForce to get the most recent price list and its key The price list file needs to be copied in 1 Design root folder The price list file name and key information must be entered in the Preferences gt Options dialog box 4 2 Generating the report To generate the report 1 Click on the Generate Standard Report tool in the File toolbar or 2 Choose one of the three options of the File Generate Report menu 4 97 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Save File As I Design Web Import Export Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Generate Standard Report Generate OEM Proposal Document Figure 4 1 Generate Report in the File Menu The report is created in HTML format on the local computer HTML can be imported to Microsoft Word or any other text or HTML editing application schematic in the printed form when the grid is on 4 2 1 Saving the report 4 2 2 Printing When the report is generated click on the HTML viewer File menu then use the Save As command This is a standard Windows function save the file in PDF format There are several free PDF writers available on the Web When the report is generated and opened in an HTML viewer application click on the File menu then use the Print command This is a standard Windows
20. Software options permit to customize some parameters globally in the application The options include 1 Title Block o Company name o The disclaimer that appear in the title block o The option to activate globally the title blocks insertion It is checked by default o Apply to Current Diagram changes done on the company name and disclaimer fields 2 Settings o Language o Units used trough out the application Imperial or Metric It cannot be modified for after a project has been created o View Models in Library From different levels Component Families 3 Miscellaneous o Prompt for revision history when saving a project It is checked by default o Prompt for component delete o Toolbar Position Saving Mode Manual or Automatic o Automatic Catalog File Update pdf Get from a HydraForce s server o Show tip message to convert 3D environment If checked a message will be displayed when a project saved with the previous version of 1 Design is opened It is checked by default o Show warning if insufficient video memory If checked a warning message will be displayed when starting I Design if the video memory is less than the recommended value 128 Mb This option is checked by default o Ask for confirmation for the Fit to Block function If checked a confirmation dialog will be displayed each time that the user clicks the Resize to Fit button in the Manifold Layout Toolbar ei
21. This works only while in the orthogonal 2D view 3 By right clicking on the component and choosing Set Location in its context menu Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Delete Copy Cut Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 55 Set Location Command Then enter the X Y Z position coordinates in the dialog box that opens Those coordinates are relative to the origin point showed by the reference axis See View Reference Axis section for more details 3 71 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Location Figure 3 56 Set Location X Y Z Fields Note The coordinates must be on the same face where the component is currently located This is the reason why there is one coordinate that cannot be edited 3 1 7 3 Rotate a Component Components and accessories can be rotated so the user can optimize the block manifold space To do this 1 Right click on the component to select it and display its context menu 2 Choose the Set Angle command Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Delete Copy Cut Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 57 Set Angle Command 3 Type in the desired angle in the Component Angle dialog box that opens Component Angle Set Angle eerie Figure 3 58 Component Angle Dialog Box 4 Click on OK The manifold layout views are immediatel
22. appear on the manifold layout interface Figure 3 69 The Manifold Layout Interface in Resizing Mode 3 Grab one of the handles which are the little squares on the selection lines around the faces and drag it with the mouse 4 Repeat dragging the edges until you obtain a size that fits your need 3 77 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Notes An edge cannot be moved if it implies that a component position becomes illegal When dragging a manifold edge the extrusion will increase or decrease to the next standard size 3 1 8 2 Resizing trough the Dimensions Dialog Box The manifold dimensions can be modified from the Dimensions dialog box by choosing Manifold Layout gt Set Manifold Dimensions in the menu Manifold Layout View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 70 Set Manifold Dimensions This opens the Manifold Dimension dialog box that permits to resize precisely the extrusion and the length of the manifold block 3 78 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual varaos Height Extrusion Height Extrusion Select Size Extrusion Size Length Figure 3 71 The Manifold Dimensions Dialog Box To resize the extrusion 1 Select the desired Extrusion Size from the
23. interfaces but include items specifically designed for this application The main interface is composed of the following major sections 1 The header Contains the menus and toolbars 2 The Project Explorer window Permits the user to switch from one interface to another 3 The main display This section will change depending on the selection made in the project explorer 4 The Library Explorer windows Permits the user to access the application components that can be used in the system design This interface changes depending on the main display in use The libraries will be covered in more details later with the main interfaces 5 The Messages window List all the warnings that occurred during the manifold design process E HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual PRSHF SER Gajal aa o ABEX aB R Diea aah aa TAH MLE E OPFig o i sw SS Pressure Line vile SS gt Solenoid Operated Valves 4 Electro Proportional Valves H Q Directional Valves H Flow Control Valves H Pressure Control Valves H Hydraulic Control Solutions aope Z n HydraForce Inc z Manifold Projecti i z Rev owib By cs Onte 0 Warnings 4 0 Validated Warnings 4 0 Messages Clear amp Refresh Filter Selection Please type in your criteric Filter 4 m r 92 6 mm 72 3 mm Metric Figure 2 1 HydraForce 1 Design Interfaces The header is based on a s
24. possible to modify the project unit once it is converted 2 23 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Measure System Please select the measure system Cannot be modified later C Imperial O Metric Figure 2 33 measure System Selection 4 The new 3D project is saved using a filename with a hf3d extension The Revision History dialog box opens automatically Fill in all the information relative to this revision Note The previous project file is overwritten so make sure to backup the initial file before converting it 5 A message informs the user that the conversion is completed Figure 2 34 3D Conversion Completed Once converted the Project Explorer will contain the branches that permit to access the 2D Manifold Layout and 3D Manifold Layout interfaces 2 3 Software and files updates You can check if new software releases or database are available by using the Help Check for Update Menu an Internet connection is mandatory in order for this feature to work properly The software update check can generate 3 cases e The update server is not responding Server Data not Available Figure 2 35 Data Server Not Available e The update server doesn t have new versions 2 24 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual V Upto date Close Figure 2 36 Software is Up to date e The update serve
25. predefined list 2 Select the direction in which resizing should be done by checking the corresponding boxes If two opposed extrusion checkboxes are selected then resizing is done symmetrically in the two directions Else it will only be done in the checked direction If two opposite directions are unchecked the Extrusion Size pull down list will only show choices using the current dimension for this side Note The available extrusion sizes in the pull down list depend on the components envelop inserted in the manifold block To change the manifold length 1 Enter the desired value in the Length field 2 Select the direction in which resizing should be done by checking the corresponding Length boxes If both extrusion checkboxes are selected then resizing is done symmetrically in the two directions else it will only be done in the checked direction Note The minimum length permitted displayed at the right of the Length field depends on the components envelop inserted in the manifold block 3 79 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 8 3 Automatic Block Shrinking The Automatic Block Shrinking function permits to automatically find the minimum extrusion and length size by closing each manifold faces from each other until cavities envelop interferences are detected To shrink the manifold dimensions automatically you need to click on the Automatic
26. the Isometric Manifold Layout page view in the main display Parts list Takes the user to the Parts List page in the main display Price Components Project Parameters Takes the user to the Project Parameters page in the main display Takes the user to the Cart List page in the main display 3D Manifold Layout The opening and closing of the project explorer window is done with the Project Explorer button located in the File toolbar Notes When version 2 0 projects are opened the project explorer will list only four choices There isn t any 3D manifold layout view in this case Refer to the 1 Design version 2 0 User s Guide for more details You may want to convert your project to 3D to take advantage of the isometric view and of the new functions related to components positioning CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD Project Explorer fmm Manifold Project cas Project Parameters System Design ag Manifold Specification E Fart List HydraForce i Design User s Manual Project Explorer E SAS Mer Manifold Project 1 l Project Parameters E Price Components ate Project Parameters is System Design r Part List Figure 2 12 Project Explorer for v2 0 3D Price a Manifold and Price Components Projects 2 1 3 1 Multiple Projects Management When several projects are opened during the same work session they will all be listed in the Project Explorer wind
27. the manifold faces The component can be dropped only if it is on one of the manifold faces 3 1 5 2 5 Manifold Layout Editor Component Management If a component is deleted from the main design interface the corresponding component is also deleted from the manifold layout editors If a component label is changed in the main design interface the corresponding component is renamed in the manifold layout interfaces A component cannot be pasted copied in the manifold layout editors 3 1 5 2 6 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Mounting Holes The Mounting Hole component is available only in the 3D views of the manifold block The insertion is done in the same way as all of the other ports or components The Component Properties dialog box is then used for proper configuration 3 62 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual To access the Component Properties dialog box double click on the Mounting Hole To Mounting Hole options are 1 System Unit Imperial or Metric 2 Type 3 Size 4 Depth Mounting Hole Description Catalog Information Mounting Hole Label MTG1 F Engrave Label 0 15 Char Component Configuration Displayed Information Options 3D Viewer System Unit Imperial Type Through Mounting Hole Size z Size in Through HF to Determine Through Hole Size v Ordering Information Model Code Through MH 3 8
28. with the current date when the approbatory writes or modifies his name e Create new revision button Allows the user to create a new revision This button increments the revision number by one It can only be used when someone puts his name in the Revised by field 3 84 7 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Note The revision given in i Design is not directly correlated to the design revision given on by the HydraForce engineering drawing of the manifold assembly Manifold Project3 Revision History Current Revision New Revision a Comment Revised by Date Verified by Date Approved by Date Cancel Help Figure 3 79 Revision History Dialog Box 3 3 3 Revision History Interface Creating Revisions 3 3 3 1 Revision History Interface Creating a Revision At the beginning no revision is created All the fields are grayed off To create a new revision the user needs to click on the New Revision button A new revision number appears in the revision list This will be considered the identifier for the new revision then input all of the information needed for the revision in the corresponding fields for the new revision The Revised by field has to be filled Mandatory to be able to validate the revision OK or to create a new revision New Revision When a new revision is created the older revisions cannot be modified no more The CA
29. 1 J T N N N N N Project Parameters CUE A N NN N NJIN N_ A Active N Not Active 2 1 2 1 File Toolbar The File toolbar permits to quickly access the file management functions and to open close some application windows These are FASARP S6h Gi Aj He o x A Figure 2 5 File Toolbar Creates a new Price a Manifold project Creates a new Prices Components project Print Prints the current active interface diagram manifold or price components Opens the Print Preview dialog box for the current active Print Preview l i l i interface Diagram Manifold or price components Current Page Setup Opens the Current Page Setup dialog box Opens the components Library or the Manifold Library Project Explorer Opens the Project Explorer window Opens the warning Messages window Design rules check Allows user to verify the rules of configuration Generate Report Generates the complete manifold report Validate with Allows exporting the schematic in Automation Studio to simulate Automation Studio and validate it e oP pp a SCIEN Ore Allows exportation of some project parameters to Excel clipboard Project Pricing Freeze Allows project price freezing once approved by HydraForce Tonnies Serge Total Price field Contains the price of the manifold at the moment when the Get Total Price Total Price button is pressed An incomplete price will be followe
30. 2 19 Automation Studio 2 21 DXF 2 18 XML 3D 2 20 File Create 2 13 New 2 13 Open 2 13 Save 2 15 Save As 2 16 Flip 3 14 Freezing Prices 3 62 General Information 3 3 Graphic Elements 3 15 Grid 3 6 Activating 3 9 Manifold 3 43 Header Section 2 1 Import from XML 2 21 Inserting Components 3 11 Interface 2D Manifold Layout 3 34 Component Properties 3 19 Header Section 2 1 Main Display 2 1 5 101 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Navigation Pane 2 1 Parts List 3 55 Price Components 3 56 Price Components Project Parameters 3 56 Project Parameters 3 1 System Design 3 4 Interferences 3 41 Library Explorer 3 5 Line 3 15 Cross Settings 3 27 Jump 3 27 Thickness 3 18 Link Create 3 26 Modify 3 26 Lock Component Position 3 48 Main Design Interface 3 5 Main Display 2 1 2 11 Main Interface 2 1 Manifold Automatic Shrinking 3 55 Border 3 31 Component Library 3 35 Components 3 36 Dimensioning 3 52 Edges Resizing 3 52 Grid 3 43 Notes 3 50 Ports 3 31 3 35 Resizing Dialog Box 3 53 Views 3 38 Manifold Component Inserting 3 37 Managing 3 37 Manifold Layout 2D 3 34 Editor 3 37 Interfaces 3 34 Manual Overrides 3 21 Menu Contents 2 3 Edit 2 3 File 2 3 Help 2 3 Manifold Layout 2 3 Options 2 3 Preferences 2 3 Menus 2 3 Model Code Configuration 3 21 Modifying Text Attributes 3 16 Mounting Holes 3 36 Defining 3 38 Move 3 14 Multiple Fi
31. 9 View of the Complete Components vs the Cavities Only There is 2 ways to change the View Components setting 1 By clicking on the View Components tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 Selecting the View Components command in the Manifold Layout menu 3 64 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Manifold Layout Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Qwner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 40 View Cavities Only Option 3 1 6 3 View Component s ID The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide the component s IDs By default the component s IDs are displayed There are 2 ways to change the View Component s ID setting 1 By clicking on the Show Component s ID tool button in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 Selecting the View Components ID command in the Manifold Layout menu Manifold Layout Window Transparency View Components View Satellites Qwner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 41 View Components D Option It is possible to configure the identifiers font by double clicking on each of them The iden
32. AFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 The following two digits are a sequential number in function of the first two digits Example the first valve will be CVO1 the second CV02 and so on Note There is no check for Component ID uniqueness The Component Label can be edited in the Displayed Information dialog box but not the Component ID The Component ID is a sequential number and will always take the value of a free number or increment the last available one For example There is SV1 SV2 SV4 and SV3 was deleted The new inserted component will have the Component ID SV03 The next component inserted will take the ID SV5 3 1 3 4 Component Cavity For each component a cavity is identified This cavity is defined as per the specific component options found in the manufacturer s catalog Furthermore the corresponding cavity will appear in the Component Properties gt Component Configuration dialog box 3 1 3 5 Displayed Information The information listed in this dialog box is displayed on the diagram but only if the box left to the field is checked Standard information is displayed and positioned beside the symbol The text displayed on the diagram can be moved but will always keep a relative position to the component If the component is moved the text boxes satellites move accordingly Poppet 2 Way Normally Closed
33. AFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 3 Revision History The Revision History dialog box is used to track the changes made on the manifold design project In this section we will 1 Describe how to access the Revision History dialog box 2 List the fields available 3 See how to create and view revisions 3 3 1 Accessing the Revision History There is several ways to access this dialog box 1 Through the Revision command in the File menu New Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Import Export W Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 3 75 Revision in the File Menu 2 By clicking on the Open the Revision Dialog E tool in the File toolbar 3 By right clicking in the project name in the Project Explorer window and selecting Revision in the context menu Project Explorer Close Rename Revision 3 83 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 76 Revision in the Project Explorer Context Menu 4 By clicking on the Revision button in the Project Parameters interface Revision Figure 3 77 Revision Button in the Project Parameters Interface 5 When the project is saved the Revision History dialog box will automatically open if the Prompt for Revision Histo
34. Block Shrinking tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar g 3 1 9 Parts List Interface The parts list interface is a simple BOM of the current design It displays the information of the components that have been inserted and configured in the design interface This list can be copied and pasted into any Microsoft compatible spreadsheet application Lorde Inc i HydraForc SEER TEE z Ret za a Label Model Code Operating Pressure Coil Part Number Unit Price EP 2 Way Normally Closed 53 14 gpm 350 bar 5075 psi Co 0 00 Custom Component 3 Ports Connection Pot S S S s Poppet 2Way Normally Closed 53Ipm 14apm 350 bar 5075 ps Co sow MTG Through MH 3 8 De MountngHole 8 MTG2 _ Through MH 3 8 De Mounting Hole 8 00 MTG3 Through MH 3 8 De Mounting Hole 8 00 MTG4 Through MH 3 8 De Mounting Hole 0g ggg Figure 3 72 Parts List Interface All of the information found in the parts list interface is defined in the Component Properties dialog box 3 2 Creating a Price Components Project The Price Components Project is like a shopping cart It allows the user to specify components individually for reasons like getting replacements or spare parts 3 80 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 2 1 Project Parameters Interface In the case of a Price Components Project the sections HF Use Only drawing formats and Tech
35. DRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Manifold Layout Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences View Reference Axis Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 51 Manifold Grid Properties Command Notes Do not forget to activate the View Grid option in the Preferences menu to see the grid lines 3 1 6 8 Flat View In the 3D interface you have the Flat view To rapidly go in Flat view double click on the desired face To see the isometric view after activating the flat view simply rotate the manifold by pressing on the wheel button and moving the mouse in the main display Figure 3 52 3D Front Face in Flat View 3 69 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 7 Manifold Components Configurations Once a component has been inserted on a manifold face the user can modify various parameters to their exact specifications The following configurations can be applied Set Other Component Dimension Set Component Location Rotate and Move Components Lock Component Position Restraint Component to Surface Counterboring We are also describing how to assign notes to a manifold face at the end of this section 3 1 7 1 Set Custom Component Dimension Custom components are not HydraFo
36. E POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual O Steel Material Finish Special Port Spacing for Fittings Construction Hole Closures o SAE threaded plugs Automatically selected if the Nominal pressure is greater or equal to 3500 psi o Expander plugs Automatically selected as default if the Nominal pressure is less than or equal to 3499 psi The user has the possibility to change it back to Expander plugs Special Test Certification Requirements Attached o None o Prototype only o Production Customer P N o Shown on block With HF number Without HF number o Not shown on block With HF number Regulatory Environmental Specifications Apply Technical Notes 3 1 1 5 Selecting Default Values Default values are selected so that they will appear by default in the component properties interface If a selection is made and it happens that it does not exist in the component options the first option available will be selected by default The fields which a default value can be set for are 1 Seal Type 2 Coil Voltage 3 Coil Termination Note Default values can be overwritten during the configuration process 3 1 2 System Design Interface The system design interface permits to design the actual hydraulic circuit that will compose the HydraForce custom manifold The system design interface is split into two major parts 1 The parts library 2 The diagram editor 3 1 2 1 Accessing the M
37. Layout 2 8 View 2 7 Transparency 3 38 Unfreezing Prices 3 62 View Cavities Only 3 39 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Component Properties 3 15 Component s ID 3 40 Connection Port 3 19 Interferences 3 41 Manifold Grid 3 43 Port Names 3 19 Reference Axis 3 42 Revision 3 61 Satellite Owner 3 40 Transparency 3 38 Warning Messages 2 11 XML 3D Export 2 20 XML 3D Import 2 21 Zoom 3 7 3 9 Zoom all 3 10 Zoom in 3 9 Zoom out 3 10 5 103
38. Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 45 View Interferences Option 3 1 6 6 View Reference Axis The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide XYZ axis at the 0 0 0 coordinate By default the axis is not displayed Figure 3 46 Reference Axis There are two ways to display hide the reference axis 5 By selecting the View Reference Axis command in the Manifold Layout menu Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 47 View Reference Axis Command 3 67 E HYDRAFORCE HydraForce i Design User s Manual POWER FORWARD 6 By right clicking on one of the manifold faces and choosing Display Reference Axis in the context menu Display Reference Axis Set Note Paste Help Figure 3 48 Display Reference Axis in the Context Menu 3 1 6 7 Manifold Grid The grid properties can be configured for the 2D and 3D manifold interfaces The unit defined when the project has been created is used Figure 3 49 Manifold Layout Grid Properties Dialog Box MT G4 Figure 3 50 3D Front Face in Flat View To open the Manifold Grid Properties dialog box select it in the Manifold Layout menu 3 68 CE HY
39. NCEL button cancels all the modifications 3 85 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual r Manifold Project3 Revision History Current Revision 4 x New Revision Comment My Comment 1 Revised by Steeve D T Date 5 30 2013 3 31 21 PM Verified by Ya Date Approved by Y Date I OK l Cancel Help Figure 3 80 Creation of a New Revision 3 3 3 2 Locking some fields for a revision The user can lock some fields using the button on the right of each field Once the field is locked nobody can modify it After hitting OK r Manifold Project3 Revision History Comment My Comment 1 Revised by Steeve D Date 5 30 2013 3 31 21 PM Verified by t Date Approved by es Date OK Cancel Help 3 3 3 3 Revision History Interface Viewing a Revision To view a revision and its description 1 Select the correct revision number from the pull down Revision list 3 3 3 4 Revision History Interface Modifying a Revision Only the last active revision is available for modification The previous revisions are locked and can only be viewed The Revision History dialog shows by default the last revision The user can modify the fields as desired and confirm with the OK button 3 86 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 3 3 5 Revision History Interface Clearing the revi
40. ORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 66 Set Note Dialog Box 4 Configure the desired text font by clicking on the Font button A note is now displayed below the face In isometric view 3D 1 Double click on the face where the note must appear to display it in flat mode 2 Repeat the same steps as in the 2D view Figure 3 67 Note Added to the Manifold Front Face 3 76 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 8 Manifold Dimensioning When a new project is created the manifold has predefined dimensions You can read the current extrusion size and length in the status bar Extrusion 150 x 150 mm Length 200 mm Figure 3 68 Extrusion Size and Length in the Status Bar There are three ways to modify the block manifold size By dragging face edges By using the Dimensions dialog box With automatic shrinking 3 1 8 1 Resizing by Dragging the Edges Modification to the manifold dimensions can be done by dragging the edges Depending on the dragged edge the dimension change will be done on the length or the extrusion To do this 1 Choose 2D Manifold Layout in the project explorer Or Choose 3D Manifold Layout and double click on a face to display it in Flat mode 2 Activate the resizing mode be clicking on the Manifold Dimensions 2 tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar Selection boxes with handles will
41. Parameters 2 Price components Note When version 2 0 projects are opened the Project Explorer will show only four choices There isn t any 3D manifold Layout view in this case Refer to the 1 Design version 2 0 User s Guide for more details 2 1 5 Warning Messages Warning messages are displayed to alert the user that some rules have not been respected during the design phases Warning messages could appear while working in the Project Parameters System Design Manifold Layouts or Price Components interfaces An indication that a message is pending appears in the status bar at the bottom of i Design window dh Pending Message Figure 2 15 Pending Message in the Status Bar CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual To make the warning disappear from the status bar you need to open the Messages window There is two ways to open it 1 Click on the warning message directly in the status bar 2 Click on the Messages button in the File toolbar This will open the Messages windows if it was closed or close it if it was opened Errors List amp Messages 2 Warnings fi 4 0 Validated Warnings 0 Messages Clear amp Refresh Filter Selection Mark Filter Description Source Project 4 1 The component SP is not completely configured System Design Manifold Project A 2 The components SP1 SP are not placed on the block System Design Manifo
42. ain Design Interface To access the main design interface 1 Click on the Project Explorer button on the File toolbar 2 In the desired project click on the System Design branch 3 29 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual The main display will show the design interface 3 1 2 2 Parts Library The Library Explorer is the main tool for selecting components and building circuits To access the Library Explorer 1 Click on the Library Explorer button on the File toolbar 2 Browse the various categories using the sign and selecting various categories in the library Or Use the search engine to find the component you want Components and their description model code appear in the component viewer selector window Note The contents of the library will change depending on the selected interface and project type currently used 3 1 2 2 1 Search Field The search field permits the user to search through the library for a specific string When the search is started from anywhere in the library the search engine will close the search loop by restarting from the beginning 3 1 2 2 2 Library Explorer The Library Explorer is a navigational tool It permits the user to e View different component categories e Expand Retract component categories 3 1 2 2 3 Component Selector The component selector permits the user to e Visualize the component symbols
43. awing surface 3 Using the handles stretch the border to the desired size encompassing all components that are included the manifold block Manifold Border Figure 3 29 Manifold Border 3 1 4 3 Adding Ports to the Manifold The manifold ports are components used to define the connections that will appear on the manifold once it has been completely designed To insert a port 1 Select the Connection Port component from the Library 2 Click and drag the port onto the drawing surface 3 Double click on the Connection Port or choose Properties from its context menu 4 Inthe Component Configuration branch enter the following Component Options Extra Port Port Style Port Size Note Each Port inserted in the system design diagram will appear in the Manifold Library used in the manifold layout interfaces 3 56 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Connection Port Description Catalog Information Connection Port Label P2 Engrave Label Component Configuration Displayed Information Options Catalog Information Port Style z 3D Viewer Ordering Information Model Code Cavity Port Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 30 Connection Port Component Properties 3 1 4 4 Adding Orifice Discs Orifice disks are treated as other components The insertion is done in the same manner as the o
44. ayed Information and Service Ports branches are available but not the Catalog Information The component options available are L 2 3 4 Part Number Manufacturer defaulted to HydraForce Special Price Cavity Type 3 48 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual i Custom Component 3 Ports Component Configuration Displayed Information 3D Viewer Close Description Catalog Information Custom Component 3 Ports Label SPL1 F Engrave Label 0 15 Char Options Model Code Manufacturer HydraForce Special Price 0 00 USD Cavity Type Ordering Information Model Code HydraForce Price Cavity Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 22 Viewing of a 6 Ports Custom Component 3 1 3 8 Net Adder Component This component allows entering prices that are function of component quantities ranges In its dialog box the Net Adder has the following options o Part Number o Manufacturer o 5x Quantity levels and their related Price o Cavity Type In the report pricing section the Net Adder components are presented in a separate sub section In this sub section the pricing levels defined in the component are showed The total price of the manifold will not include the Net Adder components The Net Adder properties dialog box looks like 3 49 CE HYDRAFORCE
45. crease considerably This dialog allows the user to adjust the quality of the 3D views depending on the graphics card capabilities 3 92 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Highest performance Highest Definition Lowest Definition Display Model Edges Figure 3 87 The 3D Options dialog This 3D Visual Definition section allows the user to adjust the quality of the component and cavities 3D representation The Highest definition setting is recommended for computer with a good graphics card The Highest Performance option is recommended for computers with older graphics card However the visual representation of the components will be degraded 3 93 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 9 Best Practices for Cost Effective Design The following guidelines should be considered during manifold design to ensure you receive the most cost effective manifold assembly 3 9 1 General Design Considerations 1 All designs are subject to change in size shape and layout at the desecration of the designer The 3D design tool in 1 Design is for the sole purpose to give the user an estimate of what the design might look like 2 When valves ports and mounting holes are placed on the manifold surface portions of the components may turn red This is to indicate that the components are too close together To visualize a manifold that most likely can be realized
46. d poppet type proportional normally closed screw in hydraulic cartridge valve designed for low leakage blocking in load holding applications for high pressure circuits Model HSP10 20 Label P1 Engrave Label Flow 53 Ipm 14 gpm Note PPDI Urethane U Recommended for operating pressures above 3500 PSI Op Pressure 350 bar 5075 psi Continuous 420 bar 6090 psi 10 Cycle Life Options Seals PPDI Urethane U Voltage E Coil 10 VDC ha Termination VDC E Coil Metri Pack 150 IPB9K Rated EY Special Valve Ordering Information Model Code HSP10 20 0 U 10E Cavity HVC10 2 Options amp Adtl Price Figure 3 18 Component Properties Dialog Box 3 1 3 1 Selecting a Component Model Component model selection is the first step in the configuration of a component Select the expected component model from this field drop down list This will update the component options fields as well as the Model Code number 3 1 3 1 1 Configuring the Component Model Code To configure the model code select the desired options in each of the pull down menus Each component is defined as per the component specific attributes Selection menus are dynamic meaning that the contents of the pull down lists will be consequential to the previous choices If a default value for certain options has been defined in the Project Properties interface seal coil termination the pull down menus will default to that value
47. d by three dots 2 1 2 2 Edit Toolbar The Edit toolbar permits quick access to the various functions available from the Edit menu These are a E a Figure 2 6 Edit Toolbar Cuts the selection B Copy Copies the selection to the clipboard C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Pastes the contents from the clipboard Undo the last actions i e Cut Paste Delete Position Size and Rotate A Undo a component as well as links 2 1 2 3 View Toolbar The View toolbar permits quick access to the various functions available from the View menu These are Figure 2 7 View Toolbar TR ___ Zoom Window Permits the user to zoom fom a drawn box TA oompa Permits the user to view the entire diagram on the sereen 2 1 2 4 Layout Toolbar The Layout toolbar permits the user to quickly access the layout commands These are Figure 2 8 Layout Toolbar Button Description Function Ta l Rotates the selected components and connections 90 degrees right Rotate selection to the around a common center For example this allows the user to rotate a right l whole schematic at a time Rotate Left 90 Rotates the active component 90 degrees left E Rotate Right 90 Rotates the active component 90 degrees right Flip Vertical Flips the active component over a vertical axis E Flip Horizontal Flips the active component over a horizontal axis
48. d faces Figure 3 62 Preferred Faces Defined in Set Location Dialog Box A blue pin 2 is displayed over the component in the manifold views to indicate that it is restrained to the current face 3 74 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual A yellow pin ie is displayed over the component to indicate that it is restrained to several faces 3 1 7 6 Counterboring After being placed on an orthogonal projection or on one of the isometric view faces a valve can be sank into a counterboring To create a counterboring 1 Right click on a component in a manifold layout interface 2 Choose Counterboring in its context menu Set Location Set Angle Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 63 Counterboring Command in the Context Menu 3 Configure the depth and the diameter of the desired counterboring for this component Counterboring Valves a oc Lome Figure 3 64 Counterboring Dialog Box Note The minimum values are Depth of 0 031 in and Diameter of 1 188 in 3 1 7 7 Assigning Notes to the Manifold Faces Notes can be added to each face of the manifold block To create a note In orthogonal view 2D 1 Right click on the faces where you want to add the note 2 Select Set Note in the context menu Display Reference Axis Figure 3 65 Set Note Command in the Manifold Face Context Menu 3 Type in the note 3 75 CE HYDRAF
49. dialog box A green pin f is displayed over the component in the manifold views to indicate that it cannot be relocated 3 1 7 5 Restrain Component to Surface If a component position is restricted to a face of the block manifold design the user can restrain the component position so that it cannot be moved outside of the selected face There is several ways to restrain the position of a component on the manifold 1 By using the Restrain Component to Surface 3s tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar 3 73 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 By right clicking on a component and choosing the Lock on Current Face in the context menu Set Dimensions Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Delete Copy Cut Lock Position Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 61 Lock on Current Face Command 3 By right clicking on a component and choosing Set Location in the context menu Then select the Lock on Current Face radio button to activate the constraint The Preferred Faces choice is used only for documentation purpose The software will not restrain the component location in this case To do this choose the Preferred Faces radio button instead Then add the preferred faces to the list going from 1 to 6 Set Location None Lock Location Lock on Current Face 5 Preferred Faces Available faces Selecte
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52. f one or more connection lines are selected the list box displays the type of the selected connections If there are different connection types in the selection the list box will be empty If one or more connection lines are selected the user can change the type of the selected connections by selecting a different value If one or more connection lines are selected the user can change the color style and thickness If a predefined type is selected in the list box and if the color style or thickness is modified with the same value the predefined type is still selected 3 1 4 1 3 6 Use Case 3 Behavior when a project is open When a project is opened it uses the Predefined values of the user to draw the predefined connection lines Example If a project is created on the computerl using some black predefined pressure lines the color of the connection lines will be black If the project 1s open on another computer2 with red predefined pressure line the connection lines will be displayed in red 3 1 4 1 3 7 Configuring a Connection Line from the Contextual Menu As different line types exist in the hydraulic circuit design it is possible for the user to select the different line type from the line contextual menu right click on the line This will allow the user to represent the lines differently on the schematic This line type change modifies only the selected connection lines 3 54 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD H
53. f the components on the drawing surface are visible e The pan tool 1 Click on the Pan button on the View toolbar 2 The mouse pointer takes the shape of a hand 3 Move the drawing surface and all of the components on it by clicking and dragging the hand on the drawing surface 4 De select the tool by clicking on the icon again OR 1 Hold down the SHIFT button 2 The mouse pointer becomes a hand 3 Move the drawing surface and all of the components on it by clicking and dragging the hand on the drawing surface 3 1 2 4 Working with Components The first step in designing a system 1s to select and position components onto the drawing surface More precisely this section details 1 Dragging and dropping components on the design surface Components representation on the design surface Selecting deleting copying cutting and pasting components 2 3 4 Rotating and moving components 5 Accessing the component properties dialog box 6 Components context menu 3 1 2 4 1 Dragging and Dropping Components on the Drawing Surface Once the desired component has been found in the component library the user needs to do the following steps to insert it onto the drawing surface 3 35 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 1 Select the image of the component in the bottom part of the library 2 Click and drag the component to the desired location on the drawing surface An ima
54. face permit the user to define Project HF Same as the filename Approval Delivering field with these choices o Approval drawing required o No Approval Drawing Release Drawing o Fast Track Delivered No approval Drawing PO required Design Review Format DWG DXF Iges Pro E STEP hf3d and PDF Released Design format DWG DXF Iges Pro E and STEP Distributor Location OEM Customer Distributor Contact OEM Contact OEM Address Email Estimated Annual Usage Estimated Production Date PO Initiated By and Date Additional project notes PPAP Level Selection list from level 1 to level 6 with level 6 as default Market Country Export Commodity Code 3 1 1 4 Technical Project Parameters Technical project parameters are used as reference while the user is designing the system Therefore the choices made entered in this section of the interface will have an impact on the design process Fields found in this section of the interface permit the user to define Nominal Flow Rate Nominal Pressure Oil Type and viscosity Typical operating Temperature Ports Extra Spacing Default Value for Seal Type Default Value for Coil Voltage Default Value for Coil termination Material o Aluminum Default if the nominal pressure is less than or equal to 3499 psi o Durabar CC SG Iron Default if the nominal pressure is greater or equal to 3500 psi 3 28 7 em C HYDRAFORC
55. fold systems or to show customers a visual and dimensional estimation of what their manifold block could look like upon completion After a manifold has been designed by HydraForce Engineering the 3D modeling tool can be used to view the final design 1 1 Document Content The main goal of the 1 Design software is to allow selection and configuration of elements that constitute a custom manifold assembly We have included in the i Design User s Guide all the instructions on how to use the software and to configure components or a HydraForce manifold The content has been organized so that each section follows the order in a logical way However this document does not cover the technical aspects of the components or manifold systems For more information refer to the HydraForce documentation or the HydraForce internet website http www HydraForce com The i Design User s Guide contains the following chapters Chapter Contents Getting Started The Interfaces Building a First Project 2 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 Getting Started The Interfaces 2 1 Main Interface The main interface is composed of multiple elements that will change depending on the section of the software that is currently in use Therefore the main interface is designed in a way that permits the user to easily access the various sections of the software The major parts of i Design are based on standard Windows
56. function 4 2 3 Working with the Report To insert the report into a Microsoft type application 1 With the report opened in the browser window right click in the window and use the Select All command Or Use the CTRL A keys to select everything in the report The text and images in the report become highlighted to show that they are selected 2 Select the Copy command from the Edit menu Note Turn off the grid prior to generating the report It is difficult to view the Notes Due to various versions of Microsoft Explorer it is recommended to 4 98 7 em HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Use the CTRL C keys to send all of the information to the clipboard Open the desired application 4 Select the Paste command Use the CTRL V keys to paste the information in the targeted application 4 2 4 Report Contents The report contents will vary depending on the design For a standard report the following information is included e Section 1 Project information sheet e Section 2 Technical information e Section 3 Manifold layout in orthogonal view 2D e Section 4 Manifold layout in isometric view 3D e Section 5 Bill of material and pricing e Section 6 Manifold summary information e Section 7 Net adder components e Section 8 Placement constraints e Section 9 Revision history e Section 10 Warnings and revision history page e Sectio
57. ge of the component is dragged along with the mouse pointer If the component cannot be dropped at the position of the mouse pointer the cursor changes to an interdiction symbol circle with oblique bar 8 3 Release the mouse button If the position is valid the component stays in place and a purple rectangle boundary box with handle points surrounding the component is visible The component appears in red It means that it is not completely configured Ports for the component appear in red until they get connected to other ports Component labels satellites appear besides the symbol The Displayed Information dialog box permits to choose what to display on the schematic 3 1 2 4 2 Selecting Single Component To select a component 1 Click on the component A selected component is enclosed in a purple boundary box Figure 3 9 Selected Component on the Drawing Surface 3 1 2 4 3 Selecting Window Selection To select multiple components using the selection window 1 Click and drag a rectangle on the drawing surface while not in a tool mode pan zoom line etc Everything that is inside the selection box is then selected Once multiple selections are made they can be e Moved e Copied e Deleted 3 36 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual SV38 31 Figure 3 10 Multiple Components Selection on the Drawing Surface 3 1 2 4 4 Deleting To delete a comp
58. h as cavities and ports Pricing Disclaimer File Path nian E Include the Pricing Disclaimer in the Report Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales File Path D 4S Live Binaries Hydraforce Win32 DebugiHF_STandardTerms htmi ma Include Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales in the Report Figure 3 84 The Price Parameters dialog 3 6 1 Price List Registration This section allows the user to specify the price list to be used for calculating the prices o Price List Name o Price List Key 3 89 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual In order to get prices for your components you need to fill in the Price List Name and Key fields To get this information please contact HydraForce 3 6 2 Discount Schedule The discount schedule section allows the user to specify up to five quantity breaks and their associated discount percentage This information is used in order to display the Discount Schedule in the OEM and Distributor Proposal reports If a Manifold Quantity field is left empty the discount for that line will not be used nor displayed in the report The discount field is used to calculate the unit price for the corresponding quantity break see figure Discount Schedule Manifold Quantity Price 1 1 5 63 130 2 6 10 59 973 3 11 15 56 817 4 16 25 53 660 5 26 UP 50 504 Figure 3 85 The discount schedule section in the reports Only the final unit price is disp
59. he Save button Note All the components are exported to the XML file even if they are not inserted on the manifold block 2 2 4 Importing from XML 3D To import the components 3D positions in the current project from an XML file 1 The manifold project selected must use the components listed in the XML file you want to import 2 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Import from XML 3D command Edit Preferences Manifold Layout Window Help New iv lh 4 a Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Export Current View to DXF X Validate with Automation Studio Export Formatted schematic to DXF Current Page Setup Export 3D Components to Folder Print Preview Export 3D Components to STEP Print Export to XML 3D Generate Report Import from AML 3D Exit Figure 2 29 File menu Import from XML 3D An Open dialog box appears 3 Select the xml file to import 4 Click on the Open button Note The positions of the components listed in the XML file will be automatically updated in 1 Design The manifold layout views will be refreshed accordingly 2 2 8 Exporting to Automation Studio To export to Automation Studio 1 Choose the File gt Validate with Automation Studio command 2 21 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Edit Window Help
60. in an actual design move the components and expand the block size until none of the elements are red 3 Open Design it is best to leave the design open to the discretion of the manifold designer The valves and ports can be placed on the various surfaces to get an idea of the overall manifold size However if these elements are not specifically constrained the designer will assume the design is open In general the designer does try to limit the number of surfaces where ports and valves are place The designer does try to group the work ports in a logical order For example the A and B port for a given directional control will typically be on the same surface At least one surface will be free of valves or valves protruding from the surface so that this surface can serve as the mounting surface The open design is denoted by a note on the Project Parameter page under Technical Parameters 4 Constraints if the machine design dictates that some of the valves or ports must be on a given surface clearly mark these components as such The constraint can be applied be right clicking on the valve or port while in the 2D or 3D layout screens and then selecting set location The constrained design is denoted by a note on the Project Parameter page under Technical Parameters o Itis recommended that the user does not constrain all valves and ports This may force the size of the manifold to be objectionably large or the designer may not be able to acc
61. ion Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Figure 2 18 File Menu Open File g 1 Click on the Open File I button in the File toolbar A Windows standard browser for file opening appears 2 Use the browser to find the desired file in hf3d or hfr format and select it 3 Click on the Open button The project opens and is listed in the Project Explorer All saved information is retrieved and all interfaces options and information are updated accordingly Notes The symbols and underlying configuration features do not update automatically when a project is loaded That is the symbol and configuration are specific to a project If there is any doubt that the symbol or features have been updated the user should re insert the component into the project The symbols and configuration features are part of the component database The revision level of the component database can be found in the Options dialog box under the Preferences menu The price of the component will automatically be updated regardless of the symbol or component database version It is possible to open a project created with i Design version 2 0 In this case there won t be any isometric 3D view of the manifold and all functions related to it will not be accessible In this case you may consider converting your project in 3D For this refer to the Convert to 3D command in
62. ir current state 3 1 3 Component Properties The Component Properties dialog box can contain four branches that are used to e Component Configuration o View the component description o Select the component model o View the component technical properties ex Flow and Operating Pressure o Select to engrave the label of the component on the manifold o View the component symbol o Select specific options for the component o Mark this component as a special one so the user can enter a special model code o View the current component Model Code P N o View the component cavity name o View the component price e Displayed Information o Select some component information to be displayed on the system design page o Add a comment o Edit the component label e Service Port o Defined a component buried under it o Permit to indicate on the System Design display that there is a buried component e Catalog Information o View additional information on the component o View the component PDF catalog file To access the Component Properties dialog box 1 Double click on the component Or 2 Select the Properties command from its context menu 3 44 CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD Poppet 2 Way Normally Closed GT Component Configuration Displayed Information Catalog Information 3D Viewer Close Description Catalog Information A two way pilote
63. is convenient for accessing these adjustments when the manifold is installed in the machine 4 Non adjustable valves Non adjustable valves can be placed on any surface 3 9 3 Port Placement Suggestions 1 We recommend placing the work ports after placing the associated valve These ports normally are placed on the surface perpendicular to the valve cavity axis The exception could be that the port related to the valve port 1 can be placed in line with the cavity axis 3 95 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 9 4 Manifold Mounting Holes and Mounting Surface 1 Mounting surface Remember during the valve and port placement that at least one surface will be required to mount the manifold It is recommended that no ports be place on this surface Low profile non adjustable valves can be placed on this surface The cavity and valve can be counter sunk below the surface using the counter bore tool 2 Mounting holes After the valves and ports have been placed and the manifold size has been minimized the mounting holes can be placed 3 96 HyprRaForce POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 Documentation B O M 4 1 Introduction The report is the main objective of i Design application It permits to communicate to HydraForce all the information required to build your manifold block It includes the components list placement configuration the manifold parameters and the costs
64. k Line The other line is a special case its default appearance could be modified from the toolbar The first time the application is launched its default value will be the same as the pressure line The other line keeps the last changes configuration The standard line types can be modified too but in this case information will be added to the name of the type to indicate that the default value has been modified Example Pressure Line Modified 3 1 4 1 3 2 Modifying a Connection Line from the Toolbar 77 Bumeen TLL TT ie Tit TECER A LELL CLL LEE LLLE 5 T 17 Pressure Line Drain Line Pilot Line Other Figure 3 26 Modifying a Connection Line 3 52 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 4 1 3 3 Behavior for the modifications of Connection Line Preferences Options Default Connection Lines Pressure Line PilotLine rw tattnrmmrmrmrmeenrecerecmsererermrmsmrsmrmemimemimemmemmmmemrmee Dia ae a afa a Drain LING Prrrwwnwtewnnnennnnncnennnnnnnnnnnnccnnnmenenennmnnnnon Pressure Line f Pressure Line D tcn Line Pilot Line N Predefined Connection Line Custom Connection line The user can choose among predefined and custom connection lines when he draws the schematic Predefined connection Lines The usual connection lines are predefined in the O
65. l of material and manifold costs anytime throughout the design process When you finish your design and layout the software has a built in design check that will provide a variety of detailed warnings such as incomplete product specifications errors in component size pressure or flow setting etc When you re ready to see the final draft of your project you will generate a report The report contains information from all parts of the project customer and distributor information technical parameters the circuit the manifold layout the bill of material warnings and revision history 3 1 1 Project Parameters Interface The first step in creating a new manifold design is to describe the project and its technical parameters The project parameters interface is designed for this specific purpose It permits the user to define the basic information needed to build a HydraForce custom manifold This information can be general technical or specific to HydraForce Therefore the interface is divided in three sections 3 26 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual a ASAP Son Gila sx H amp BB 475 16 1 d iT gt te ty mid 7 AOS Pressure Line HF Use Only Assembly Block General Information Manifold Project Design Review Format _ ems a dwg dxf jiges E pro E F stp F hf34 F pdf a Release Design Format pdf comes standard dwg dxf jiges F pro E F stp
66. layed in the report for each quantity break The discount percentage is not shown 3 6 3 Global Multipliers The reason for the global multipliers is to give the distributor enhanced functionality in pricing As the VAT duties and tariffs are different from one country to another the manifold cost can vary and the standard price list does not take this into account The global multipliers address this very problem by giving the distributor a multiplier for both the valves and block The multiplier 1 applies to the list price of all products considered a component for example a valve The multiplier 2 applies to the list price of block related elements for example cavities and ports If one of these multipliers has a value other than 1 a warning will be displayed during error checking and prior to generating a report The multiplier value is not shown in the report 3 6 4 Pricing Disclaimer This section allows the user to e Choose the pricing disclaimer file to be included in the reports format HTML e Choose whether he wants to include the disclaimer file in the rapport 3 90 7 em C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 6 5 Standard Terms and Conditions of Sales This section allows the user to e Choose the standard terms and conditions of sales file to be included in the reports format HTML e Choose whether he wants to include this file in the rapport 3 Software Options
67. ld Project Figure 2 16 Warning in the Messages Window The Messages window lists all the warnings that have been displayed in the current work session To clear the messages click on the Clear amp Refresh button located on the top right of the window 2 12 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 2 Working with Project Files 2 2 1 Creating a New File To create a new file 1 Select the New command from the File menu 2 Choose the type of project to create Price a Manifold or Price Components Price a Manifold Open File Price Components Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 17 File Menu New Or 1 Click on the Price a Manifold a or Price Components Ea button in the File toolbar This will create a new project that appears in the Project Explorer When a project is created it will have a default name It can be renamed at any time 2 2 2 Opening a File To open a file two options are available 1 Choose Open File in the File menu 2 13 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Mew Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Validate with Automat
68. le Management 2 10 Navigation Pane 2 1 Net Adder 3 24 New File 2 13 Notes 3 50 Open File 2 13 Open v2 0 File 2 14 Options 3 63 3 66 Grid 2 5 Help 2 5 Orifice Disks 3 32 Orifice Plugs 3 32 Orthogonal Manifold Layout Interface 3 34 Other Component Envelop 3 45 Other Components 3 32 Pan 3 10 Parts Library 3 4 Parts List 3 55 Paste 3 13 Performance 3 67 Picture 3 16 Ports 3 31 Deleting 3 37 Inserting 3 37 Managing 3 37 Manifold 3 31 Price Components Interface 3 56 Price Components Project Parameters Interface 3 56 Price Unfreezing 3 62 Prices Freezing 3 62 Print 2 17 Print Preview 2 17 Project Parameters 2 11 Price a Manifold 3 1 Price Components 3 56 Rectangle 3 15 Reference Axis 3 42 Renaming 2 10 Report Contents 4 74 Generating 4 72 Importing 4 73 Resizing Dialog Box 3 53 Dragging the Edges 3 52 Manifold Automatically 3 55 Restrain to Surface 3 48 Revision History 2 10 Modify 3 61 Rotate 3 13 Rotate a Component 3 47 Satellite Owner Lines 3 40 Save File 2 15 Save v2 0 File 2 16 2 19 2 21 2 22 Saving 2 10 Screens 3 21 Seal Type 3 4 Search in Library 3 5 Set Location 3 46 Snap 3 9 5 102 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD Software Options 3 63 3 66 System Boundary 3 31 System Design 2 11 System Design Interface 3 4 Technical Parameters 3 3 Text Box 3 16 Toolbar Connection 2 8 Edit 2 6 File 2 6 Insert 2 7 Layout 2 7 Manifold
69. llite texts associated to it To move a component 1 Drag and drop the component to a new position Or 2 Select the component and move it using the arrow keys The same rules apply if a component is dragged from the Library If links are attached to the component the links remain attached when moving it To access context menus right click with the mouse in one of the following situations Mouse pointer is on Contents of the context menu Component inserted in the drawing surface Undo grayed if not available Redo grayed if not available 3 39 C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Flip Vertical Empty drawing space Paste grayed if not available 3 1 2 6 Viewing Component Properties To view component properties 1 Double click on the component 2 Select the Properties command from the context menu of the selected item See the Component Properties section of this manual for more details 3 1 2 7 Working with Graphic Elements Inserting a graphic element on the drawing surface resembles the insertion of a component but through the use of a drawing tool Graphic elements can be stretched copied rotated deleted and moved R aeTRH Figure 3 11 Drawing toolbar 3 1 2 7 1 Inserting a Line a Rectangle and an Ellipse To avoid redundancy in the drawing functions description only one graphic object s drawing procedure is described below To inser
70. n 11 Disclaimer and hydraulic diagram e Section 12 Standard terms and conditions of sales 4 99 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 100 POWER FORWARD 5 Index 2D Manifold Layout 2 11 3 34 3D Conversion 2 22 3D Manifold Layout 2 11 3D Options 3 67 3D view quality 3 67 Automatic Manifold Block Resizing 3 55 Automation Studio Format 2 21 Axis 3 42 Catalog Information 3 23 Cavities Only View 3 39 Cavity 3 22 Closing 2 10 Coil Voltage 3 4 Color 3 17 Colors Selection 3 18 Component Buried 3 33 Copy 3 12 Counterboring 3 50 Custom 3 23 3 32 Cut 3 12 Delete 3 12 Dimensions 3 45 Flip 3 14 Identifier 3 22 Location 3 46 Lock Position 3 48 Model 3 20 Move 3 14 Multiple Select 3 11 Net Adder 3 24 Paste 3 13 Properties 3 19 Rapid Copy Paste 3 13 Restrain to Surface 3 48 Rotate 3 13 3 47 Select 3 11 Snap 3 9 Components Configurations 3 45 Connect Components 3 26 Contents 1 1 Context Menus 3 14 Converting to 3D 2 22 HydraForce i Design User s Manual Copy 3 12 Copy Paste 3 13 Counterboring 3 50 Current Page Setup 3 7 Custom Components 3 23 Cut 3 12 Default Page Setup 3 7 Delete 3 12 Diagram Editor 3 4 3 6 Dimension Line 3 18 Discount and Multipliers 3 64 Discount Schedule 3 65 Global Multipliers 3 65 Displayed Information 3 22 Drawing Surface 3 6 DXF Format 2 18 Ellipse 3 15 Export 3D Components to a Folder
71. nical Parameters are removed The properties PPAP Level Estimated Annual Usage Prototype Qty and P O are not used and thus are grayed out All the active fields are the same as in a Price Manifold Project A new field is added in this case which is the Discount Level This field allows the user to enter a global discount on all the listed components This discount level can be overwritten for every component in the Price Components interface See next section 3 2 2 x G HydraForce Inc i Design Price Components Project1 Project Parameters po EEE opia tm i sas R Gija MDS BE HAO Q BGO bia am Pressure Line l A Revision General Information Project HF Price Components Project1 Distributor Location Distributor Contact Initiated by Discount Level N 30 05 2013 ej OEM Customer m OEM Contact OEM Address Email Project Notes A Pending Message Figure 3 73 Project Parameters Interface 3 2 2 Price Components Interface The Price Components interface is a table with 9 columns Item Model Code Description Flow Operating Pressure Configured Price Discount Quantity and Total To add a new part to the list 1 Search the desired component in the Library Note The Library of a Price Components Project is different fr
72. nifold physical parameters 3 1 5 2 1 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Ports The insertion of Ports is the same as the insertion of other components in the System Design interface the component can be dragged and dropped from the Manifold Library onto one of the manifold surfaces The positioning and manipulation of components and satellite texts follow the same rules as for the system design interface The size and identifier that are defined for the Port appear automatically beside it 3 1 5 2 2 Manifold Layout Editor Deleting Ports Deleting Ports is done in one of two following ways 1 Select the Port and press the Delete key 2 Select the Delete command from the Edit context menu The deleted port will return to the Manifold Library and be available for re insertion 3 1 5 2 3 Manifold Layout Editor Managing Ports If a port is deleted in the main design interface the corresponding port is also deleted in the manifold layout editors If a port s ID is changed in the main design interface the corresponding port is renamed in the manifold layout interfaces A port cannot be pasted copied in the manifold layout editors 3 1 5 2 4 Manifold Layout Editor Inserting Components The insertion of components in the Manifold Layout editors is done in the same way as in the System Design interface To insert a component drag and drop it onto one of
73. nserted on the manifold as if they were standard components 3 58 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 5 Manifold Layout Interfaces The manifold layout interfaces are optional sections of the software They permit to position the components physically on the manifold block faces The components representation showed in the interfaces are realistic The components size and shape are represented as envelops that needs to be taken into consideration when positioned The manifold extrusion and length may also be optimized by taking care of interferences between components cavities located in the block The interface is composed of two major parts 1 The Manifold Library 2 The Manifold Layout editors There are two manifold layout editors The user may work with any one of those at their convenience Every change done in one interface will immediately affect the other one There is the 2D Manifold Layout interface which is an orthogonal view of each of the manifold six faces BAX AAS ag O Ertas Price Components e fa Manifold Project 1 aa A Project Parameters naen E i P 3D Manifold Layout v i J gt Extrusion 150 62 x 49 02 mm Length 215 27 mm Pending Message Figure 3 32 2D Manifold Layout Interface The second interface is the 3D Manifold Layout which is an isometric view of the manifold block It can be rotated to view each of its faces
74. o Folder nt irie Export 30 Components to STEP Print Export to AML 3D Generate Report Import from AML 3D Exit Figure 2 25 File menu Export DXF A Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the desired folder to save to 3 Click on the Save button Note The dxf format used is compatible with AutoCAD 2000 and later revisions 2 2 2 Exporting 3D Components to a Folder The 3D files of each component are stored in the root of a folder named 3DFiles The latter is found in the root of the 1 Design directory The 3D files are in stp format To export 3D components to a folder 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export 3D Components to Folder command New Open File Close File mix B Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Export Current View to DXF Validate with Automation Studio Export Formatted schematic to DAF Current Page Setup Export 3D Components to Folder Print Preview Export 3D Components to STEP Print Export to AML 3D Generate Report Import from AML 30 Exit Figure 2 26 File menu Export 3D Components to Folder 2 19 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD A Browse for Folder dialog box opens Browse For Folder Desktop E3 G My Documents E3 F My Computer E3 aj My Network Places Recycle Bin O SEM Presentation CALCULATRICE Eaton MCD Fix Eaton Pro
75. om the standard one It contains a different list of components 2 Drag the component from the Library into the spreadsheet Consequently the sheet will add a row for that part A component that is not fully configured will have its characteristics displayed in red 3 Double click on a row in the spreadsheet to open the Component Properties dialog box that permit to modify the component options 3 81 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 Adjust the discount percentage and the desired quantities by clicking in those fields in the spreadsheet and by typing the correct numbers The line total is automatically adjusted and the total price list is displayed at the bottom of the interface Note The default values in the Discount column are equal to the value in the Discount Level of the Project Parameters interface If the value of the Discount Level in the Project Parameters interface is modified the Discount column in the spreadsheet will be updated accordingly A message will alert the user that he will lose the previous modifications he made sential S Son GMA UE o x a s aces Pressureline ap r a 5 FR10 32F 0 N 0 0 Flow Regulator Pressure Compensated Fixed Price List Information 11 29 2012 1 20 15 PM HvdraForce Inc v4 1 0059 A Pending Message Figure 3 74 Price Components Interface 3 82 CE HYDR
76. oming the spring forces see Performance graph When energized the valve will allow flow proportional to the applied current from ports 2 to 1 while severely restricting flow from ports 1 to 2 Note If low voltage is expected on the machine 12 or 24 volt systems will require the use of 10 volt or 20 volt coils respectively See SP Valves and Coil Operating Parameters page 2 002 1 FEATURES Industry common cavity Efficient wet armature construction Continuous duty rated coils Waterproof E Coils rated up to IP69K Manual override option All HyPerformances products are tested to the rigorous standards of the NFPA specification T2 6 1 All HyPerformancs valves are tested at a verification level of 90 and an assurance of 99 RATINGS Operating Pressure 350 bar 5075 pei 10 cycle life 420 bar 6090 psi Flow Rating 53 Ipm 14 gpm with 11 bar 160 psi compensation 34 Ipm 9 gpm with 5 5 bar 80 psi compensation Max Internal Leakage 5 drops per minute at 350 bar 5075 psi at port 2 Cycle Life One million cycles Temperature 54 to 107 C 65 to 225 F with urethane seals Reset Figure 3 21 Component PDF Data Sheet Custom components are found in the Library as black boxes with a certain number of connection ports Those can have from 0 to 6 ports Custom components are used to represent components that are not in the Library The Component Configuration Displ
77. ommodate the request In general do not constrain valves that do not have coils or adjustments for example CV s EC s and PD s 5 Manifold surface names The manifold surface names may have no relation to how a manifold is installed in a machine These names were placed on the surface to facilitate discussion between HF sales and engineering as well as with our customer 3 94 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 6 Size of manifold body a The left and right face of the body is limited by standard material sizes available to HF The length of the manifold increments by 0 5 inch or 10 mm b Once components have been placed the overall size of the manifold can be reduced by selecting the Fit Block to Components icon If space still remains between components these can be moved closer and the icon selected again 3 9 2 Valve Placement Suggestions 1 Five and six ported solenoid operated valves We recommend that these valves be placed on the top surface 2 Five and six ported PD s and PE s We recommend that these valves be placed on the left or right surface After these valves are placed the valve that controls the pilot pressure to the pilot of these valves can then be placed on a surface that is perpendicular to the left or right face It is suggested that this pilot valve be located near the pilot port 3 Valves with manual adjustments These valves can be placed on any surface that
78. onent 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Delete x button in the Edit toolbar Or 3 Press the DEL key Or 4 Open the context menu and select the Delete command All links created from the component see the linking components section stay in place 3 1 2 4 5 Copying To copy a component 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Copy LE button in the Edit toolbar 3 Press the CTRL C keys 4 Open the context menu and select the Copy command The component and all its attributes properties orientation etc are sent to the clipboard 3 1 2 4 6 Cutting To cut a component 1 Select the component or group of components 2 Click on the Cut du button in the Edit toolbar Or 3 37 POWER FORWARD 3 1 2 4 7 Pasting HydraForce i Design User s Manual Press the CTRL X keys Open the context menu and select the Cut command The component and all of its attributes properties orientation etc are sent to the clipboard The component is removed from the drawing surface To paste a component L 2 Or 3 Or 4 Click on the drawing surface at the location where you want to paste the component Click on the Paste i button in the Edit toolbar Press the CTRL V keys Open the context menu and select the Paste command Note A component can only be pasted 1f it exi
79. ow It is then possible to copy and paste components from the System Design interface of a project to another one It is also possible to use the tiled or cascade functions in the Window menu to display one or more projects at a time Project Explorer p Pic Price Components Froject zz Project Parameters be PE Price Components fam Mer Manifold Project1 zi Project Parameters ioe System Design Figure 2 13 Two Price a Manifold Projects Listed in the Project Explorer 2 1 3 2 Project Explorer Context Menu In the Project Explorer window right click on a project name to access its context menu The Project Explorer context menu permits to L 2 3 4 Save the current project Close the current project Rename the current project Access the Revision History dialog box 2 10 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Project Explorer o Price Components Project 1 s Project Parameters Figure 2 14 Project Explorer Context Menu 2 1 4 Main display The main display will change as per the choices of interface that has been made As discussed previously the main display will have five interfaces for a Price Manifold project and two interfaces for Price Components project Price a Manifold 1 Project Parameters 2 System Design 3 2D Manifold Layout 4 3D Manifold Layout 5 Parts list Price Components 1 Project
80. owse select libraries and view components e Insert components onto the drawing surface e Move copy cut rotate and paste components on the drawing surface e Connect components e Access specific component properties dialogs 3 1 2 3 1 Drawing Surface The drawing surface is a white section onto which it is possible to design the desired system The drawing surface is limited to 22x22 inches Many tools and drawings aids are available while in this interface primarily e Page setup e Grid function e Zoom function 3 31 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 2 3 2 Default Page Setup The Default Page Setup dialog box can be accessed through the menu Preferences gt Default Page Setup It allows specifying the default page format for every new diagram Preferences Manifold Layout Winda View Grid View Connection Ports View Connection Port Names View Active Reference Component Snap Insert Remove Title Block Price Parameters Options 3D Options Figure 3 3 Preferences Menu default page setup The Default Page Setup dialog box allows the user to select the default diagram size orientation and units Default Page Setup Diagram Size Preview Standard Custom ANSI A8 5x 11 in Orientation l l j Portrait Landscape Printing Option Fit To Page Figure 3 4 Default Page Setup Dialog Box 3 1 2
81. perties dialog box for the text appears 2 Change the font of the text Choices appearing in the list are as per the Windows installed fonts 3 Change the font style Styles available are Windows standard Bold Italic and Bold Italic Change the font size Add the text effects Strikeout or Underline Change the font color gt A a Change the font script Font style Regular Arial Rounded MT Narrow Bold BANKGOTHIC LT E BaANKGOTHIC MDO Baskerville Old Face Effects Sample C Strikeout E Underine AaBbYyZz Color E Black Script Westem Figure 3 12 Text Attributes Dialog Box The color selection is done with the following dialog box 3 41 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual G A HHHH BERET ll EEHEEHE ll SEE ll AEEES 2 ll SEED ll JRE EL EE ELI Define Custom Colors gt gt 3 Lum ue Aad to Custom Color Figure 3 13 Color Picker 3 1 2 7 4 Modifying Graphic Element Attributes To change the outline of a graphic element 1 Select the element 2 Using the following buttons in the Drawing toolbar define the line attributes of the element Figure 3 14 Graphic Element Attributes The selection of colors is done through the use of a Windows standard color selector S The selection of the line type is done via a pull down menu The selection of the line thickness is done via a pull down menu
82. ptions dialog Preferences menu Pressure Line Drain Line Pilot Line Other Connection Line The user can use a specific configuration Color Style and Thickness using a Other Line In this case he can change the color the style and the thickness from the toolbar 3 1 4 1 3 4 Use Case 1 Select the Connection Line Type before draw it No connection line selected on the schematic If no connection line is selected on the schematic the list box displays the current connection type which will be used for each new connection line The user can change the current line type by selecting a different value Pressure Line Pressure Line Drain Line Pilot Line Other The three buttons allowing the modification of the color style and thickness are enabled If one of these predefined values is modified and different a text appears near the line type in the list box 3 53 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Pressure Line Modi Pressure Line Modified Pressure Line Drain Line Pilot Line Other If a predefined type is selected in the list box and if the color style or thickness is modified with the same value the predefined type is still selected The values selected in the list box will be used for each new connection lines drawn on the schematic 3 1 4 1 3 5 Use Case 2 Modify an existing Connection Line Type on the schematic I
83. r has an available update A New updates are available In orderto update the sofware download the Service Release and install it Make sure thatthe application has been closed before installing it i Design Installation Package v4 0 0039 US Price List v1 3 0056 Close Figure 2 37 Software Updates are Available You can click on the i Design Installation Package v4 X X XXXX button or the US Price vX X XXXX button when available otherwise the window can only be closed This action launches the current browser with the Hydraforce server address Then the user can download the latest version and install it in its computer i Design needs to be closed prior to the update operation 3 Building a First Project 3 1 Creating a Manifold Project When you begin a new project you will start on the System Design page where you can quickly and easily create your circuit using drag and drop technology Or you may choose to start on the Project Parameters page where i Design 3 25 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual allows you to select specific technical parameters as default values that will carry throughout all component selections After designing the circuit you can move on to the Manifold Specification page where you will specify where to locate valves ports and mounting holes and define the maximum envelope dimensions There is also a Parts List and Pricing Wizard for quick review of the bil
84. rce components but it is possible to position them on the manifold block Custom components have unknown dimensions and shapes so you need to specify those properties To do this 1 Insert the custom component from the library to one of the manifold face 2 Right click on it and choose Set Dimensions from the context menu Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Delete Copy Cut Lock Position mixx Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 53 3D Set Dimensions from its Context Menu 3 Select the envelop shape in the dialog box that opened 4 Enter the dimensions of the component 3 70 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Custom Component Dimensions Shape 5 Rectangular Envelope Height width Depth Cylindrical Envelope Diameter 254 mm Height 12 7 mm Miscellaneous Weight Figure 3 54 Custom Component Envelop Dimensions Note Cavities envelops shapes and sizes will be used to signal interferences with other cavities or the manifold edges 3 1 7 2 Set Component Location Components can be moved in three different ways 1 By selecting a component and dragging it with the mouse on any manifold face Note The movement is restricted to one face if more than one component is selected at a time 2 By selecting a component and using the keyboard arrows to move it The component movement is restricted to its current face
85. rint Preview o Diagram o 2D Manifold o 3D Manifold e Print o Diagram o 2D Manifold o 3D Manifold e Generate Report o Generate Standard Report o Generate OEM Proposal document o Generate Distributor Proposal document e Exit 2 Edit e Undo an action e Redo an undone action e Cut e Copy e Paste e Delete 3 Preferences e Default Page Setup e View Grid e View Connection Ports e View Connection Port Names e View Active Reference e Component Snap e Insert Remove Title Block e Price Parameters e Options e 3D Options 7 em C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 4 Manifold Layout e Transparency e View Components e View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Interferences e View References Axis e Set Manifold Dimensions e Manifold Grid Properties e Set Location e Set Angle e Counterboring 5 Window e Horizontal Tile e Vertical Tile e Cascade 6 Help e I Design Help e HydraForce Inc Website e Software Registration e Check for Update e About 2 1 2 Toolbars Every toolbar can be moved The toolbars may be active or not depending on the interface that has the focus Their states are as following Price a Manifold Project Toolbars Partlist CA PPP aw A A A A epp wa zee os oe eer fea om ee mm see my N A A A N C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Price Components Project Toolbars J
86. rojectl System Design us M ARSHF SER GRA x A S HSP10 20 SP1 HSP 10 20 SP2 Figure 3 8 Activated Grid Function 3 1 2 3 5 Component Snap Component snap is used to keep all of the components connectors on a grid step It is recommended to keep the snap mode active at all time to assure alignment of the components when placed on the drawing surface To activate component snap 1 Select the menu Preferences gt Component Snap 3 1 2 3 6 Zoom Functions The zoom functions are used to change the view of the drawing page There are many zoom tools that can be used e The zoom in tool 1 Click on the Zoom in s button in the View toolbar to make the complete drawing zoomed in OR 2 Click on CTRL with OR 3 Hold down CTRL key and scroll with the mouse button e The zoom out tool 3 34 POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 1 Click on the Zoom out button in the View toolbar to make the complete drawing zoomed out OR 2 Click on CTRL with OR 3 Hold down CTRL and scroll with the mouse button e The zoom box tool 1 Click on the Zoom Box G button in the View toolbar to make it active 2 Make a box on the drawing space around the components you wish to zoom in e The zoom page tool 1 Click on the Zoom Page fe button on the View toolbar 2 The grid and the components symbols are zoomed out or in so that all o
87. ry box is checked in the Preferences gt Options dialog box Miscellaneous Prompt for Revision History Prompt for Component Delete W Manual Toolbar Position Saving Mode Figure 3 78 Prompt for Revision History Checkbox in the Options 3 3 2 Revision History Dialog Box The Revision History dialog box is there to provide a means to describe and document the various changes and evolutions made to the project It contains the following e Revision selection list Will display all of the revisions that have been created and documented A user needs to select the revision to see its description and comments This field starts at O no revision and is automatically increment by 1 each time there is a new revision e Revision comment field Open field that allows the user to input the information for a specific revision e Revised by field Mandatory Open field that allows the user to input the information for a specific revision e Date field This field is automatically filled with the current date when the reviser writes or modifies his name e Verified by field Open field that allows the user to input the information for a specific revision e Date field This field is automatically filled with the current date when the user writes or modifies his name e Approved by field Open field that allows the user to input the information for a specific revision e Date field This field is automatically filled
88. sion history When saving a project with a different name File Save As and if the project already has a revision the user is prompt with a message dialog asking to modify or not the revision history If the Check the Revision History is checked in the options dialog from the Preferences Options menu ee m Confirmation m Q Do you want to revise the existing revisions Figure 3 81 Revision History Confirmation Yes gt the revision dialog opens and a button Clear is visible on the bottom left The user can modify or clear all the existing revisions Then the project is saved No gt the project is saved without displaying the revision dialog Approved by ts Date Clear Revision OK Cancel Help Figure 3 82 Clear Revision History 3 4 Freezing Unfreezing the Prices of a Manifold Project The total price of a Price a Manifold project can be locked by the user Once locked the total price is stored in the project Changing the price list file has no effect To freeze the prices of the manifold block in a project the user has to click on the Freeze Price tool in the File toolbar Gala AB o x s Figure 3 83 Freeze Price Tool in the File Toolbar The user can still make changes to the project adding deleting modifying components but the frozen total price will not change In order to unfreeze the price the user has two options
89. sts in the clipboard 3 1 2 4 8 Rapid Copy Paste To accelerate the Copy Paste function press the CTRL key while moving a component this will automatically copy the component to the new position Mi The mouse pointer changes to when the CTRL key is used 3 1 2 4 9 Rotating To rotate a component L PA Or Select a component rt Use the clockwise 2 rotation command in the Layout toolbar t Use the counter clockwise 4t rotation command in the Layout toolbar Press on the CTRL R or CTRL H rotation right shortcut keys on the keyboard Press on the CTRL L rotation left shortcut keys on the keyboard Select the Rotate Right command from the context menu 3 38 2 HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD 3 1 2 4 10 Flipping 3 1 2 4 11 Moving 3 1 2 5 Context Menus HydraForce i Design User s Manual 7 Select the Rotate Left command from the context menu The rotation of a component will rotate the symbol but not the satellite texts associated to it To flip a component 1 Select a component 2 Use the Flip Horizontal b command on the Layout toolbar Or 4 Press on the CTRL T keys on the keyboard Horizontal 5 Press on the CTRL F keys on the keyboard Vertical 6 Select the Flip Horizontal command from the context menu Or 7 Select the Flip Vertical command from the context menu The flipping of a component will flip the symbol but not the sate
90. t Configuration 3 1 3 1 2 Incomplete Component Model Codes Component Display Components that have an incomplete model code due to a field left blank in the component options or when the Component Properties screen has not been opened appear in red in the system design page Furthermore even though the user fills up all component options in the Project Parameters interface and a default model code is available for a component that component will still appear in red as long as the user has not open the Component Properties dialog box and click on the Apply button 3 1 3 2 Options Having an Impact on Component Symbol Some options selected in the pull down lists will have an impact on the symbol that represents the component on the drawing surface such as Manual Overrides and Screens When one of these options is selected in the lists and the Apply button is clicked the component image is automatically updated to reflect these changes Once the component symbol has been updated it is then treated as a normal component 3 1 3 3 Component Identifier ID Automatic Numbering The component Identifier is unique to each component on the drawing surface The software will automatically produce an ID for each component inserted on the diagram based on the following rules 1 The first two letters of the ID correspond to the first two letters of the component model code 3 46 HyDR
91. t an ellipse 1 Select the Insert Ellipse button in the Drawing toolbar 2 Click on the left mouse button without releasing it and drag the cursor away 3 While dragging the shape of the object appears and changes with the mouse movements 4 Release the mouse button when the object has reached the desired dimensions The graphic object is displayed on the diagram 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 for any other graphic object to insert in the diagram 3 1 2 7 2 Inserting a Text Box and a Picture To avoid redundancy the following function description starts from releasing the mouse button in the previous section 3 40 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual To insert a text box 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous procedure making sure the Insert Text T tool is selected from the Drawing toolbar 2 Inthe entry box type in the text to include in the diagram To insert a picture 1 Repeat steps 1 to 4 of the previous procedure making sure the Insert Image tool is selected from the Drawing toolbar The Open dialog box pops up 2 Select the image you wish to insert in the diagram Accepted formats are JPG GIF and BMP 3 Click on Open The image appears on the diagram 3 1 2 7 3 Modifying Text Attributes To modify the text attributes 1 Double click on the text to modify or select the Properties from its context menu The Component Pro
92. t its end The mouse pointer reverts to its initial shape once the link is finished as described in steps 3 and 4 3 1 4 1 1 Modifying a Connection Line Link To modify the shape of a link L Select the link to modify The link assumes the selection color and handles are displayed along it Click and hold the mouse button on one of the link handle The mouse cursor takes one of these shapes depending on the a selected handle 1t d P or T Drag the cursor to modify the link path SV08 20 a SV1 Figure 3 24 Modifying the Shape of a Link Release the mouse button The link is modified The mouse pointer reverts to its initial shape CE HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 4 1 2 Link Crossing Jump and Connection When two links cross each other without connecting a line jump will be affected to one of the two lines Whilst two links that connects to each other will do so with a connection point black dot Figure 3 25 Line Jump and Line Connection 3 1 4 1 3 Configuring a Connection Line 3 1 4 1 3 1 Configuring the Default Appearance of a Connection Line The default appearance of each line can be changed in the Preferences Options of the application See Preferences Options Chapter Possible line types are Line type Default Appearance Example Pressure Solid Black Line Long Dashed Black Line Short Long Dashed Black Line Solid Blac
93. tandard Windows interface This section of the application holds the various menus and toolbars needed to access the main software functions and tools The default configuration is arranged in such a way that all the functions are easily accessible PFRASHF Soh Gi A veo xA S ABAX AF 2EOBR Diaa anaa aa TAH MLLE OPPiga ss D Pressure Line Figure 2 2 Application Header CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 1 1 Menus The menus found in i Design works as any other standard Windows application There are five or six menus depending on the active interface 1 File 2 Edit 3 Preferences 4 Manifold Layout 5 Window 6 Help Figure 2 3 Common Menus Figure 2 4 Menus in the Manifold Layout Interfaces 2 1 1 1 Contents of the Menus Menus contents are 1 File e New o Price a Manifold o Price Components e Open File e Close File e Save File e Save File As e I Design Web o Open From 1 Design Web o Save to i Design Web o Manage i Design Web User Account e Revision e Import Export o Export Current View to DXF o Export Formatted Schematic to DXF o Export 3D Components to Folder o Export 3D Components to STEP o Export to XML 3D CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual o Import from XML 3D e Convert to 3D Environment Only in version 2 0 projects e Validate with Automation Studio e Current Page Setup In System Design view only e P
94. the File menu CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Open File ks Of e m My Recent Documents My Documents hy Computer My Network Files of type HydraForce hf3d hfr y Cancel Figure 2 19 File Opening Browser 2 2 3 Saving a File Three options are available to save a project 1 Choose the Save File command from the File menu File New Open File Close File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export i Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Print Generate Report Exit Figure 2 20 File Menu Save File Or 1 Click on the Save File H button in the File toolbar Or 1 Use the Save command from the context menu in the Project Explorer right click on the project name 2 15 CE HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD Close Rename Revision Figure 2 21 Context Menu HydraForce i Design User s Manual If the file has not been previously saved the browser window opens If the file has been previously saved the file will overwrite the last saved one 2 Choose the folder where to save the file 3 Type the name of the file in the File Name field 4 Click on the Save button Save as Seve TEE My Recent Documents File name Manifold Project fd wt My Network Save as Ippe HydraF once Hf Sd Figure 2 22 File Saving Bro
95. ther components These disks have the following properties 1 Disc Diameter 2 Drill Thru Diameter Orifice disks must be connected to the valves port number 1 A validation mechanism is included in the software to produce a warning if this is not the case 3 1 4 5 Adding Orifice Plugs Orifice plugs are treated as other components the insertion is done in the same manner as the other components These plugs have the following properties 1 Size 2 Orifice Diameter 3 Adhesive 3 1 4 6 Adding Other Components Other Components are not HydraForce components but they can still be used to make a complete schematic These components are pumps cylinders filters tanks motors and many more The options that define these components are 1 Part Number 2 Manufacturer 3 Special Price 4 Appear on the Report Not check by default 3 57 HyYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 4 7 Buried Components Components can be configured to be buried into the manifold There are three ways to define buried components Through a port Through a pressure line end Through a cavity Buried components are listed in the manifold layout Library There is an indication that they are buried in the library Library Manifold ee Parts Components ORFI Burned 5 svi E Mounting Hole Figure 3 31 Buried Component in the Library Note Buried components can also be i
96. tifiers can also be moved around by selecting and dragging them 3 1 6 4 View Satellites Owner The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide a line going from the components to theirs identifiers By default the line is not displayed This is useful to easily figure which identifiers goes with each components 3 65 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 42 Lines Showing the Owners of the IDs To display hide the lines select the View Satellites Owner command in the Manifold Layout menu Transparency View Components View Components ID Set Manifold Dimensions Manifold Grid Properties Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Figure 3 43 View Satellites Owner Option Note The reference lines will follow the corresponding IDs when they are moved 3 1 6 5 View Interferences The 2D and 3D manifold interfaces may be configured to display hide the physical cavities interferences in red By default the interferences are displayed 3 66 CE HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual Figure 3 44 Components Interfering with Each Other To change the View Interferences setting choose the View Interferences command in the Manifold Layout menu Manifold Layout Transparency View Components View Components ID View Satellites Owner View Reference Axis Set
97. totype C Foc HicSauerDanfoss HydraForce 2 0 i lihe aF be a i gt Make New Folder Figure 2 27 Browse for Folder dialog box 2 Select the folder to save the 3D files in HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 Click OK to begin the exportation process 4 A message will alert the user if the 3D export has been successfully achieved or not Because there are similarities in the external view of many of the HydraForce components the file names may not directly correspond to the product selected A cross reference for the product and the corresponding file name can be found in an Excel spreadsheet located in the folder named 3DFiles 2 2 3 Exporting to XML 3D To export the components 3D positions information into an XML file 1 Choose the File gt Import Export gt Export to XML 3D command Mew Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Export Current View to DXF Validate with Automation Studio Export Formatted schematic to DXF Current Page Setup Export 3D Components to Folder Print Preview Export 3D Components to STEP Print Export to AML 3D Generate Report Import from AML 3D Exit Figure 2 28 File menu Export to XML 3D 2 20 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual A Save As dialog box opens 2 Select the folder to save to 3 Click on t
98. ut interfaces These are AE E i Figure 2 11 Manifold Layout Toolbar Transparency Displays a closed transparent view of the manifold Displays Hides the components on the manifold in order to show only the cavities Manifold Dimensions Allows resizing the block manifold by dragging its edges Co Show Components ID Displays components ID on the manifold layout views Lock Component l ars P Locks a component at its current position Position Restrain Component to Suiace P Restrains a component to the current manifold face POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 7 em HYDRAFORCE i POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual N Shrink the manifold block extrusion and length dimensions Components Rotate Block Allows rotating the block manifold in the 3D view 2 1 3 Project Explorer The Project Explorer list all the opened projects and permits to choose the interface that will appear in the main display area For Price a Manifold projects types the user has the choice between five interfaces Two interfaces exist for Price Components projects These interfaces are mae Takes the user to the Project Parameters page in the main display System Design Takes the user to the System Design page in the main display 2D Manifold Layout Takes the user to the Orthogonal Manifold Layout page view in the Price a Manifold main display Takes the user to
99. wser Save Cancel Note If the project was previously loaded from a hfr file this operation will save the file with the hf3d extension and delete the previous hfr file 2 2 4 Saving a File As Using the Save As command is the same as using the Save function for the first time It is mostly used to save the file with a different name or to create a backup Note Do not rename a file in Windows Explorer The project name and file name are linked 2 16 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 2 2 5 Printing the Current Configuration The manifold configuration can be printed at any time during the design process Whether in the System Design or in the Manifold Layout interfaces the user has the option to choose what to send to the printer To print the current manifold configuration 1 Choose Print gt Diagram or Manifold in the File menu New Mel OO x Open File Close File Save File Save File As i Design Web Revision Import Export Validate with Automation Studio Current Page Setup Print Preview Diagram 2D Manifold 3D Manifold Generate Report Exit Figure 2 23 File Menu Print 1 Click on the Print Current Window button on the File toolbar 2 Choose the options that pertain to the printer set up and print location in the dialog box 3 Click on OK
100. y refreshed to display the new angle of the modified component The Flip Left and Flip Right tools in the Layout toolbar can also be used to quickly rotate the selected component by 45 or 90 degrees counter clockwise or clockwise The angle used depends on the selected component 3 72 HyDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 7 4 Lock Component Position If a component position is a constraint for the block manifold design the user can lock the component position so that it cannot be moved or displaced afterward There is three ways to lock the position of a component on the manifold 1 By using the Lock Component Position f tool in the Manifold Layout toolbar 2 By right clicking on a component and choosing Lock Position in the context menu Set Dimensions Set Location Set Angle Counterboring Delete Copy Lock on Current Face Properties Help Figure 3 59 Lock Position Command 3 By right clicking on a component and choosing the Set Location in the context menu Then select the Lock Location radio button in the Constraint area of the Set Location dialog box Constraint None 0 Lock Location m Lock on Current Face Preferred Faces Figure 3 60 Lock Location Radio Button Note To unlock the component position choose the None radio button in the Constraint area of the Set Location
101. ydraForce i Design User s Manual wo Pressure Line Py Drain Line 2_ _ i Il RH Pilot Line Other Highlight Path Remove Highlight Figure 27 Selecting Line type 3 1 4 1 3 8 Configuring a Connection Line from the Properties Dialog The line properties dialog allows configuring the line s technical data and these properties can be exported to Automation Studio The technical data should at least include the following parameters Diameter Length Material Maximum Pressure Maximum Temperature Heat Transfer Coefficient Maximum Flow Internal Roughness Elevation Example of the line technical data properties dialog r Link Technical Data Kv_Factor 1 Diameter 20 mm hd Length 100 mm v Technical Data Advanced data Material Aluminum X Heat Transfer Coefficient 10 Wm2K wv Maximum Flow 1 43845648 LPM v Maximum Pressure 31 02640782 Bar v Internal Roughness 0 046 mm v Maximum Temperature 37 77777778 k v Elevation Figure 3 28 Line Properties Dialog Box Technical Data 3 55 7 em C HYDRAFORCE POWER FORWARD HydraForce i Design User s Manual 3 1 4 2 Creating a System Boundary The System Boundary or manifold border is used to define the limits of the manifold in a circuit diagram To create a manifold border 1 Select the System Boundary component from the Library 2 Drag and drop the System Boundary anywhere onto the dr

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