perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE is used for single-point lubrication of roller and sliding bearings, sliding guides, open gears, gear racks, spindles, shaft seals and chains. Thanks to precise lubricant metering, perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE is ideal for lubrication of electric motors with specified lubricant quantities.
LONG RANGE function
- Simple operation via perma CONNECT
- Configuration, control and maintenance from a distance of
up to 1.2 miles | 2 km - Management of up to 2,000 lubrication points via Gateway LONG RANGE
Gateway LONG RANGE
- Each gateway can receive data from 8 lubricators simultaneously and support up to a total of 2000 lubricators
- Gateways relay status updates and control commands to and from lubricators up to a 1.2 mile / 2 km radius*
- Utilize 4G cellular backhaul via the provided data SIM card
Operating Status
- Backlit LCD display with push button control provides time settings in months and weeks for 60, 120, 250 and 500 cc sizes
- Broad range of weekly and monthly time setting options provides service planning flexibility
- LED signal lights for status indication
SERVICE PORTFOLIO
| Drive | Electromechanical |
|---|---|
| Power supply | Battery pack STAR VARIO 4.5 V |
| Housing | Transparent plastic |
| Discharge period | 1, 2, 3, ..., 12 months | 1, 2, 3, ..., 52 weeks STAR LC 60: + 15, 18, 21, 24 months STAR LC 500: max. 6 months |
| Lubricant volume | 60, 120, 250, 500 cc | 2.03, 4.06, 8.45, 16.91 fl. oz. |
| Operating temperature* | -4 °F** to 140 °F | -20 °C to 60 °C (Alkaline) | -40 °F** to 140 °F | -40 °C to 60 °C (Lithium) |
| Pressure build-up | 109 psi | 7.5 bar |
| Protection class | IP 65 | IP 67 |
| Lubricants | Grease up to NLGI 2 | oil |
| Max. tube lengths | 16 ft | 5.00 m |
| CE | ✓️ |
| Ex | ✓️ |
| IEC Ex | ✓️ |
| MET | ✓️ |
*To achieve functionality below -4° F / -20° C, Battery pack STAR VARIO low temperature (Lithium) must be used.
**Only use with suitable low temperature lubricant
Frequently Asked Questions About perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE
Find answers to common questions about remotely monitoring, configuring and using perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE for automatic single-point lubrication.
perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE is used for the automatic single-point lubrication of roller and sliding bearings, sliding guides, open gears, gear racks, spindles, shaft seals and chains. Its precise lubricant delivery also makes it suitable for electric motors that require defined lubricant quantities. The system is especially useful when these lubrication points are hard to access, hazardous or widely distributed and need to be monitored or managed remotely.
Both systems provide automatic single-point lubrication and remote monitoring through perma CONNECT. The primary difference is communication range. The Bluetooth model is designed for nearby wireless access, while perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE uses LoRa wireless technology and a Gateway LONG RANGE to communicate over distances of up to 1.2 miles, or 2 kilometers, under suitable conditions.
The lubricator communicates with a Gateway LONG RANGE using LoRa wireless technology. The gateway then transmits the information through a cellular network to perma CONNECT, where authorized users can monitor and manage connected lubrication systems through a web interface.
A Gateway LONG RANGE is required to transmit data between perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE units and perma CONNECT. The lubricator itself continues to dispense lubricant automatically according to its programmed settings, but the gateway enables long-range remote monitoring and control.
Through perma CONNECT, users can receive information including system status, date and time, ambient temperature and remaining lubricant fill level. The system also sends a message when its operating status changes, helping maintenance teams identify units that may require attention.
perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE can receive commands remotely through perma CONNECT and Gateway LONG RANGE. Available actions include turning the lubricator on or off, changing discharge settings and initiating purge cycles.
perma CONNECT is designed to support centralized monitoring of numerous lubrication points. A Gateway LONG RANGE can support up to 2,000 lubrication points. Actual capacity may vary depending on facility layout, gateway placement and communication conditions.
The wireless connection can reach up to 1.2 miles, or 2 kilometers, between the lubricator and Gateway LONG RANGE under suitable conditions. Actual range may vary based on equipment, buildings, obstructions, gateway placement and the surrounding industrial environment.
Yes. perma STAR VARIO LONG RANGE continues dispensing lubricant according to its configured settings even if communication with the gateway or perma CONNECT is temporarily unavailable. The wireless connection supports remote monitoring and control but is not required for the unit’s automatic lubrication cycle. This is an inference from perma’s description of the system as fully automatic with the same core functionality as the standard STAR VARIO.
The system can dispense grease up to NLGI 2 or oil. It is compatible with STAR lubricant canisters in 60, 120, 250 and 500 cc sizes. The appropriate lubricant, canister size and discharge setting should be selected based on the equipment requirements and operating conditions.
Before installation, clean the lubrication point and prefill it with the same lubricant used in the lubrication system. Any lubrication lines and connecting components should also be prefilled. Confirm that the mounting location, lubricant, line length and connection components are suitable for the application, then install and activate the system according to the product instructions. The Gateway LONG RANGE should be positioned according to perma’s guidance to support reliable communication with the connected lubrication systems.
