PDF Alarms
PDF Alarms
PDF Alarms
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2 EPC Signs
P000881A
Monitoring functions
P000891A
3
P000991A
Output signals
P000641A
Operating symbols
3 Alarms
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An activated alarm condition is identified either by an alarm LED (to the left in
the picture) or an alarm code on the display together with the main alarm LED
(to the right in the picture).
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3.2 Alarm Reset
1. Acknowledge the alarm signal by
pressing the alarm push-button.
The flashing light then changes to steady.
G001645A
2. Remedy the cause.
3. Reset the alarm function by pressing the
alarm push-button a second time.
The LED will turn off.
G001647A
It is possible to reset the system without
remedying the cause, but the alarm signal will
be repeated.
NOTE
"Emergency Stop" 12
“Vibrations” (Option) 13
"Heater Fault" 14
"Communication Error" 17
"Processor Fault" 18
"Programming Error" 19
"Power Failure" 20
"Temperature Deviation" 21
"ALCAP Alarms" 22
“Other Alarms” 23
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3.4 LED Alarms and Fault
Finding
S001801A
Regulating valve, RV4, or other valves, downstream Open or regulate RV4, or other valves, to correct
throttled or closed. back pressure, normally about 1.5 bar (150 kPa).
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
3.4.2 Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow)
S001802A
Causes Corrective actions
Strainer before the oil feed pump is clogged. Clean the strainer.
Oil feed pump has stopped. Check the oil feed pump.
Change over valve (V1) is in recirculation position. 1. Check the air supply to the solenoid valve block
air (MV1).
2. Check MV1.
3. Check V1.
Too low back pressure. Increase the back pressure with regulating valve
RV4. The correct back pressure is normally about
1.5 bar (150 kPa).
Bowl opened accidentally during operation. Check the opening water valve (MV15) for leakage.
See “Separator Manual”.
I000682A
Causes Corrective actions
No or very low opening water supply. Check the water supply system.
No signal from low oil pressure switch (PS42) at dis- Check PS42.
charge.
Separator operating water system not working. 1. Check the separator by manually open MV15.
2. Dismantle and check the operating water
system. See “Separator Manual”.
N.B. This alarm is activated after two attempts to discharge, within the same discharge cycle, have
failed.
The stop sequence is initiated. 1. If the power has been off during more than
approximately 10 minutes the separator bowl
must be stopped and manually cleaned before
restart.
2. The separator and the EPC program has to be
restarted.
3.4.4 Water Transducer Fault
S000261A
Causes Corrective actions
Faulty oscillator unit or faulty EPC control module. Check supply voltage in the MT4 on terminal 3 - 4
(20 V DC).
About every 5:th second the voltage at terminal 4 - 5
(20 VDC) will drop for approx. 0.5 second:
If voltage drop: replace the oscillator unit.
If no voltage drop: replace the EPC control
module.
For more information about the interconnections, see
“System Reference”.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
3.4.5 Emergency Stop
S003911A
Cause Corrective actions
Emergency stop button has been pushed. 1. Remedy the cause why the emergency stop
button was pushed and then reset it.
Main alarm flashes. The alarm function can not be reset by pushing the
Alarm diode flashes. alarm reset button.
The separator is stopped and the heater is off.
Oil feed is on for further 3 minutes through the heater 1. Reset the alarm by switching the power off and
and separator. on.
Bowl closing water supplied for 3 minutes. 2. Restart the separator.
3. Restart the EPC program.
NOTE
S000111A
Cause Corrective actions
Main alarm flashes. The alarm function can not be reset by pushing the
Alarm diode flashes. alarm reset button.
Separator is stopped.
Oil feed is on for a further 3 minutes through the 1. Reset the alarm by switching the power off and
heat- er and separator. on.
Bowl closing water supplied for 3 minutes. 2. Restart the separator.
3. Restart the EPC program.
NOTE
I000221A
N.B. Heater fault is only activated if the heater is controlled by the EPC-400.
Oil flow stopped or temperature switch tripped in an If oil flow stopped, investigate the cause. See correc-
installed Heatpac heater. tive actions for PS42.
Check the flow switch on the Heatpac heater.
If temperature switch tripped, investigate the temper-
ature switch setting. If OK check the heater for clean-
liness.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
S000141A
N.B. Also applicable to TT2 temperature sensor, if fitted.
Low temperature alarm when: Investigate the reason and remedy it.
- clogged heater
- insufficient steam supply
- faulty steam trap
- faulty steam supply valve
- electric fault (tripped fuse)
High temperature alarm when: Investigate the reason and remedy it.
- faulty steam supply valve
- electrical control system out of function
Set point (P7) changed or the alarm limits are too 1. Adjust the parameters.
close to the set point. P5 = max. temp
P6 = min. temp
P7 = set point.
See “Parameter List”.
2. Check the temperature control loop.
Steam control valve (SRV1) too far open or closed. 1. Check and adjust the SRV1 function.
2. Check the EPC output functions.
Low temperature alarm when the temperature in- Check the heater and parameter P41, See “Parame-
creases too slowly, during the start. ter List”.
N.B. The current temperature is indicated when the alarm is acknowledged. To find the appropriate
temperature sensor reading, push the alarm reset button twice 1C (1F) = TT1, 2C (2F) = TT2. For
more information, see “Operating Instructions”.
Alarm diode and displayed value flashes. Alarm diode off and display returned to normal.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
Heater is switched off at high temperature (if heater Heater is switched on (if heater is controlled by EPC-
is controlled by EPC-400). 400).
3.5.2 Temperature Sensor Error
(Option)
S000121A
S000131A
N.B. Also applicable to TT2 temperature sensor, if fitted.
Temperature sensor is incorrectly connected. Check the temperature sensor by the test program,
see ‘‘Analog inputs’’ on page 32 in the chapter "Test
Program".
Temperature sensor cables are too close to power Check the cables between the temperature sensor
ca- bles. and EPC-400.
N.B. Push the alarm reset button to find appropriate process value reading.
1C (1F) = TT1, 2C (2F) = TT2. If both temperature sensors are fitted, alarm A6 is also activated.
Alarm diode and displayed value flashes. Alarm diode off and display returned to normal.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
3.6 Display Alarms and
Fault Finding
S000151A
S000161A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
Mode switch error. Check that the mode selector is in the correct position.
I001096A
A / D (Analog / Digital)
Check
conversion
the fuseerror.
A1:F2 (front board) If the fuse is correct, replace the control modu
I001094A
Calibration error. Ask for service or replace the con- trol module.
I001095A
S000171A
Alarm code Cause Corrective action
If the power has been off during more than approximately 10 minutes the separator bowl must be stopped and
Restart the heater, separator and EPC program.
CheckPower
the supply
power supply.
frequency too high (more than + 5%).1
I001104A
If the power has been off during more than approximately 10 minutes the separator bowl must be stopped and
Restart the heater, separator and EPC program.
Only valid for alarm A4-1: Only valid for alarm A4-1:
Main alarm diode and display start Main alarm off.
to flash when power returns. Display indicates “OFF”.
Only valid for alarm A4-2: Only valid for alarm A4-2:
Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.
Display flashes. Display normal.
1. The frequency deviation must be repeated or be continuous during the alarm delay time before an alarm is
activated.
3.6.5 Temperature Deviation
S000191A
Alarm code Cause Corrective actions
N.B. Push the alarm reset button to find the appropriate process value reading 1C (1F) = TT1,
2C (2F) = TT2. For more information, see “Operating Instructions”.
3.6.6 ALCAP Alarms
S000211A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
High water content in oil. Check the oil system for water leak- age.
WaterClean
transducer
the liquid-wetted
dirty inside.surfaces of water transducer. See “Component Description, Water
Open circuit in the MT4. Check connections in control unit and transducer.
Check cables for damage.
ALCAP stand-by more than 24 hours. The reason for stand-by mode must be checked!
I001113A
S000201A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
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LED alarm Display alarm Function Sensor Actions to provoke an alarm
High or low oil tempera- TT1 A. Remove sensor from pipe and
ture (option) put into hot/cool liquid.
B. Change alarm limit parameters
(P5 = max temp., P6 = min.
temp.) in relation to actual
temperature. For more
information see “Parameter
List”.
N.B. Reset the parameter values
after test.
High water transducer MT4 Touch the central screw in the MT4
(MT4) value (above connection box.
400).
PS42 faulty at start PS42 With the EPC in off mode put a jump-
(Circuit should be open) er between XC- X7:4 and push the
start button.
5 Test Program
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5.2 Lamp Test
The test program starts with a lamp test.
1. The display lit with power on.
2. There are two ways to check the lamps:
• Each LED and display segment
individually lit (see the picture).
• Each group of LED:s and display
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segments lit.
V5
MV16
MV15
EPC-400
FOPX
FOPX Alarms and Fault Finding 5 Test Program
I000941A
Function
1.1 PROM
1.4 EEPROM
Memory fault
2. Digital inputs
switch XS1
Circuit closed 2.6 Not in use - -
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3. Digital inputs
Circuit closed
4. Mode selector
Function
Local position
I000991A
Program position
5. Digital outputs
6. Digital outputs
7. Not in use
8. Analog inputs
P000111A
Separate plug connectors with appropriate
resistors are included in the test module kit.
Resistor Ref.temp Display
reading
110 25 °C/77 °F 60
140 104 C/219 °F 215
Function Terminal Unit Fuse A1:F2 A/D conver- Input open Input short
blown sion faulty circuit
I000941A
9.1 Not applicable X14:1-3
(The display will show an E).
Circuit correct
9.2 RS 232 C X14:1-3
Measure -10 to -12V DC
on X14:1-3 (Circuit correct).
I000951A
Circuit fault
P000121A
N.B. After the test, remove the terminal
jumpers and connect communication
cables.
10. Test of EPROM (rear circuit board)
I000941A
11. Test of internal RAM in CPU
(rear circuit board Circuit correct
I000951A
13. Test of IC 8255 I/O port (rear circuit
board) Circuit fault