Air Control 3: Manual

Air Control 3
Manual
Version: 2.07
as of: 03/08/2010
Contents
1 General................................................................................................................. 5
2 Hardware.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Micro-processor logic .........................................................................................................6
2.2 Keyboard: ............................................................................................................................6
2.3 Display: ...............................................................................................................................6
2.4 Analogue inputs...................................................................................................................6
2.5 Digital inputs .......................................................................................................................7
2.6 Digital outputs .....................................................................................................................7
2.7 Networking ..........................................................................................................................7
2.8 Power supplies, terminals, housing .....................................................................................7
2.9 Pin assignment.....................................................................................................................8
3 Basic screen ....................................................................................................... 11

3.1 Loading (F1 loading) .........................................................................................................12
3.2 LLC status (F2 LLC) .........................................................................................................13
3.3 Service (F3 service) ...........................................................................................................14
3.4 System information (F4 system info)................................................................................15
3.5 Line pressure diagram (F1 line pressure) ..........................................................................16
3.6 Final temperature diagram (F2 final temperature) ............................................................18
3.7 Air quantity - Day Diagram (F3 Air qu. d.) ......................................................................20
3.8 Air Quantity – Week Diagram (F4 Air qu. w.) .................................................................22
4 Menu system ...................................................................................................... 23

4.1 Limit values menu .............................................................................................................26
4.2 Menu Run-Parameters .......................................................................................................27
4.3 Menu Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................28
4.4 Menu Timer .......................................................................................................................29
4.4.1 Menu Switching Times Compressor .........................................................................30
4.4.2 Menu Pressure Times Compressor ............................................................................31
4.4.3 Menu Switching Times LLC .....................................................................................32
4.4.4 Menu Pressure Times LLC........................................................................................33
4.4.5 Menu Switching Times Priorities Channel X............................................................34
4.5 Menu Fault Log .................................................................................................................35

4.6 Menu Display Parameters .................................................................................................36
4.6.1 Menu Diagrams .........................................................................................................37
4.6.2 Menu Text .................................................................................................................39
4.7 Menu Configuration ..........................................................................................................40

4.7.1 Menu Frequency Converter .......................................................................................41
4.7.2 Menu Communication ...............................................................................................43
4.7.3 Menu Heating ............................................................................................................44
4.8 Menu Lead Lag Control ....................................................................................................45

4.9 Menu Accessories Module ................................................................................................47
4.9.1 Menu Input Configuration .........................................................................................48
4.9.2 Menu Output Configuration ......................................................................................49
4.9.3 Menu Switching Times Accessories 1-4 ...................................................................50
4.10 Menu Diagnostics...........................................................................................................51
5 Program Cycle ................................................................................................... 52

5.1 Operation States ................................................................................................................52
5.2 Operation Modes ..............................................................................................................53
5.3 Switching on ......................................................................................................................53
5.4 Switching off .....................................................................................................................53
5.5 Shutdown time...................................................................................................................54
5.6 Safety Pressure ..................................................................................................................54
5.7 "Supplementary Heating": ( refer to: 4.7.1) ......................................................................54
5.8 Maintenance intervals .......................................................................................................55
5.9 Grundeinstellung der System-Daten .................................................................................55
5.10 Automatic Restart............................................................................................................55
6 Messages ............................................................................................................ 56
6.1 Faults .................................................................................................................................56
6.2 Warnings / Maintenance Messages ...................................................................................57
6.3 Fault in the control unit programming memory ................................................................59
7 Supplementary Modules .................................................................................... 60

7.1 Analogue Output Module ..................................................................................................60
7.2 Internal LLC modules .......................................................................................................60
7.3 Accessory Modules ...........................................................................................................62
7.4 Extension modules (viewing) ............................................................................................63
8 Annex................................................................................................................. 64
8.1 Codes .................................................................................................................................64
8.2 Software history ................................................................................................................64
8.3 Transferring a new program to the control unit ................................................................66
1 General
The control unit consists of the following functional blocks:
- Microprocessor logic (with EEPROM memory for data back-up) for all control,
monitoring and display functions;
- Keyboard with 10 keys for switching the compressor on and off, and for entering
recommended and limit settings;
- customer-specific LCD display for showing the current actual and recommended
parameters and the operating status, plus faults/warnings;
- Analogue processing of network pressure and compressor temperature;
- Digital inputs/outputs for a compressor's control unit;
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2 Hardware
2.1 Micro-processor logic

- 16-bit microcontroller with Watchdog
- Power failure detection (mains failure > 30 ms)
- 512 kbytes Flash EPROM
- 512 byte EEPROM (for data backup)
- 128 kbytes RAM
2.2 Keyboard:
- Ruggedized touchpad keyboard
- 10 keys
- Customised finish
2.3 Display:
- 240 × 128 pixels LCD graphics display
- LED background lighting
- 2 LEDs (green and red)
2.4 Analogue inputs

- Galvanically isolated
- Sensor voltage 18V DC
- 1 × 4-20mA input (equivalent to 0-16 bar/200 ohms load), 10-bit resolution
- 2 inputs for KTY [proprietary description] temperature sensor (measuring current 1mA),
10-bit resolution
[ „AC3-Version 2007“ : Pt1000 – sensor selectable via Jumper ! ]

2.5 Digital inputs
- Galvanically isolated
- Sensor voltages 12V DC and 24V DC
- 6 × 24V DC, 10mA standard digital inputs
- 2 inputs for 12V DC PTC temperature sensor
at client's discretion, can also be used as standard digital inputs
2.6 Digital outputs

- 6 relay outputs, contacts with common connection, 250V AC 6A,
including an output with varistor for solenoid valve connection
Capacity of the common connection: 250 V AC 6A
- 1 relay output, changeover switch, 250V AC, 6A;
2.7 Networking
- RS485 interface
2.8 Power supplies, terminals, housing

- Power supplies:
10V AC (8VA), max pre-circuit-breaker T 1.0 A
18V AC (8VA), max pre-circuit-breaker T 0.5 A
± 10%, 50/60 Hz;
- Phoenix plug-in screw connections (MSTBVA type for relay outputs,

Mini-Combicon type for remaining connections);
- Compact casing with front panel 298 mm*187 (large version)
298 mm*160 (small version)
Case depth 65mm for both versions
- Fixing to the instrument panel by means of four × 3 mm tapped bolts

2.9 Pin assignment
Pin 1 Earthing lead for electronics
Pin 2 0V (10V AC) [ „AC3-Version 2007“: not used ]

Pin 3 10V (10V AC) [ „AC3-Version 2007“: not used ]
Pin 4 0V (18V AC)
Pin 5 18V (18V AC)
Pin 6 Common terminal for pins 7-12
Pin 7 Relay output 1, mains protection (A01.0)
Pin 8 Relay output 2, star protection (A01.1)
Pin 9 Relay output 3, delta protection (A01.2)
Pin 10 Relay output 4, solenoid valve (with varistor) (A01.3)
Pin 11 Relay output 5, supplementary heating/fan (A01.4)
Pin 12 Relay output 7, (not used)
Pin 13 Relay 6, contact (normally closed)/busbar fault (A01.5)
Pin 14 Relay 6, common
Pin 15 Relay 6, contact
Pin 16 Shielding connection
Pin 17 Analogue inputs, earth (AE00 – AE02)

Pin 18 KTY-1, signal (compressor temperature) (AE02)
Pin 19 KTY-2, signal (oil temperature) (AE01)
Pin 20 4-20mA input signal (network pressure) (AE00)
Pin 21 4-20mA input, 18V DC sensor voltage
Pin 22 Digital input 8, LLC (baseload sel.): Load/No load (E02.7)
Pin 23 Digital input 7, Remote ON/OFF or LLC OK (E02.6)
Pin 24 Digital input 6, Fault: EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN (E02.5)
Pin 25 Digital input 5, Fault: Pressure difference, oil separator (E02.4)
Pin 26 Digital input 4, Fault: (E02.3)
Pin 27 Digital input 3, Fault: Excess pressure (E02.2)
Pin 28 Digital input 2, Fault: Current overload (E02.1)
Pin 29 Digital input 1, (PTC) Fault: Motor temperature (E02.0)
Pin 30 12V DC (PTC) sensor voltage
Pin 31 24V DC sensor voltage

Pin 32 RS485/RS232 common 

Option:
Pin 33 RS485/RS232 RXD 



Interface
Pin 34 RS485/RS232 TXD 


Pin 35 RS485/RS232 power supply 


Pin 36 Signal B 
Pin 37 Signal A 

Option:
Pin 38 GNDx 

Connection for
pin 39 18V AC 

MK200 modules
pin 40 18V AC 
Kl. 41 analog output (-)  Option: 


Kl. 42 analog output (+) 


Connection for 
Kl. 43 GNDx (PE) 

 
internal analog output

  

(only: AC3-Version 2007)
Please note:
Before plugging in a RS485 module, the 2-pin DIP switch next to pin 35 on the rear of the
board must be switched to "OFF".
“AC3-Version 2007” always has got a RS485-Port and with the DIP-switches the
terminating-resistors for the RS485-Port can be activated/deactivated.

3 Basic screen
After the power supply is switched on at the control unit, the following welcome screen appears
for approximately 4 seconds:
Welcome to
ALMIG Kompressoren GmbH
Air Control 3
Version: 2.01
This then switches to the default display:
This shows the current network pressure, the end of compression temperature, date and time,
plus some status information. If heating is installed (with a second temperature sensor) the oil
temperature can be displayed instead of the compressor temperature by pressing ENTER for 10
seconds. The current oil temperature will flash.
The lower toolbar shows the current assignment of the F1 - F4 function keys. Use the  and 
arrow keys in the default display to change this assignment.
 
Press the relevant function key to display the corresponding information screen.

3.1 Loading (F1 loading)
This diagram shows the total, load and no load runtimes, plus the shutdown times, as a bar chart.
The bars also show the current value for each parameter.
The topmost bar shows the total runtime. The diagram is scaled to this bar.
The second bar moves from left to right and shows the previous runtime under load.
The third bar moves from right to left and shows the previous runtime under no load. This type
of display was chosen to clarify the ratio between the load and no load runtimes.
The sum of the second and third bars gives the total runtime again.
The fourth bar shows the shutdown time. If this bar is longer than the total runtime, then it is cut
off behind.
The lower part of the window shows the amount of air in m3 produced by this compressor to
date. To calculate this value, the runtime under load and the maximum delivered volume under
Configuration are used and summed to the nearest second.
Press F4 to return to the default display.

3.2 LLC status (F2 LLC)
This screen can only be selected if LLC is activated with YES in the baseload selection menu.
The diagram gives a graphical representation of the status of the individual compressors in the
LLC series at a LLC of up to five compressors (a LLC supplementary module).
The Fault and No Load stages are only shown for the K2 - K5 compressors if the corresponding
reports (Fault and Motor Running) are wired to the supplementary module. Otherwise only the
Load stages (compressor is required) [are shown].
In a LLC with up to nine compressors (two LLC supplementary modules) the graphics appear as
follows.

3.3 Service (F3 service)
This diagram shows the status of the servicing intervals.
This means:
1 - Air filter servicing interval (abbreviated in German to ASF)
2 - Oil filter servicing interval (abbreviated in German to OLF)
3 - Oil separator servicing interval (abbreviated in German to OLAB)
4 - Motor lubrication servicing interval
5 - Compressor servicing interval
6 - Optional servicing interval
The length of the bar also represents the duration of the relevant servicing interval. The bar
filling and the number displayed shows the hours remaining.
The bar is scaled to represent the longest servicing interval.
When the remaining time before the next service falls below 100 hours, the associated bar starts
to flash.

3.4 System information (F4 system info)
This screen displays system-specific data.
Use the code to change the text/numbers (model, factory, EDP, consignment and schematic
diagram) in the menu (see below).
The installation date is taken as the day on which the total runtime first exceeds 10 hours.

3.5 Line pressure diagram (F1 line pressure)
This diagram plots the network pressure against time. Set the sampling rate in the
"Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme [Display parameters - Diagrams]" menu.
The scaling of the graph is changed as follows via the scale labelling.
First press the  and  arrow keys to select the setting.

Then press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. This changes the labelling of the function
keys.
Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the position with the flashing cursor. Press the F1
and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press F3 to end entry mode without
accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the relevant setting. You revert
automatically to select mode if you edit a pressure axis setting or a minute setting on the time
axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time, then the cursor simply jumps
to the right or to the next number.
When changing a scale value on the time axis, ensure that the display is not in X-Auto mode, i.e.
delete the X-AUTO ON text at the bottom centre of the display, as entering a time setting is
otherwise void. If X-AUTO is activated, then the latest measurements are displayed (number of
measurements is set in the "Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu); the time axis settings are
also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the pressure axis is always possible,
independently of X-AUTO.
After the change is completed, the graph is depicted to the new scale.
Function keys in select mode:
Press the F1 key to activate or de-activate X-AUTO.
The F2 key is used to reset the scale division to the default settings set in the
"Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu.
The F3 key deletes the recorded measurements in all time diagrams.

3.6 Final temperature diagram (F2 final temperature)
This diagram plots the compression final temperature against time. Set the sampling rate in the

keys.
automatically to select mode if you edit a temperature axis setting or a minute setting on the time
axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time, then the cursor simply moves
to the right or to the next number.

also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the temperature axis is always possible,
independently of X-AUTO.
The graph is depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.
Function keys in select mode:

3.7 Air quantity - Day Diagram (F3 Air qu. d.)
This diagram plots the compressed air delivered against time. Set the sampling rate in the

keys.
automatically to select mode if you edit a delivered volume axis setting or a minute setting on the
time axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time, then the cursor simply
jumps to the right or to the next number.
also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the delivered volume axis is always
possible, independently of X-AUTO.
The graph is depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.
Function keys in select mode

3.8 Air Quantity – Week Diagram (F4 Air qu. w.)
This diagram shows the daily delivered volumes each day over a week.
The scaling of the bars is changed as follows via the scale labelling.

keys.
accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the relevant setting. You then revert
automatically to select mode.
The bars are depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.

4 Menu system
Use the INFO key to access each of the default display screens in the menu.
You will be prompted initially to enter the code:
and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press the ENTER key to accept the
setting. If a valid code is entered, then the associated authorisation is released and the main menu
opened, or the relevant function listed (see Appendix). The main menu also opens if an invalid
code is entered, but you cannot then make any changes.
If the service or Almig code is entered in a keyed machine, then a warning message appears, as
the parameters for these code levels must only be changed in the OFF state.
Press F4 to return to the default display without having to switch the compressor off. Press F3 to

shut the compressor down and open the main menu.
The main menu contains the following sub-menus:
The menu system is operated as follows:
Press the  and  arrow keys to select the desired menu heading.
Selecting sub-menus:
Press the ENTER key to branch to the desired sub-menu.
Changing numbers
Press the ENTER key, if this is allowed, to switch to edit mode. In edit mode, the selection
arrow flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor underneath a number.
Function keys are changed as follows:

accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the setting. You then revert automatically
to select mode.
When numbers are changed, the permissible input limits are monitored on each occasion. Thus,
if an attempt is made to enter a value outside the permissible range, the value is set to its upper or
lower limit after the key is pressed.
Changing text
Some parameters are listed with text rather than numbers, so as to clarify the underlying
functionality. These are changed in the same way as parameters with numbers.
If allowed, press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. In edit mode, the selection arrow
flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor underneath the text.
Now press the  and  keys to change the text (value). Press F3 to end entry mode without
accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the set text (value). You then revert
automatically to select mode.
Again, as with number changes, the permissible input limits are monitored on each occasion.
Changing character sequences (text editing):
Pressing the ENTER key, if this is allowed, switches to edit mode or branches to the desired
sub-menu. In edit mode, the selection arrow flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor
underneath the letter to be changed.

Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the character with the flashing cursor. Press the
F1 and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press F3 to end entry mode without
accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the new character sequence. You then
revert automatically to select mode.

4.1 Limit values menu
The pressure and temperature limit values are in this menu:
Title Description/range/default setting E

Switch-on pressure Lower value for pressure control K
Range: 3.5 bar – switch-off pressure
Default setting dependent on machine type
Switch-off pressure Upper value for pressure control K
Range: Switch-on pressure - maximum pressure
(Configuration menu)
Default setting dependent on machine type
Safety pressure Maximum pressure allowed – exceeding pressure -
values lead to an error message
Fixed value: 0.8 bar above the machine's maximum
pressure - Display only
Minimum pressure Only relevant for LLC-slave: if the line pressure falls
below the minimum pressure a warning “warning:
minimum pressure” will be displayed. The compressor
will switch to internal pressure control as long as the
message is pending and has not been acknowledged.
Value range: 0.0bar – (switch-off pressure – 0.1bar)
Default: 0.0bar
Minimum final compression Minimum permissible compression final temperature -
temperature Fixed value 5°C
Display only

Maximum compression final Maximum permissible compression final temperature -
temperature Fixed value 110°C
Display only
Limiting temp. speed approval Below this temperature the maximum speed is limited
Value range: 0 – 100 °C
Default: 60 °C
Limitation of maximum speed Maximum speed in percent when speed limiting by

temperature is active. 0 means deactivated
Value range: 0 – 100 %
Default: 75%
Press F4 to return to the main menu.

4.2 Menu Run-Parameters
This menu contains the general settings.

Run-on time Motor run-on time in automatic mode S
Range: 10 - 1200 seconds
Default setting: 180 seconds
Off-time Motor run-on time at manual cutout and delay for S
automatic restart
Star/delta time Duration of star phase S
Automatic restart Start after power restored K
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Run mode Behaviour during load switching K
Range: AUTOMATIC
ON/OFF-LOAD
AUTOMATIC OPT
Default setting: ON/OFF-LOAD

Maximum pressure loss Maximum pressure loss S
Range: 0.0 - 9.9 bar
Default setting: 0.5 bar
Maximum no. of motorstarts Maximum number of motor starts per hour S
Range: 1 - 55 per hour
Default setting: 2 per hour
Switching cycles monitored (de-)activation of monitoring of motor starts S
Range: NO/YES
Default: NO
4.3 Menu Maintenance Schedule
This menu contains the recommended maintenance intervals and the run-hours counter.

Maintenance air filter Recommended air filter maintenance interval S
Range: 0 - 20000 hours
Default setting: depending on machine type
Maintenance oil filter Recommended oil filter maintenance interval S
Range: 0 - 20,000 hours
Maintenance oil separator Recommended oil separator maintenance interval S

Maintenance motor Recommended motor lubrication maintenance interval S
Maintenance compressor Recommended compressor maintenance interval S
Maintenance universal Maintenance interval for free use: text for this interval W
can be entered in the text menu!
Range: 0 – 20,000 hours
Default: 0 hours
Running hours Elapsed runtime (motor on) W
Default setting: 0 hours
Loaded hours Elapsed runtime on load W
Ready hours Elapsed ready time (system on/motor off) W
Total delivery volume The calculated volume delivered to date by the W
compressor from the set maximum
Range: 0 - 999999999 m3
Default setting: 0 m 3
When the recommended maintenance interval is accepted, the associated interval restarts
automatically.
The acknowledge key (F3) is only visible if at least the service code has been entered. Use this
key to reset the selected maintenance interval.

4.4 Menu Timer

Date/time Setting of the current date and time K
Please note: The setting will only be accepted in the
real time clock after confirming the seconds by
pressing the ENTER key.
4.4.1 Menu Switching Times Compressor
This menu defines the on and off times for the compressor.
There are 7 programming times available (timer-channels C1 to C7). The compressor will be
running if at least one channel allows it.
In the example illustrated above, the compressor runs from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to
Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and is off on Saturday and Sunday.
To switch the compressor ON on one or more days, the relevant days must be selected and the
timer for each must be set to midnight.

Timer channels Switching the compressor timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
C1 - C7 Timings: Programmed days are displayed inverted K
(white on black). The timer channel is only accepted if
the ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.
Press F4 to return to the timer menu.
4.4.2 Menu Pressure Times Compressor
This menu defines the compressor timings (pressure raising/pressure lowering).
There are 7 programming times and 7 pressure ranges available (channels C1 to C7). The
channels are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current time. As
soon as a valid channel is found, the current lower and upper pressure thresholds (at item 0) are
replaced by the values for this channel. If no valid channel is found, then the default settings in
the "Grenzwerte [Limit Settings]" menu apply (see item 0).

In the example illustrated above, the compressor's governed pressure range for the whole of
Saturday and Sunday is set to switch on at 4.0 bar and to switch off at 6.0 bar.
For example, the 2nd channel illustrated above is not active, as no day was selected.

Range: OFF/ON
CX Timings: Programmed days are displayed inverted K
(X => 1 – 7) (white on black). The timer channel is only accepted if
start pressure X Lower compressor pressure threshold which is to K
(X => 1 – 7) apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
stop pressure X Upper compressor pressure threshold which is to K
channel.
4.4.3 Menu Switching Times LLC
This menu defines the on and off times for the LLC.
Only for LLC master!

There are 7 programming times available (timer-channels C1 to C7). These channels are
connected as an OR gate, i.e. the LLC is active if at least one channel is active (programming as
under item 4.4.1 ).
To switch the LLC ON on one or more days, the relevant days must be selected and the timer for
each set to midnight.

Timer channels Switching the LLC timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
4.4.4 Menu Pressure Times LLC
This menu defines the LLC pressure timings (raising/lowering).

Only for LLC master (see item Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.)

There are 7 programming times and 7 pressure ranges available (channels C1 to C7). The
channels are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current time. As
soon as a valid channel has been found, the current LLC lower and upper pressure thresholds are
replaced with the values for this channel. If no valid channel is found, then the default settings in
the "LLC menu" apply.

Range: OFF/ON
Start pressure X Baseload selection - lower pressure threshold which is K
(X => 1 – 7) to apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
Stop pressure X Load change - upper pressure threshold which is to K
channel.
4.4.5 Menu Switching Times Priorities Channel X
This menu defines the timings for priority changeover of the LLC
only for LLC master (see item 0).
There are 7 programming times and 7 priority lists available (channels C1 to C7). The channels

are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current time. As soon as a
valid channel has been found, the current priorities for compressors in the LLC are replaced by
the values for this channel. If no valid channel is found, then the default settings in the LLC
selection menu apply.

Range: OFF/ON
Start pressure X Baseload selection - lower pressure threshold which is K
(X => 1 – 7) to apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
Stop pressure X Load change - upper pressure threshold which is to K
channel.

4.5 Menu Fault Log
This screen displays the last 20 services, warnings and faults, with information on their date and
time.
Entered events are sorted after the time they occurred. The latest entry occupies the first position,
etc.
At the start of each line of the fault memory is the item number (01 - 20), followed by a warning
triangle for a warning or service, or a tool for a fault. If this symbol is flashing, the relevant
message is still active. This is followed by the date (without the year) and time (without the
seconds) when the displayed service, warning or fault occurred.
Use the  and  arrow keys to scroll through the fault memory and display faults that are no
longer visible.
Press the F3 key to delete the fault memory from the "Service" code level.

4.6 Menu Display Parameters
This menu contains some settings which affect the output on the display.

Pressure dimension Selection of the unit for displaying the line pressure. K
Range: BAR/MPA/PSI
Default setting: BAR
Temperature dimension Selection of the unit for displaying the compressor K
final temperature.
Range: °C/°F/°K
Default setting: °C
Language Selection of the display language. K
Range:
German/English/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Danis
h/Rumanian/Polish/Hungarian/Russian/Spanish/Czech
Default setting: German
Volume dimension Selection of the unit for displaying the delivered
volume.
Range: m³/ft³
Default setting: m³

Pressure offset Adjustment option for the network pressure sensor S
Range: -0.5 bar - 0.5 bar
4.6.1 Menu Diagrams
This menu refers to the various diagrams which can be selected in the default display.

Saving interval Saving interval for recording line pressure, K
compressor final temperature and air quantity. As a
maximum of 8000 values can be stored in the control
unit at any given time, this parameter concurrently
determines the history period.
With a storage interval of 12 seconds, a maximum of
12 * 8000 seconds = 96000 seconds = 26.67 hours can
be recorded.

Number of points in X-Auto Number of recent values that are displayed when the K
X-Auto function is activated.
For example, in order to display the last hour with X-
AUTO ON, this value must be set to 300 (with a
saving interval of 12 seconds)
(12 seconds * 300 = 3600 seconds = 1 hour).
Range: 200 - 8000
Default setting: 300
Line pressure low Lowest value for the line pressure, which is assumed K
when using the X/Y-Init function in the line pressure
diagram.
Range: 0.0 bar - line pressure high
Line pressure high Highest value for the line pressure, which is assumed K
when using the X/Y-Init function in the line pressure
diagram.
Range: line pressure low – 16.0 bar
Temperature low Lower scale value for the compressor final K
temperature, which is assumed when using the X/Y-
Init function in the compression final temperature
diagram.
Range: 0°C - Temperature high
Default setting: 0°C
Temperature high Upper value for the compressor final temperature, K
which is assumed when uding the X/Y-Init function in
the compression final temperature diagram.
Range: Temperature low - 120°C
Air quantity day low Lower value for the delivered air quantity (day), K
which is assumed when using the X/Y-Init function in
the air quantity day profile.
Range: 0 m3/hour – air quantity day high
Default setting: 0 m 3/hour

Air quantity day high Upper value for the delivered air quantity (day), K
the air quantity day profile.
Range: air quantity day low – 9999 m 3/hour
Default setting: 3000 m3/hour
Air quantity week low Lower value for the delivered air quantity (week), K
the air quantity week profile (see item 0).
Range: 0 m3 - Compressed air - delivered volume per
week - Upper limit
Air quantity week high Upper value for the delivered air quantity (week), K
the air quantity week profile (see item 0).
Range: Compressed air- delivered volume weekly -
Lower limit - 60000 m3
Press F4 to return to the display settings menu.
4.6.2 Menu Text
This menu refers to the freely definable text for the hotline and system information.

Hotline Text for the display below a message in the default S
screen (e.g. hotline number)
Length: 31 characters
Model Display text in the System Info screen in the Model S
field .
Factory no. Display text in the System Info screen in the Factory W
No. field.
EDP no. Display text in the System Info screen in the EDP No. W
field.
Consignment no. Display text in the System Info screen in the W
Consignment No. field.
Schematic no. Display text in the System Info screen in the S
Schematic No. field.
M. i. Name of the maintenance interval „universal“ in the
maintenance interval menu
Press F4 to return to the display settings menu.
4.7 Menu Configuration
This menu provides various fundamental settings for the system.

Machine type Selection of a predefined machine type. When this W
setting is accepted, the following values are reset to
machine-specific values: maximum pressure, lower
and upper pressure thresholds, run-up time, switching,
no load time, maintenance intervals, maximum
delivered volume, minimum delivered volume, speed
lowering to, speed lowering off, speed lowering up to,
control factor, adjustment time.
Maximum pressure Maximum permissible machine pressure W
Range: 8.0 bar/10.0 bar/13.0 bar
Default setting 10.0 bar
Maximum air flow Delivered volume at maximum speed on-load S
Range: 0 - 3000 m3/hour
Default setting: 3000 m 3/hour
Remote mode Switching to local operation, remote operation, or K
operation via external LLC with standby output.
Range: LOCAL/REMOTE/LLC-OK
Default setting: LOCAL
Lead lag control Operation with external LLC K
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Powerfail stop Shutdown if powerfail detected S
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Output 7 Setting for accessories output 7
Range: FREE, TIMER / ON, SYSTEM PRESSURE
TO LOW, READY TO OPERATE, ON-LOAD, OFF-
LOAD, MOTOR ON, VENTILATOR ON / FLAP
OPEN, AIR INLET FLAP OPEN, AIR OUTLET
FLAP CLOSE, MAINTENANCE, WARNING,
SYSTEM PRESSURE/BELT, PRESSURE
DEWPOINT TOO HIGH, DRYER ON
Default: FREE

4.7.1 Menu Frequency Converter
This menu contains the frequency converter settings.

Analogue output module Analogue output model available for controlling a S
frequency converter
Range: NO: No analogue output available
INTERNAL: Internal plug-in module with analogue
output
EXTERNAL: Analogue output with external
expansion module (2AA) on Address 1
Default setting: NO
Minimum control range Percentage minimum value for the speed with a S
converter-machine (= no load speed). This parameter
must be compatible with the setting at the converter
and will only be needed to calculate the currently
delivered volume.
Range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 100%
Speed reduction as of Pressure from which the maximum recommended S
value for the frequency converter [FU] is limited.
Range: 5.0 bar - Speed reduction up to

Speed reduction up to Pressure from which the maximum recommended S
value for the frequency converter is no longer limited.
Range: Speed reduction as of - 13.0 bar
Speed reduction at Current at which the maximum recommended value is S
lowered most.
Range: 3 - 8 mA
Default setting: 5 mA
Desired value Placing of the recommended pressure within the S
current pressure range. At a setting of "0%", the
recommended value is the lower pressure threshold, at
a setting of "100%" it is the upper pressure threshold,
and otherwise it is in between.
Range: 0 – 100%
Default setting: 50%
Ctrl factor P-component Proportional amplification for the PI controller. S
Range: 1- 999%/bar
Default setting: 100%/bar
Integral-action time Adjustment time for the PI controller. The current S
component of the controller is de-activated at a setting
of "0 seconds".
Press F4 to return to the configuration menu.
4.7.2 Menu Communication
This menu contains the settings for the serial communication.

RS485 address comp. Subscriber address for RS484 communication (e.g. S
viewing, remote service, ...).
Range: 0 - 27
Default setting: 0
RS485 address BLCO Subscriber address of the internal LLC for LLC via S
RS485. Only relevant for the LLC master.
Range: 28 - 31
Default setting: 31
RS485 mode Mode for data exchange via the serial interface S
Setting options: READ
READ/WRITE CUSTOM
READ/WRITE SERVICE
READ/WRITE FACTORY
Default setting: READ/WRITE CUSTOMER
RS485 baudrate Transfer rate for the serial interface S
Setting options: 4800
9600
19200
Default setting: 4800
RS485 protocol Protocol type for the serial interface S
Setting options: STANDARD
MODBUS RTU
Default setting: STANDARD
Number of expansion modules Number of 8E4AE modules for viewing. The input S
status of the modules is only accessible in viewing;
Air Control 3 only passes on the values. The modules
must be addressed in ascending order starting at
address 8.
Range: 0 - 24
Default setting: 0

4.7.3 Menu Heating
Supplementary heating/cooling is configured in this menu.

Heating mode Function of the supplementary heating output S
Range: WITHOUT/HEATING/COOLING
Default setting: WITHOUT
Heating-off temperature Temperature threshold for additional heating, S
dependent on oil temperature
Only in "Heating/cooling mode = HEATING"
Range: 5 - 80°C
Switch-on temp. of ventilation Over this temperature the cooling output is activatet
Value range:0 – 90 °C
Default: 65 °C
Switch-off temp. of ventilation Under this temperature the cooling output is
deaktivated
Value range: 0 – 80 °C
Default: 50 °C

4.8 Menu Lead Lag Control
This menu contains the settings for LLC master operation.

Lead lag control Settings for activation of the LLC master features. S
Range: NO
DIGITAL (supplementary module needed.)
RS485 (RS485 networking needed)
Default setting: NO
Change immediately If set to „YES“ (recommended) the LLC row will
rotate imedeately at the end of the change interval, no
matter if a start or stop threshold has been reached. If
set to „NO“ the changeover will only take place at the
defined thresholds.
Range: NO/YES
Default: YES
Start pressure Lower threshold for switching a compressor on. K
Range: 0.0 bar - "Stop pressure"
Stop pressure Upper pressure threshold for switching off a K
compressor
Range: "start pressure" - "Maximum pressure"
Shutdown at Percentage of master machine power below which the K
slave compressors will be switched off.
If 0% is configured here, then LLC regulation by

power will be deactivated. Control will then occur
exclusively above the fluctuating compressive load.
Configurable range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 0% (power regulation inactive)
Switch-on at Percentage of master machine power above which the K
slave compressors will be switched on.
Configurable range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 100%
Start delay Minimum time between switching on two K
compressors.
Stop delay Minimum time between switching off two K
compressors.
Changeover interval priority 1 Time between additional switches to LLC for K
compressors with Priority 1.

In this LLC function, with up to 5 compressors (1 master/4 slaves) one additional module is
required and, with 6-9 compressors, two.
Menu Priorities
This menu contains the settings for assigning priorities to individual compressors. The values set
in this menu apply only if no timer channel is active.

Priority compressor X Selection of the current priority for each compressor K
(X => 1 – 9) Range: 0 – 3
0 -> not present
1 – 3 -> lowest - highest priority
Default setting: 0
Press F4 to return to the load changing sub-menu.

4.9 Menu Accessories Module
This menu contains the settings for connecting to various accessories.

Accessories module available Selection of whether an accessory expansion module S
is connected.
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
4.9.1 Menu Input Configuration
This menu defines the accessory digital input functions.

Input X Function for the corresponding accessory input. K
(X => 1 – 8) Range: FREE
WARNING
FAULT
TIMER OFF
ROOM THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCH
DEWPOINT FAULT DRYER
FAULT DRYER
CONDENSATE DRAINAGE
AIR FILTER
OIL FILTER
SEPARATOR
Default setting: FREE
Press F4 to return to the accessories menu.
4.9.2 Menu Output Configuration
This menu defines the accessory digital output functions.

Output X Function for the corresponding accessory output. K
(X => 1 – 8) Range:
FREE
TIMER / ON: Outputs 1-4 only connected with the associated
timer channels; outputs 5-8 always on.
SYSTEM PRESSURE TOO LOW: Network pressure at least
1 bar less than the lower pressure threshold
READY TO OPERATE: Compressor keyed - no fault
ON-LOAD
OFF-LOAD
MOTOR ON
VENTILATOR ON/FLAP OPEN: Compressor runs
AIR INLET FLAP OPEN: Thermostat input on.
AIR OUTLET FLAP CLOSED Thermostat input on.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
SYSTEM PRESSURE/ BELT: Load valve open, delay elapsed
PRESSURE DEWPOINT TOO HIGH: Dewpoint fault,
dehumidifier input
DRYER ON: Timer
Default setting: FREE
A second accessory module is necessary for outputs 4-8. These outputs cannot be connected
with the timer. The second module is expected automatically if any of outputs 4-8 are set to
a value other than "FREE".

4.9.3 Menu Switching Times Accessories 1-4
This menu defines the switching times for an accessory relay output.
There are 7 programming times available (timer - channels C1 to C7). These channels are
connected as an OR gate, i.e. the output is selected if at least one channel allows it.
Programming is the same as for the compressor timer (see item 4.4.1 ).

Timer channels Timer ON/OFF timings for this accessory output. K
Range: OFF/ON

4.10 Menu Diagnostics
This menu contains the current statuses of the digital inputs and outputs.
If this menu is selected under a code level from "Service", then the F3 key can be used to toggle
the outputs on and off individually. In the switched off state, use F1 or F2 to select another
output. This allows only one output to be active at any given time.

5 Program Cycle
5.1 Operation States
a) the compressor is switched off:

- the green LED is off
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are off
b) the compressor is switched on, but the current pressure is still above the lower pressure
threshold (start-up guard).
- the green LED is flashing
c) the compressor has been switched on, but the compressor temperature is still below +1°C
- the green LED is flashing
d) the compressor is in operation, but the load valve is switched off, i.e. the compressor is not
compressing. (run up or no load phase)
- the green LED is on
- the "Motor" symbol in the default display is on
- the "Load valve" symbol in the default display is off
If the compressor is in "Automatic" or "Optional Automatic" mode and the tracking time is
running, then this is shown in the status window.
e) the compressor is in operation and the load valve is switched on, i.e. the compressor is
compressing. (Under load)
- the green LED is on
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are on

5.2 Operation Modes
The set mode is shown in clear text in the default display.
a) AUTOMATIC mode:
After reaching the upper pressure threshold, the system moves to OFF-LOAD for the
duration of the run-on time. To show that the run-on time is active, the text "run-on" with the
remaining time is shown in the default display. After the run-on time has elapsed, the motor
switches off. After switching off, the green LED => Standby flashes for a new start-up. As
soon as the pressure is again less than the lower pressure threshold, the system restarts.
b) ON-LOAD/OFF-LOAD mode:
The compressor alternates between on-load and off-load modes, i.e. it tracks with no time
restriction.
c) AUTOMATIC OPT.mode:
Whenever the system alternates between on-load and off-load modes, then after 10 and 40
seconds respectively, the line pressure is stored. If a pressure drop accurs that exceeds the
threshold, then the system remains in off-load mode for the "long" run-on time, otherwise it
switches off after a "short" run-on time (45 seconds). To indicate that the run-on time is
active, the text "run-on" with the remaining time is shown in the basic screen.
Each time the compressor motor starts up, an internal counter (number of switches) is
incremented by 1. As soon as this counter reaches the preset maximum number of cycles, the
motor no longer switches off after the run-on time has elapsed, but remains in off-load mode
until the counter is again below the switching threshold. After one complete cycle (tSP = 3600
seconds/max. cycles) the counter is decremented by 1.
5.3 Switching on
If the current line pressure is above the set pressure threshold when the compressor is switched
on, the green LED flashes (= standby). As soon as the line pressure falls below the threshold the
compressor will start and the operating display (green LED) glows permanently.

5.4 Switching off
If the compressor is switched off using the 0 key (or using Remote OFF), it first switches into
off-load mode. The text "run-up" with the remaining time is shown in the status window of the
default display. The shutdown time is used as the time here. Only after this time has elapsed the
system switches off completely.
5.5 Shutdown time

( please refer to: pos. 1.8 / autom. restart )
5.6 Safety Pressure

The safety pressure is the set maximum pressure + 0.8 bar.
Example: Maximum pressure = 10.0 bar => Safety pressure = 10.8 bar
If the pressure exceeds the safety pressure – 0.3 bar threshold, a warning message is displayed. If
the pressure exceeds the safety pressure threshold, the compressor is switched off and a fault
message is displayed.
5.7 "Supplementary Heating": ( refer to: 4.7.1)
a) "no heating"
If the compressor temperature falls below the threshold (Item 0/minimum compression final
temperature), the supplementary heating output is switched on. As soon as the compressor
temperature is again more than 2°C above the threshold, the output is switched off.
b) "heating"/compressor is OFF/master switch is ON

If the oil temperature falls below the threshold (Item 0/minimum compression final
temperature), then the supplementary heating output is switched on. As soon as the oil
temperature is again more than 2°C above the threshold, the output is switched off.
c) "heating"/compressor is ON
If the oil temperature is below the heating switch-off temperature of -3°C (see item 4.7.3 ),
then the supplementary heating output is switched on. As soon as the heating switch-off
temperature has been reached, or if the compressor is switched off, then the output switches
off again.
In general, the compressor can only be started when the compressor temperature has reached
at least the threshold of +1°C.
If the supplementary heating output is switched on, then this is shown in the basic screen using
the corresponding symbol.
5.8 Maintenance intervals

( actual values see: 3.2 / recommended values see:4.3 )
The intervals are counted down. As soon as any of these intervals is less than 100 hours, the
corresponding message appears and the red light flashes (=> Maintenace). To clear this message,
the recommended interval must first be changed or confirmed (F3) in the maintenance intervals
menu. This resets the relevant interval to the recommended setting.
5.9 Grundeinstellung der System-Daten

Enter CODE 0088 => all variable parameters are set to default settings. Please Note:all data that
has been set previously by hand will be overwritten!
5.10 Automatic Restart

If automatic restart after a powerfail is programmed, then the waiting time which has been preset
in the Shutdown time setting will be observed after the power is restored.
If the system was in operation before the power cut, then it will restart after this time has
elapsed, but will otherwise remain in STOP mode. If Restart is activated, the Power Cut fault
will not be reported after power has been restored.

6 Messages
6.1 Faults
The Tool symbol flashes in the message window and the relevant fault text is displayed. The text
Hotline (refer to 4.6.2 ) also pops up. If there is more than one fault, then the associated texts
change every 3 seconds.
Fault Description
Fault: Parameter wrong At least one recommended pressure setting is outside the
permissible range, change the recommended pressure
settings.
Fault: EEPROM? At least one recommended setting is outside the permissible
range; change all settings.
Fault: Power low The power supply has fallen below the permissible value.
(only if detection is activated)
Fault: Power fail The power supply has failed. (only if Automatic Restart has
not been selected)
Fault: Adjustment wrong The analogue adjustments are incorrect. The control unit must
be exchanged.
Fault: Emergency stop The EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN input was opened.
Fault: Rotation direction The direction of rotation input was opened.
Fault: Motor temperature The PTC motor temperature input has triggered
Fault: over current The excess current monitoring input was opened.
Fault: overpressure The excess pressure monitoring input was opened.
Fault: Switching cycles Allowed number of switching cycles per hour has been
exceeded exceeded.
Fault: Final temperature Compressor temperature sensor monitoring - sensor has cut
sensor in.

Fault: oil temperature sensor Oil temperature sensor monitoring - sensor has cut in.
Fault: pressure sensor Line pressure sensor monitoring - sensor has cut in.
Fault: final temperature high The maximum permissible final compression temperature
(refer to 0) has been exceeded.
Fault: Line pressure high The maximum permissible line pressure (refer to 0) has been
exceeded.
Fault: System pressure conf. The input of the accessories module that has been set to
„System pressure switch“ has been opened.
Fault: I/O-Module (Addr.4) The supplementary module on address 4 does not respond.
This monitoring is only active if this module is selected (refer
to 4.9 ) and at least one input of this module is programmed
as Fault.
Fault: Accessories input 1 Input 1 of the accessories module has been opened.
If any of these faults appears, then it leads to the compressor switching off. The red LED stays
on until the fault has been cleared. The fault can only be cleared with the 0 key if its cause has
been rectified.
6.2 Warnings / Maintenance Messages
The warning triangle symbol flashes in the message window and the relevant text is displayed.
The text Hotline also pops up. If there is more than one warning or servicing message, then the

associated texts change every 3 seconds.
Störung Beschreibung / Beseitigung
Warning: Battery The battery for the realtime clock and the data saving in
RAM is low. The control unit must be exchanged.
Warning: Final temperature The maximum permissible final compression temperature
high (refer to item 0) of 5°C has been exceeded.
Warning: Line pressure high The maximum permissible line pressure of 0.3 bar (refer to
item 0) has been exceeded.
Warning: I/O-Module The supplementary module on address 5 does not respond..

(Addr.5) This monitoring is only active if this module is selected (refer
to item 4.9 ) and no input of this module is programmed as
fault
Warning: I/O-Module The supplementary module on address does not respond. This
(Addr.4) monitoring is only active if this module is selected (refer to
item 4.9 ) and no input of this module is programmed as fault
Warning: I/O-Module The supplementary module on address 3 does not respond.

(Addr.3) This monitoring is only active in LLC master mode if more
than 4 slaves are selected

(Addr.2) This monitoring is only active in converter mode

(Addr.1) This monitoring is only active in LLC master mode
Warning: Speed reduction
Warning: Temperature too low
Warning: Extension module An expansion module which is tasked with recording signals
for viewing is faulty.
Fault: Dryer An accessory module input which has been programmed to

Dehumidifier Fault has been opened

Warning: Condensate drain An accessory module input which has been programmed to
Condensation discharge has been opened
Warning: Air filter An accessory module input which has been programmed to
Air Filter has been opened
Warning: Oil filter An accessory module input which has been programmed to
Oil Filter has been opened
Warning: Separator An accessory module input which has been programmed to

Oil Separator has been opened
Warning: Check oil Check oil level of supplementary heating.

level/heating
Warning: Lower pressure Line pressure has reached its lower limit.
threshold reached
Maintenance: Air filter The remaining time before the air filter maintenance is due is
less than 100 hours
Maintenance: Oil filter The remaining time before the oil filter maintenance is due is
less than 100 hours
Maintenance: Separator The remaining time before the oil separator maintenance is
due is less than 100 hours
Maintenance: Motor The remaining time before the motor is due lubricating is less
than 100 hours
Maintenance: Compressor The remaining time before the compressor maintenance is

due is less than 100 hours
Maintenance: Universal The remaining time before the end of the universal
maintenance interval is less than 100 hours
The compressor is not switched off if a warning or maintenance message is displayed. The red
light flashes until the reason for the warning is eliminated or until the relevant maintenance
interval has been cleared.

6.3 Fault in the control unit programming memory
If a fault has been detected in the programme memory (Flash EPROM) after the power has been
switched ON, then the following message appears in the display:
"Download V..."
At this point, the program must be reloaded into the control unit (refer to 3.3 )!

7 Supplementary Modules
7.1 Analogue Output Module

The analogue output module (4 - 20 mA) is available both as an internal and an external module.
The internal module is plugged directly into the control unit. The socket for the module interface
is used for this purpose. The Analogue Output Module menu in the Frequency Converter menu
must be set to INTERNAL to activate this module.
If this module is used, you can no longer extend the system with external modules.
The external module is connected to the control unit's optional module interface. You must set
this to address 1 using the Dip switch. It is activated likewise by setting the Analogue Output
Module menu in the Frequency Converter menu to EXTERNAL.
7.2 Internal LLC modules

For the internal LLC function, up to two 8E4RA modules are required for each expansion stage.
The first module, for compressors 2-5 is assigned address 2, the second, for compressors 6-9,
address 3.
Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. In order to activate the
module set LLC in the Lead Lag Control Menu to YES. In the Priorities menu, now set the
priority of at least one of compressors 6-9 to a number greater than 0 to activate the second
module automatically.
Two inputs and one output are used on each compressor module for data exchange between the
LLC and individual compressors.
- One output signals to the LLC that the compressor is on standby. If this input is not
connected, then the LLC assumes that the compressor is permanently on standby.
- The second input is used merely to display the compressor status to distinguish between
Standby and off-load. This input should therefore be connected with a message from the
motor (Motor running). If this input stays open, then the Air Control 3 shows Standby
status for this compressor when it is in fact at off-load.

- The output is used to show the load demand for the connected compressor.
When using external modules, never set the Analogue Output Module in the Frequency
Converter menu to INTERNAL, as this is then neither polled nor selected.
Pin assignment:
Address 2 module:
Pin 1 Compressor 2 standby input

Pin 2 Compressor 2 motor running message input
Pin 9 24V DC input sensor voltage
Pins 12/13 Compressor 2 load demand output

Address 3 module:



7.3 Accessory Modules

You can connect up to two accessory modules with configurable input/output functions to the
Air Control 3. The modules are assigned addresses 4 (first module) and 5 (second module).
Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. Set the parameter
Accessory Module Present in the Accessory Module menu to YES to activate the first module.
In the Output Configuration menu, now set the function of at least one of outputs 5-8 to anything
but FREE to activate the second module automatically.
Set the inputs of the first module as described in the Input Configuration menu. The inputs of the
second module are not used.
Set the outputs of both the first module (1- 4) and the second module (5-8) in the Output
Configuration menu. There are also four timer blocks, each with seven channels, available for
the outputs of the first module; a block for each output.
If the relevant timer block is activated, then the associated timer channels are linked with the set
function (AND gate). For example, if the relevant output is to be dependent only on the timer,
then this is to be set to TIME/ON. The gating also works for output functions such as
MAINTENANCE or MOTOR ON. If these functions are used, then the relevant timer block
should be deactivated ("Timings Output X -> timer channels: OFF").
Pin assignment:
Address 4 module
Pin 1 Accessory input 1

Pins 12/13 Accessory output 1

Address 5 module

7.4 Extension modules (viewing)

You can connect up to 24 extension modules to the Air Control 3 for viewing. The modules are
assigned addresses 8 (first module) to 31 (maximum of 24 units).
Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. Set the parameter
“Number of Extension Modules” in the Communication menu to the relevant amount (0-24) to
activate the modules. 8E 4AE modules must be allocated addresses in ascending order. If a
module fails/is absent, then the Air Control 3 outputs an Expansion Module Warning. The Air
Control 3 does not provide any further evaluation of the module's data.

8 Annex
8.1 Codes
Code Funktion
0000 Access without code – for information purposes only.
Changing of parameters is not possible.
0001 Customer code (parameter with K in the third column)
5317 Service code (parameter with K or S in the third column)
1923 Works code (parameter with K, S or W in the third col.)
For initial use only. Usually this code will change
subsequently.(*)
9900 Reset operation hours and set maintenance intervals (actual
values)
0088 Reset maintenance intervals and set all menu parameters to
default values
0099 Start diagnostics plug
1964 Reset monitoring of motor starts
(*) The company-code will be generated on demand with a random number and it is
valid for 24 hours after first use. The random number is displayed in the “type-plate”
behind the software-version.
As long as no “installation date” is stored, the initial works-code is valid.
8.2 Software history
Date Version Editor Description

12.09.01 0.53 B. L. Initial issue
30.11.01 0.60 B. L. Major changes in the GLW, servicing clearance, and
diagnostics areas as ordered on 14.11.01 incl. multi-
lingual capability (10 languages), without changed
accessories management.

30.11.01 0.61 B. L. Minor corrections made to the GLW display and
control system
05.12.01 0.70 B. L. Expansion of the accessories management application
to include some special functions
17.12.01 0.80 R. B. Implementation of the MODBUS protocol
17.12.01 0.81 B. L. Expansion for a sub-menu for settings related to a
frequency converter
19.12.01 0.82 B. L. - Upgrade with some language corrections
- Protocol expansion for additional settings
25.04.02 0.90 B. L. - Expansion to integrate some data capture modules for
viewing
- Additional calculation of the volumes of compressed
air hitherto generated by the compressor
- Expansion to include a Russian language block
23.05.02 0.91 B. L. Expansion of the interface protocol to record delivered
volumes
24.05.02 0.92 B. L. Regardless of network pressure, the converter remains
on its lowest speed during the No Load phase
11.06.02 0.93 B. L. Expansion of the timer function to cover time-
dependent switching of the priorities for internal GLW
17.06.02 0.94 B. L. - Production of a separate version with a special GLW
control unit
- Optimisation to the PI controller, so that a pure P
controller can also be set
24.06.02 0.95 B. L. - The code levels for the controller settings have been set
to the works code
- For the default setting via the code, the Recommended
Percentages were reset from 100% to 50%
26.06.02 0.96 B. L. A delay time of 3 minutes was introduced for oil
separator monitoring
02.07.02 0.97 B. L. - A setting for the minimum control range for correct
recording of the delivered volume was introduced to
the Frequency Converter menu
03.09.02 1.00 B. L. - Introduction of a multimaster protocol for networking
the internal GLW via RS485
- Expansion of the list of system types

07.10.02 1.01 B. L. Expansion to include a Spanish language block
23.10.02 1.02 B. L. - Fault repair with priority assignment via the timer with
internal GLW
- Expansion to include a Czech language block
1.18 B. L. Special software for project Tractebel according to
definitions sent by Hr. Klingler via email August 2004
13.07.07 2.00 B. L. Version ALUP and ALMIG
New hardware„AC3-Version 2007“
02.08.07 2.01 B. L. Improvement of the EEPROM driver
02.08.07 2.07 B. L. - Temperature controlled ventilation
- Temperature controlled speed limiting
8.3 Transferring a new program to the control unit
1. The control unit can be switched manually to programming mode.
2. Switch off the power supply to the control unit
3. Press the  arrow and O keys simultaneously, and at the same time switch on the power
supply to the control unit once again.
4. Download V... now appears in the display.
5. The relevant programme (hexadecimal file) can now be transferred to the control unit.
The transfer programme must be transferred at a 19200 baud rate.
6. After the transfer, the power supply must be switched off and on again, so as to activate
the transferred programme.

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3 Basic screen ....................................................................................................... 11

4 Menu system ...................................................................................................... 23

4.4.2 Menu Pressure Times Compressor ............................................................................31

4.4.3 Menu Switching Times LLC .....................................................................................32

4.4.4 Menu Pressure Times LLC........................................................................................33

4.4.5 Menu Switching Times Priorities Channel X............................................................34

4.5 Menu Fault Log .................................................................................................................35

4.6.2 Menu Text .................................................................................................................39

4.7 Menu Configuration ..........................................................................................................40

4.7.2 Menu Communication ...............................................................................................43

4.7.3 Menu Heating ............................................................................................................44

4.8 Menu Lead Lag Control ....................................................................................................45

4.9.2 Menu Output Configuration ......................................................................................49

4.9.3 Menu Switching Times Accessories 1-4 ...................................................................50

4.10 Menu Diagnostics...........................................................................................................51

5 Program Cycle ................................................................................................... 52

7 Supplementary Modules .................................................................................... 60

The control unit consists of the following functional blocks:

- Analogue processing of network pressure and compressor temperature;

- Digital inputs/outputs for a compressor's control unit;

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2.1 Micro-processor logic

- 512 kbytes Flash EPROM

- 512 byte EEPROM (for data backup)

- 128 kbytes RAM

2.4 Analogue inputs

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2.6 Digital outputs

2.8 Power supplies, terminals, housing

- Phoenix plug-in screw connections (MSTBVA type for relay outputs,

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Pin 1 Earthing lead for electronics

Pin 2 0V (10V AC) [ „AC3-Version 2007“: not used ]

Pin 4 0V (18V AC)

Pin 5 18V (18V AC)

Pin 6 Common terminal for pins 7-12

Pin 7 Relay output 1, mains protection (A01.0)

Pin 8 Relay output 2, star protection (A01.1)

Pin 9 Relay output 3, delta protection (A01.2)

Pin 10 Relay output 4, solenoid valve (with varistor) (A01.3)

Pin 11 Relay output 5, supplementary heating/fan (A01.4)

Pin 12 Relay output 7, (not used)

Pin 13 Relay 6, contact (normally closed)/busbar fault (A01.5)

Pin 14 Relay 6, common

Pin 15 Relay 6, contact

Pin 16 Shielding connection

Pin 17 Analogue inputs, earth (AE00 – AE02)

Pin 20 4-20mA input signal (network pressure) (AE00)

Pin 21 4-20mA input, 18V DC sensor voltage

Pin 22 Digital input 8, LLC (baseload sel.): Load/No load (E02.7)

Pin 23 Digital input 7, Remote ON/OFF or LLC OK (E02.6)

Pin 24 Digital input 6, Fault: EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN (E02.5)

Pin 25 Digital input 5, Fault: Pressure difference, oil separator (E02.4)

Pin 26 Digital input 4, Fault: (E02.3)

Pin 27 Digital input 3, Fault: Excess pressure (E02.2)

Pin 28 Digital input 2, Fault: Current overload (E02.1)

Pin 29 Digital input 1, (PTC) Fault: Motor temperature (E02.0)

Pin 30 12V DC (PTC) sensor voltage