Manual - AirControl 1 (Service) - GB
Manual - AirControl 1 (Service) - GB
Manual - AirControl 1 (Service) - GB
Compressor Control
AirControl 1
For service personnel only
LUP
AIR CONTROL 1
1. Introduction:
The control consists of the following function blocks:
§ microprocessor logic (with EEPROM memory for data storage) for all
control, monitoring and display functions;
§ key panel with 6 keys for switching the compressor on and off and for entering setpoints and limit
values;
§ customer-specific LCD display for showing the current actual/setpoint values and the operating
condition, as well as malfunctions/warnings;
§ analog editing of network pressure, compressor temperature and oil temperature;
§ digital inputs/outputs for controlling a compressor
2. Hardware description:
2.2 Keyboard:
§ coated keyboard with pressure point,
§ 6 keys (optional: up to 10 keys),
§ customer-specific design
2.3 Display:
LCD with ca. 55 mm x 45 mm display area:
§ 7-segm.A => 3-character 7-segment display;
§ 7-segm.B => 1½-character 7-segment display;
§ 7-segm.C => 5-character 7-segment display;
§ units using symbols: oC, oC, K, bar, psi and MPa;
§ additional symbols for: malfunction, warning, motor, solenoid valve,
§ heater, ventilator, remote control, restart, automatic (operating mode);
T. 16 screen connection
T. 17 analog inputs, ground (OI00 – OI02)
T. 32 ground RS-485
T. 33 RXD RS-485 Interface:
T. 34 TXD RS-485 optional
T. 35 supply RS-485
T. 35 supply RS-485
I switches on compressor;
The values that are called up using the "INFO" key can be modified only if CODE 0011 has been
entered beforehand! Without this code, these values can only be displayed!
3.2 Other parameter entries:
0 = AUTOMATIC
1 = LOAD/IDLING OPERATION
2 = AUTOMATIC OPT.
The following 2 parameters appear only if operating mode
"AUTOMATIC OPT." has been activated!!!
3.2.2 Automatic restart after power failure: (also see: Section 3.5.10)
Enter code 0003 => 7-segm.A 3
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #
0 = restart OFF
1 = retart ON
If remote control has been activated, this is indicated by the flashing symbol "Remote".
3.2.4 GLW operation (system operates as GLW slave):
Enter code 0018 => 7-segm.A 18
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #
CAUTION:
If code 0008 was used to define input I02.6 as message [GLW OK] and if this signal (I02.6=0) is not
present, GLW operation is automatically switched off and operation continues with the local pressure
sensor (until I02.6=1 again!)
If GLW operation has been activated, this is indicated by the static symbol "Remote" on the LCD.
During GLW operation, the local pressure sensor is used only for monitoring the safety pressure
(P_ZUL)!!!
a) Air filter:
Enter code 0041 => 7-segm.A 41
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #####
c) Oil separator:
Enter code 0043 => 7-segm.A 43
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #####
d) Motor lubrication:
Enter code 0044 => 7-segm.A 44
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #####
e) Compressor:
Enter code 0045 => 7-segm.A 45
7-segm.B 1
7-segm.C #####
Using the arrow keys, the corresponding setpoint value can be selected in steps of 500 and then
transferred using the ENTER key (range: 0 - 20,000 h).
If a setpoint value is transferred using the ENTER key, the corresponding interval (remaining time) is
also restarted with the setpoint value.
3.2.6 Idling and standstill time, star/delta delay (start-up):
Enter code 0051 => 7-segm.A 51
7-segm.B 1 1 = idling time
7-segm.C #### Range: 10 - 1200 s
Using the arrow keys, the corresponding setpoint value can be set and then transferred using the
ENTER key.
The arrow keys can now be used to enter a value between -0.5 and +0.5.
Using this value, the slope of the pressure characteristic curve is changed so that small deviations in
the pressure sensors can be compensated. [ current pressure value = measured value x Pmax /
(Pmax – Pcorrected) ]
This temperature is used to switch on/off the auxiliary heater only when the compressor is in
operation. (also see Section 3.5.7)
If the auxiliary heater is deactivated (0 or 2), the second KTY sensor is also no longer monitored for
line defects. In this case, the first KTY sensor (compressor temperature) is used to activate the relay
output for the auxiliary heater or the ventilator!!!
If the value "2" (i.e. with ventilator) was set for the parameter, the following parameters can also be
edited thereafter:
ENTER => 7-segm.A 5
7-segm.B 2 2 = switch-on temperature
7-segm.C ##
0 = The PC can read data from the control and modify parameters in
the control!
1 = The PC can only read data from the control.
CAUTION: Note that a separate address must be set for each connected system. In addition, the
corresponding interface module (RS485) must be present in the control!
3.2.13 Malfunction memory:
Using the arrow keys, the 20 positions of the malfunction memory can be scrolled. Position 1
always contains the most recent malfunction!
The individual positions of the malfunction memory are stored in the EEPROM memory and are
available even after a power failure.
1 = input 1
2 = input 2
..
see 2.9
8 = input 8
9 = output 1
14 = output 6
For the output signals, the arrow keys can be used to switch the corresponding output ON (# key) or
OFF ($ key).
Pressing the ENTER key moves the process on to the next step (the outputs are always switched off
at first here).
After the last step, the basic display is shown again.
CAUTION: If individual outputs are activated in the test mode, the compressor motor may
start! ! !
3.3 Display on the LCD of the operating/display unit:
7-segm.A: cod
7-segm.B:
7-segm.C: ####
Using the arrow keys, the corresponding code can now be entered.
The code is transferred using the ENTER key; the entry is cancelled using the 0 key.
3.4.1 Malfunction:
The symbol "tool" flashes and the corresponding number flashes in field "7-segm.B".
7-segm.B
[1] "Parameter incorrect" (Check pressure setpoint values!)
[2] "EEPROM ?" (Check all setting parameters)
[3] "Low voltage" (Only if detection is activated; see Section 3.6)
[4] "Power failure" (Only if no "Automatic restart"!)
[5] "Calibration parameter (Send in for repair/calibration!!!)
incorrect"
[6] "Emergency stop actuated" (Open contact = malfunction)
[7] "Turning direction" (Open contact = malfunction)
[8] "Motor temperature" (PTC)
[9] "Excess current" (Open contact = malfunction)
[10] "Excess pressure" (Open contact = malfunction)
[11] "Oil separator differential (Open contact = malfunction)
pressure"
[12] "Cable defect, comp. temp." (Monitoring: compressor temperature sensor)
[13] "Cable defect, oil temperature" (Monitoring: oil temperature sensor)
[14] "Cable defect, pressure" (Monitoring: pressure sensor)
[15] "Comp. temp. too high" (Temperature > max. final compressor temperature)
[16] "Network pressure too high" (Pressure > safety pressure)
If one of these malfunctions occurs, the compressor is switched off. The red LED lights up until the
malfunction has been acknowledged. Acknowledgement with the 0 key is possible only after the
cause of the malfunction has been eliminated!
Malfunction [3] can be acknowledged only by switching the power supply off/on!
3.4.2 Warning/maintenance:
The symbol "warning triangle" flashes and the corresponding number flashes in field "7-segm.B".
7-segm.B
[2] "Comp.temp high" (Temp. > max. final compressor temperature – 5°C)
[3] "Network pressure high" (Pressure > safety pressure - 0.3 bar)
[11] "Suction filter maintenance" (Remaining maintenance time < 100 hours)
[12] "Oil / oil filter maintenance" (Remaining maintenance time < 100 hours)
[13] "Oil separator maintenance" (Remaining maintenance time < 100 hours)
[14] "Lubrication maintenance" (Remaining maintenance time < 100 hours)
[15] "Compressor maintenance" (Remaining maintenance time < 100 hours)
In the case of a warning/maintenance message, the compressor is not switched off. The red LED
flashes until the reason for the warning has been eliminated or until the corresponding maintenance
interval has been acknowledged. Normally, a malfunction/maintenance message is displayed
immediately. However, if the operator has pressed the INFO key in order to enter setpoint or limit
values, the malfunction/maintenance message is displayed only after the operator has switched back
to the basic display.
b) the compressor is switched on, but the current pressure is still above the switch-on pressure
(start-up safety mechanism).
- the green LED flashes
- symbols "motor" and "solenoid valve" are off
c) the compressor has been switched on, but the compressor temperature is still below +1 °C
- the green LED flashes
- symbols "motor" and "solenoid valve" are off
- the symbol for the temperature unit flashes (LCD: °C/°F/K)
d) the compressor is in operation, but the load valve is switched off, i.e. the compressor is not
compressing. (start-up phase or idling operation)
- the green LED is on
- symbol "motor" is on
- symbol "load valve" is off
If the compressor is in the "Automatic" or "Automatic Opt." operating mode and the idling time is
running, this is indicated by the fact that the decimal point in front of the pressure display is
flashing.
e) the compressor is in operation and the load valve is switched on, i.e. the compressor is
compressing. (load operation)
- the green LED is on
- symbol "motor" is on
- symbol "load valve" is on
LOAD/IDLING operation:
The compressor switches between "Load" and "Idling" operation, i.e. it runs after with no time limit.
Each time that the compressor motor starts up, an internal counter (number of operations) is
increased by 1. As soon as this counter has attained the predefined maximum number of operations,
the motor no longer switches off after the run-after time has elapsed; instead, it remains in Idling
operation until the counter level has dropped below the corresponding threshold.
After each time elapsement cycle (tSP = 3600s / max. operations), the counter is reduced by 1.
3.5.7 Function "Auxiliary heater" / "Ventilator": (also see: Sections 3.2.8 and 3.2.9)
d) "with ventilator"
If the compressor is switched on and the compressor temperature exceeds the threshold
"Ventilator ON" (see Section 3.2.9), the output for the ventilator is switched on. If the compressor
temperature drops below the threshold "Ventilator OFF" (see Section 3.2.9), the output for the
ventilator is switched off.
Generally, the compressor can be started only if the compressor temperature has at least
attained the threshold of +1 °C.
If the output for the auxiliary heater / ventilator is switched on, this is indicated by the corresponding
symbol in the LCD.
Maintenance requirement:
The corresponding intervals are counted down. As soon as one of these intervals is smaller than
100 hours, the corresponding message appears and the red LED flashes (=> Maintenance!). In
order to acknowledge this message, code 0021 must be entered first and the 0 key must then be
pressed. This resets the corresponding interval to the predefined setpoint value.
If the system was in operation when the power failed, it restarts after this time has elapsed;
otherwise, it then remains in STOP mode. If "Restart" is activated, malfunction "Power failure" is not
reported when the power is on again!
If an error in the program memory (flash EPROM) is detected when the power returns, one of the
following messages appears in the temperature display:
"noAPP",
"FLASH" => The program must be transferred to the control again!!!
If the transfer of a (new) program to the control does not function automatically, you can manually
switch to the programming mode:
§ switch off the power supply of the control;
§ Press keys "Info" and "0" simultaneously and switch the power supply of the control back on.
§ "FLASH" now appears in the display.
=> Now the corresponding program (HEX file) can be transferred to the control.
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