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GENESIS - FORMULA - MODULO

5.5 - 15 kW

USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK

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FORMULA
Fig. 1
1030

615

204

480
1045
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW
227 D1
273 D2

560

945
390

227 D1
273 D2

395
430
180

545
Fig. 2

1045
465

GENESIS 275 l
1030
204

615

Fig. 3

480
945
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW

227 D1
273 D2
560

945
390

227 D1
273 D2

395
465
1645
800

480
1180

Fig. 4

II

1015

530
600

GENESIS 500 l
1030
204

615

Fig. 5
480

945
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW

227 D1
273 D2

945

390

227 D1
273 D2

395
465
1645

800
1015

530
600

1260
1960
Fig. 6

III

MODULO
Fig. 7
1030
204

615

480
1045
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW
227 D1
273 D2

560

945
390

227 D1
273 D2

395
430
180

545

Fig. 8

IV

1045
465

MODULO 270 l
1030
204

615

Fig. 9
480

945
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW

227 D1
273 D2

560

945
390

227 D1
273 D2

395
465

800

480
1180
Fig. 10

1645
1015

530
600

MODULO 500 l
1030
204

615

Fig. 11
480

945
262

273

D1 = 5.5-7.5 kW
D2 = 11-15 kW
227 D1
273 D2

560

945

390

227 D1
273 D2

395
465

800

1015

1645

530
600

1260
1960

Fig. 12

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FORMULA 5.5 - 7.5 kW


PS

VA

EV

PC
PE

SPA

Fig. 13

BF
VT

TRL

CT

PF

FA

FO

FD
ES

FU

VS

RA / RO

PP

SS

Fig. 14

MP

VII

FORMULA 11 - 15 kW
BA 51
PS

EV

VA

PC
PE

BF
SPA
Fig. 15
VR
TRL

CT

PF

FA

FO

FD
ES

FU
VS
MA

RA / RO

SS
MP
Fig. 16
PP

VIII

FORMULA 15 kW
BA 69
PS

EV
PC
PE

SPA
BF

VR

CF / FA
Fig. 17

TRL
CT

PF
VA

FO
FO

ES

VS
FU
MA

RA / RO
SS
MP
Fig. 18

PP

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MODULO 5.5 - 7.5 kW


PS

EV

VA

PC
PE
SCE

BF
SF

VT

Fig. 19
TRL

PF

CT

FA

FO

ES
FD
FU

VS

MA
RA / RO

SS
PP
Fig. 20
MP

PS

EV

MODULO 11 - 15 kW
BA 51

VA

PC
PE
SCE

BF
VR

SF

SS

Fig. 21
TRL
CT

FA

PF

FO

FD

ES

FU

VS

MA
RA / RO
PP

SS

Fig. 22

MP

XI

PS

MODULO 15 kW
BA 69

EV

PC
PE
SCE
BF
VR
CF / FA

Fig. 23

TRL
CT

PF
VA

FO

ES

FD

FU

VS

MA
RA / RO
PP

SS

MP
Fig. 24

XII

Legenda
Rif.

Italiano

English

Franais

Deutsch

Espaol

BF

Blocchetto di
ltrazione

Oil lter and


separator block

Groupe de
ltration

Halter fr l und
Abscheiderlter

Bloque de
ltracin del aceite

CE

Cassetta elettrica

Starter/control box

Armoire lectrique

Starter/Kontroll Box

Cuadro elctrico

CF

Contenitore ltro aria

Air lter container

Botier du ltre air

Luftlterbehlter

Contenedor del ltro


de aire

CT

Cinghie di
trasmissione

Transmission
belts

Courroies de
transmission

Antriebsriemen

Correas de
transmisin

DI

Display

Display

Ecran-afcheur

Display

Visor

DO

Scarico olio/
Drenaggio olio

Oil drain valve

Orice de vidange de
lhuile

l Auslass

Drenaje del aceite

ES

Essiccatore

Dryer

Scheur

Trockner

Secador

EV

Elettroventilatore

Electric fan

Ventilateur lectrique

Elektrolfter

Electroventilador

FA

Filtro aria

Air lter

Filtre air

Luftlter

Filtro de aire

FD

Filtro disoleatore

Oil separator lter

Filtre sparateur

Feinabscheider

Filtro disoleador

FFA

Fascetta ltro aria

Air lter clip

Collier du ltre huile

Luftlter Clip

Abrazadera ltro de aire

FO

Filtro olio

Oil lter

Filtre huile

l-Filter

Filtro aceite

FU

Feritoia uscita
aria calda

Heated air outlet

Orice de sortie
de lair chaud

Auslass fr heisse Luft

Rendija de salida del aire


caliente

GP

Gruppo pompante a vite


brevettato

Patented Air end

Groupe de pompe vis


brevet

Patentierter Verdichter

Grupo de bombeo de
tornillo patentado

K1/K9

Pulsanti del pannello di


controllo

Control panel switches

Boutons sur panneau de


commande

Schalter der
Kontroll-Anzeige

Pulsadores del tablero


de control

L1/L5

Led del pannello di


controllo

Control panel led

LED sur panneau de


commande

Led

Led del tablero de control

MA

Mandata aria

Compressor air outlet

Refoulement dair

Druckluft Auslass

Salida aire

MP

Motore principale

Electric motor

Moteur principal

Elektromotor

Motor principal

PA

Preltro aspirazione

Suction prelter

Pr-ltre daspiration

Ansaugvorlter

Preltro apiracin

PC

Pannello di controllo

Control panel

Panneau de commande

Kontroll-Anlage

Tablero de control

PE

Pulsante di arresto di
emergenza

Emergency stop button

Bouton darrt durgence

Not-Ausschalter

Pulsador de
emergencia

PF

Pannello frontale

Front panel

Panneau avant

Frontseite

Panel frontal

PP

Pannello posteriore

Rear panel

Panneau arrire

Hintere Abdeckung

Panel trasero

PPA

Pannello preltro
aspirazione

Panneau du prrltre
daspiration

Abdeckung der
Ansaugvorlters

Panel del preltro de


aspiracin

Suction prelter panel

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Legenda
Rif.

Italiano

English

Franais

Deutsch

Espaol

PS

Pannello superiore

Top panel

Panneau suprieur

Oberseite

Panel superior

Raccordo

Fitting

Raccord

Anschlu

rACOR

RA/RO

Radiatore aria
Radiatore olio

After cooler
Oil cooler

Radiateur sir
Radiateur huile

Luftkhler
l-Khler

Radiador de aire
Radiador de aceite

RF

Rotore femmina

Female rotor

Rotor femelle

weiblich Lufer

Rotor hembra

RLMAX

Riferimento
di livello max. olio

Max. oil level reference

Repre de niveau
maximum huile

Bezug Max.lstand

Referencia de nivel mx.


de aceite

RLMIN

Riferimento
di livello min. olio

Min. oil level reference

Repre de niveau
minimum huile

Bezug Mindestlstand

Referencia de nivel min.


de aceite

RM

Rotore maschio

Male rotor

Rotor mle

mnnlich Lufer

Rotor macho

RSC

Rubinetto scarico
condensa

Air receiver condensate


discharge valve

RSO

Rubinetto scarico olio

Oil drain valve

Robinet dvacuation
de lhuile

lablahahn

Grifo de descarga de
aceite

SA

Serbatoio aria

Air receiver

Rservoir air

Lufttank

Depsito de aire

SCE

Sportello cassetta
elettrica

Electric box panel

Panneau
armoire lectrique

Starter/Kontroll Box
seite

Puerta del
quadro elctrico

SF

Sportello ltri

Filter panel

Panneau des ltres

Filterklappe

Puerta de los ltros

SPA

Sportello angolare

Corner panel

Panneau angulaire

Eckklappe

Puerta angular

SS

Serbatoio
separatore
miscela aria/olio

Air-oil separator
receiver

Rservoir
sparateur du
mlange air/huile

Luft/l-Abscheider

Depsito
separador mezcla
aire - aceite

STO

Sensore di temperatura
olio

Oil temperature sensor

Capteur de temprature
de lhuile

l-Temperaturfhler

Sensor temperatura
aceite

TM

Targhetta metallica
dati macchina

Serial number
and general
machine data plate

Plaquette
mtallique
didentication
machine

Seriennumer und
allgemeine
Maschinen Daten

Placa metlica con


los datos de la
mquina

TO

Tappo olio

Oil ller plug

Bouchon de
remplissage huile

l-Filter
Verschluss

Tapn del aceite

TRL

Tubetto di riferimento
livello olio

Oil level reference pipe

Tube de rfrence
niveau huile

Bezugsleitung
lstand

Tubo de referencia nivel


de aceite

VA

Valvola di
aspirazione

Intake valve

Soupape
dadmission

Ansaugventil

Vlvula de
aspiracin

VR

Valvola di ritegno
e di minima
pressione

Minimum
pressure and
check valve

Clapet de
retenue et de
pression minimum

MindestdruckKontrollventil

Vlvula de
retencin y de
presin mnima

VS

Valvola
di sicurezza

Safety valve

Soupape
de surpression

Sicherheitsventil

Vlvula
de seguridad

VT

Valvola
termostatica

Thermostatic valve

Soupape
thermostatique

Thermostatventil

Vlvula
termosttica

Robinet de vidange de
Kondenswasser
leau de condensation du
Ablasshahn des Luftanks
rservoir air

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Grifo de descarga de
la condensacin del
depsito de aire

Table of contents
1

Foreword

20

Symbols
2.1 Symbols in the manual
2.2 Compressor symbols
2.3 Control panel mc2 symbols

21

Warranty terms

23

Performance and specications

24

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8

21
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General data

24

Compressor rating data

24

Air receiver

25

Compressor

25

Electrical motor and drives

25

Power supply data

25

Lubricating and cooling uid

27

Dryer

87

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4.9

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Clearance requirements
and system layouts

Safety precautions

27

28

5.1

General precautions

5.2

Safety precautions for maintenance 28


operations

Handling and installation


6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5

7.2
7.3

30

Handling instructions

30

Installation site requirements

30

Air connection

94

Electrical connection

33

Conguration for remote control

33

Start-up and operation


7.1

28

35

Checks to be carried out


prior to start-up

35

mc2 control panel

35

7.2.1

Control unit mc2

36

7.2.2

Emergency stop button

38

Starting and stopping the compressor 38


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7.4

7.5

Parameter conguration menu tree

41

7.4.1

Additional information menu

42

7.4.2

Menu tree
(control and programming)

43

7.4.2.1 PASSWORD menu

44

7.4.2.2 MAINTENANCE menu

44

7.4.2.3 GENERAL SETTINGS menu

46

7.4.2.4 NETWORK SETTINGS menu

51

7.4.2.5 OPERAT. PARAMETERS menu

52

7.4.2.6 PROGRAMMING menu

54

7.4.2.7 DIAGNOSTICS menu

56

7.4.2.8 INFORMATIONS menu

58

Operating warning and faults

58

Compressors in sequence

61

Troubleshooting

62

9.1 The machine does not start


9.2 The compressor has trouble starting up

9.3

Pressure value lower than rated


pressure
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62
63
63

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9.4

The machine is ready for start or is running


and the scheduled maintenance LED is on

64

9.5

The machine is ready for start or is running


with critical functioning message

64

9.6

The machine stops when it is running


and warning LED comes on

65

9.7 Oil in the network


9.8 Oil in the machine
9.9 Safety valve VS intervention

10 Maintenance

66
66
67

68

10.1 Operating cycle

maintenance
10.2 General
operation table
10.3 Replacement of the suction prelter
10.4 Cleaning or replacing the air lter
oil level, topping up and
10.5 Checking
changing the oil
the oil lter and the
10.6 Replacing
separator lter
10.7 Draining the condensate
10.8 Replacing the fuses

Pag. 18

68
69
71
71
73
75
76
77

11 Spare parts and Service Centres

parts and consumable


11.1 Spare
material codes

12 Diagrams

78
78

80

12.1 Hydraulic-pneumatic plant diagram


circuit wiring diagram
12.2 Power
5,5 - 15 kW Machines without air dryer
circuit wiring diagram
12.3 Power
5,5 - 15 kW Machines with air dryer

80
82 G
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83

circuit wiring diagram


12.4 Power
11 kW Machines with inverter

84

circuit wiring diagram


12.5 Auxiliary
5,5 - 15 kW Machines without air dryer

85

circuit wiring diagram


12.6 Auxiliary
5,5 - 15 kW Machines with air dryer

86

circuit wiring diagram


12.7 Auxiliary
11 kW Machines with inverter

87

12.8

Wiring diagram for component location

12.9

Wiring diagram for component location

5,5 - 15 kW Machines without air dryer

5,5 - 15 kW Machines with air dryer

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88
89

Foreword

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on buying this compressor and thank you for your condence in our Company.

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The machine in your possession is a lubricated rotary screw compressor, incorporating state-of-the-art
compressed air technology.
The GENESIS - FORMULA - MODULO series screw compressors are characterised by high energy output
and low noise.
Major features incorporated in the design phase include versatility of use, reliability, low running and
maintenance costs, compact size, and top ight performance. This range of compressors has also been
designed and constructed complying with the strict quality control standards that are one of the main features
of all products manufactured at our plants.
The product is EC marked and complies with current European Directives, as shown in the Declaration of
Conformity attached to this handbook.
The compressor must be installed by specialized personnel of authorized service Centres.
Before starting the machine, read all sections of this handbook and always comply with the
instructions provided which explain correct use and routine maintenance of the compressor
and the precautions to be taken to ensure operator safety.
This manual must always accompany the compressor so that it is available for all those working with it.
As concerns general maintenance, we recommend arranging a scheduled maintenance contract with our
authorized Centres.

Pag. 20 - Chap. 1 Foreword

Symbols
Symbols in the manual

2.1

This symbol indicates that the instructions manual should be read with great care before carrying out any operation on the machine
This symbol highlights operations or types of behaviour that could result in fatal injury or serious accidents to operators who must always be informed of these and take the necessary
precautions.
This symbol also accompanies the description of operations that require special attention on the part of the user.
You will nd this symbol next to the descriptions of operations which must be carried out by
authorized service Centres only

This symbol is provided to remind you that waste oil, condensate and lters removed from the
machine are polluting materials and must be disposed of in compliance with local laws

Compressor symbols

2.2

This symbol means that you must not put your hands inside the machine when it is
running

This symbol indicates the presence of rotating parts inside the compressor
Do not carry out maintenance or repair operations when the machine is running
This symbol indicates the presence of electrical power inside the machine
This symbol indicates the direction of rotation of the main electrical motor and fans

This symbol indicates the oil ll plug


These symbols indicate the direction in which to turn the key (provided) to open and close the
control panels of the machine and the control box

These symbols indicate compressor rated voltage

This symbol indicates the presence of high temperature components inside the compressor

P. 21 - Chap. 2 Symbols

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Control panel mc2 symbols


This symbol indicates the K1 START key

2.3

This symbol indicates the K2 STOP key

RESET

ESC

This symbol indicates the K3 RESET key


This symbol indicates the K4EXIT key

This symbol indicates the K6 UP key

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This symbol indicates the K6DOWN key

+
-

This symbol indicates the K7PLUS key


This symbol indicates the K8MINUS key
This symbol indicates the K9 ENTER conrmation key
This symbol indicates the voltage present LED L1 (yellow)
This symbol indicates switching on of warning LED L2 (yellow)

This symbol indicates switching on of alarm LED L3 (red)

This symbol indicates switching on of LEDs L4 and L5 (red) indicating AUTORESTART and
REMOTE/PROGRAM located on the electronic control unit
This symbol indicates a message on the display of the electronic control unit

P. 22 - Chap. 2 Symbols

Warranty terms

The product was tested before delivery. The machine is guaranteed for twenty-four months from the date of
the invoice.
The warranty is valid only if the purchaser has complied with contractual and administrative regulations and if
the compressor has been installed and operated according to the instructions provided in this handbook.
The Customer is required to ll out all parts of the warranty card and send it within thirty days from the date
of purchase (as attested by the postmark).
According to the terms of the warranty, the Manufacturer undertakes only to repair or replace, free of charge,
the product or parts of this found to be faulty following examination by the Manufacturers technical personnel or authorised repair company. Labour and transport are, in any case, excluded from the clauses of this
warranty, and they will therefore be charged to you.
The warranty, which excludes all and any liability for direct or indirect injury or damage, is restricted only to
construction and manufacturing defects of machine components.
The warranty does not include parts which, due to their specic use, are liable to wear and tear such as seals,
belts, etc. and all consumables such as air lter, oil lter, oil separator lter, etc The warranty does not cover
repairs due to damage caused by insufcient or incorrect maintenance or unsuitable application..
The warranty shall be null and void in the case of failure to comply with the instructions given in this handbook,
use of non-original spares and scheduled maintenance carried out directly by the Customer without the related
invoice for the original parts.
The information given in this handbook is for guidance purposes only and is not binding. The Manufacturer
reserves the right to make any product modications it considers necessary without prior notice.

P. 23 - Chap. 3 Warranty terms

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Performance and
specications

4.1

General data
Model Pressure
bar

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5.5

8
10
13
15

7.5

8
10
13
15

11

8
10
13
15

15

15

8
10
13
15
8
10
13
15

Motor
power

Air end

kW

5.5

7.5

11

Capacity

Oil

m3/min

Kg

Weight

Dimensions

Noise
levels*

mm

dB(A) - Lp(A)

Kg
Base

270 l

500 l

BA51

0.78
0.69
0.54
0.40

270
+
28
dryer

355
+
28
dryer

414
+
28
dryer

1030 x 615 x 1045


1180 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 270 l.)
1960 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 500 l.)

66

BA51

1.20
1.04
0.80
0.64

275
+
28
dryer

360
+
28
dryer

419
+
28
dryer

1030 x 615 x 1045


1180 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 270 l.)
1960 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 500 l.)

68

BA51

1.65
1.40
1.17
0.95

275
+
32
dryer

360
+
32
dryer

419
+
32
dryer

1030 x 615 x 1045


1180 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 270 l.)
1960 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 500 l.)

69

300
+
32
dryer

385
+
32
dryer

444
+
28
dryer

1030 x 615 x 1045


1180 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 270 l.)
1960 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 500 l.)

69

286
+
32
dryer

371
+
32
dryer

430
+
32
dryer

1030 x 615 x 1045


1180 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 270 l.)
1960 x 600 x 1645 (Genesis 500 l.)

69

15

BA51

15

BA69

2.01
1.72
1.49
1.16
2.32
1.93
1.62
1.30

3 dB(A) to standards PNEUROP/Cagi

4.2

Compressor rating data

A metal plate TM indicating the compressor specications is


applied to the machine: gure 25 shows the position
TM
Fig. 25

P. 24 - Chap. 4 Performance and specications

PF

4.3

Air receiver

Capacity of 270 or 500 litres according to model; type approved at 11 or 17 bar depending on the model.

4.4

Compressor
5.5-15 kW
Patented VT series air-end unit, single stage, BA51 model, oil
injection lubricated

RM

15 kW
Patented VT series air-end unit, single stage, BA69 model, oil
injection lubricated:
RF

Drive male rotor RM, ve lobes, offset prole

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Driven female rotor RF, six utes, offset prole


Fig. 26

Electrical motors and drives

4.5

Compressor start-up
Fixed speed motors
Two-pole, closed, three-phase asynchronous motor (rated speed of 3000 rpm at 50 Hz, 3600 rpm at 60 Hz,
protection rating IP54, insulation class F, service class S1, reference MP in Figs. 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24)
Variable speed motors
Four-pole closed three-phase asynchronous motor (rated speed of 1500 rpm at 50 Hz, protection rating IP54,
insulation class F, service class S1, reference MP in Figs. 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24), intended for use at variable
speed through powering with inverter
Electric fan
Fan coaxial to the electrical motor (reference EV in Figs. 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23)
Drives
Compressor motor - drive by means of removable taper bushing pulleys and toothed V-belts (reference CT
in Figs. 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23)
Electric fan: direct, co-axial transmission

Power supply data

4.6

Three-phase power supply; voltage and frequency according to rating data. Supply cables with a minimum
cross-section area as shown in tables 1and 2. Mains fuses and ground circuit breaker as shown in the following table.

P. 25 - Chap. 4 Performance and specications

Pressure

Power cable
cross-section area

Main fuses AM
(motor rated) or ground
circuit breaker setting

Circuit breaker

bar

mm2

8
10
13

2.5

16

16

7.5

8
10
13
15

20

20

11

8
10
13
15

25

25

15

8
10
13
15

10

40

40

15

8
10
13
15

10

40

40

Model

Pressure

Power cable
cross-section area

Main fuses AM
(motor rated) or ground
circuit breaker setting

Circuit breaker

bar

mm2

8
10
13

25

25

Model

5.5

15

400 V

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5.5

15

7.5

8
10
13
15

10

40

40

11

8
10
13
15

16

50

50

15

8
10
13
15

25

63

63

15

8
10
13
15

25

63

63

230 V

P. 26 - Chap. 4 Performance and specications

Lubricated and cooling uid


The compressor is lled with DICREA 46 lubricated and cooling uid

4.7

Total capacity:
7 Kg
Top up with lubricated and cooling uid with the same specications as the lubricated and cooling uid in
the machine (synthetic coolant I.E. ABAC DURALUBE may be specied)
Contact the Manufacturers technical Department before using lubricated and cooling uids with other
specications

4.8

Dryer

Thermostat controlled cooling cycle, direct expansion, with Freon R134a gas; pressure dew point
temperature 3C, clean air ltering degree 0,01mm.
Filtration degree:
Oil carryover:

1 m.
0,1 mg/m3

Displayable dew point temperature


Cooling compressor and timed condensate drain, controlled from mc panel2

Clearance requirements and system layouts

4.9

The tables with the overall dimensions of the compressor are provided in gures 1-12
The hydraulic/pneumatic system diagram and the wiring diagrams (operation and location) are shown in
Chapter 12

P. 27 - Chap. 4 Performance and specications

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Safety precautions

General precautions

5.1

Use of the machine by unskilled personnel without adequate supervision is not allowed.
Keep children and animals away from the working area.
Do not direct compressed air jets towards yourself or other people.
Always use goggles to protect your eyes from objects which can be lifted by the jet of air.
Never operate on the machine with bare feet or wet hands.

G
B

The compressor is designed solely to produce compressed air and cannot therefore be used for
any other type of gas.
The compressed air produced by the machine cannot be used for respiratory assistance,
pharmaceutical or sanitary purposes or in production plants where the output air comes
into direct contact with food products unless an additional adequate air treatment system
is employed
The air taken in by the compressor must be absolutely free of dust, vapours, explosive or ammable gases,
solvents or powder paints and toxic fumes of any type.
Use of compressed air requires knowledge of and compliance with the safety precautions to be adopted for the
individual applications (inating, pneumatic tools, painting, washing with water-based detergents only, etc.).
Machine operation is fully automatic.
The machine carries out the various work cycles, as required by the user, according to the settings.
After use, stop the machine and disconnect the main panel power.
Use of the machine for other purposes shall be considered as improper use and the Manufacturer shall not
be liable for any resulting damage or injury.

Safety precautions for maintenance operations

5.2

Routine maintenance operations can be carried out by the user as described in this handbook.
Only the use of original spare parts will guarantee long, safe and reliable service life of the equipment
Refer to Chapter 10 for instructions on the operations that can be carried out by the user.
All major maintenance operations can be carried out only by the specialised personnel of
authorised Service Centres

P. 28 - Chap 5 Safety precautions

Disconnect the power supply, vent the air and wait for the machine to cool before performing
any operation or removing the guards
After disconnecting the power, lock out the circuit breaker to prevent accidental start-up
while operating on the compressor. Additionally, close the shut-off valve between the compressor and the line
All the air has been discharged from the machine when pressure gauge MPI shows zero
pressure
No changes must be made to machine internal electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic circuits and/or to the settings. In particular, do not modify the maximum working pressure values and the valve settings, especially
the safety valves.
Do not use solvents, ammable or toxic uids to clean the machine parts. Use alkaline detergents only. Never
use detergents to clean the motor or the electrical/electronic components.
Do not weld or carry out mechanical machining operations on the receivers. If damaged or rusted, replace
the parts, as they are subject to specic safety regulations.
At the end of each operation, ret the guards carefully. Comply with the same precautions for initial startup.
Remember that waste oil, condense and machine lters are polluting materials. Dispose of
these products in compliance with local legislation

Careful scheduled maintenance will contribute to maintaining machine efciency and user safety conditions
in time.

P. 29 - Chap 5 Safety precautions

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B

Handling and
installation
6.1

Handling instructions
Use a forklift truck to handle the compressor
making sure that the forks are positioned in the
machine base unit supporting feet (Fig. 27).

G
B

Lift the machine from the front only both for the
basic version and version with receiver.
For the machine with 270 lt receiver, the
maximum width of the forks is 540 mm; no
restriction exists for the machine with 500 lt
receiver.
Make sure the load is properly balanced.

Fig. 27

Alternatively, a pallet truck can be used for


short distances. Avoid any excess stress on
the metal structure (Fig. 28).
When using a lifting device for handling do
not exert force on the sides of the machine to
prevent damage to the unit and control panel.
Make sure that the load is balanced.

Fig. 28
Receivers under pressure, even if small, must never be transported

Installation site requirements

6.2

General remarks
The machine should be installed by authorised Service Centre skilled personnel to ensure that machine
installation site is suitable.
The machine is ready to be installed and does not require foundations. Site the compressor on level ground,
in a stable position, with the weight evenly distributed on the supports.

P. 30 - Chap. 6 Handling and installation

The environmental conditions that represent the operating range of the compressor are indicated below:
- Maximum installation altitude (above sea level) ................................................................................ :1000 m
- Minimum ambient temperature ......................................................................................................... :+5 C
- Maximum ambient temperature ........................................................................................................ :+40 C
Machine performance, as indicated in this handbook, is guaranteed only if the machine is installed at an
altitude below the operating limit indicated.{228}
Contact the Manufacturers Technical Department in the case of particular environmental conditions.
Outdoor installation
Figure 29 shows an example of outdoor
installation.
The compressor must be protected against
atmospheric agents. Suitable protection is
required if the compressor is located outdoors.
Comply with the minimum distance from the
walls (0.6 mm).

max. 5000

min. 3000

600
Fig. 29
Indoor installation
The machine is not suitable for use in environments with a risk of explosion.
The air taken in by the compressor must be absolutely free from dust, vapours, explosive
or ammable gas, solvents or paint powder and toxic fumes of any sort. Replace the lters
more frequently - with special reference to the air lter - if the machine is used in critical
environments (presence of ceramic, marble, cement, dust, etc.).
The dimensions of the installation site and
ventilation devices must ensure that ambient
temperature remains within the limits indicated
during duty cycle operating conditions.
If a suitable hot air discharge opening is not
provided, install one or more air evacuation
hoods. The hoods should be installed as
high as possible in relation to the dimensions of the premises.

Fig. 30

P. 31 - Chap. 6 Handling and installation

G
B

The machine cooling air and the heating ducts


(where relevant) must be dimensioned so that
air speed does not exceed 3 m/s. The maximum length of the ducts is 6 m. If this is not so,
t an auxiliary fan in the hot air duct.
Following installation of the hot air ducts, check that any back pressure, measured at the outfeed of
the hot air from the compressor, does not exceed 5-6 mm of water column.
For guidance purposes, duct cross-section area should be equal to that of the compressor hot air outlet grill
(reference FU in Figs. 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24).
Heat the environment if the minimum temperature required cannot be guaranteed.

G
B

Comply with the minimum distances from the


walls shown in gure 31

600

600

The position of the compressor in the room


should allow easy inspections. If the compressor is installed in the working environment,
keep at suitable safety distance according to
the type of process carried out at the premises
in order to prevent hazards or damage to the

600

machine due to the products used.


Fig. 31

The compressor should not be installed in a


recess which does not allow correct ventilation. Hot air ow should not be obstructed in
any way and recirculation must be prevented
(Fig. 32).

Fig. 32

6.3

Air connection

When connecting the compressor to the receiver or to the distribution line, it is good practice to insert a hose
of suitable size and specications (pressure and temperature) connected to the MA sleeve (Figs. 14, 16, 18,
20, 22, 24). The compressed air lines must be in perfect conditions and suitably fastened.

P. 32 - Chap. 6 Handling and installation

In particular, hoses which are not perfectly secured may cause severe injuries due to unpredictable movements. Make sure that the hose ends are rmly secured before pressurizing them.
The condensate drain must be connected to a collection system with a suitable pipe as established by local
regulations for the disposal of polluting substances.

Electrical connection

6.4

The electrical power system must include a main circuit breaker with line sectioning function that can be
padlocked, with fuses or thermal cut-out suitably rated according to the characteristics of the machine, and a
device against accidental contacts in order to protect personnel.
The setting of the safety devices and the rating of the line circuit breaker must comply with the indications
provided in the table of paragraph 4.6.
The circuit breaker must be positioned close to the machine. Comply scrupulously with specic local accident
prevention regulations.
The power cables must have an adequate cross-section area for current take-off (see the table in paragraph
4.6).
Electrical systems must comply with the rules of good workmanship and be installed by a qualied electrician
who must check the efciency of the earthing system.
The power cable must be secured in the specic glands and the electrical panel must be tightly closed to
achieve the prescribed IP44 protection rating.
Connect the machine only to type-approved sockets. The sockets must be earthed and tested.
Have correct fastening of the electrical cables of the various components checked regularly by qualied
personnel.
Chapter 12 contains the operational and layout wiring diagrams of the auxiliary and power circuits. The same
diagrams are also shown inside the machine control box.

Conguration for remote control

6.5

This paragraph describes how to congure the compressor for remote starting and stopping of this.
Alternatively, it is also possible to check operating mode (load / unload) or both functions by means
of an external control logic.
The operations described must be carried out by a qualied electrician.
To congure the remote control of the compressor, rst of all remove the jumper between terminals 3 and 38
of the terminal strip inside the electrical cabinet (see wiring diagrams in Chapter 12)
One or two switches must be installed as described below according to whether only switching ON/OFF
and/or operating mode is to be controlled.

Remote control ON/OFF


(see paragraph 7.4.2.3 - Remote control type)
The switch must be connected to the following terminals after removing the jumper:
3 digital INPUT common terminal

P. 33 - Chap. 6 Handling and installation

G
B

38

remote control digital INPUT terminal

LOAD/NO-LOAD remote control


(see paragraph 7.4.2.3 - Remote control type)
The switch must be connected to the following terminals after removing the jumper:
3 digital INPUT common terminal
38
remote control digital INPUT terminal
ON/OFF - LOAD/NO-LOAD remote control
(see paragraph 7.4.2.3 - Remote control type)

G
B

Two switches must be used for this conguration.


The switches must be connected to the terminals after removing the jumper:
ON/OFF SWITCH
3
digital INPUT common terminal
38
remote control digital INPUT terminal
LOAD / NO-LOAD START SWITCH
3
digital INPUT common terminal
39
remote control digital INPUT terminal
Following modications to the wiring, the remote control must be congured as explained in paragraph
7.4.2.3 - Local/remote /program control - Remote control type

P. 34 - Chap. 6 Handling and installation

Start-up and operation


Checks to be carried out prior to start-up

7.1

N.B.: The Customer is responsible for installing the machine and making the required electrical and
air connections.
Initial system start-up must be carried out by skilled personnel who will make the various
checks required and follow the respective instructions.
Each machine was thoroughly tested at the plant before shipping.
You should monitor the compressor during the rst hours of operations to check for faults.
Follow the installation prescriptions given in chapters 5 and 6
Remove all packaging materials and tools
Connect the compressor to the distribution line as shown in paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3
Check the oil level in the receiver: see paragraph 10.5. If the level is low, top up with lubricating oil of
suitable specications
Check for correspondence between the compressor plate data with the actual specications of the
electrical system. A variation of 10% with respect to the rated value is allowed
Connect the machine to the electrical system as described in paragraph 6.4
Compliance with the correct voltage phase
sequence is fundamental since this denes the
direction of rotation of the motor. The direction
of rotation must be that indicated by the adhesive label located to the side of the screw unit
(gure 33).
Note that even a few seconds of incorrect rotation
may cause serious damage.
A phase sequence checking device to prevent
mistakes is tted in the electrical panel.
Fig. 33
The machine is now ready to be started.
Before starting the machine read the following paragraph and chapter 10 on maintenance
operations for in-depth knowledge of the machine.

mc2 Control panel

7.2

The compressor is tted with a control panel (reference PC gures 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23) for setting up and
monitoring machine operation. The operating parameters were entered by the Manufacturer during testing.
The parameters were tested for several hours in the various operating conditions.
The features offered by this electronic control system includes:
Fully automatic compressor operation
Real-time operating parameter display

P. 35 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

Customization operating parameter


Programming of compressor operation on a daily or weekly basis
Programming and signalling of the Manufacturers maintenance schedule
Machine self-protection system to signal fault pre-alarms and automatically stop the machine in the
event of serious problems
Remote machine control
Possibility of connecting the compressor via CAN-BUS interface (optional) to other similar compressors
for integrated management of the set of machines
Remote compressor monitoring via personal computer and dedicated software (optional)

The panel has two sections:


Control unit mc2 of the
compressor

G
B

Emergency stop button


Fig. 34

Control unit mc2

7.2.1
K4

The front panel of the control unit mc 2


comprises:

K5

K7

K6

K8

compressor programming and


control keyboard

K9

Indicator / setting LEDs


L5

back-lit LCD display

Fig. 35

K1

K2

L1 L3 L2 K3 L4

Control and programming keyboard


K1
START button (starting the compressor)
Used to start the machine. If remote control or programming (daily/weekly) are enabled, this key is used to enable
compressor functioning (priority control from keyboard). If alarm conditions have occurred, pressing of this key
has no effect
K2
STOP button (stop the compressor)
Permits timed stopping of the machine. If remote control or programming (daily/weekly) have been enabled, this
key can be used to disable compressor functioning (priority control). It does not operate at emergency level

RESET

K3
RESET button
Makes it possible to reset compressor fault messages after eliminating the causes of these. As the faults can be
displayed only in the main screen page, the RESET key is effective only during display of this.
During parameter modication operations, the RESET key can be used to restore the preset factory (default)
value for the type of compressor selected

P. 36 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

ESC

K4
ESC button
Used to return to the main menu (previous level) or to cancel the modications made.
If the key is held down, the control unit returns to the main screen page.
If OFF, back-lighting of the display is re-activated the rst time the key is pressed without performing any other
function

K5
UP arrow key
Used for upward scrolling of menu items;
during setting of multiple-choice parameters. makes it possible to select one of the available options.

K6
DOWN arrow key
Used for downward scrolling of menu items;
during setting of multiple-choice parameters. makes it possible to select one of the available options.
If OFF, back-lighting of the display is re-activated the rst time the key is pressed without performing any other
function

+
-

K7
PLUS key
Makes it possible to increase the value of the parameter being modied.
Starting from the main screen page, permits access to additional information and scrolling of this
If OFF, back-lighting of the display is re-activated the rst time the key is pressed without performing any other
function
K8
MINUS key
Makes it possible to decrease the value of the parameter being modied
Starting from the main screen page, permits access to additional information and scrolling of this
If OFF, back-lighting of the display is re-activated the rst time the key is pressed without performing any other
function
K9
ENTER / CONFIRM key
Used to access the menu displayed (next level).
Starting from the main screen page, makes it possible to access the menu tree.
Used to conrm the value or selection made during modication of a parameter.
If OFF, back-lighting of the display is re-activated the rst time the key is pressed without performing any other
function

Indicator / setting LED


L1
Voltage present LED (yellow)
Must always be ON when the compressor is powered
L2
warning LED (yellow)
This LED switches on to indicate critical conditions or a minor fault that does not block the compressor; this
indication may refer to the need for maintenance or irregular operating conditions. Switching ON of this LED is
always accompanied by a descriptive message that can be displayed in the main screen page

L3
Alarm LED (red)
This LED switches on (steady light) to indicate that the compressor has been blocked by a serious fault; the type
of fault is described with a message in the main screen page. Once the fault has been reset, the LED starts to
ash, informing the operator that the situation can be reset with the RESET key

L4
AUTORESTART LED (red)
This LED switches on when the AUTORESTART function is enabled.
In the case of automatic restart following a blackout (AUTORESTART function enabled) the LED ashes to indicate
that the compressor is about to restart. The display shows the countdown to restart
L5
REMOTE / PROGRAM functions active LED (red)
This LED switches on when the remote control function or one of the programming functions (daily-weekly) is
enabled.
If the compressor is installed in line with other similar compressors and communication on a CAN-BUS is enabled,
LED L5 assumes other functions. Refer to chapter 8 Compressors in sequence

P. 37 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

Display
DI
DI Multi-function display
Back-lit LCD display with four lines of twenty characters each: shows compressor operating conditions and is used
to carry out all programming and control operations

7.2.2

Emergency stop button

G
B

The red EMERGENCY STOP button PE (ref.


gure 36) stops the machine immediately.
Use this button for emergencies only
in conditions which appear hazardous
for the operator or for the machine (see
Compressor emergency STOP below).
Fig.36

7.3

Starting and stopping the compressor


STARTING the compressor

When the machine is switched on (powered) the control unit starts the initial sequence and prepares to control the
compressor.
According to the sequence, with the LP led ON steadily, the following screen page must be shown on display DI:
This screen page indicates:

LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
LINE 4

name of the compresso


/
software version which may differ from that
indicated
serial number of control unit, different for each
machine

<<<<mc2>>>>
Ve r s . S o f t . : 1 . 0 . 0 . 1
S/N: 000-00-01-00001

After a few seconds, the display shows the main screen page:
This screen page indicates:

LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
LINE 4

indication of network pressure


indication of compression temperature of airoil mixture
messages about operating conditions
hour and date, informations menu access,
tree menu access, quick language change
message

XX.X bar
Pressione
Temperatura XXX C
Pronto allavvio
10:40 DOM 25/05/2003

To change the language, use the K5 and K6 keys


If the compressor is operating, LINE 1 and LINE 2 always show the above information.
Particular indications (error messages), additional information or the information of the management
menu are displayed on LINE 3 and on LINE 4.

P. 38 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

If LINE 3 shows Ready for start, the compressor can be started.


The compressor is started by pressing the green K1-START key
At this point, the compressor may:
a)
start, displaying the messages referring to the start and functioning phases
b)
prepare to start with the following message
In this case, network pressure is above the minimum
threshold value set; the compressor will start automatically
in the case of a request for air from the network

Stand by auto start


hour-date

c)

prepare to start with the following message

d)

In this case, the remote control function has been enabled


(see paragraph 7.4.2.3).
The compressor will start when the remote command is
received

Stand by rem. com.


hour-date

prepare to start with the following message

In this case, the daily or weekly programming function


has been enabled and the compressor is in the OFF
programming phase (see paragraph 7.4.2.6).
The compressor will start when an ON programming
phase is initiated.

Stand by progr. com.


hour-date

If the compressor does not start or none of the cases listed above occurs, refer to chapter 9.
The following contacts will be made in sequence:
LINE - STAR - DELTA
6

Start
hour-date

Start
hour-date

and one of the two messages will be displayed


7

Load run
hour-date

Unload run
hour-date

When the display shows Load run the intake valve is open and the machine operates at full load (produces
the nominal capacity of compressed air).
During functioning, delivery pressure increases; once the preset maximum line pressure threshold value has
been reached, the control system sets the compressor to idling by closing the intake valve (Unload run).
When the pressure drops below the preset minimum threshold value, the intake valve opens again and the
machine restarts functioning at full load.
During unload run, two cases may arise:
a)

Setting of AUTOMATIC functioning


(see paragraph 7.4.2.3):

P. 39 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

The compressor outputs this message followed by a


countdown.

At the end of the countdown, the compressor switches off,


changing to Stand-by auto start, status, ready to restart
in the case of a request for air

b)

Stand by auto start


hour-date

Setting of CONTIN. functioning


(see paragraph 7.4.2.3):

G
B

Unload run
hour-date 04m 59s

The compressor outputs the Unload run message,


the machine never stops, always remaining available to
restart production of compressed air immediately in the
case of any request.

Unload run
hour-date

STOPPING the compressor


Machine starting and stopping is timed.
Simply press the K2 button to stop the compressor

The compressor does not stop immediately but initiates a set of operations to stop the machine according to
operating conditions when the STOP command is invoked.
If, at the time of the STOP command, the compressor was operating at full load, the control unit sets the
machine to unload run.

10

Display DI shows this countdown; at the end of the


countdown, the motor is stopped.

At this point, the display shows this additional timing:


during this phase, the compressor vents the pressure
inside the separator reservoir preparing for subsequent
restart.

11

If the K1-START key is pressed again before the


preset timed restart time has passed, a new timing
is shown on display D1 which indicates the time to
compressor restart

This function prevents restarting the compressor


when it is still pressurized, avoiding electrical motor
verload.

Stop in XXX sec.


hour-date
Blowdown in XXX sec.
hour-date

Start in XXX sec.


hour-date

Compressor emergency STOP


Press the PE red EMERGENCY STOP button to stop instantaneously the compressor in a hazardous
situation

P. 40 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

The emergency stop button is intercepted by the


monitoring unit which displays the following message
with LED L3 on
RESET

EMERGENCY STOP

compress.-Block

To reset, release the EMERGENCY STOP button lock


and press button K3-RESET

12

7.4

Parameter conguration - menu tree

The machine was congured at the plant during testing; the end user, however, can change some operating
parameters to customize machine performance to the specic applications.
Other parameter changes cannot be made Customer but only by Authorized Service Centre skilled
personnel.
The main screen page is displayed as follows:

13

LINE 1
LINE 2
LINE 3
LINE 4

net pressure
compression temperature of air-oil mixture
messages about operating conditions
hour and date, informations menu access,
tree menu access, quick language change
message

XX.X bar
Pressure
Temperature XXX C
Ready for start
10:40 DOM 25/05/2003

To change the language, use the K5 and K6 keys


After 60 seconds from pressing of the last key, the display is set to a low level of brightness.
The rst time a key is pressed (excluding the K1-START, K2-STOP, K3-RESET control keys), high level
brightness of the display is restored while subsequent pressing of the keys produces the associated
function.

From the main screen page, it is possible to access:


14

a) to ADDIZIONAL INFORMATIONS
using the K7 (PLUS) and K8 (MINUS)
keys
This menu permits fast access to signicant
information without having to enter the
menu tree; the main screen page is
redisplayed using the K4-ESC key or
automatically after 60 seconds

XX.X bar
Pressure
Temperature XXX C
Ready for start
10:40 DOM 25/05/2003

b) to MENU TREE
using the K9 (ENTER) key
This menu permits access to all compressor
control and programming functions; the
main screen page is redisplayed using
the K4-ESC key or automatically after
60 seconds

ESC

ESC

+ ADDIZIONAL
INFORMATIONS

7.4.1

MENU
TREE

P. 41 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

7.4.2

G
B

7.4.1

Additional information menu

Menu A

+
Operating press.
Max:

G
B

8.0 bar

ESC

Operating press.
Min:

+
Type of control
Control:

LOCAL

ESC

AUTORESTART function
State:
OFF

ESC

Operating time
on load:

Time to service
oil:

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.4.)

Indicates the total hours of operation of the compressor


(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.2)

XXXX hours

ESC

If enabled, indicates the status of the AUTORESTART function


(automatic restart following blackout)
(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.3)

XXXX hours

ESC

Indicates setting of the type of control:


LOCAL / REMOTE / PROGRAM
(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.3)

4-3-1-2

+
Operating time
total:

Indicates operating mode setting:


AUTOMATIC / CONTIN.
(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.3)

Indicates the order in which the machines are started

Net sequence
ID
ESC

Indicates the minimum operating pressure of the compressor.


(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.5)

Only if the CAN-BUS communication module


has been installed

ID compressor
N stazione: 1
ESC

Indicates the maximum operating pressure of the compressor.


(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.5)

Operating mode
State:
AUTOMATIC
ESC

MAIN SCREEN PAGE

7.0 bar

ESC

Pressure
XX.X bar
Temperature XXX C
Ready for start
hour-date

Indicates the hours of operation of the compressor at full load


(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.2.)

XXXX hours

Indicates the time remaining to initial maintenance: any other


maintenance operations to be carried out within 100 hours from
initial maintenance are also displayed cyclically
(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.2.)

It provides the information consulted most frequently and is shown below.

P. 42 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

This menu can also be accessed with the compressor running.


If no key is pressed, the main screen page is redisplayed automatically after 60 seconds.
ESC

It is possible to return to the main screen page from any point of the menu by holding down the
K4-ESC key

7.4.2

Menu tree (control and programming)

This is the structured menu used to carry out all compressor control and programming operations.

Menu B

Pressure
XX.X bar
Temperature XXX C
Ready for start
hour-date

MAIN SCREEN PAGE

ESC

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.2)

>MAINTENANCE
...

<

>GENERAL SETTINGS
...

<

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.3)

>NETWORK SETTINGS

<
...

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.4)


visible only if the
CAN-BUS interface has been installed

ESC

ESC

ESC

>OPERAT. PARAMETERS <


...

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.5)

>PROGRAMMING
...

<

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.6)

>DIAGNOSTICS
...

<

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.7)

>PASSWORD

<
...

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.1)

ESC

ESC

ESC

ESC

>INFORMATION
...

<

(ref. paragraph 7.4.2.8)

The options and setting in the various menu can be:

P. 43 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

CONFIRMED
pressing the K9-ENTER key

10

OPERATION
COMPLETED

ESC

CANCELLED
pressing the K4-ESC key

RESET

Each time a parameter is modied, the factory-set (default value) can be restored for the selected
compressor pressing the K3-RESET key

OPERATION
ABORTED

PASSWORD menu

G
B

7.4.2.1

Used to enter a password to enable particular functions (e.g. AUTORESTART) or to access protected
menus.
For enabling of the AUTORESTART function, contact the Manufacturers Customer Service
The password is inserted using:

Menu C
>PASSWORD

<
>Enter

password

<

ESC

ESC

+ ESC

Enter password:
0000

keys K7 and K8 to modify the ashing character; numbers and letters are displayed subsequently
the K5 and K6 keys to move to modication of the previous / next character
After inserting the password, this can be conrmed with the K9-ENTER key or cancelled with the K4-ESC
key

If no other key is pressed, the password entered expires after ve minutes with possibly display of a re-entry prompt.

MAINTENANCE menu

7.4.2.2

This menu is used to display short-term maintenance operations, the remaining service life of each component,
to reset the life counters of each component (where this function is enabled), to display compressor hours
of operation.

P. 44 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu D

Press the K4 key to return to the MAINTENANCE menu


from the submenus ESC

>MAINTENANCE

<

ESC

>Time to service

<
Time to service
....

ESC

>Components life

xxx hrs

<

ESC

Time remaining for


air lter
xxx hrs

ESC

Time remaining for


oil lter
xxx hrs

ESC

Time remaining for


...
other components
only with access enabled

>Compon. replacement<
Replacement made for
air lter
OK?

ESC

ESC

Replacement made for


oil lter
OK?

ESC

ESC

Conrm replacement
air lter
OK?
Conrm replacement

oil lter

ESC

Conrm replacement

...other components...

<

ESC

OK?

Replacement made for


...other components...

ESC

>Running hours

G
B

Operating time
total:
xxxx ore
Operating time
load
xxxx ore

P. 45 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Time to service
Makes it possible to check the rst maintenance operation to be carried out on the compressor; the
maintenance operations to be carried out 100 hours after this are also displayed. In this way, the user
can schedule maintenance operations and, if necessary, decide whether to replace several components
during the same maintenance operation
Components life
indicates the remaining service life of each component that requires periodic maintenance
Compon. replacement
If the function is enabled, it makes it possible to reset the component life counters after maintenance
Running hours
Indicates compressor operating time (total running hours, running hours at full load)

G
B

A table with the schedule of the maintenance operations to be carried out is provided below

Intervention

First 100 hours


maintenance
coupon

Check air lter

Replace air lter

First 1000 hours


maintenance
coupon

Every 1000 hours Every 2000 hours

Change oil
Replace oil lter

Replace separator
lter
Replace air dryer
lters

Maintenance periods may differ from those indicated.


During installation, Service Centre personnel assess compressor operating conditions and if necessary modify
the frequency of the operations.

GENERAL SETTINGS menu

7.4.2.3

This menu allows to carry out the general settings of compressor operating conguration with the exception
of operating parameters (pressures, timings).
Language
Used to select the language of the messages
Measur. unit
Used to set the measurement units for pressure and temperature
(continued on p. 49)

P. 46 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu E (1/3)

Press the K4 key to return to the GENERAL SETTINGS


menu from the submenus ESC

>GENERAL SETTINGS

<

ESC

>Language

<

ESC

Select language:
ENGLISH

ESC

Select language:
..OTHER LANGUAGES..

>Measur. unit

G
B

<

ESC

Pressure unit
Unit:

ESC

Temperature unit
Unit:

bar

Cels.

Set date and time


hh:mm day dd/mm/yyyy

ESC

Contrast
Intensity:

XXX%

ESC

Lighting
Brightness:

ON
XXX%

ESC

Lighting
Brightness:

OFF
XXX%

>Date and time

<

ESC

>Display settings

<

continued on p. 48

P. 47 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu E (2/3)

Press the K4 key to return to the GENERAL SETTINGS


menu from the submenus ESC

continued from p. 47

>Operating mode

<
Operating mode
AUTOMATIC

ESC

Operating mode

G
B

CONTIN

ESC

>Compress. control

<

ESC

Compress. control
LOCAL

ESC

Compress. control
REMOTE

ESC

Compress. control
PROGRAM

Compress. control

NETWORK CONINUOUS

ESC

NETWORK PROGRAM

ESC

>DRYER control

Compress. control

only if the CAN-BUS


interface has been
installed

only on machines equipped


with integrated dryer

<

ESC

DRYER
enabled in ON

ESC

DRYER
Disabled

Continued on p. 49

P. 48 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu E (3/3)

Press the K4 key to return to the GENERAL SETTINGS


menu from the submenus ESC

continued from p. 48

>Type remote contr.

<

ESC

Type remote contr.


ON/OFF

ESC

Type remote contr.


LOAD/UNLOAD

ESC

Type remote contr.


ON/OFF-LOAD/UNLOAD

G
B
Only with access enabled

>AUTORESTART func.<
AUTORESTART
ESC

DISABLED

AUTORESTART
ESC

ENABLED

(continued from p.46)


Date & time
Used to set the current date and time
The time and date are entered using:

+ ESC

the K7 and K8 keys to modify the ashing values


the K5 and K6 keys to move to modication of the previous / next character
After entry of the values, these can be conrmed with the K9-ENTER key or cancelled with the K4-ESC
key.

Display settings
Makes it possible to adjust the settings of the LCD display

Operating mode

P. 49 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Compressor operating mode may be set AUTOMATIC or CONTINUOUS:


AUTOMATIC: this is the setting used in most cases (factory setting). In this operating mode, idling is
timed; at the end of the count, the compressor stops, preparing for subsequent automatic start-up (see
also paragraph 7.3 STARTING the compressor). This promotes energy saving if there is no or a very
low request for compressed air.
CONTINUOUS:this setting should be used in very particular applications characterized by a considerable
variation in compressed air consumption combined with a reduced plant accumulation capacity. With
this setting, the compressor starts unload run without ever stopping the motor and is therefore able to
supply air continuously in the case of a request from the network. The system configured in this way
is highly reactive. However, one of the drawbacks of this operating mode is that it entails higher power
consumption due to the fact that the compressor is always running (see also paragraph 7.3 STARTING
the compressor).

G
B

Compress. control
This menu is used to select the compressor control method from the possible local / remote / program
control options.
If the compressor is equipped with a CAN-BUS interface, the network-continuous / network-program
control options are also visible and can be selected.
Compressor control can be set to:
LOCAL: this is the basic (factory) setting that permits control from the keyboard
REMOTE: with this setting, the compressor can be controlled by means of an external remote switch.
For the electrical connections, refer to the following submenu (refer to the following paragraph Type of
remote control)
PROGRAM: enables the daily or weekly programming set and enabled in the PROGRAMMING menu
(see paragraph 7.4.2.6)
NET-CONTINUOUS: this is the setting for control of a sequence of compressors, without daily/weekly
program
NET-PROGRAM: this is the setting for control of a sequence of compressors according to the daily/weekly
program set
Dryer control
This menu is used to activate/de-activate the dryer
Type of remote control
For remote control, modications must be made to the wiring of the compressor as described in
paragraph 6.5.
When compressor control is set to REMOTE (see previous submenu), three types of control methods
are possible:
ON/OFF is the setting that makes it possible to control switching ON/OFF of the compressor. This is
the factory setting (that most frequently used) which makes it possible to exploit the control logic of the
compressor using the pressure signal measured locally by the machine

P. 50 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

LOAD/UNLOAD is the setting that makes it possible to control full load and unload operation with an
external control logic: in this case, the pressure signal measured by the compressor is ignored for the
purposes of operating method control (the safety devices remain active)
ON/OFF - LOAD/UNLOAD is the setting that makes it possible to control both switching ON/OFF of the
compressor and also operating mode. In this case also, an external control logic must be used as, for
control purposes, the pressure signal is ignored (the safety devices remain active)
It should be remembered that control via the keyboard of the control unit always has priority over any
remote control or any program: this means that, if remote control is to be effective, the START button
must be pressed setting the compressor to Stand-by rem. con.. Similarly, the compressor can be
stopped without any risk of remote restart of this by pressing the STOP key.
Therefore, to enable functioning with remote control:
1) Make the modifications to the wiring connecting one / two switches as described in paragraph 6.5
2) Select REMOTE control
3) Select the control method (ON/OFF, LOAD/UNLOAD, ON/OFF - LOAD/UNLOAD)
4) Press the START key on the control unit to enable the compressor for remote control
Autorestart function
If enabled, this menu makes it possible to set the AUTORESTART function, useful for automatic restart
of the machine following a black-out and subsequent power-up.

NETWORK SETTINGS menu

7.4.2.4

This menu is used to set the parameters required for operation of the compressor in a network (in communication
with other similar compressors)
Refer to chapter 8 Compressors in sequence.
The menu is visible only after connection of the control unit with the CAN-BUS interface module for
communication between compressors.
Compressor ID
This is the identifier number of the compressor in a set of machines
Prefill
When the set of compressors is started with the compressed air system discharged (pressure zero or
very low), it is usually necessary to increase the pressure to the minimum working value as quickly as
possible. With the PREFILL function enabled, the compressor participates in system prefilling, bypassing
the global control functions in this phase.
The compressors involved in this operation are started quickly in sequence, thus avoiding any overlap of
the start-up phases of two or more machines
Rotation time
This is the time after which compressor start-up priorities are reassigned so that the work load is evenly
distributed between the machines available over a long period of time

P. 51 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

Menu F

Press the K4 key to return to the NETWORK SETTINGS


menu from the submenus ESC

>NETWORK SETTINGS

G
B

<

visible only if the


CAN-BUS interface has
been installed

ESC

compressor ID
n. of service points:

ESC

Prell
n. compr.

ESC

Prell time
Val.:

5 min

ESC

Max n. compr. ON
n. compr.

ESC

Rotation time
sequence

24 hrs

ESC

Reaction time
delay
ON xxx sec

ESC

Reaction time
delay
OFF xxx sec

Reaction times
T ON When the control system activates a compressor following a reduction in network pressure, timer T
ON is started: at the end of this count, the system checks network pressure to establish whether another
compressor must be started
T OFF When the control system deactivates a compressor following an increase in network pressure, the
T OFF timer is started: at the end of this count, the system checks network pressure to establish whether
another compressor is to be deactivated

OPERAT. PARAMETERS menu

7.4.2.5

This menu is used to make the conguration settings referring to the timings and operating pressure and
timings that regulate unload run and drainage of condensate.

P. 52 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Pressures
MAX. OPERATING PRESS.: The pressure above which the compressor starts to idle. The rated pressure
of the machine represents the upper limit of this value.
MIN OPERATING PRESS.: The pressure below which the compressor restarts operation at full load
(supply of compressed air) or at which it restarts if it has stopped at the end of unload run (no supply
of air). This value must be set so that the minimum supply pressure to the pneumatic service points is
guaranteed, taking into account losses of head of the distribution system. The minimum pressure value
cannot be close to the maximum pressure by more than the factory setting (minimum difference).

Menu G

Press the K4 key to return to the OPERAT. PARAMETERS


menu from the submenus ESC

>OPERAT. PARAMETERS <

G
B

ESC

>Pressures

<

ESC

Operating press.
Max:
xxx bar

ESC

Operating press.
Min:
xxx bar

ESC

Unload run time


val.:
xxx min

ESC

Time DRAIN open


val.:
xxx min

ESC

Time DRAIN closed


val.:
xxx min

>Timings

<

Timings
UNLOAD RUN TIME: This setting denes the time during which the compressor idles when there is no
demand for air from the network. At the end of this period, the compressor stops and is ready to start
again when network pressure has dropped below the minimum threshold value.

P. 53 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

This parameter is effective only if operating mode has been set to AUTOMATIC (see paragraph
7.4.2.3)
This parameter must be optimized according to the consumption trend of the network and its accumulation
capacity.
In the case of low consumption and if it is seen that the compressor remains inactive for
long periods (motor stopped), it is advisable to reduce idling time so as to restrict power
consumption during the inactive phases to a minimum. Low air consumption will also assure
a limited number of automatic start-up operations of the compressor, thus promoting a further
reduction in power consumption.
If air consumption is consistent and/or characterized by major variations, it is advisable to
extend the idling time in order to offset, through the periods of idling, the various periods
of operation at full load. This avoid stopping of the compressor with consequent delays in
the supply of compressed air due to the start-up phases which are characterized by current
take-off peaks tied to frequent starting.

G
B

PROGRAMMING menu

7.4.2.6

The PROGRAMMING menu is used to set the schedule of compressor activities, dening the days and times
when the compressor must be switched on. The compressor can be programmed on a daily basis (same for
all the days) or on a weekly basis (a different program for each day of the week).
Reset programming:
Makes it possible to cancel all the cycles set in both daily and weekly programming
Programming mode
This parameter informs the controller whether, once PROGRAM control has been activated (see paragraph
7.4.2.3), the machine must follow daily or weekly programming
Daily programming
Daily programming can be used to set up to four start/stop cycles. These cycles are repeated equally
each day of the week.
The following rules apply:
-

Non-programmed cycles identied by the ve hyphens that replace the time are not effective

Cycles for which the start and stop times coincide are not effective, similarly to those not
programmed

If, in the last cycle programmed, the stopping time has been set to 24:00 and the start time of the
rst daily cycle has been set to 00:00, the control unit will keep the compressor running during the
change over at midnight from one day to the nextdella mezzanotte da un giorno allaltro
Weekly programming
Weekly programming makes it possible to set different start/stop cycles for each day of the week, up to
a maximum of three per day.

P. 54 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu H

Press the K4 key to return to the PROGRAMMING menu


from the submenus ESC

>PROGRAMMING

<

ESC

>RESET programm.

<
Conrm RESET
programming

ESC

OK?

>Programming mode <

ESC

Programming mode
DAILY

ESC

Programming mode
WEEKLY

>Daily programming

G
B

<

ESC

Every day
Start 1:

-----

ESC

Every day
Stop 1:

-----

ESC

...other days...
...other cycles...

>Weekly programming <

ESC

Monday
Start 1:

-----

ESC

Monday
Stop 1:

-----

ESC

...other days...
...other cycles...

P. 55 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

The following rules apply:


-

Non-programmed cycles identied by the ve hyphens that replace the time are not effective

Cycles for which the start and stop times coincide are not effective, similarly to those not
programmed

If, in the last cycle programmed for a given day, the stopping time has been set to 24:00 and the rst
cycle programmed for the next day has been set to 00:00, the control unit will keep the compressor
running during the change over at midnight from one day to the next

NOTE: remember that control via keyboard of the control unit always has priority over any program
control: this means that, if the program is to be effective, the K1-START button must be pressed setting
the compressor to Stand-by progr. con.. Similarly, the compressor can be stopped without any risk
of restart by the pre-set program pressing the K2-STOP key.

G
B

Therefore, to enable functioning with program control:


1)
2)
3)
4)

Select PROGRAM control


Select the programming method to be used (DAILY/WEEKLY)
Program the daily or weekly schedule selected
Press the K1-START key on the control unit to enable program control

DIAGNOSTICS menu

7.4.2.7

From the diagnostics menu, it is possible to check functioning of the INPUTS, OUTPUTS and the direction
of rotation of the compressor and fan. It is also possible to read the log of faults that have occurred on the
compressor.
These diagnostic functions should be used only by expert personnel with in-depth knowledge
of the compressor and how this operates.
Diagnostic TEST
To run the diagnostic TEST, comply with all the safety rules described in chapter 5
WARNING!!!
When carrying out the test, certain parts of the machine are powered (control coils) and
rotating parts are activated (motor, compressor, fan). The operator must therefore take all
the necessary precautions during these checks.
Error messages
The control unit saves all the faults that have occurred and which have caused stoppage of the machine
(alarms). The following data are save for each error message:
-

Type of error (alarm)

Time, day, date on which the alarm occurred

Total hours and hours of load run when the fault occurred

These indications are displayed cyclically on the third and fourth lines of the display.

P. 56 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Menu I

Press the K4 key to return to the PROGRAMMING menu


from the submenus ESC

>DIAGNOSTICS

<

ESC

>DIAGNOSTIC TEST

<

Run diagnostic
TEST

ESC

OK?

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
TEST digit. INPUTS
INPUT n. 1:
status
Emergency
OK

ESC

G
B

...other INPUTS...
ESC

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
TEST digit. OUTPUTS
OUTPUT n. 1:
active
Line

ESC

...other OUTPUTS...

ESC

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Rot. direction TEST.
Press

ESC

for TEST

Press
if OK
Press ESC if NEGAT.

>ERROR MESSAGES

ESC

<

ESC

ESC

Last
error message

...other
error messages...

P. 57 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

INFORMATION menu

7.4.2.8

This menu provides information about the serial number of the control unit and the software version
installed.
The CPU serial No. is indispensable to request enabling of protected functions by the Manufacturer (e.g.
AUTORESTART) and to obtain the related access password.
CPU serial No.
Indicates the serial number of the control unit
Software version
Indicates the software version installed

G
B

Menu L

Press the K4 key to return to the PROGRAMMING menu


from the submenus ESC

>INFORMATION

<

ESC

>CPU

serial No.<
CPU serial No

XXX-XX-XX-XXXXX

ESC

>Software version

<
Software version
ESC

<<<mc2>>>

Operating warnings and faults

X.X:X:X

7.5

The diagnostics system of the controller permits continuous monitoring of machine operating conditions and
prompt indication of the need for maintenance operations or of any malfunctions.
The indications are divided into two categories::
Warning messages
These messages may refer to scheduled maintenance operations, critical operating conditions or minor faults
which do not block the compressor but which must be checked in order to trace their cause.
The warning messages are accompanied by switching on of yellow LED L2 and described with
a message shown on the third and fourth lines of the display in the main screen page. Warning
messages are displayed in alternating mode so as not to prevent display of basic messages.

To RESET the warning messages, proceed as follows:


For messages relating to scheduled maintenance operations: carry out the operation and RESET
1)
component life (see paragraph 7.4.2.2)

P. 58 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Messages of this type are as follows:


Replace air lter
Replace oil lter
Replace oil
Replace separator lter
Replace air lter - excess. clogging
for this last fault, after replacing the lter, press the K3 - RESET key
For critical operating condition messages:
If possible eliminate the problem; the message will be cleared automatically
Messages of this type are as follows:
Compression temp. high
Ambient temperature low

2)

WARNING!!!
If the warnings are not reset for a long period of time (e.g. failure to carry out scheduled
maintenance) THE COMPRESSOR IS BLOCKED!!! In this case, contact the Service or
Customer Centre of the Manufacturer immediately.
Alarm messages
These messages indicate a serious fault that has blocked the compressor. The alarm may be due to a
fault in the system or extremely critical operating conditions.
When a machine stoppage occurs, the compressor stops immediately, the red LED L3 of the alarms
switches on and the message relating to the fault is displayed persistently in the main screen page.
To RESET, rst of all eliminate the fault: at this point, LED L3 starts to ash indicating that reset
can be carried out pressing the RESET key.

All faults that cause blocking of the compressor are saved in an error message log le. To consult this log,
refer to paragraph 7.4.2.7
The following faults block the machine:
EMERGENCY STOP compress. - block
Compression temp. too high - block
Ambient temperature too low - block
Internal pressure too high - block
Net pressure too high - block
Press Transducer error - block
Temperature sensor error - block
Power supply phase sequence error - block
Short-cir. analog INPUT - block
Compress. motor overload - block
No. starts/hr too high - block
Power supply failure - block
Line voltage cutoff - block
Faults caused by failure to carry out maintenance must also be added to these: if the compressor is used for
long periods without carrying out the scheduled maintenance indicated by the control unit, a machine blockage
occurs accompanied by a message of the type:

P. 59 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

G
B

Replace -------------- excess hrs - block


where the component to be replaced is displayed instead of the hyphens.
In this case, it is absolutely necessary to replace the component. If the compressor must be restarted,
an emergency start-up procedure must be carried out. Contact the Service or Customer Centre of the
Manufacturer immediately.
To nd out how to proceed in the case of an alarm, refer to chapter 9 Troubleshooting.

G
B

P. 60 - Chap. 7 Start-up and operation

Compressors
in sequence

The mc2 control unit includes all the control functions of the compressor on which it is directly installed.
For compressor rooms in which several machines equipped with this control unit are installed (up to a maximum
of four units), a communication network can be set up between these for automatic, coordinated management
of the compressors.
Communication between the compressors provides the following advantages:
constant pressure of the air supplied to pneumatic service points
energy saving:
only the compressors necessary to supply the air required are activated
equal distribution of work load on the compressors available with consequent synchronization
of scheduled maintenance operations
management of alarms and machine stoppages so as to prevent any interruption in the supply
of compressed air
management of the network of compressors according to a program set by the user on a
daily or weekly basis
To establish communication between the control units, a communication module is required for each machine
to be connected and the related connection cables.
Therefore, contact your area dealer to purchase these.
The instructions for installation, programming and operation of the network of compressors are provided in
the booklet furnished with the communication module.

P. 61 - Chap. 8 Compressors in sequence

G
B

Troubleshooting

The following table shows the most frequent problems.


The operation should be carried out by a qualied and skilled person where shown. For all other cases,
contact a specialised Centre
When the compressor requires scheduled maintenance, the operation to be performed and
the number of excess hours of operation are indicated in the main screen page.
In the case of long-term functioning in these conditions, the compressor is blocked and the
operation must be carried out immediately

G
B

V-F
V.V.

Fixed speed compressors


Variable speed compressors

9.1

The machine does not start


V-F
X

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervento

L1 OFF
DI OFF

No power

Restore power

FU2 / FU8 blown

Replace damaged fuses

Problems in the electronic


control unit

Call Customer
Service Centre

Problems in control unit


connections

Call Customer
Service Centre

FU4 blown

Replace FU4

Inverter problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Ambient temperature too
low - block

Ambient temperature
too low

Heat ambient.
Check installation
requirements

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Press. Transducer
error - block

Problems in the pressure


sensor or in its electrical
connections

Call Customer
Service Centre

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Temperature sensor
error - block

Problems in the temperature


sensor or in its electrical
connections

Call Customer
Service Centre

X
X

L1 ON
DI OFF
L1 ON
DI ON
(with normal functioning
message)

P. 62 - Chap 5 Troubleshooting

V-F
X

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Short-circ. Analog INPUT block

Problems in the pressure /


temperature sensors or in
their electrical connections

Call Customer
Service Centre

L1 ON
L3 ON ashing
DI indicates:
Power
supply failure - block

An interruption of the power


supply of the system has
occurred

Carry out the RESET


operation (ref. Par. 7.5) and
restart the machine

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Power supply phase
sequence err. - block

Power supply phase


sequence error

Reverse two power phases

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
No. starts/hr too high block

The No of starts/hr tolerated


by the motor has been
exceeded

Wait for fault reset

9.2

The compressor has trouble starting up


V-F

V-V

Indication

X
X

Possible cause

Intervention

Ambient temperature low

Heat ambient

Low voltage

Check voltage

VA problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Star - delta sequence


problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Inverter problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

9.3

Pressure value lower than rated pressure


V-F
X

V-V

Possible cause

Intervention

VA problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Belts slipping

Call Customer
Service Centre

Control unit mc2 problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Variable pressure value on DI


but which does not reach the
minimum working threshold.
Motor speed of rotation remains
low.

Problems in the electrical


connections between
control unit mc2 and inverter

Call Customer
Service Centre

Pressure value on DI lower


than minimum operating
pressure

Air demand too high

Reduce no. of service points /


add compressors in parallel

Internal or external leaks

Check leaks

Indication

G
B

Pressure value on DI constant


(does not increase)

P. 63 - Chap. 9 Troubleshooting

V-F
X

V-V

Segnalazione

Possibile causa

Intervento

Excessive FA clogging

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

Belts slipping

Call Customer
Service Centre

The machine is ready for start or is running and the


scheduled maintenance LED is ON

G
B

V-F

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace air lter
excess. clogging

FA clogged

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace air lter
XXX excess hours

FA to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace oil lter
XXX excess hours

FO to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FO
(see. par. 10.6)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace oil
XXX excess hours

Oil to be replaced for


scheduled maintenance

Replace oil
(see. par. 10.5)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace oil separator
XXX excess hours

FD to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FD
(see. par. 10.6)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Replace dryer lter
XXX excess hours

Dryer lters to be replaced for


scheduled maintenance

Call Customer
Service Centre

The machine is ready for start or is running with


critical functioning message
V-F
X

V-V
X

9.4

9.5

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Ambient
temperature low

Ambient temperature low

Heat ambient

Oil cooling low

Check functioning of the


electric fan and its fuses
FU3.
Call Customer
Service Centre

Oil radiator dirty

Call Customer
Service Centre

Oil low

Top up or change oil


(see. par. 10.5)

L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Compression temp.
High.

P. 64 - Chap. 9 Troubleshooting

V-F

V-V

Indication
L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Compression temp.
High.
L2 ashing
DI indicates:
Dewpoint probe error

Possible cause

Intervention

Excessive ambient or air


recirculation temperature

Improve air exchange and


check installation requirements

FO clogged

Replace FO
(rif. par. 10.6)

FD clogged

Replace FD
(see. par. 10.6)

Problems in the dew


temperature sensor or its
connection

Call Customer
Service Centre

The machine stops when it is running and warning


LED comes on
V-F

V-V

9.6

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Emergency
stop compress. - block

The PE button has been


pressed

Reset the PE button


(see. par. 7.2.2)

VA or solenoid valve problems

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Net pressure
too high - block

Call Customer
Service Centre

Net pressure too high caused


by other compressors

Check working pressure of all


compressors

Low voltage

Check voltage

Underscaled power cables

Check installation
requirements

Critical functioning
temperature conditions
(high ambient temperature, hot
air recirculation)

Check functioning conditions

FD clogged

Replace FD
(see. par. 10.6)

FA clogged

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

Star delta sequence


problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Motor thermal protection


problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Electrical motor problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Line voltage cutoff problems

Check line voltage

Oil cooling low

Check functioning of the


electric fan and its fuses
FU3.
Call Customer
Service Centre

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Compress.
motor overload - block

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Line voltage
cutoff - block

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Compression temp
too high - block

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V-F

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

Oil radiator dirty

Call Customer
Service Centre

Oil low

Top up or change oil


(see par. 10.5)

Excessive ambient or air


recirculation temperature

Improve air exchange and


check installation requirements

FD clogged

Replace FD
(see. par. 10.6)

FA clogged

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Replace air lter
excess hours. - block

FA to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FA
(see. par. 10.4)

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Replace oil lter
excess hours. - block

FO to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FO
(see. par. 10.6)

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Replace oil
excess hours. - block

Oil to be replaced for


scheduled maintenance

Replace oil
(see. par. 10.5)

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Replace oil separator
excess hours. - block

FD to be replaced for
scheduled maintenance

Replace FD
(see. par. 10.6)

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Replace dryer lter
excess hours. - block

Dryer lters to be replaced for


scheduled maintenance

Call Customer
Service Centre

Inverter problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

L1 ON
L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
INVERTER alarm
block

Problems in the electrical


connections between
control unit mc2 and inverter

Call Customer
Service Centre

L3 constant ON
DI indicates:
Compression temp
too high - block

9.7

Oil in the network


V-F
X

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

FD problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

Inefcient oil recovery

Call Customer
Service Centre

9.8

Oil in the machine


V-F

V-V

X
X

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

Leaking ttings

Fasten the ttings

Safety valve VS intervention

Call Customer
Service Centre

P. 66 - Chap. 9 Troubleshooting

V-F

V-V

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

FA leaks

Call Customer
Service Centre

9.9

Safety valve VS intervention


V-F

V-V

X
X

Indication

Possible cause

Intervention

Pressure detector problems

Call Customer
Service Centre

FD clogged

Replace FD
(par. 10.6)

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10

Maintenance

Perform the scheduled maintenance operations to maintain compressor performance.


Various routine maintenance operation can be carried out by user provided they are carried out by
skilled personnel.
If routine maintenance is provided by a Service Centre, the user cannot RESET the components even
if these have been replaced by the user (see paragraph 7.4.2.2)
Use only original spare parts
Instructions are provided in the following paragraphs.

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Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations

10.1

Operating cycle

The compressor unit consists of two rotors (male and female) with special asymmetrical prole, patented VT
series, mounted on rolling bearings, able to withstand axial and radial thrust. The male rotor is the driving rotor
while the female rotor is driven. The male rotor also rotates the female rotor. The two rotors are not however
in contact physically as they are separated by a thin lm of oil that protects the coupled surfaces. The male
rotor drives and the female rotor is driven. The two rotors are not in direct contact thanks to a thin lm of oil
which protects the coupled surfaces.
The oil serves various purposes. It lubricates the bearings and the rotors, eliminates the heat produced by
the compressed air, it creates an airtight uid seal and reduces hazardous gaps in the air-end unit.
In xed speed compressors, starting is of the delta-star type. During the star phase, intake valve VA is closed,
thus permitting no-load start-up with less effort and lower energy consumption.
After a preset time of a few seconds, the PC control unit invokes changeover to the delta connection; with a
short transient phase, the MP motor reaches rated rotation speed. The intake valve opens thus starting the
normal work cycle.
In variable speed compressors, the start-up phase takes place with acceleration of the electrical motor which,
powered by the inverter, is brought to maximum speed of rotation compatible with network pressure.
As soon as this is permitted by rotation speed, the intake valve VA opens and the machine work cycle
begins.
The air is drawn through the lter FA, passes into the air-end unit where it is mixed with the oil injected. The air is
gradually compressed and pushed into the separator receiver where initial oil separation occurs by gravity.
The air, which is still mixed with oil droplets, follows the shape of the receiver and passes through the oil
separator lter FD. Due to the effect of coalescence, the droplets of oil merge and are deposited on the bottom
of the lter from where they are routed towards the air-end unit by means of a pipe.
The puried air passes through the check and minimum pressure valve VR which opens only when a threshold
of approximately 4 bar is exceeded. This ensures correct system lubrication in all operating conditions.
The oil deposited on the bottom of receiver SS is conveyed under pressure to the oil radiator RO where it
is cooled. If the temperature of the oil is below the calibration value of the VT thermostatic valve, ow to the

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cooler is bypassed; the oil passes into lter FO and returns to the air end.
Temperature sensor STO inserted in the delivery stub pipe and connected to the microprocessor permits
constant monitoring of the temperature inside the air-end unit.
The capacity delivered is controlled differently on xed speed and variable speed machines. In xed speed
compressors, once the rated running pressure has been reached, the intake valve closes. The internal receiver
pressure is vented to reach a value of approximately 2 bars.
This value is obtained by means of minimal amount of intake air through the intake valve. This ensures that
the pressure required for correct system lubrication is maintained. Consequently, the machine can idle with
reduced power intake.
After the predened idling time, the machine stops, ready to start again automatically if the pressure drops
below the minimum threshold.
In variable speed compressors, the control system modies speed of rotation in order to reach and maintain
an average pressure between the minimum and maximum pressure set.
In the case of very low air consumption, once the maximum operating pressure has been reached, the compressor switches to idling as described for the xed speed compressor
In this case, the duration of the idling phase is shorter; at the end of this phase, the compressor stops, ready
for subsequent automatic restart.
The operator-controlled machine stopping phases also differ as regards the two types of compressor.
For xed speed machines, ordinary stopping is timed; the machine is set to idling and the receiver is
gradually discharged.
For variable speed machines, the stopping phase is controlled through ramping down of the motor, during
which the system is depressurised.
The machine is also protected against any type of overpressure (internal faults or faults in other compressors
in parallel).

10.2

General maintenance operation table


The following table shows all the maintenance operations required by the machine.

You will nd this symbol next to operations requiring the intervention of Service Centre
personnel

Operation

Reference

Check on
suction prelter

10.3

Replace
suction prelter

10.3

Check air lter

10.4

Replace
air lter

10.4

To be carried
out by a
Service Centre

After the
rst
100 hours

After the
rst
1000 hours

Every
500
hours

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Every
1000
hours

Every
2000
hours

Every
4000
hours

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Operation

Reference

To be carried
out by a
Service Centre

After the
rst
100 hours

After the
rst
1000 hours

Every
500
hours

Every
1000
hours

Every
2000
hours

Overhaul minimum
pressure valve
Overhaul
intake valve

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Replace
oil lter

10.6

Check - top up
oil level

10.5

Change
oil

10.5

Replace
separator lter

10.6

Check
oil recovery system
Check
tting tightness

Check
electrical terminal
connections
Drain
air-oil receiver
condensate

10.7

Clean
radiators
Clean
dryer condenser
Replace
air dryer lters
Check
belt tension and wear

Replace
drive belts

Check
settings and
adjustments
Check
safety device
operation

Every
4000
hours

* This frequency relates to operation in normally dust environments. In the case of critically dust
environments, the control panel may signal the need to replace the air lter before the scheduled maintenance
time. In this case, replace the lter as soon as possible. The skilled personnel employed for installation will
be able to objectively evaluate the environmental conditions

P. 70 - Chap. 10 Maintenance

10.3

Replacement of the suction prelter

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations
Operate on the outside of the compressor: back off the screws that support
panel PPA of the suction prelter.

PA

Access the inside of the compressor:


extract the grill of the intake prelter
and the lter element PA (Fig. 37)
Replace the lter element PA
Ret the grill of the intake prelter

PPA
Fig. 37
To reset the scheduled maintenance counter (for enabled users only), see paragraph 7.4.2.2.

10.4

Cleaning or replacing the air lter

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations

GENESIS - FORMULA - MODULO 5-5-15 kW / 7,5-20 hp (BA 51)

FA

Open the upper panel PS of the compressor cabinet, backing off the lock
screws
Open the front panel PF of the compressor cabinet using the key provided
Loosen the clip FFA shown in Fig. 38
and remove air lter FA
Clean the lter by directing a jet of air
inside it or replace the filter as prescribed in the maintenance schedule.
Do not use uids or detergents to clean
the lter

FFA
Fig. 38

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Insert the lter fully on the intake valve


Fasten the clip.
Replace panels PS and PF of the
compressor cabinet
To reset the scheduled maintenance counter (for enabled users only), see paragraph 7.4.2.2.

GENESIS - FORMULA - MODULO 15 kW / 20 hp (BA 69)

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GENESIS - FORMULA:
Open the corner panel SPA of the compressor cabinet using the key provided
MODULO:
Open the lter panel SF of the compressor cabinet using the key provided
Release the front part of the lter container CF pressing on the two fastening
tabs (Fig. 39)
Remove air lter FA from its housing as
shown in Fig. 40
Clean the lter by directing a jet of air
inside it or replace the filter as prescribed in the maintenance schedule.
Do not use uids or detergents to clean
the lter

Fig. 39

CF

Replace lter FA inserting it fully


Re-attach the front part of the lter container CF pressing on the two fastening
tabs
GENESIS - FORMULA:
Replace the corner panel SPA of the
compressor cabinet
MODULO:
Replace the lter panel SF of the compressor cabinet

FA
Fig. 40
To reset the scheduled maintenance counter (for enabled users only), see paragraph 7.4.2.2.

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Checking oil level, topping up and changing the oil

10.5

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations

Checking oil level and topping up


Check the level of the oil in the machine circuit frequently when the machine has been stopped for at least
thirty minutes.
This operation is very simple: inspect the oil level on the level reference tube TRL (Fig.41) after disassembling
the front panel PF
The oil level must be visible but must not exceed the RLMAX maximum level reference.
When the level of the lubricant is close to the minimum limit of the level reference tube TRL, top up the oil.
Never let the oil drop to a level which is no longer visible through the reference level tube
TRL!
Maximum level is reached when the oil laps the edge of the maximum level reference RLMAX during top-up
.
Top up when required, as follows:
Remove the front panel PF using the
key provided
Loosen oil ller plug TO. Be careful not
to lose the seal (Fig. 42)

TRL

Use a funnel to pour oil into the ller


sleeve (Fig. 42)

RLMAX

Top up the oil level using only the


amount indicated in paragraph 4.7

RLMIN

Avoid too much oil!!! Ensure the


level of the oil does not exceed the
maximum reference level RLM (Fig.
41)

Fig. 41

Check that the seal of the plug is correctly positioned and fasten the plug (not
too tightly)
Replace the front panel PF using the
key provided

Fig. 42

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Changing the oil


Change the oil at the frequency indicated in the scheduled maintenance table of paragraph 10.2 or when you
plan to use a different oil from that in the machine.
Carry out this operation when the oil is still warm so that its viscosity is low and uidity high.
Caution: lubricant temperature must not be sufcient to cause burns.
Proceed as follows:
Remove the front panel PF using the
key provided
Loosen oil ller plug TO. Be careful not
to lose the seal (Fig. 43)

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Connect tting R provided, which must


communicate with a suitable collection
recipient, to tting DO after unscrewing
the safety plug (Fig. 44)
Open drain valve RSO and drain the
lubricant (Fig. 44)
After draining, close oil drain valve
RSO
Rell with oil as described in the Checking oil level/topping up paragraph
(Fig. 43)

TO

Fig. 43

Check that the seal of plug TO is correctly positioned and fasten the plug (not
too tightly)
Replace the front panel PF using the key
provided
Open the shut-off valve between the
compressor and the distribution line.
Switch the circuit breaker on and carry
out a test start-up.
Let the compressor run for a few minutes
and then make a visual inspection for
any oil leaks

RSO

Check the oil level again as indicated


in the Checking oil level/topping up
and if necessary top up

DO
Fig. 44

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Remember that waste oil, condensate and all machine lters are polluting materials that must
be disposed of in compliance with local legislation

To reset the scheduled maintenance counter (for enabled users only), see paragraph 7.4.2.2.

Replacing the oil lter and the separator lter

10.6

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations
Remove the front panel PF using the
key provided

FO

Remove the top panel PS using the key


provided
Loosen the oil lter cartridge FO using
the specic key provided (Fig. 45)
Lubricate the seal before tting the new
cartridge (Fig. 46)
Fasten the lter and tighten by hand.
Do not use tools to fasten the cartridge
as these may damage its structure!

Fig. 45

Open the shut-off valve between


the compressor and the distribution
line. Switch the circuit breaker on and
carry out a test start-up
Let the compressor run for a few minutes
and then make a visual inspection for
any oil leaks
Check the oil level again as indicated
in the Checking oil level/topping up
paragraph and if necessary top up
Replace the upper panel PS and the
front panel PF

Fig. 46
Remember that waste oil, condensate and all machine lters are polluting materials that must
be disposed of in compliance with local legislation

To reset the scheduled maintenance counter (for enabled users only), see paragraph 7.4.2.2.

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10.7

Draining the condensate

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations

If the machine is equipped with dryer and/or air reservoir, the mc2 control unit assures timed, programmable
activation of the solenoid valve of the condensate drain.
On machines equipped with dryer, with or without air reservoir, condensate drainage can be checked using
the sleeve located on the rear panel PP
On machines equipped with air reservoir, condensate drainage is checked using the solenoid valve located
underneath the air reservoir SA
Air receiver

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To eliminate the condensate that forms in the air receiver, proceed as follows:
Place a suitable drip tray under the
condensate discharge valve RSC,
which is located under the SA
receiver

RSC
SA

Ensure that the intercept valve between


the compressor and the distribution line
is closed
Open the condensate discharge valve
RSC (g. 47), using pliers if necessary
Leave the condensate to drain until the
tank is completely empty

Fig. 47

Close the valve RSC


Remember that waste oil, condensate and all machine lters are polluting materials that must
be disposed of in compliance with local legislation

Air-oil separator receiver


Drain the condensate accumulated in the air-oil separator frequently, by exploiting the uid stratication
principle
The frequency of this operation will depend on environmental conditions (e.g. low temperature, high humidity)
and the frequency of compressor cold starts.
In order to carry out this operation, you must stop the compressor at least an hour before
intervening

P. 76 - Chap. 10 Maintenance

Remove the front panel PF with the key


provided

RSC

Connect tting R provided, which must


communicate with a suitable collection
recipient, to tting DO after unscrewing
the safety plug (Fig. 48)

SA

RSO

Partially open drain valve RSO (Fig.


48)
Follow the operation and close oil drain
valve RSO as soon as oil starts owing
out

Check the oil level and top up, if


required, as described in the paragraph
Checking the level and topping up
Replace the safety plug and the PF
panel

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DO
Fig. 48

The air receiver and separator condensate should be drained manually on a weekly basis - or more
frequently. The user is responsible for this maintenance operation.

10.8

Replacing the fuses

Before performing any maintenance operations read the operator safety precautions in
chapter 5 carefully. These precautions must be followed scrupulously for all maintenance
operations
GENESIS - FORMULA:
Open the corner panel SPA of the compressor cabinet using the key provided
MODULO:
Open the electric box panel SCE using
the key provided
Replace the damaged fuses. Follow
the amperage specications provided
in paragraphs 12.8, 12.9
Fig. 49

GENESIS - FORMULA:
Close the corner panel SPA
MODULO:
Close the electric box panel SCE

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Spare Parts and


Service Centres

11

The Manufacturer provides an efcient after-sales service through a large service network and a Technical
Department for solving any problems.
Always specify the compressor model and serial number when communicating with Authorized Service
Centres and the Manufacturer.
To locate the service Centre closest to the compressor installation site, call or send a fax to:

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Fax:

(+44) 01869-326226

(+44) 01869-326216

E-mail: support@abac.co.uk

Spare parts and consumable material codes

11.1

The following tables show the most commonly used spare parts. Contact an authorised service Centre for
other spare parts.
Model

Pressure

bar

Air
lter
Code

8
10

5.5

13

FORMULA
GENESIS

13

Suction
prelter

Transmission
belts

Code

Code

Code

9056237

9623572

(2) 9075257

9056282

8
10

Separator lter

9056238
9056293

15

7.5

Oil
lter
Code

(2) 9075256
9056237

9623572

9056282

15

11

13

9056293

9056113

9056292

9623572

13

9056113

9056292

9623572

13

(3) 9075291
(3) 9075215
(3) 9075262

8
10

(2) 9075254

(3) 9075211
9056293

15

15
BA 69

(2) 9075215
(2) 9075256

8
10

(2) 9075290

(2) 9075291

15

15
BA 51

(2) 9075236
(2) 9075257

8
10

(2) 9075236
(2) 9075290

9056238
9056293

(2) 9075290

(3) 9075256
9618034

9056113

9056292

9623572

15

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(3) 9075254
(3) 9075262
(3) 9075215

Model

Pressure

Air
lter

Oil
lter

Separator lter

Suction
prelter

Transmission
belts

bar

Code

Code

Code

Code

Code

8
10

5.5

13

9056937

8
10
13

9623572

13

9623572

9056934

15
BA 69

(2) 9075236
(2) 9075290
(2) 9075257
(2) 9075291

9056937

9056935

9056943

9623572

15

15
BA 51

(2) 9075236

(2) 9075256
9056942

8
10

11

(2) 9075290
(2) 9075290

9056933
9056937

15

MODULO

9056942
9056934

15

7.5

(2) 9075257

9056933

(2) 9075215
(2) 9075254
(2) 9075256

(3) 9075211

10

(3) 9075291

13

9056937

9056935

9056943

9623572

(3) 9075215

15

(3) 9075262

(3) 9075256

10
13

9056939

9056935

9056943

9623572

15

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(3) 9075254
(3) 9075262
(3) 9075215

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Diagrams

Hydraulic-pneumatic plant diagram

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P. 80 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

12.1

Legend
1
2

2.1
2.2

Air lter
Intake unit
Air lter clogging sensor

3
4

Drive
Motor

Air-end unit

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

Separator reservoir
Safety valve
Oil level indicator
Air-oil mix temperature sensor
Oil drain outlet

7
8

Thermostatic valve
Oil lter

Air-oil exchanger

10

Oil recovery

11

Separator lter

12

Minimum pressure and check valve

13

Air-air exchanger

14

Net pressure transducer

15

16

15.1
15.2
15.3
16.1
16.2
16.3
16.4

Drying unit (only in equipped versions)


Air dryer
Dew temperature sensor
Automatic condensate drain
Air receiver unit (only in equipped versions)
Air receiver
Safety valve
Discharge valve
Condensate drain
(only for versions equipped with receiver without air dryer)
P. 81 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

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Power circuit wiring diagram 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines without air dryer

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P. 82 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

12.2

Power circuit wiring diagram 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines with air dryer

12.3

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P. 83 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

Power circuit wiring diagram 11 kW


Machines with inverter

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P. 84 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

12.4

Auxiliary circuit wiring diagram 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines without air dryer

12.5

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P. 85 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

Auxiliary circuit wiring diagram 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines with air dryer

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P. 86 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

12.6

Auxiliary circuit wiring diagram 11 kW


Machines with inverter

12.7

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P. 87 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

Wiring diagram for component location 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines without air dryer

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P. 88 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

12.8

Wiring diagram for component location 5,5 - 15 kW


Machines with air dryer

12.9

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P. 89 - Chap. 12 Diagrams

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