Air Control 3 – Lento

Functional description

Version: 2.26
Issue: 06.08.2012
Contents
1 General............................................................................................................ 4
2 Hardware ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Micro-processor logic ................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Keyboard: ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Display: ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Analogue inputs.......................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Digital inputs .............................................................................................................. 6
2.6 Digital outputs ............................................................................................................ 6
2.7 Networking ................................................................................................................. 6
2.8 Power supplies, terminals, housing ............................................................................ 6
2.9 Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 7

3 Default display................................................................................................ 9
3.1 Loading (F1 loading) ................................................................................................ 10
3.2 GLW status (F2 GLW) ............................................................................................ 11
3.3 Service (F3 service) .................................................................................................. 12
3.4 System information (F4 system info) ....................................................................... 13
3.5 Network pressure diagram (F1 network pressure) ................................................... 13
3.6 Compr. final temp. diagram (F2 compression temperature) .................................... 15
3.7 Air volume diagram (F3 Air volume/day)................................................................ 16
3.8 Air volume weekly profile (F4 Air volume/weekly) ................................................ 17

4 Menu system ................................................................................................. 18

4.1 Limit values menu .................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Operating settings menu ........................................................................................... 22
4.3 Servicing intervals menu .......................................................................................... 23
4.4 Timer menu .............................................................................................................. 25
4.4.1 Compressor switching times ............................................................................. 25
4.4.2 Compressor timings .......................................................................................... 26
4.4.3 GLW timings..................................................................................................... 27
4.4.4 GLW timings..................................................................................................... 28
4.4.5 Channel X priority timings ............................................................................... 29
4.5 Fault memory menu ................................................................................................. 30
4.6 Display settings menu .............................................................................................. 31
4.6.1 Diagrams ........................................................................................................... 32
4.6.2 Text ................................................................................................................... 34

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 4.7 Configuration menu.................................................................................................. 35
4.7.1 Frequency converter menu ............................................................................... 36
4.7.2 Communication menu ....................................................................................... 38
4.7.3 Heating.............................................................................................................. 39
4.8 Load change menu ................................................................................................... 40
4.8.1 Priorities menu .................................................................................................. 41
4.9 Accessories menu ..................................................................................................... 42
4.9.1 Input configuration ........................................................................................... 42
4.9.2 Output configuration ......................................................................................... 44
4.9.3 Timings - Outputs 1-4 ....................................................................................... 45
4.10 Diagnostics menu ..................................................................................................... 46

5 Programme cycle .......................................................................................... 47

5.1 Modes: ...................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 Operating modes (see also 4.2) ................................................................................ 48
5.3 Switching on procedure:........................................................................................... 49
5.4 Switching off procedure: .......................................................................................... 49
5.5 Shutdown time: ........................................................................................................ 49
5.6 Safety pressure: ........................................................................................................ 49
5.7 "Supplementary heating" function: (refer also to: 4.7.1 and 3)................................ 50
5.8 Maintenance intervals: ............................................................................................. 50
5.9 System data default settings: .................................................................................... 50
5.10 Automatic restart procedure ..................................................................................... 50
5.11 Function „Water supply“: ......................................................................................... 51
5.12 Function „Cooling water pump“ .............................................................................. 51

6 Messages....................................................................................................... 52
6.1 Faults ........................................................................................................................ 52
6.2 Warnings/Servicing .................................................................................................. 53
6.3 Fault in the control unit programming memory ....................................................... 55

7 Supplementary modules ............................................................................... 56

7.1 Analogue output module .......................................................................................... 56
7.2 Special module for “Lento”...................................................................................... 56
7.3 Internal BLS - modules ............................................................................................ 57
7.4 Accessory modules ................................................................................................... 58
7.5 Expansion modules (visualization) .......................................................................... 59

8 System .......................................................................................................... 60
8.1 Codes used in the programme: ................................................................................. 60
8.2 Software history (AC3-Lento) ................................................................................. 61
8.3 Transferring a new programme to the control unit................................................... 63

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1 General
The control unit consists of the following functional blocks:

- Microprocessor logic (with EEPROM memory for data back-up) for all control,
monitoring and display functions;

- Keyboard with 10 keys for switching the compressor on and off, and for entering
recommended and limit settings;

- customer-specific LCD display for showing the current actual and recommended
parameters and the operating status, plus faults/warnings;

- Analogue processing of network pressure and compressor temperature;

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

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2 Hardware

2.1 Micro-processor logic

- 16-bit microcontroller with Watchdog
- Power failure detection (mains failure > 30 ms)
- 512 kbytes Flash EPROM
- 512 byte EEPROM (for data backup)
- 128 kbytes RAM

2.2 Keyboard:
- Ruggedized touchpad keyboard
- 10 keys
- Customised finish

2.3 Display:
- 240 × 128 pixels LCD graphics display
- LED background lighting
- 2 LEDs (green and red)

2.4 Analogue inputs

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

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

2.6 Digital outputs

- 6 relay outputs, contacts with common connection, 250V AC 6A,
including an output with varistor for solenoid valve connection
Capacity of the common connection: 250 V AC 6A
- 1 relay output, changeover switch, 250V AC, 6A;

2.7 Networking
- RS485 interface

2.8 Power supplies, terminals, housing

- Power supplies:
10V AC (8VA), max pre-circuit-breaker T 1.0 A
18V AC (8VA), max pre-circuit-breaker T 0.5 A
± 10%, 50/60 Hz;

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

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

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2.9 Wiring

Pin 1 Earthing lead for electronics

Pin 2 0V (10V AC) [ „AC3-Version 2007“: not used ]
Pin 3 10V (10V AC) [ „AC3-Version 2007“: not used ]
Pin 4 0V (18V AC)
Pin 5 18V (18V AC)

Pin 6 Common terminal for pins 7-12

Pin 7 Relay output 1, mains protection (A01.0)
Pin 8 Relay output 2, star protection (A01.1)
Pin 9 Relay output 3, delta protection (A01.2)
Pin 10 Relay output 4, solenoid valve (with varistor) (A01.3)
Pin 11 Relay output 5, supplementary heating/fan (A01.4)
Pin 12 Relay output 7, (programmable) (A01.6)

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

Pin 14 Relay 6, common
Pin 15 Relay 6, contact

Pin 16 Shielding connection

Pin 17 Analogue inputs, earth (AE00 – AE02)
Pin 18 KTY-1, signal (compressor temperature) (AE02)
Pin 19 KTY-2, signal (dew point temperature) (AE01)
Pin 20 4-20mA input signal (network pressure) (AE00)
Pin 21 4-20mA input, 18V DC sensor voltage

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

Pin 23 Digital input 7, Remote ON/OFF or GLW OK (E02.6)
Pin 24 Digital input 6, Fault: EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN (E02.5)
Pin 25 Digital input 5, Warning: Speed reduction (E02.4)
Pin 26 Digital input 4, Fault: Water level (E02.3)
Pin 27 Digital input 3, Fault: Excess pressure (E02.2)
Pin 28 Digital input 2, Fault: Current overload (E02.1)
Pin 29 Digital input 1, (PTC) Fault: Motor temperature (E02.0)
Pin 30 12V DC (PTC) sensor voltage
Pin 31 24V DC sensor voltage

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 Pin 32 RS485/RS232 common Option:
Pin 33 RS485/RS232 RXD Interface
Pin 34 RS485/RS232 TXD 
Pin 35 RS485/RS232 power supply 

Pin 36 Signal B 
Pin 37 Signal A Option:
Pin 38 GNDx Connection for
pin 39 18V AC MK200 modules
pin 40 18V AC 

Kl. 41 analog output (-)  Option:

Kl. 42 analog output (+) Connection for
Kl. 43 GNDx (PE)  internal analog output
   (only: AC3-Version 2007)

N.B.

If an RS485 module is plugged in, then the 2-pin DIP switch, which adjoins pin 35 on
the rear of the board, must be switched to "OFF" before.

When “AC3-Version 2007”, then there is always a RS485-Port and with the DIP-
switches the terminating-resistors for the RS485-Port are activated/deactivated.

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3 Default display
After the power supply is switched on at the control unit, the following welcome screen
appears for approximately 4 seconds:

Welcome to
ALMiG Kompressoren GmbH

Air Control 3 - LENTO

Version: 2.25

This then switches to the default display:

This shows the current network pressure, the end of compression temperature, date and time,
plus some status information.

The lower toolbar shows the current assignment of the F1 - F4 function keys.

Use the  and  arrow keys in the default display to change this assignment.


 

Press the relevant function key to display the corresponding information screen.

By pressing “F1” and „▲“ the heating function can be activated.

By pressing “F2” and „▲“ the heating function can be deactivated ( see also item 4.7.3 and
item 5.7 ).

After pressing “ENTER” the dew point temperature is displayed for 10 seconds.

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3.1 Loading (F1 loading)
This diagram shows the total, load and no load runtime, plus the shut down times, as a bar
chart. The bars also show the current value for each parameter.

The topmost bar shows the total runtime. The diagram is scaled to this bar.

The second bar moves from left to right and shows the previous runtime under load.

The third bar moves from right to left and shows the previous runtime under no load. This
type of display was chosen to clarify the ratio between the load and no load runtime.

The sum of the second and third bars gives the total runtime again.

The fourth bar shows the shut down time. If this bar is longer than the total runtime, then it is
cut off behind.

The lower part of the window shows the amount of air in m3 produced by this compressor to
date. To calculate this value, the runtime under load and the maximum delivered volume
under Configuration are used and summed to the nearest second.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.2 GLW status (F2 GLW)
This screen can only be selected if GLW is activated with YES in the baseload selection
menu.

The diagram gives a graphical representation of the status of the individual compressors in the
GLW series at a GLW of up to five compressors (a GLW supplementary module).

The Fault and No Load stages are only shown for the K2 - K5 compressors if the
corresponding reports (Fault and Motor Running) are wired to the supplementary module.
Otherwise only the Load stages (compressor is required) [are shown].

In a GLW with up to 9 compressors (two GLW supplementary modules) the graphics appear
as follows.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.3 Service (F3 service)
This diagram shows the status of the servicing intervals.

This means:

1 - Air filter servicing interval (abbreviated in German to ASF)

2 - Water filter servicing interval (abbreviated in German to WAF)
4 - Motor lubrication servicing interval
5 - Compressor servicing interval

The length of the bar also represents the duration of the relevant servicing interval.
The bar filling and the number displayed shows the hours remaining.

The bar is scaled to represent the longest servicing interval.

When the remaining time before the next service falls below 100 hours, the associated bar
starts to flash.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.4 System information (F4 system info)
This screen displays system-specific data.

Type plate – Air Control 3 SCW

Model: LENTO 15
Factory-No.: 216200
EDP-No.: 217.00125
Consignment-No.:
Schematic-No.: 137.00401
Software-Version: 2.25
Installation on: 06.08.2012

Use the code to change the text/numbers (model, works, computer, commission and wiring
diagram) in the menu (see below).

The installation date is taken as the day on which the total runtime first exceeds 10 hours.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

3.5 Network pressure diagram (F1 network pressure)

This diagram plots the network pressure against time. Set the sampling rate in the
"Display parameters => Diagrams" menu.

The scaling of the graph is changed as follows via the scale labelling.

First press the  and  arrow keys to select the setting.

Then press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. This changes the labelling of the function
keys.

Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the position with the flashing cursor. Press the
F1 and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left.

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Press F3 to end entry mode without accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the
relevant setting. You revert automatically to select mode if you edit a pressure axis setting or a
minute setting on the time axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time,
then the cursor simply jumps to the right or to the next number.

When changing a scale value on the time axis, ensure that the display is not in X-Auto mode,
i.e. delete the X-AUTO ON text at the bottom centre of the display, as entering a time setting
is otherwise void. If X-AUTO is activated, then the latest measurements are displayed
(number of measurements is set in the "Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu); the time axis
settings are also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the pressure axis is always
possible, independently of X-AUTO.

After the change is completed, the graph is depicted to the new scale.

Function keys in select mode:

Press the F1 key to activate or de-activate X-AUTO.

The F2 key is used to reset the scale division to the default settings set in the
"Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu.

The F3 key deletes the recorded measurements in all time diagrams.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.6 Compr. final temp. diagram (F2 compression temperature)
This diagram plots the compression final temperature against time. Set the sampling rate in
the "Display parameters => Diagrams" menu.

The scaling of the graph is changed as follows via the scale labelling.

First press the  and  arrow keys to select the setting.

Then press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. This changes the labelling of the function
keys.

Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the position with the flashing cursor. Press the
F1 and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press F3 to end entry mode
without accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the relevant setting. You revert
automatically to select mode if you edit a temperature axis setting or a minute setting on the
time axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time, then the cursor simply
moves to the right or to the next number.

When changing a scale value on the time axis, ensure that the display is not in X-Auto mode,
i.e. delete the X-AUTO ON text at the bottom centre of the display, as entering a time setting
is otherwise void. If X-AUTO is activated, then the latest measurements are displayed
(number of measurements is set in the "Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu); the time axis
settings are also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the temperature axis is
always possible, independently of X-AUTO.

The graph is depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.

Function keys in select mode:

Press the F1 key to activate or de-activate X-AUTO.

The F2 key is used to reset the scale division to the default settings set in the
"Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu.

The F3 key deletes the recorded measurements in all time diagrams.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.7 Air volume diagram (F3 Air volume/day)
This diagram plots the compressed air delivered against time. Set the sampling rate in the
"Display parameters => Diagrams" menu.

The scaling of the graph is changed as follows via the scale labelling.

First press the  and  arrow keys to select the setting.

Then press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. This changes the labelling of the function
keys.

Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the position with the flashing cursor. Press the
F1 and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press F3 to end entry mode
without accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the relevant setting. You revert
automatically to select mode if you edit a delivered volume axis setting or a minute setting on
the time axis. If the ENTER key is pressed when changing a date or time, then the cursor
simply jumps to the right or to the next number.

When changing a scale value on the time axis, ensure that the display is not in X-Auto mode,
i.e. delete the X-AUTO ON text at the bottom centre of the display, as entering a time setting
is otherwise void. If X-AUTO is activated, then the latest measurements are displayed
(number of measurements is set in the "Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu); the time axis
settings are also constantly overwritten at the same time. Changing the delivered volume axis
is always possible, independently of X-AUTO.

The graph is depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.

Function keys in select mode

Press the F1 key to activate or de-activate X-AUTO.

The F2 key is used to reset the scale division to the default settings set in the
"Anzeigeparameter->Diagramme" menu.

The F3 key deletes the recorded measurements in all time diagrams.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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3.8 Air volume weekly profile (F4 Air volume/weekly)
This diagram shows the daily delivered volumes each day over a week.

The scaling of the bars is changed as follows via the scale labelling.

First press the  and  arrow keys to select the setting.

Then press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. This changes the labelling of the function
keys.

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

The bars are depicted to the new scale after the change is completed.

Press F4 to return to the default display.

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4 Menu system
Use the INFO key to access each of the default display screens in the menu.

You will be prompted initially to enter the code:

Now press the  and  arrow keys to change the position with the flashing cursor. Press the
F1 and F2 keys to move the cursor to the right or to the left. Press the ENTER key to accept
the setting. If a valid code is entered, then the associated authorisation is released and the
main menu opened, or the relevant function listed (see Appendix). The main menu also opens
if an invalid code is entered, but you cannot then make any changes.

If the service- or factory-code is entered in the ON state, then a warning message appears, as
the parameters for these code levels must only be changed in the OFF state.

Press F4 to return to the default display without switching off the compressor.
Press F3 to switch off the compressor and open the main menu.

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The main menu contains the following sub-menus:

Press F4 to return to the default display.

The menu system is operated as follows:

Press the  and  arrow keys to select the desired menu heading.

Selecting sub-menus:

Press the ENTER key to branch to the desired sub-menu.

Changing numbers

Press the ENTER key, if this is allowed, to switch to edit mode. In edit mode, the selection
arrow flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor underneath a number.

Function keys are changed as follows:

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

When numbers are changed, the permissible input limits are monitored on each occasion.
Thus, if an attempt is made to enter a value outside the permissible range, the value is set to
its upper or lower limit after the key is pressed.

Changing text

Some parameters are listed with text rather than numbers, so as to clarify the underlying
functionality. These are changed in the same way as parameters with numbers.

If allowed, press the ENTER key to switch to edit mode. In edit mode, the selection arrow
flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor underneath the text.

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Function keys are changed as follows:

Now press the  and  keys to change the text (value). Press F3 to end entry mode without
accepting the setting. Press the ENTER key to accept the set text (value). You then revert
automatically to select mode.

Again, as with number changes, the permissible input limits are monitored on each occasion.

Changing character sequences (text editing):

Pressing the ENTER key, if this is allowed, switches to edit mode or branches to the desired
sub-menu. In edit mode, the selection arrow flashes at the start of menu line and the cursor
underneath the letter to be changed.

Function keys are changed as follows:

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

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4.1 Limit values menu
The pressure and temperature limit values are in this menu:

Title Description/range/default setting E

Switch-on pressure Lower value for pressure control
Range: 3.5 bar - upper pressure threshold
Default setting dependent on machine type
Switch-off pressure Upper value for pressure control K
Range: Switch-on pressure - maximum pressure
(Configuration menu)
Default setting dependent on machine type
Safety pressure Maximum permissible pressure for fault resolution -
is 0.8 bar above the maximum pressure for the
machine (Display only!)
Minimum pressure Only relevant for LLC-slave: if the line pressure falls K
below the minimum pressure a warning “warning:
minimum pressure” will be displayed. The compressor
will switch to internal pressure control as long as the
message is pending and has not been acknowledged.
Value range: 0.0bar – (switch-off pressure – 0.1bar)
Default: 0.0 bar
Minimum final compression Minimum permissible compression final temperature -
temperature Fixed value 5°C
Display only
Maximum compression final Maximum permissible compression final temperature -
temperature Fixed value 60°C
Display only
Dew point max. Maximum dew point temperature K
Range: 0°C to +50°C
Default: +20°C

Monitoring of dew point temperature is deactivated

if “dew point max.” is programmed to 0°C !
Dew point min. Minimum dew point temperature K
Range: -10°C to +50°C
Default: -4°C
Dew point error Reaching “dew point min” or “dew point max” while K
running causes a fault (otherwise: warning)
Default: NO

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

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4.2 Operating settings menu
This menu contains the general settings.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Tracking time Motor tracking time in automatic mode S
Range: 10 - 1200 seconds
Default setting: 120 seconds
Shutdown time Motor tracking time with manual cutout and delay S
with automatic restart
Range: 0 - 60 seconds
Default setting: 45 seconds
Run-up time Duration of star phase S
Range: 3 - 30 seconds
Default setting: 15 seconds
Automatic restart Start after power restored K
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Mode: Behaviour during load switching K
Range: AUTOMATIC
LOAD/NO LOAD
Default setting: AUTOMATIC
Maximum pressure drop Maximum pressure drop S
Range: 0.0 - 9.9 bar
Default setting: 0.5 bar
Maximum switchovers Maximum motor switchovers per hour S
Range: 1 - 55 per hour
Default setting: 2 per hour
Switching cycles monitored (de-)activation of monitoring of motor starts S
Range: NO/YES
Default: NO
Delay pressure bearing Max. time for pressure build-up in the bearing S
Range: 10 – 600 s
Default setting: 120 s

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Max. dif.pres. waterfilter Max. time for “fault: diff.press. waterfilter” if the S
signal of the corresponding input is missing
Range: 1 – 48 h
Default setting: 1 h
Open time SV3 Opening time for the discharge valve after changeover S
“load => no load”
Range: 0 – 500 s
Default setting: 70 s
Delay water-max. Delay for signal “water-max.” (e06.4) S
Range: 1 – 100 minutes
Default setting: 1 minutes
Max. time drainage Max. time for opening valve “drainage” (a06.3) S
Range: 1 – 300 s
Default setting: 180 s
Time water supply Opening time for the water supply valve S
(see item 5.11)
Range: 0 – 180 s
Default setting: 0s

Cooling water pump on Threshold for starting the cooling water pump S
Range: „Cooling water pump off“ – 60°C
Default setting: 52°C
Cooling water pump off Threshold for stopping the cooling water pump S
Range: 0°C – „Cooling water pump on“
Default setting: 49°C
Cooling water pump Follw-up time for stopping the cooling water pump S
follow-up time Range: 0 – 5 min.
Default setting: 0 min. (=> option deactivated!)

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

4.3 Servicing intervals menu

This menu contains the recommended servicing intervals and the hours run counter.

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Title Description/range/default setting E
Air filter (ASF) servicing Recommended air filter servicing interval S
interval Range: 0 - 20000 hours
Default setting: depending on machine type
Waterl filter (WAF) servicing Recommended water filter servicing interval S
interval Range: 0 - 20000 hours
Default setting: depending on machine type
Compressor servicing interval Recommended compressor servicing interval S
Range: 0 - 20000 hours
Default setting: depending on machine type
Maintenance motor Recommended motor lubrication maintenance interval S
Range: 0 - 20000 hours
Default setting: depending on machine type
Runtime Elapsed runtime (motor on) W
Range: 0 - 999999 hours
Default setting: 0 hours
Runtime on load Elapsed runtime on load W
Range: 0 - 999999 hours
Default setting: 0 hours
Shutdown times Elapsed shutdown time (system on/motor off) W
Range: 0 - 999999 hours
Default setting: 0 hours
Total volume delivered The calculated volume delivered to date by the W
compressor from the set maximum
Range: 0 - 999999999 m3
Default setting: 0 m3

When the recommended servicing interval is accepted, the associated servicing interval
restarts automatically.

The Acknowledge key (F3) is only visible from the service code. Use this key to reset the
selected service interval.

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

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4.4 Timer menu

Title Description/range/default setting E

Date/time Setting of the current date and time K
N.B.: The setting will only be accepted in the real
time clock if the seconds are confirmed by pressing
the ENTER key.

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

4.4.1 Compressor switching times

This menu defines the on and off times for the compressor.

There are 7 programming times available (timer - channels K1 to K7). These channels are
connected as an OR gate, i.e. the compressor runs if at least one channel allows it.

In the example illustrated above, the compressor runs from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to
Thursday, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and is off on Saturday and Sunday.

To switch the compressor ON on one or more days, the relevant days must be selected and the
timer for each set to midnight.

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Title Description/range/default setting E
Timer channels Switching the compressor timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
K1 - K7 Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.

Press F4 to return to the timer menu.

4.4.2 Compressor timings

This menu defines the compressor timings (pressure raising/pressure lowering).

There are 7 programming times and 7 pressure ranges available (channels K1 to K7).

The channels are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current
time. As soon as a valid channel has been found, the current lower and upper pressure
thresholds (at item 4.1) are replaced by the values for this channel. If no valid channel is
found, then the default settings in the "Grenzwerte [Limit Settings]" menu apply (see item
4.1).

In the example illustrated above, the compressor's governed pressure range for the whole of
Saturday and Sunday is set to switch on at 4.0 bar and to switch off at 6.0 bar.

For example, the 2nd channel illustrated above is not active, as no day was selected.

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Title Description/range/default setting E
Timer channels Switching the compressor timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
KX Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
(X => 1 – 7) order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.
Lower pressure threshold X Lower compressor pressure threshold which is to K
(X => 1 – 7) apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
Upper pressure threshold X Upper compressor pressure threshold which is to K
(X => 1 – 7) apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.

Press F4 to return to the timer menu.

4.4.3 GLW timings

This menu defines the on and off times for the GLW.
Only for GLW master (see item 4.8) !

There are 7 programming times available (timer - channels K1 to K7).

These channels are connected as an OR gate, i.e. the GLW is active if at least one channel is
active (programming as under item 4.4.1).

To switch the GLW ON on one or more days, the relevant days must be selected and the timer
for each set to midnight.

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Title Description/range/default setting E
Timer channels Switching the GLW timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
K1 - K7 Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.

Press F4 to return to the timer menu.

4.4.4 GLW timings

This menu defines the GLW pressure timings (raising/lowering).

Only for GLW master (see item 4.8) !

There are 7 programming times and 7 pressure ranges available (channels K1 to K7).

The channels are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current
time. As soon as a valid channel has been found, the current GLW lower and upper pressure
thresholds (at item 4.8) are replaced by the values for this channel.

If no valid channel is found, then the default settings in the "Baseload selection [GLW]" menu
apply (see item 4.8).

Title Description/range/default setting E

Timer channels Switching the compressor timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
KX Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
(X => 1 – 7) order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.

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Lower pressure threshold X Baseload selection - lower pressure threshold which is K
(X => 1 – 7) to apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
Upper pressure threshold X Load change - upper pressure threshold which is to K
(X => 1 – 7) apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.

Press F4 to return to the timer menu.

4.4.5 Channel X priority timings

This menu defines the timings for priority changeover of the GLW
Only for GLW master (see item 4.8.1).

There are 7 programming times and 7 priority lists available (channels K1 to K7).
The channels are scanned from top to bottom for the programming relevant for the current
time. As soon as a valid channel has been found, the current priorities for compressors in the
GLW (at item 4.8) are replaced by the values for this channel.

If no valid channel is found, then the default settings in the Baseload selection menu apply
(see item 4.8).

Title Description/range/default setting E

Timer channels Switching the compressor timer on and off K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
KX Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
(X => 1 – 7) order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.
Lower pressure threshold X Baseload selection - lower pressure threshold which is K
(X => 1 – 7) to apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.
Upper pressure threshold X Load change - upper pressure threshold which is to K
(X => 1 – 7) apply during the time programmed in the same
channel.

Press F4 to return to the timer menu.

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4.5 Fault memory menu
This screen displays the last 20 services, warnings and faults, with information on their date
and time.

Entered events are sorted after the time they occurred. The latest entry occupies the first
position, etc.

At the start of each line of the fault memory is the item number (01 - 20), followed by a
warning triangle for a warning or service, or a tool for a fault. If this symbol is flashing, this
means that the relevant report is still active. This is followed by the date (without the year)
and time (without the seconds) when the displayed service, warning or fault occurred.

Use the  and  arrow keys to scroll through the fault memory and display faults that are no
longer visible.

Press the F3 key to delete the fault memory from the "Service" code level.

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

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

Title Description/range/default setting E

Pressure unit Selection of the unit for displaying the network K
pressure.
Range: BAR/MPA/PSI
Default setting: BAR
Temperature unit Selection of the unit for displaying the compressor K
final temperature.
Range: °C/°F/°K
Default setting: °C
Volume dimension Selection of the unit for displaying the delivered K
volume.
Range: m³/cft
Default setting: m³
Language Selection of the display language. K
Range:
German/English/French/Italian/Dutch/Swedish/Danis
h/Rumanian/Polish/Hungarian/Russian/Spanish/Czech
Default setting: German
Pressure offset Adjustment option for the network pressure sensor S
Range: -0.5 bar - 0.5 bar
Default setting: 0.0 bar

ress F4 to return to the main menu.

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4.6.1 Diagrams

This menu refers to the various diagrams which can be selected in the default display.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Storage period Storage period for recording network pressure, K
compressor final temperature and instantaneous
delivered volume. As a maximum of 8000 values can
be stored in the control unit at any given time, this
parameter concurrently determines the history period.
With a storage period of 12 seconds, then a period of
12 * 8000 seconds = 96000 seconds = 26.67 hours can
be recorded.
Range: 1 - 60 seconds
Default setting: 12 seconds
Number of points in X-Auto Number of up to date values that are displayed when K
the X-Auto function (see 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7) is activated.
For example, with X-AUTO ON, to display the last
hour constantly, this value must be set to 300 with a
storage period of 12 seconds
(12 seconds * 300 = 3600 seconds = 1 hour).
Range: 200 - 8000
Default setting: 300
Network pressure - lower limit Lower scale value for the network pressure, which is K
assumed when recording the X/Y-Init function in the
network pressure diagram (see item 3.5).
Range: 0.0 bar - Network pressure - Upper limit
Default setting: 0.0 bar
Network pressure - upper limit Upper scale value for the network pressure, which is K
assumed when recording the X/Y-Init function in the
network pressure diagram (see item 3.5).
Range: Network pressure - Lower limit - 16.0 bar
Default setting: 10.0 bar

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Temperature - Lower limit Lower scale value for the compressor final K
temperature, which is assumed when recording the
X/Y-Init function in the compression final temperature
diagram (see item 3.5).
Range: 0°C - Temperature - Upper limit
Default setting: 0°C
Temperature - Upper limit Upper scale value for the compressor final K
temperature, which is assumed when recording the
X/Y-Init function in the compression final temperature
diagram (see item 3.6).
Range: Temperature - Lower limit - 120°C
Default setting: 120°C
Compressed air- delivered Lower scale value for the instantaneous delivered K
volume Day - Lower limit volume of compressed air, which is assumed when
recording the X/Y-Init function in the compressed air
volume - Daily profile (see item 3.7).
Range: 0 m3/hour - Compressed air - delivered
volume per day - Upper limit
Default setting: 0 m3/hour
Compressed air- delivered Upper scale value for the instantaneous delivered K
volume per day - Upper limit volume of compressed air, which is assumed when
recording the X/Y-Init function in the compressed air
volume - Daily profile (see item 3.7).
Range: Compressed air- delivered volume Day -
Lower limit - 9999 m3/hour
Default setting: 3000 m3/hour
Compressed air- delivered Lower scale value for the daily delivered volume of K
volume weekly - Lower limit compressed air, which is assumed when recording the
X/Y-Init function in the compressed air volume -
weekly profile (see item 3.8).
Range: 0 m3 - Compressed air - delivered volume per
week - Upper limit
Default setting: 0 m3
Compressed air- delivered Upper scale value for the daily delivered volume of K
volume per week - Upper limit compressed air, which is assumed when recording the
X/Y-Init function in the compressed air volume -
weekly profile (see item 3.8).
Range: Compressed air- delivered volume weekly -
Lower limit - 60000 m3
Default setting: 10000 m3

Press F4 to return to the display settings menu.

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4.6.2 Text

This menu refers to the freely definable text for the hotline and system information.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Hotline Text for the display below a message in the default S
screen (e.g. hotline number)
Length: 31 characters
Model Display text in the System Info screen in the Model S
field (see item 3.4).
Length: 15 characters
Works number Display text in the System Info screen in the Works W
No. field (see item 3.4).
Length: 8 characters
Computer no. Display text in the System Info screen in the W
Computer No. field (see item 3.4).
Length: 15 characters
Commission no. Display text in the System Info screen in the W
Commission No. field (see item 3.4).
Length: 8 characters
Wiring diagram no. Display text in the System Info screen in the Wiring S
Diagram No. field (see item 3.4).
Length: 20 characters

Press F4 to return to the display settings menu.

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4.7 Configuration menu
This menu provides various fundamental settings for the system.

Title Description/range/default setting E

System type Selection of a predefined machine type. When this W
setting is accepted, the following values are reset to be
system-specific maximum pressure, lower and upper
pressure thresholds, run-up time, switching, no load
time, servicing intervals, maximum delivered volume,
minimum delivered volume, speed lowering to, speed
lowering off, speed lowering up to, control factor,
adjustment time.
Maximum pressure Maximum permissible machine pressure W
Setting options: 8.0 bar / 10.0 bar / 13.0 bar
Default setting 10.0 bar
Maximum delivered volume Delivered volume at maximum speed under load S
Range: 0 - 3000 m3/hour
Default setting: 3000 m3/hour
Remote mode Switching to Local operation, remote operation, or K
operation via external GLW with standby output.
Range: LOCAL/REMOTE/GLW-OK
Default setting: LOCAL
GLW operation Operation with external GLW K
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Low voltage stop Shutdown if low voltage detected S
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO
Output 7 Configuration of programmable output 7 K
Range: see item 4.9.2 / Accessory outputs
Default setting: FREE

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

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4.7.1 Frequency converter menu

This menu contains the converter operation settings.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Analogue output module Analogue output model available for controlling a S
frequency converter
Range:
NO: No analogue output available
INTERNAL: Internal plug-in module with analogue
output
EXTERNAL: Analogue output with ext. expansion
module (2AA) on Address 1
Default setting: NO
Minimum control zone Percentage minimum value for the speed with a S
converter - machines (= no load speed). This
parameter must be compatible with the setting on the
converter and will only be needed to calculate the
current delivered volume.
Range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 100%
Speed lowering from Pressure from which the maximum recommended S
value for the frequency converter [FU] is limited.
Range: 5.0 bar - pressure lowering up to
Default setting: 5.0 bar
Pressure lowering up to Pressure from which the maximum recommended S
value for the frequency converter is no longer limited.
Range: Speed lowering from - 13.0 bar
Default setting: 13.0 bar
Speed lowering to Current at which the maximum recommended value is S
lowered most.
Range: 3 - 8 mA
Default setting: 5 mA

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Percentage recommended value Siting of the recommended pressure within the current S
pressure range. At a setting of "0%", the
recommended value is the lower pressure threshold, at
a setting of "100%" it is the upper pressure threshold,
and otherwise it is in between.
Range: 0 – 100%
Default setting: 50%
Control factor Proportional amplification for the PI controller. S
Range: 1- 999%/bar
Default setting: 100%/bar
Adjustment time Adjustment time for the PI controller. The current S
component of the controller is de-activated at a setting
of "0 seconds".
Range: 0 - 9999 seconds
Default setting: 10 seconds

Press F4 to return to the configuration menu.

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4.7.2 Communication menu

This menu contains the settings for the serial communication.

Title Description/range/default setting E

RS485 compressor address Subscriber address for RS484 communication (e.g. S
viewing, remote service, ...).
Range: 0 - 27
Default setting: 0
RS485 GLW address Subscriber address of the internal GLW for GLW via S
RS485. Only relevant for the GLW master.
Range: 28 - 31
Default setting: 31
RS485 access Release mode for data exchange via the serial S
interface
Setting options: READ
READ/WRITE CUSTOMER
READ/WRITE SERVICE
READ/WRITE FACTORY
Default setting: READ/WRITE CUSTOMER
RS485 baud speed Transfer rate for the serial interface S
Setting options: 4800
9600
19200
Default setting: 4800
RS485 protocol Protocol type for the serial interface S
Setting options: STANDARD
MODBUS
Default setting: STANDARD

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Number of expansion modules Number of “MK200-8E/4AE” modules for viewing. S
The input status of the modules is only accessible in
viewing; Air Control 3 does not do this. The modules
must be addressed in ascending order starting at
address 8.
Range: 0 - 23
Default setting: 0
MK200-Profibus Module “MK200-Profibus” (addr. 31) connected S
Range: NO / YES
Default setting: NO

Press F4 to return to the configuration menu.

4.7.3 Heating

Supplementary heating/cooling is configured in this menu.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Heating mode Function of the supplementary heating output S
(see item 5.7).
Range: WITHOUT/HEATING
Default setting: WITHOUT
Cooling on temperature If the compressor-temperature exceeds this threshold, S
when the compressor-motor is on, then the cooling is
activated. If the temperature falls below “threshold –
5°C” the cooling is deactivated.

Press F4 to return to the configuration menu.

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4.8 Load change menu
This menu contains the settings for GLW master operation.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Load changing Settings for activation of the GLW master features. S
Range: NO
DIGITAL (supplementary module
needed.)
RS485 (RS485 networking needed)
Default setting: NO
Switch-on pressure Lower threshold for switching a compressor on. K
Range: 0.0 bar - "Switch-off pressure"
Default setting: 8.0 bar
Switch-off pressure Upper press. threshold for switching off a compressor K
Range: "Switch-off pressure" - "Maximum
pressure" (see item 4.7)
Default setting: 10.0 bar
Switch-off at Percentage of master machine power below which the K
slave compressors will be switched off.
If 0% is configured here, then GLW regulation by
power will be deactivated. Control will then occur
exclusively above the fluctuating compressive load.
Configurable range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 0% (power regulation inactive)
Switch-on at Percentage of master machine power above which the K
slave compressors will be switched on.
Configurable range: 0 – 100%
Default setting 100%
Priority 1 switching time Time between additional switches to GLW for K
compressors with Priority 1.
Range: 1 - 168 hours
Default setting: 24 hours
Priority 2 switching time Time between additional switches to GLW for K
compressors with Priority 2.
Range: 1 - 168 hours
Default setting: 24 hours
Priority 3 switching time Time between additional switches to GLW for K
compressors with Priority 3.
Range: 1 - 168 hours
Default setting: 24 hours
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In this GLW function, with up to 5 compressors (1 master/4 slaves) one additional
module is required and, with 6-9 compressors, two.

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

4.8.1 Priorities menu

This menu contains the settings for assigning priorities to individual compressors. The values
set in this menu apply only if no timer channel is active.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Compressor X priority Selection of the current priority for each compressor K
(X => 1 – 9) Range: 0 – 3
0 -> not present
1 – 3 -> lowest - highest priority
Default setting: 0

Press F4 to return to the load changing sub-menu.

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

Title Description/range/default setting E

Accessory module present Selection of whether an accessory expansion module S
is connected.
Range: NO/YES
Default setting: NO

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

4.9.1 Input configuration

This menu defines the accessory digital input functions.

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Title Description/range/default setting E
Input X Function for the corresponding accessory input. K
(X => 1 – 8) Range: FREE
WARNING
FAULT
BRIDGE TIMER
ROOM THERMOSTAT
SYSTEM PRESSURE SWITCH
DEW POINT FAULT
DEHUMIDIFIER
DEHUMIDIFIER FAULT
CONDENSATE DRAINAGE
AIR FILTER
OIL FILTER
OIL SEPARATOR
Default setting: FREE

Press F4 to return to the accessories menu.

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4.9.2 Output configuration

This menu defines the accessory digital output functions.

Title Description/range/default setting E

Output X Function for the corresponding accessory output. K
(X => 1 – 8) Range:
FREE
TIME/ON: Outputs 1-4 only connected with the associated timer
channels; outputs 5-8 always on.
NETWORK PRESSURE TOO LOW: Network pressure at least 1
bar less than the lower pressure threshold
STANDBY: Compressor keyed - no fault
UNDER LOAD
NO LOAD
MOTOR ON
FAN ON/VALVE OPEN: Compressor runs
INLET VALVE OPEN: Thermostat input on.
EXHAUST VALVE OPEN Thermostat input on.
SERVICING MESSAGE
WARNING MESSAGE
SYSTEM PRESSURE/DRIVE BELT MONITORING: Load valve
open, delay elapsed
PRESSURE DEW POINT TOO HIGH: Dewpoint fault,
dehumidifier input
DEHUMIDIFIER ON: Timer

Default setting: FREE

A second accessory module is necessary for outputs 4-8. These outputs cannot be connected
with the timer. The second module is expected automatically if any of outputs 4-8 are set to a
value other than "FREE".

Press F4 to return to the accessories menu.

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4.9.3 Timings - Outputs 1-4

This menu defines the switching times for an accessory relay output.

There are 7 programming times available (timer - channels K1 to K7).

These channels are connected as an OR gate, i.e. the output is selected if at least one channel
allows it.

Programming is the same as for the compressor timer (see item 4.4.1).

Title Description/range/default setting E

Timer channels Timer ON/OFF timings for this accessory output. K
Range: OFF/ON
Default setting: OFF
K1 - K7 Timings: Programmed days are displayed in reverse K
order. The timer channel is only accepted if the
ENTER key is pressed when the minutes of the
switch-off time (A) are selected.

Press F4 to return to the accessories menu.

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4.10 Diagnostics menu
This menu contains the current statuses of the digital inputs and outputs.

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

Press F4 to return to the main menu.

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5 Programme cycle

5.1 Modes:
a) the compressor is switched off:
- the green LED is off
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are off

b) the compressor is switched on, but the current pressure is still above the lower pressure
threshold (start-up guard) or the pressure in the bearing is still to low.
- the green LED is flashing
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are off

c) the compressor has been switched on, but the compressor temperature is still below +1°C
- the green LED is flashing
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are off

d) the compressor is in operation, but the load valve is switched off, i.e. the compressor is
not compressing. (run up or no load phase)
- the green LED is on
- the "Motor" symbol in the default display is on
- the "Load valve" symbol in the default display is off
If the compressor is in "Automatic" or "Optional Automatic" mode and the tracking time
is running, then this is shown in the status window.

e) the compressor is in operation and the load valve is switched on, i.e. the compressor is
compressing. (Under load)
- the green LED is on
- the "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbols in the default display are on

If the compressor changes from “load” to “no load” then the balanced valve is
opened (see item 7.2).

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5.2 Operating modes (see also 4.2)

The set mode is shown in clear text in the default display.

a) AUTOMATIC mode:

After reaching the upper pressure threshold, the system moves to “no load” for the
duration of the tracking time (see: 4.2). To show that the tracking time is active, the text
"Tracking" with the remaining time is shown in the default display. After the tracking time
has elapsed, the motor switches off. After switching off, the green LED => Standby
flashes for a new start-up. As soon as the pressure is again less than the lower pressure
threshold, the system restarts.

b) LOAD/NO LOAD mode:

The compressor alternates between “load” and “no load” modes, i.e. it tracks with no time
restriction.

Each time the compressor motor starts up, an internal counter (number of switches) is
incremented by 1. As soon as this counter reaches the preset maximum number of cycles
(Item 4.2/max. cycles), the motor no longer switches off after the tracking time has
elapsed, but remains in No Load mode until the counter is again below the switching
threshold. After one complete cycle (tSP = 3600 seconds/max. cycles) the counter is
decremented by 1 again.

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5.3 Switching on procedure:
Starting is possible only when the dew point temperature is below “dew point max.”.,
otherwise a warning “dewpoint dryer” is generated.

If the current network pressure is above the set pressure threshold when the compressor is
switched on, then the green LED flashes (= standby). When the network pressure falls below
the threshold, the valve “flushing bearing” opens and the corresponding pump is turned on.
Only when the pressure in the bearing has build-up in the given time (see item 0) the
compressor starts after a delay of 3s and the operating display (green LED) come on
permanently.The valve “flushing bearing” and the corresponding pump are switched off
5s after opening the load valve.

5.4 Switching off procedure:

If the compressor is switched off using the 0 key (or using Remote OFF), then it switches first
into “no load” mode. The text "Run on timer" with the remaining time is shown in the status
window of the default display. The shutdown time is used as the time here (see item 4.2).
After this time has elapsed the system will switch off completely.

5.5 Shutdown time:

(see: item 5.10 / automatic restart)

5.6 Safety pressure:

The safety pressure is the set to “maximum pressure” + 0.8 bar.

Example: Maximum pressure = 10.0 bar => Safety pressure = 10.8 bar

If the pressure exceeds the Safety pressure + 0.3 bar threshold, then a warning message is
displayed. If the pressure exceeds the safety pressure threshold, then the compressor is
switched off and a fault message is displayed.

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5.7 "Supplementary heating" function: (refer also to: 4.7.1 and 3)
* function “with heating” (heating-function is active)

If the compressor temperature falls below the threshold “minimum compr. final
temperature” (5°C), then the compressor is switched on (only if not “emergency stop”).
The compressor motor starts, and the compressor stays in mode “no load”.
When the threshold “minimum compr. final temp. + 2°C” is exceeded, the compressor
will be switched off after the “off time” (if no load-request happened).
If the function “with heating” is activated, the symbol for “heating” is displayed.
If the compressor is started because of the heating-function, the symbol for “heating”
flushes.

In general, the compressor can only be started when the compressor temperature has
reached at least the threshold of +1°C.

5.8 Maintenance intervals:

(Actual values, refer to: 3.3 / recommended values refer to: 4.3)

The relevant intervals are counting downwards. As soon as any of these intervals is less than
100 hours, the relevant message appears and the red light flashes (=> maintenance). To clear
this message, the relevant recommended setting must first be changed or confirmed (F3) in
the maintenance intervals menu (see item 4,3). This resets the relevant interval to the
recommended setting once more.

5.9 System data default settings:

Enter CODE 0088 => all variable parameters are set to fixed default settings. N.B.: data that
has been set previously by hand will be overwritten).

5.10 Automatic restart procedure

If “automatic restart after a power cut” (refer to item 4.2) is programmed, then the waiting
time which has been preset in the “shutdown time setting” (refer to item 4.2) will be observed
after the power is restored.

If the system was in operation before the power cut, then it will restart after this time has
elapsed, otherwise it will remain in STOP mode. If restart is activated, the fault “power fail”
will not be reported after power has been restored.

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5.11 Function „Water supply“:
This function is active only if parameter „Time water supply“ has been set to a value > 0
(see: item 4.2).

When the compressor is in „load“ mode and input „water level“ is „off“ (e02.3 = 0),
then output „water supply“ (a01.6) is turned on for the duration „time water supply“.
If the input „water level“ is still „off“ after this time, the compressor is switched off and
“Fault: water level” is displayed.

The output „a01.6“ is not programmable when this function is activated!

5.12 Function „Cooling water pump“

This function is active only if parameter „Cooling water pump follow-up“ has been
set to a value > 0 (see: item 4.2).

If the compressor-motor is running and the compressor-temperature exceeds the threshold

„Cooling water pump on“, then the cooling water pump is turned on (output a01.6).

If the compressor-motor is running and the compressor-temperature falls below the threshold
„Cooling water pump off“, then the cooling water pump is turned off after the programmed
follow-up time.

If the compressor is turned off, the cooling water pump will switch off when the compressor-
motor stops.

The output „a01.6“ is not programmable when this function is activated!

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6 Messages
6.1 Faults
The Tool symbol flashes in the message window and the relevant fault text is displayed. The
text under Hotline (refer to item 0) also pops up. If there is more than one fault, then the
associated texts change every 3 seconds.

Fault Description/Rectification
Fault: incorrect setting At least one recommended pressure setting is outside the
permissible range, change the recommended pressure
settings.
Fault: EEPROM? At least one recommended setting is outside the permissible
range; change all settings.
Fault: Voltage too low The power supply has fallen below the permissible value.
(only if detection is activated/refer to: item 4.7)
Fault: power fail The power supply has failed. (only if Automatic Restart has
not been selected/item 4.2)
Fault: incorrect balancing The analogue balancing settings are incorrect. The control
unit must be exchanged.
Fault: EMERGENCY-STOP The EMERGENCY-STOP input was opened.
Fault: Motor temperature The PTC motor temperature input has triggered
Fault: Current overload The excess current monitoring input was opened.
Fault: Excess pressure The excess pressure monitoring input was opened.
Fault: temperature sensor The temperature-sensor is defective
Fault: pressure sensor The pressure sensor is defective
Fault: compressor The maximum permissible final compression temperature
temperature too high (refer to item 4.1) has been exceeded.
Fault: network pressure too The maximum permissible network pressure (refer to item
high 4.1) has been exceeded.
Fault: frequency converter The corresponding input was opened while the compressor
was running (refer to item 7.2)
Fault: overcurrent fan The inputs of both fans were opened (refer to item 7.2)
Fault: water level a) Parameter „time water supply“= 0 (see: item 4.2)
The corresponding input was opened for longer as the max.
time while the compressor was running (refer to item 7.2)
b) Parameter „time water supply“ > 0
Input „water level“ is still „off“ after the time for „water
supply“. The compressor is switched off immediately.
Fault: diff.press.waterfilter The corresponding input was opened for longer as 1h while
the compressor was running (refer to item 7.2)
Fault: I/O module (address 4) The supplementary module on address 4 does not respond.
This monitoring is only active if this module is selected (refer
to item 4.9) and at least one input of this module is
programmed as fault (refer to item 4.9.1).
Fault: I/O module (address 6) The supplementary module on address 6 does not respond.

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Fault Description/Rectification
Fault: accessory input X The X input of the accessory module has been opened and the
(X => 1 – 8) input is programmed as fault (refer to item 4.9.1)
Fault: dew point too high compr. was running and dew point temp. > “dew point max.”
and monitoring is set as “fault”
Fault: dew point too low compr. was running and dew point temp. < “dew point min.”
and monitoring is set as “fault”
Fault: sensor dew point The dew point temperature - sensor is defective

If any of these faults appears, then it leads to the compressor switching off.
The red LED stays on until the fault has been cleared.
The fault can only be cleared with the 0 key if its cause has been rectified in the interim.

6.2 Warnings / Servicing

The warning triangle symbol flushes in the message window and the relevant text is
displayed. The text under Hotline (refer to item 0) also pops up. If there is more than one
warning or maintenance message, then the associated texts change every 3 seconds.

Warning Description/Rectification
Warning: battery The battery for the realtime clock and the data saving in
RAM is low. The control unit must be exchanged.
Warning: final temp. high The maximum permissible final compression temperature
(refer to item 4.1) - 5°C has been exceeded.
Warning: line pressure high The maximum permissible network pressure (refer to item
4.1) - 0.3 bar has been exceeded.
Warning: I/O module The supplementary module on address does not respond. This
(address 4) monitoring is only active if this module is selected (refer to
item 4.9) and no input of this module is programmed as fault
(refer to item 4.9.1).
Warning: I/O module The supplementary module on address 3 does not respond.
(address 3) This monitoring is only active in GLW master mode if more
than 4 slaves are selected (refer to item 4.8).
Warning: I/O module The supplementary module on address 2 does not respond.
(address 2) This monitoring is only active in GLW master mode (refer to
item 4.8).
Warning: I/O module The supplementary module on address 1 does not respond.
(address 1) This monitoring is only active in converter mode (refer to
item 4.7.1).
Warning: diff.pres.waterfilter The corresponding input was opened for longer as 1h while
the compressor was running (refer to item 7.2)
Warning: speed reduction The corresponding input (e02.4) was opened (refer to item
2.9)

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Warning / Maintenance Description/Rectification
Warning: overcurrent fan 1 Only the input of fan 1 was opened (refer to item 7.2)
Warning: overcurrent fan 2 Only the input of fan 2 was opened (refer to item 7.2)
Warning: dryer The corresponding input was opened while the compressor
was running (refer to item 7.2)
Warning: accessory input X The X input of the accessory module has been opened and the
(X => 1 – 8) input is programmed as warning (refer to item 4.9.1)
Warning: MK200-Profibus The module “MK200-Profibus” on address 31 is activated but
does not respond.
Warning: condensation An accessory module input which has been programmed to
drainage Condensation discharge has been opened (refer to item 4.9.1)
Warning: air filter An accessory module input which has been programmed to
“air filter” has been opened (refer to item 4.9.1)
Warning: water filter An accessory module input which has been programmed to
“water filter” has been opened (refer to item 0)
Warning: expansion module An expansion module which is tasked with recording signals
for viewing is faulty.
Warning: Lower pressure Compressor is LLC-slave and line pressure has reached its
threshold reached lower limit (refer to item 4.1).
Warning: dew point temp. Dew point temp. > “dew point max.” when I-key pressed
Warning: dew point too high compr. was running and dew point temp. > “dew point max.”
and monitoring is set as “warning”
Warning: dew point too low compr. was running and dew point temp. < “dew point min.”
and monitoring is set as “warning”

Maintenance: air filter The remaining time before the air filter is due servicing is
less than 100 hours
Maintenance: water filter The remaining time before the water filter is due servicing is
less than 100 hours
Maintenance: compressor The remaining time before the compressor is due servicing is
less than 100 hours
Maintenance: motor The remaining time before the motor is due lubricating is less
than 100 hours

The compressor is not switched off if a warning or servicing message is displayed.

The red light flashes until the reason for the warning is eliminated or until the relevant
servicing interval has been cleared.

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6.3 Fault in the control unit programming memory

If a fault has been detected in the programme memory (Flash EPROM) after the network has
been switched ON, then the following message appears in the display:

"Download V..."

At this point, the programme must be reloaded into the control unit (refer to item 8.3)

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7 Supplementary modules

7.1 Analogue output module

The analogue output module (4 - 20 mA) is available both as an internal and an external
module. ( When “AC3-Version 2007” then the analogue output is present whithout an
internal module )

The internal module is plugged directly into the control unit. The socket for the module
interface is used for this purpose. The Analogue Output Module menu heading in the
Frequency Converter menu must be set to INTERNAL to activate this module.
If this module is used, you can no longer extend the system with external modules.

The external module is connected to the control unit's optional module interface. You must set
this to address 1 using the Dip switch. It is activated likewise by setting the Analogue Output
Module menu heading in the Frequency Converter menu to EXTERNAL.

7.2 Special module for “Lento”

For the additional signals of the compressor type “Lento” there is a module “MK200-8E4RA”
with address 6 required.

Wiring:

Pin 1 Input, overcurrent fan 1

Pin 2 Input, overcurrent fan 2
Pin 3 Input, fault frequency converter
Pin 4 Input, warning dryer
Pin 5 Input, max. water-level
Pin 6 Input, warning ultramat zyklon
Pin 7 Input, diff. pressure waterfilter
Pin 8 Input, pressure bearing

Pin 12/13 Output, valve flushing-bearing

Pin 14/16 Output, valve discharge
Pin 18/19 Output, pump flushing-bearing
Pin 20/22 Output, valve drainage

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7.3 Internal BLS - modules
For the internal BLS function, up to two 8E4RA modules are required for each expansion
stage. The first module, for compressors 2-5 is assigned address 2, the second, for
compressors 6-9, address 3.

Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. Set the Baseload
Selection menu heading in the Baseload Selection menu to YES to activate the first module.
In the Priorities menu, now set the priority of at least one of compressors 6-9 to a number
greater than 0 to activate the second module automatically.

Two inputs and one output are used on each compressor module for data exchange between
the BLS and individual compressors.

- One output signals to the BLS that the compressor is on standby. If this input is not
connected, then the BLS assumes that the compressor is permanently on standby.

- The second input is used merely to display the compressor status to distinguish
between Standby and No Load. This input should therefore be connected with a
message from the motor (Motor running). If this input stays open, then the “Air
Control 3” shows standby status for this compressor when it is in fact at “no load”.

- The output is used to show the load demand for the connected compressor.

When using external modules, never set the Analogue Output Module menu heading in the
frequency converter menu to “INTERNAL”, as this is then neither polled nor selected.

Wiring:

Address 2 module:

Pin 1 Compressor 2 standby input

Pin 2 Compressor 2 motor running message input
Pin 3 Compressor 3 standby input
Pin 4 Compressor 3 motor running message input
Pin 5 Compressor 4 standby input
Pin 6 Compressor 4 motor running message input
Pin 7 Compressor 5 standby input
Pin 8 Compressor 5 motor running message input
Pin 9 24V DC input sensor voltage

Pins 12/13 Compressor 2 load demand output

Pins 14/16 Compressor 3 load demand output
Pins 18/19 Compressor 4 load demand output
Pins 20/22 Compressor 5 load demand output

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Address 3 module:

Pin 1 Compressor 6 standby input

Pin 2 Compressor 6 motor running message input
Pin 3 Compressor 7 standby input
Pin 4 Compressor 7 motor running message input
Pin 5 Compressor 8 standby input
Pin 6 Compressor 8 motor running message input
Pin 7 Compressor 9 standby input
Pin 8 Compressor 9 motor running message input
Pin 9 24V DC input sensor voltage

Pins 12/13 Compressor 6 load demand output

Pins 14/16 Compressor 7 load demand output
Pins 18/19 Compressor 8 load demand output
Pins 20/22 Compressor 9 load demand output

7.4 Accessory modules

You can connect up to two accessory modules with configurable input/output functions to the
“Air Control 3”. The modules are assigned addresses 4 (first module) and 5 (second module).

Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. Set the Accessory
Module Present menu heading in the Accessory Module menu to YES to activate the first
module. In the Output Configuration menu, now set the function of at least one of outputs 5-8
to FREE instead to activate the second module automatically.

You set the inputs of the first module as described in the Input Configuration menu. The
inputs of the second module are not used.

Set the outputs of both the first module (1- 4) and the second module (5-8) in the Output
Configuration menu. There are also four timer blocks, each with seven channels, available for
the outputs of the first module; a block for each output.

If the relevant timer block is activated, then the associated timer channels are linked with the
set function (AND gate). For example, if the relevant output is to be dependent only on the
timer, then this is to be set to TIME/ON. The gating also works for output functions such as
MAINTENANCE-MESSAGE or MOTOR ON. If these functions are used, then the relevant
timer block should be deactivated ("Timings Output X -> timer channels: OFF").

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Wiring:

Address 4 module

Pin 1 Accessory input 1

Pin 2 Accessory input 2
Pin 3 Accessory input 3
Pin 4 Accessory input 4
Pin 5 Accessory input 5
Pin 6 Accessory input 6
Pin 7 Accessory input 7
Pin 8 Accessory input 8
Pin 9 24V DC input sensor voltage

Pins 12/13 Accessory output 1

Pins 14/16 Accessory output 2
Pins 18/19 Accessory output 3
Pins 20/22 Accessory output 4

Address 5 module

Pins 12/13 Accessory output 5

Pins 14/16 Accessory output 6
Pins 18/19 Accessory output 7
Pins 20/22 Accessory output 8

7.5 Expansion modules (visualization)

You can connect up to 23 expansion modules to the “AirControl 3“ for visualization.
The modules are assigned addresses 8 (first module) to 30 (maximum of 23 units).

Modules are connected to the control unit's optional module interface. Set the Number of
expansion modules menu heading in the Communication menu to the relevant numbers (0-23)
to activate the modules.

The modules “MK200-8E4AI” must be allocated at addresses in ascending order.

If a module fails/is absent, then the “AirControl 3” outputs an “expansion module warning”.
The “AirControl 3” does not provide any further evaluation.

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8 System
8.1 Codes used in the programme:
Code Function
0001 Customer code (parameter with K in the third column)
1923 (*) Factory code (parameter with K, S or W in the third column)
9900 Reset the total runtime and start the servicing intervals (actual settings)
0088 Reset the servicing intervals (actual and recommended settings) and
the menu settings to the default settings

(*) The factory-code will be generated on demand with a random number and it is
valid for 24 hours after first use. The random number is displayed in the “type-plate”
(see item 3.4) behind the software-version.
As long as no “installation date” is stored, the previous factory-code is valid.

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8.2 Software history (AC3-Lento)

Date Version Editor Description

11.07.2007 V 2.00 R.B.. Adjustments to the actual software- and hardware-
version
06.09.2007 V 2.03 R.B Software changed to earlier issue “Test V1.03” !
When “Fault water level”, the compressor is now
stopped after “off time” has expired.
“Fault: dif.press.separator” has been changed to
“Warning: speed reduction”.
Default setting for “delay water-max.” has been
changed to 180 seconds.
Default setting for “max. time drainage” has been
changed to 5 minutes.
25.09.2007 V 2.04 R.B. When “Fault water level max.”, he compressor is now
stopped after “off time” has expired (not when “Fault
water level”).
06.11.2007 V 2.05 R.B. The “mimum pressure” threshold is supervised now,
when compressor is a “LLC-slave” ( see item 4.1 ).
24.01.2008 V 2.10 R.B. “Service-Code” and “Factory-Code” have been
changed.
22.12.2009 V 2.14 R.B. Function „water supply“ has been added
(see: items 4.2 / 5.11 / 6.1).
12.02.2010 V 2.15 R.B. Function „cooling water pump“ has been added
(see: items 4.2 / 5.12)
23.06.2010 V 2.16 R.B. „Shutdown time“ range changed to „0 – 120s“
(default setting = 120s).
25.10.2010 V 2.17 R.B. Corrections in language selection “russian”
21.02.2011 V 2.18 R.B. In menue “display parameters” (see: item 4.6) an
additional parameter for “volume dimension” has been
included (“m3  cft” resp. “m3/h  cft/h”);
01.06.2011 V 2.19 R.B. Function of “water level controlling” adopted from
special software (-s04);
Mintenance intervall “motor lubrication” added;
05.03.2012 V 2.22 R.B. In submenu “configuration / communication” the
module “MK200-Profibus” (addr.31) can be activated.
The parameters for the Profibus are described in an
extra document. The max. number of “expansion
modules” is reduced to 23 now (addr. 8-30) !
16.04.2012 V 2.23 R.B. Monitoring of “dew point temperature” implemented
02.07.2012 Minor corrections in the documentation.

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Date Version Editor Description
01.08.2012 V 2.24 R.B. In submenu “limit values” a new function “dew point
error: no/yes” is included. “YES” means monitoring
of “dew point temperature” is generating a fault
message, otherwise it generates only a warning
All service intervalls (excluded motor lubrication) are
set to 4000h.
Operation mode “automatic opt.” has been deleted.
Additional machine types “Lento 81/90/110”;
Default setting for “Hotline” now set to “01805 258700”;
06.08.2012 V 2.25 R.B. Default setting for “tracking time” now set to 120s;
Default setting for “time water supply” now set to 60s;
Default setting for “dew point max” now set to +20°C;
Default setting for “delay water-max” now set to 1 min.;

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8.3 Transferring a new programme to the control unit

The control unit can be switched manually to programming mode.

- Switch off the power supply to the control unit

- Press the  arrow and O keys simultaneously, and at the same time switch on the
power supply to the control unit once again.

- “Download V... “ now appears in the display.

- The relevant programme (hexadecimal file) can now be transferred to the control unit.
The transfer programme must be transferred at a 19200 baud rate.

- After the transfer, the power supply must be switched off and on again, so as to
activate the transferred programme.

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