MS-885

User manual
Contents
1. Introduction 6
1.1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2. List of supported sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3. Selection of language version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.4. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2. Safety 8
3. User interface 9
3.1. Button descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2. Diode description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3.1. Active menu symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.2. Animation area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.3. Engine state indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3.4. Pressure trend bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4. Main menu operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.5. User menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.6. User parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. Sensors 17
4.1. List of supported sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.1. Analog sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.2. Digital sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2. Sensor calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.1. Current sensor scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. Counters 19
5.1. Service counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2. Setting counter values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3. Resetting the counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4. Operating time counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6. Errors and events 21
6.1. Fatal error list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2. Non-fatal errors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3. List of events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7. Operation theory 26
7.1. Motor control diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.1.1. Decompression control method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1.2. Motor temperature management method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2. Motor operation parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.3. Pressure control parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3.1. Pressure limit parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8. Operation modes 30
8.1. Automatic mode (AUTO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.1.1. AutoTLSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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 8.2. Constant operation mode (CONST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3. Remote control mode (REM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.1. REM input operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.2. Enabling the pressure limits in the remote control mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3.3. ACK output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.4. Connecting the driver in REM mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3.5. Modbus RTU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.4. Local operation mode (LOCAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9. Network operation 34
9.1. Enable/disable network operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2. Search for controllers in the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.3. Network operation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.4. Errors and events in network operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.5. Master takeover function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.6. Slave controller configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.6.1. Network mode watchdog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.7. Sequential operation algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.8. Cascade operation algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
9.9. Integration with the visualization system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
10. Schedule 41
10.1. Schedule description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
10.2. Schedule settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
11. Other functions 43
11.1. Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.1.1. Heater 1 (H1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.1.2. Heater 2 (H2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
11.2. Dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
11.3. Condensate drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.4. Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.5. Automatic restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11.6. Monitoring of the oil temperature sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.7. Power asymmetry control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
11.8. 24V supply short detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.9. Save/restore parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.10. Controller lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
11.11. Y valve test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.12. Safety valve test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
11.13. Screen saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12. Technical data 49
12.1. Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.2. Mechanical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
12.3. Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
13. Mechanical drawing 50

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List of Tables
1 Button operation descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Diode function description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Display sections description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7 Startup pages description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
8 Main menu page descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
8 Main menu page descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9 User parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
9 User parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9 User parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10 Analog sensors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11 Digital sensors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12 Service counters list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 Operating time counters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
14 Fatal errors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
14 Fatal errors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
15 Non-fatal errors list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
16 List of events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
16 List of events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
17 List of parameteres controlling the motor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
17 List of parameteres controlling the motor operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
18 List of pressure control parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
19 List of pressure limit parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
20 List of parameters controlling the dryer operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
21 List of additional parameters controlling the operation of the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
22 Condensate drain parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
23 List of parameters for oil temperature sensor monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
24 Possible to set deviation values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
25 Electrical characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
26 Mechanical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
27 Operating conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

List of Figures
1 Front panel view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 Main display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 View of the oil counter MS-885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4 Motor control diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5 Settings menu for work parameters MS-885 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6 Wiring diagram for the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7 View of network operation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8 Diagram of connecting controllers via the CAN interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9 Diagram of connecting controllers via the RS485 interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
10 View of the schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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11 View of the MS-885 screen with the heating function turned on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
12 View of the MS-885 screen with the heating function turned on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
13 View of the MS-885 with the initiated restart function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
14 MS-885 Dimension drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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1. Introduction

1.1. Description

MS-885 is a compressor controller dedicated to air compressors with various operating power. It controls
motors in star – triangle configuration.
Controller features include:

• Automatic switching of star and triangle motor configurations

• Supervision of pressure, oil temperature and motor current draw

• Selection of configurable outputs

• Support for external power line asymmetry modules

• Password protection of control parameters

• Number of counters for service time supervision

• Support for heaters, driers and condensation drain

• Networked operation mode (EIA-485)

• Remote control mode

• Multiple language versions

1.2. List of supported sensors

• Pressure sensor – 4-20mA current loop sensor

• Auxiliary pressure sensor – 4-20mA current loop sensor

• Oil temperature sensor - PT100

• Air temperature sensor - PT100

• Motor temperature sensor - KTY84

• Power line asymmetry detector

• Motor current transformer

• Vacuum sensor

• Pressure switch

• Thermal switch

• Air filter, oil filter and separator sensors

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1.3. Selection of language version

In the MS-885 controller, you can set one of the four available languages:

• polish

• english

• russian

• german

We are doing this at parameter 003u.

1.4. References

In the following part of the instructions, two types of parameters will be used:

• s - service parameter - for example 014s

• u - user parameter - for example 003u

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2. Safety

The person installing the controller should read the following manual and warranty
information. Improper installation and handling of the controller voids the warranty.

Any connection and mounting work can be performed only when the supply voltage is
disconnected.

The controller should be installed only by an authorized service or authorized person-

nel.

To comply with safety standards, the PE terminal of the controller should be connected
to a protective conductor or dedicated grounding.

Using the controller without the encloure is forbidden as it might result in an electric
shock.

The device should not be exposed to water or excessive humidity which may cause
damage.

Before switching on check the electrical connections according to the connection dia-
gram in the operating manual.

Before starting the controller, make sure that the power supply meets the requirements
in the operating manual.

Any repairs can be done only by the manufacturer’s service. A repair done by an unau-
thorized person voids the warranty.

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3. User interface

Figure 1: Front panel view

3.1. Button descriptions

Table 1: Button operation descriptions

Button Description Usage

MENU Menu button Enter user parameter list (single press) and ser-
vice parameter list (double press)
PROG Program button Entering programming mode or confirming
changes
ESC scape button Exit programming mode, return to the previous
menu, and activate the screensaver
>< Left and Right buttons Transition between main menus, parameter set
windows, each digit of the element, and switch-
ing between the multiplier and the offset of the
sensor calibration
+ Plus button Increase current setpoint or password character
- Minus button Decrease current setpoint or password character
START Start button Compressor start
STOP Stop button Compressor stop

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3.2. Diode description

Table 2: Diode function description

Diode Description Diode behaviour

START Start diode Constant - air compressing or running idle
Blinking - the engine is starting
CMP Compression diode Constant - air compressing
LSE Engine operation in neutral Constant - the engine is in neutral operation
mode
NET Network operation diode Constant - network operation enabled but not
initialized
Blinking - network operation initialized
REM Network operation and remote opera- Constant - controller is in remote operation
tion diode mode
Blinking - controller is in active network opera-
tion mode
SERV Service diode Constant - the user or service menu is active or
one of the main menu parameters is being pro-
grammed
Blinking an error has occurred
STOP Stop diode Constant - the compressor is stopped
Blinking - the compressor is stopped or in
standby

3.3. Display

Figure 2: Main display screen

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 Table 3: Display sections description

Section Description Sample value

1 Active menu symbol Service parameter menu
2 Animation area Error animation
3 Engine icon Engine stopped
4 Schedule icon Scheduled operation is performed
5 Current date 13.07.2017
6 Pressure change bar
7 Current time 12:32
8 Current pressure in the network 6.2 [bar]
9 Text field Mode: Automatic
10 Information bar Time of neutral operation: 00:02:12

3.3.1. Active menu symbols

Last events menu Operating parameters menu

Counters menu Network operation menu

Service parameter menu User parameter menu

Password input menu Sensors menu

3.3.2. Animation area

Fatal error animation Non-critical error animation

Compressor start/stop anima-

Wait animation
tion

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3.3.3. Engine state indicators

Engine stopped Idle operation

Waiting in auto mode Compressing

3.3.4. Pressure trend bar

Pressure trend bar informs the user about the tempo of pressure change in the network. It can inform the user
of the uncontrolled air leak in the system.
The pressure trend is displayed on top of the display. The more bars displayed, the faster pressure change.
Green bars indicate pressure increase, red bars indicate pressure decrease.
Sensitivity of the trend bar is controlled by service parameter 140. The value in parameter indicates the pres-
sure that is represented by a single bar. For example, if the set value of 0.1 bar/s, three green bars mean that
the pressure rises by 0.3-0.4 bars per second.
Possible sensitivity range is <0.02 - 0.3> bar/s.

3.4. Main menu operation

After startup the controller displays title page and information about the controller.

Table 7: Startup pages description

Menu page Title

Title page

Controller information

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Then enters main menu.
Menu pages are described in table 8. To switch between pages the user presses (<;>) buttons.

Table 8: Main menu page descriptions

Menu page Title Function

Last events menu Display of last message

Compressor parameter set-

Operation parameters menu tings - operation mode, pres-
sure limits

Preview of current counter

Counters menu
values

Network operation settings

menu
Network operation menu
Disabled by default (see
chapter 9.)

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 Table 8: Main menu page descriptions

Menu page Title Function

Preview of current sensor

Sensors menu
values

3.5. User menu

The user menu is accessed by pressing the button MENU. Then enter the user password (if activated, default
value 0000) with the buttons <, >, +, - and accept the entered password with a button PROG.
Providing the appropriate parameter code (buttons +, -, PROG) allows you to display and change the desired
parameter.
To change the value of the parameter, press once the button PROG, then using the buttons + i - make modific-
ations. Accepting parameters by pressing the button PROG, and cancelling the change by pressing the button
ESC. After the modification is completed, another press of the button ESC exits the menu.
Some parameters have sub-levels, marked in the documentation parameter-sublevel. When you enter the
parameter edit with the button PROG select the corresponding sublevel with the buttons <, > and accept the
selection with the button PROG.
For safety and stability reasons, some parameters can only be modified if the compressor is off. Similarly, when
programming certain parameters, the compressor’s start-up is blocked.
Parameter values can be previewed in any operating state.

3.6. User parameter list

Table 9: User parameter list

No Description Parameter Unit Range Default

001u Schedule 0-20 events
002- Reset oil counter value 3000
1u
002- Reset oil filter counter value 3000
2u
002- Reset air filter counter value 3000
3u
002- Reset separator counter value 6000
4u
002- Reset belt tension counter value 0
5u

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 Table 9: User parameter list

No Description Parameter Unit Range Default

002- Reset general overhaul counter value 0
6u
002- Reset general purpose counter value 0
7u
002- Reset general purpose counter value 0
8u
003u Language selection Polish
004u Network operation enabled On; Off Off
005u Pressure limits rotation time in sequence al- trot h 1; 99 10
gorithm of network operation
006u Show controller information (controller Information
model, software version, serial number)
007u Show list of last 100 errors
008- Network operation controller ID 1; 15 8
1u
008- Network operation Modbus baudrate bps 2400; 9600
2u 115200
008- Network operation Modbus stop bits 8N1; 8N2 8N2
3u
008- Network operation Modbus parity odd, even, none
4u none
011u Time setup
012u Date setup
017u CAN baudrate kbps 50; 1000 500
018u Show event list
025u Network operation physical interface (EIA- EIA-485
485, CAN)
026u Network operation algorithm (sequential, SEQ; CAS SEQ
cascade)
027- Network operation - pressure limit of com- bar Pmin; Pmax 8.0-6.0
1u pressor with ID=1
027- Network operation - pressure limit of com- bar Pmin; Pmax 8.0-6.0
2u pressor with ID=2
027- Network operation - pressure limit of com- bar Pmin; Pmax 8.0-6.0
3u pressor with ID=3
027- Network operation - pressure limit of com- bar Pmin; Pmax 8.0-6.0
4u pressor with ID=4
028- Delay between start of compressors in net- s 1; 20 8
1u work operation mode
028- Network operation - master controller trans- On; Off Off
2u fer enabled/disabled Active only for slave
controllers
028- Network operation - rotation algorithm auto- On; Off On
3u matic pressure limits change in event of con-
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 Table 9: User parameter list

No Description Parameter Unit Range Default

030- Drying duration before compressor start tdrst min 0; 120 10
1u
030- Drying duration after compressor stop tdrsp min 1; 120 10
2u
030- Dryer auto-wait time tdri s 0; 99 30
3u
040- Time between condensate drains drper min 1;60 10
1u
040- Condensate drain time drtim s 1;10 3
2u
051u Screen brightness % 10; 100 85
052u Screensaver On; Off On
060u Time of reaction for REM line change trem s 2; 30 5
061u Automatic regulation of idle time operation Autotlse On; Off Off
090u Automatic restart On; Off On
111u Restore user settings saved by the service
423- Change user password 000; 999 000
1u
423- Controller operation menu password protec- On; Off Off
2u tion
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4. Sensors

From the moment the controller is connected to the power supply, information is continuously gathered about
the states of the machine’s sensors and the devices working with it. These are analog sensors as well as binary
(two-state) sensors, with the possibility of setting the input logic (parametr 271s). The data collected by the
sensors is then processed and analyzed by the controller based on the parameters set by the service and the
user. Based on them, the MS-885 controls the operation of the machine and informs about any potential errors
or events. The current values of the analog sensors are visible in the sensors menu. If question marks (”????”)
are displayed in the value field, it means there is no connection to the given sensor. On the other hand, the
asterisks (”***”) inform the user about exceeding the permissible value on this sensor.

4.1. List of supported sensors

4.1.1. Analog sensors

Table 10: Analog sensors list

Measured value Unit Type Description

Pressure bar 4-20mA External pressure sensor
Oil temperature °C PT100 Resistive temperature sensor
Air temperature °C PT100 Resistive temperature sensor
Engine temperat- °C KTY84 Semiconductor temperature sensor
ure
Engine temperat- °C PTC Thermistor or with an additional temperature coef-
ure ficient
Motor current A Current transformer
Power asymmetry % ASKF3B Analog power supply sensor (interchangeable with
detection the digital power supply asymmetry detection mod-
ule)

4.1.2. Digital sensors

Table 11: Digital sensors list

Measured value Default state Description

Power asymmetry detec- Analog power supply sensor (interchangeable with
tion the digital power supply asymmetry detection mod-
ule)
Air filter NO Interchangeable with oil filter and separator sensors
Oil filter NO Interchangeable with air filter and separator sensors
Separator NO Interchangeable with oil filter and air filter sensor
Vacuum sensor NO
Thermal switch NC

*NO - state of contactor is normally open

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The analog inputs are calibrated by the manufacturer during production. If sensors need to be calibrated again,
contact the manufacturer’s service department.

4.2.1. Current sensor scaling

If the current sensor’s scale used in a compressor uses a different current range then set by default, the value
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5. Counters

Counters are used to control the compressor running time and to control the wear of mechanical components.

5.1. Service counters

Service counters count the time of the compressor’s operation and are used to control the time remaining to
replacement of some the mechanical components. The counters are supposed to inform the service about the
need for such replacement after reaching the maximum value set by the service.
The MS-885 has 8 counters, 6 of which are defined, and the other 2 counters are general purpose counters
(default inactive) that the user / service can assign to any function. The user can reset counter values, the
service can change their maximum values in the range 0-9999.
List of service counters:
Table 12: Service counters list

No Description Parameter Default max

1 Oil counter 002-1u 3000
2 Oil filter counter 002-2u 3000
3 Air filter counter 002-3u 3000
4 Separator counter 002-4u 6000
5 Belt tension counter 002-5u 0
6 General overhaul counter 002-6u 0
7 General purpose counter 002-7u 0
8 General purpose counter 002-8u 0

The time remaining to replace a given compressor component can be determined by:

1. Working time in hours

2. Replacement date

Figure 3: View of the oil counter MS-885

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Both times are treated independently, ie. only one of them can be active or both are simultaneously active.
In case of an hour counter, the controller counts only the compressor’s active time (compressing and idle-
running). The count value is not increased when the compressor is off or in standby mode. Achieving the
maximum value of the hour counter or replacement date is treated as a non-critical error, and a message is
displayed informing that the service counter value has been exceeded.

5.2. Setting counter values

The maximum hourly working time and the date of replacement are set in service parameter 002. To disable
the unused counters the maximum value of the counter is set to 0000, and for dates, the year value is set to
00.

5.3. Resetting the counters

The service counter should be reset after replacing the compressor component. The counters are reset in
user parameter 002 by selecting the appropriate parameter number and holding down ESC for at least three
seconds.
Described procedure results in reset of the current counter value and date. If the working time control by date
is to be active, it must be reset to 002 in the service parameter.

5.4. Operating time counters

Working time counters count the characteristic parameters of compressor operation, so that they can determ-
ine the load and the nature of operation. The user can see the counter values in the working time counters’
menu. The possibility of changing the value of the counters is available for the service in the service parameters
presented in the table 13.

Table 13: Operating time counters

Description Max. default value Parameter

Number
CON Total startup counter - counts total number of com- 0 586s
pressor starts
CONY Y valve operation counter - counts total number of 0 597s
opening the Y valve
CWG Warranty counter - counts total time of compressor 0 542s
operation. Utilized by warranty lockdown function
CWYh Operation under load counter - counts total time of 0 553s
compressor operation with Y valve open
CONh Compressor ON cycles counter within an hour - 25 001s
used for the maximum number of start-ups per hour
(CONhmax) when the compressor does not have an
engine temperature sensor
CEC Power consumption counter - counts power con- 0 575s
sumption in kWh based on engine current. Re-
quires proper engine parameters to be setup (ser-
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6. Errors and events

During the compressor operation the controller generates errors and events.
Events are displayed as on-screen messages and are used to inform the operator of the change in operating
status of the compressor or co-operating devices. The message is displayed on the screen for a few seconds
and then the screen returns to the state before its occurrence.
Errors are indicated by the pulsating service diode SERV and by displaying a message on the screen. Addi-
tionally, fatal errors are indicated by alternating changes of ACK line with a frequency of 1 Hz (provided that
the controller is not set to REM mode) and by ERROR line which changes its state to low. The error remains
active until the root cause of the problem has been eliminated and deleted from the list LAST MESSAGES with
the button PROG. Errors are stored in the error list, available from the user parameter list (parameter 007u).
Deleting the error list is available only to the service (parameter 201s).
Fatal errors report the failure and malfunction of the compressor, which could cause damage to the compressor
or create a hazard for people nearby. When a fatal error is detected, the compressor is switched off. If the cause
of the error is eliminated within a short time, then the automatic restart function restarts the compressor.
In case of an error of the internal inverter, its number is visible. To identify it, the manufacturer’s document-
ation for the inverter should be used. For each of the inverters, a list of 16 errors is defined, whose codes are
interpreted and their full names are displayed. The list of errors is included in
Wciśnięcie przycisku prog podczas wyświetlania komunikatu błędu spowoduje potwierdzenie błędu oraz jego
skasowanie, jeśli jego przyczyna została usunięta
Restart of the compressor will not be possible until at least one critical error is active.
Non-fatal errors do not stop the compressor, they are only informative.

6.1. Fatal error list

Table 14: Fatal errors list

Number Message Error description

E01* POWER ASYMMETRY Compressor motor power asymmetry. Restarting the device
may take place after the condition of the power network has
been checked.
When using the ASKF3B module, check its controls. In the
case of using a binary (two-state) module, this error may be
caused by the occurrence of power supply asymmetry, incor-
rect phase order, or the absence of an asymmetry module
connection.
E02 WRONG PHASE SEQUENCE AIncorrect phase connection. The driver should be turned off,
connections of the phases and the state of the power net-
work should be checked. In the case of using the ASKF3B
module, the cause of the error may be the incorrect order of
phase connections, but it could also be the absence of one of
the phases. The external module ASKF3B controls need to be
checked!
E03 ABSOLUTE PRESSURE OVER- The pressure exceed maximum allowed pressure value.
FLOW

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Number Message Error description

E04 OIL TEMPERATURE OVER- Maximum allowed oil temperature exceeded. The error may
FLOW be caused by too low oil level or too high operating resistance
of the device. Check the oil level and allow the oil mixture to
cool down before restarting.
E05 ENGINE TEMPERATURE Maximum allowed engine temperature Tengmax exceeded.
OVERFLOW The cause of the error can be high operating resistance of the
machine or too frequent starting the machine. Too high en-
gine temperature may lead to engine failure.
E06 Iac OVERFLOW Exceeding the preset allowable motor current. The cause of
the error may be too high operating resistance of the device.
Failure can lead to engine damage.
E07 ERROR OF TOL GROWTH Lack of increase in oil temperature value during compressor
operation. It is necessary to check whether the appropriate
sensor is connected and whether it is not damaged. Addi-
tionally, it is necessary to check whether the parameter val-
ues corresponding to the oil temperature sensor supervision
function are set correctly (more information in the function
description in section 12.6).
E09 SETTINGS ERROR One of the values in parameters exceed their maximum al-
lowed values. Verify that the parameters set or transmitted
externally (e.g. by the master or visualization system) do not
exceed the allowed values.
E10 NO OIL TEMP. SENSOR Damaged or disconnected oil temperature sensor. Check if
the appropriate sensor is connected and if it is not damaged.
E11 NO ENGINE TEMP. SENSOR Damaged or disconnected engine temperature sensor. Check
if the appropriate sensor is connected and if it is not damaged.
E12 NO PRESSURE SENSOR Damage or no pressure sensor connected. Check if the appro-
priate sensor is connected and if it is not damaged.
E15 ASYMM. MODULE ERROR No ASKF3B external assymetry power supply module. Check
if the ASKF3B is connected and is not damaged.
To change the module type to binary, set the service para-
meter 014 to 0.
E16 THERMIC ERROR Thermal switch error. Check the state of the thermal switch
E17 NO PHASE One of the power supply phases is not present.
E18 V24 SHORT CIRCUIT ERROR Short circuit in 24V power supply circuit. When the fault is
detected, the 24V circuit is disconnected. Re-activation will
take place after the short circuit has been removed and after
the error has been reset in the RECENT MESSAGES menu of
the driver.
E19 Iac UNDERFLOW The value of the motor current during the device operation
below the preset minimum value (service parameter 078).

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6.2. Non-fatal errors list

A memory error may result in restoring the default configuration parameters. The con-
troller configuration must be restored manually. Operating the compressor without
re-configuration can cause the machine malfunction and lead to failure

In case of re-occurrence of errors it is required to contact the compressor service de-

partment

Table 15: Non-fatal errors list

Number Message Error description

E40 LOW OIL TEMPERATURE Lower than set (service parameter 063) temperature of the
oil mixture during compressor start. Always starts the heater,
even if it is disabled in the user parameter 009. The com-
pressor will start after the oil mixture has reached the min-
imum oil temperature.
E41 OIL TEMPERATURE OVER- Higher than set (service parameter Toilh 063) temperature of
FLOW the oil mixture. The machine starts after the oil temperat-
ure has dropped below the set value minus the set hysteresis
value. The error will be reset automatically after the temper-
ature has fallen below the set value minus 10 °C. In case of
re-occurrence of the error it is required to contact the service.
E42 AIR FILTER ERROR Air filter sensor error. Check the condition of the filter.
E43 OIL FILTER ERROR Oil filter sensor error. Check the condition of the filter.
E44 SEPARATOR ERROR Separator sensor error. Check the condition of the separator.
E45 COMMUNICATION ERROR Communication error on EIA-485 or CAN bus. Error can be
caused by physical link damage, the exclusion of one of the
cooperating devices or the incompatibility of their commu-
nication parameters.
E46 NO AIR TEMPERATURE No air temperature sensor. Check the connection on the ter-
SENSOR minal block.
E47 SERVICE COUNTER(S) EX- Exceeding one or more service counters. There is a likelihood
CEEDED that one or more of the compressor’s components need to
be replaced. In case of an error it is required to contact the
service.
E59 AFOFSEP sensor error Error of the air filter, oil, or separator sensor. The condition of
the filters should be checked.
E60 MEMORY ERROR Memory error during driver startup. WARNING! A memory
error may result in restoring the default values of the config-
uration parameters of the driver. After detecting a memory
error, the compressor must not be started! It is necessary
to reconfigure the driver. Failure to comply with the above
recommendation may result in improper machine operation
and lead to a breakdown.

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6.3. List of events

Table 16: List of events

Message Event description

DELAYED Starting procedure as a result of
MACHINE START
1. pressing the START button

2. REM setting in the remote mode

3. the command from the master controller in the continuous or

automatic mode

4. scheduled work

5. restart of the controller.

DELAYED Stopping procedure as a result of

MACHINE STOP
1. pressing the STOP button

2. REM switching off in the remote mode

3. the command from the master controller in the continuous or

automatic mode

4. planned work

5. a fatal error.

AUTOMODE Memory error during driver startup. WARNING! A memory error may
WAITING result in restoring the default values of the configuration parameters of
the driver. After detecting a memory error, the compressor must not be
started! It is necessary to reconfigure the driver. Failure to comply with
the above recommendation may result in improper machine operation
and lead to a breakdown.
INCORRECT Incorrect shutdown of the machine due to the disconnection or loss
MACHINE SHUTDOWN of power to the controller during compression. If the restart function
(parametr 090u) is enabled, the compressor will be turned on by the
controller when the power is restored.
WARNING: The date and time of the event refer in this case to the
moment the controller is restarted, not to the moment of power loss.
RESTARTING Restarting the compressor after its improper shutdown or as a result of
PLEASE WAIT a fatal error that allows automatic restart.
RESTARTING Restarting the compressor in the scheduled operation mode after its
PLANNED WORK improper shutdown (the date and time of the restart is within the time-
PLEASE WAIT frame of one of the planned activities).
RESTARTING Restarting the network operation on the master controller after its im-
NETWORK proper shutdown. Network operation will be initialized, including re-
PLEASE WAIT search of slave drivers.

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 Table 16: List of events

Message Event description

CHŁODZENIE The engine and oil mixture are cooling down.
PLEASE WAIT The event will occur when the machine starts:

1. The oil temperature exceeds the maximum value. Toilmax

preduced by hysteresis

2. The engine temperature exceeds the characteristic value Tch.

The compressor will not be started until the above conditions are met.
Additionally, when the compressor stops, it will enter cooling mode
and remain idling if the engine temperature exceeds the characteristic
value. Tch.
HEATING The external heater has been activated. The heater is activated when
PLEASE WAIT the oil temperature at the start of the compressor is lower than the
minimum temperature Toilmin. The machine will be started when the
oil temperature reaches Toilmin + His Toilmin.
DRYING Waiting for the end of the dryer operation according to the set para-
PLEASE WAIT meters.
EXCEEDING THE NUMBER The maximum number of start-ups within an hour has been exceeded.
OF ON CYCLES
ROTATION PROCEDURE Procedure of rotation of maximum and minimum pressure limits on
NETWORK MODE working compressors in the network. The message appears on the mas-
ter controller after the set trot time has elapsed (user parameter 005).
WAITING FOR DECOMPRESSION No signal from the VS sensor or other decompression detection
method. The controller will start the operation after decompression
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7. Operation theory

7.1. Motor control diagram

Figure 4: Motor control diagram

Basic compressor operation

• Start the operation (eg. pressing the button START)

• Switch on the contactor Q2 (starting the engine in a star configuration)

• Switch on the contactor Q1 (main contactor)

• Star-delta delay tst

• Switch off the contactor Q2

• Delay tstd

• Switch on the contactor Q3 (triangle configuration), engine in normal operation mode

• Delay tdy

• Switch on the Y valve - Start compression

• Compression. Switching off the Y solenoid valve causes the compressor to become unloaded and the
engine to run idle. The Y valve is activated/deactivated by the operating algorithm according to the
required maximum pressure settingsPu and minimum pressure Pd.

• Stop the operation (eg. pressing the button STOP)

• Switch off the Y valve, switch to idle running

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 • Stop delay time tdsp

• Switch off the contactors Q1 and Q3

• Delayed restart tdst, the motor start-up may take place after this time. If the compressor operation is
resumed before it expires, the engine will start running at an appropriate delay.

7.1.1. Decompression control method

Decompression control can be carried out using a few strategies, using decompression sensor (Vs), decom-
pression timer (tdst), secondary pressure sensor (PS2) or the combination of the methods. The selection of
decompression control method is done by selecting the appriopriate option in service parameter 047. Possible
control methods:

• tdst

• Vs

• PS2

• tdst + Vs

• tdst + PS2

7.1.2. Motor temperature management method

The management of motor temperature can be carried out using motor temperature, Compressor ON cycles
counter within an hour counter or the combination of both. The used control method is selected in service
parameter 004, the setpoint of the counter in service parameter 001.

7.2. Motor operation parameters

The parameters that control the motor operation together with the corresponding service parameters are
shown in the table 17.
Table 17: List of parameteres controlling the motor operation

Parameter Unit Description Default value

Name
tst 078-1s s Star-delta switching time 8
tstd 010s ms Star-delta switching time delay 25
tdy 036-4s s Compression waiting time 2
tdsp 036-3s s Compressor stop delay time 5
tdst 036-1s s Compressor start delay time 30
tlse s Idle run work time after exceeding the upper limit 300
of pressure
tlsemin 036-2s s Minimum value tlse 240
Imin 078-5s A Minimum motor current value 0
Imax 078-4s A Maximum motor current value 100

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Parameter Unit Description Default value

Name
CONhmax 001s Maximum number of start-ups within an hour 25

7.3. Pressure control parameters

We make changes to the pressure parameters in the main menu of the controller’s operating parameters set-
tings, as shown in the table ??

Figure 5: Settings menu for work parameters MS-885

Table 18: List of pressure control parameters

Name Parameter Unit Description Default value

Mode Main Menu Compressor Operating Mode (AUTO, CONST, AUTO
REM)
Pd Main menu bar Lower pressure limit at which the machine starts 6.0
to compress air
Pu Main menu bar Upper pressure limit after which the machine 8.0
stops to compress air

7.3.1. Pressure limit parameters

The change of the pressure limit parameters listed in 19 should be carried out by the service to correctly adjust
them to the type of compressor and the characteristics of the installation.

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 Table 19: List of pressure limit parameters

Parameter Unit Description Default value

Name
Pabs 045-3s bar Absolute pressure. Specifies the pressure level at 11
which the fatal error message will appear and the
machine will stop
Pdelta 045-4s bar Minimum difference between maximum and min- 0.2
imum pressure.
Pmax 045-2s bar Maximum pressure setting possible 10
Pmin 045-1s bar Minimum pressure setting possible 5

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8. Operation modes

Available operation modes:

1. AUTO - automatic mode

2. CONST - constant operation mode

3. REM - remote control mode

4. LOCAL - local operation mode

8.1. Automatic mode (AUTO)

In automatic mode the controller automatically starts and stops the compressor when the desired pressure
limits are met.
When the pressure reaches the upper limit Pu the compressor enters the neutral motor operation state, where
the motor is run with the Y valve closed for time tlse. When the measured pressure value reaches value below
the lower pressure limit Pd the unit resumes compressing.If the pressure value is higher than the lower limit
Pd the motor is stopped and enters the auto-wait mode. The motor will be restarted after the pressure value
has fallen under the lower limit Pd.
Automatic operation mode is recommended when the pressure demand is intermittent.

8.1.1. AutoTLSE

Optimal setting of engine idle operation time tlse is critical to managing compressor operation cost. Too long a
time means that the engine operates frequently in idle mode causing excessive power consumption. Too short
tlse time can cause too frequent engine start and stop, which not only increases power consumption but also
causes excessive strain to mechanical components.
AutoTLSE algorithm automatically adjust idle engine operation in Auto mode. Operation history and system
pressure is being analysed in real time, monitoring parameters:

• pressure monotonicity

• pressure rate of change

• pressure in relation to upper and lower limits

• times od pressure rise and fall in previous operation cycles

• set tlse

• estimated number of hourly on-off cycles

Using the acquired data the algorithm controls tlse time, mainly by shortening it (but it is never shorter than
15s). If the demand for pressure is not high and it is slowly being reduced, the algorithm reduces the tlse time.
If the estimated pressure demand rises, the algorithm allows the engine to operate in idle mode.
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8.2. Constant operation mode (CONST)

In constant operation mode the compressor’s motor is continuously running.

When the pressure reaches the upper pressure limit Pu the compressor enters the neutral motor operation
state, where the motor is run with the Y valve closed until the pressure value reaches the lower limit Pd, after
which the Y valve is open and compression continues.
Constant operation mode is recommended when the pressure demand is periodic without long intermissions.

8.3. Remote control mode (REM)

Remote operation mode enables remote management of the compressor’s operation using REM input or Mod-
bus RTU protocol. It allows the user to set up several compressors to participate in regulation managed by a
master controller (e.g. MS4CMPXv2) or a simple on-off control using remote device such as a button on the
control panel.

In the remote operation mode the lower and upper pressure limits become inactive by
default (the unit does not manage pressure in the system)

For a controller to react to remote commands it must be in ready mode (pulsing red STOP diode and pulsing
orange engine diode). To enter ready modes the user presses the START button.

8.3.1. REM input operation

REM input is active low. Control of a unit’s operation, using REM input is based on the principle of remotely
enabling and disabling the active compressing of a single unit, while the unit does not manage the pressure in
the system. By default, the reaction to the REM signal is as follows:

• REM active - load, master controller enables the unit’s compression

• REM inactive - unload, controller disables the unit’s compression

Manual stop in the remote control mode (by pressing the STOP button) results in manual disabling of remote
control mode (notification: REMOTE CONTROL DISABLED). Up until the next press of the START button, the
controller will not start the operation.
After an improper shutdown during the controller operation while the automatic restart mode is active (section
11.5.), the controller will enter ready mode. If REM input is low, the machine will be switched on. The minimum
time that the REM input operation must be maintained to start the compressor is set to trem (060u).

8.3.2. Enabling the pressure limits in the remote control mode

In order to use the REM input as a remote START signal (to use it with a remote switch on the control panel, for
example) the pressure limits must be manually enabled in service parameter 263. After the limits are activated
the reaction to the REM signal is as follows:

• REM active - enable operation, the controller regulates the pressure to be within specified limits in auto-
matic mode
• REM inactive - disable operation, the controller does not regulate the pressure

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8.3.3. ACK output

The ACK confirmation line serves as feedback for the master controller regarding the initiation of the com-
pressor start. It can also be used in creating controls on the dashboard. Stopping the compressor causes the
ACK signal to be removed.
The ACK line is of the relay type (potential-free), and at the moment of activation, the contacts are shorted
to the +24VEXT line. Therefore, for its proper operation, it is necessary to supply +24V to the +24VEXT line.
When a critical error occurs on the controller, the ACK line alternates its state at a frequency of 1Hz (provided
that remote mode REM is not set). Thanks to this, the line can be used as a signaling line for critical errors.

8.3.4. Connecting the driver in REM mode

Connecting the controller in REM mode. Before connecting the slave controller, one of its universal outputs
(e.g. OUT 2) must be set as the ACK confirmation line output. The configuration of universal outputs is de-
scribed in section ??. The REM line input on the slave controller should be connected to the control output of
the master controller, while the configured ACK line should be connected to the feedback signal input on the
supervising controller. Below is a diagram showing the connection of four slave controllers operating in REM
mode to the master controller MS4CMPXv2.

MS-4CMPX
P(4-20mA)
+24VDC

+24VDC
CMP1A

CMP1B

CMP2B

CMP3B

CMP4B
CMP2A

CMP3A

CMP4A

AGND

Tamb

ACK1

ACK2

ACK3

ACK4
GND
OUT 3

OUT 5
(ACK)

(ACK)

485B

485B
OUT2

OUT4

485A

485A
OUT3

OUT5

+24V

+24V
(ACK)

(ACK)
GND

GND
REM

REM
REM

REM

NET

NET
GND

GND

NET

NET
EXT

EXT

MS-485 MS-487VFD MS-885 MS-887FVD

Figure 6: Wiring diagram for the controller

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8.3.5. Modbus RTU

The MS-885 controller has been equipped with RS485 communication interfaces. Data exchange is carried out
based on the Modbus RTU protocol. Sending the appropriate command via the Modbus protocol results in the
controller performing a specific action. Control of work through commands is carried out, just like in the case
of the REM line, based on remote pressure control (relief/load):

• Command that causes the compressor to enter a loaded state – based on the pressure dropping below
the lower pressure limit Pd

• Command that causes the compressor to switch to a unloaded state – based on the increase in pressure
above the upper pressure limit Pu

The description of the functions and control capabilities of the compressor using the Modbus RTU protocol is
included in the chapter on Network Operation.

8.4. Local operation mode (LOCAL)

In local mode the controller uses only local settings. Parameters set using communication protocols and sched-
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9. Network operation

The MS-885 controller can manage a group of up to 4 compressors (including itself) using one of two al-
gorithms: sequential or cascade.
All controllers in the network must be connected to each other via a single, established network link: RS485.
The data transmission between controllers used the Modbus RTU protocol, which is why the MS-885 can man-
age all controllers from the MS family equipped with this protocol and the appropriate port. (RS485). The
transmission speeds on all controllers in the network should be set to the same. When there are large dis-
tances between controllers, it is recommended to set lower speeds. At short distances, transmission speeds
can be higher. In the network, only one master controller can operate. The others work as slave controllers.
The master function is automatically assigned to the controller on which it will be launched, and then the net-
work operation will be initialized. To enable network operation on the given controller, the parameter 004u
should be set to ’Enabled’. This will cause the network menu to appear as one of the main driver menus. The
operation of the compressor controlled by a master-type controller is independent of the network operation
control! The controller on which the network operation is running may or may not operate within the net-
work. If its ID is greater than 4, it will manage the network, but the compressor controlled by it will operate
independently (it will not be taken into account in the network operation algorithm). To start the network
operation, at least one active compressor is required, whose controller has a Modbus identifier in the range
of <1,4>.

Network operating parameters in each of the connected controllers must be configured

properly before starting network operation

9.1. Enable/disable network operation

Network operation start is ordered by the master controller. To get started, go to the network menu on the
controller and press START. Active compressors on the network will be started (with start delay as set in user
parameter 028-1). Network mode is stopped by pressing the STOP button in the network operation menu.
Pressing the START/STOP button from a different position than the network menu only affects the operation of
the compressor connected locally to the controller. This makes it possible to stop the compressor connected
to the master controller without having to stop the network operation. Network activity is signalled by the
blinking network diode NET.
Manually stopping the compressor other than the master results in its elimination from the network operation.
The compressor is restored to the network operation after manual start with the START button. When there
is no active compressor in the network , the network mode stops.

9.2. Search for controllers in the network

After the network operation has been initialized on the master controller, search for controllers connected to
the network follows.
For a controller to be able to work in network operation mode, it’s identifier (Modbus ID, User 008) must be
set to a value of 1-4 (identifiers within a network can not be repeated). The order of compressor IDs in the
network does not matter. Nevertheless, it is advised to set the IDs in logical manner for easy identification,
e.g. according to the physical location of machines in the compressor room. Controller search in the network
happens every time the user presses START button on the master controller, while the network menu is open.
The search for controllers connected to the network occurs also during operation, allowing the user to add
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For the master controller, it is possible to set it’s identifier to a value outside range of 1-4. Then it will not be
used in network operation.

9.3. Network operation menu

Figure 7: View of network operation menu

Description of network menu abbreviations:

1. ID – Modbus identifier

2. Pd – lower pressure limit

3. Pu – upper pressure limit

4. STATE – operation state of the given compressor

5. RT – rotation time

6. TL – time left to rotate

9.4. Errors and events in network operation

A fatal error of a controller causes it to be removed from the network algorithm. The controller will return
to network operation after the error has been removed and the compressor has been manually activated by
pressing the START button.
Occurrence of non-critical communication error (E45) on the master controller informs the user that the com-
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will not cause the slave controller to change its status. If the slave controller is in active state after success-
ful communication attempt, it is automatically restored to the network operation algorithm. If not, the slave
controller operation must be restarted automatically using START button.
Restoring power after power failure will restart network operation if network reboot is enabled in user para-
meter 090.

9.5. Master takeover function

Master takeover allows the master controller function to be taken over by one of the slave controllers when
the communication with the master controller is lost. Master function is taken by the slave controller with the
highest ID. The function is enabled in user parameter 028.

9.6. Slave controller configuration

Using the controller as a slave controller requires configuration of parameters:

1. Select operation mode:

• Remote REM - remote pressure control with Modbus commands (load/unload) based on the pres-
sure of the master controller, where the upper and lower limit values of Pd are not taken into
account.
• Automatic or Continuous - pressure control (internal measurement) based on upper Pu and lower
Pd pressure settings

2. User 008 parameter:

• 008-1 Modbus identifier, unique in the network

• 008-2 baudrate (the same for all compressors in the network)
• 008-3 data formatting (the same for all compressors in the network)
• 008-4 parity (the same for all compressors in the network)

3. User 028 parameter - Enable/Disable master takeover function

Master controller manages pressure in the system based on its own pressure measurement. Slave controllers
receive commands based on desired pressure limits Pu - Pd set in network algorithm configuration parameters.
For the slave controllers, it is recommended to configure them in remote operation mode (REM).
The pressures Pu - Pd assigned to a slave controller in network operation mode should fall within limiting values
Pmax - Pmin of that slave controller.

9.6.1. Network mode watchdog

Network mode watchdog allows the compressor to operate if the communication with master controller has
been interrupted. If the network mode watchdog function has been enabled (service parameter 016-1), the
slave controller measures the time that has elapsed from the last packet sent by the master controller. If
that time exceeds the set limit (service parameter 016-2), the slave controller switches to automatic operation
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 1. All active 2. ID=2 compressor inactive 3. Rotation without ID=2 compressor
ID Pd Pu ID Pd Pu ID Pd Pu
1 6.0 7.1 1 6.0 7.1 1 5.0 6.1
2 5.0 6.1 2 3.0 4.1 2 3.0 4.1
3 4.0 5.1 3 4.0 5.1 3 6.0 7.1
4 3.0 4.1 4 5.0 6.1 4 4.0 5.1

9.7. Sequential operation algorithm

The sequential algorithm is designed for the operation in a network of compressors of similar power. The
algorithm assumes an even distribution of active operation time between all compressors in the network.
This involves cyclical changes in the distribution of the Pu-Pd pressure limits of the controllers. Therefore, the
sequence of pressure ranges relative to compressor identifiers is not relevant. Rotation of the pressure limits
takes place at the interval trot (user parameter 005 on the master controller).
Time left to rotate TL is counted down while network operation is active and is visible in the network menu.
When stopped, this time is memorized and, after restart, its countdown is continued. This assumption is also
satisfied when the controller is off or power failure occurs.
In the rotation phase, no individual compressors are stopped. Stopping/starting the compressor can only occur
when current pressure meets the conditions of its newly assigned limits Pu – Pd. In the pressure rotation
procedure, only the active compressors are involved.
Recommended settings of pressure limits Pu – Pd in a sequential algorithm (user parameter 026) are exclusive
step ranges. With such distribution, the compressor with the highest range of limits is switched off the latest
(after reaching the desired pressure in the network) and activated the earliest, because it has the highest lower
limit pressure Pd.

Before rotation After first rotation After second rotation cd

ID Pd Pu ID Pd Pu ID Pd Pu
1 6.0 7.1 1 3.0 4.1 1 4.0 5.1
2 5.0 6.1 2 6.0 7.1 2 3.0 4.1 ...
3 4.0 5.1 3 5.0 6.1 3 6.0 7.1
4 3.0 4.1 4 4.0 5.1 4 5.0 6.1

Another example setting of pressure limits Pu – Pd in a sequential algorithm is to give the compressors the
identical upper limit of Pu and step the lower limits. In this situation, all compressors will be switched off
simultaneously and switched on when the pressure drops below the lower limit Pd.
For compressors that are stopped manually or due to a critical error, the lowest pressure limits are auto-
matically transmitted (with automatic reconfiguration enabled), and their limits are assumed by the active
compressors with the lowest limits Pu – Pd.
For example, if in scenario 1 the compressor with the ID=2 is manually stopped, the limits will be as in scenario
2. If the compressor with the ID=2 remains inactive, the pressure distribution resolves to scenario 3 after
another rotation.

9.8. Cascade operation algorithm

Cascade algorithm is designed for operation in a network of compressors of different powers. The algorithm
assumes that the lowest power compressor is switched on and off the most often.
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assumption is due to the high power consumption of the motor at its start. In addition, this strategy increases
the longevity of the motor in the compressor of the highest power.
Recommended setting of limits Pu – Pd in the cascade algorithm is to give the compressors the same upper
limit Pu and different lower limit Pd (scenario 1). In this situation, all the machines will compress the air to
achieve the required network pressure and then shut down simultaneously. At low pressure requirements, the
compressor with the lowest power (ID=4) will be switched on. If the pressure drops below the compressor’s
lower limit of ID=3, this compressor will also be switched on.

1. All active 2. Compressor ID=2 inactive

ID Pd Pu Power ID Pd Pu Power
1 3.0 7.0 120kW 1 4.0 7.0 120kW
2 4.0 7.0 100kW 2 3.0 7.0 100kW
3 5.0 7.0 50kW 3 5.0 7.0 50kW
4 6.0 7.0 20kW 4 6.0 7.0 20kW

In the cascade algorithm the pressure limits Pu – Pd are permanently assigned to the particular compressor
identifier. There is no rotation procedure (rotation time trot is not taken into account).
When setting the pressure limits, the compressor sequence is important relative to ID. When automatic recon-
figuration (user parameter 028) is enabled, compressors stopped manually or due to a fatal error automatically
assume the lowest pressure limits Pu – Pd in the network. This causes the lower limits to move up one position.
For example, if in scenario 1 a fatal error occurs on the compressor with ID=2, the automatic reconfiguration re-
distributes limits Pu-Pd to values in scenario 2. After the compressor with ID=2 has been restored, distribution
of limits returns to scenario 1.

9.9. Integration with the visualization system

The use of the communication interface allows the controller to operate with the visualization system (for
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Figure 8: Diagram of connecting controllers via the CAN interface.

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 Figure 9: Diagram of connecting controllers via the RS485 interface.

It is recommended to connect the grounds of cooperating controllers both in the case

of transmission over RS485 and over CAN. Additionally, it is recommended to run the
CAN/RS485 bus over shielded cables.

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10. Schedule

Figure 10: View of the schedule

Schedule allows the user to plan the operation cycles of the compressor, facilitating scheduling the production
process and allowing for maintenance-free operation. It is possible to declare up to 20 tasks with the option
of a single start-up (one-time start-up on a particular day) or recurring (on specific days of the week) instances
of a task. Each task allows you to choose the operating mode of the compressor. Work schedule settings are
available in user parameter 001.

Do not perform operations on any component of a compressor when at least one task
is active, as the task may execute and compressor may start

10.1. Schedule description

Proper setting of the real-time clock is required for operation of work schedule.
When the scheduled task start is detected the compressor starts in the operation mode specified in task con-
figuration.
If the scheduled task is detected when the compressor is running, the compressor mode will be changed to the
mode specified in the task configuration. In addition, if the end of the task occurs the compressor will return
to the mode in which it was running before the task started.
If the controller has been properly initialized on the network, detection of the scheduled task causes the com-
pressor to start running without changing the operating mode. The exception of that is when the task’s mode
of operation is specified as the network mode, which launches the network operation algorithm and does
not directly relate to the operation of the compressor. Network operation will be started provided that the
network algorithm parameters are enabled and configured. After the task expires, network operation will be
stopped.
The scheduled task is automatically restarted in case of a power failure, if a time condition is fulfilled.
A given task can be cancelled in the user parameter 001 by setting its operating frequency to Off. If STOP is
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ing the task will take place after pressing START. Scheduled stopping of the machine will take place at a fixed
time. Manually stopping the scheduled task (with STOP) does not cancel the remaining tasks, but only the
current one.

10.2. Schedule settings

When scheduling the work, determine whether the task is to be repeated periodically (weekly plan) or whether
it is a one-time start-up and stop of the compressor.
Using the < and > buttons, select the task (the active task is indicated by ») and press the PROG button. Pressing
the PROG button again enters the edit mode where the + and - buttons change their value. Validate the
parameter value with the PROG key. After accepting the given values, pressing the ESC button takes the user
to the next parameter. If the entered date is incorrect, the user will be informed and the planning of the task
will begin again.
When a task has been scheduled in the task list, the following information appears:

• day of week / date and time of compressor start

• day of week / date and time of compressor stop

• operating mode: Continuous (C), Automatic (A), Remote (R) and Network (N)

• frequency of operation: weekly cycle P - periodic or single - one-time task

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11. Other functions

11.1. Heater

Connecting an external relay to a universal output configured as Heater 1 or Heater 2 allows for controlling the
heating function of the oil mixture.

Figure 11: View of the MS-885 screen with the heating function turned on.

11.1.1. Heater 1 (H1)

If the Heater 1 function is activated at one of the outputs, upon receiving the START signal, the temperature of
the oil Toil is checked. If the Toil temperature is lower than the minimum oil temperature Toilmin (parameter
063-1s), the controller activates the heater output 1 and prevents the compressor from starting during the
heating period. Upon reaching a temperature higher than the hysteresis His Toilmin (parameter 066-1s) from
the minimum oil temperature Toilmin, that is, Toilmin + His Toilmin, the heater output will be turned off and
the compressor start procedure will be initiated. The Heater 1 only operates when the compressor starts and
is used to warm up the oil before startup.
The activity of the heater is indicated by the text HEATING on the information bar at the bottom of the screen.

11.1.2. Heater 2 (H2)

If the Heater 2 function is activated at one of the outputs, then regardless of the compressor’s operating state,
the oil temperature is continuously monitored Toil. If the Toil temperature is lower than the minimum oil
temperature Toilmin (parameter 063-1s), the heater output is activated until the oil reaches a temperature
higher than the minimum oil temperature Toilmin by the hysteresis His Toilmin (parameter 066-1s), that is,
Toilmin + His Toilmin. If a start signal occurs during the operation of the Heater 2 function, it will be blocked until
the cutoff temperature of the heater is reached. The heater 2 operates continuously as long as the controller
is turned on, and it serves to maintain the appropriate temperature of the oil mixture in the compressor
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11.2. Dryer

Connecting an external contactor to the universal output configured as dryer allows the controller to control
the dryer.

Figure 12: View of the MS-885 screen with the heating function turned on.

Parameters controlling the dryer operation:

Table 20: List of parameters controlling the dryer operation

Name Parameter Unit Description Default value

tdrst 030-1u min Drying time before compressor start 10
tdrsp 030-2u min Drying time after compressor stop 10
tdri 030-3u s Dryer idle time after stopping. 30

If the compressor is switched on after time shorter than tdri the tdrst time will not be counted and the com-
pressor will switch on simultaneously with the dryer.
The activity of the dryer is signalled by the word DRYING in the info bar at the bottom of the screen. Addition-
ally, there is the option to activate the dehumidifier when the compressor is in standby mode. Its operation
can be regulated by turning the dehumidifier on and off at a specified frequency and with a specified filling.
This allows for the efficient use of the dehumidifier with reduced energy consumption. The parameter 008-1s
is responsible for the period of changes, while the parameter 008-2s is responsible for the completion.
Additional parameters controlling the operation of the dehumidifier.:

Table 21: List of additional parameters controlling the operation of the dryer

Parameter Unit Description Basic

Value
008-1u min The work cycle time of the dryer in standby mode. 5
008-2u % Filling the dryer cycle in standby mode. 100

Example parameter settings 008s:

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minutes in a cyclical manner (3 min - on, 7 min - off)

11.3. Condensate drain

Connecting an external contactor to a universal output configured as a condensate drain output allows the
controller to control the condensate drain.
Condensate drain function activates the condensate drain valve periodically during compressor operation.
Parameters controlling the condensate drain operation:

Table 22: Condensate drain parameter list

Name Parameter Unit Description Default value

drper 040-1u min Time between operations of condensate drains 30
drtim 040-2u s Condensate drain time 3

Condensate drain is inactive only when the compressor is stopped.

11.4. Cooling

Connecting an external contactor to the universal output configured as a fan controller allows the controller
to control the oil cooling fan.
When the oil temperature reaches value defined in parameter Tfanon (service parameter 064) the fan will be
turned on and when the oil temperature falls below the value in parameter Tfanoff (service parameter 064)
the fan will be turned off.
The compressor start is possible only when the oil temperature does not exceed the value Toilmax (service
parameter 063) and when the engine temperature does not exceed characteristic engine temperature Tch
(service parameter 078).
During compressor stop, if the engine temperature is higher than Tch the engine will be run in neutral until the
engine temperature falls below Tch - Tch hysteresis (service parameter 078).

11.5. Automatic restart

Performing operations on active components of a controlled compressor is not allowed

when the restart function is active because the cootrolled device may be started.

The automatic restart function allows the compressor to start automatically after a power failure during active
operation. All interrupted operation parameters will be retained after the compressor is restarted. The restart
function applies to:

1. operation of a single machine

2. network operation on the Master controller

3. scheduled work, if time dependencies are met after the power has been restored

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In addition, it is possible to automatically restart the controller after few of the critical errors have occurred,
such as when the oil temperature falls below the maximum value after an oil temperature error has occured.
Due to the danger of engine damage, the number of automatic restarts is limited to 2. The counter of the
number of restarts is reset when the compressor is stopped by the STOP button.
The Restart function is preferred unattended operation of the compressor is required and it is necessary to
maintain constant network pressure.

11.6. Monitoring of the oil temperature sensor

The oil temperature sensor supervision function (parameter 028s) allows for the detection of issues related to
the temperature sensor. In the event of the sensor not being connected or malfunctioning, the compressor
will stop and an error will occur.
The control of the oil temperature sensor’s operation involves checking whether there has been an increase in
temperature by the specified value within the set time (parameter 028-2s). (parametr 028-3s). Additionally,
there is the option to disable this protection above the set oil temperature value (parameter 028-4s).

Table 23: List of parameters for oil temperature sensor monitoring.

Nr Descrip. Unit Range Basic

value
028-1s Toil sensor supervision On.;Off. On.
028-2s Time of Toil Growth min 1; 999 7
028-3s Delta Toil °C 1; 99 25
028-4s Disabling the Toil protection s °C 50

11.7. Power asymmetry control

Control of the power supply asymmetry is done by means of an external module. Detecting asymmetry causes
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Supported modules:

1. Analog power supply control modules (eg. ASKF3B) - events such as no module connection, wrong phase
sequence and power supply asymmetry exceeding the set level (service parameter 014) are detected and
identified.

2. Digital modules - the controller detects a power failure based on the signal from an external binary
module. The error is always signalled with the message POWER ASYMMETRY, there is no way to detect
the cause of the error.

Asymmetry line sampling time is specified by the service parameter 033 tasym. Detected asymmetry for
shorter periods of time will not cause an error.
When using an analog module it is crucial to set the allowable level of asymmetry in service parameter 014.
This level determines the degree of deviation of the phase with the lowest voltage relative to the phase with
the greatest voltage.

Table 24: Possible to set deviation values

The value of the para- Level of asymmetry

meter
0 0%
1 7%
2 13%
3 33%
4 50%
5 70%

When using the digital module, set the power supply level to 0.

11.8. 24V supply short detection

The active short-circuit control function is in operation throughout the entire working period of the controller.
At the moment of a short circuit, the 24V circuit power is immediately cut off, protecting its electronic compon-
ents from damage. A short circuit in the 24VDC circuit is considered a critical error and causes the compressor
to stop working. The circuit can be reactivated after the cause of the short circuit has been removed and the
error has been cleared in the CONTROLLER’S LAST MESSAGES menu.

11.9. Save/restore parameters

After the controller has been configured the service has the possibility to save current user and service settings
(service parameter 112). Restoring user settings can be done in user parameter 111 and restoring service
settings in service parameter 111.
In case of restoring parameters that were not defined during the recording, the default parameters of the
manufacturer will be restored. The user and service passwords are not subject to saving and restoring.

11.10. Controller lock

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 1. when the CWG warranty counter exceeds the maximum value specified in the service parameter 244

2. when the current date exceeds the date set in the service parameter 245

Removing the lock is possible in service parameter 243 or by the code provided to the user.
The code is generated for a particular sequence of numbers. Only authorized personnel has the access to
the code generator. This method allows the user to unlock the machine without the presence of the service
crew. The controller lock function allows the compressor manufacturer to provide the client with a controller
demonstration, for a specific compressor operating time, or up to a specific date. When the lock function is
enabled, there is no possibility to modify the date or time.

11.11. Y valve test

The function allows the service to manually control Y valve. The control is done by pressing the button PROG,
while in parameter 050 of the service. Each time the button PROG is pressed, the Y valve changes to opposite
state (open/closed). When the person operating the controller exits the parameter settings, the state of the Y
valve in which it was before entering the menu is automatically restored.
This function is particularly useful when a need to lower the pressure in the network during the compressor
operation occurs. This prevents the compressor from stopping and the mechanical ’loosening’ of the valve.

Y valve test can be performed only by authorised personnel

11.12. Safety valve test

To perform the safety valve test the user selects the desired target pressure in service parameter 500 and
presses the START button.
This will start the compressor, which will compress the air until the limit is reached. In order to open the safety
valve, the set pressure limit should be higher than the valve activation pressure.

Safety valve testing can be performed only by authorised personnel.

11.13. Screen saver

After five minutes of inactivity, the screen saver showing the current pressure will be activate. The screen saver
can also be activated by holding down the ESC button while in one of the main menus of the controller. The
screen saver is disabled after any of the buttons has been pressed or after a critical error has occurred.

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12. Technical data

12.1. Electrical characteristics

Table 25: Electrical characteristics

Parameter Value
Supply voltage 24VAC 50/60Hz, 24VDC
Power consumption 10W max
Relays max switching voltage 250VAC
Relays max switching current, resistive 5A
Current loop maximum current 28mA
Maximum current draw from internal reference voltage 250mA
Digital inputs min voltage -0,5V DC
Digital inputs max voltage 24,7V DC
Analog inputs min voltage -0,5V DC
Analog input max voltage 24,7V DC

12.2. Mechanical information

Table 26: Mechanical information

Parameter Value
Enclosure dimensions 180x80x62 mm
Unit weight (without packaging) 1kg
Panel mounting style Mounting tabs

12.3. Operating conditions

Table 27: Operating conditions

Parameter Value
Operating temperature -15 ÷ 50 °C
Storage temperature -20 ÷ 70°C
Relative humidity 10 ÷ 90 %, without condensation

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Figure 14: MS-885 Dimension drawing

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