Operating Manual Controls: AC1 AC2 AC3

Operating manual
Controls
AC 1
AC 2
AC 3VARIABLE 35 - 130
ALMiG Kompressoren GmbH
Adolf-Ehmann-Straße 2
73257 Köngen
Telephone: +49 7024 9614 240
Fax: +49 7024 9614 209
email: [email protected]
Internet: www.almig.de
Service Hotline:
Telephone: +49 1805 25 87 00
Fax: +49 1805 25 87 01
Translation of the original operating instructions

Almi-12135-DE
© ALMiG Kompressoren GmbH 2010
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Controllers AC 1, AC 2, AC 3
Supplemental instructions
Overview of the Controllers For the controller variant installed, please consult the
label on the controller.
AIR CONTROL 1
 Chapter 4 ‘Air Control AC 1 controller’ on pa-
ge 25
AIR CONTROL 2
ge 49
AIR CONTROL 3
ge 70
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 General information ...............................................................7
1.1 Information about these instructions ..............................7
1.2 Explanation of symbols ..................................................8
1.3 Limitation of liability......................................................10
1.4 Copyright ......................................................................10
1.5 Warranty terms.............................................................10
1.6 Customer service .........................................................11
2 Safety.....................................................................................12
2.1 Proper use....................................................................12
2.2 Responsibility of the owner ..........................................13
2.3 Personnel requirements...............................................14
2.3.1 Qualifications ................................................14
2.3.2 Unauthorised persons ..................................15
2.3.3 Training.........................................................15
2.4 Personal protective equipment ....................................16
2.5 Basic dangers ..............................................................17
2.5.1 General dangers in the workplace................17
2.5.2 Dangers due to electric power......................17
2.6 Safety equipment .........................................................18
2.6.1 Description of the safety equipment
installed.........................................................18
2.7 Securing to prevent restart...........................................20
2.8 Behaviour in case of fire or accidents ..........................22
3 General safety instructions for all controllers ..................23

3.1 Safety instructions for the operation ............................23
3.2 Operating personnel and personal protective
equipment ....................................................................23
3.3 Shutdown in emergency situations ..............................24
4 Air Control AC 1 controller..................................................25

4.1 Overview of Air Control AC 1 .......................................25
4.2 Brief description ...........................................................26
4.3 Operating modes..........................................................26
4.4 Overview of display ......................................................27
4.4.1 Other display indicators ................................27
4.4.2 Operating mode display................................28
4.5 Switching the compressor on/off..................................28
4.6 Calling up information ..................................................29
4.7 Setting parameters via code input menu .....................30
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4.7.1 Calling up the code input menu....................30

4.7.2 Overview of code input menu.......................31
4.7.3 Inputting a code ............................................31
4.7.4 Overview of submenus.................................32
4.7.5 Select operating mode: Code 0002..............33
4.7.6 Switch automatic restart on/off: Code 0003 .35
4.7.7 Set on-site operation/remote operation:
Code 0008 ....................................................36
4.7.8 Set switch on/off pressure: Code 0011 ........38
4.7.9 Switch Basic load switching mode on/off:
Code 0018 ....................................................39
4.7.10 Switch the pressure unit: Code 0090 ...........40
4.7.11 Switch the temperature unit: Code 0095......41
4.7.12 Display the software version: Code 9999.....42
4.8 Fault and warning messages.......................................43
4.8.1 Fault message ..............................................43
4.8.2 Warning/maintenance messages .................45
4.8.3 Acknowledging fault and warning
messages .....................................................47
4.9 Setting the display contrast..........................................48
5 Air Control AC 2 controller .................................................49

5.1 Overview of Air Control AC 2.......................................49
5.3 Operating modes .........................................................50
5.4 Overview of display......................................................51
5.4.1 Operating data display area .........................51
5.4.2 Operating mode display ...............................52
5.6 Calling up information ..................................................53
5.7 Setting parameters via code input menu .....................55
5.7.1 Calling up the code input menu....................55
5.7.2 Overview of code input menu.......................55
5.7.3 Inputting a code ............................................56
5.7.4 Overview of submenus.................................56
5.7.5 Select operating mode: Code 0002..............57
5.7.6 Switch automatic restart on/off: Code 0003 .59
5.7.7 Set on-site operation/remote operation:
Code 0008 ....................................................60
5.7.8 Setting the switch-on/switch-off pressure
and minimum pressure/BLS: Code 0011 .....61
5.7.9 Switch Basic load switching mode on/off:
Code 0018 ....................................................62
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5.7.10 Switch the pressure unit: Code 0090 ...........63

5.7.11 Switch the temperature unit: Code 0095 ......64
5.7.12 Display the software version: Code 9999 .....65
5.8 Fault and warning messages .......................................65
5.8.1 Fault message ..............................................65
5.8.2 Warning/maintenance messages .................67
5.8.3 Acknowledging fault and warning
messages .....................................................69
6 Air Control AC 3 controller..................................................70

6.1 Overview of Air Control AC 3 .......................................70
6.3 Operating modes..........................................................72
6.4 Overview of display ......................................................73
6.6 Calling up displays/information via function keys ........75
6.6.1 Changing the function programming of the
function keys.................................................75
6.6.2 Calling up the Capacity utilisation display ....76
6.6.3 Calling up the Basic load switch display.......77
6.6.4 Calling up the Service display ......................77
6.6.5 Calling up the System pass display..............78
6.6.6 Calling up the Diagram-network pressure
display...........................................................79
6.6.7 Calling up the Diagram-compression final
temperature display ......................................80
6.6.8 Calling up the Diagram-compressed
air/day display...............................................81
6.6.9 Calling up the Diagram-compressed
air/week display ............................................81
6.7 Editing axis values of the display diagrams .................82
6.8 Setting parameters via menu system...........................84
6.8.1 Calling up the code input menu ....................84
6.8.2 Overview of code input menu .......................84
6.8.3 Inputting a code ............................................84
6.8.4 Selecting overview of submenus and
submenus .....................................................85
6.8.5 Fault and warning messages......................102
6.8.6 Setting the display contrast ........................104
7 Index ....................................................................................105
8 Appendix .............................................................................108
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General information
1 General information
1.1 Information about these instructions
This manual enables safe and efficient handling of the machine. It is
an integral part of the machine, and must be kept in close proximity to
the machine where it is permanently accessible to the personnel.
Before starting any work, the personnel must have read the manual
thoroughly and understood its contents. Compliance with all specified
safety instructions and operating instructions is vital to ensure safe
operation.
In addition, local accident prevention regulations and general safety
instructions must be observed for the operational area of the machine.
Illustrations in this manual are intended to facilitate basic understand-
ing, and may differ from the actual design.
The instructions for the controller are a separate part of the compres-
sor. Therefore, the instructions and content of the instructions for the
compressor in question must also be taken into account.
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1.2 Explanation of symbols

Safety instructions The safety instructions provided in this manual are marked by sym-
bols. The safety instructions are introduced by keywords used to ex-
press the extent of the danger.
Strictly adhere to all safety instructions and use caution to prevent
accidents, personal injury and material damage.
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and keyword points to a si-
tuation of immediate danger which may lead to serious
injury or death unless avoided.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and keyword points to a si-
tuation of possible danger which may lead to serious in-
jury or death unless avoided.
CAUTION!
This combination of symbol and keyword points to a
possibly dangerous situation which may lead to slight or
minor injury unless avoided.
NOTICE!
This combination of symbol and keyword points to a
possibly dangerous situation which may lead to material
and environmental damage unless avoided.
Tips and recommendations This symbol highlights useful tips and recommendations
as well as information designed to ensure efficient and
smooth operation.
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Special safety instructions The following symbols are used in the safety instructions to draw at-
tention to specific dangers:
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
dangers posed by electric power. If the safety instruc-
tions are not observed, there is a danger of serious or
fatal injuries.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates
dangers posed by an atmosphere capable of exploding.
If the safety instructions are not observed, there is a
danger of serious or fatal injuries.
Signs used in this manual The following signs and highlighting is used in this manual to identify
instructions, descriptions of results, numerations, references and other
elements:
Sign Explanation
1., 2., 3., ,,, Identifies step-by-step instructions.
 Identifies a state or automatic sequence as

result of steps.
Identifies references to chapters in this manual

and to other valid documents.
Identifies random numerations and list entries.
[Key] Indicates names of keys, buttons and other

operating controls.
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1.3 Limitation of liability

All specifications and instructions in this manual have been compiled
taking account of applicable standards and regulations, the current
state of technology and the experience and insights we have gained
over the years.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage due to:
 Failure to observe this manual
 Improper use
 Deployment of untrained personnel
 Unauthorised modifications
 Technical modifications
 Use of unauthorised spare parts
The actual scope of supply may differ from the explanations and de-
pictions in this manual in the case of special designs, take-up of addi-
tional ordering options, or as a result of the latest technical modifica-
tions.
The undertakings agreed in the supply contract as well as the manu-
facturer's Terms and Conditions and Terms of Delivery and the legal
regulations applicable at the time of conclusion of the contract shall
apply.
1.4 Copyright
This manual is protected by copyright and intended solely for internal
use.
This manual must not be made available to third parties, duplicated in
any manner or form – whether in whole or in part – and the content
must not be used and/or communicated, except for internal purposes,
without the written consent of the manufacturer.
Violation of the copyright will result in legal action for damages. We
reserve the right to assert further claims.
1.5 Warranty terms

The warranty terms are included in the manufacturer's Terms and
Conditions.
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1.6 Customer service

Our customer service division is available to provide technical informa-
tion. See page 2 for contact details.
In addition, our employees are always interested in acquiring new
information and experience gained from practical application; such
information and experience may help improve our products.
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2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all the main safety aspects in-
volved in ensuring optimal personnel protection and safe and smooth
operation.
Non-compliance with the action guidelines and safety instructions
contained in this manual may result in serious hazards.
2.1 Proper use

The controllers are designed and constructed exclusively for the pro-
per use described here.
The controllers Air Control AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3 are intended

exclusively to control Almig screw compressors.
The proper use also includes adherence to all details in these instruc-
tions.
Any use beyond the proper use or other type of use counts as misuse.
WARNING!
Danger due to misuse!
Misuse of the controllers can cause dangerous situa-
tions.
- Do not manipulate the controller software.
- Handle the access codes confidentially.
- Parameters that are protected by a service code may
only be changed by the manufacturer.
Claims of any type for damage due to misuse are excluded.
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2.2 Responsibility of the owner

Owner The owner is the person who operates the controller for commercial or
business purposes himself or hands it over to a third party for
use/application and who bears the legal product responsibility for the
protection of the user, the personnel or third parties during operation.
Duties of the owner The controller is used in the commercial realm. Therefore, the owner
of the controller is subject to legal occupational safety regulations.
In addition to the safety instructions in these instructions, the valid
safety, accident prevention and environmental protection regulations
for the area of application of the controller must be adhered to.
Here, the following points apply in particular:
 The owner must inform himself about the applicable occupational
safety provisions and also determine in a hazard assessment the
dangers that arise due to the special working conditions in the
controller's area of application. He must implement these in the
form of operating instructions for the operation of the controller.
 During the entire time the controller is used, the owner must check
whether the operating instructions he has created correspond to
the current state of the body of rules and regulations and adapt the
operating instructions if necessary.
 The owner must regulate and specify clearly the responsibilities for
the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and
cleaning.
 The owner must ensure that all employees who handle the
controller have read and understood these instructions. In addition,
he must train the personnel at regular intervals and inform them
about the dangers.
 The owner must provide personnel with the required protective
equipment and instruct them in binding fashion about how to wear
the required protective equipment.
Furthermore, the owner is responsible for ensuring that the controller
is always in technically-perfect condition. Therefore, the following
points apply:
 The owner must ensure that the maintenance intervals described
in these instructions are adhered to.
 The owner must have all safety equipment checked regularly to
ensure that it is functional and complete.
 The owner must ensure that the appropriate media connections
are provided.
 The owner must ensure that the supply of the required quantity of
cool air is guaranteed.
 The owner must ensure that the required heat extraction is
guaranteed.
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2.3 Personnel requirements

2.3.1 Qualifications
WARNING!
Danger of injury if personnel are insufficiently quali-
fied!
If insufficiently qualified personnel perform work on the
controller, dangers arise that can cause severe injuries
and significant property damage.
- Therefore, all work must only be carried out by ap-
propriately qualified personnel.
- Unqualified personnel must be kept away from the
danger zones.
These instructions specify the personnel qualifications required for the

different areas of work, listed below:
Trained Person
The trained person has been instructed in an instruction by the owner
about the tasks assigned to him and possible hazards in the case of
improper behaviour.
The workforce must only consist of persons who can be expected to

carry out their work reliably. Persons with impaired reactions due to,
for example, the consumption of drugs, alcohol, or medication are
prohibited.
When selecting personnel, the age-related and occupation-related
regulations governing the usage location must be observed.
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2.3.2 Unauthorised persons
WARNING!
Risk to life for unauthorised persons due to hazards
in the danger and working zone!
Unauthorised persons who do not meet the requirements
described here will not be familiar with the dangers in the
working zone. Therefore, unauthorised persons face the
risk of serious injury or death.
- Unauthorised persons must be kept away from the
danger and working zone.
- If in doubt, address the persons in question and ask
them to leave the danger and working zone.
- Cease work while unauthorised persons are in the
danger and working zone.
2.3.3 Training
The personnel must be trained regularly by the owner. For better trac-
ing, the execution of the training must be logged ( Appendix A
‘Training log’ on page 109).
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2.4 Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is used to protect the personnel from
dangers which could affect their safety or health while working.
When performing the various work on and with the controller, the per-
sonnel must wear personal protective equipment. This equipment will
be indicated separately in the individual chapters of these instructions.
This personal protective equipment is described below:
 It is mandatory to put on the personal protective equipment
specified in the different chapters of these instructions before
starting work.
 Always comply with the instructions governing personal protective
equipment posted in the work area.
Description of the personal

protective equipment
Ear protection
Ear protection provides protection against hearing damage.
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2.5 Basic dangers

The following section describes remaining risks that can arise from the
controller and were determined by a risk assessment.
In order to minimize health hazards and avoid dangerous situations,
follow the safety instructions specified here as well as in the following
chapters of these instructions.
2.5.1 General dangers in the workplace
Noise
WARNING!
Danger of injury from noise!
The noise levels arising in the workplace may result in
serious hearing damage.
- Always wear ear protection while working.
- Do not stay in the danger zone more than necessary.
2.5.2 Dangers due to electric power
Electric current
DANGER!
Danger to life from electric power.
There is an immediate danger to life from electric shock
in the case of contact with live parts. Damage to the in-
sulation or individual components can be fatal.
- Only allow qualified electricians to work on the elec-
trical system.
- In the case of damage to the insulation, immediately
disconnect the power supply and arrange repairs.
- Establish the absence of voltage before starting work
on active parts of electrical systems and equipment
and ensure this remains so for the duration of the
work. Observe the 5 safety rules:
- Disconnect from the power supply.
- Secure against restarting.
- Verify absence of voltage.
- Earth and short-circuit.
- Cover or shield any neighbouring live parts.
- Never bypass or disable fuses. Comply with the cor-
rect current intensity information when replacing fu-
ses.
- Keep moisture away from live parts. This can result in
short circuits.
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Stored charges
DANGER!
Danger to life from stored charges!
Electric charges may be stored in electrical components;
these charges may be maintained even after the system
has been switched off and disconnected from the power
supply. Contact with these components may result in
serious or fatal injury.
- Before working on the specified components, ensure
that they have been completely disconnected from
the power supply. Allow 10 minutes to elapse in order
to ensure that the internal capacitors have been fully
discharged.
2.6 Safety equipment
WARNING!
Danger to life from nonfunctional safety devices!
If safety devices are not functioning or are disabled, the-
re is a danger of grave injury or death.
- Check that all safety devices are fully functional and
correctly installed before starting work.
- Never disable or bypass safety devices.
- Ensure that all safety devices are always accessible.
2.6.1 Description of the safety equipment installed
The controllers Air Control AC 1, AC 2, and AC 3 are

installed in various models of the Almig screw compres-
sors. These screw compressor have various pieces of
safety equipment that are described below.
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EMERGENCY-STOP button
Pressing the EMERGENCY-STOP button shuts down the machine by
immediately cutting off the power supply or disconnecting the drives
mechanically. After it has been pressed, the EMERGENCY-STOP
button must be unlocked by turning so that a restart is possible.
WARNING!
Danger to life due to uncontrolled restart!
An uncontrolled restart of the machine may cause seri-
ous injuries including death.
Fig. 1: EMERGENCY-STOP button
- Before switching the machine back on, make sure the
cause of the Emergency Stop has been removed and
all safety devices have been installed and function
properly.
- Do not unlock the EMERGENCY-STOP button until
there is no more danger.
Main switch with emergency off

function
The main switch is also set up as an emergency stop switch. By turn-
ing the main switch to the "0" position, the machine is stopped by
switching off the power immediately and an emergency stop is thus
triggered.
WARNING!
Danger to life from an unauthorised restart!
An uncontrolled restart of the machine may cause seri-
ous injuries including death.
- Before switching the machine back on, make sure the
cause of the emergency stop has been removed and
Fig. 2: Main switch all safety devices have been installed and function
properly.
- Only turn the main switch to the "l" position when the-
re is no more danger.
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2.7 Securing to prevent restart
WARNING!
Life-threatening danger if restarted without authori-
sation or due to uncontrolled restart!
Uncontrolled or unauthorised switching on of the ma-
chine can cause severe or fatal injuries.
- Prior to restart ensure that all safety devices are
mounted and functional, and that there is no danger
for personnel.
- Always adhere to the procedure described below to
secure against restart.
Securing to prevent restart

1. Switch off the power supply. To do this, turn the main switch to
the "0" position.
2. Secure the main switch with a padlock (Fig. 3).
3. Have a responsible employee keep the key for the padlock.
4. After all work has been performed, make sure that there are no
dangers to people.
5. Ensure that all safety and protective equipment is installed and

functional.
WARNING!
If the main switch is secured with a padlock, people can
Fig. 3: Securing the main switch
be in the danger zone. These people can be fatally in-
jured by the switching on of the power supply.
- Before removing the padlock and switching the power
supply back on, make sure that there are no dangers
to people.
6. Remove the padlock from the main switch.
If no main switch is installed, proceed as follows.
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WARNING!
sation or due to uncontrolled restart!
Uncontrolled or unauthorised switching on of the ma-
chine can cause severe or fatal injuries.
for personnel.
- Always adhere to the procedure described below to
secure against restart.
Securing to prevent restart 1. Switch off the power supply.
2. Inform responsible people about work in the danger zone.
3. Mark machine with a sign that indicates the work in the danger
zone and forbids switching on. Include the following details on the
sign:
 Switched off on:
 Switched off at:
 Switched off by:
 Note: do not switch on!
 Note: Only switch on after it has been ensured that there are
no dangers to people.
4. After all work has been performed, make sure that there are no
dangers to people.
5. Ensure that all safety and protective equipment is installed and

functional.
WARNING!
People in the danger zone can be fatally injured by the
unauthorised or uncontrolled switching on of the power
supply.
- Before switching the power supply back on, ensure
that there are no dangers for people.
6. Remove the sign.
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2.8 Behaviour in case of fire or accidents

Preventive measures  Be prepared for fire and accidents at all times!
 Keep first-aid equipment (first-aid kit, blankets, etc.) and fire
extinguishing devices operational and readily available.
 Make your personnel familiar with accident reporting equipment as
well as first-aid and rescue equipment.
 Keep access paths clear for rescue vehicles.
Steps in case of fire and accidents  Immediately trigger an Emergency Stop using EMERGENCY-
STOP devices.
 Provided your own health is not in danger, rescue all personnel
from the danger area.
 If necessary, initiate first aid measures.
 Alert the fire department and/or emergency medical services.
 In case of fire: provided your own health is not in danger,
extinguish the fire using fire extinguishing equipment and continue
to do so until the fire department arrives.
 Notify the person in charge at the machine's place of installation.
 Clear access paths for rescue vehicles.
 Wave rescue vehicles into position.
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General safety instructions for all controllers
3 General safety instructions for all controllers

3.1 Safety instructions for the operation
Improper operation
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to improper operation!
Improper operation can cause serious injury and signifi-
cant material damage.
- Carry out all operating steps in accordance with the
information and notices in this manual.
- Pay attention to the following points before starting
work:
- Ensure that all covers and safety devices are in-
stalled and work properly.
- Ensure that that no one is in the danger zone.
- Never override or bridge safety features during opera-
tion.
3.2 Operating personnel and personal protective equipment

The following personnel qualifications and personal protective equip-
ment apply for all work on all controllers:
Personnel:  Trained Person
Protective equipment:  Ear protection
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3.3 Shutdown in emergency situations

In dangerous situations component movements must be stopped as
quickly as possible and the power supply must be switched off.
Shutdown in emergency situations In an emergency situation proceed as follows:

1. Immediately trigger an emergency stop through the emergency
stop device.
2. If there is no danger to your own health get people out of the

danger zone.
3. Initiate first-aid measures if necessary.
4. Alert the fire department and/or rescue service.
5. Inform the responsible parties at the implementation site.
6. Switch off the machine and safeguard it from being switched on

again.
7. Keep entry ways clear for rescue vehicles.
8. Give directions to rescue vehicles.
After the rescue measures 9. Depending on the seriousness of the emergency situation, inform
the responsible government agencies.
10. Assign specialized personal to resolve the malfunction.
WARNING!
zation or due to uncontrolled restart!
Uncontrolled or unauthorized switching on of the power
supply can cause severe or fatal injuries.
for personnel.
11. Prior to restarting the machine check and ensure that all safety
devices are installed and functioning.
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Air Control AC 1 controller
4 Air Control AC 1 controller
4.1 Overview of Air Control AC 1
Fig. 4: Overview of Air Control AC 1
No. Key/icon Description of function

Displays settings and operating
1 Display
parameters.
Serves to switch on the compres-

2 sor. The integrated green LED
indicates the operating state.
Indicates warnings with flashing

3 and faults with red LEDs that light
up.
Serves to switch off the compres-

sor, to acknowledge fault/warning
4
messages and to call up the code
input menu.
Serves to call up additional operat-

5
ing data.
6 Serves to confirm inputs.
7 Serves to scroll and reduce values.
Serves to scroll and increase val-

8
ues.
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4.2 Brief description

The Air Control AC 1 controller serves
 to display operating data/the compressor state
 to switch on/off the compressor/the compressed air generation
 to program the compressor and the compressed air generation.
4.3 Operating modes

Overview Four operating modes can be set using the controller.
Operating mode Description

Automatic operation After reaching the switch-off pressure,
the system switches to idle for the
duration of the idle time (run-on). After
the run-on time has elapsed, the mo-
tor switches off. The compressor can
start up by itself at any time if the ma-
chine drops below the switch-on pres-
sure.
Load/idle operation The compressor switches between

"Load" and "Idle" operation; that is,
there is an unlimited run-on.
Optional automatic After reaching the switch-off pressure,

the compressor switches to idle. After
10 and 40 seconds, the respective
network pressure is measured. If the
pressure drop determined this way is
above the threshold "Max. pressure
drop", the compressor remains in idle
for the duration of the run-on time. If
the value determined is below the
threshold "Max. pressure drop", the
compressor switches off after the
shutdown time has elapsed.
Basic load switching The switch on/off pressure set is not

mode (BLS mode)) taken into account by the controller.
The compressor is controlled by a
superior controller.
Safety pressure The safety pressure is the sum of the set maximum pressure +0.8 bar.
If the pressure exceeds the value of the safety pressure, the com-
pressor is switched off with a fault message. If the maximum pressure
is exceeded by 0.5 bar, a warning appears on the display.
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4.4 Overview of display

The display shows all operation-relevant information such as the pa-
rameters set.
1 Display [Aktueller Netzdruck (Current network pressure)]: Displays
the current network pressure.
2 Display [Aktuelle Verdichtertemperatur (Current compressor
temperature)]: Displays the current compressor temperature.
3 [Betriebsart (Operating mode)] display: Displays the current
operating mode.
By pressing the key, the current coolant liquid tem-

perature can also be shown on the [Current compressor
temperature] display.
Fig. 5: Overview of basic display
4.4.1 Other display indicators
The following symbols can also appear on the display:
Sym- Description
bol
Motor is running.
Compressor is compressing air.
Fault present.
Automatic restart after power failure is activated.
Flashing: compressed air generation on/off via remote

switch.
Static: compressed air generation is controlled by supe-
rior controller.
Warning/maintenance message present.
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4.4.2 Operating mode display
The following text/symbols can appear on the [Betriebsart (Operating

mode)] display:
Symbol Description
Operating mode automatic/optional automatic ac-
tive.
If the compressor is in load/idle operation, nothing is

shown on the [Operating mode] display.
4.5 Switching the compressor on/off

Switching the compressor on 1. Press .
 The integrated green LED lights up.
Switching the compressor off 1. Press .
 The green LED in the key goes out.
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4.6 Calling up information

It is possible to display various information about operating states and
parameter values on the display. In order to switch between the infor-
mation and the parameter displays, it is only necessary to press the
key. The Information menu with parameter number and the pa-
rameter value then appears on the display.
1 Parameter number
2 Parameter value
1. Press .
 The next parameter value is shown on the display.
In the information menu, the parameter [Einschaltdruck

(Switch-on pressure)] is always shown as the first value.
After approx. 5 seconds without pressing the key, the

Fig. 6: Information menu display switches back to the basic display.
Key Parameter displayed Parameter number Unit of the pa-

rameter value
Switch-on pressure [1] [bar, MPa, psi]
Switch-off pressure [2] [bar, MPa, psi]
Safety pressure [3] [bar, MPa, psi]
Minimum pressure monitoring [4] [bar, MPa, psi]

in BLS operation
Minimum compressor tempe- [5] [°C, °F, Kelvin]

rature
Maximum compressor tempe- [6] [°C, °F, Kelvin]

rature
Hours of operation [7] [h]
Load hours [8] [h]
Remaining time intake filter [9] [kh]
Remaining time coolant liquid [10] [kh]

and coolant liquid filter
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rameter value
Remaining time fine [11] [kh]
precipitator
Remaining time motor [12] [kh]

lubrication
Remaining time compressor [13] [kh]

maintenance
4.7 Setting parameters via code input menu

The parameters for all basic settings of the compressor can be chan-
ged with code input insofar as these changes do not influence the
operational stability. However, this is only possible when the com-
pressed air generation is switched off.
4.7.1 Calling up the code input menu
1. Press and hold for three seconds.
 The code input menu appears on the display.
2. Press .
 A 1 appears on the display.
3. Press .
In order to exit the code input menu again, press .
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4.7.2 Overview of code input menu
1 Currently-set code (flashing, can be changed with the

keys)
Fig. 7: Code input menu
4.7.3 Inputting a code
Prerequisite: the code input menu has been called up.
1. Set the desired code with the keys.
2. To confirm the selected code, press .
 The submenu for the selected code appears on the display.
For some codes, several parameters can be input one

after another. By pressing the key, the next parame-
ter is selected automatically in such cases.
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4.7.4 Overview of submenus
The submenus for setting the parameters are similar in their structure.
Generally, it is possible to distinguish two types:
Submenu for selection parameters The submenu for selection parameters appears for all codes for which
(operating mode example) there is an opportunity to select between different, specified setting
values. For the setting of the operating mode, e.g., it is possible to
select from among three specified values/operating modes.
1 Current selection (can be changed with the keys)
2 [Untermenüpunkt (Submenu element)] display
Fig. 8: Selection parameter submenu
Submenu for value parameters The submenu for value parameters appears for all codes through
(switch-on pressure example) which a parameter can be changed without selection possibility. For
the switch-on pressure, e.g., only the value of the switch-on pressure
can be changed.
1 Current parameter value (can be changed with the keys)
Fig. 9: Value parameters submenu
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4.7.5 Select operating mode: Code 0002
By entering the code 0002, the operating mode can be selected.
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Set the code 0002 with the keys.
6. Press .
 The submenu for setting the operating mode appears on the

display.
7.
There are three values from which to choose:
- 0: Automatic operation
- 1: Load/idle operation
- 2: Optional automatic
Set the desired value with the keys.
8. To confirm the selected value, press .
 The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
9. Press again to go back to the basic display.
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Value Operating Description

mode
0 Automatic After reaching the switch-off pres-
operation sure, the compressor switches to
idle for the duration of the idle time
(run-on). After the idle time has
elapsed, the compressor then swit-
ches off, but it remains ready for
operation. If the switch-on pressure
is reached, the compressor starts
up again automatically.
1 Load/idle The compressor switches between

operation "Load" and "Idle" operation; that is,
2 Optional The "Automatic" symbol and an

automatic additional point are shown on the
display in front of the temperature
value. Here it is possible to influ-
ence how frequently the motors
stops. To do this, after the confir-
mation, the parameters "maximum
pressure drop" (input range 0.0 to
9.9 bar) and "maximum operating
cycle" (input range 1 to 55 operat-
ing cycles/hour) are queried.
Maximum pressure drop If the system switches from load operation to idle, the Air Control 1
saves the current network pressure after 10 and 40 seconds. If the
pressure drop determined this way is above the "maximum pressure
drop", the motor switches off after the idle time has elapsed; otherwise
after the shutdown time.
Maximum operating cycles The motor is not switched off after the idle time (run-on) has elapsed if
the number of switch-on processes of the compressor exceeds the
number of the "maximum operating cycles".
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4.7.6 Switch automatic restart on/off: Code 0003
By inputting the code 0003, the automatic restart can be switched

on/off after a power failure.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The submenu for switching the automatic restart on/off ap-

pears on the display.
6.
There are two values from which to choose:
- 0: Automatic restart OFF
- 1: Automatic restart ON
the display again.
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Value Setting Description

0 Automatic If the automatic restart after power
restart OFF failure is switched off, then after a
power failure, the fault "no AC" is
displayed. This fault must be ac-
knowledged manually by pressing
the key. Otherwise, the com-
pressor will not restart.

restart ON failure is switched on, the time set in
the "shutdown time" parameter must
elapse. If the compressor was oper-
ating before the power failure, then
after this time has elapsed, it will
start up again. Otherwise, the com-
pressor will then switch to STOP
mode.
4.7.7 Set on-site operation/remote operation: Code 0008
By inputting the code 0008, it is possible to switch between on-site

operation and remote operation.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The on-site operation/remote control submenu appears on the

display.
6.
- 0: On-site operation
- 1: Remote control
- 2: BLS-OK
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the display again.
Value Designa- Description

tion
0 On-site The compressed air generation can only
operation be switched off on the control con-
sole/display of the Air Control 1.
1 Remote The compressed air generation can only

control be switched on via a positive edge (24
VDC) on terminal 23 and switched off via
low level (0 V) on terminal 23 or via the
key. This functionality is identified by
the flashing text on the display
of the Air Control 1. If the key is
pressed on the system on-site, the sys-
tem switches off after 120 seconds and
for safety reasons, it can only be started
via remote control after the key has
been pressed (acknowledgement) on-
site. This also applies for a start via
PLANT CONTROL V/T.
2 BLS-OK The input on terminal 23 serves to report

the operational readiness of an external
controller. Only with an existing high level
(24 VDC) can the external controller
switch between load operation and idle.
During existing low level, the BLS opera-
tion is switched off automatically and the
internal pressure sensor is used.
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4.7.8 Set switch on/off pressure: Code 0011
By inputting the code 0011, it is possible to set the switch-on and

switch-off pressure. The switch-on pressure specifies the pressure at
which the switched-on compressor will begin automatically with the
compression. The switch-off pressure specifies the pressure at which
the compressor will be switched off automatically. However, both func-
tions are only active in automatic operation.

2. Press .
3. Press .
6. Press .
 The submenu for setting the switch-on pressure appears on
the display.
7.
The adjustment range for the switch-on pressure is,
with switch-off pressure set at the factory, between
3.5 and 7.9 bar. The upper limit for the switch-on
pressure is 0.1 bar less than the switch-off pressure.
Set the desired switch-on pressure with the keys.

8. To confirm the setting, press the key.
 The set value was saved and the submenu for setting the
switch-off pressure appears on the display.
9.
The adjustment range for the switch-off pressure is,
with switch-on pressure set at the factory, between
7.1 and 10 bar. The upper limit for the switch-off
pressure is equal to the maximum pressure. The
lower limit for the switch-off pressure is 0.1 bar hig-
her than the switch-on pressure.
Set the desired switch-off pressure with the keys.

the display again.
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4.7.9 Switch Basic load switching mode on/off: Code 0018
By inputting the code 0018, the Basic load switching mode can be
switched on/off.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The Basic load switching mode submenu appears on the dis-

play.
6.
- 0: Basic load switching mode is switched off
- 1: Basic load switching mode is switched on
the display again.
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4.7.10 Switch the pressure unit: Code 0090

By entering the code 0090, the pressure unit can be switched.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The submenu for setting the pressure unit appears on the

display.
6.
- 0: bar
- 1: MPa
- 2: psi (pounds per square inch)
the display again.
Value Pressure Description

unit
0 bar All pressure displays will be in bar.
1 MPa All pressure displays will be in Mega-

pascals.
2 psi All pressure displays will be in psi

(pounds per square inch).
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4.7.11 Switch the temperature unit: Code 0095

By entering the code 0095, the temperature unit can be switched.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The submenu for setting the temperature unit appears on the

display.
6.
- 0: °C
- 1: °F
- 2: K
the display again.
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unit
0 Degrees All temperature displays will be in °C.
Celsius
1 Degrees All temperature displays will be in °F.

Fahrenheit
2 Kelvin All temperature displays will be in Kel-

vin.
4.7.12 Display the software version: Code 9999

By inputting the code 9999, the software version can be displayed.
2. Press .
3. Press .
 The software version appears on the display.
6. Press the key again to go back to the code input menu.
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4.8 Fault and warning messages

4.8.1 Fault message
When a fault occurs, the compressor switches off and it

can only be switched on again after the cause of the fault
has been eliminated. Subsequently, the fault message
must be acknowledged with the key.
1 Fault abbreviation
2 Fault symbol
3 Fault number
If a fault occurs during operation, a fault message (Fig. 10) and the
fault symbol appear on the display. If a fault occurs, the compres-
sor switches off.
Fig. 10: Fault message
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4.8.1.1 Fault table
Fault Fault Cause of the fault Fault remedy Personnel

no. abbreviation
1 [Par.] Parameter incorrect Check and change Trained per-
pressure set points son
2 [EprOm] Eprom faulty Replace controller Qualified elec-

trician
3 [Lo AC] Low voltage Check power supply Qualified elec-

trician
4 [no AC] Power failure Check power supply Qualified elec-

trician
5 [DEFEC] Comparison parameter in- Set comparison pa- Manufacturer

correct rameters
6 [Emerg] Emergency stop pressed Eliminate cause of Trained per-

emergency stop son
7 [rotot] Direction of rotation of the Set correct direction Qualified elec-

motor incorrect of rotation of the mo- trician
tor
8 [Mott] Motor temperature too high Let motor cool off Trained per-
son
9 [hiCur] Ventilator flow too high Check ventilator flow Qualified elec-
trician
10 [hi P] Network pressure too high Reduce network Trained per-

pressure son
11 [Dif P] Differential pressure fine Set differential pres- Manufacturer

precipitator too high sure fine precipitator
12 [SE t] Temperature sensor faulty Check cabling of Qualified elec-

temperature sen- trician
sor/replace tempera-
ture sensor
13 [SE t2] Coolant liquid temperature Check cabling of Qualified elec-

sensor faulty coolant liquid tem- trician
perature sen-
sor/Replace coolant
liquid temperature
sensor
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Fault Fault Cause of the fault Fault remedy Personnel

no. abbreviation
14 [SE P] Pressure sensor faulty Check cabling for Qualified elec-
pressure sen- trician
sor/replace pressure
sensor
15 [hi t] Compressor temperature Let compressor cool Trained per-

too high off son
16 [hi P] Network pressure too high Reduce network Trained per-

pressure son
If a fault not listed in the fault table occurs, contact the

manufacturer immediately.
4.8.2 Warning/maintenance messages
1 Warning symbol
2 Warning number
If an unexpected change to parameters occurs during operation, a
warning message and the warning symbol appear on the display.
However, in comparison to the fault message, the compressor does
not switch off.
Fig. 11: Warning/maintenance message
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4.8.2.1 Warning table
War- Cause of warning Warning re- Personnel

ning medy/warning
no. cause
2 Compressor tempera- Let compres- Trained
ture increased sor cool off person
3 Network pressure Reduce net- Trained

increased work pressure person
4 Compressor tempera- Warm up Trained

ture too low compressor person
7 Lower pressure thres- Check BLS Qualified

hold reached network personnel
11 Intake filter mainte- Change intake Qualified

nance due filter personnel
12 Maintenance coolant Change coo- Qualified

liquid/coolant liquid lant liquid filter personnel
filter due
13 Maintenance of fine Maintain fine Qualified

precipitator due precipitator personnel
14 Maintenance motor Lubricate mo- Qualified

lubrication due tor personnel
15 Maintenance of com- Maintain com- Qualified

pressor due pressor personnel
16 Warning EA module Check EA Qualified

module personnel
If a fault not listed in the warning table occurs, contact

the manufacturer immediately.
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4.8.3 Acknowledging fault and warning messages
NOTICE!
Danger of property damage due to improperly per-
formed fault remedy/maintenance work!
Acknowledgement of fault and warning messages with-
out properly-executed fault remedy/maintenance work
can cause severe damage to the compressor on through
to total failure.
- Only have fault remedy/maintenance work performed
by qualified personnel.
- Only acknowledge fault and warning messages if fault
remedy/maintenance work has been performed prop-
erly.
Acknowledging a fault message 1. Press .
 The fault message on the display goes out.
Acknowledging a warning message 1. Press .
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4.9 Setting the display contrast

The display contrast of the controller was select so that optimal legibil-
ity is guaranteed under nearly all conditions of use. If under certain
circumstances (e.g. unfavourable lighting, direct solar radiation) it is
necessary to adjust the contrast, carry out the following steps:
DANGER!
Danger to life from electric power!
Touching voltage-conducting components can cause
deadly electric shock.
- Before all work for setting the display contrast, de-
energise the compressor on the main switch and se-
cure it against being switched on again.
1. De-energise compressor on the main switch.
2. Open the switch cabinet/switch box of the compressor.
3. Insert a small screwdriver in the opening (Fig. 12/arrow) on the

back of the controller.
4. Turn the screwdriver clockwise in order to increase the display

contrast. Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise in order to decrease
the display contrast.
5. Pull the small screwdriver out of the opening on the back of the
Fig. 12: Display opening controller.
6. Close the switch cabinet/switch box of the compressor again.
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No. Key/icon Description of function

Displays settings and operating
1 Display
parameters.
Serves to switch on the compres-

2
sor.
Indicates warnings with flashing

3 and faults with red LEDs that light
up.
Serves to switch off the compres-

sor, to acknowledge fault/warning
4
messages and to call up the code
input menu.
5 Serves to confirm inputs.
6 Serves to scroll and reduce values.
Serves to scroll and increase val-

7
ues.
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5.3 Operating modes


sure.


for the duration of the run-on time. If
the value determined is below the
threshold "Max. pressure drop", the
compressor switches off after the
shutdown time has elapsed.

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The display shows all operation-relevant information such as the pa-
rameters set.
1 Display [Aktuelle Verdichtertemperatur (Current compressor
temperature)]: Displays the current compressor temperature.
2 Operating data display area: Displays current operating data.
3 [Betriebsart (Operating mode)] display: Displays the current
operating mode.
4 Display [Aktueller Netzdruck (Current network pressure)]: Displays
the current network pressure.
Fig. 14: Overview of basic display
5.4.1 Operating data display area
The following symbols can appear in the operating data display area:
Sym- Description
bol
Motor is running.
Compressor is compressing air.
Ventilator is activated.
Fault present.
Automatic restart after power failure is activated.
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Sym- Description
bol
Flashing: compressed air generation on/off via remote
switch.
Static: compressed air generation is controlled by supe-
rior controller.
Warning/maintenance message present.
Additional heating activated.
Communication is taking place via the 2nd interface.
5.4.2 Operating mode display
The following text/symbols can appear on the [Betriebsart (Operating

mode)] display:
Symbol Description
Automatic operating mode active.
Automatic optional operating mode active.
Basic load switching mode active.
If the compressor is in load/idle operation, nothing is

shown on the [Betriebsart (Operating mode)] display.
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During the switch-off process, the compressor initially

switches to "Idle" (motor running, however the compres-
sor is not compressing any air; a flashing dot appears on
the display) for the duration of the shutdown time (45 s).
Only then does the compressor switch off (the motor
stops).
5.6 Calling up information

It is possible to display various information about operating states and
parameter values on the display. In order to switch between the infor-
mation and the parameter displays, it is only necessary to press the
key. The Information menu with parameter number and the pa-
rameter value then appears on the display.
1 Parameter value
2 Parameter number
1. Press .
 The next parameter value is shown on the display.
In the information menu, the parameter [Switch-on pres-

sure] is always shown as the first value.
Fig. 15: Information menu

After approx. 5 seconds without pressing the key, the
display switches back to the basic display.
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rameter value
Switch-on pressure [1] [bar, MPa, psi]
Switch-off pressure [2] [bar, MPa, psi]
Safety pressure [3] [bar, MPa, psi]
Minimum pressure monitoring [4] [bar, MPa, psi]

in BLS operation
Minimum compressor tempe- [5] [°C, °F, Kelvin]

rature
Maximum compressor tempe- [6] [°C, °F, Kelvin]

rature
Hours of operation [7] [h]
Load hours [8] [h]
Remaining time intake filter [9] [h]
Remaining time coolant liquid [10] [h]

and coolant liquid filter
Remaining time fine precipita- [11] [h]

tor
Remaining time motor lubrica- [12] [h]

tion
Remaining time compressor [13] [h]

maintenance
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5.7 Setting parameters via code input menu

The parameters for all basic settings of the compressor can be chan-
ged with code input insofar as these changes do not influence the
operational stability. However, this is only possible when the com-
pressed air generation is switched off.
2. Press .
3. Press .
In order to exit the code input menu again, press .
1 Currently-set code (can be changed with the keys)
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1. Set the desired code with the keys.
 The submenu for the selected code appears on the display.
For some codes, several parameters can be input one

after another. By pressing the key, the next parame-
ter is selected automatically in such cases.
5.7.4 Overview of submenus
The submenus for setting the parameters are similar in their structure.
Generally, it is possible to distinguish two types:
Submenu for selection parameters The submenu for selection parameters appears for all codes for which
(operating mode example) there is an opportunity to select between different, specified setting
values. For the setting of the operating mode, e.g., it is possible to
select from among three specified values/operating modes.
1 Current code
2 Current selection (can be changed with the keys)
Fig. 17: Selection parameter submenu
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Submenu for value parameters The submenu for value parameters appears for all codes through
(switch-on pressure example) which a parameter can be changed without selection possibility. For
the switch-on pressure, e.g., only the value of the switch-on pressure
can be changed.
1 Current parameter value (can be changed with the keys)
Fig. 18: Value parameters submenu
5.7.5 Select operating mode: Code 0002
By entering the code 0002, the operating mode can be selected.
 The submenu for setting the operating mode appears on the

display.
4.
- 0: Automatic operation
- 1: Load/idle operation
- 2: Optional automatic
the display again.
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Value Operating Description

mode
0 Automatic ope- After reaching the switch-off pres-
ration sure, the compressor switches to
idle for the duration of the idle time
(run-on). After the idle time has
elapsed, the compressor then swit-
ches off, but it remains ready for
operation. If the switch-on pressure
is reached, the compressor starts
up again automatically.
1 Load/idle opera- The compressor switches between

tion "Load" and "Idle" operation; that is,
2 Optional auto- The "Automatic" symbol and two

matic additional slashes are shown on the
display below the temperature va-
lue. Here it is possible to influence
how frequently the motors stops. To
do this, after the confirmation, the
parameters "maximum pressure
drop" (input range 0.0 to 9.9 bar)
and "maximum operating cycle"
(input range 1 to 55 operating cy-
cles/hour) are queried.
Maximum pressure drop If the system switches from load operation to idle, the Air Control 2
saves the current network pressure after 10 and 40 seconds. If the
pressure drop determined this way is above the "maximum pressure
drop", the motor switches off after the idle time has elapsed; otherwise
after the shutdown time.
Maximum operating cycles The motor is not switched off after the idle time (run-on) has elapsed if
the number of switch-on processes of the compressor exceeds the
number of the "maximum operating cycles".
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5.7.6 Switch automatic restart on/off: Code 0003
By inputting the code 0003, the automatic restart can be switched

on/off after a power failure.
 The submenu for switching the automatic restart on/off ap-

pears on the display.
4.
- 0: Automatic restart OFF
- 1: Automatic restart ON
the display again.
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Value Setting Description

restart OFF failure is switched off, then after a
power failure, the fault "no AC" is
displayed. This fault must be ac-
knowledged manually by pressing
the key. Otherwise, the com-
pressor will not restart.

restart ON failure is switched on, the time set in
the "shutdown time" parameter must
elapse. If the compressor was oper-
ating before the power failure, then
after this time has elapsed, it will
start up again. Otherwise, the com-
pressor will then switch to STOP
mode.
5.7.7 Set on-site operation/remote operation: Code 0008
By inputting the code 0008, it is possible to switch between on-site

operation and remote operation.
 The on-site operation/remote control submenu appears on the

display.
4.
- 0: On-site operation
- 1: Remote control
the display again.
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5.7.8 Setting the switch-on/switch-off pressure and minimum pressure/BLS: Code 0011
By inputting the code 0011, it is possible to set the switch-on and

switch-off pressure. The switch-on pressure specifies the pressure at
which the switched-on compressor will begin automatically with the
compression. The switch-off pressure specifies the pressure at which
the compressor will be switched off automatically. However, both func-
tions are only active in automatic operation.
 The submenu for setting the switch-on pressure appears on

the display.
4.
The adjustment range for the switch-on pressure is,
with switch-off pressure set at the factory, between
3.5 and 7.9 bar. The upper limit for the switch-on
pressure is 0.1 bar less than the switch-off pressure.
Set the desired switch-on pressure with the keys.
switch-off pressure appears on the display.
6.
The adjustment range for the switch-off pressure is,
with switch-on pressure set at the factory, between
7.1 and 10 bar. The upper limit for the switch-off
pressure is equal to the maximum pressure. The
lower limit for the switch-off pressure is 0.1 bar hig-
her than the switch-on pressure.
Set the desired switch-off pressure with the keys.
minimum pressure/BLS appears on the display.
8. Set the desired minimum pressure/BLS with the keys.
 The set value is saved.
10. Press the key again to go back to the code input menu.
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5.7.9 Switch Basic load switching mode on/off: Code 0018
By inputting the code 0018, the Basic load switching mode can be
switched on/off.
 The Basic load switching mode submenu appears on the dis-

play.
4.
- 0: Basic load switching mode is switched off
- 1: Basic load switching mode is switched on
the display again.
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5.7.10 Switch the pressure unit: Code 0090

By entering the code 0090, the pressure unit can be switched.
 The submenu for setting the pressure unit appears on the

display.
4.
- 0: bar
- 1: MPa
- 2: psi (pounds per square inch)
the display again.

unit
0 bar All pressure displays will be in bar.
1 MPa All pressure displays will be in Mega-

pascals.
2 psi All pressure displays will be in psi

(pounds per square inch).
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5.7.11 Switch the temperature unit: Code 0095

By entering the code 0095, the temperature unit can be switched.
 The submenu for setting the temperature unit appears on the

display.
4.
- 0: °C
- 1: °F
- 2: K
the display again.

unit
0 Degrees All temperature displays will be in °C.
Celsius
1 Degrees All temperature displays will be in °F.

Fahrenheit
2 Kelvin All temperature displays will be in Kel-

vin.
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5.7.12 Display the software version: Code 9999

By inputting the code 9999, the software version can be displayed.
 The software version appears on the display.
5.8 Fault and warning messages

5.8.1 Fault message

1 Fault abbreviation
2 Fault number
3 Fault symbol
If a fault occurs during operation, a fault message (Fig. 19) and the
fault symbol appear on the display. If a fault occurs, the compres-
sor switches off.
Fig. 19: Fault message
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5.8.1.1 Fault table
Fault Fault abbreviati- Cause of the fault Fault remedy Personnel

no. on
1 [Par.] Parameter incorrect Check and change Trained
pressure set points person
2 [EprOm] Eprom faulty Replace controller Qualified

electrician
3 [Lo AC] Low voltage Check power supply Qualified

electrician
4 [no AC] Power failure Check power supply Qualified

electrician
5 [DEFEC] Comparison parameter in- Set comparison pa- Manufacturer

correct rameters
6 [Mot t] Motor temperature too high Let motor cool off Trained
person
7 [hiCur] Ventilator flow too high Check ventilator flow Qualified

electrician
8 [LoCur] Ventilator flow too low Check ventilator flow Qualified

electrician
9 [SE t] Temperature sensor faulty Check cabling of Qualified

temperature sen- electrician
sor/replace tempera-
ture sensor
10 [SE P] Pressure sensor faulty Check cabling for Qualified

pressure sen- electrician
sor/replace pressure
sensor
11 [hi t] Compressor temperature Let compressor cool Trained

too high off person
12 [hi P] Network pressure too high Reduce network Trained

pressure person
13 [Fu] Frequency converter fault Check frequency Qualified

converter electrician
14 [dryER] Dryer fault Check dryer Qualified

electrician
15 [SE t2] Temperature sensor heating Change temperature Qualified

faulty sensor heating electrician
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If a fault not listed in the fault table occurs, contact the

manufacturer immediately.
5.8.2 Warning/maintenance messages
1 Waning abbreviation
2 Warning number
3 Warning symbol
If an unexpected change to parameters occurs during operation, a
warning message and the warning symbol appear on the display.
However, in comparison to the fault message, the compressor does
not switch off.
Fig. 20: Warning/maintenance message
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5.8.2.1 Warning table
Warning Waning abbre- Cause of warning Warning reme- Personnel

no. viation dy/warning cause
2 [hi t] Compressor temperature too Let compressor Trained
high cool off person
3 [hi P] Network pressure increased Reduce network Trained

pressure person
4 [Cold] Compressor temperature too Warm up compres- Trained

low sor person
5 [oilHE] Coolant liquid level/heating Check coolant liq- Qualified

uid level/heating personnel
7 [min P] Lower pressure threshold Check BLS network Qualified

reached personnel
11 [M Air] Intake filter maintenance due Change intake filter Qualified

personnel
12 [M oilF] Maintenance coolant li- Change coolant Qualified

quid/coolant liquid filter due liquid filter personnel
13 [M SEP] Maintenance of fine precipita- Maintain fine pre- Qualified

tor due cipitator personnel
14 [M Mot] Maintenance motor lubricati- Lubricate motor Qualified

on due personnel
15 [M Com] Maintenance of compressor Maintain compres- Qualified

due sor personnel
If a fault not listed in the warning table occurs, contact

the manufacturer immediately.
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5.8.3 Acknowledging fault and warning messages
NOTICE!
formed fault remedy/maintenance work!
Acknowledgement of fault and warning messages with-
out properly-executed fault remedy/maintenance work
can cause severe damage to the compressor on through
to total failure.
- Only have fault remedy/maintenance work performed
by qualified personnel.
- Only acknowledge fault and warning messages if fault
remedy/maintenance work has been performed prop-
erly.
Acknowledging a fault message 1. Press .
Acknowledging a warning message 1. Press .
 The warning message on the display goes out.
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No. Key/icon Description of function No. Key/icon Description of function

Displays settings and Serves to scroll and reduce
1 Display 7
operating parameters. values.
Serves to call up dis-

plays/information and to
2 8 Serves to confirm inputs.
move the cursor to the
left.
Serves to call up dis- Serves to display additional

plays/information and to operating data and to call up
3 9
move the cursor to the the main menu and for code
right. input.
Serves to switch off the com-

4 10 pressor, to acknowledge
plays/information.
fault/warning messages.
Indicates warnings with flash-

5 11 ing and faults with red LEDs
plays/information.
that light up.
Serves to switch on the com-

Serves to scroll and pressor. The integrated
6 12
increase values. green LED indicates the op-
erating state.

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6.3 Operating modes


sure.


for the duration of the run-on time. In
the basic display, the text "Run-on"
appears with the corresponding re-
maining time. If the value determined
is below the threshold "Max. pressure
drop", the compressor switches off
after the shutdown time has elapsed.

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Basic display
1 [Zusatzinformationen (Additional information)] display area
2 [Verdichtungsendtemperatur (Final compressor temperature)]
display
3 [Datum/Uhrzeit (Date/Time)] display
4 Function programming of the keys. Here: Call up the
[Anlagenpass (System pass)] display
5 Function programming of the keys. Here: Call up the [Service]
display
Fig. 22: Overview of display 6 Function programming of the keys. Here: Call up the [GLW
(BLS)] display
[Auslastung (Capacity utilisation)] display
8 [Stör-/Warnmeldungen (Fault/warning messages)] display area
9 [Statusanzeige (Status display)]
10 [Netzdruck (Network pressure)] display
Additional information display area In the additional information display area, various information is shown
depending on the operating state and status.
Symbol/Text Description
Switching times are programmed.
Symbol flashes: The compressor was swit-
ched off by the timer.
Symbol lights up: The compressor was swit-
ched on by the timer.
Switching times are programmed.
Frost protection active, compressor does not

start up.
Automatic restart programmed
Remote mode programmed.

Symbol flashes: Compressor off.
Symbol lights up: for remote mode, compres-
sor on.
BLS operation/Load-ideal by superior control-

ler
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Symbol/Text Description
Automatic optional operating mode active.
Motor is running.
Magnetic valve opened. (compressor com-

pressing)
Additional heating is switched on.

 The integrated green LED lights up. The compressor is ready

and can start up automatically at any time.
 The green LED in the key goes out. The compressor

switches to idle for the duration of the shutdown time and then
off.
During the switch-off process, the compressor initially

switches to "Idle" (motor running, however the compres-
sor is not compressing any air) for the duration of the
shutdown time. Only then does the compressor switch
off (the motor stops).
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6.6 Calling up displays/information via function keys
6.6.1 Changing the function programming of the function keys
The basic display has two display modes in which various dis-
plays/information can be called up using the function keys.
Basic display mode 1

[Auslastung (Capacity utilisation)] display
2 Function programming of the keys. Here: Call up the [GLW
(BLS)] display
3 Function programming of the keys. Here: Call up the [Service]
display
[Anlagenpass (System pass)] display
Fig. 23: Basic display [Mode 1]
Basic display mode 2

1 Function programming of the keys. Here: Calling up the
[Diagramm-Netzdruck (Diagram-network pressure)]
[Diagramm-Verdichtungstemperatur (Diagram-compressor
temperature)]
[Diagramm-Luftmenge/Tag (Diagram-air quantity/day)] display
Fig. 24: Basic display [Mode 2] [Diagramm-Luftmenge/Woche (Diagram-air quantity/week)]
display
Changing the display mode 1. Press or .
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6.6.2 Calling up the Capacity utilisation display
Calling up Prerequisite: Basic display [Modus 1 (Mode 1)] is selected

 Chapter 6.6.1 ‘Changing the function programming of the function
keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Auslastung (Capacity utilisation)] appears on the display
By pressing the key, it is possible to return to the ba-

sic display.
Overview
1 Shutdown hours
2 Idle hours
3 Load hours
4 Total hours of operation
Fig. 25: [Auslastung (Capacity utilisation)]

display
Description The [Capacity utilisation] display shows the operating hours, load, idle,
and shutdown hours in the form of a bar graph. In the bar graph, the
current number of hours is also displayed. With the exception of the
idle hours, all bars are displayed in ascending order from left to right.
The total of load hours and idle hours produces the total operating
hours. The scaling of this diagram is done according to the hours of
operation. If the number of shutdown hours is greater than that of
hours of operation, the bar for the shutdown hours is cut off.
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6.6.3 Calling up the Basic load switch display
Calling up Prerequisite:
 Basic display [Modus 1 (Mode 1)] is selected  Chapter 6.6.1
‘Changing the function programming of the function keys’ on
page 75.
 Basic load switch/Basic load switch activated operating mode
1. Press .
 [Grundlastwechsel (Basic load switch)] appears on the display

sic display.
Overview
1 Compressors
2 Fault
3 Operational readiness
4 Idle
5 Load
Fig. 26: [Grundlastwechsel (Basic load

switch)] display
Description The [Grundlastwechsel (Basic load switch)] display shows the operat-
ing status of the compressors that are working on a BLS network.
6.6.4 Calling up the Service display

keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Service] appears on the display

sic display.
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Overview
1 Remaining time compressor
2 Remaining time motor lubrication
3 Remaining time fine precipitator
4 Remaining time coolant liquid filter
5 Remaining time intake filter
Fig. 27: [Service] display
Description The [Service] display shows the remaining time until the next mainte-
nance of individual components in the form of a bar chart. In the bar
graph, the current number of remaining hours is also displayed. With a
remaining time of less than 100 hours until the next maintenance of a
component, the associated bar begins to flash and a corresponding
warning appears on the display in the [Stör-/Warnmeldungen
(Fault/warning messages)] display area.
6.6.5 Calling up the System pass display

keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Anlagenpass (System pass)] appears on the display

sic display.
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Overview
Fig. 28: [Anlagenpass (System pass)] display
Description The [Anlagenpass (System pass)] display shows the saved, individual
compressor data. This data is intended for the manufacturer's owner
service.
6.6.6 Calling up the Diagram-network pressure display

keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Diagramm Netzdruck (Diagram-network pressure)] appears

on the display

sic display.
Overview
Fig. 29: [Diagramm Netzdruck (Diagram-network pressure)] display
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Description The [Diagramm Netzdruck (Diagram-network pressure)] display shows

the temporal course of network pressure in the form of a diagram.
6.6.7 Calling up the Diagram-compression final temperature display

keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Diagramm Verdichtungsendtemperatur (Diagram-compressor

final temperature)] appears on the display

sic display.
Overview
Fig. 30: [Diagramm Verdichtungsendtemperatur (Diagram-compression final

temperature)] display
Description The [Diagramm Verdichtungsendtemperatur (Diagram-compression

final temperature)] display shows the temporal course of the compres-
sion final temperature in the form of a diagram.
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6.6.8 Calling up the Diagram-compressed air/day display
Calling up Prerequisite: Basic display [Modus 2 (Mode 2)] is selected.
1. Press .
 [Diagramm Druckluft/Tag (Diagram-compressed air/day)] ap-

pears on the display

sic display.
Overview
Fig. 31: Overview of display
Description The [Diagramm Druckluft/Tag (Diagram compressed air/day)] display

shows the temporal course of the compressed air delivery quantity for
a day in the form of a diagram.
6.6.9 Calling up the Diagram-compressed air/week display

keys’ on page 75.
1. Press .
 [Diagramm Druckluft/Woche (Diagram-compressed air/week)]

appears on the display

sic display.
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Overview
Fig. 32: Overview of [Diagramm Druckluft/Woche (Diagram-compressed

air/week)] display
Description The [Diagramm Druckluft/Woche (Diagram compressed air/week)]

display shows the temporal course of the compressed air delivery
quantity for a week in the form of a diagram.
6.7 Editing axis values of the display diagrams

By editing the axis values, the scaling of the axes can be changed.
Axis Description
x In the [Diagramm Druckluft/Woche (Diagram-
compressed air/week)] display, the x-axis values
cannot be changed; in all other diagrams, a change
is possible.
y The values of the y-axis can be changed in each

diagram. The data in the diagram is also updated
continuously after editing. After editing the x-axis
values, the diagram is no longer updated continu-
ously.
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Overview of axes
1 Axis value 2 x-axis (point in time 2:11PM).
2 [X-Auto Ein/Aus (X-Auto on/off)] display. With [X-AUTO EIN (X-
AUTO ON)] the values of the x-axis are updated automatically.
Here, X-AUTO relies on the set default values. The manually-
edited x-axis values are deleted.
3 Axis value 1 x-axis (point in time 13:11:00).
4 Axis value 1 y-axis (0 bar).
5 Cursor
Fig. 33: Overview of axis values 6 Axis value 2 y-axis (11 bar).

sic display.
Changing the axis values 1. Select the axis value; to do this, use the keys.
2. Press the key to confirm the selection.
 The selected value begins to flash.
3. Change the flashing value with the keys.
With the and keys, the cursor can be moved

to the left and right.
4. Press the key to confirm the selections.
Switching X-AUTO on/off 1. Press .
In order to switch X-AUTO on again, press

again.
Resetting axis values to default 1. Press .

settings
Deleting recorded measurement 1. Press .
values
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6.8 Setting parameters via menu system

All basic settings of the compressor can be viewed on the menu sys-
tem. The parameters for all basic settings of the compressor can be
changed insofar as these changes do not influence the operational
stability.
1. Press .
In order to exit the code input menu again, press the

key.
1 Code input area

2 Cursor
Code Description
00000 View the parameters in the
submenus WITHOUT chang-
ing.
00001 View and change the parame-

ters in the submenus.
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1. Use the keys to change the flashing value in the code

input area (Fig. 34/1).

 The overview menu for the submenus appears on the display.
6.8.4 Selecting overview of submenus and submenus
After inputting one of the two codes, the overview menu for the sub-
menus appears.
1 Display area for the available submenus
2 Cursor
Fig. 35: Overview menu for submenus
Selecting a submenu 1. Press the keys until the desired submenu is marked by
the cursor.
 The selected submenu appears on the display.

sic display.
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6.8.4.1 Changing parameters in the submenus
1. Call up the desired submenu.
2. Select the editable parameters with the keys.
 The cursor under the parameter begins to flash.
4. Change the parameter value with the keys.

By pressing the key, it is possible to return to the

overview menu for the submenus.
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6.8.4.2 Limit values submenu
Brief description Temperature and pressure limit values are on the [Grenzwerte (Limit
values)] submenu.
Parameter Description Status

[Einschaltdruck Lower value for the Editable
(Switch-on pressu- pressure regulation.
re)] The switch-on
pressure specifies
the pressure at
which the switched-
on compressor will
begin automatically
with the compres-
sion.
[Ausschaltdruck Upper value for the Editable

(Switch-off pressu- pressure regulation.
re)] The switch-off
pressure specifies
the pressure at
which the compres-
sor will be switched
off automatically.
[Sicherheitsdruck Maximum permissi- Display

(Safety pressure)] ble pressure for
fault triggering (al-
ways 0.8 bar above
the maximum pres-
sure)
[GLW-Betrieb (BLS Minimum pressure Display

operation)] monitoring in BLS
operation
[Verdichtungsend- Minimum permissi- Display

temperatur min ble compression
(Compression final final temperature
temperature min)]
[Verdichtungsend- Maximum permissi- Display

temperatur max ble compression
(Compression final final temperature
temperature max)]
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6.8.4.3 Operating parameters submenu
Brief description Parameters for the operating modes and temporal control are located
on the [Betriebsparameter (Operating parameters)] submenu.

[Nachlaufzeit (Run- Run-on time of the Display
on time)] motor in automatic
operation
[Stillstandszeit Run-on time of the Display

(Shutdown time)] motor with manual
switch-off and delay
with automatic re-
start.
[Sicherheitsdruck Maximum permissi- Display

(Safety pressure)] ble pressure for
fault triggering (al-
ways 0.8 bar above
the maximum pres-
sure)
[Hochlaufzeit (Run- Duration of the start Display

up time)] phase
[Automatischer Start after power Editable

Wiederanlauf restoration
Ein/Aus (Automatic
restart on/off)]
[Betriebsart (Opera-  Chapter 6.3 Editable

ting mode)] ‘Operating modes’
on page 72
[Max. Druckabfall Maximum pressure Display

(Max. pressure drop
drop)]
[Max. Schaltspiele Maximum operating Display

(Max. operating cycles of the motor
cycles)] per hour. If this is
exceeded, the
compressor swit-
ches temporarily
into the "Load/idle"
operating mode.
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6.8.4.4 Maintenance intervals submenu
Brief description All set point values for the maintenance intervals for components are
displayed on the [Wartungsintervalle (Maintenance intervals)] sub-
menu. Maintenance messages must be acknowledged on the sub-
menu. With the acknowledgement, the interval is reset to the default
value again.

[Wartungsintervall Intake filter mainte- Display
ASF (ASF maintenance interval
nance interval)]
[Wartungsintervall Coolant liquid filter Display

OLF (OLF mainte- maintenance filter
nance interval)]
[Wartungsintervall Fine precipitator Display

OLAB (OLAB main- maintenance inter-
tenance interval)] val
[Wartungsintervall Motor lubrication Display

Motor (Motor main- maintenance inter-
tenance interval)] val
[Wartungsintervall Compressor main- Display

Komp (Comp maintenance interval
tenance interval)]
[Betriebsstunden Hours of operation Display

(Hours of operati- (motor on)
on)]
[Laststunden (Load Load hours Display

hours)]
[Stillstandsstunden Shutdown hours Display

(Shutdown hours)] (system on and
motor off)
[Gesamt- Previous delivery Display

Liefermenge (Total quantity of the
delivery quantity)] compressor
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6.8.4.5 Timer submenu
Brief description The setting for the integrated timer and all switching procedures that
depend on this are located on the [Schaltuhr (Timer)] submenu. With
the timer, both switching times and pressure times can be pro-
grammed independently of one another. By programming switching
times, the compressor does not have to be switched on and off manu-
ally. This prevents the compressor from starting up at night by itself in
order to full up the loss on the compressed air network again. Values
that deviate from the set limit values can be set for the switch-on and
switch-off pressure, with a temporal limitation. This way, only the mi-
nimum required operating pressure will be generated and energy will
thus be saved.

[Datum/Zeit Setting of the cur- Editable
(Date/time)] rent date and time
[Schaltzeiten Kom- Branching into the Editable

pressor (Compres- submenu
sor switching ti-
mes)]
[Druckzeiten Kom- Branching into the Editable

pressor (Compres- submenu
sor pressure times)]
[Schaltzeiten GLW Branching into the Editable

(BLS switching submenu
times)]
[Druckzeiten GLW Branching into the Editable

(BLS pressure ti- submenu
mes)]
[Schaltzeiten Pri- Branching into the Editable

oritäten (Priorities submenu
switching times)]
Setting switching times of the After selecting the parameter [Compressor switching times], the set-
compressor ting menu for the switching times of the compressor appears on the
display. The switch-on/off times of the compressor are defined on this
menu.
If switching times are set for the compressor, the com-

pressor works only at the specified switching times.
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1 Timer channel on/off display

2 Switch-off times
3 Switch-on times
4 Days of the week
5 Channels
6 Cursor
Fig. 36: Switching times setting menu 7 switching times can be programmed with the channels
K1-K7. A channel is active if at least one of the days of
the week is marked in black. In order to activate the ti-
mer channel continuously for one or more days, enter
the switching time 00:00.
1. Select the timer channel with the cursor.
2. Press .
3. Set the timer channel value with the keys to [ON].
5. Select channel with the keys.
7. With the and keys, place the cursor on the desired day of
the week.
8. Mark the day of the week with the key.
By pressing the key, the day of the week can be

unmarked again.
9. With the and keys, set the cursor to the switch-on or off
time for the channel.
10. Change the time with the keys.
11. Press the key to confirm the input.

[Timer] submenu.
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Setting pressure times of the After selecting the parameter [Druckzeiten Kompressor (Compressor
compressor pressure times)], the setting menu for the pressure times of the com-
pressor appears on the display. The pressure times of the compressor
are defined on this menu.
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1 Switch-on/switch-off times
2 Pressure times on/off display
3 Switch-on and switch-off pressure
4 Channels
5 Cursor
6 Days of the week
Fig. 37: Pressure times setting menu 7 switching times can be programmed with the channels
K1-K7. A channel is active if at least one of the days of
the week is marked in black. In order to activate the ti-
mer channel continuously for one or more days, enter
the switching time 00:00.
1. Select the timer channel with the cursor.
2. Press .
3. Set the timer channel value with the keys to [ON].
5. Select channel with the keys.
7. With the and keys, place the cursor on the desired day of
the week.
8. Mark the day of the week with the key.
By pressing the key, the day of the week can be

unmarked again.
9. With the and keys, set the cursor to the switch-on or off
time for the channel.
10. Change the time with the keys.
11. With the and keys, place the cursor on the desired switch-
on pressure for the channel.
12. Change the switch-on pressure with the keys.
13. With the and keys, place the cursor on the switch-off
pressure for the channel.
14. Change the switch-off pressure with the keys.
15. Press the key to confirm the input.
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[Schaltuhr (Timer)] submenu.
Setting other switching and pres- After selecting the parameter in question, the switching and pressure
sure times times of the other parameter on the [Schaltuhr (Timer)] submenu can
be set as described in this section.
6.8.4.6 Fault memory submenu
The last 20 maintenance, warning and fault messages are displayed

on the [Störspeicher (Fault memory)] submenu.
6.8.4.7 Display parameters submenu
Parameters for the output on the display are stored on the [An-
zeigeparameter (Display parameters)] submenu.

[Druckeinheit Setting of the pres- Editable
(Pressure unit)] sure unit (bar, psi,
MPa)
[Temperatureinheit Setting of the tem- Editable

(Temperature unit)] perature unit (°C,
°F, Kelvin)
[Volumeneinheit Setting of the vol- Editable

(Volume unit)] ume unit
[Sprache (Langua- Setting of the dis- Editable

ge)] play language (12
languages avail-
able)
[Druck-Offset Readjustment pos- Display

(Pressure offset)] sibility for the net-
work pressure sen-
sor
[Diagramme (Dia- Settings for dia- Editable

grams)] grams, branching to
the submenu
[Texte (Texts)] Texts for the sys- Display

tem pass
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Diagrams settings menu Parameters for the display of the diagrams on the display are stored
on the [Diagramme (Diagrams)] settings menu.

[Speicherintervall Storage interval for the Editable
(Storage interval)] recording of the net-
work pressure, the
compression final tem-
perature and the cur-
rent delivery quantity.
The controller always
saves the last 8000
values. With a storage
interval of 12 s (basic
setting), there is a his-
tory duration of 12 s x
8000 = 9600 s = 26.7 h
[Anzahl Punkte bei Number of recorded Editable

X-AUTO (Number values for the X-AUTO
of points for X- function. On the time
AUTO)] axis, with a storage
interval of 12 s and a
number of 300 points
for X-AUTO, a time
axis scaling of 12 s x
300 = 3600 s = 1 h
[Netzdruck Unter- Lower scale value of Editable

grenze (Network the y-axis of the [Netz-
pressure lower druck (Network pres-
limit)] sure)] diagram
[Netzdruck Ober- Upper scale value of Editable

grenze (Network the y-axis of the [Netz-
pressure upper druck (Network pres-
limit)] sure)] diagram
[Temperatur Unter- Lower scale value of Editable

grenze (Tempera- the y-axis of the [Ver-
ture lower limit)] dichtungsendtempera-
tur (Compression final
temperature)] diagram
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[Temperatur Ober- Upper scale value of Editable
grenze (Tempera- the y-axis of the [Ver-
ture upper limit)] dichtungsendtempera-
tur (Compression final
temperature)] diagram
(basic setting 120 °C)
[Druckluftmen- Lower scale value of Editable

ge/Tag Untergren- the y-axis of the [Dia-
ze (Compressed air gramm Druckluft/Tag
q./day lower limit)] (Diagram-compressed
air/day)] diagram
[Druckluftmen- Upper scale value of Editable

ge/Tag Obergrenze the y-axis of the [Dia-
(Compressed air gramm Druckluft/Tag
q./day upper limit)] (Diagram-compressed
air/day)] diagram
[Druckluftmen- Lower scale value of Editable

ge/Woche Unter- the y-axis of the [Dia-
grenze (Compres- gramm Druck-
sed air q./week luft/Woche (Diagram-
lower limit)] compressed air/week)]
diagram
[Druckluftmen- Upper scale value of Editable

ge/Woche Ober- the y-axis of the [Dia-
grenze (Compres- gramm Druck-
sed air q./week luft/Woche (Diagram-
upper limit)] compressed air/week)]
diagram
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6.8.4.8 Configuration submenu
Parameters for the basic configuration are stored on the [Konfigura-

tion (Configuration)] submenu.

[Anlagentyp (System type)] Details about the compressor Display
type
[Maximaler Druck (Maximum Maximum permissible pressure Display

pressure)]
[Maximale Liefermenge (Maxi- Delivery quantity for maximum Display

mum delivery quantity)] speed in load mode
[Fern-Modus (Remote mode)] Specifies how the compressor is Editable

switched on and off.
On-site operation: The compres-
sor can only be switched off on
the control console/display of the
Air Control 3.
Remote compressor: The com-
pressor can be switched on by
an electric signal and switched
off by an electric signal or the
key. The flashing text
[REMOTE] appears in the
[Grundanzeige (Basic display)].
Remote BLS: The BLS network
can be switched on by an elec-
tric signal and switched off by an
electric signal or the key.
If the system was switched off
by the key, the key
must also be pressed with active
remote mode for switching the
compressor on.
[BLS-OK] Serves to indicate the opera- Editable

tional readiness of a superior
controller on the compressor.
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[GLW-Betrieb (BLS operation)] Operation with a master system Editable
in the BLS network.
The compressor is controlled by
a superior controller. The flash-
ing text [GLW-BETR (BLS-
OPER)] appears in the [Grun-
danzeige (Basic display)].
[Unterspannungs Stop (Under- Switch-off with detected under- Display

voltage stop)] voltage
[Frequenzumrichter (Frequency Settings for the frequency con- Display

converter)] verter
[Kommunikation (Communicati- Settings for serial communicati- Display

on)] on
[Heizung (Heating)] Settings for the additional heat- Display

ing
6.8.4.9 Basic load switching submenu
Parameters for the operation of the compressor as BLS master are

stored on the [Grundlastwechsel (Basic load switching)] submenu. To
use the basic load switching function, the Air Control 3 must be equip-
ped with a RS-485 interface.
NOTICE!
Property damage due to incorrect parameterisation
for BLS operation!
If the compressor is not used as a master system de-
spite activation of the BLS master function, the compres-
sor may fail.
- Only activate the BLS master function if the compres-
sor will really be used as a BLS master.
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[Grundlastwechsel Parameter for the Display
(Basic load swit- activation of the
ching)] BLS master charac-
teristics (basic set-
ting: NO)
[Wechsel sofort NO: Switch of the Editable

(Switch immediate- compressor priority
ly)] only takes place if
the switch-on or
switch-off pressure
is reached.
YES: Switch takes
place immediately.
[Zuschaltdruck Lower pressure Editable

(Switch-on pressu- threshold for the
re)] switch-on of a com-
pressor
[Abschaltdruck Upper pressure Editable

(Switch-off pressu- limit for switching
re)] off a compressor
[Abschaltung bei Percentage actuat- Editable

(Switch-off at)] ing variable below
which the slave
compressors are
switched off.
[Zuschaltung bei Percentage actuat- Editable

(Switch-on at)] ing variable above
which the slave
compressors are
switched on.
[Zuschaltdämpfung Delay starts when Editable

Erstzuschaltung reaching the re-
(Switch-on damping spective pressure
initial switch-on)] threshold
[Abschaltdämpfung Delay starts when Editable

Erstabschaltung reaching the re-
(Switch-off damping spective pressure
initial switch-off)] threshold
[Zuschaltdämpfung Minimal time be- Editable

Folgezuschaltung tween the switching
(Switch-on damping on of two compres-
subsequent switch- sors
on)]
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[Abschaltdämpfung Minimal time be- Editable
Folgeabschaltung tween the switching
(Switch-off damping off of two compres-
subsequent switch- sors
off)]
[Wechselintervall Time between the Editable

Priorität 1 (Switch further switching of
interval priority 1)] the BLS for the
compressor with
priority 1

compressor with
priority 2

compressor with
priority 3
[Prioritäten (Priori- Assignment of the Editable

ties)] switch-on priority
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6.8.4.10 Accessories submenu
Parameters for the incorporation of accessories are located on the

[Zubehör (Accessories)] submenu. To use this function, the Air Con-
trol 3 must be equipped with the accessory expansion modules.
For the electrical data, please consult the attached wiring

diagram.

[Zubehörmodul Additional module Display
vorhanden (Acces- for accessories
sory module pre- present
sent)]
[Eingangskonfigura- Function of the Editable

tion (Input configu- digital inputs
ration)]
[Ausgangskonfigu- Function of the Editable

ration (Output con- digital outputs
figuration)]
[Schaltzeiten Aus- Define switching Editable

gang 1 (Switching times for accessory
times output 1)] 1 Chapter 6.8.4.5
‘Timer submenu’ on
page 90

page 90

page 90

page 90
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6.8.4.11 Diagnosis submenu
The current states of the inputs and output are described on the [Di-
agnose (Diagnosis)] submenu.
For the electrical data, please consult the attached wiring

diagram.
6.8.5 Fault and warning messages

6.8.5.1 Fault message

If a fault occurs during operation, a fault message appears in the

[Stör-/Warnmeldungen (Fault/warning messages)] area on the display
and the LED on the display lights up red.
Acknowledging a fault message 1. Switch compressor on again after fault eliminated.
2. Press to acknowledge the fault.
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6.8.5.2 Warning/maintenance message
Necessary maintenance appears as a warning message in the [Stör-

/Warnmeldungen (Fault/warning messages)] area on the display and
the LED in the display flashes red. Warning messages must
be acknowledged by the manufacturer's service on the [Wartunginter-
valle (Maintenance intervals)] submenu.
NOTICE!
formed maintenance!
Acknowledgement of warning messages without prop-
erly-executed maintenance work can cause severe dam-
age to the compressor on through to total failure.
- Only have maintenance work performed by qualified
personnel.
- Only acknowledge warning messages if maintenance
work has been performed properly.
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6.8.6 Setting the display contrast
The display contrast of the controller was select so that optimal legibil-
ity is guaranteed under nearly all conditions of use. If under certain
circumstances (e.g. unfavourable lighting, direct solar radiation) it is
necessary to adjust the contrast, however, carry out the following
steps:
DANGER!
Danger to life from electric power!
Touching voltage-conducting components can cause
deadly electric shock.
- Before all work for setting the display contrast, de-
energise the compressor on the main switch and se-
cure it against being switched on again.
1. De-energise compressor on the main switch.
2. Open the switch cabinet/switch box of the compressor.
3. Insert a small screwdriver in the opening (Fig. 38/arrow) on the

back of the controller.
4. Turn the screwdriver clockwise in order to increase the display

contrast. Turn the screwdriver anti-clockwise in order to decrease
the display contrast.
5. Pull the small screwdriver out of the opening on the back of the
Fig. 38: Display opening controller.
6. Close the switch cabinet/switch box of the compressor again.
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Index
7 Index
Set on-site operation/remote operation......36

A Set switch on/off pressure ...........................38
Accident.............................................................22 Setting parameters........................................30
Air Control AC 1 controller ..............................25 Setting the display contrast .........................48
Acknowledging a fault message .................47 Switch automatic restart on/off ...................35
Acknowledging a warning message ...........47 Switch the pressure unit ..............................40
Basic display .................................................27 Switch the temperature unit.........................41
Brief description ...........................................26 Switching off..................................................28
Calling up information..................................29 Switching on..................................................28
Calling up parameter values ........................29 Value parameters submenu .........................32
Calling up the code input menu ..................30 Warning message .........................................45
Code 0002 ......................................................33 Warning table ................................................46
Code 0003 ......................................................35 Air Control AC 2 controller ..............................49
Code 0008 ......................................................36 Acknowledging a fault message .................69
Code 0011 ......................................................38 Acknowledging a warning message ...........69
Code 0018 ......................................................39 Basic display .................................................51
Code 0090 ......................................................40 Brief description............................................50
Code 0095 ......................................................41 Calling up information ..................................53
Code 9999 ......................................................42 Calling up parameter values ........................53
Display ...........................................................27 Calling up the code input menu ..................55
Display the software version .......................42 Code 0002 ......................................................57
Fault message ...............................................43 Code 0003 ......................................................59
Fault table ......................................................44 Code 0008 ......................................................60
Inputting a code ............................................31 Code 0011 ......................................................61
Maintenance message..................................45 Code 0018 ......................................................62
Maximum operating cycles ..........................34 Code 0090 ......................................................63
Maximum pressure drop ..............................34 Code 0095 ......................................................64
Operating mode display ...............................28 Code 9999 ......................................................65
Operating modes ..........................................26 Display............................................................51
Other display indicators...............................27 Display the software version .......................65
Overview ........................................................25 Fault message ...............................................65
Overview of code input menu......................31 Fault table ......................................................66
Overview of submenus.................................32 Inputting a code ............................................56
Safety pressure .............................................26 Maintenance message ..................................67
Select operating mode .................................33 Maximum operating cycles ..........................58
Set Basic load switching mode ...................39
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Index
Maximum pressure drop ..............................58 Calling up the Diagram-compression final

Operating data display area .........................51 temperature display.................................. 80
Operating mode display ...............................52 Calling up the Diagram-network pressure

display........................................................ 79
Operating modes...........................................50
Calling up the Service display .................... 77
Overview ........................................................49
Calling up the System pass display ........... 78
Overview of code input menu ......................55
Changing parameters .................................. 86
Overview of submenus.................................56
Changing the axis values ............................ 83
Safety pressure .............................................50
Changing the basic display mode .............. 75
Select operating mode..................................57
Changing the function key programming.. 75
Selection parameter submenu...............32, 56
Configuration submenu............................... 97
Set Basic load switching mode ...................62
Deleting measurement values .................... 83
Set on-site operation/remote operation ......60
Description of basic load switch display... 77
Set switch on/off pressure ...........................61
Description of Capacity utilisation display 76
Setting parameters........................................55
Description of Diagram-compressed air/day
Setting the minimum pressure/BLS ............61 display........................................................ 81
Switch automatic restart on/off ...................59 Description of Diagram-compressed
Switch the pressure unit ..............................63 air/week display ........................................ 82
Switch the temperature unit.........................64 Description of Diagram-compression final
Switching off..................................................53 temperature display.................................. 80
Switching on ..................................................53 Description of Diagram-network pressure

display........................................................ 80
Value parameters submenu .........................57
Description of Service display .................... 78
Warning message .........................................67
Description of System pass display........... 79
Warning table.................................................68
Diagnosis submenu ................................... 102
Air Control AC 3 controller ..............................70
Diagrams settings menu.............................. 95
Accessories submenu ................................101
Display........................................................... 73
Acknowledging a fault message ...............102
Display parameters submenu ..................... 94
Additional information display area ............73
Editing diagram axis values ........................ 82
Basic display .................................................73
Fault memory submenu............................... 94
Basic display mode 1....................................75
Fault message ............................................ 102
Basic display mode 2....................................75
Function keys ............................................... 75
Basic load switching submenu....................98
Inputting a code............................................ 84
Brief description............................................71
Limit values submenu.................................. 87
Calling up the Basic load switch display....77
Maintenance intervals submenu................. 89
Calling up the Capacity utilisation display.76
Menu system................................................. 84
Calling up the code input menu...................84
Operating modes .......................................... 72
Calling up the Diagram-compressed air/day
display ........................................................81 Operating parameters submenu................. 88
Calling up the Diagram-compressed Operating the function keys........................ 75
air/week display .........................................81 Other switching and pressure times .......... 94
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Index
Overview ........................................................70 E
Overview of axes...........................................83 Electric current .................................................17
Overview of basic load switch display .......77 Emergency..........................................................24
Overview of Capacity utilisation display ....76 Emergency stop..................................................24
Overview of code input menu......................84 EMERGENCY-STOP button .............................19
Overview of Diagram-compressed air/day
display ........................................................81 F
Overview of Diagram-compressed air/week Fire .....................................................................22

display ........................................................82 First aid ..............................................................22
Overview of Diagram-compression final
M
temperature display ..................................80
Main switch .......................................................19
Overview of Diagram-network pressure
display ........................................................79
O
Overview of Service display ........................78
Owner.................................................................13
Overview of submenus.................................85
Overview of System pass display ...............79 P
Resetting axis values ...................................83 Personnel ..........................................................14
Safety pressure .............................................72 Proper use .........................................................12
Selecting a submenu ....................................85 Protective equipment .......................................16
Setting parameters .......................................84
R
Setting pressure times of the compressor.92
Rescue measures...............................................24
Setting switching times of the compressor90
Setting the display contrast.......................104 S
Switching off .................................................74 Safety
Switching on..................................................74 General ...........................................................12
Timer submenu .............................................90 Safety devices...................................................18
Warning/maintenance message ................103 Service ...............................................................11
X-AUTO ..........................................................83 Symbols
in this manual ..................................................8
C
Contact person .................................................11 U
Copyright...........................................................10 Use .....................................................................12
Customer service .............................................11
W
Warranty terms .................................................10
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Appendix
8 Appendix
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Training log
A Training log
Date Name Type of training Training conducted Signature
by
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3 General safety instructions for all controllers ..................23

4 Air Control AC 1 controller..................................................25

4.7.1 Calling up the code input menu....................30

5 Air Control AC 2 controller .................................................49

5.7.10 Switch the pressure unit: Code 0090 ...........63

6 Air Control AC 3 controller..................................................70

1.2 Explanation of symbols

 Identifies a state or automatic sequence as

Identifies references to chapters in this manual

Identifies random numerations and list entries.

[Key] Indicates names of keys, buttons and other

1.3 Limitation of liability

1.5 Warranty terms

1.6 Customer service

2.1 Proper use

The controllers Air Control AC 1, AC 2 and AC 3 are intended

Claims of any type for damage due to misuse are excluded.

2.2 Responsibility of the owner

2.3 Personnel requirements

These instructions specify the personnel qualifications required for the

The workforce must only consist of persons who can be expected to

2.3.2 Unauthorised persons

2.4 Personal protective equipment

Description of the personal

2.5 Basic dangers

2.5.1 General dangers in the workplace

2.5.2 Dangers due to electric power

2.6 Safety equipment

2.6.1 Description of the safety equipment installed

The controllers Air Control AC 1, AC 2, and AC 3 are

Main switch with emergency off

2.7 Securing to prevent restart

Securing to prevent restart

2. Secure the main switch with a padlock (Fig. 3).

3. Have a responsible employee keep the key for the padlock.

5. Ensure that all safety and protective equipment is installed and

6. Remove the padlock from the main switch.

If no main switch is installed, proceed as follows.

Securing to prevent restart 1. Switch off the power supply.

2. Inform responsible people about work in the danger zone.

5. Ensure that all safety and protective equipment is installed and

6. Remove the sign.

2.8 Behaviour in case of fire or accidents

General safety instructions for all controllers

3 General safety instructions for all controllers

3.2 Operating personnel and personal protective equipment

Personnel:  Trained Person

Protective equipment:  Ear protection

General safety instructions for all controllers

3.3 Shutdown in emergency situations

Shutdown in emergency situations In an emergency situation proceed as follows:

2. If there is no danger to your own health get people out of the

3. Initiate first-aid measures if necessary.

4. Alert the fire department and/or rescue service.

5. Inform the responsible parties at the implementation site.

6. Switch off the machine and safeguard it from being switched on