E-687 CONTROLLER FOR REFRIGERANT DRYERS

1. DESCRIPTION:
E-687 is designed as a controller for refrigerant type compressed air dryers. The controller has 8
temperature sensor inputs. Each channel can be configured for type J, type K thermocouple or Pt-
100 resistance thermometer. These inputs are used to measure the temperatures at various points
in the dryer. The controller has also 8 digital (relay) outputs and 16 digital inputs. The digital
outputs are taken through the normally open contacts of the output relays. The contact rating of
the output relays are 10A at 250 V AC. Digital inputs are activated by 24V DC or AC.
The controller has an RS-485 communication interface that can be used for remotely monitoring
channel temperatures, set points, input and output states. Modbus RTU protocol is used for
communication.
The front panel of the controller contains a four line 20 character LCD display and buttons that are
used in configuration and manual control operations.
The dimensions of the controller are 96 x 192 mm (front panel) with a depth of 110 mm. The panel
cutout should be 90x185 mm. The operating voltage of the controller is 20 - 60V AC or 20 - 85V DC.

2. OPERATION:
The front panel view of E-687 controller is given in Figure 2.1. The front panel of the controller
contains a four line 20 character LCD display, 10 buttons and 2 indicator leds.

Figure 2.1. The Front Panel View of E-687 Controller

button is used to enable or disable the ECO (economy) mode. Pressing this button complements
the state of ECO, i.e. if it is enabled; disables, if it is disabled; enables the ECO mode. The green
led on the left side of the button lights if the ECO mode is enabled. When ECO mode is enabled
and the exchanger temperature is less than or equal to “ECO Start Set point” and this condition is
prevailed more than “ECO Start Delay”, then, the compressor motor is stopped and ECO operation
starts. ECO operation ends when the exchanger temperature reaches to the “ECO end Set point” or
ECO mode is disabled. Disabling ECO mode also resets the ECO Start Delay timer.
button is used for manual control of the drain output. While in normal operation, the drain
output is controlled according to the configured “drain on” and “drain off” periods. When button
is pressed the drain output is activated even if the dryer is in off state.
button is used for alarm acknowledge. The dryer is automatically stopped if an anomaly is
detected. In that case, the alarm output and the alarm indicator led (red) on the front panel
become activated. In order to restart the dryer, alarm should be acknowledged and “restart delay”
period should be timed out. Pressing button acknowledges the alarm and reenergizes the alarm
output and alarm led.
The buttons below the LCD display ( , , and ) are used in screen selection and
configuration operations.
button is used to change the temperature unit from ºC to ºF or vice versa. When this button is
pressed, the control operation stops about 3 seconds and all the temperature values are converted
to the selected unit.
and buttons are used for starting and stopping the dryer respectively. If the dryer is stopped
manually, it can not be started before “restart delay” period is timed out.
, , , , and buttons are disabled during configuration operations.

2. 1. External Connections:
The back panel view and the connection terminals of E-687 controller are given in Figure 2.2.

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Figure 2.2. The Backpanel View of E-687 Controller

2. 1. 1. Terminals in the Upper Row:

These terminals are used for the digital outputs and the digital inputs. The names and the functions
of the terminals in the order of the terminal numbers are given in TABLE 2.1.

TABLE 2.1

T.N. NAME FUNCTION T.No NAME FUNCTION

Remote Start (Press and
1 RC1 (Common for 18 DI1 (D. Input 1)
Release)
Digital Outputs 1 COMM. For D. Out 1-4
Remote Stop (Press and
2 to 4) 19 DI2 (D. Input 2)
Release)
3 R1 (D. Output 1) Compressor Motor 20 DI3 (D. Input 3) Compressor Fault
4 R2 (D. Output 2) Drain Output (Normal) 21 DI4 (D. Input 4) Compressor Overload
5 R3 (D. Output 3) Dryer is Running. 22 DI5 (D. Input 5) Fan Fault
Dryer is Stopped.
6 R4 (D. Output 4) In Case of Fault, The 23 DI6 (D. Input 6) Fan Overload
Output Flashes.
7 - 24 DI7 (D. Input 7) Phase Sequence Error
8 RC2 (Common for 25 DI8 (D. Input 8) Remote Disable
Digital Outputs 5 COMM. For D. Out 5-8
9 26 DI9 (D. Input 9) Fan Motor is On
to 8)
DI10 (D. Input
10 R5 (D. Output 5) Bypass Valve Output 27 Configuration Enable
10)
DI11 (D. Input
11 R6 (D. Output 6) 28 High Air Pressure
11)
DI12 (D. Input
12 R7 (D. Output 7) Spare 29 Low Air Pressure
12)
 DI13 (D. Input
13 R8 (D. Output 8) Alarm Output (Horn) 30 Remote Control
13)

DI14 (D. Input

14 - 31
14)
DI15 (D. Input
15 32
15)
DIC (Common for
COMM. For D. Inputs DI16 (D. Input
16 Digital Inputs) 33
16)
17

The digital outputs are taken through the normally open contacts of the output relays. The contact
rating of the output relays are 10A at 250 V AC. The schematic layout of the digital output circuits is
given in Figure 2.3. The terminals 7 and 14 have no internal connection.
Figure 2.3. The Digital Output Circuits.

Digital inputs are activated by 24V DC or AC. Each digital input terminal is internally connected to
the input of an optocoupler. The return terminals of the optocouplers are connected to the common
terminals of the digital inputs (terminals 15, 16 and 17). The schematic layout of the digital input
circuits is given in Figure 2.4. Optocouplers provide galvanic isolation between external and internal
circuits.
Active state of the digital inputs is software configurable, except D.INPUT 1, 2 and 10. For those
digital inputs to be active 24V should be applied to the input.

Figure 2.4. The Digital Input Circuits.

2. 1. 2. Terminals in the Lower Row:

These terminals are used for the connection of the operating voltage, analog outputs, RS-485
communication line and the temperature sensors located in various places in the dryer. The names
and the functions of the terminals in the order of the terminal numbers are given in TABLE 2.2.
The first 3 terminals are for the operating voltage of the controller. (Line, Neutral and Ground) The
ground terminal should be connected to the chassis of the dryer.
The terminals 4 to 9 are not used in this application. No external connection should be made to
these terminals.
The terminals 10, 11 and 12, 13 are used for the analog outputs. Analog outputs can be used for the
retransmission of channel temperatures. Retransmitted channels are configurable and 4-20 mA
corresponds to 0 to 100 °C.
The terminals 14(GND), 15(TRXA) and 16(TRXB) are used for RS-485 communication line connection.
AIC (Analog Input Common) terminals 17 and 18 are internally connected to (-) terminals of the
analog input channels, no external connection should be made to these terminals.
The remaining terminals 19 to 30 are for Analog Input Channels. Analog Inputs are configured for Pt-
100 resistance thermometer. The leads of each sensor (2-wire Pt-100 resistance thermometer)
should be connected to the (-) and (+) terminal of its channel. Polarity has no importance.
The temperature sensors must be connected to their own channels as given in TABLE 2.2.
Otherwise; unexpected malfunctions may occur.

TABLE 2.2
TERM. N. NAME FUNCTION
1 L
2 N Operation Voltage (20-60V AC/20-85V DC)
3 Ground
4 -P1
Pulse Input 1. (not used in this application)
5 +P1
6 -P2
Pulse Input 2. (not used in this application)
7 +P2
8 +TS
24V Transmitter Supply. (not used in this application)
9 -TS
10 +AO1
Analog Output 1 (4-20 mA)
11 -AO1
12 +AO2
Analog Output 2 (4-20 mA)
13 -AO2
14 GND
15 TRXA RS-485 Communication Line
16 TRXB
17 AIC Analog Input Common. (Internally connected to the (-) terminals of the
18 AIC analog input channels).
19 -AI1
Analog Input Channel 1. (Inlet Air Temperature)
20 +AI1
21 -AI2
Analog Input Channel 2. (Exchanger Temperature)
22 +AI2
23 -AI3
Analog Input Channel 3. (Low Pressure Line Temperature)
24 +AI3
25 -AI4
Analog Input Channel 4. (High Pressure Line Temperature)
26 +AI4
27 -AI5
Analog Input Channel 5. (Ambient Temperature)
28 +AI5
29 -AI6
Analog Input Channel 6. (Condenser Outlet Temperature)
30 +AI6

2. 2. Operation Screens:
2. 2. 1. The Normal Operation Screen:
When the controller is powered on, it displays the type and version message, and then the restart
delay timer is set to 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the normal operation screen is displayed as shown

NO NAME

DEW POINT . 16°C

READY

in Figure 2.5.
Figure 2.5.

The exchanger temperature (Dew Point) and operation state of the dryer is displayed in this screen.
If there is a situation which will prevent the operation of the dryer then the “READY” message in
the last line will become “DISABLED”. See Figure 2.6.

NO NAME

DEW POINT . 16°C

DISABLED

Figure 2.6.

In order to start the dryer, the following conditions must be satisfied.

1. All the temperatures except the exchanger temperature and condenser outlet
temperature must be between their low and high limits. The low pressure line
temperature can be ‘HIGH’.
2. Digital Input 3 (Compressor Fault) is not activated.
3. Digital Input 4 (Compressor Overload) is not activated.
4. Digital Input 5 (Fan Fault) is not activated.
5. Digital Input 6 (Fan Overload) is not activated.
6. Digital Input 7 (Phase Sequence Error) is not activated.
7. Digital Input 8 (Remote Disable) is not activated.
8. Digital Input 11 (High Pressure) is not activated.
9. Digital Input 12 (Low Pressure) is not activated.
If all the above conditions are satisfied, the message in the last line of the normal operation screen
will be “READY” and the dryer can be started either pressing button on the front panel or
activating Digital Input 1 (Remote Start) or activating Digital Input 13 (Remote Control). When the
dryer is started, the normal operation screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2.7.

NO NAME

DEW POINT . 16°C

RUNNING DRAIN ON

Figure 2.7.

In the beginning, Digital Output 1 (Compressor Motor), Digital Output 2 (Drain Output) and Digital
Output 3 (Dryer is Running) become active. While in normal operation, the drain output is
controlled according to the configured “drain on” and “drain off” periods. “DRAIN ON” message is
displayed in the end of the last line while the drain output is active.
When the Digital Input 9 (Fan Motor is on) is activated, “FAN MOTOR IS ON” message is displayed
in the second line as shown in Figure 2.8.

NO NAME
FAN MOTOR IS ON
DEW POINT . 16°C
RUNNING
 Figure 2.8.

Digital Input 14 (Water Pump is on) activates “WATER PUMP IS ON” message as shown in Figure

NO NAME
WATER PUMP IS ON
DEW POINT . 16°C
RUNNING

2.9.
Figure 2.9.

When ECO mode is enabled and the exchanger temperature is less than or equal to “ECO Start Set
point” and this condition is prevailed more than “ECO Start Delay”, then, the compressor motor is
stopped and ECO operation starts. During the ECO operation the appearance of the display is given
in Figure 2.10. The value at the end of the second row indicates the time in seconds since beginning

of the ECO operation.

NO NAME
ECO(SEC.) : 324
DEW POINT . 1°C
RUNNING

Figure 2.10.

Pressing and keys simultaneously at this page toggles the controller between automatic and
manual mode. In manual mode, the dryer starts and stops manually by using and buttons.
Unlike the manual mode, automatic mode enables the controller start and stop automatically at
pre-programmed times on a daily basis

When running in automatic mode, current scheduling information messages are also activated in the
second line of the displays as show in Figure 2.11. “NOT SCHEDULED” message is displayed when no
schedule exists. “START IN XXX” shows the time to the next scheduled program in minutes and
“STOP IN XXX” message shows the time to the end of current running program in minutes.

NO NAME NO NAME NO NAME

NOT SCHEDULED START IN 10 STOP IN 25
DEW POINT . 1°C DEW POINT . 1°C DEW POINT . 1°C
RUNNING RUNNING RUNNING

Figure 2.11.

If the dryer is stopped manually by using button, or activating Digital Input 2 (Remote Stop) or
deactivating Digital Input 13 (Remote Control), the normal operating screen is displayed as shown in
Figure 2.12. The number at the end of the last line indicates the remaining time in seconds from the
restart delay. If this number becomes zero and there is no anomaly, the dryer can be restarted.

NO NAME

DEW POINT . 10°C

DISABLED 39
 Figure 2.12.

The first line in the normal operation screen (NO NAME) is user configurable.
If the exchanger temperature sensor is broken, dew point temperature will be displayed as 1000ºC.

2. 2. 2. The Info Screens:

Various data related to the dryer can be monitored by sequentially pressing button. Pressing
button, changes the display screen. While one screen is displayed, pressing button reverts to the
normal operation screen. The flow chart for monitoring the dryer data is given in Figure 2.13. In this
figure, screen numbers are shown on the upper left of the screens.
Screen1 is the normal operation screen. While this screen is displayed, pressing button selects
Screen2. By successively pressing button, all the screens can be accessed. Screens may also be
selected by and buttons.

In Screen2, Screen3 and Screen4, the sensor temperatures are displayed. If the measured
temperatures are between their low and high limits, only the temperature value is displayed,
otherwise “LOW” or “HIGH” message is added in the end of the line. In case of sensor break, only
“SENSOR BREAK” message is displayed.
In screen 5 and 6 the states of the compressor motor, fan motor, the phase sequence, remote
disable and air pressure are displayed. Actually this data is derived from the digital inputs.

The message in the first line of Screen5 is determined by Digital Input 3 and Digital Input 4
(Compressor Fault and Compressor Overload). TABLE 2.4 shows the relation between digital inputs
and the message.
TABLE 2.4
Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Message
Not Activated Not Activated COMPRESSOR OK
Activated Not Activated COMPRESSOR FAULT
Not Activated Activated COMP.OVERLOAD
Activated Activated COMP.OVERLOAD

The message in the second line of Screen5 is determined by Digital Input 5 and Digital Input 6 (Fan
Fault and Fan Overload). TABLE 2.5 shows the relation between digital inputs and the message.
TABLE 2.5
Digital Input 5 Digital Input 6 Message
Not Activated Not Activated FAN MOTOR OK
Activated Not Activated FAN MOTOR FAULT
Not Activated Activated FAN MOT.OVERLOAD
Activated Activated FAN MOT.OVERLOAD

The message in the third line of Screen5 is determined by Digital Input 7. If this input is not
activated the message will be “PHASE SEQUENCE OK”, otherwise “PHASE SEQ.ERROR”.

The message in the fourth line of Screen5 is determined by Digital Input 8. If this input is not
activated the message will be “REMOTE CONTROL OK”, otherwise; “REMOTE DISABLE”.

The message in the first line of Screen6 is determined by Digital Input 11 and Digital Input 12 (High
Air Pressure and Low Air Pressure). TABLE 2.6 shows the relation between digital inputs and the
message.
TABLE 2.6
Digital Input 11 Digital Input 12 Message
Not Activated Not Activated PRESSURE OK
Activated Not Activated HIGH PRESSURE
Not Activated Activated LOW PRESSURE
Activated Activated HIGH PRESSURE
The second, the third and the fourth lines of Screen6 are empty.

Screen7 displays the operation durations in hours. In the first two line of Screen7 the total and ECO
operation durations of the dryer are displayed. These values can not be reset. The third line
displays the run time since the last maintenance. The fourth line indicates the filter usage time. If
these durations exceed their set values (general maintenance period and filter change period), a
flashing warning with a message “MAINTENANCE” or “REPLACE FILTER” is displayed in the fourth
line of the display.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
FILTER CHANGE PERIOD IS 8000 HOURS
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PERIOD IS 20 000 HOURS
 NO NAME PRESSURE OK

DEW POINT 16°C

RUNNING

INLET AIR TEMP. TOTAL TIME : 22.2

20°C ECO TIME : 8.1
EXCHANGER.TEMP. RUN TIME : 22.2
18°C HIGH FILTER TIME: 22.2

LOW PRES.LINE TEMP. 1. REMOTE DISABLE

18°C 2. INLET AIR TEMP.HI
HIGH PRES.LINE TEMP. 3. EXCH TEMP.LO
18°C 4. COMPRESSOR FAULT

AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DATE : 22.03.10

19°C TIME : 12.30.45
CONDENSER OUT TEMP. DAY : MONDAY
18°C BREAK: 15

COMPRESSOR OK D.INPUT1: LLLLLLLL

FAN MOTOR OK D.INPUT2: LLLLLLLL
PHASE SEQUENCE OK D.OUTPUT: LLLHHLLL
REMOTE CONTROL OK

SUN 1 ON 09:00 09:30

2 ON 11:00 12:30
3 ON 13:30 14:00
4 ON 15:00 15:30

Figure 2.13.
Screen8 displays the last four events that caused the dryer to be stopped automatically. The
possible alternatives for the messages are given below.
INLET AIR TEMP.LO
INLET AIR TEMP.HI
EXCH.TEMP.LO
EXCH.TEMP.HI
LO.PRES.L.TEMP.LO
LO.PRES.L.TEMP.HI
HI.PRES.L.TEMP.LO
HI.PRES.L.TEMP.HI
AMB.TEMP.LO
AMB.TEMP.HI
COMPRESSOR FAULT
COMP.OVERLOAD
FAN MOTOR FAULT
FAN MOT.OVERLOAD
PHASE SEQ.ERROR
REMOTE DISABLE
PRESSURE HIGH
PRESSURE LOW
CONDENSER FAULT

Screen9 displays the date and time.

Screen10 displays the states of the digital inputs and digital outputs. The letters ‘L’ and ‘H’ stands
for ‘not activated’ and ‘activated’ states respectively.
The data in the first line of Screen10 (D.INPUT1), from right to left corresponds to Digital Input 1
to 8.
The data in the second line of Screen10 (D.INPUT2), from right to left corresponds to Digital Input
9 to 16.
The data in the third line of Screen10 (D.OUTPUT), from right to left corresponds to Digital Output
1 to 8.

Secreen11 displays automatic mode scheduling of the day. Please see Section 2.3.3 for scheduling
and see Figure 2.11 for auto/manual selection.

2. 3. Configuration Mode:
In order to enter into configuration mode, button must be pressed at least 3 second duration.
After this operation security code is asked. Security code is adjusted by and buttons. After
adjusting the security code and pressing button, accesses the “General Parameters Page”. Here,
and buttons can be used to select the other pages. When a page is selected, pressing
button accesses the first parameter in that page. Successively pressing button will display the
other parameters in that page. After the last parameter or pressing button more than two
seconds, reverts to the top of that page where a different page can be selected. When a parameter
is selected, its value can be edited by and buttons. In anywhere in the configuration pages,
pressing button quits the configuration mode and reverts to the normal operation screen.
If the entered security code is not correct, all the parameters except “Security Code” parameter in
the “General Parameters Page” can be accessed but no modification is allowed.
The value of the security code is determined by the parameter “Security Code” in the “General
Parameters Page”. The factory setting of the security code is “10”.
The Configuration Pages and the parameters in the configuration pages are given below.

2.3.1. General Parameters Page:

 1. Language: This parameter determines the language of all displayed parameters and
information. The parameter can be configured as ENGLISH, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS,
ITALIANO, ESPANOL, PORTUGUES or TURKCE.
2. Communication Address: This parameter defines the communication address of the
controller. The parameter can be adjusted between 0 and 31. The address setting of
the dryers that are connected to the same communication line must be different.
3. Baud Rate: This parameter defines the communication baud rate. It can be adjusted
as 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 57.6 or 115.2 kBaud. The baud rate setting of master and
controllers that are connected to the same communication line must be the same.
4. Parity: The parameter defines communication parity. It can be adjusted as NONE,
ODD or EVEN. The parity setting of master and controllers that are connected to the
same communication line must be the same
5. Message Text: The content of this parameter is displayed in the first line of normal
operation screen. While this parameter is selected, the appearance of the display is
given in Figure 2.14. In the beginning, the cursor stays at the end of the first line.

NO NAME _
MESSAGE TEXT

32

Figure 2.14.
The position of the cursor is adjusted by (to the left) and (to the right)
buttons. and buttons are used to edit the number in the last line. ASCII
character corresponding to that number in the last line is displayed in cursor
position. The number in the last line can be adjusted between 32 and 255 to provide
almost all the characters. (32=Space, 33=!, 65=A, etc.) Note: and buttons are
not effective for start and stop while in configuration operation.
6. Power On State: This parameter defines the power on behavior of the dryer. When
set to OFF, the dryer powers on always in off state and when set to ON, the dryer
powers on always in on state. When set to RESUME, the dryer resumes its operation
depending on the state of last power failure instance.
7. Security Code: This parameter determines the value of the security code. It can be
adjusted between 0 and 9999.
8. Load Factory: This parameter loads factory defaults. In order to start loading, first
set to parameter to YES and press key. ‘ARE YOU SURE TO LOAD FACTORY
SETTINGS?’ message appears on the screen for the confirmation. Pressing key
confirms loading and key cancels the operation.

2.3.2. Temperature Set points Page:

1. Inlet Air Temp. / Low Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of low
alarm set point for inlet air temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between -25 to (High alarm set point-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as the
temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
2. Inlet Air Temp. / High Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of high
alarm set point for inlet air temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between (Low alarm set point +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as
the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
3. Exchanger Temp. / Low Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of low
alarm set point for exchanger temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between -25 to (High alarm set point-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as the
temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
4. Exchanger Temp. / High Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of high
alarm set point for exchanger temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between (Low alarm set point +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as
the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
 5. Low Pressure Line Temp. / Low Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value
of low alarm set point for low pressure line temperature. The parameter value can
be adjusted between -25 to (High alarm set point-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is
selected as the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
6. Low Pressure Line Temp. / High Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value
of high alarm set point for low pressure line temperature. The parameter value can
be adjusted between (Low alarm set point +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is
selected as the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
7. High Pressure Line Temp. / Low Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value
of low alarm set point for high pressure line temperature. The parameter value can
be adjusted between -25 to (High alarm set point-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is
selected as the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
8. High Pressure Line Temp. / High Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value
of high alarm set point for high pressure line temperature. The parameter value can
be adjusted between (Low alarm set point +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is
selected as the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
9. Ambient Temperature / Low Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of
low alarm set point for ambient temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between -25 to (High alarm set point-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as the
temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
10. Ambient Temperature / High Alarm Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of
high alarm set point for ambient temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted
between (Low alarm set point +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as
the temperature unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
11. Exchanger Temp. / ECO Start Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of ECO
start temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted between -25 to (ECO end
temperature-2) in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as the temperature unit, the
limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
12. Exchanger Temp. / ECO End Setpoint: This parameter defines the value of ECO end
temperature. The parameter value can be adjusted between (ECO start
temperature +2) and 120 in degree Centigrade. If ºF is selected as the temperature
unit, the limits are corresponding ºF values to ºC limits.
13. Economy Mode Safety Set Point: This parameter defines the high pressure line
temperature set point at which the economy mode
14. Condenser Temp. Dif. / Set Point: This parameter defines the value of difference
set point. The parameter value can be adjusted between 0 and 75 ºC. If ºF is
selected as the temperature unit, it can be adjusted between 0 and 135 ºF. During
operation of the dryer, the temperature difference between High Pressure Line
Temperature and Condenser Outlet Temperature is compared with this parameter.
15. Bypass Valve On Set Point: This parameter defines the bypass valve on set point
and adjustable range is between -25 and Bypass Valve Off Set Point. Bypass Valve
Relay (R5) output energizes with a duration of Bypass Start Delay parameter in
minutes regardless of bypass valve set points after the dryer starts running. After
the delay times out, the output is controlled by the set points. If the exchanger
temperature exceeds the Bypass Valve Off Set Point, the output is disabled, and
stays in that state until the temperature decreases to the Bypass Valve On Set
Point. If the temperature becomes less than the Bypass Valve On Set Point, the
output is enabled, and stays in that state until the temperature exceeds the Bypass
Valve Off Set Point again. Please see also Bypass Start Delay parameter in Section
2.2.3.
16. Bypass Valve Off Set Point: This parameter defines the bypass valve off set point
and adjustable range is between Bypass Valve Off Set Point and 120. Please see
Bypass Valve On Set Point parameter definition.

2.3.3. Time Parameters Page:

1. Maintenance Password: This password grants permission to resetting filter periods
and run times. Please contact your supplier.
2. Dew Point Filter: This parameter defines the number of dew point readings to be
averaged for filtering. Adjustable range is between 1 and 32 readings. The averaging
 operation is done at 10 seconds intervals. Setting the parameter to 1 disables
averaging and greater values smooth abrupt changes of dew point reading.
3. Exchanger Temp. / Alarm Delay (Minute): This parameter defines the exchanger
temperature alarm delay duration. Parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and
25 minutes. When the dryer is started, exchanger temperature alarms and
difference alarm are not evaluated until this duration is timed out.
4. ECO Start Delay (Minute): This parameter defines the ECO start delay duration.
Parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and 25 minutes. When ECO mode is
enabled and the exchanger temperature is less than or equal to “ECO Start Set
point” and this condition is prevailed more than “ECO Start Delay”, then, ECO
operation starts.
5. Low Pressure Line Temp. / High Alarm Delay (Minute): This parameter defines the
low pressure line temperature high alarm delay duration. Parameter value can be
adjusted between 1 and 25 minutes. When the dryer is started, high alarm for low
pressure line temperature is not evaluated until this duration is timed out.
6. Restart Delay (Seconds): This parameter defines the restart delay duration.
Parameter value can be adjusted between 10 and 1500 seconds. When the dryer is
stopped, it can not be restarted until this duration is timed out.
7. Drain Off Time (Minutes): This parameter defines the drain off duration. Parameter
value can be adjusted between 1 and 60 minutes.
8. Drain On Time (Seconds): This parameter defines the drain on duration. Parameter
value can be adjusted between 0 and 25 seconds. If it is adjusted as”0” drain output
is not controlled automatically.
9. Filter Change Period (Hours): This parameter defines the filter replacement
period. Parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and 20000 hours. This
parameter can not be edited unless the Digital Input 10 is activated (Configuration
Enable) or Maintenance Password is entered. While this parameter is selected,
pressing the buttons and simultaneously, resets the FILTER TIME to 0.0.
(See Screen7 in Figure 2.13).
10. General Maintenance Period (Hours): This parameter defines the general
maintenance period. Parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and 20000 hours.
This parameter can not be edited unless the Digital Input 10 is activated
(Configuration Enable) or Maintenance Password is entered. While this parameter is
selected, pressing the buttons and simultaneously, resets the RUN TIME to
0.0. (See Screen7 in Figure 2.13.).
11. Bypass Start Delay (Minutes): This parameter defines bypass valve output control
delay. Adjustable range is between 1 and 60 minutes. Please see Bypass Valve Off
Set Point parameter definition in Section 2.3.2.
12. Automatic Mode Working Schedule: This page sets automatic mode working
schedules rather than a single parameter. Upon entering the page, the cursor is
initially located to the day selection (see Figure 2.15). and keys are pressed
to select the day to be configured. After the day selection, successive pressing of
button moves the cursor to next several positions which are the ON/OFF, start time
and stop time of four programs defined for each day. For each cursor stop, pressing
and keys adjusts the parameter where the cursor stops. After the last stop
which is the stop time of the 4. Program, the cursor goes back to the day selection
again. Pressing button exits the page.

Day
Selection SUN 1 ON 09:00 09:30
2 ON 11:00 12:30
3 ON 13:30 14:00
4 ON 15:00 15:30
Figure 2.15.

2.3.4. Date-Time Adjust Page:

 1. Minutes: Minute parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It can be
edited between 0 and 59.
2. Hours: Hour parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It can be edited
between 0 and 23.
3. Date: Date parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It can be edited
between 1 and 31.
4. Month: Month parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It can be edited
between 1 and 12.
5. Year: Year parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It can be edited
between 0 and 99.
6. Confirm (Y/N)=1/0: Confirm parameter used while adjusting the real time clock. It
can be set as 0 or 1. When it is set as “1” and button is pressed, the previous 5
parameters in that page are loaded to the real time clock. If it is “0” no change will
be made to the real time clock. (See Screen9 in Figure 2.11.).

2.3.5. Analog Input Parameters Page:

1. 1. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel1 (Inlet Air
Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.
2. 2. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel2 (Exchanger
Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.
3. 3. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel3 (Low
Pressure Line Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.
4. 4. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel4 (High
Pressure Line Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.
5. 5. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel5 (Ambient
Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.
6. 6. Channel Offset: This parameter is the offset parameter for Channel6 (Condenser
Outlet Temperature). The parameter can be adjusted between -10 and 10.

2.3.6. Calibration Page:

The parameters in this page can not be modified unless the Digital Input 10 is activated
(Configuration Enable) or Maintenance Password is entered. The modification of the six RT Cal (390
ohm) parameters is not advised, since a wrong operation may cause temperature measurements
errors. Parameters can be edited by using and buttons, but the normal procedure for
adjusting the parameters is given in the explanation of the parameter.
1. Maintenance Password: This password grants permission to adjusting calibration
parameters. Please contact your supplier.
2. D. Input Activation 1: Active states of Digital Input 1 to Digital Input 8 are
configured by this parameter. Parameter value can be adjusted between 0 and 255
(00000000B and 11111111B). In binary representation, the rightmost bit corresponds
to Digital Input 1; the leftmost bit corresponds to Digital Input 8. If the bit
corresponding to a digital input is “0”, this input is activated by 24V. If the bit
corresponding to a digital input is “1”, this input is activated by 0V. This parameter
is not effective for Digital Input 1 and Digital Input 2. These inputs are always
activated by 24V.
3. D. Input Activation 2: Active states of Digital Input 9 to Digital Input 16 are
configured by this parameter. Parameter value can be adjusted between 0 and 255
(00000000B and 11111111B). In binary representation, the rightmost bit corresponds
to Digital Input 9; the leftmost bit corresponds to Digital Input 16. If the bit
corresponding to a digital input is “0”, this input is activated by 24V. If the bit
corresponding to a digital input is “1”, this input is activated by 0V. This parameter
is not effective for Digital Input 10. Digital Input 10 is always activated by 24V.
4. 1. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output to
390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 1 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
 5. 2. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output to
390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 2 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
6. 3. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output to
390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 3 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
7. 4. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output to
390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 4 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
8. 5. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output
to 390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 5 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
9. 6. RT Cal. (390 ohm): In order to adjust the parameter; Set the calibrator output to
390.00 ohm and apply the calibrator outputs to the Channel 6 input. While this
parameter is selected, press and buttons simultaneously.
10. A. Out 1 Source: Analog outputs can be used for the retransmission of channel
temperatures. Retransmitted channel for Analog Output 1 is selected by this
parameter. The parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and 6. The selected
value corresponds to the Analog Input Channel.
11. A. Out 1 Low Cal.: In order to adjust the parameter; connect a current measuring
device to the analog output 1 of the controller (Terminals 10 and 11 in the lower
row). While this parameter is selected, use and buttons to adjust the output
current to 4.00 mA.
12. A. Out 1 High Cal.: In order to adjust the parameter; connect a current measuring
device to the analog output 1 of the controller (Terminals 10 and 11 in the lower
row). While this parameter is selected, use and buttons to adjust the output
current to 20.00 mA.
13. A. Out 2 Source: Analog outputs can be used for the retransmission of channel
temperatures. Retransmitted channel for Analog Output 2 is selected by this
parameter. The parameter value can be adjusted between 1 and 6. The selected
value corresponds to the Analog Input Channel.
14. A. Out 2 Low Cal.: In order to adjust the parameter; connect a current measuring
device to the analog output 2 of the controller (Terminals 12 and 13 in the lower
row). While this parameter is selected, use and buttons to adjust the output
current to 4.00 mA.
15. A. Out 2 High Cal.: In order to adjust the parameter; connect a current measuring
device to the analog output of the controller (Terminals 12 and 13 in the lower
row). While this parameter is selected, use and buttons to adjust the output
current to 20.00 mA.
16. Save Factory: This parameter saves current settings as the factory defaults. In
order to start saving, first set to parameter to YES and press key. ‘ARE YOU
SURE TO SAVE FACTORY SETTINGS?’ message appears on the screen for the
confirmation. Pressing key confirms saving and key cancels the operation.

3. OPERATION PRINCIPLES:
In order to start the dryer, the following conditions must be satisfied.
1. All the temperatures except the exchanger temperature and condenser outlet temperature
must be between their low and high limits. The low pressure line temperature can be
‘HIGH’.
2. Digital Input 3 (Compressor Fault) is not activated.
3. Digital Input 4 (Compressor Overload) is not activated.
4. Digital Input 5 (Fan Fault) is not activated.
5. Digital Input 6 (Fan Overload) is not activated.
6. Digital Input 7 (Phase Sequence Error) is not activated.
7. Digital Input 8 (Remote Disable) is not activated.
8. Digital Input 11 (High Pressure) is not activated.
9. Digital Input 12 (Low Pressure) is not activated.
If all the above conditions are satisfied, the dryer can be started.
When the dryer is started, Digital Output 1 (Compressor Motor), Digital Output 2 (Drain Output) and
Digital Output 3 (Dryer is Running) become active. Exchanger Temperature Alarm Delay timer and
Low Pressure Line High Alarm Delay timer are set to their configured durations.
The drain output is controlled according to the configured “drain on” and “drain off” periods.
The exchanger temperature is not compared with the configured low and high alarm set points until
the Exchanger Temperature Alarm Delay is timed out. After time out, the exchanger temperature
must be between its low and high limits, otherwise; the dryer is stopped together with the alarm
message “EXCH.TEMP.LO” or “EXCH.TEMP.HI”.
Similarly, the difference between High Pressure Line temperature and Condenser Outlet
temperature is not compared with the Condenser Temp. Dif. Set Point until the Exchanger
Temperature Alarm Delay is timed out. After time out, if the difference is less than the Condenser
Temp. Dif. Set Point, the dryer is stopped together with the alarm message “CONDENSER FAULT”.
The Low Pressure Line temperature is not compared with the configured high alarm set points until
the Low Pressure Line High Alarm Delay is timed out. After time out, the Low Pressure Line
temperature must be between its low and high limits, otherwise; the dryer is stopped together with
the alarm message “LO.PRES.L.TEMP.LO” or “LO.PRES.L.TEMP.HI”.
When ECO mode is enabled and the exchanger temperature is less than or equal to “ECO Start Set
point” and this condition is prevailed more than “ECO Start Delay”, then, the compressor motor is
stopped and ECO operation starts. ECO operation ends when the exchanger temperature reaches to
the “ECO end Set point” or ECO mode is disabled. Disabling ECO mode also resets the ECO Start
Delay timer.
4. MODBUS REGISTERS:
The controller has an RS-485 communication interface that can be used for remotely monitoring channel
temperatures, operation times, the states of digital inputs and outputs. The data format is 8 bit, with no
parity or odd parity or even parity and 1 stop bit. Communication setup is determined by the parameters
Communication Address, Baud Rate and Parity which are in the General Parameters Page. See section
2.3.1. General Parameters Page for the adjustment range of these parameters.

Modbus RTU protocol is used for communication. The Function Codes 03, 06 and 16 are supported. No
parameter is defined for function codes 06 and 16. Modbus register addresses and related explanations are
given in TABLE 4.1.

TABLE 4.1: Modbus Register Addresses

Register
R/W Parameter Comments
Address
1 R Channel 1 Temperature (Inlet Air
Temperature).
2 R Channel 2 Temperature (Exchanger
Temperature).
3 R Channel 3 Temperature (Low
Pressure Line Temperature). Instantaneous values of channel temperatures. A value of
4 R Channel 4 Temperature (High 1000 indicates sensor break, under-range or over-range.
Pressure Line Temperature).
5 R Channel 5 Temperature (Ambient
Temperature).
6 R Channel 6 Temperature
(Condenser Outlet Temperature).
7 R The Low Bytes of TOTAL TIME. The total operation time in seconds. This value is stored in
8 R The High Bytes of TOTAL TIME. four bytes.
9 R The Low Bytes of ECO TIME. The economy operation time in seconds. This value is stored
10 R The High Bytes of ECO TIME. in four bytes.
11 R The Low Bytes of RUN TIME. The operation time in seconds. This value is stored in four
12 R The High Bytes of RUN TIME. bytes.
13 R The Low Bytes of FILTER TIME. The filter operation time in seconds. This value is stored in
14 R The High Bytes of FILTER TIME. four bytes.
15 R Digital Inputs. Bit 0: Digital Input 1 (Remote Start).
Bit 1: Digital Input 2 (Remote Stop).
Bit 2: Digital Input 3 (Compressor Fault).
Bit 3: Digital Input 4 (Compressor Overload).
Bit 4: Digital Input 5 (Fan Fault).
Bit 5: Digital Input 6 (Fan Overload).
Bit 6: Digital Input 7 (Phase Sequence Error).
Bit 7: Digital Input 8 (Remote Disable).
Bit 8: Digital Input 9 (Fan Motor is on).
Bit 9: Digital Input 10 (Configuration Enable).
Bit 10: Digital Input 11 (High Air Pressure).
Bit 11: Digital Input 12 (Low Air Pressure).
Bit 12: Digital Input 13 (Remote Control).
Bit 13, Bit 14 and Bit 15 are not assigned any function. They
correspond to spare digital inputs.
16 R Digital Outputs. Bit 0: Digital Output 1 (Compressor Motor).
Bit 1: Digital Output 2 (Drain Output-Normal).
Bit 2: Digital Output 3 (Dryer is Running).
Bit 3: Digital Output 4 (Dryer is Stopped).
Bit 4: Digital Output 5 (Drain Output-Inverted).
Bit 5: Digital Output 6 (Spare).
Bit 6: Digital Output 7 (Spare).
Bit 7: Digital Output 8 (Alarm Output).
Bit 8 to Bit 15 (High Byte) are not assigned any function.
They all will be read as “0”.
17 R Status1 Bit 0: “1” indicates Low Alarm for Channel 1.
Register
R/W Parameter Comments
Address
Bit 1: “1” indicates High Alarm for Channel 1.
Bit 2: “1” indicates Low Alarm for Channel 2.
Bit 3: “1” indicates High Alarm for Channel 2.
Bit 4: “1” indicates Low Alarm for Channel 3.
Bit 5: “1” indicates High Alarm for Channel 3.
Bit 6: “1” indicates Low Alarm for Channel 4.
Bit 7: “1” indicates High Alarm for Channel 4.
Bit 8: “1” indicates Low Alarm for Channel 5.
Bit 9: “1” indicates High Alarm for Channel 5.
Bit 10: “1” indicates filter replacement is required.
Bit 11: “1” indicates maintenance is required.
Bit 12: “1” indicates requirements for start is not satisfied.
Bit 13: “1” indicates dryer is running.
Bit 14: “1” indicates dryer is in ECO mode
Bit 15: “1” indicates temperature unit is in ºF.
18 R Status2 Bit 0: “1” indicates Exchanger Temp. Alarm Delay in
progress
Bit 1: “1” indicates ECO Start Delay in progress.
Bit 2: “1” indicates Low Pressure Line Temp. High Alarm
Delay in progress.
Bit 3: “1” indicates Drain off time in progress.
Bit 4: “1” indicates initialization time in progress.
Bit 5: “1” indicates TST button is pressed.
Bit 6: “1” indicates condenser fault.
Bit 7: “1” indicates condenser is not monitored.
Bit 8 to Bit 15 (High Byte) are not assigned any function.
They all will be read as “0”.