SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR CONTROLLER

MODLE: MAM-870

USER

MANUAL

Shenzhen Plot Electronic Co., Ltd

Address：4-5F,5 Bldg, Highstar Industry Park, Gangtou Community,
Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen City，China
Telephone：（+86 0755）83173599 / 83172822 Postal code：518129
Fax：（+86 0755）83172966 E-mail：[email protected]
Web site：www.pltsz.com
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 Notice
Please read all the operation manual before operating the set and keep this manual for further
reference.

Installation of MAM—8** compressor controller can be performed only by professional technicians.

Installation position shall be considered carefully in order to ensure good ventilation and reduce
electromagnetic interference.

Wiring shall be performed respectively according to regulations for heavy and weak current to reduce
electromagnetic interference.

RC snubber must be connected to the two terminals of coil (such as AC contactor ,valve, etc),which
are controlled by relay output.

Port connection shall be inspected carefully before power on.

Correct ground connection (the third ground)can help increase product capacity of resisting signal
interference.

Set rated current of motor: the max current of motor/1.2.

Features：
● Chinese / English display.
● Remote control/Local control.
● Block mode/Independent mode.
● On-off control of motor.
● Prevention for air compressor reversion.
● Temperature measurement, control and protection .
● Voltage measurement and protection.
● RS485 communication function, supporting MODBUS RTU protocol.
● Protection for open phase, overload current, unbalance current, high voltage ,low voltage .
● High integration , high reliability ,high cost performance.
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 Contents
1、Basic Operation ...............................................................................................................................................- 3 -
1、Button Explanation ..................................................................................................................................- 3 -
2、Indicator Instruction.................................................................................................................................- 4 -
3、Status Display and Operation ..................................................................................................................- 4 -
4、Operating Parameter and Menu ...............................................................................................................- 5 -
5、User Parameter View and Modification:..................................................................................................- 5 -
6、User Parameter Sheet and Function.........................................................................................................- 6 -
7、Factory Parameter View and Modification ..............................................................................................- 7 -
8、 Factory Parameter Sheet and Function ..................................................................................................- 8 -
9、Parameter Calibration ..............................................................................................................................- 9 -
10、Operating Authorization and Password ...............................................................................................- 10 -
2、 Controller Function and Technical Parameter .............................................................................................- 11 -
3、 Model and Specification ..............................................................................................................................- 12 -
1、 Model Description ...............................................................................................................................- 12 -
2、 Power consumption Table for Corresponding Motor...........................................................................- 13 -
4、Installation .....................................................................................................................................................- 13 -
1、 Mechanical Installation........................................................................................................................- 13 -
2、Electrical Wiring Installation .................................................................................................................- 14 -
5、 Control Process............................................................................................................................................- 16 -
1、Single Machine ......................................................................................................................................- 16 -
2、Net Work................................................................................................................................................- 17 -
3、 Fan Operation ......................................................................................................................................- 17 -
6、 Alarm Function............................................................................................................................................- 17 -
1、Air Filter Alarm .....................................................................................................................................- 17 -
2、Oil Filter Alarm .....................................................................................................................................- 17 -
3、O/A separator Alarm..............................................................................................................................- 17 -
4、Lubricating Oil Alarm............................................................................................................................- 17 -
5、Grease Alarm .........................................................................................................................................- 17 -
6、Belt Alarm..............................................................................................................................................- 17 -
7、High Discharge Air Temperature Alarm ................................................................................................- 17 -
7、 Controller Protection ...................................................................................................................................- 17 -
1、 Motor Protection..................................................................................................................................- 17 -
2、 Protection of High Discharge Air Temperature ...................................................................................- 18 -
3、Protection of Air Compressor Non-reversing ........................................................................................- 18 -
4、Protection of High Pressure ...................................................................................................................- 18 -
5、Protection of Sensor Failure ..................................................................................................................- 18 -
8、 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................- 18 -
1、This Fault Review..................................................................................................................................- 18 -
2、Common Failures and Causes................................................................................................................- 19 -
9, Block mode control and net work....................................................................................................................- 19 -
1, Block mode control..................................................................................................................................- 19 -
2. Net Work..................................................................................................................................................- 21 -
10. Schematic Diagram........................................................................................................................................- 22 -

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1、Basic Operation

1、Button Explanation

Figure 1.1.1
——Start Button:
1,When compressor is at stop status, press this button to start the compressor.
2,When compressor is set as master ( No.1 ) in block mode ,press this button to start the
compressor and activate block mode function at the same time.
——Stop Button：
1,When the compressor is at running status, press this button to stop the compressor;
2,When compressor is set as master (No.1 ) in block mode ,press this button to stop
compressor and block mode function as well;
3,When compressor is at stop status, long press this button to display software edition.

——Set Button /Loading / unloading Button:

1, When the compressor is at running status , press this button to load, unload ;
2, When the compressor is at setting mode, press this button after modification to
confirm and save the modified data.

——Move down button / Decreasing button:

1, When viewing the menu, press this button to move downward the cursor;
2,When modifying data, press this button to decrease the data at current position.

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 ——Move up button/Increasing button:
1, When viewing the menu, press this button to move upward the cursor ;
2,When modifying data, press this button to increase the data at current position .

——Shift button /Enter button:

1, When modifying data, press this button to move to the next data bit;
2, When select menu, press this button to switch to submenu. If no submenu -
available, the controller will shift to data setting mode.

——Return button / Reset button:

1, When modifying data, press this button to exist data setting mode;
2, When viewing the menu, press this button to return to previous-menu;
3, When the controller is at failure stop status, long press this button to reset.

2、Indicator Instruction
Power Indicator：Indicator on when controller is energized.
Run indicator：Indicator is on when motor is running.
Alarm indicator：Indicator is blinking when alarming; indicator on when fail to stop; indicator off when error
is cleared

3、Status Display and Operation

The display screen will show as below after power on:

WELCOME USING After power on, show this menu

SCREW COMPRESSOR

After 5 seconds, the menu will switch as below:

AIR P：0.53MPA Main menu

NORMAL STOP 0S C16

Press “ ” in main menu to switch to temperature display menu:

AIR T：88℃
NORMAL STOP 0S C16

Press “ ” to enter selection menu as below:

RUN PARAMETER
CUSTOMER PRAMETER
First menu
FACTORY PARAMETER
CALBR PARA.

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4、Operating Parameter and Menu
Press “ ”to move the cursor to “RUN PARAMETER”, then press “ ” to switch to
the three phase current display menu:

Motor：（A）A-80.1A
B-79.9A C-80.1A

Press “ ”to check MOTORS CURRENT ,TOTAL RUN TIME ,TOTAL LOAD TIME and other

running parameter, press “ ”to return to the previous menu or main menu. If no operation in a certain
menu for 60S,machine will return to the main menu automatically.

5、User Parameter View and Modification:

In first menu, press the “ ” and “ ” to move the cursor to the "USER PARA." item,
press the “ ” to switch to the following menu:

LOAD P：
00.60 MPa
Press “ ” to switch to the next CUSTOMER
UNLOAD P PARAMETER
00.80MP a

Press “ ”to check CUSTOMER PARAMETER such as UNLOAD P,FAN START T,FAN STOP T .
In CUSTOMER PARAMETER menu(such as LOAD P),press“ ”to switch to the password
verification menu as below:
,
INPUT CODE ****

In this menu,the first data bit of password starts blinking，press “ ” or “ ” to modify

the the first bit of password，Press the “ ”, move the cursor to the next data bit, modify the
second data of password. In accordance with the above, modify the third and fourth data of
password in sequency. Press“ ” to confirm the input data and the menu will switch to the
following menu after verification:

Load P:
00.62 MPa *

In the menu above , press “ ” , the first data of loading pressure starts to blink, user can
press “ ” or “ ” to modify the present data in accordance with the above method .Press
“ ” to move to next data bit and modify to the target data in sequence. When finished,
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 press “ ” to confirm and save the data. The controller prompt sends out a short voice to tip
the completion of parameter set .

6、User Parameter Sheet and Function

Customer Para Preset Data Function

1,In AUTO LOADING, compressor will load if pressure is below this
set data
LOAD P. 00.60MPa
2,In STANDBY mode, compressor will start if the pressure is below
this set data
1.Compressor will unload automatically if air pressure is above this
set data
UNLOAD P. 00.80Mpa
2.This data should be set above LOAD P ,also should be set below
ULD LIM P
FAN START T 0080℃ Fan will start if discharge air temperature is above this set data
FAN STOP T 0070℃ Fan will stop if discharge air temperature is below this set data
Set the master start time, record time when master is activated,
MASTER
0008S controller will not start overload protection during this time to avoid
DELAY
stopping the master by impulse starting current
Set the fan start time, record time when fan is activated, controller will
FAN DELAY 0006S not start overload protection during this time to avoid impulse starting
current stopping the fan.
STAR DELAY 0006S Time from star start to delta start.
LOAD DELAY 0002S Unloading in this set time after enter delta running
UNLOAD When unloading continuously, compressor will automatically stop and
0600S
DELAY enter to standby status if over this set time
For NORMAL STOP operation, compressor will stop after it
STOP DELAY 0010S
continuously unloading over this set time
START Machine can be restarted only over this set time at any case(after
0100S
DELAY NORMAL STOP, STANDBY or FAILURE STOP )
1. When set as LOCAL, only the button on the controller can turn on
ON/OFF and turn off the machine.
LOCAL/REMOTE
MODE 2.When set as REMOTE mode, both the button on the controller and
the remote control button can turn on and off the machine;
1. When set as the MANU: only when the pressure is above
“unloading pressure”, compressor will unload automatically .For any
other case, the Loading/Unloading function can only be executed by
LOAD MODE AUTO/MANU
pressing “loading/unloading” key.
2. When set as AUTO ,the loading/ unloading function can be
executed by the fluctuation of air pressure automatically
1. When set as PROHIBIT, the communication function is invalid.
PROHIBIT 2.When set as COMP. ,compressor function as a slave and is able to
COM MODE
/COMP./BLOCK communicate with computer or DCS
3.When set as BLOCK, compressor can net control
COM Set the communication ADD in block mode or when communicate
0001
ADDRESS with monitoring center. This ADD is unique for every controller in net
1. When service as master in BLOCK. Master controls slave, the
BLOCK
MASTER/SLAVE COM ADDRESS should be No.1
MODE
2.When service as slave in BLOCK, slave is controlled by master
When master pressure is between BLOCK LOAD P and BLOCK
TURN TIME 0099 Hours UNLOAD P, master determines slave work alternatively over this set
time.
BLK NUMER 0000 Number of air compressors in block net
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 In BLOCK, one compressor will start or load when pressure is below
BLK MIN 00.65MPa
this set data
In BLOCK mode, one compressor will stop or unload when pressure
BLK MAX 00.75MPa
is above this set data
In BLOCK mode, when master sends two commands continuously,
BLK DELAY 0050S
second command signal delays for this set data,
0000H
Record total running time of oil filter, if changing new oil filter, the
OIL FILTER
data should be reset by manual operation.
O/A 0000H Record total running time of O/A separator. If changing new O/A
SEPARATOR separator, the data should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of air filter .If changing new air filter, the
AIR FILTER
data should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of lube. If changing lubricate ,the data
LUBE
should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of grease. If changing new grease, the data
GREASE
should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of belt. If changing new belt, the data
BELT
should be reset by manual operation
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of oil filter is above the set
OIL FILTER data .
2,Set this data to “0” to clear oil filter running time
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of O/A separator is above
O/A
the set data.
SEPARATOR
2,Set this data to “0” to clear O/A separator running time
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of air filter is above the set
AIR FILTER data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear air filter running time
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of lubricate is above the
LUB set data.
2, Set this data to “0” to clear lubricate running time.
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of grease is above the set
GREASE data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear grease running time
9999H 1, Alarm prompts when total running time of belt is above the set data.
BELT
2, Set this data to “0” to clear belt running time .
1,Set to “EN” , Display in English
EN/CH EN
2,Set to “CH” , Display in Chinese
**** User could modify the user password by old user password or factory
****
password

7、Factory Parameter View and Modification

FACTORY PARAMETER store relatively parameter set by factory. To check FACTORY PARAMETER,
you have to verify password first. In the first menu, press “ ” and “ ” to FACTORY PARAMETER,
press “ ”to switch to the menu below.

INPUT CODE
****

Input the correct password to switch to the FACTORY PARAMETER menu as below:

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 MOTOR CUR：
100.0A

Press “ ”to check FACTORY PARAMETER such as FAN CUR ,ALARM T.,STOP T.
In FACTORY PARAMETER MENU(such as MOTOR CUR ),press “ ”,user can modify the current
the blinking data press “ ”,” ”,” ” ,” ”

For more factory parameter, please check factory parameter sheet. When modify factory parameter, please
refer to customer parameter modification method, supper-password is required to set TOTAL RUN TIME,PHASE
PROT,POWER FREQ and MAX RUN TIME.

8、Factory Parameter Sheet and Function

PARAMETER Initial Data Function

When the current of motor is more than 1.2 times of
Maximum motor overload
MOTOR CUR the set data , the unit will stop for overload feature.
data /1.2
(see table2.1.1)
Maximum fan overload When the current of fan is more than 1.2 times of the
FAN CUR
data/1.2 set data , the unit will stop for overload feature.
When discharge air temperature reaches this set data,
ALARM T. 105℃
compressor will alarm
When the discharge air temperature reaches this set
STOP T. 110℃
data, compressor will alarm and stop
When pressure reaches this set data ,compressor will
STOP P. 1.00MPa
alarm and stop
This data is the maximum of UNLOADING P. The
MAX U.L. 0.80MPa UNLOADING P in the customer parameter must be
set no higher than this data.
RUN TIME 000100Hours Modify the TOTAL RUN TIME
LOAD TIME 000095Hours Modify the TOTAL LOAD TIME
Input the password 8888 and press “set “button to
CLR FAULT ****
clear all the history failure record.
MAX-MIN >= SET*MIN/10 ,respond time is
CUR UN.BAL. 0006
5s
If the set data ≥ 15, the unbalance protection will be
invalid.
If OPEN PHASE protection ≥20 seconds, OPEN
OPEN PAHSE 002.0s
PHASE protection is invalid
PROD DATE ****-**-** Production date
PROD NO ******** Product serial No.
ON: turn on phase sequence protection
PHASE PROT.. ON/OFF
OFF: turn off phase sequence protection
POWER FREQ 50HZ/60HZ Set the operation power frequency
Set as compatible mode, block mode is the same as the
other series controller by PLOT
BLK MODE ADV/COMPATIBLE When block control with MAM 8*0 controller and set
as advanced mode, more block mode function is
available
1,Controller detects the voltage higher than this set
HIGH VOL. 0460V
data, the shutdown protection starts and reports HIGH
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 VOL.
2,Set this data to 0000, the HIGH VOL. protection
function is invalid
1,Controller detects the voltage lower than this set
data, shutdown protection starts and reports LOW
LOW VOL. 0320V VOL.
2,Set this data to 0000, the LOW VOL. protection
function is invalid
1,In stop mode, air compressor is not allowed to start
when discharge air temperature is lower than this set
data
LOW T PRO- -0048℃
2,Two minutes after turn on, when the air temperature
is below this data, compressor will stop and display
T SENSOR FAULT
1,When the compressor is in a stop status and the
TOTAL RUN TIME exceeds this TIME LIM set, the
controller will stop the compressor and display USER
TIME LIM 0000H
MISTAKE;
2,If this data is set to ‘0000’, TIME LIMIT function is
invalid.
Controller detects oil filter, O/A separator, air filter,
lubricate oil ,grease and belt running with alarming
ALM STOP 0010H over this ALARM STOP set, compressor will stop and
report ”ALARM LONG STOP ”
1,When set as ON, User can use DCS to set data
through MODBUS protocol；
2,When set as OFF, User cannot use DCS to set data
COM SET PARA ON/OFF
through MODBUS protocol
3, User can use DCS to set data only when compressor
is at stop status
User could modify the factory password by old factory
PARA1 ****
password.

9、Parameter Calibration
You can set relative data of controller in CALBR PARA. It is not allowed to view and modify without
manufacturers authorization, so please verify the password before view and modification. The
modification of CALBR PARA is similar with CUSTOMER PARA. Main function is shown as below.

PARAMETER Initial Data Function

1,When calibrate the current of motor A, revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A This data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of motor B,revise
TARGET CUR 0000 standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
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 automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of motor C, revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of fan A, revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of fan B ,revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of fan C ,revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret

10、Operating Authorization and Password

Controller provides multiple passwords and access management. According to different
levels of passwords, controller provides different levels of operating authorization, details as
following:
1. User operation password: fixed:___________
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 Permissions: allows to modify the LOADING P, UNLOADING P, FAN START T, FAN START T,
ON/OFF MODE, LOAD MODE, COM MODE, COM ADD and BLOCKING MODE.
2. New user password: factory set:___________
Permissions:Allows to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER.
3. Manufacturer sales password: factory set:___________
Permissions: Allows users to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER, the NEW USER PIN, some
MANUFACTURER PARAMETER, MANUFACTORY SALES PASSWORD.
4. Manufacturer operation Password: fixed:___________
Permissions: Allows users to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER, the NEW USER PIN, some
MANUFACTURER PARAMETER, MANUFACTORY SALES PASSWORD.
5. Calibrate Password: fixed:___________
Permissions: Allows users to calibrate currents in CALBR PARAMETER.
6. Super Password: fixed:___________
Permissions: Allows users to modify TOTAL RUN TIME,PHASE SEQUENCE PROTECTION,
OPWER FREQUENCY ,TIME LIMIT after user enter factory parameter and verify supper
password.

2、 Controller Function and Technical Parameter

1、Digital input: 3 points of digital input ;5 points of digital relay output ;
2、Analog input: 1 point of Pt100 temperature input ; 1 point of 4～20mA pressure signal input; two groups of
three phases current inputs(CT provided）；
3、Input voltage of phases:380V/220V；
4、Compressor protection of high operation voltage and low operation voltage
5、Controller working power supply: AC16-28V、50/60HZ、0.3A、5VA（recommend 10VA）
6、Measurement :
①、Discharge air temperature:-50～150℃；Accuracy:±1℃.
②、Operation time: 0～999999 hours.
③、Current:0～999.9A.
④、Pressure: 0～1.60MPa. Accuracy: ±0.01Mpa.
7、Phase-sequence protection: When compressor is at stop mode and detects wrong phase sequence, respond
time≤1s (optional)；
8、Open phase protection: When compressor is at stop mode and detects open phase ,respond time≤1s
9、Motor protection : This controller has four basic protection function for main motor and overload
protection for fan.
①、Open phase protection：When any phase opens, the respond time equals to set time, when phase open
time is set above 20s,open phase protection is invalid；
②、Unbalance protection: when MAX-MIN >= SET*MIN/10 ,respond time is 5s；
③、Protection features of overload (time unit: second)，please see following table（table 2.1.1），multiple

＝Iactual／Iset ,motor operates with delay time according to overload multiples and operation time

shown in following table (table 2.1.1) when motor working current is higher or equal to the set current
from 1.2 times and 3.0 times .

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 Iactual/Iset
≥1.2 ≥1.3 ≥1.5 ≥1.6 ≥2.0 ≥3.0
Time parameter

Response time（S） 60 48 24 8 5 1

Table 2.1.1 curve table for protection of motor

10、Temperature protection: when actual temperature measured is higher than temperature set; response
time≤2s；
11、Contact capacity of output relay: 250V,5A；Contact endurance : 500000 times
12、Current error is less than 1.0%.；
13、RS485 communication function
1, Block mode control
2, Communicate with-external devices as slave through MODBUS RTU, baud rate 9600BPS,1start bit,8
data bits,1 stop bit and even parity
14. Remote control compressor: When set as remote control mode, user can remotely control the compressor.

3、 Model and Specification

1、 Model Description

MAM 870（B）（T）（V）（40）

Max work current match with motor

With voltage detection& protection

With RS485 communication

Pressure converter

870 controller
Series

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2、Power consumption Table for Corresponding Motor
Parameter Corresponding
Current range
main motor Remark Description
(A)
Specification power (KW)
MAM870（20） 8～20 Below 11 Fan has three
MAM870（40） 16～40 11-18.5 levels of current,
MAM870（100） 100 22-45 such as 0.2-2.5A,
MAM870（200） 200 55-90 1-5A and 4-10A,
MAM870（400） 400 110 determined-by
With CT current of motor
MAM870（600/5） 600/5 200-250
Table 3.2.1 Power consumption specification sheet for corresponding motor

4、Installation

1、 Mechanical Installation
①、 Current transformer installation
The CT shall be installed at a place where the current of motor cable can be measured, thus controller
can be set according to instructions on motor nameplate, the detailed dimensions is shown as below:

Figure 4.1.1. Installation dimensions of CT1（ф36 through hole） Figure 4.1.2. Structure dimensions of CT1

A
B

Figure 4.1.3. Structure dimensions of CT2 (ф10 through hole) Figure 4.1.4. Installation dimensions of CT2

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 ②、Controller installation
A certain room should be left around controller for wiring. The specific dimension is shown as below:

Figure 4.1.5 Controller structure dimension

Figure 4.1.6 Hole size

2、Electrical Wiring Installation

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 、 △

21 20 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
C1
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 uc ub ua
a
b CT2

c
A A
RS-485 B CT1
B
FG
C

Figure 4.2.1 Terminal arrangement diagram

Cable connection of controller：

1 Common terminal for digital 2 Input terminal for emergency 3 Input terminal for remote
input stop signal control signal ( on/off )
4 Input terminal used to detect 5 N/A 6 RS485+
oil filter
7 RS485- 8 Terminal for ground 9 Terminal for the AC20V
connection power source
10 Terminal for the AC20V 11 N/A 12 N/A
power source
13 Common terminal for digital 14 Terminal to control fan 15 Terminal to control load valve
output
16 Terminal to control delta 17 Terminal to control star 18 Terminal to control main
contactor contactor contactor
19 Input terminal to detect the 20 Input terminal to detect the 21 Input terminal to detect the
phase sequence and voltage phase sequence and voltage phase sequence and voltage
22 Power terminal for pressure 23 Input terminal to receive 24 Terminal for motor CT1
sensor pressure sensor signal input
25 Terminal for motor CT1 26 Terminal for motor CT1 input 27 Terminal for fan CT2 input
input
28 Terminal for fan CT2 input 29 Terminals for fan CT2 input 30 Terminal for discharge air
temperature sensor
31 Terminal for discharge air
temperature sensor

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5、 Control Process

1、Single Machine

1, Working principle(On/off mode: Local; Load mode: Auto)

①. Press “ ”to start: (Y-△start)
The air compressor can not be started by pressing “ “ until 5 seconds self checking finished. The
start process of compressor is as followed: 18 terminal closed, KM2 is energized;17 terminal
closed ,KM3 is energized → Y start → STAR DELAY time starts record; when Y-△transfer time
over,17 terminal open ,KM3 is de-energized and 16 terminal closed,KM1 is energized → motor
operates in △ . (KM1 and KM3 are interlocked)
②. Automatic operation control:
A, When motor enter delta status, LOAD DELAY starts, controller will load automatically after
LOAD DELAY.
B, If air pressure is detected higher than UNLOADING P set,15 terminal opens, loading valve is
de-energized, and air compressor starts unloading, and also starts EMPTY LONG STOP time record ,if
unloading time exceed EMPTY LONG STOP set, compressor will enter STANDBY mode; if
compressor loading again within “EMPTY TIME” set(when pressure is below LOADING P or
receiving load command),compressor will reset “EMPTY LONG STOP”.
C, In STANDBY mode, controller start automatically if pressure detected is below LOADING P
③. Manual loading/unloading operation under automatic status
A: When air pressure is between LOADING P and UNLOADING P, press “loading/ unloading” to
switch the current status of controller.
B, When air pressure is above the UNLOADING P, controller unloads automatically, the
loading/unloading button is invalid
C, When air pressure is below the UNLOADING P, controller loads automatically, the
loading/unloading button is invalid
④. Normal stop:
Press “ ” , the loading magnetic valve will be de-energized, after a while of delay (stop delay),
all output relay stop working.
⑤. The frequent starting control
Air compressor can not start again immediately after NORMAL STOP, EMPTY LONG STOP or
FAILURE STOP. It can start again after START DELAY.

2, Remote Automatic Control (Control Mode: Remote; Load Mode: Auto)

In this mode, compressor can be turned on or off by remote control .

3, Local Control (Control Mode: local, Load Mode: Manual)

A, Control of start and stop are same as automatic control, but device is in status of unloading after
finish starting process.
B, In unload status ,press “ ” to load . When air pressure is higher than UNLOADING P set, the
device will unload automatically.
C, If not press “loading/ unloading” , the device will run unload until EMPTY LONG STOP.
D, In load status, press “ ” to unload.
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 2、Net Work
①.Controller works as slave when communication mode is set as “computer”, and communicates with
monitoring center through MODBUS.
②.Controller and other controller can block work when communication mode is set “block” but the master
only can service as 1# compressor.

3、 Fan Operation
When discharge air temperature is higher than FAN START T, fan operates; when discharge air
temperature is lower than FAN STOP T, fan stops .

6、 Alarm Function

1、Air Filter Alarm

The monitor displays AIR LIFE END when the running time of the air filter exhausts.

2、Oil Filter Alarm

①. Oil filter block check.
The monitor displays OIL BLOCK by-checking pressure differential switch-operating state.
②. Oil filter alarm
The text displays OIL LIFE END when running time of the oil filter exhausts.

3、O/A separator Alarm

The text displays “O/A LIFE END” when running time of the O/A separator exhausts.

4、Lubricating Oil Alarm

The text displays LUBE LIFE END when running time of the lubricating exhausts.

5、Grease Alarm
The text displays GREASE LIFE END when running time of the grease exhausts.

6、Belt Alarm
The text displays BELT LIFE END when running time of the belt exhausts.

7、High Discharge Air Temperature Alarm

The text display HIGH TEMPERATURE when controller detects the discharge air temperature higher
than ALARM T set data in MANUFACTORY PARA.

7、 Controller Protection

1、 Motor Protection
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 MAM-870 air compressor controller provides overload, open phase, current unbalance, high voltage, low
voltage protection for motor and overload protection for fan
Electronic
Failure Display Reason
failure
Overload,-bearing-wear-and-other-mechanical
Overload Display “MOTOR/FAN OVER LOAD”
failure
Power supply, contactor and open phase of
Open phase Display “MOTOR OPEN PHASE”
motor
Poor contact of contactor, inside open-loop of
Unbalance Display “MOTOR -UNBLANCE”
motor
High
Display “HIGH VOLTAGE” High supply voltage
voltage
Low
Display “LOW VOLTAGE” Low supply voltage
voltage

2、Protection of High Discharge Air Temperature

When discharge air temperature is above the high limit of set temperature, the controller will send out the
alarm to shut down the machine and This fault displays HIGHT T.

3、Protection of Air Compressor Non-reversing

When compressor stops and three-phases sequence is not in order, THIS FAULT displays PHASE
REVERSAL, and the controller cannot start the motor. Change the position of any arbitrary two-phase
power lines and check the rotation of motor.

4、Protection of High Pressure

When the discharge air pressure is above the MAX LIM P, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine and THIS FAULT displays HIGH P.

5、Protection of Sensor Failure

When pressure sensor or temperature sensor is disconnected, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine and THIS FAULT displays **SENSOR FAULT.

6、Low Temperature Protection

When discharge air temperature is below LOW T PRO in manufacturing parameter, THIS FAULT displays
P SENSOR FAULT two minutes after compressor turns on, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine .

8、 Troubleshooting

1、This Fault Review

Failure stop caused by the external parts of controllers may be removed by checking THIS FAULT or
HISTORY FAULT .After compressor fail to stop, controller is switch to failure display menu. And the
menu will switch to main menu after error is cleared : failure display menu is as below when P
SENSOR FAULT occurred.

STOP:
P SENSOR FAULT
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 User can reset the error according to the following information

2、Common Failures and Causes

Failure Reason Solution
High temperature of Check the vent condition and lubricant
Bad vent condition, Oil shortage etc.
discharge air amount etc.
Temperature Sensor
Cable off or PT100 failure Check the wiring and PT100
Failure
Check the pressure and the pressure
High Pressure Pressure too high or the pressure sensor failure
converter
Pressure Sensor Cable off, Sensor failure or the cable connect Check the wiring and pressure
Failure reversed converter
Power open phase or the contactor terminal
Open Phase Check the power and contactors
failure
Voltage too low, tubes block, bearing wear off
Check the set data, voltage, bearings,
Overload or other mechanical failure or wrong set data
tubes and other mechanical system.
etc.
Power unbalance, contactor failure or the Check the power, contactor and the
Unbalance
internal open loop of the motor motor
Wrong Phase
Reversed phase sequence or open phase Check the wiring
Sequence
Master start time set to less than the star delta Reset the master start time to be longer
Overload during start
delay time than star delta delay + 2 seconds
Check the wiring; if the coil of
Main Contactor The emergency button loose, controller reset by
contactor connect with surge absorber
shakes frequently interference
or not

9, Block mode control and net work

1, Block mode control
① Block control explanation
MAM870 controller can block operate with MAM series compressor (with communication function).16 pcs
compressors are allowed in the net at most. The cable connection for block mode control is as below....

............

A B A B A B A B A B

一号机
Master 二号机
Slave Slave Slave Slave
No.1 No. 2 Picture 9.1.1 No. 3 No. 4 No. N
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 Compressor with net communication address 0001 is master, others are slave. Any one MAM series
compressor can be set as master or slave.
② Block mode setting
1.Set as master:
In main menu, press “ ” to enter select menu and choose USER PARAMETER, press “ ” and switch
to the-menu below:

LOAD P
00.60MPa

Press “ ” until menu is switch to COM MODE, show as below:

COM MODE:
BLOCK

Set COM MODE as BLOCK, Press “ ”to switch the menu to COM ADD, set COM ADD as
“0001”.According to above method, set BLK STATE as MASTER, set ALTER TIME,BLK NUMER,BLK
MIN,BLK MAX,BLK DELAY according to user’s need .After-setting ,controller-needs to be powered off and
restarts to the setting.

2.Set as slave:
When MAM controller serves as slave, it is only necessary to set COM MODE as BLOCK mode, set COM
ADD from2-16 with sequence according to the quantity of compressors, .BLK STATE set as SLAVE.
③、Start ,stop block control:
Make sure block cables connect correctly and the parameter of compressors in net set correctly. Activate
master, master controls the compressors in net automatically according to the air pressure detected. Block control
stops at the same time when manually stop the master so master will no longer send command to compressor in
net .There will be a prismatic icon blinking in the right corner to advice the activation of block mode.

AIR P: 0.53MPa ◇ ◇ Blinking icon indicate master

MORMAL STOP 0S C16 has activate block mode function

④、Block communication receiving and sending message:

The message received and sent by RS485 can be displayed by the corresponding indication screen which is
convenient for customer to make sure if they have received and feedback data in BLOCK mode or COM MODE.
The method to switch to communication menu is as below: press “ ” in main menu and select run parameter
and move down the cursor to communication menu ,press “ ” and switch to the COM MODE menu as below

COM STATUS
RX：— TX：—

When controller receives data, RX:“— ”and“*”display alternately, When sends data, TX:“— ”and“*”display
alternately. When controller is in block control or communicates with monitoring center ,user can confirm the
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 establishment of communication through this menu.

2.Net Work

MAM870 controller supports MODBUS RTU protocol and can serve as slave when connect with other equipment
and supports 03、06、16 MODBUS command. Communication baud rate: 9600BPS,1 start bit, 8 data bits, 1 stop
bits and even parity. For MODBUS register address , please see MODBUS communication manual.

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10.Schematic Diagram

21 20 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
C1

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
uc ub ua
a
b
c
A A
RS-485 B
B
FG
C

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