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1 Scope
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1 Scope FOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
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2 EPC 400 Signs
P000883A
Monitoring functions
P000891A
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2 EPC 400 Signs FOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
P000991A
Output signals
P000642A
Operating symbols
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G044204A
An activated alarm condition is identified either by an alarm LED (to the left in the
picture) or an alarm code on the display together with the main alarm LED (to the
right in the picture).
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G001645A
2. Remedy the cause.
3. Reset the alarm function by pressing the
alarm push-button a second time.
The LED will turn off.
G001647A
It is possible to reset the system without
remedying the cause, but the alarm signal will
be repeated.
NOTE
WARNING
Disintegration
hazard
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Emergency Stop 12
Vibrations (Option) 13
Heater Fault 14
Communication Error 17
Processor Fault 18
Programming Error 18
Power Failure 19
Temperature Deviation 20
ALCAP Alarms 21
Other Alarms 22
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S001801A
Regulating valve, RV4, or other valves, downstream Open or regulate RV4, or other valves, to correct back
throttled or closed. pressure, normally about 1.5 bar (150 kPa).
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
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S001802A
Causes Corrective actions
Strainer before the oil feed pump is clogged. Clean the strainer.
Oil feed pump has stopped. Check the oil feed pump.
Change over valve (V1) is in recirculation position. 1. Check the air supply to the solenoid valve block air
(MV1).
2. Check MV1.
3. Check V1.
Too low back pressure. Increase the back pressure with regulating valve RV4.
The correct back pressure is normally about 1.5 bar
(150 kPa).
Bowl opened accidentally during operation. Check the opening water valve (MV15) for leakage.
See “Separator Manual”.
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I000682A
Causes Corrective actions
No or very low opening water supply. Check the water supply system:
11 litres/min are required for FOPX 605
18 litres/min are required for FOPX 609, 610, 611, 613,
614 and 616
Separator operating water system not working. 1. Check the separator by manually opening MV15 for
discharge.
2. Dismantle and check the operating water system.
See “Separator Manual”.
Dosing ring not properly tightened. Tighten the dosing ring with a torque of 7 Nm for
FOPX 605
Tighten the dosing ring with a torque of 20 Nm for
FOPX 609, 610, 611, 613, 614 and 616.
N.B. This alarm is activated after two attempts to discharge, within the same discharge cycle, have failed.
The stop sequence is initiated. 1. If the power has been off for more than about 10
minutes the separator bowl must be stopped and
manually cleaned before restart.
2. The separator and the EPC program have to be
restarted.
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S000261A
Causes Corrective actions
Faulty oscillator unit or faulty EPC control module. Check supply voltage in the MT4 on terminal 3 - 4 (20 V
DC).
About every fifth second the voltage at terminal 4 - 5 (20
V DC) will drop for approx. 0.5 second:
• If voltage drop: replace the oscillator unit.
• If no voltage drop: replace the EPC control module.
For more information about the interconnections, see
“System Reference”.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
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S003911A
Cause Corrective actions
Emergency stop button has been pushed. 1. Remedy the cause for the emergency stop.
2. Reset the alarm by switching the power off and on.
3. Restart the separator.
4. Restart the EPC program.
Main alarm flashes. N.B. This alarm function can not be reset by pushing
the alarm reset button. See above.
Alarm diode flashes.
DANGER
Disintegration
hazard
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S000111A
Cause Corrective actions
Vibration switch activated: separator bowl out of 1. Remedy the cause. See “Separator Manual”.
balance. Check the vibration switch setting.
2. Reset the alarm by switching the power off and on.
3. Restart the separator.
4. Restart the EPC program.
Main alarm flashes. N.B. This alarm function can not be reset by pushing
the alarm reset button. See above.
Alarm diode flashes.
DANGER
Disintegration
hazard
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I000221A
N.B. Heater fault is only activated if the heater is controlled by the EPC-400.
Oil flow stopped or temperature switch tripped in an If oil flow stopped, investigate the cause.
installed Heatpac heater. See corrective actions for PS42.
Check the flow switch on the Heatpac heater.
If temperature switch tripped, investigate the tempera-
ture switch setting. If OK check that the heater is clean.
Safety switch for other type of electric heater or steam Remedy the cause.
heater tripped.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
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Low temperature alarm when: Investigate the reason and remedy it.
- clogged heater
- insufficient steam supply
- faulty steam trap
- faulty steam supply valve
- electrical fault (tripped fuse)
High temperature alarm when: Investigate the reason and remedy it.
- faulty steam supply valve
- electrical control system out of action
Set point (P7) changed or the alarm limits are too 1. Adjust the parameters.
close to the set point. P5 = max. temp
P6 = min. temp
P7 = set point.
See “Parameter List”.
2. Check the temperature control loop.
Steam control valve (SRV1) too far open or closed. 1. Check and adjust the SRV1 function.
2. Check the EPC output functions.
Low temperature alarm when the temperature Check the heater and parameter P41, See “Parameter
increases too slowly, during start-up. List”.
N.B. The current temperature is indicated when the alarm is acknowledged. To find the appropriate
temperature sensor reading, push the alarm reset button twice 1C (1F) = TT1, 2C (2F) = TT2.
For more information, see “Operating Instructions”.
Alarm diode and displayed value flashes. Alarm diode off and display returned to normal.
Heater switched off at high temperature (if controlled Heater switched on when temperature is below set point
by EPC-400). (if heater is controlled by EPC-400).
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S000131A
N.B. Also applicable to TT2 temperature sensor, if fitted.
Temperature sensor is incorrectly connected. Check the temperature sensor by the test program, see
‘‘Analog inputs’’ on page 30 in the chapter Test Program.
Temperature sensor cables are too close to power Check the cables between the temperature sensor and
cables. EPC-400.
N.B. Push the alarm reset button to find appropriate process value reading.
1C (1F) = TT1, 2C (2F) = TT2. If both temperature sensors are fitted, alarm A6 is also activated.
Alarm diode and displayed value flashes. Alarm diode off and display returned to normal.
Heater switched off at high temperature (if controlled Heater switched on when temperature is below set point
by EPC-400). (if heater is controlled by EPC-400).
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S000151A
front and rear circuit board. A1:F2 (front board), A2:F2 (rear
board).
(See “Component Description,
EPC-400 Control Unit”).
2. Replace the control module.
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S000161A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
correct position.
module.
(more than 30 minutes without “L” (Local) position and, when appropriate,
programming during this time). return to the “P” (Programming) position
and continue with programming.
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S000181A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
I001103A Power failure. 1. Check the power supply.
2. If the power has been off more than
about 10 minutes the separator bowl
must be stopped and manually
cleaned before restart.
3. Restart the heater, separator and
EPC program.
(more than + 5%).1 2. If the power has been off more than
about 10 minutes the separator bowl
must be stopped and manually
cleaned before restart.
3. Restart the heater, separator and
EPC program.
Only valid for alarm A4-1: Only valid for alarm A4-1:
Main alarm diode and display Main alarm off.
start to flash when power returns. Display indicates “OFF”.
Only valid for alarm A4-2: Only valid for alarm A4-2:
Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.
Display flashes. Display normal.
1. The frequency deviation must be continuous or repeated during the alarm delay time before an alarm is
activated.
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N.B. Push the alarm reset button to find the appropriate process value reading 1C (1F) = TT1,
2C (2F) = TT2. For more information, see “Operating Instructions”.
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S000211A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
High water transducer (MT4)
I001111A
value (above 400):
• High water content in oil. Check the oil system for water leakage.
• Water transducer dirty. Clean the contact surfaces of water
transducer. See “Component Description,
Water Transducer”.
Low water transducer (MT4)
I001112A
24 hours. be checked!
2. Try to operate the system normally.
Drain valve insufficient for water Check the oil feed for water.
I001401A
removal.
DANGER
Disintegration hazard
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S000201A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
function.
2. Check the jumper at terminal XC-X7:1
(when extra alarm not used).
The count down timer has Restart the timer after relevant actions are
I001451A
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Water transducer fault MT4 Disconnect cable to XE:4 (the test signal
to MT4).
Vibrations (option) XS1 Tap the vibration switch until the alarm is
released.
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High or low oil tempera- TT1 A. Remove sensor from pipe and put
ture (option) into hot/cool liquid.
B. Change alarm limit parameters
(P5 = max. temp., P6 = min. temp.)
For more information see the
“Parameter List”.
N.B. Reset the parameter values
after test.
Power failure - Switch the power to the EPC off and on.
Temperature deviation TT1 - TT2 Remove sensor from pipe to cool or heat
up (temp. diff. more than 30 °C/54 °F).
High water transducer MT4 Touch the central screw in the MT4
value (above 400). connection box.
Low water transducer MT4 Disconnect the central screw in the MT4
value (below 100). connection box and keep the oscillator
unit free.
PS42 faulty at start PS42 With the EPC in off mode put a jumper
(Circuit should be open) between XC- X7:4 and push the start
button.
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NOTE
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EPC-400
G001142A
segments lit.
Push the button 2 (see the figures in the
picture below) to switch between the two
modes.
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Function
I000941A
1.1 PROM
1.4 EEPROM
Memory fault
2. Digital inputs
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3. Digital inputs
Circuit closed
4. Mode selector
Function
R
I000981A
Local position L
P
I000991A
Program position
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5. Digital outputs
6. Digital outputs
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7. Not in use
8. Analog inputs
P000111A
Separate plug connectors with appropriate
resistors are included in the test module kit.
Resistor Reference temp. Display reading
110 Ω 25 °C (77 °F) 60
140 Ω 104 °C (219 °F) 215
Function Terminal Unit Fuse A1:F2 A/D conver- Input Input short
blown sion faulty open circuit
8.1 Temperature sensor for control X10: 1 – 3 TT2 000 000 255 000
8.2 Temperature sensor for alarm X11: 1 – 3 TT1 000 000 255 000
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9. Serial communication
I000941A
9.1 Not applicable X13:1-4
(The display will show an E).
Circuit correct
9.2 RS 232 C X14 X14:1-4
Measure -10 to -12V DC
on X14:1-4 (Circuit correct).
I000951A
Circuit fault
I000941A
11. Test of internal RAM in CPU (rear
Circuit correct
circuit board
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