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Chassis ID Path
A 690862 5/Description, Design and function/FM,
ENG-VE13, 1COMP530/Compressor
Model Identity
FM 108102922
Publish date Operation No.
Thursday, 9 November 2006

Compressor

1COMP530

Compressor, general information

1COMP530 is a single-cylinder compressor. The task of the compressor is to provide both the truck
and trailer with compressed air. Compressed air is mainly used in the service brake system, but is
also used for other functions such as air suspension, ride height adjustment, gear change systems,
gearbox, clutch and differential lock.

Air consumption of the various models of trucks varies with their size and the amount of equipment
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which uses compressed air. When replacing a compressor with another size, the parameters must
be changed. All calibration and changes to parameter data is done via VCADS-Pro.

The compressor on the trucks' included here has a single cylinder and is driven by a gear wheel
directly from the engine timing gears. The crankcase and the cylinder block are air-cooled, while the
cylinder head is cooled by liquid from the cooling system of the engine.

The compressor receives its lubrication via the pressure lubrication system of the engine and the
main and large end bearings are thus pressure lubricated. The small end bearing and piston are
splash lubricated. The oil used by a piston compressor to lubricate the piston and piston rings, is
separated in the air drier and drains out of the air drier during the compressor pressure relief phase
(together with a considerably larger quantity of water).

Note: A certain amount of oil will show on the air drier silencer, which is normal and does not require any action.

The size of the compressor is intended to fulfil the air requirements of the vehicle rapidly and to fill
the compressed air system. Its function can be divided into two phases; charging phase and
pressure relief phase.

This compressor has a Power Reduction (PR) function. The function is a relief function that closes
off the compressor air delivery to the compressed air system when the predetermined system
pressure has been reached. A small amount of the normal air volume will be allowed to flow from
the air drier silencer when the compressor is relieved. The PR signal to the compressor originates
from the air drier relief function.

When the system pressure has decreased to the pre-set connecting pressure, the pressure
regulator closes the release valve of the air drier which drains the PR connection, which closes the
PR valve with the aid of a return spring. The compressor now begins to recharge the compressed
air system.

The idling speed of the electrically controlled cooling fan (FAN-VISE) is lower compared with earlier
fans which reduces the cooling capacity of the cooling loop at low speed. To secure the cooling
capacity of vehicles with this type of fan, an intelligent fan control has been introduced which
ensures that the fan is engaged at a higher speed when the compressor is charging.

The fan control is only activated when the outer temperature is higher than zero degrees C, the
engine speed is greater than 700 rpm and the road speed is less than 45 km/h.

Compressor, design

Compressor 1COMP530 is used on 9 and 13 litre engines with lower air requirements, e.g. tractors
and leaf-sprung vehicles. Its air capacity is 400 dm³/min with a back pressure of 800 kPa (8 bar)
and an engine speed of 1525 rpm. Maximum working pressure is 1300 kPa (13 bar).

The compressor is driven by a gear wheel from the engine timing gears. The cylinder head and
cylinder block with crankshaft are separate and separable units. The crankcase and the cylinder
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block are air-cooled, while the cylinder head is cooled by liquid from the engine cooling system. The
piston has three piston rings, two compression rings and one oil scraper ring. The compressor
receives its lubrication via the pressure lubrication system of the engine and the main and large end
bearings are thus pressure lubricated. The small end bearing and piston are splash lubricated.

The induction and exhaust valves are located on the underside of the cylinder head. The
compressor's inlet and exhaust valves are of reed type that open pneumatically and close by a
spring. The exhaust valve is mounted with a holder on top of the valve plate, between the cylinder
block and cylinder head. The inlet valve is integrated in the cylinder head gasket.

The Power Reduction (PR) function's reed valves is also placed on the underside of the cylinder
head, they are opened pneumatically and closed by spring force. The PR function is controlled by a
piston. The piston is connected to a sliding reed valve via a pin. The PR connection to the
compressor is via the arrow A illustrated below.

Note: Do not change these nipples for other types of standard nipples. Other types of nipples can put the PR function at
risk.

The compressor is driven by a gear wheel fixed on the tapered shaft, without a Woodruff key. The
compressor flange and rear end plate of the crankshaft is fitted with bushings. The gudgeon pin is
mounted directly in the connecting rod without bushings.

The compressor has a greater cooling capacity and an integrated PR function. The cylinder head
has been made twice as large as the crankcase in order to make room for all these functions.

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The O-ring that seals on the timing gear cover is located radially.

Compressor, function

A vacuum is created in the cylinder as the piston travels downwards and opens the inlet valve.
Induction air, cleaned in the engine air filter, flows into the cylinder. When the piston travels
upwards, the inlet valve closes (from the pressure in the cylinder) and the induction air is
compressed. When the piston approaches its top position and the pressure in the cylinder exceeds
the pressure from the spring and the air above the exhaust valve, the exhaust valve will open for
the compressed air to pass into the compressed air system.

The size of the compressor is intended to fulfil the air requirements of the vehicle rapidly and to fill
the compressed air system. This function can be divided up into two phases, the charging phase
and the relief phase (Power Reduction Function). For further information about the charging phase
and relief phase, refer to service information Air drier in group 56.

Air flowing into the compressor is cleaned, dust and dirt particles being removed by the air filter of
the engine. Before the air flows into the pneumatic system, the air is dried in a separate air drier to
prevent water from getting into the system.

The air flowing from the compressor, which is frequently hotter than 150°C is directed through a coil
of piping of between 3 and 5 metres in length, to be cooled to about 60°C, before it enters the air
drier. This is done to get the highest possible efficiency in the air drier and to protect rubber

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components.

Compressor, power reduction function

A. Open position, compressor idle.

B. Closed position, compressor pumping.

On this compressor, the energy saving function Power Reduction (PR) has a piston. The function is
a relief function that closes off the compressor air delivery to the compressed air system when the
predetermined system pressure has been reached. The PR signal to the compressor comes from
the air drier relief solenoid valve.

When the predetermined system pressure has been reached, the vehicle control unit sends a signal
to the air drier relief solenoid valve, so that it opens and releases the compressed air together with
any water collected from the air drier.

At the same time, the PR valves in the compressor cylinder head are activated by a pressure signal
from the air drier relief solenoid valve, which causes the air to be pumped to a “dead volume” in the
cylinder head instead of delivering the air to the compressed air system. A small proportion of the
normal amount of air from the compressor now flows out through the release valve of the air drier
and silencer, when the compressor runs unloaded.

When the system pressure has dropped to the predetermined engaging pressure, the air drier's
relief valve is closed and the PR line is drained from air pressure, which closes the PR valves by
means of return springs. The compressor now begins to recharge the compressed air system.

In the PR function, it is important to have the correct signal speed in order that the functions should
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work satisfactorily. Signal connections which are not sealed cause the signal speed to be incorrect.

For additional information about relief, refer to service information Air drier in group 56.

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