Atlas Copco Elektronikon Systems

SF-M UNIT CONTROLLER

Instruction Book

• Copyright 1999, Atlas Copco Airpower n.v., Antwerp, Belgium.

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No. 2920 1402 00

Registration code: APC SF / 38 / 984

1999-07 Web-site: http://www.atlascopco-compressors.com

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CONTENTS
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1 Leading particulars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Prevention of simultaneous starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Automatic restart after voltage failure . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Central control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Disabling of the SF-M unit controller . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Isolation of compressor(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Compressor shut-down control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.8 SF-M unit controller breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.9 Compressor functions taken over by the
SF-M unit controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.10 Pressure settings of SF-M unit controller and
the individual compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1 Air receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Preparation for initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.4 Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 Regulator functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1 Menu-driven control programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1.1 Function of control programs . . . . . . . .
5.1.2 Selecting a menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 Main display: unit controller status in short/
gateway to all functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Main menu: Gateway to other functions . . . . . .
5.3.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4 Status data submenu: Calling up status of
protection functions and resetting . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.4.3 Shut-down reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5 Measured data submenu: Calling up measured
data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.5.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.6 Hours submenu: Calling up running hours,
running hours per compressor, regulator hours
and number of compressor starts . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.6.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.6.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.7 Service submenu: Calling up and resetting
service messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.7.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.8 Test submenu: Display test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.8.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.8.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.9 Modify settings submenu: Modifying settings
for regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.9.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7 5.9.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7 5.9.3 Modifying regulation settings . . . . . . . . 16
7 5.10 Timer submenu: Programming start/stop
7 commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
7 5.10.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.10.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.10.3 To program start/stop commands . . . . . . 17
5.10.4 To activate/deactivate the timer . . . . . . . 17
5.10.5 To display the list of commands . . . . . . 17
5.10.6 To modify a command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
10 5.10.7 To add a command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
10 5.10.8 To delete a command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12 5.11 Configuration submenu: Reprogramming time,
12 date, display language, units, control mode
and date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12 5.11.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12 5.11.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12 5.12 Saved data submenu: Calling up data saved
13 by the regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 5.12.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 5.12.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.12.3 Example of the last shut-down data . . . . 19
13 5.13 More function: Quick look at actual status of
13 the unit controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 5.13.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
14 5.13.2 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.14 Programmable settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
14 5.14.1 Regulation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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14 6 Commissioning sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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1 LEADING PARTICULARS The unit controller comprises (Fig. 1.3):

1. A cubicle containing:
- control module (MKIII)
1.1 General description - net filter (NF)
- voltage transformer (T1)
The SF-M unit controller is a pressure band controller which - circuit breakers (F1 up to F4)
regulates the air net pressure within programmable limits by - key switch (S5)
starting and stopping compressors depending on their total
running hours. 2. Following parts are delivered loose with the unit controller:
- A pressure sensor for sensing the net pressure and
It distributes the running time among 2 up to 4 compressors converting it into a variable voltage. The unit controller
connected to a common air net. These compressors have to be is regulated through information received from this
equipped with the Atlas Copco Elektronikon regulator. sensor.
- A cable (15 m) with connector to connect the pressure
sensor to the unit controller.

3. Parts to be provided locally:

- Digital compressor link : to general shutdown signal of
the compressors (See Fig. 2.1).
- Digital compressor link : to remote start/stop of the
compressors (See Fig. 2.1).

MKIII
2

S5

50562F

MKIII Control module

S5 Control mode switch
1 Pictograph, unit controller locked (in off position)
2 Pictograph, central control

Fig. 1.1 General view

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Fig. 1.2 Control diagram

MKIII

F1/4 T1 NF S5 50563F

F1/4 Fuses
MKIII Control module
NF Net filter
S5 Control mode switch
T1 Transformer

Fig 1.3 Cubicle

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1.2 Prevention of simultaneous starts
The SF-M unit controller prevents simultaneous starting of
compressors.
When more than one compressor has to be started, the SF-M
unit controller takes into account the start lag time
(programmable) to avoid simultaneous starting of compressors.
1.3 Automatic restart after voltage failure
The SF-M unit controller has a function for automatic restart
after voltage failure. Ex-factory, this function is inactive. To
activate, consult Atlas Copco.
For proper operation, the automatic restart after voltage failure
function of each compressor regulator must be inactive.
After power restoring, the SF-M unit controller restarts the
regulation and returns to the condition as before the power
failure. Simultaneous start prevention will be taken into
account.
1.4 Central control
All compressors must operate in remote control mode otherwise
the SF-M unit controller is not able to start or stop a compressor.
The SF-M unit controller must operate in local control mode
(see section 5.11).
The key switch on the SF-M unit controller has two positions:
- Position 1: OFF
All connected compressors, which are set to remote control,
will operate taking into account their local pressure settings.
- Position 2: Central control
All connected compressors, which are set to remote control,
are controlled by the SF-M unit controller.
After turning the key switch to position 2 and pushing the start
button (8-Fig. 4.1) the SF-M unit controller takes over the
regulation.
The SF-M unit controller starts sequencing the compressors,
hereby adding or deleting compressors as needed. The
automatic operation LED (1-Fig. 4.1) immediately lights up
steadily.
The status of the compressors is indicated on the display of the
SF-M unit controller. See section 5.2.
1.5 Disabling of the SF-M unit controller
The SF-M unit controller can be disabled by switching key-
switch (S5-Fig. 1.1) to position 1. The SF-M unit controller
stops regulating and the compressors operate according to their
individual settings.
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1.6 Isolation of compressor(s)
It is possible to isolate one or more compressors from the
regulation by switching it to local control or by pushing its
emergency stop button. The SF-M unit controller sequences
the remaining compressors.
The SF-M unit controller ignores isolated compressors for the
pressure regulation. The isolated compressors can be stopped,
their electrical power supply can be switched-off or they can
run under local control until they are integrated again.
1.7 Compressor shut-down control
The SF-M unit controller has no shut-down functions.
All safety functions are monitored by the regulators of the
connected compressors.
The SF-M unit controller will replace a running compressor
when it is shut down by one of its safety functions. This will
also be done when a "system error" of a compressor regulator
occurs.
1.8 SF-M unit controller breakdown
In case of a unit controller failure, pressure transducer failure
or power cut-off to the unit controller the control of compressors
is taken over by their own regulators. They will operate taking
into account their individual pressure settings although they
are running in remote control.
1.9 Compressor functions taken over by the
SF-M unit controller
The control of the compressors switched to remote control is
taken over by the SF-M unit controller. All safety functions
except for the limitation of the number of starts per hours are
monitored by the compressor regulator.
The start and stop buttons on the compressor regulators are
made inactive, the emergency stop button on the compressor
remains active. The AUTOMATIC OPERATION LEDs light
up continuously.
The compressors will be started and stopped only by the unit
controller except in case of a unit controller breakdown.
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1.10 Pressure settings of SF-M unit
controller and the individual
compressors (Fig. 1.4)
The SF-M unit controller is controlled by a pressure transducer;
depending on the net pressure one or several compressors are
switched on or off.
Basically the SF-M unit controller has the same regulation
software as a standalone multicore compressor. Only the
settings differ.
The maximum and minimum setting of the pressure band are
set by the user. The control software transforms these values
into an inner pressure band. The actual value of the net pressure
is compared with these values. Compressors are switched on
or off accordingly. Doing this the regulator anticipates for large
air demand variations. In case of a proper air receiver choice
the net pressure will remain stable between the customer
settings. An installation with an oversized air receiver will
even perform better.
The pressure difference between the minimum pressure setting
of the compressor and the maximum setting of the unit controller
can be calculated as follows:
dP = (Psmax – Psmin) / 4

dP Pressure difference (minimum 0.4 bar)

Pmmax Maximum pressure setting, unit controller
Pmmin Minimum pressure setting, unit controller
Psmax Maximum pressure setting, compressor
Psmin Minimum pressure setting, compressor

Fig. 1.4 Pressure settings

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2 INSTALLATION 2.2 Preparation for initial start-up

(Figs. 1.3 and 2.1)

1. Mount the SF-M unit controller to a wall in the room taking
into account the maximum cable length of 15 m to the
pressure sensor and 500 m to each compressor regulator.
2. The pressure sensor should preferably be connected:
- to an air receiver to avoid pressure pulsations (vibrations
should also be avoided).
- via valves, allowing the pressure sensor to be removed
after isolating and depressurizing it.
- in vertical position to avoid influence of condensate.
3. Isolate and depressurize that part of the air net to which
the pressure sensor will be connected.
4. Provide a hole with thread ISO R 1/4 in the depressurized
part of the air net.
5. Screw the pressure sensor into place.
6. Wire the pressure sensor cable to the module of the SF-M
unit controller. Respect the pin numbers as indicated on
the service diagram. The screening is connected to the earth
terminal inside the cubicle of the unit controller.
7. Stop the compressor and switch off the voltage.
8. Provide for each compressor the proper length of screened
cable. The maximum cable length is 100 m, the minimum
cable size is 1.5 mm².
9. Connect the wires according to the service diagram (Fig.
2.1).
1. Stick labels on the control panels of the compressors
connected to the SF-M unit controller as well as on an
obvious place inside these compressors warning the operator
that the compressor is remotely started and stopped by a
separate controller.
These labels must warn the operator that, after voltage
failure, the unit controller will remotely start and stop the
compressors, depending on the air demand and programmed
values.
2. Provide a power supply cable. Connect one side of the
power supply cable to terminals (L and N) of net filter (NF)
and the PE-line (earthing) to terminal PE of the net filter
(not to the earthing bolt of the unit controller module).
3. Check the input voltage and frequency of transformer (T1).
Connect the other side of the power supply cable to an
appropriate single-phase voltage.
4. Switch on the voltage to the compressors.
5. Switch on the voltage to the SF-M unit controller; LED (2-
Fig. 4.1) lights up.
2.3 Starting (Figs. 1.1 and 4.1)

1. Set the compressor regulator to remote control mode

(consult the instruction book of the compressor).
2. Set the SF-M unit controller to local control mode (see
2.1 Air receiver section 5.11).
3. Switch the control mode switch of the unit controller (S5)
The minimum volume of the air receiver is stated in the next to central control (position 2).
table. 4. Press start button of the SF-M unit controller.
5. The unit controller will start and stop compressors
depending on the net pressure, thereby distributing the
Largest com- Number of Volume of
running time between the connected compressors.
pressor of compressors air receiver (l)
installation

SF6 2 750
3 1250 2.4 Stopping (Figs. 1.1 and 4.1)
4 1500
SF8 2 1000 - Press stop button (9), the SF-M unit controller immediately
3 1500 stops all compressors.
4 2000 - The SF-M unit controller can be stopped by switching the
SF11 2 1000 key switch (S5) to position 1. The SF-M unit controller
3 2000 stops regulating and the compressors operate individually
4 3000 at their individual pressure settings.
SF15 2 1500
3 2500
4 4000

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Fig 2.1 Electrical diagram

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3 PROBLEM SOLVING
1. Net pressure rises beyond maximum pressure setting of
regulator.
The pressure settings of the SF-M unit controller and the
compressor(s) interfere. The regulation is partly done by
the compressor regulator. Raise the pressure setting of the
compressor or/and lower the pressure setting of the SF-M
unit controller.
2. SF-M unit controller commands the compressor but the
compressor doesn’t switch on.
Put the compressor(s) in remote control.
3. Dewpoint of individual integrated dryers too high.
Connect the relay wiring of the dryer as indicated on the
service diagram.

4 CONTROL PANEL
Indicators, keys and buttons (Fig. 4.1) and performs no regulation. All
compressors will be stopped but
1 Automatic Indicates that the unit controller is remain in central control.
operation LED automatically controlling the air
net: the compressors are stopped 11 Pictograph Automatic operation
and restarted depending on the air
consumption and the limitations 12 Pictograph Voltage on
programmed in the unit controller.
13 Pictograph General alarm
2 Voltage on LED Indicates that the voltage is
switched on. Key switch (Fig. 1.1)

3 General alarm LED Lights up permanently: one of the S5 Operation mode Key switch to select the control
connected compressors is in switch mode
shutdown mode. Blinking : All
connected compressors are in 1 Pictograph Unit controller locked (in off
shutdown mode. position)

4 Display Indicates messages concerning the 2 Pictograph Central control

unit controller operating
condition.

5 Function keys Keys to control and program the

unit controller.

6 Scroll keys Keys to scroll through the display. 11 1 2 12 4 6

7 Tabulator key Key to go to the next field of the

display.

8 Start button Push button to start the SF-M unit 3 8

controller. LED (1) lights up
indicating that the unit controller 9
13
is operative (in automatic
operation).

9 Stop button Push button to stop the SF-M unit 5 50565F 7

controller. LED (1) goes out. The
SF-M unit controller is disabled Fig. 4.1 Control panel

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5 REGULATOR FUNCTIONS

5.1 Menu-driven control programs

In order to facilitate programming and controlling, menu-driven

control programs have been implemented in the regulator.

Fig. 5.1 General menu flow

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Fig. 5.2 Menu flow for SF-M unit controller

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5.1.1 Function of control programs (Figs. 5.1 and

5.2) 5.1.2 Selecting a menu (Figs. 5.1 and 5.2)

Main display
Program See Function
When the voltage is switched on, the MAIN DISPLAY is shown
section
automatically, showing in short the operation status of the unit
controller. The other menus are selected by pressing one of
MAIN 5.2 Shows in short the operation status the function keys (5-Fig. 4.1).
DISPLAY of the unit controller. Is the
gateway to all functions. Calling up other menus
MAIN MENU
MAIN 5.3 Is the gateway to other functions Pushing the key <<Menu>> initiates the MAIN MENU, giving
MENU via submenus. access to most other functions via submenus; the submenus
can be selected by pressing the key <<Slct>> (select); see
SUBMENUS section 5.3.
Status data 5.4 Calling up the status of the
protection functions (shut-down: MORE
all the connected compressors are Pushing the key <<More>> gives the operator a quick look at
stopped due to shut-down, the actual status of the installation; see section 5.13.
warning: one or more compressors
are shut-down but at least one Returning to the main menu or main display
compressor is still running or MAIN MENU
available). Resetting of a shut- Whenever displayed on the bottom line of the screen (4-Fig.
down. 4.1), press the key <<Menu>> to return from a submenu to the
MAIN MENU.
Measured 5.5 Calling up the actual delivery
data pressure. MAIN DISPLAY
Whenever displayed, press the key <<Main>> to return from a
Hours 5.6 Calling up the running hours, menu to the MAIN DISPLAY.
running hours per compressor,
regulator hours and number of
compressor starts.

Service 5.7 No service functions active.

Test 5.8 Display test 5.2 MAIN DISPLAY: unit controller status
in short/gateway to all functions
Modify 5.9 Modifying the settings for
settings regulation (e.g. maximum and
minimum pressures). 5.2.1 Function

Timer 5.10 Programming start/stop The main display shows in short the operation status of the unit
commands. controller and is the gateway to all functions implemented in
the regulator.
Confi- 5.11 Programming the time, date,
guration display language, units, control
mode and date format. 5.2.2 Procedure

Saved data 5.12 Calling up the saved data: last The main display is shown automatically when the power is
shut-down. switched on.

MORE 5.13 Quick look at the actual status of
the unit controller: local or remote
control, start/stop timer on or off,
net pressure, running hours.
If the function keys or arrow keys (5, 6 and 7-Fig. 4.1) are not
used for 4 minutes, the regulator will automatically return to
the main display.
Exception is made, when the screen is left untouched when
modifying data in the regulator. In this case, the screen will
remain unchanged, since the regulator does not take a decision
whether to accept or refuse the new data.

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Net pressure
bar 7.0
Timer active
Menu More oooo
F1 F2 F3
Fig. 5.3 Example of the main display
Line Indicates Remarks
1 Sensor which - - the key <<Menu>> on whatever submenu display
is active
2 Unit-actual reading The unit for pressure can be bar,
psi or kg/cm² depending on the
programmed selection. The unit
for temperature can be degrees C
or degrees F. See section 5.11.
3 Regulator status Examples:
- Off
- Timer active
3 Shut-down If the SF-M unit controller is shut
down, the regulator will
automatically call up the status
display (section 5.4). It remains
possible to have a closer look at
other parameters related to the
shut-down by means of the menus.
3 Sensor error Indicates that the net pressure
transducer is out of order.
3 Remote control Indicates that the unit controller is
set in remote control.
4 Functions of keys See section 5.1.2.
below display
4 Symbols Indicating the status of each
compressor
- o indicating that the com-
pressor is available
(ready to run)
- ↑ (rotating arrow) indicating
that the compressor is
running
- ? indicating that the com-
pressor is not available
(due to minimum stop time
or too many starts)
- ! indicating that the com-
pressor is shut-down
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5.3 MAIN MENU: Gateway to other
functions
5.3.1 Function
The main menu gives the operator access to most other functions
via submenus.
5.3.2 Procedure
The main menu is activated by pressing:
- the key <<Menu>> on the main display (Fig. 5.3)
Status data
↓
Main Slct
F1 F2 F3
Fig. 5.4 Example of a main menu
The display indicates the name of the submenu which can be
selected (only one name is shown, use the scroll keys (6-Fig.
4.1) to find the other names).
In this example, the display shows:
That the <<Status data>> submenu can be selected
That other submenus are available using the scroll key ↓
That the key <<Main>> can be used to return to the main display
That the key <<Slct>> (select) can be used to select the submenu
<<Status data>> to get more detailed information
5.4 STATUS DATA SUBMENU: Calling up
status of protection functions and
resetting
5.4.1 Function
The status data submenu gives information regarding the status
of the compressor protection functions (warning and shut-down)
and allows resetting of a shut-down.
Shut-down: all the connected compressors are stopped due to
shut-down
Warning: one or more compressors are shut-down but at least
one compressor is still running or available
5.4.2 Procedure
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
2. The first option shown on the second line of the display is
<<Status data>>.
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
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No warning message or shut-down message exists
In this case, LED (3-Fig. 4.1) is out and the message on the
display indicates that all conditions are normal (Fig. 5.5):
All conditions
are OK
4. Press the key <<slct>> (select), use the scroll key until the
option <<protections>> is shown and select this option. A
screen similar to the one shown in Fig. 5.8 appears,
indicating that compressor 2 is shut-down.
5. The warning message will disappear automatically as soon
as the warning condition disappears.

Menu Protections
Unit 2
F1 F2 F3
Menu * *
Fig. 5.5 Example of a status data screen
F1 F2 F3
A shut-down message exists
All connected compressors are shut-down, LED (3-Fig. 4.1) Fig. 5.8. Example of a protection screen
blinks and the shut-down screen (Fig. 5.6) automatically appears
on the display.
5.4.3 Shut-down reset
A screen similar to that in Fig. 5.6 will appear:
1. Suppose that the shut-down screen as shown in Fig. 5.6
exists.
Alarm all units
2. The display indicates:
Unit 1234
- <<Alarm all units>>: all compressor units are shut-down
- <<Unit 1234>>: compressors 1, 2, 3 and 4 are shut-
Menu ** ** Rset
down
F1 F2 F3 The fourth line of the screen shows the available function
keys, i.e.:
Fig. 5.6. Example of a status data screen - <<Menu>> to return to the submenu allowing to choose
between <<shut-downs>>, <<protections>> and <<start
The indicators (**) are blinking. failures>>
- <<Rset>> (reset)
It remains possible to scroll through other menus and then return 3. Switch off the voltage of the connected compressors and
to the status data menu. In this case, the first option of a remedy the trouble. After remedying and when the shut-
submenu will be shown, i.e. <<shut-downs>>. This option can down condition has disappeared, switch on the voltage.
be selected by pressing the key <<Slct>> (select) to return to Press the key <<Rset>> (reset). Press the keys <<Menu>>
the shut-down screen (Fig. 5.6). and <<Main>> to return to the main display and restart the
unit controller by means of button I (8-Fig. 4.1).
See section 5.4.3 to reset the shut-down message.

A warning message exists

1. One or more compressors are shut-down but at least one 5.5 MEASURED DATA SUBMENU: Calling
compressor is running or available, LED (3-Fig. 4.1) is alight up measured data
and the main display screen will change into a screen similar
to that shown in Fig. 5.7.
5.5.1 Function
Net pressure
bar 6.0 To call up the measured data: The actual pressure
*Warning *
Menu** More ** !o↑
5.5.2 Procedure
F1 F2 F3
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
Fig. 5.7 Example of a warning screen 2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
until the option <<Measured Data>> is shown on the second
2. The indicators (**) are blinking and the warning message line of the display.
appears . 3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select). A screen similar to the
3. Press the key <<Menu>>: the main menu appears (Fig.5.4) one shown in Fig. 5.9 appears:
with blinking indicators (**).

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Net pressure 5.7 SERVICE SUBMENU: Calling up and

bar 7.0 resetting service messages

Menu 5.7.1 Function

F1 F2 F3
No service functions are active; when selecting the service
Fig. 5.9 Example of a measured data display submenu, the message <<No items>> will appear on the display.

The display shows that the outlet pressure is 7.0 bar.

5.8 TEST SUBMENU: Display test

5.6 HOURS SUBMENU: Calling up running 5.8.1 Function

hours, running hours per compressor,
regulator hours and number of To carry out a display test, i.e. to check whether the display
compressor starts and LEDs are still intact.

5.6.1 Function 5.8.2 Procedure

To call up the total running hours, the running hours per
compressor, the hours the regulator has been in operation as
well as the number of starts per compressor.
5.6.2 Procedure
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
until the option <<Hours>> is shown on the second line of
the display.
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
2. Scroll through the options by using the keys until the option
<<Test>> is shown on the second line of the display.
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select). The display shows the
option <<Display>>. Press the key <<Slct>>. During
testing, the regulator will generate a series of patterns on
the display which enable the operator to check that each
pixel still functions normally; at the same time the LEDs
are lit.
4. Press the key <<Menu>> to return to the submenu.

The display will show the total running hours. By using the 5.9 MODIFY SETTINGS SUBMENU:
scroll keys, other options can be selected to call up the data of
Modifying settings for regulation
the other timers, i.e. running hours per compressor, compressor
starts and regulator hours.
5.9.1 Function
Typical example (Fig. 5.10)
To modify a number of programmable parameters, including:
In this example the option <<Running hours>> is selected:
1 Regulation settings:
- Maximum pressure
Running hours
- Minimum pressure
Hrs 2644
- Time next start (time between the starting of two
↓
compressors)
Menu
- Time next stop (time between the stopping of two
F1 F2 F3 compressors during regulation)
- Minimum stop time (i.e. the time period during which
Fig. 5.10. Example of running hours display the compressor, if stopped automatically, remains
stopped whatever happens with the air net pressure)
The display indicates that the unit controller is in operation for - Number of motor starts/hour (per compressor)
2644 hours. - Power recovery time (if automatic restart after voltage
failure is activated) 1)
The bottom line of the screen shows the available function key, - Permissive start time (not used for the unit controller)
i.e. <<Menu>> to return to the submenu. 2 Protection settings: Not used on the unit controller
3 Service settings: Not used on the unit controller

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5.9.2 Procedure
Minimum press
bar "7.0"
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
Prog Lim Canc
until the option <<Modify Settings>> is shown on the
second line of the display. F1 F2 F3
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
A submenu is started, allowing the operator to select Fig. 5.12. Example of a modifying screen (regulation settings)
between following options:
- Regulation
- Protections 4. Modify the value by means of the scroll keys. Figures 5.11
- Service and 5.12 show the displays when changing the minimum
4. The first option shown on the display is <<Regulation>>. pressure from 6.6 bar into 7.0 bar.
5. Press the key <<Slct>> (select). 5. Press the key <<Prog>> to program the new value or the
key <<Canc>> to cancel the modification operation (the
original value will be retained).

Notes
5.9.3 Modifying regulation settings The regulator will not accept new values beyond the limitations.
See section 5.14.
1. Call up the modify settings submenu and select the option It is possible to check the limitations which are valid for the
<<regulation>>. See section 5.9.2. parameter to be modified by selecting <<Lim>> (limits). A
2. The first option (i.e. maximum pressure) of a list of typical example is shown in Fig. 5.13.
programmable parameters is shown. Use the scroll keys to
select the parameter to be modified.
3. For each parameter, the screen and modifying procedure
Prog limits
are similar to the example below.
min 4.0
max 7.0
Modifying the minimum pressure
Rtrn
1. Consult sections 5.9.1 up to 5.9.3 to select the option F1 F2 F3
<<minimum pressure>>.
2. When selecting the minimum pressure, a display similar to Fig. 5.13. Example of a modifying screen (regulation settings)
that shown in Fig. 5.11 will appear:

Minimum press
bar 6.6 ↑

Menu Mod ↓ 5.10 TIMER SUBMENU: Programming start/

stop commands
F1 F2 F3

Fig. 5.11. Example of a modifying screen (regulation settings)

5.10.1 Function

To program up to 56 start/stop commands for the unit controller.

The example in Fig. 5.11 indicates:
- On line 1 the related parameter, i.e. <<Minimum pressure>>
- On line 2 the unit and the actual value, i.e. <<bar 6.6>>
- On the bottom line the available selections, i.e. <<Menu>>
to return to the submenu and <<Mod>> to modify the
parameter.
3. After pressing the key <<Mod>> (modify) the value of the
parameter starts blinking and the functions of the keys
change into:
F1 <<Prog>> (program)
F2 <<Lim>> (limitations)
F3 <<Canc>> (cancel)
5.10.2 Procedure
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>.
2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
until the option <<Timer>> is shown on the second line of
the display.
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
4. Initially, the list with start/stop commands is empty, hence
the timer function is switched off (<<Timer inactive>>).
Following screen appears:

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2. Use the key <<Menu>> to return to the submenu or the

Timer not activated
key <<Mod>> to modify the start/stop commands.
3. After pressing the key <<Mod>>, three selections are shown
on the bottom line of the display (Fig. 5.16):
Menu List
F1 F2 F3
Mon 06:00 start ↑
Mon 17:00 stop ←
Fig. 5.14 Timer screen
Tue 07:00 start ↓
Mod Add Del
5.10.3 To program start/stop commands F1 F2 F3

1. Press the key <<List>>. The display will show a message
that the list is empty (<<No items>>). The bottom line will
now include the key <<Mod>> (modify).
2. Press the keys <<Mod>> and then <<Add>>. The command
<<MON 00:00 stop>> will be shown.
3. Using the scroll keys, modify this command as required, as
described in section 5.10.6. Add and delete commands as
required, as described in sections 5.10.7 and 5.10.8.
4. Activate the timer as described in section 5.10.4.
Fig. 5.16. Example of start/stop command screen
Use:
<<Mod>> to modify the command indicated by the horizontal
arrow
<<Add>> to add a new command at the location of the
horizontal arrow
<<Del>> to delete start/stop commands

5.10.6 To modify a command

5.10.4 To activate/deactivate the timer
1. Suppose the command <<Mon 17:00 stop>> is to be
1. The timer can only be activated if at least one start/stop modified, i.e. stopping at 18 o'clock instead of 17 o'clock.
command is programmed. 2. Press the key <<List>> and scroll through the start/stop
2. Select the menu <<Timer>>. Press the key <<Mod>> commands until the command to be modified is indicated
(modify); the message <<Timer not activated>> will blink. by the horizontal arrow on the screen. Press the key
3. Use the scroll keys to change the message into <<Timer <<Mod>>. Press the key <<Mod>> again. The day
active>>. indication will blink. The day can be modified using the
4. Press the key <<Prog>> (program) to program the Timer scroll keys.
active function or key <<Canc>> to cancel the modify 3. Press the tabulator key (7-Fig. 4.1) to go to the next field to
operation. If activated, the regulator will execute the be modified (the hour indication). See Fig. 5.18. Modify
programmed commands. using keys (6).
5. The timer can be deactivated again. In this case, the 4. Proceed in the same way to modify, if necessary, the minutes
programmed start/stop commands will not be executed indication and the start/stop indication. See Figs. 5.19 and
(but remain in the memory of the regulator). 5.20.
5. Press the key <<Prog>> (program) to program the new
command or the key <<Canc>> (cancel) to quit without
reprogramming.
5.10.5 To display the list of commands 6. The regulator will ask if it is desired to change more
commands.
1. Press the key <<List>> on the timer screen. A typical
display is shown in Fig. 5.15.
06:00 start
"Mon" 17:00 stop
Mon 06:00 start ↑ 07:00 start
Mon 17:00 stop ← Prog Canc
Tue 07:00 start ↓
F1 F2 F3
Menu Mod
F1 F2 F3 Fig. 5.17 Programming the day

Fig. 5.15 Example of start/stop command screen

The vertical arrows at the right-hand side indicate to use

the vertical scroll keys to select the next and previous start/
stop commands. The horizontal arrow indicates the
command which is accessible at that moment.

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3. The way of modifying this command is similar to the

Mon start
description in section 5.10.6.
Mon "18" stop
4. The regulator will ask if it is desired to change more
Tue start
commands.
Prog Canc
F1 F2 F3
5.10.8 To delete a command
Fig. 5.18 Programming the hours
1. Press the key <<List>> and scroll through the commands
until the command to be deleted appears, followed by a
Mon start
horizontal arrow.
Mon "00" stop
2. Press the keys <<Mod>> (modify) and <<Del>>
Tue start
(delete). 2) The bottom line of the screen shows following
Prog Canc
selections:
F1 F2 F3 <<All>> to delete all commands
<<This>> to delete the command indicated by the horizontal
Fig. 5.19 Programming the minutes arrow
<<Canc>> (cancel) if the delete selection must not be carried
out
Mon 06:00
3. When selecting <<All>>, the regulator will ask <<Are you
Mon 18:00 "stop"
sure to delete all commands?>>. By pressing the key
Tue 07:00
<<Yes>> all commands are deleted.
Prog Canc
4. The regulator will ask if it is desired to change more
F1 F2 F3 commands. If so, press the keys <<Yes>> and << Add>>.

Fig. 5.20 Programming the start/stop mode

5.11 CONFIGURATION SUBMENU:
Important: Reprogramming time, date, display
It is necessary to program the start/stop commands in successive
language, units, control mode and date
order timewise. Program the commands from Monday till
Sunday, e.g.: format
Monday 07.30 start
Monday 18.00 stop
Tuesday 08.00 start 5.11.1 Function
Tuesday 17.00 stop
etc. To reprogram a number of parameters. These parameters are:
- Time
The regulator does not accept a new start/stop command unless - Date
it is situated between the next and previous start/stop command - Language on display (two languages are provided)
timewise. If not, the new command is not accepted and the - Auto restart 3)
command line remains blinking. In this case, either modify the - Unit for pressure (bar, psi or kg/cm2)
command or use the key <<Canc>> (cancel) to quit the - Unit for temperature (degrees C or degrees F)
modification operation. - Control mode (local, remote or off)
- Format of date (day/month/year or month/day/year or year/
Make sure that the timer function is activated (<<Timer month/day)
active>>). If not, the programmed start/stop commands will
not be executed.
5.11.2 Procedure

1. Activate the main menu by pressing the function key

5.10.7 To add a command
1. Press the key <<List>> and scroll through the commands
until the command after which a new command is to be
added appears, followed by a horizontal arrow.
2. Press the keys <<Mod>> (modify) and <<Add>>. 2) The
command which was indicated by the horizontal arrow will
be copied and the day indication of the copied command
will blink.
<<Menu>>.
2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
until the option <<Configuration>> is shown on the second
line of the display.
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
4. The first option shown is <<Time>>. If another option is
desired, scroll through the display (using scroll keys) and
select (using key <<Slct>>).
5. In case of option <<Time>>, the second line on the screen
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6. If it is desired to modify the time, press function key The display (Fig. 5.21) indicates:
<<Mod>> (modify). If not, press key <<Menu>> to return - that all compressor modules were shut-down (<<alarm all
to the submenu. units>>)
7. After pressing the key <<Mod>> (modify), the first field - that compressors 1, 2, 3 and 4 were shut-down
(i.e. 14) will blink. Modify the hours using the scroll keys. - on the bottom line the key <<Menu>> to return to the
Then press the tabulator key to go to the next field (i.e. 30). submenu.
The setting of this field can now be modified with the scroll
keys. 2. By using the scroll key ↓ following data are shown (the
8. The bottom line of the display will show two options: data reflect the condition of the unit controller at the moment
- <<Prog>> to program the new setting of shut down):
- <<Canc>> to cancel the new setting - Time
9. Proceed in the same way for the other parameters to be - Date
modified. Use the scroll keys to modify the parameter. - Number of running hours
- Net pressure
Note - Protection
For most settings only one reprogrammable field is used; in 3. Press the key <<Menu>> to return to the submenu, another
this case the tabulator key to jump from one field to the other option, e.g. <<Last shutdown 2>> (i.e. the last but one shut-
one is not needed. down) can be selected to consult the data of the last but one
shut-down.

5.12 SAVED DATA SUBMENU: Calling up

data saved by the regulator
5.13 MORE FUNCTION: Quick look at actual
5.12.1 Function status of the unit controller

To call up the data saved by the electronic regulator. These

data are: 5.13.1 Function
- Last shut-down data (indicated <<Last shutdown 1>>)
To have a quick look at:
- The control status of the unit controller, i.e. local or remote
5.12.2 Procedure control, start/stop timer on or off
- The actual net pressure
1. Activate the main menu by pressing the key <<Menu>>. - The running hours
2. Scroll through the available options by using the scroll keys
until the option <<Saved data>> is shown on the second
line of the display. 5.13.2 Procedure
3. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
4. The first option is shown (i.e. <<Last shutdown 1>>). Scroll 1. If necessary, activate the main display. See section 5.1.2.
through the available options by using the scroll keys until 2. Press the key <<More>>. A screen similar to Fig. 5.22
the desired option is shown on the second line of the display. appears:
5. Press the key <<Slct>> (select).
6. If desired, repeat steps 4 and 5 to look at the other options.
Auto operation
Local control
Timer active
5.12.3 Example of the last shut-down data
Menu More
1. Select option <<Last shut down 1>>. Following screen F1 F2 F3
may appear:
Fig. 5.22 Example of a more display
Alarm all units
Unit 1234
Line 1 indicates the automatic or manual operation status
↓
of the regulator.
Menu
<<Auto operation>> means that the unit controller
F1 F2 F3 automatically adapts the operation of the connected
compressors, i.e. starting and stopping the compressor
Fig. 5.21 Example of a saved data screen according to the programmed parameters.

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Line 2 indicates whether the regulator operates in local

control or remote control mode.
<<Local control>> means that the start/stop buttons on the
keyboard are activated.
<<Remote control>> means that these functions are
controlled remotely. Consult Atlas Copco.

Line 3 indicates whether the timer which generates time-

based start and stop commands is activated or not. See
section 5.10.

3. Press the key <<More>> again: the next screen shows the
actual net pressure

5.14 Programmable settings

5.14.1 Regulation settings

Minimum Nominal Maximum

setting setting setting

Number of compressor starts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . starts/hr 10 20 30

Minimum stop time 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sec 5 10 30
Stop between 2 compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sec 2 8 60
Start between 2 compressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sec 2 8 60
Power recovery time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sec 1 10 6)
Overpressure time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min -- 2 --
Minimum pressure 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar(e) 4.0 6.6 10.9
Maximum pressure 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar(e) 4.1 7.2 11.0

Footnotes chapter 5

1) If required, the automatic restart function after voltage failure can be activated by Atlas Copco. The power recovery time (the period
within which the voltage must be restored to have an automatic restart) can be set between 1 and 254 seconds or to symbol 00!. If the
power recovery time is set to 00!, the unit controller will always restart after a voltage failure, no matter how long it takes to
restore the voltage. Provide a label near to the control panel warning the operator that the compressors automatically restart if the
voltage is restored.
2) If the key <<Yes>> was pressed at the question <<Do you want to change another command>>, the display will include the options
<<Add>> and <<Del>> (delete). In this case, one of these keys can be pressed without using the key <<Mod>> (modify) first.
3) To be activated by Atlas Copco only.
4) Once a compressor is automatically stopped, it will remain stopped for the minimum stop time, whatever happens with the air net
pressure.
5) The regulator does not accept illogical settings, e.g. if the stopping pressure is programmed at 7.0 bar(e), the maximum limit for the
starting pressure changes into 6.9 bar(e). The recommended minimum pressure difference between starting and stopping is 0.6 bar.
6) Is only accessible if the automatic restart function is activated. To activate the automatic restart function, consult Atlas Copco.

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