Alarm and Fault Finding

LOPX Separation System
Alarms and Fault Finding
Printed Nov 1998

Book No. 1810144-02 V5
Alfa Laval Marine & Power

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Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.
Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.
P000272A
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.
A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

under divider 1.
Contents
1 Scope 1 4 Alarm Tests 25
2 EPC Signs 3 5 Test Program 27
3 Alarms 5 5.1 How to Start the

Test Program 27
3.1 Alarm Functions 5
5.2 Lamp Test 28
3.2 Alarm Reset 6
5.3 How to Activate Different
3.3 Alarm Survey 7 Parts of the Test Program 28
3.4 LED Alarms and Fault Finding 8 5.4 Functions in the Test Program29
3.4.1 High Oil Pressure 8
3.4.2 Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow) 9
3.4.3 Sludge Discharge Failure 10
3.4.4 Water Transducer Fault 11
3.4.5 Emergency Stop 12
3.4.6 Vibrations (Option) 13
3.4.7 Heater Fault 14
3.5 LED and Display Alarms and

Fault Finding 15
3.5.1 High or Low Oil Temperature
(Option) 15
3.5.2 Temperature Sensor Error
(Option) 16
3.6 Display Alarms and Fault

Finding 17
3.6.1 Communication Error 17
3.6.2 Processor Fault 18
3.6.3 Programming Error 18
3.6.4 Power Failure 19
3.6.5 Temperature Deviation 20
3.6.6 ALCAP Alarms 21
3.6.7 Other Alarms 23
3.6.8 Countdown Timer Alarm 23
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1 Scope
The alarms, alarm tests and the test program

are valid for the following separation systems:
LOPX 705
LOPX 707
LOPX 709
LOPX 710
LOPX 713
LOPX 714
Including the EPC-400 control unit with

PROM (memory chips):
PROM (front circuit board):31830-6210-1

PROM (rear circuit board):31830-6132-1
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1 Scope LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
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2 EPC Signs
The control unit signs for the LOPX

separation system are shown in this chapter.
P000661A
Monitoring functions
P000652A
Monitoring functions (options)
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2 EPC Signs LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
P000631A
Output signals
P000642A
Operating symbols
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3 Alarms
3.1 Alarm Functions

The alarm system is designed to ensure that
the separation system always remains in a safe
state. There are two different types of alarm
functions:
• Sensor-related alarm functions are
indicated by light emitting diodes (LEDs)
on the EPC-400.
• Display-related alarm functions are
indicated on the EPC-400 display. When
any of the displayed alarm functions are
activated the left digits start flashing and
the right digits are steadily lit.
If there is more than one alarm at the same

time, the EPC-400 will display the alarms in
the order in which they occurred.
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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3 Alarms LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
3.2 Alarm Reset

1. Acknowledge the alarm signal by pressing
the alarm push-button.
The flashing light then changes to steady.
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
Never return to the EPC-400 control

unit to acknowledge or reset an alarm
if it by any means can be hazardous.
WARNING
Disintegration
hazard
Never reset an alarm without first

finding and remedying the cause.
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LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding 3 Alarms
3.3 Alarm Survey

LED Display Alarm function Page
alarms alarms
High Oil Pressure 8
Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow) 9
Sludge Discharge Failure 10
Water Transducer Fault 11
Emergency Stop 12
Vibrations (Option) 13
Heater Fault 14
High or Low Oil Temperature (Op-

15
tion)
Temperature Sensor Error (Op-

16
tion)
Communication Error 17
Processor Fault 18
Programming Error 18
Power Failure 19
Temperature Deviation 20
ALCAP Alarms 21
Other Alarms 23
Countdown Timer Alarm 23
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3.4 LED Alarms and Fault

Finding
3.4.1 High Oil Pressure
S001801A
Cause Corrective action
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).
Automatic actions at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset
Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.
Alarm diode (PS41) flashes. Alarm diode off.
Change over valve (V1) is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
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3.4.2 Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow)
S001802A
Causes Corrective actions
Too low oil feed. Check the oil feed pump.

Adjust the oil flow.
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”.
Leakage from bowl. See “Separator Manual”.
Alarm diode (PS42) flashes. Alarm diode off.
V1 is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.
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3.4.3 Sludge Discharge Failure
I000682A
No or very low opening water supply. Check the water supply system:
11 litres/min are required for LOPX 705
18 litres/min are required for LOPX 707,709,710, 713 &
714.
Opening water valve (MV15) damaged. Check MV15.
No signal from low oil pressure switch (PS42) at dis- Check PS42.
charge.
Separator operating system not working. 1. Check the separator by manually opening MV15 for
discharge.
2. Dismantle and check the operating system. See
“Separator Manual”.
Dosing ring tightened too much. Tighten the dosing ring screws with a torque of 7 Nm for
LOPX 705
Tighten the dosing ring screws with a torque of 20 Nm for
LOPX 707,709,710, 713 & 714.
N.B. This alarm is activated after two attempts to discharge, within the same discharge cycle, have failed.
Alarm diode flashes. Alarm diode off.
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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3.4.4 Water Transducer Fault
S000261A
Loose connection between transducer test circuit Check connections.

board and oscillator.
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”.
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3.4.5 Emergency Stop
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.
Automatic actions at alarm Automatic action after alarm reset
Main alarm flashes. N.B. This alarm function can not be reset by pushing
the alarm reset button. See above.
Alarm diode flashes.
The separator is stopped and the heater turned off.
Oil feed through the heater and separator stays on for

max. 3 minutes, or until FS4 signals no flow. Bowl
closing water supplied for 15 seconds.
DANGER
Disintegration
hazard
The separator bowl must be manually

cleaned before starting up again
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3.4.6 Vibrations (Option)
S000111A
Cause Corrective actions
Vibration switch activated: separator bowl out of bal- 1. Remedy the cause. See “Separator Manual”.
ance. Check the vibration switch setting.
2. Reset the alarm by switching the power off and on.
3. Clean the separator bowl.
4. Restart the separator.
5. Restart the EPC program.
Automatic actions at alarm Automatic action after alarm reset
Main alarm flashes. N.B. This alarm function can not be reset by pushing
the alarm reset button. See above.
Alarm diode flashes.
The separator is stopped and the heater turned off.
Oil feed through the heater and separator stays on for

max. 3 minutes, or until FS4 signals no flow. Bowl
closing water supplied for 15 seconds..
DANGER
Disintegration
hazard
The separator bowl must be manually

cleaned before starting up again
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3.4.7 Heater Fault
I000221A
N.B. Heater fault is only activated if the heater is controlled by the EPC-400.
Cause Corrective action
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.
Clogged heater. Clean heater.
Safety switch for other type of electric heater or steam Remedy the cause.
heater tripped.
Heater switched off. Heater switched on.
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3.5 LED and Display

Alarms and Fault
Finding
3.5.1 High or Low Oil Temperature

(Option)
S000141A
S000121A
N.B. Also applicable to TT2 temperature sensor, if fitted.
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) open or closed too much. 1. Check and adjust the SRV1 function.
2. Check the EPC output functions.
Low temperature alarm when the temperature in- Check the heater and parameter P41, See “Parameter
creases too slowly, during start-up. List”.
Pt 100 temperature signal faulty. Check the Pt 100 temperature sensor.
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 flash. Alarm diode off and display returned to normal.
Oil feed (MV1) off. MV1 on.
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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3.5.2 Temperature Sensor Error

(Option)
S000121A
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 32 in the chapter Test Program.
Temperature sensor loop is open or short-circuit. Check the connections.
Temperature sensor cables are too close to power ca- Check the cables between the temperature sensor and
bles. 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.
Oil feed (MV1) off. MV1 on.
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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3.6 Display Alarms and

Fault Finding
3.6.1 Communication Error
S000151A
Alarm code Cause Corrective actions
Communication error with exter- 1. Check external and internal

I001191A
nal computer. connections.

2. If internal communication error,
replace the control module.
Communication error between 1. Check by measurement the fuses

I001105A
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.
Automatic action at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset

Display flashes. Display normal.
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3.6.2 Processor Fault
S000161A
Alarm codes Causes Corrective actions
Internal RAM error. Replace control module.

I001091A
External RAM error. Replace control module.

I001106A
E2 RAM error. Replace control module.

I001092A
Program error. Replace control module.

I001093A
Mode switch error. Check that the mode selector is in the cor-
I001096A
rect position.
A / D (Analog / Digital) conversion Check the fuse A1:F2 (front board)

I001094A
error. If the fuse is correct, replace the control

module.
Calibration error. Ask for service or replace the control mod-

I001095A
ule.

3.6.3 Programming Error

S000171A
Alarm code Cause Corrective action
In programming mode too long Change the mode selector to the

I001108A
(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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3.6.4 Power Failure
S000181A
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.
Power supply frequency too high 1. Check the power supply.

I001104A
(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.
All outputs are off.
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:
1. The frequency deviation must be continuous or repeated during the alarm delay time before an alarm is acti-
vated.
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3.6.5 Temperature Deviation
Alarm code S000191A Cause Corrective actions
Temperature deviation alarm (dif- At commissioning:

I001109A
ference between TT1 and TT2 is Check if the distance between

more than 30 °C/54 °F). sensors is too great.
System in operation:
Check the temperature sensors.
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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3.6.6 ALCAP Alarms
S000211A
High water transducer (MT4) val-
I001111A
ue (above 400):
• High water content in oil. Check the oil system for water leakage.
• Water transducer dirty. Clean the contact surfaces of water trans-
ducer. See “Component Description, Wa-
ter Transducer”.
Low water transducer (MT4) val-
I001112A
ue (below 100):
• Open circuit in the MT4. 1. Check connections in control unit and

transducer.
2. Check cables for damage.
• Bad connection between 1. Check the cable connection.
oscillator unit and electrode.
2. Tighten oscillator electrode connector
ALCAP stand-by for more than 1. The reason for stand-by mode must
I001113A
24 hours. be checked!
2. Try to operate the system normally.
PROM and/or RAM fault. Replace control module.
I001115A
Water transducer trigger value 1. System and component check:

I001116A
less than 30.

• Check that the valve block strainer is
Insufficient displacement water.
free from deposits.
Insufficient conditioning water.
• Check that the displacement water
flow from MV10 is correct.
• Check that the inner water pipe in the
separator inlet pipe is free from
deposits. Clean if necessary.
• Check that the seal ring and sealing
surface on the sliding bowl bottom are
free from any damage.
2. If the alarm still occurs, please check
following parameter settings in EPC
400:
• P12 ≥ 5 (If this value is below 5, then
set it to 5)
• P70 = according to parameter list
setting for your separator type
• P76 = actual value of P12 x actual
value of P70.
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S000211A
Water transducer (MT4) trigger- 1. Check for water leakage into lube oil
I001117A
ing 5 times in a row. system (e.g. from cooler or engine).
2. Change over to stand-by mode
(adjust P10 to 0).

Oil feed off. Oil feed on.
DANGER
Disintegration hazard
If the A7 - 11 alarm is not remedied

there is a risk for breakdown.
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3.6.7 Other Alarms
S000201A
Extra alarm. 1. Check the connected external

I001121A
function.
2. Check the jumper at terminal XC-X7:1
(when extra alarm not used).
Low pressure signal (PS42) Check the pressure switch.

I001122A
faulty at start. Circuit should be

open.

Only valid for alarm A9-1: Oil feed on.

If P43=1 then oil feed off.
Only valid for alarm A9-2:

The start of the timer sequences
is blocked.
3.6.8 Countdown Timer Alarm

I001452A
The count down timer has Restart the timer after relevant actions are
I001451A
reached zero. completed (Parameter 94).

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4 Alarm Tests
Use the following guide for testing alarm

functions by activating them. Alarms are
provoked by one or more actions (A, B and so
on) as shown in the right column, however,
certain alarm functions can not be tested
without being disconnected.
N.B. If the alarm functions are to be
disconnected in the control unit, be
careful to avoid a short-circuit.
The recommendation is to test the alarms

every 3 months.
LED alarm Display alarm Function Sensor Actions to provoke an alarm
High oil pressure PS41 Increase back pressure.
Low oil pressure (low PS42 A. Stop oil feed pump.

flow)
B. Change MV1 position by reducing
air pressure.
C. Reduce the back pressure.
Sludge discharge failure PS42 1. Disconnect hose for opening water

(MV15).
2. Initiate a sludge discharge.
Water transducer fault MT4 Disconnect cable to XE:4 (the test signal
to MT4).
Emergency stop XS2 Press the emergency stop button.
Vibrations (option) XS1 Tap the vibration switch until the alarm is
released.
Heater fault - 1. Start the heater.

2. Disconnect cable to X9:3.
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4 Alarm Tests LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
LED alarm Display alarm Function Sensor Actions to provoke an alarm
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.
Communication error - Remove fuse A2:F2 (rear board).
A / D conversion error - Remove fuse A1:F2 (front board).
Programming error - Leave the mode selector switch in

position P for 30 minutes.
Power failure - Switch the power to the EPC off and on.
Power supply frequency - Set parameter P21 to wrong frequency.

too high (more than
+ 5%).
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.
Water transducer trigger MT4 Close displacement water supply and

value not above 30. wait 4 discharge cycles.
Insufficient amount of The amount of displacement water is
displacement water. checked every fourth discharge.
Extra alarm - A. Activate appropriate sensor.

B. Disconnect cable X7:1.
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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5 Test Program
The EPC-400 control unit has a test program,

for testing of input and output functions,
memory etc.
This test program should be run during

installation and whenever there is a need for it,
for instance, during fault finding.
5.1 How to Start the Test

Program
NOTE
The test program is only to be used

when the separator system is out of
operation.
To run the test program, do as follows:

1. Open the control unit door.
2. Switch the power off and the mode
selector in any position (R, L or P).
3. Press the discharge and the alarm push-
buttons simultaneously, and keep them
pressed.
4. Switch the power on.
5. Release the discharge and alarm push-
buttons when the test program has started.
P000191A
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5 Test Program LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding
5.2 Lamp Test

The test program starts with a lamp test.
1. The display lit with power on.
TT2
TT1 MT4 FS4
2. There are two ways to check the lamps: FOPX

XS1
XT1
• Each LED and display segment

V1 MV10
individually lit (see the picture). MV15

MV16
V5
EPC-400
• Each group of LED:s and display

FOPX
G001142A
segments lit.
Push the button 2 (see the figures in the
picture below) to switch between the two
modes.
5.3 How to Activate

Different Parts of the
Test Program
Use the push-buttons to activate different parts
of the test program (see the figures 1, 2 and 3
in the picture).
1. Push button 1 to step from function 1 to
function 2 etc. in the test program.
It is not possible to step backwards.
Wait until the function is activated before
pushing the button again.
2. Push button 2 to step forward within each
function in the test program, for instance
from function 1.1 to 1.2.
P000181A
3. Push button 3 to activate or deactivate

output terminal (function 5 and 6).
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LOPX Alarms and Fault Finding 5 Test Program
5.4 Functions in the Test

Program
1. Memory
Function
I000941A
1.1 PROM
1.2 Internal RAM

Memory correct
1.3 External RAM
I000951A
1.4 EEPROM
Memory fault
2. Digital inputs
Function Terminal Unit Correct

value
2.1 Low flow (Low oil pressure) X7:4-XC PS42 0

I000941A
2.2 High pressure X7:3-XC PS41 1
2.3 Not in use - -

Circuit open
2.4 Extra alarm X7:1-XC - 1
I000961A
2.5 Emergency stop or Vibration X8:4-XC XS2 or 1

switch XS1
Circuit closed 2.6 Not in use - -
2.7 Start or stop EPC X8:2-XC Remote 0

switch
2.8 Start or stop heater X8:1-XC Remote 0

switch
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3. Digital inputs
Function Terminal Unit Correct

value
3.1 Alarm acknowledge or Reset X9:4-XC Remote 0

switch
I000941A
3.2 Heater fault X9:3-XC 1

Circuit open
3.3 Sludge discharge X9:2-XC Remote 0
switch
I000961A
Circuit closed
4. Mode selector
Function
4.11 Remote (R) position

I000971A
4.1 Local (L) position
4.1 Program (P) position

Remote position
R
I000981A
Local position L
P
I000991A
Program position
1. 4.1 has three positions: R, L, and P.
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5. Digital outputs
Use push-button 3 to activate or deactivate

each output (see ‘‘How to Activate Different
Parts of the Test Program’’ on page 28).
N.B. Corresponding green LED is not lit.
Function Terminal Unit
5.1 Oil feed X4:4-XD MV1/V1

I000941A
5.2 Displacement or conditioning X5:1-XD MV10A

water drain
Circuit deactive
5.3 Displacement or conditioning X5:2-XD MV10
water supply
I000961A
5.4 Opening water X5:3-XD MV15
Circuit active 5.5 Closing water X5:4-XD MV16
5.6 Steam shut-off valve or Heatpac X6:1-XD -

fixed load
5.7 Steam valve decrease or Heatpac X6:2-XD -

fixed load
5.8 Steam valve increase or Heatpac X6:3-XD

fixed load
6. Digital outputs
Use button 3 to activate or deactivate each

output (see ‘‘How to Activate Different Parts
of the Test Program’’ on page 28).
N.B. Corresponding green LED is not lit.
6.1 Heatpac variable load X6:4-XD

I000941A
6.2 Heatpac alarm blocking during X4:2-XD K15 in

start power
Circuit deactive unit
6.3 Not in use

I000961A
6.4 Separator stop X1:1-2
Circuit active 6.5 Not in use
6.6 Remote/common alarm X2:1-2
6.7 Blocking vibration switch X2:3-4 XS1
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7. Not in use
8. Analog inputs
To simulate the temperature sensor elements

(Pt 100) in 8.1 and 8.2, a resistor can be used.
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
The normal value on the display for function

8.1 and 8.2 should be 60 – 215. Outside the
range 42 – 233 indicates a fault. 000 (or a very
low value) or 255 indicates a serious fault.
A normal value for function 8.3, Reference

4 V should be 195 – 215.
This table shows how to find the fault:

“Temperature sensor error”: alarm code “EEE” Possible causes
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
8.3 Reference 4 V 000 000 195 – 215 195 – 215
8.4 Not in use
Function Terminal Unit Displayed value
8.5 Calibration X10 TT2 0 = OK E = Error
8.6 Calibration X11 TT1 0 = OK E = Error
For instance, if the display shows “000” for

function 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3, it must be either a
blown fuse or A/D converter fault. Check it in
this order:
1. If the fuse is blown, replace it.
2. If the fuse is correct, replace the control
module.
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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
N.B. After the test, remove the terminal

jumpers and connect communication
cables.
10. Test of EPROM (rear circuit board)
I000941A
11. Test of internal RAM in CPU
Circuit correct
(rear circuit board
12. Test of external RAM in CPU

(rear circuit board)
13. Test of IC 8255 I/O port I000951A

Circuit fault
(rear circuit board)
14. Low reference analog input

(internal)
A value between 42 and 66 is displayed,

when it is correct.
15. High reference analog input

(internal)
A value between 220 and 310 is displayed,

when it is correct.
1810144-02 33
16. Transducer signal (internal)
The display shows 100 ± ∼50 with oil

inside the WT 200 and 55 ± 10 with air,
when it is correct.
17. Not in use
18. Not in use
N.B. Stop the test program by switching

power off-on.
34 1810144-02

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LOPX Separation System

Alarms and Fault Finding

Printed Nov 1998

Alfa Laval Marine & Power

Not following the instructions can result in

A summary of the safety information is found in the Safety chapter

1 Scope 1 4 Alarm Tests 25

2 EPC Signs 3 5 Test Program 27

3 Alarms 5 5.1 How to Start the

3.5 LED and Display Alarms and

3.6 Display Alarms and Fault

The alarms, alarm tests and the test program

Including the EPC-400 control unit with

PROM (front circuit board):31830-6210-1

The control unit signs for the LOPX

Monitoring functions (options)

3.1 Alarm Functions

If there is more than one alarm at the same

3.2 Alarm Reset

Never return to the EPC-400 control

Never reset an alarm without first

3.3 Alarm Survey

High Oil Pressure 8

Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow) 9

Sludge Discharge Failure 10

Water Transducer Fault 11

High or Low Oil Temperature (Op-

Temperature Sensor Error (Op-

Countdown Timer Alarm 23

3.4 LED Alarms and Fault

3.4.1 High Oil Pressure

Cause Corrective action

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset

Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.

Alarm diode (PS41) flashes. Alarm diode off.

3.4.2 Low Oil Pressure (Low Flow)

Too low oil feed. Check the oil feed pump.

Leakage from bowl. See “Separator Manual”.

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset

Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.

Alarm diode (PS42) flashes. Alarm diode off.

V1 is set for oil recirculation. V1 is set for oil feed to separator.

3.4.3 Sludge Discharge Failure

Opening water valve (MV15) damaged. Check MV15.

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset

Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.

Alarm diode flashes. Alarm diode off.

3.4.4 Water Transducer Fault

Loose connection between transducer test circuit Check connections.

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic actions after alarm reset

Main alarm flashes. Main alarm off.

Alarm diode flashes. Alarm diode off.

3.4.5 Emergency Stop

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic action after alarm reset

The separator is stopped and the heater turned off.

Oil feed through the heater and separator stays on for

The separator bowl must be manually

3.4.6 Vibrations (Option)

Automatic actions at alarm Automatic action after alarm reset

The separator is stopped and the heater turned off.

Oil feed through the heater and separator stays on for

The separator bowl must be manually

3.4.7 Heater Fault