INSTRMENT AIR COMPRESSOR.

WD22

Compressor running loaded

Compressor running loaded means that the inlet valve is open and the compressor is producing
compressed air.
As the compressor starts and the motor switches from star to delta connection, the control valve
(1) of the inlet valve activates. A partial vacuum is formed in the suction line, the inlet valve opens a
bit, and the compressor starts delivering. As the pressure rises in the oil separator, the inlet valve is
fully opened by the increasing pressure above the piston, and the compressor starts running at full
capacity.

Compressor runnig unloaded

Compressor runnig unloaded means that the inlet valve is closed and the compressor is not
producing compressed air. To decrease power consumption, the oil separator is blown down.
As soon as the discharge pressure reaches the set maximum, solenoid valve (1) opens the passage
along the inlet valve piston, and the spring closes the valve plate.
At the same time, solenoid valve (2) starts oil separator blow down. Solenoid valve (2) directs some
of the blow down air back to the air end inlet to lower the otherwise high level of noise caused by
an unloaded compressor.

Automatic start-stop mechanism

If no compressed air is needed, the controller stops the compressor after a pre-set time. As soon as
the system pressure reaches the set minimum (=loading pressure), the compressor restarts
automatically.
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