Series Series Series: Operator Manual Anual
Series Series Series: Operator Manual Anual
June, 2015
Rev. B
Nx Series
iCommand – Basic Controller
Operator Manual
WARNING
Personal injury and/or equipment damage will be result by failing to pay attention to the vital safety information and instructions
in this manual. Carefully read, understand, and retain all safety information and instructions before operating this compressor.
General information
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Table of contents
1 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Symbols in these instructions ........................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Proper use ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 General safety ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Safety devices ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Position of the safety devices ................................................................................................... 7
1.4.2 Description of the installed safety devices ............................................................................... 8
1.5 Environmental protection ............................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Instructions on the machine .......................................................................................................... 9
3 Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
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Safety
1 Safety
This section is a summary of import ant safety
aspects to ensure optimum protection of the CAUTION!
personnel and safe and trouble-free operation. This combination of symbol and signal
The owner, lessor or operator of this com- word indicates a possibly hazardous
pressor is hereby notified a nd forewarned that situation which may cause minor or
failure to observe these safety precautions may light injuries if not avoided.
result in injury and/or property damage.
FS Curtis does not mean to imply that the following
safety precautions are all-inclusive or that the NOTICE!
observance of these precautions will prevent all
injury or property damage. This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly hazardous
FS Curtis expressly disclaims responsibility or
situation which may cause material
liability for any injury or property damage caused by
damage if not avoided or possible
failure to follow these specified precautions or by
hazards for the environment.
failure to exercise ordinary caution and due care
required in operating or handling this equipment
even though not expressly specified.
Safety instructions in action sequences
Safety instructions may relate to certain, individual
1.1 Symbols in these instructions instructions for actions. These safety instructions
Safety instructions are embedded in the instruction for action so that
they do not interrupt the flow of reading when
The safety instructions and safety information in
performing the action. The signal words described
these instructions are denoted by symbols. The
above are used.
safety instructions are prefaced by signal words
which express the extent of the risk. Example:
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Safety
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Safety
Claims of any type for damage due to misuse are 1.4 Safety devices
excluded.
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Safety
1.4.2 Description of the installed Do not change the pressure setting of the
pressure relief valve, restrict the function of the
safety devices relief valve or replace the relief valve with a
Emergency stop button plug.
NOTICE!
Danger to the environment from
incorrect handling of pollutants!
Incorrect handling of pollutants,
particularly incorrect waste disposal,
may cause serious damage to the
Fig. 2: Emergency stop button environment.
- Always observe the instructions
By pressing the emergency stop button, the
below regarding handling and
machine is stopped by an immediate switching off of
disposal of pollutants.
the power supply. After an emergency stop button
has been pressed, it must be unlocked by turning it - Take the appropriate actions
so that switching on is possible. immediately if pollutants escape
accidentally into the environment. If
in doubt, inform the responsible
WARNING!
municipal authorities about the
Danger to life from an unauthorized
damage and ask about the
restart!
appropriate actions to be taken.
An uncontrolled restart of the machine
may cause serious injuries including
death. The following chemicals are used:
- Before switching the machine back
Oil
on, make sure the cause of the
emergency stop has been removed Oils can contain substances that are harmful to the
and all safety devices have been environment. They must not be allowed to escape
installed and function properly. into the environment. Catch replaced oils in suitable
containers and dispose of in accordance with
- Do not unlock the EMERGENCY-
applicable local, state and federal regulations
STOP button until there is no more
danger.
Lubricants
Lubricants such as greases and oils can contain
Relief valves
harmful substances. They must not be allowed to
Relief valves are unburdening equipment for areas escape into the environment. Dispose of lubricants
under pressure such as boilers, pressure vessels in accordance with applicable local, state and
and pipes. In case of an impermissible pressure federal regulations.
increase, relief valves bleed off gases, vapors or
liquids into the atmosphere.
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Safety
WARNING!
Danger of injury from illegible
symbols!
Stickers and signs can become dirty or
otherwise obscured over time, with the
result that dangers cannot be
recognized and the necessary
operating instructions cannot be
complied with. This, in turn, poses a
risk of injury.
- All safety, warning and operating
instructions must always be
maintained in a completely legible
condition.
- Damaged signs or stickers must be
replaced immediately.
Direction of rotation
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Safety
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iCommand - Basic
2 ICOMMAND - BASIC
2.1 Overview of ICOMMAND - BASIC
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iCommand - Basic
Operating Description
mode
Automatic After reaching the switch-off pressure, the
operation system switches to idle for the duration of the
idle time (run-on). After the run-on time has
elapsed, the motor switches off. The
compressor can start up by itself at any time if
the machine drops below the switch-on
pressure.
Basic load The switch on/off pressure set is not taken into
switching account by the controller. The compressor is
mode (BLS controlled by a superior controller.
mode)
Safety pressure The safety pressure is the sum of the set maximum pressure +14 psi. If
the pressure exceeds the value of the safety pressure, the compressor
is switched off with a fault message. If the maximum pressure is
exceeded by 7 psi, a warning appears on the display.
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iCommand - Basic
Symbol Description
Motor is running.
Fault present.
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iCommand - Basic
Symbol Description
Operating mode automatic/optional automatic active.
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iCommand - Basic
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iCommand - Basic
Remaining time oil liquid and oil liquid filter [10] [kh]
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
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iCommand - Basic
Submenu for selection parameters The submenu for selection parameters appears for all codes for which
(operating mode example) there is an opportunity to select between different, specified setting
values. For the setting of the operating mode, e.g., it is possible to
select from among three specified values/operating modes.
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iCommand - Basic
Submenu for value parameters The submenu for value parameters appears for all codes through
(switch-on pressure example) which a parameter can be changed without selection possibility. For
the switch-on pressure, e.g., only the value of the switch-on pressure
can be changed.
1 Value range
2 Parameter number
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6. Press .
7.
There are three values from which to choose:
- 0: Automatic operation
- 1: Load/idle operation
- 2: Optional automatic
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6.
There are two values from which to choose:
- 0: Automatic restart OFF
- 1: Automatic restart ON
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6.
There are three values from which to choose:
- 0: On-site operation
- 1: Remote control
- 2: BLS-OK
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6. Press .
7.
The adjustment range for the switch-on pressure is,
with switch-off pressure set at the factory, between 80
psi and 155 psi.
The set value was saved and the submenu for setting the
switch-off pressure appears on the display.
9.
The adjustment range for the switch-off pressure is, with
switch-on pressure set at the factory, between 100 psi and
175 psi. The upper limit for the switch-off pressure is equal
to the maximum pressure.
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6.
There are two values from which to choose:
- 0: Basic load switching mode is switched off
- 1: Basic load switching mode is switched on
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6.
There are three values from which to choose:
- 0: bar
- 1: MPa
- 2: psi (pounds per square inch)
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
6.
There are three values from which to choose:
- 0: °C
- 1: °F
- 2: K
The set value is saved and the code input menu appears on
the display again.
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iCommand - Basic
2. Press .
3. Press .
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iCommand - Basic
1 Fault abbreviation
2 Fault number
3 Fault symbol
If a fault occurs during operation, a fault message (Fig. 9) and the fault
symbol appear on the display. If a fault occurs, the compressor
switches off.
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iCommand - Basic
73 Mot t Motor temperature too high Let motor cool off Trained
person
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iCommand - Basic
1 Warning symbol
2 Warning number
If an unexpected change to parameters occurs during operation, a
warning message and the warning symbol appear on the display.
However, in comparison to the fault message, the compressor does
not switch off.
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iCommand - Basic
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iCommand - Basic
NOTICE!
Danger of property damage due to improperly
performed fault remedy/maintenance work!
Acknowledgement of fault and warning messages
without properly-executed fault remedy/maintenance
work can cause severe damage to the compressor on
through to total failure.
- Only have fault remedy/maintenance work performed
by qualified personnel.
- Only acknowledge fault and warning messages if fault
remedy/maintenance work has been performed
properly.
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Index
3 Index
Acknowledging a warning message .................. 34 Set Basic load switching mode ..........................26
Calling up the code input menu ......................... 17 Switch the temperature unit ...............................28
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