8 Operation

8.1 Switching On and Off

8 Operation
8.1 Switching On and Off
Always switch the machine on with the «ON» key and off with the «OFF» key.
A power supply disconnecting device has been installed by the user.

Fig. 16 Switching On and Off

1 Machine ON LED (green) 3 «OFF» key
2 «ON» key 8 Controller ON LED (green)

8.1.1 Switching on
Precondition No personnel are working on the machine,
All access doors and panels are closed and secure.

1. Switch on the power supply disconnecting device.

After the controller has carried out a self-test, the green Power ON LED lights continuously.
2. Press the «ON» key.
The green Machine ON LED lights continuously.
If a power failure occurs, the machine is not prevented from automatic re-starting.
It can start automatically again as soon as power is restored.

Result The compressor motor starts as soon as system pressure is lower than the setpoint pressure (cut-
out pressure).

8.1.2 Switching off

Depending on current operating condition, the machine shuts down after a protective run-on peri‐
od.

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8.2 Switching off in an emergency and switching on again

LOAD IDLE
The machine switches to IDLE. The motor stops immediately.
The Machine ON LED flashes. The Machine ON LED extinguishes.
The drive motor comes to a stop after
about 15 seconds.
The Machine ON LED extinguishes.

Tab. 48 Switching off with/without run-on time.

1. Press the «OFF» key.

The machine is ready to operate as soon as the Machine ON LED is extinguished. The ma‐
chine can be started again.
2. Switch off and lock out the power supply disconnecting device.
The machine is switched off and isolated from the mains supply. The Controller Power LED ex‐
tinguishes.

8.2 Switching off in an emergency and switching on again

The EMERGENCY STOP push-button is located below the control panel.

Fig. 17 Switching off in an emergency

9 EMERGENCY STOP control device:

Switching off

➤ Press the EMERGENCY STOP control device.

Result The EMERGENCY STOP button remains latched after actuation.

The compressor's pressure system is vented and the machine is prevented from automatically re-
starting.

Switching on

Precondition The fault has been rectified

1. Turn the EMERGENCY STOP device in the direction of the arrow to unlatch it.
2. Acknowledge any existing alarm messages.

Result The machine can now be started again.

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8.3 Setting parameters

8.3 Setting parameters

If a password is needed it is requested automatically.
Every action can be cancelled with the «escape» key.
If no key is pressed for ten seconds in the edit mode, the display automatically returns to the
previous mode.
Restarting the controller is not necessary. Edited parameters are immediately effective.
Network pressure and airend discharge temperature are neither updated nor displayed whilst
in the edit mode.

Entering the edit mode

1. Scroll with the «UP»/«DOWN» keys until the desired parameter appears in line 3.
2. Depress the «enter» key for at least 3 seconds.

Result Depending on the parameter, either the displayed value or the the first character of the required
password flashes.

Changing a parameter that is not password protected

Precondition The current parameter setting flashes.

➤ Use the «UP»/«DOWN» keys to change the value of the parameter and confirm with «enter».

Changing a password protected parameter

Some parameters can only be edited after a password has been entered.
Password: BASIC
This password will be automatically reset if no key is pressed within 5 minutes.

Precondition The first character flashes.

1. Select the first character with the «UP»/«DOWN» key and confirm with «enter».
The next character flashes.
2. Repeat until all characters have been entered.
When the correct password is entered the parameters are displayed.
3. Use the «UP»/«DOWN» keys to change the value of the parameter and confirm with «enter».

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8.4 Acknowledging alarm and warning messages

8.4 Acknowledging alarm and warning messages

Fig. 18 Acknowledging messages

10 Warning LED (yellow)
11 Alarm LED (red)
12 «Acknowledge» key

Alarm message

Messages are displayed on the "new value" principle:

■ Message received: LED flashes
■ Message acknowledged: LED lights
■ Message gone: LED extinguished

or

■ Message received: LED flashes

■ Message gone: LED flashes
■ Message reset: LED extinguished

➤ Rectify the fault and acknowledge the message with the «acknowledge» key.
alarm LED extinguishes.
The machine is now ready to start again.

Warning message

■ Message coming: LED flashes

■ Message gone: LED extinguished

➤ Rectify fault or carry out maintenance.

The Warning LED extinguishes as soon as the cause of the warning is rectified.

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9.1 Basic instructions

9 Fault Recognition and Rectification

9.1 Basic instructions
The following tables are intended to assist in locating faults.

There are 3 types of fault:

■ Alarm: red LED flashes - see chapter 9.2.
■ Warning: yellow LED lights- see chapter 9.3.
■ Other faults: no indication - see chapter 9.4.

The messages valid for your machine are dependent on the controller and individual equipment.
1. Do not attempt fault rectification measures other than those given in this manual!
2. In all other cases:
Have the fault rectified by an authorized KAESER service representative.

9.2 Alarm messages (machine shut down)

The fault code appears in the 4th line of the display field.
A sticker with symbols on the machine explains the fault code.

Fault Symbol Meaning Remedy

code
1 EMERGENCY STOP push-button ➤ Unlatch the EMERGENCY STOP
pressed. push-button
Interlocked access door open or ➤ Close the access door or fit the panel.
panel (if present) removed.
2 Motor alarm ➤ Check the setting of the overload pro‐
Overload protection of drive or fan tection cut-out / motor overload pro‐
motor (if fitted). tection switch.
On machine with frequency-control‐ ➤ Change the oil separator cartridge.
led drive: ➤ Check minimum pressure/check
Alarm in the frequency converter. valve.
➤ Have the frequency converter
checked by an authorised KAESER
service representative.
3 There is build-up of back pressure: ➤ Changeover phase lines L1 and L2.
■ incorrect direction of motor rota‐ ➤ Replace drive belts.
tion ➤ Have the frequency converter
■ drive belts parted checked by an authorised
■ Compressor not venting correct‐ KAESER Service Technician.
ly at STANDSTILL
■ Back-pressure switch defective

Brief interruption of power supply.

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9.3 Warning messages

Fault Symbol Meaning Remedy

code
4 Maximum permissible airend dis‐ ➤ Clean the radiator.
charge temperature exceeded. ➤ Maintain sufficient distance between
the cooling air inlet and exhaust
openings and any wall. Check the
cooling oil level.
➤ Ensure that the permissible room
temperature is not exceeded.
➤ Change the oil filter.
5 Fault in the refrigeration dryer. ➤ Clean the refrigerant condenser.
➤ Ensure adequate ventilation.
➤ Install an extractor fan.
6 Defective analog input (pressure or ➤ Check lines and connections.
temperature sensor).

7 Maximum permissible temperature ➤ Ensure adequate ventilation.

of the controller housing exceeded. ➤ Ensure that the permissible room
temperature is not exceeded.
8 – Reserve –

Tab. 49 Alarm indications

9.3 Warning messages

The fault code appears in the 4th line of the display field.
An adhesive label at the machine explains the fault code using symbols.

Fault Symbol Meaning Remedy

code
S Maintenance counter has elapsed. ➤ Carry out maintenance.

p Back pressure present. ➤ Check direction of drive motor ro‐

tation.

T Machine below minimum permissi‐ ➤ Increase room temperature.

ble starting temperature.

i Pressure relief valve check mode ➤ Check pressure relief valve.

switched on. ➤ Deactivate check mode.

Tab. 50 Warning messages

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9.4 Other Faults

9.4 Other Faults

Fault Possible cause Remedy
Machine runs but produces no Inlet valve not opening or only Call KAESER service represen‐
compressed air. opening partially. tative.
Venting valve not closing. Call KAESER service represen‐
tative.
Leaks in the pressure system. Check pipework and connec‐
tions for leaks and tighten any
loose fittings.
Air consumption is greater than Check the air system for leaks.
the capacity of the compressor. Shut down the consumer(s).

Hose coupling or maintenance Remove coupling or mainte‐

hose still plugged into the nance hose.
quick-release coupling on the
oil separator tank.
Cooling oil runs out of the air fil‐ Oil level in the oil separator Drain off oil until the correct lev‐
ter. tank too high. el is reached.
Inlet valve defective. Call KAESER service represen‐
tative.
Compressor switches between Air receiver too small. Increase size of air receiver.
LOAD and IDLE more than Airflow into the compressed air Increase air pipe diameters.
twice per minute. network restricted. Check filter elements.
The differential between cut-in Check switching differential.
and cut-out pressure too is
small.
Cooling oil leaking into the floor Hose coupling or maintenance Remove coupling or mainte‐
pan. hose still plugged into the nance hose.
quick-release coupling on the
oil separator tank.
Oil cooler leaking. Call KAESER service represen‐
tative.
Leaking joints. Tighten joints.
Replace seals.
Cooling oil consumption too Unsuitable oil is being used. Use SIGMA FLUID cooling oil.
high. Oil separator cartridge split. Change the oil separator car‐
tridge.
Oil level in the oil separator Drain off oil until the correct lev‐
tank too high. el is reached.
Oil return line clogged. Check dirt trap in the return
line.

Tab. 51 Other faults and actions

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