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3 Elektronikon regulator type overview

3.1 Elektronikon® controller type overview

Type overview
Depending on the manufacturing date or the ordered configuration, the compressor is equipped
with
• the Elektronikon controller
• the Elektronikon Graphic controller
• the Elektronikon GraphicPlus controller

Elektronikon controller

Elektronikon Graphic controller for fixed speed compressors

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Elektronikon Graphic controller for variable speed drive (VSD) compressors

Elektronikon GraphicPlus controller for fixed speed compressors

Elektronikon GraphicPlus controller for variable speed drive (VSD) compressors

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4 Elektronikon regulator

4.1 Elektronikon® regulator

Control panel

Introduction
In general, the Elektronikon regulator has following functions:
• Controlling the compressor
• Protecting the compressor
• Monitoring components subject to service
• Automatic restart after voltage failure (made inactive)

Automatic control of compressor operation

The regulator maintains the net pressure between programmable limits by automatically loading
and unloading the compressor. A number of programmable settings, e.g. the unloading and
loading pressures, the minimum stop time and the maximum number of motor starts are taken
into account.
The regulator stops the compressor whenever possible to reduce the power consumption and
restarts it automatically when the net pressure decreases. In case the expected unloading period
is too short, the compressor is kept running to prevent too short standstill periods.

A number of time-based automatic start/stop commands may be programmed. Take into

account that a start command will be executed (if programmed and activated), even
after manually stopping the compressor.

Protecting the compressor

Shut-down

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Several sensors are provided on the compressor. If one of these measurements exceeds the
programmed shut-down level, the compressor will be stopped. This will be indicated on display
(1) and general alarm LED (2) will blink.
Remedy the trouble and reset the message. See also the Status data menu.

Before remedying, consult the Safety precautions.

Shut-down warning
A shut-down warning level is a programmable level below the shut-down level.
If one of the measurements exceeds the programmed shut-down warning level, a message will
appear on display (1) and general alarm LED (2) will light up, to warn the operator that the shut-
down warning level is exceeded.
The message disappears as soon as the warning condition disappears.

Service warning
A number of service operations are grouped (called Level A, B, C, ...). Each level has a
programmed time interval. If a time interval is exceeded, a message will appear on display (1) to
warn the operator to carry out the service actions belonging to that level.

Automatic restart after voltage failure

The regulator has a built-in function to automatically restart the compressor if the voltage is
restored after voltage failure. For compressors leaving the factory, this function is made inactive.
If desired, the function can be activated. Consult the Atlas Copco Customer Centre.

If activated and provided the regulator was in the automatic operation mode, the
compressor will automatically restart if the supply voltage to the module is restored
within a programmed time period.
The power recovery time (the period within which the voltage must be restored to have
an automatic restart) can be set between 1 and 3600 seconds or to “Infinite”. If the
power recovery time is set to “Infinite”, the compressor will always restart after a voltage
failure, no matter how long it takes to restore the voltage. A restart delay can also be
programmed, allowing e.g. two compressors to be restarted one after the other.

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4.2 Control panel

Elektronikon regulator

Control panel

Parts and functions

Reference Designation Function

1 Start button Button to start the compressor. LED (8) lights up
indicating that the Elektronikon regulator is
operative.
2 Display Shows messages about the compressor operating
condition, a service need or a fault.
3 Scroll keys Keys to scroll upwards or downwards through the
display.
4 Tabulator key Key to select the parameter indicated by the
horizontal arrow. Only the parameters followed by an
arrow pointing to the right can be modified.
5 Function keys Keys to control and program the compressor.
6 Voltage on LED Indicates that the voltage is switched on.
7 General alarm LED Is lit if a shut-down warning condition exists or
maintenance is required.
7 General alarm LED Flashes if a shut-down condition exists, if an
important sensor is out of order or after an
emergency stop.
8 Automatic operation LED Indicates that the regulator is automatically
controlling the compressor.
9 Stop button Button to stop the compressor. LED (8) goes out.
S2 Emergency stop button Push button to stop the compressor immediately in
the event of an emergency. After remedying the
trouble, unlock the button by pulling it out.

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4.3 Function keys

Control panel

Function keys
The keys (1) are used:
• To manually load/unload the compressor (not for VSD compressors)
• To call up or to program settings
• To reset a motor overload, shut-down or service message, or an emergency stop
• To access all data collected by the regulator
The functions of the keys vary depending on the displayed menu. The actual function is indicated
just above the relevant key. The most common functions are listed below:

Designation Function
“Add” To add compressor start/stop commands (day/hour)
“Back” To return to a previously shown option or menu
“Cancel” To cancel a programmed setting when programming parameters
“Delete” To delete compressor start/stop commands
“Help” To find the Atlas Copco internet address
“Limits” To show limits for a programmable setting
“Load” To load the compressor manually
“Mainscreen” To return from a menu to the main screen
“Menu” Starting from the main screen, to have access to the submenus
“Menu” Starting from a submenu, to return to a previous menu
“Modify” To modify programmable settings
“Program” To program modified settings
“Reset” To reset a timer or message
“Return” To return to a previously shown option or menu
“Unload” To unload the compressor manually
“Extra” To find the module configuration of the regulator

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4.4 Scroll keys

Control panel

The keys (1) allow the operator to scroll through the display.
As long as a downwards pointing arrow is shown at the utmost right position of the display, the
scroll key with the same symbol can be used to see the next item.
As long as an upwards pointing arrow is shown at the utmost right position of the display, the
scroll key with the same symbol can be used to see the previous item.
When the scroll key is kept pressed, the scrolling is continued.

4.5 Emergency stop button

Control panel

In case of emergency, press button (S2) to stop the compressor immediately.

At the occurrence of an emergency stop, the compressor element is stopped immediately and the
solenoid valve will be deactivated by Elektronikon ® regulator. No unload status is reached. The
check valve prevents oil flow back from reversed rotation of the compressor element.

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Before starting any maintenance or repairs, wait until the compressor has
stopped and open the isolating switch (customer's installation) to switch off the
voltage to the compressor.
Close the air outlet valve and open the manual condensate drain valves to
depressurize the air system.
Apply all relevant Safety precautions.

4.6 External compressor status indication

Warning

Stop the compressor and switch off the voltage before connecting external equipment.
Consult the Safety precautions.

Connections for external compressor status indication

Terminal strip (1X7) is fitted with auxiliary contacts for external indication of:

Indication Relay Terminals on strip 1X1 Maximum load

Automatic operation K07 11-12 10 A / 230 V AC
Warning K08 13-14 10 A / 230 V AC
Shut-down K09 15-16 10 A / 230 V AC
Compressor loaded K11 19-20 10 A / 230 V AC
Compressor running K21 17-18 10 A / 230 V AC

4.7 Control programs

Description
In order to facilitate programming and controlling, menu-driven control programs have been
implemented in the regulator.

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Menu flow for ZR/ZT 110 up to ZR/ZT 275 and ZR 300 up to ZR 750 (simplified)

Main menu

Program Function
Main screen Shows in short the operation status of the compressor. Is the gateway to all
functions.

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Program Function
“Status data” Calls up the status of the compressor protection functions (shut-down, shut-down
warning, service warning and warning). Resets a shut-down, motor overload and
service condition.
“Measured data” Calls up the data currently measured and the status of a number of inputs.
“Counters” Calls up the running hours, regulator (module) hours and number of motor starts.
“Test” Display test.
“Modify parameters” Modifies the settings for:
• Parameters (e.g. loading and unloading pressures)
• Protections (e.g. temperature shut-down level)
• Service plans (timers for service plans)
• Clock functions (automatic compressor start/stop/pressure band commands)
• Configuration (time, date, display language,...)
“Service” Calls up service plans and resets the timers after carrying out the service actions
belonging to a plan.
“Saved data” Calls up the saved data: last shut-down, last emergency stop data.
“Unload/Load” Loads and unloads the compressor manually.

4.8 Calling up menus

Description

Control panel

When the voltage is switched on, the Main screen is shown automatically.
Example of Main screen of ZR 110 up to ZR 750

“Compressor Outlet” 7.5 bar

.
“Automatically Loaded”
“Menu” “Unload”
F1 F2 F3

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After pressing the “Menu” (F1) key, the option “Status Data” will be followed by a
horizontal arrow:
• Either press the tabulator key (2) to select this menu,
• or use the arrow down key (1) until the desired submenu is followed by a horizontal arrow
and then press the tabulator key (2) to select this menu.
The arrow down key (1) can be used for a quick look at the actual compressor status.

4.9 Main screen menu

Function

Control panel

The Main screen menu shows the status of the compressor operation and is the gateway to all
functions implemented in the regulator.

Procedure
The Main screen is shown automatically when the voltage is switched on.
If the function or arrow keys (1, 2 and 3) are not used for some minutes, the regulator will
automatically return to the Main screen.
Whenever displayed on a submenu screen, press the “Mainscreen” (F1) key to return to the Main
screen.
Example of Main screen of ZR 110 up to ZR 750

“Compressor Outlet” 7.5 bar

.
“Automatically Loaded”
“Menu” “Unload”
F1 F2 F3

The display indicates:

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• The name of the sensor and its actual reading

• Messages regarding the compressor operating condition
• Just above the function keys (3), the actual functions of these keys

4.10 Status data menu

Warning

Before starting any maintenance or repairs, press the stop button (4), wait until the
compressor has stopped, press the red emergency stop button and open the isolating
switch (customer's installation) to switch off the voltage to the compressor.
Close the air outlet valve and depressurize the air system.

Function

Control panel

The Status data submenu gives information regarding the status of the compressor protection
functions (shut-down, shut-down warning and service warning) and allows resetting of a shut-
down, motor overload and service condition.

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1): the option “Status Data” will be followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2).

No message exists
• General alarm LED (1) is out and the message on the display will indicate that all conditions
are normal:

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“All Conditions Are OK”

.
.
“Menu” “Help”
F1 F2 F3

A shut-down message exists

• In case the compressor is shut down, LED (1) will blink.
• In case of a shut-down due to too high a temperature at the outlet of the compressor
element:

“Element Outlet” 114˚C

.
“Shutdown” “Maximum” 110˚C
“Menu”*** “Help” ***”Reset”
F1 F2 F3

• The indicators (***) are blinking. The screen shows the actual reading and the shut-down
setting.
• It remains possible to scroll through other menus, e.g. to check the values of other
parameters.
When returning to the “Status Data” menu, the option “Shutdowns” will blink. This option can
be selected by pressing the tabulator key (2) to return to the above shut-down screen.

Shut-down reset
• Switch off the voltage and remedy the trouble. After remedying and when the shut-down
condition has disappeared, switch on the voltage and press the key “Reset” (F3).
• Press the keys “Menu” and “Mainscreen” to return to the Main screen and restart the
compressor by means of start button (3).

A shut-down warning message exists

A shut-down warning level is a programmable level below the shut-down level.
• If a shut-down warning exists, LED (1) is alight. The Main screen will change into a screen
similar to the one below:

“Compressor Outlet” 7.0 bar

.
*** “Shutdown Warning” ***
“Menu”*** ***”Unload”
F1 F2 F3

• The message “Shutdown Warning” appears.

• Press the key “Menu” (F1) and the tabulator key (2) to select the “Status data” menu; the
option “Protection” is blinking.

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• Scroll to this option and select it by pressing the tabulator key (2). A screen similar to the
one below appears:

“Element 1 Outlet” 103˚C

.
“Shutd. Warn.” “Maximum” 100˚C
“Menu”*** ***
F1 F2 F3

• The screen indicates that the temperature at the outlet of compressor element 1 exceeds
the programmed shut-down warning level.
• If necessary, stop the compressor by means of stop button (4) and wait until it has stopped.
• Switch off the voltage, inspect and remedy.
• The warning message will disappear automatically as soon as the warning condition
disappears.

A service warning exists

• LED (1) is alight. The Main screen will change into a screen similar to the one below:

“Compressor Outlet” 7.0 bar

.
“*Service Required*”
“Menu”*** ***”Unload”
F1 F2 F3

• The indicators (***) are blinking and the service warning message appears.
• Press the key Menu (F1) and the tabulator key (2) to select the “Status data” menu: the
option “Service” is blinking.
• Scroll to this option and select it by pressing the tabulator key (2); two options may blink:
• “Inputs”: if the programmed service level of a component is exceeded (e.g. the
maximum pressure drop of the air filter).
• “Plan”: if a service plan interval is exceeded.
• Stop the compressor and switch off the voltage.
• In case the service message was referring to “Inputs” (air filter): replace the filter, switch on
the voltage, scroll in the “Status Data” menu to “Inputs” and press the “Reset” key to reset
the service message.
• In case the service message was referring to “Plan”: carry out the service actions related to
the indicated plans. Reset the timers of the related plans. Contact your Atlas Copco
Customer Centre. See Service menu.

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4.11 Measured data menu

Control panel

Function
To call up information regarding the actually measured data and the status of some inputs such
as the motor overload protection. Consult the menu flow in section Control programs.

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Measured Data” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• By pressing the scroll keys (1), a number of actually measured data can be found.
• If one of the sensors is linked to a shut-down, service or warning function, both the actually
measured value as well as the corresponding shut-down, warning or service level can be
called up by pressing key (2).

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4.12 Counters menu

Control panel

Function
To call up:
• The running hours
• The loaded hours
• The number of motor starts
• The number of hours the regulator (module) has been under tension
• The number of load cycles

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Counters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2) to activate the menu.
• By pressing the arrow key (1), the above-mentioned data can be found.

Example of a Counters screen

.
“Running Hours” 2455 “hrs”
“Loaded Hours” 1973 “hrs”
“Motor Starts” 945
“Menu”
F1 F2 F3

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4.13 Test menu

Control panel

Function
To carry out a display test, i.e. to check whether the display and LEDs are still intact.
To test the Electronic Water Drains (EWD)

Procedure
• Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu), press the “Menu” (F1) key.
• Press arrow down key (1) until “Test” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the key (2).
To perform a display test:
• If necessary, scroll through the menu until “Display Test” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the key (2).
• 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; the LEDs are lit at the same
time.
• Press the “Menu” key (F1) to return to the submenu.
To test the Electronic Water Drains (on compressors designed for an ambient temperature
of 40 ˚C (104 ˚F):
• Press the arrow down key until the option “Outputs” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2) to activate the menu.
• Press the “Start” key.
• Check that the valve opens for condensate discharge.
• Release the “Start” key after testing.
• Press the “Back” key to return to the previous menu.
• Press the “Menu” key (F1) to return to the submenu.

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4.14 Modify parameters menu

Function
To modify a number of programmable settings:
• Parameters (see section Modifying parameters).
• Protections (see section Modifying protections).
• Service plan settings (see section Modifying service plan settings).
• Clock function settings (see section Modifying clock function settings).
• Configuration settings (see section Modifying configuration settings).

4.15 Modifying parameters

Control panel

Function
To modify a number of parameters. Consult the menu flow in section Control programs.

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• The first item “Parameters” will be followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2): the first items and their settings will appear.
• Press the arrow down key (1) until the parameter to be modified is followed by a horizontal
arrow.

Modifying the loading pressure setpoint

If desired, the operator can program two pressure bands (Loading pressure/Unloading
pressure and Loading pressure 2/Unloading pressure 2).

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• Consult the section Procedure to select “Loading Pressure”.

• The screen shows the current setting. To modify this setting, press the key “Modify” (F2); the
setting will blink.
• The key “Limits” (F2) can be used to find out the limitations for the parameter.
• Use the scroll keys (1) to change the setting.
• Press the key ”Program” (F1) to program the new value or the key “Cancel” (F3) to cancel
the modification operation.
• The procedure to modify other parameters pressure is similar.

The regulator will not accept new values beyond the limitations. Press the key “Limits” to
check the limitations for the parameter. Consult Programmable settings for the most
important settings.

4.16 Modifying protection settings

Control panel

Function
To modify protection settings:
• “Shutdown”, e.g. for the compressor element outlet temperature
• “Shutdown warning”, e.g. for the compressor element outlet temperature
• “Service warning”, e.g. for the maximum pressure drop over the air filter
To check various compressor conditions, e.g. the status of the emergency stop button. Some
parameters cannot be modified.

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the “Menu” (F1) key.
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Modify parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).

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• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Protections” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2): the first items will appear.
• Press the arrow down key (1) until the item to be modified is followed by a horizontal arrow
and press the tabulator key (2).

Modifying settings for the compressor element temperature

• Consult the section Procedure above to select the parameter “Element 1 outlet”.
• The screen (see example below) shows the current temperature on the first line and the
shut-down setting on the third line. To modify the setting, press the “Modify” (F2) key; the
setting will flash.
• The “Limits” (F2) key can be used to find out the limits for the parameter.
• Use the scroll keys (1) to change the setting.
• Press ”Program” (F1) to program the new value or “Cancel” (F3) to cancel the modification
operation.
• The screen (see example below) shows a horizontal arrow indicating that the shut-down
warning value can be modified (the procedure is similar to the description above).
• The procedure to modify other items is similar. For some settings, a delay can be
programmed.

Example of the screen for ZR/ZT compressors

“Element 1 outlet” 178˚C

“Shutdown” “Maximum” 235˚C

“Menu” “Modify”
F1 F2 F3

The regulator will not accept new values beyond the limits. Press the key “Limits” to check
the limits for the parameter. Consult Programmable settings for the most important settings.

4.17 Modifying service plans

Function
To modify the hour intervals for the service levels.

Service plans
The service actions to be carried out are grouped in plans called Service level A, B, C or D.
When reaching an interval, a message will appear on the screen indicating which Service plans
are to be carried out.

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Always consult your Atlas Copco Customer Centre in case any timer should be changed.
The intervals must not exceed the programmed nominal values.

4.18 Programming clock function

Control panel

Function
To program:
• Time-based start/stop commands for the compressor
• Time-based change-over commands for the net pressure band

Programming start, stop and pressure band commands

In this example, the compressor will be programmed as follows:
• On Monday at 06:15 starting in pressure band 1
• On Friday at 18:00 changing over to pressure band 2
• On Saturday at 18:00 stopping
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing tabulator key (2).
• Use the arrow down key (1) to scroll until the option “Clock Function” is followed by a
horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing tabulator key (2); following screen appears:

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“Clock Function”
“Not Activated”
.
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Press the tabulator key (2), following screen appears:

“Monday”
“Tuesday”
“Wednesday”
“Menu” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Use the scroll keys (1) until the day on which a command must be programmed is followed
by a horizontal arrow. Press the tabulator key (2); following screen appears:

--:-- ----------------------
--:-- ----------------------
--:-- ----------------------
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Press the key “Modify” (F2). The first two dashes will flash. Use the scroll keys (1) to enter
“06”. Press the tabulator key (2) to jump to the following two dashes. Use the scroll keys to
enter “15”. Press the tabulator key to jump to the row of dashes. Use the scroll keys to enter
the command “Start Compressor”.
• Press the key “Program” to program the command : “06:15 Start Compressor”.
• Press the arrow down key (1): the horizontal arrow indicates that the second line is
accessible. Press the key “Modify” and modify this line in a similar way to the following
command: ”06:15 Pressure Band 1”.
• Press the key “Menu” (F1) and scroll to “Friday”:

“Thursday”
“Friday”
“Saturday”
“Menu” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Programming the command to change over at 18 o’clock to “Pressure Band2” is carried out
in a similar way as described above.
• Press the key “Menu” (F1) and scroll to “Saturday”. Programming the command “18:00
Compressor Stop” is carried out in a similar way as described above.

Activating/deactivating the timer

• The timer can only be activated if at least one start/stop command is programmed.

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• Starting from the Main screen, press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Use arrow down key (1) until the option “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal
arrow.
• Press the tabulator key (2) to activate the menu.
• Use the arrow down key until the option “Clock Function” is followed by a horizontal arrow,
press the tabulator key (2), following screen appears:

“Clock Function”
“Not Activated”
.
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Press the key “Modify”, “Not Activated” starts blinking.

• Press the arrow down key (1) “Not Activated” changes to “Activated”.
• Press the key “Program”.

It is necessary to program the start/stop commands in successive order timewise. Program

the commands from Monday till Sunday, e.g.:
• 07.30 Start Compressor
• 07.30 Pressure Band 1
• 08.30 Pressure Band 2
• 18.00 Stop Compressor
Make sure that the timer function is activated (“Activated”). If not, the programmed start/
stop commands will not be executed.
The timer can be deactivated again. In this case, the programmed start/stop commands will
not be executed (but remain in the memory of the regulator).

Modifying a command
Suppose the command to stop the compressor on Saturday 18:00 is to be modified, i.e. stopping
at 17 o'clock instead of 18 o'clock.
• Starting from the Main screen, press the key “Menu” (F1), press the arrow down key (1) until
the option “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• Use the arrow down key (1) to scroll until the option “Clock Function” is followed by a
horizontal arrow. Press the tabulator key, following screen appears:

“Clock Function”
“Not Activated”
.
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Press the tabulator key (2), following screen appears:

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“Monday”
“Tuesday”
“Wednesday”
“Menu” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Scroll through the display until “Saturday” is followed by a horizontal arrow. Press the
tabulator key (2). If necessary, scroll through the commands until the command to be
modified is followed by a horizontal arrow. Press the key “Modify”, the first two digits of the
command start blinking. Modify as required using the scroll keys, i.e. in the example above
change “18” into “17” using the arrow up key (1).
• If necessary, press the tabulator key (2) to go to the next field to be modified, the minutes
indication and the start/stop/pressure band indication.
• Press the key “Program” to program the new command or the key “Cancel” to quit without
reprogramming.

Adding a command at the end of an existing list

• Starting from the Main screen, press the key “Menu” (F1), press the arrow down key until the
option “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• Use the arrow down key (1) to scroll until the option “Clock Function” is followed by a
horizontal arrow. Press the tabulator key, following screen appears:

“Clock Function”
“Not Activated”
.
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

Suppose the command to stop the compressor at 18:00 must be added to the list of Monday
• Press the tabulator key (2), following screen appears:

“Monday”
“Tuesday”
“Wednesday”
“Menu” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

• Scroll through the display until “Monday” is followed by a horizontal arrow. Press the
tabulator key (2). Scroll through the compressor start/stop/pressure band commands until
the first empty command line is indicated by the horizontal arrow.
• Press the key “Modify”; the first two digits start blinking. Enter “18:00 Compressor Stop”
using the scroll keys (1) to modify a field and the tabulator key (2) to jump from one field to
another.
• Press the key “Program” to program the new command or the key “Cancel” to quit without
reprogramming.

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Adding a command between two existing commands

Suppose the command “17:00 Pressure Band 2” must be added to the following list:
• 06:00 Start Compressor
• 06:00 Pressure Band 1
• 18:00 Stop Compressor
The regulator does not allow to enter a new command which is situated before the last command
in the list timewise.
Scroll through the display until the command before which the new command must be entered is
followed by a horizontal arrow (in the example above: “18:00 Stop Compressor”) and press the
key “Modify”.
Change this command to the new command (in the example above “17:00 Pressure Band 2”)
Press the arrow down key and add the last command of the list (in the example above “18:00
Stop Compressor” and press the key “Program”.

Deleting a command
• Starting from the Main screen, press the key “Menu” (F1), press the arrow down key until the
option “Modify Parameters” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• Use the scroll keys (1) to scroll until the option “Clock Function” is followed by a horizontal
arrow. Press the tabulator key, following screen appears:

“Clock Function”
“Not Activated”
.
“Menu” “Modify” “Delete”
F1 F2 F3

Deleting all commands

• Press the key “Delete” in the screen above. A question to confirm the deleting operation will
appear.
Deleting all commands of a specific day
• Scroll through the display until the desired day is followed by a horizontal arrow. Press the
key “Delete”, a question to confirm the deleting operation will appear.
Deleting a specific command
• Scroll through the display until the command to be deleted is followed by a horizontal arrow.
Press the key “Delete”, a question to confirm the deleting operation will appear.

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4.19 Modifying configuration settings

Control panel

Function
To modify a number of parameters. Consult the menu flow in section Control programs.

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Modify Parameters” is followed by an arrow pointing to
the right.
• Activate the menu by pressing tabulator key (2).
• Press the arrow down key (1) to scroll until “Configuration” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing tabulator key (2): the first item will appear. Scroll through the
display until the option to be modified is followed by a horizontal arrow. Select the option by
pressing the tabulator key (2).
• In case of the option “Time”, the second line on the screen indicates the actual setting, e.g.
“14:30”. To modify this setting, press the key “Modify” (F2); the first field “14” will blink.
• Use the scroll keys (1) to change the setting, then press the tabulator key (2) to go to the
next field “30”. The setting of this field can now be modified using the scroll keys (1).
• Press the key ”Program” (F1) to program the new value or the key “Cancel” (F3) to cancel
the modification operation (the original value will be retained).
• The procedure to modify other parameters is similar.

Programming compressor control modes

The compressor can be controlled locally, remotely or via a local area network (LAN).

Procedure
• Activate the menu “Configuration” as described above.
• Scroll through the display until the option “C.C.M.” is indicated and press the “Modify” key.
Following screen appears:

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“C.C.M.” “Local Control”
.
“Program” “Cancel”
F1 F2 F3

• “Local Control” is blinking, use the scroll keys (1) to select the desired control mode.
• Press the key “Program” to program the new control mode or “Cancel” to quit without
reprogramming.

4.20 Service menu

Control panel

Function
• To reset the service plans which are carried out.
• To check when the next service plans are to be carried out.
• To find out which service plans were carried out previously.

Service plans
A number of service operations are grouped (called Level A, Level B, etc...). Each level stands
for a number of service actions to be carried out at the time intervals programmed in the
Elektronikon regulator.
When a service plan interval is reached, a message will appear on the screen, see section Status
data. After carrying out the service actions related to the indicated levels, the timers are to be
reset.

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Example

Service plans Intervals

Service plan A Every 4000 running hours
Service plan B Every 8000 running hours
Service plan C Every 16000 running hours

Service actions according to Intervals

Service plan A 4000 running hours
Service plan A and B 8000 running hours
Service plan A 12000 running hours
Service plan A, B and C 16000 running hours
... ...

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).
• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Service” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing tabulator key (2).
• A screen similar to the one below appears:

“Service Timer”
“Running Hours”
7971 “hrs”
“Menu” “Reset”
F1 F2 F3

• The screen shows that the total compressor running time is 7971 hours.
• Press the tabulator key (2), following screen appears:

“Next Timer”
“Level” AB
8000 “hrs”
“Back” “Reset”
F1 F2 F3

• The screen shows that the next service plans to be carried out are plans A and B and that
these plans are to be carried out every 8000 running hours.
• Press the arrow down key (1) to find out which service plans were carried out previously,
following screen appears:

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“Previous Timer”
“Level” A
4008 “hrs”
“Back”
F1 F2 F3

• The screen shows that plan A was carried out at 4008 running hours.
• Stop the compressor, switch off the voltage and carry out the service operations related to
the indicated service plans, see section Preventive maintenance schedule.
• Switch on the voltage and scroll to the “Next Timer” service screen.
• Press the “Reset” button (F3). Confirm the question for resetting.

The “Reset” button only appears when the “Next Timer” level is almost reached.

After pressing the arrow down key in the “Service Timer” screen, the “Life Time” hours are
shown, i.e. the number of hours elapsed since initial programming ex-factory. This timer is
not taken into account.

4.21 Saved data menu

Control panel

Function
To call up some data saved by the regulator. These data are:
• Last shut-down data
• Last emergency stop data

Procedure
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen menu):
• Press the key “Menu” (F1).

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• Press the arrow down key (1) until “Saved Data” is followed by a horizontal arrow.
• Activate the menu by pressing the tabulator key (2).
• The first option is shown “Last shutdown 1”.
• Press the tabulator key (2) to find out the date, time and other data reflecting the status of
the compressor at the last shut-down.
• If desired, scroll through the other items.

4.22 Programmable settings

Parameters

Minimum Factory Maximum

setting setting setting
Load delay time (star-delta) sec 3 10 30
Load delay time (no star-delta) sec 13 20 30
Minimum stop time sec 20 20 99
Programmed stop time sec 0 3 20
Power recovery time (ARAVF) sec 15 15 3600
Restart delay sec 0 3 255
Communication time-out sec 10 20 60
Permissive start function failure sec 0 30 255
Loading pressure (10 bar Pack bar(e) 4.0 8.0 10.0
compressors)

Protections
ZR/ZT 110 up to ZR/ZT 275

Minimum Factory Maximum

setting setting setting
Compressor outlet pressure (warning) bar(e) 0 14.0 17.0
Compressor outlet pressure (shut-down) bar(e) 0 15.0 17.0
Oil pressure (shut-down warning level) bar(e) 1.0 1.3 2.0
Oil pressure (shut-down level) bar(e) 1.0 1.2 2.0
Delay at start, oil pressure sec 15 15 20
Delay at signal, oil pressure sec 0 1 3
Compressor element 1 outlet temperature
(shut-down warning level) (10.0, 10.4 and
12.0 bar (175 psi) compressors)
Compressors designed for a maximum ˚C 100 225 235
inlet temperature of 40 ˚C
Compressor element 1 outlet temperature
(shut-down level) (10.0, 10.4 and 12.0 bar
(175 psi) compressors)
Compressors designed for a maximum ˚C 226 260 260
inlet temperature of 40 ˚C

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Minimum Factory Maximum

setting setting setting
Compressor element 2 outlet temperature
(shut-down warning level) (10.0, 10.4 and
12.0 bar compressors)
Compressors designed for a maximum ˚C 100 225 235
inlet temperature of 40 ˚C
Compressor element 2 outlet temperature
(shut-down level) (10.0, 10.4 and 12.0 bar
compressors)
Compressors designed for a maximum ˚C 226 235 235
inlet temperature of 40 ˚C
Compressor element 2 inlet temperature ˚C 40 65 80
(shut-down warning level)
Compressor element 2 inlet temperature ˚C 66 70 80
(shut-down level)
Delay at signal (all compressor element sec 0 1 3
temperatures)
Oil temperature (shut-down warning level) ˚C 40 65 80
Oil temperature (shut-down level) ˚C 40 70 80
Delay at start, oil temperature sec 50 70 100
Delay at start, motor overload for sec 0 1 1
compressors with YD starter
Delay at start, motor overload for sec 0 0 0
compressors with DOL starter
Delay at signal, motor overload for sec 0 1 1
compressors with YD starter
Delay at signal, motor overload for sec 0 0 0
compressors with DOL starter
Delay at start, starter feed-back contact sec 0 18 33
(shut-down)
Delay at signal, starter feed-back contact sec 0 2 3
(shut-down)
Delay at start, compressor electronic sec 0 15 60
condensate drain (warning)
Delay at signal, compresor electronic sec 5 5 5
condensate drain (warning)
Service warning level for DP of air filter mbar 50 44 44
Delay at signal, DP of air filter sec 0 60 255

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Service plans

Minimum Factory Maximum

setting setting setting
Service plan A (operating hours) hr See remark 4000 See remark
Service plan B (operating hours) hr See remark 8000 See remark
Service plan C (operating hours) hr See remark 16000 See remark
Service plan D (operating hours) hr See remark 40000 See remark
Service plan I (operating hours) hr See remark 2000 See remark

Remark
A number of service operations are grouped (Level A, Level B, ...). Each level stands for a
number of service operations to be carried out at the programmed intervals. Consult your Atlas
Copco Service Centre.

Terminology

Term Explanation
ARAVF Automatic restart after voltage failure. See Elektronikon regulator.
Compressor Element 1 is the low-pressure compressor element; element 2 is the high-pressure
elements 1/2 compressor element.
The regulator does not accept illogical settings, e.g. if the warning level is programmed
at 205 ˚C/401 ˚F, the minimum limit for the shut-down level changes to 206 ˚C/402 ˚F.
The recommended difference between the warning level and shut-down level is 10
˚C/18 ˚F.
Required stop Once the compressor has automatically stopped, it will remain stopped for the minimum
period/Minimum stop time (approx. 20 seconds), whatever the net air pressure. In automatic operation,
stop time the compressor will not be stopped by the regulator until a standstill period of at least
the sum of the minimum stop time and required stop period is expected. However, if the
decrease in net air pressure should require a new start of the compressor, the regulator
will start the compressor after the minimum stop time.
Power recovery Is the period within which the voltage must be restored to have an automatic restart. Is
time accessible if the automatic restart is activated. To activate the automatic restart function,
consult Atlas Copco.
Unloading/ The regulator does not accept illogical settings, e.g. if the unloading pressure is
Loading pressure programmed at 7.0 bar(e)/101 psig, the maximum limit for the loading pressure changes
to 6.9 bar(e)/100 psig. The recommended minimum pressure difference between
loading and unloading is 0.6 bar/9 psig.
Delay at shut- Is the time for which the signal must exist before the compressor is shut down. If it
down signal should be required to program this setting to another value, consult Atlas Copco.

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