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Index

1.0 Safety Precautions

1.1 Installation Refere to Section Indicated
1.2 Operational
1.3 Maintenance and Repair
Note
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Compressor Connections and Control
2.2 Pressure Connection and Control Important or Caution, Safety

3.0 Features and Functions

3.1 Pressure Control
3.2 Tolerance
3.3 Damping
3.4 System Volume
3.5 Sequence Control Strategies
3.6 Priority Settings
3.7 Prefill
3.8 Pressure Schedule

4.0 Installation
4.1 Unit Location
4.2 Power Supply
4.3 Pressure Sensor Location
4.4 Compressor Interface PCB
4.5 Auxiliary Input
4.6 Auxiliary Output
4.7 RS485 Communications

5.0 Commissioning
5.1 Physical Checks
5.2 Pressure Display
5.3 Unit Configuration
5.4 Optional Features and Functions

6.0 Menu Navigation

6.1 Menus
6.2 Menu Items

7.0 Operation
7.1 User Interface
7.2 Sequence Rotation
7.3 Unit Status
7.4 Compressor Status
7.5 Unit Functions
7.6 Information Displays
7.7 Manual Sequence Rotation
7.8 Compressor Identification
7.9 Stop
7.10 Start
7.11 Power Failure Auto Restart
7.12 Failure Mode
7.13 Reset
7.14 Fault Codes

8.0 Parts List

9.0 Technical Data

10.0 Wiring Connection Diagram

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1. Safety Precautions The product must only be operated at the supply

voltage and frequency for which it is designed.
ALWAYS EMPLOY SAFE WORKING When mains power is switched on, lethal voltages
PRACTISE AND PROCEDURES are present in the electrical circuits and extreme
caution must be exercised whenever it is necessary
to carry out any work on the unit.
WARNING: Risk of Danger Do not open access panels or touch electrical
components while voltage is applied unless it is
necessary for measurements, tests or adjustments.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock This work must only be carried out by a qualified
electrician or technician equipped with the correct
tools and appropriate protection against electrical
WARNING: Risk of High Pressure hazards.
All air compressors and/or other machine
equipment connected too, and controlled by, the
WARNING: Consult Manual product should have a warning sign attached stating
‘THIS UNIT MAY START WITHOUT WARNING'
When installing, commissioning, operating or next to the display panel.
carrying out service or maintenance on a product,
personnel must use safe working practise and If an air compressor and/or other machine
observe all relevant local health and safety equipment connected too, and controlled by, the
requirements and regulations. Attention of users in product is to be started remotely, attach warning
the UK is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work signs to the machine stating ‘THIS UNIT CAN BE
Act, 1974, and to the Regulations and STARTED REMOTELY’ in a prominent location,
Recommendations of the Institution of Electrical one on the outside of the machine, the other inside
Engineers (IEE). the machine control compartment.

Lethal voltages are used within the product. Use 1.3 Service Maintenance and Repair
extreme caution when carrying out electrical
checks. Isolate the power supply before starting any Service, maintenance, repairs or modifications must
maintenance work. only be carried out by competent personnel under
qualified supervision.
It is not possible to anticipate every circumstance
that might represent a potential hazard. If the user If replacement parts are required use only genuine
employs an operating procedure, an item of parts from the original equipment manufacturer, or
equipment or a method of working which is not an alternative approved source.
specifically recommended the user must ensure the Carry out the following operations before opening or
product will not be damaged or made unsafe and removing any access panels or carrying out any
that there is no risk to persons or property. Failure work on the product :-
to observe safety precautions or implement safe
working practises may be considered dangerous • Isolate from the main electrical power supply.
practice or misuse of the product. Lock the isolator in the 'OFF' position and
remove the fuses.
1.2 Installation • Attach a label to the isolator switch and to the
product stating ‘WORK IN PROGRESS - DO
Installation work must only be carried out by a NOT APPLY VOLTAGE'. Do not switch on
competent person under qualified supervision. electrical power or attempt to start the unit if
A fused isolation switch must be fitted between the such a warning label is attached.
main power supply and the product. Ensure that all instructions concerning operation
The product should be mounted in such a location and maintenance are strictly followed and that the
as to allow operational and maintenance access complete product, with all accessories and safety
without obstruction or hazard and to allow clear devices, is kept in good working order.
visibility of indicators at all times. The accuracy of sensor devices must be checked
If raised platforms are required to provide access to on a regular basis. They must be renewed when
the product they must not interfere with normal acceptable tolerances are exceeded. Always ensure
operation or obstruct access. Platforms and stairs any pressure within a compressed air system is
should be of grid or plate construction with safety safely vented to atmosphere before attempting to
rails on all open sides. remove or install a sensor device.
The product must only be cleaned with a damp
1.3 Operation cloth, using mild detergents if necessary. Avoid the
The product must only be operated by competent use of any substances containing corrosive acids or
personnel under qualified supervision. alkalis.
Never remove or tamper with safety devices, guards Do not paint the control facial or obscure any
or insulation materials fitted to the unit. indications, controls, instructions or warnings.

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2. INTRODUCTION
The Metacentre P4 is a specialised 2.2 Pressure Detection and Control
supervisory and control product designed to
provide energy efficient optimised pressure The Metacentre P4 utilises the signal from an
and sequence management of up to 4 air electronic pressure sensor that can be
compressors operating on a common air mounted remotely from the Metacentre P4 in a
system. The Metacentre P4’s general suitable location in the compressed air
operating mode can be modified by a number system.
of adjustable parameters and priorities to
enable operation to be matched to site
requirements and characteristics.

2.1 Compressor Connections and Control

As default the Metacentre P4 is set-up for

operation with a 16bar (232psi) pressure
sensor but can accept input from any 4-20mA
type pressure sensor with a range from 1.0bar
(14.5psi) up to 600bar (8700psi).

1 2 3 4

Each air compressor in the system can be

integrated with the Metacentre P4 using an
interface module that is designed to enable
connection to almost any positive
displacement air compressor (regardless of
make or manufacturer) that operates using a
single pressure switch type control with a
control voltage between 12V to 250V, 50 or
60Hz.

The interface module is

installed within the
compressor control area
and connected to the
Metacentre P4 using a six-
wire cable.

Each air compressor must be equipped with a

load/unload regulation system and, if not
regulated with a single electro-mechanical
pressure switch, have a facility for a remote
load/unload control with the ability to accept a
volt free switching contact input for remote
load/unload.

Consult the air compressor manual or your

air compressor supplier/specialist for details
before installing the Metacentre P4.

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3. Features and Functions If demand for air is abruptly, or significantly,

increased, and the capacity output of the
3.1 Pressure Control: compressor loaded at the Low Pressure set
point (b) is insufficient, the pressure will
The primary function of the P4’s pressure continue to decrease at a reduced rate.
control strategy is to maintain system pressure
between the ‘High Pressure’ set point (PH - The P4 will accommodate for this event by
adjustable) and the ‘Low Pressure’ set point loading an additional compressor.
(PL - adjustable) in conjunction with targeting
optimum achievable system energy efficiency. The instance at which the additional
The P4 calculates a ‘Target’ pressure level compressor is loaded (c) is dynamically
(PT), the mid-point between the two set points, calculated and is determined by the rate of
which is used as the nominal ‘target’ pressure pressure decrease (the urgency or time limit)
level for the system. and the acceptable deviation of system
pressure (the ‘Tolerance’) from the normal
control limits.

a
PH
PT a
PL PH
b PT
PL
b
c

When system pressure increases to the High

Pressure set point (a) a compressor is
unloaded. Pressure is allowed to decrease to The same method is implemented in reverse
the Low Pressure set point (b) before a (above the High Pressure set point) when an
compressor is loaded again to add capacity abrupt, or significant, decrease for air demand
output and increase pressure. This process is experienced.
will continue under a steady demand for air in
a continuous stable cycle. Rate of change of pressure, and the stability of
pressure control, is largely determined by
For systems that consist of a variable capacity system volume and the scale, and/or
(or variable speed) compressor, the abruptness, of air demand fluctuations; these
compressor must be set, or controlled, to characteristics will differ from installation to
achieve and maintain the calculated system installation. To accommodate for variations in
‘Target’ pressure level (PT). installation characteristics the ‘Tolerance’
pressure level (TO) and an influence on the
dynamic reaction time (or ‘Damping’) of the P4
(DA) is adjustable.

PH
PT
PL

Where abrupt, or significant, changes in air

demand, beyond the capacity scope of the
variable capacity compressor, are
experienced, the loading and unloading of
other compressors is implemented in exactly
the same way as described above.

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3.2 Tolerance: 3.3 Damping:

Tolerance is a pressure band above and In situations where the loading of an additional
below the set pressure control levels that compressor, at the PL pressure set point, is
accommodates for an exceptional instance of inadequate to match a significant and/or
abrupt and/or significant increase, or abrupt increase in air demand the additional
decrease, in demand without compromise to reaction of the P4, while pressure deviates into
optimal energy efficient control. the ‘tolerance’ limit, is dynamically calculated.
The time before an additional compressor is
loaded, to increase generation capacity
PH + TO
further, will vary in accordance with the
TO
urgency of the situation.
PH
PT
The P4’s dynamic reaction algorithm is pre-set
PL
by default to accommodate for the majority of
TO
installation characteristics.
PL - TO

In some situations, of which the following are

Tolerance (TO) is expressed as a pressure examples, the rate of pressure change may be
defining the width of the tolerance ‘band’. aggressive and disproportionate:

For example; a tolerance setting of 3psi a) Inadequate system volume

(0.2bar) means the P4 will implement b) Excessive air treatment equipment
appropriate optimal energy efficient pressure differential
response(s) during a deviation of pressure c) Inadequately sized pipe work
3psi below the set PL pressure level. If d) Delayed compressor response
pressure ever deviates beyond the ‘tolerance’
limit the P4 will proportionally increment an In such instances the P4 may over-react and
emergency response, abandoning optimum attempt to load an additional compressor that
energy efficiency, until pressure is returned to may not be necessary once the initial
normal levels. compressor is running, loaded, and able to
contribute adequate additional generation
If system volume is inadequate, and/or capacity. If an increase in the ‘tolerance’ band
demand fluctuations are significantly large, it is is insufficient, the P4’s dynamic reaction
advisable to increase the ‘Tolerance’ band to response can be influenced by increasing the
maintain optimum energy efficiency, and ‘Damping’ factor (DA) reducing tendency to
reduce over-reaction, during such transition over-react.
periods.
The ‘Damping’ factor is adjustable and scaled
If system volume is generous, rate of pressure from 0.1 to 10 with a default factor of 1. A
change is slow and demand fluctuations are factor of 0.1 equates to 10 times faster than
insignificant and gradual, the ‘Tolerance’ band default and a factor of 10 equates to 10 times
can be reduced to improve pressure control slower than default.
without compromise to optimum energy
efficiency.

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3.3.1 Fixed Cascade Mode 3.4 System Volume:

This mode is intended for special

applications and is not recommended for use
in normal situations. Avoid setting the damping
factor to ‘0.0’ unless the installation specifically
requires this mode of operation.

To implement fixed pressure set point

‘cascade’ mode adjust the ‘damping’ factor
(DA) to 0.0(zero). In this mode automated
- +
single pressure band control is disabled and
each compressor is assigned fixed load and
unload pressure set points; simulating a Pressure control of a system is a ‘feedback
multiple pressure switch cascade system. The loop’ response derived from increasing, or
set points are determined by the PH (unload) decreasing, air generation output capacity. If
and PL (load) pressure levels and are output capacity is greater than demand for air
‘cascaded’ below these settings at differentials the pressure in a system will increase, if
determined by the set ‘tolerance’ band (TO). demand is greater than output capacity system
pressure will decrease. The rate of change of
pressure to changing generation and demand
DA = 0 capacity situations is largely dependant on
system volume. If system volume is small in
Comp ‘A’ Unload
PH comparison to recommended size the rate of
TO Comp ‘B’ Unload change of pressure will be fast and abrupt
PH - (1 x TO)
TO inhibiting effective control and compromising
Comp ‘C’ Unload
PH - (2 x TO) optimum system energy efficiency. If system
TO Comp ‘D’ Unload volume is large the rate of change of pressure
PH - (3 x TO)
will be slow and gradual. In this instance an
enhanced control of pressure can be
Comp ‘A’ Load achieved, the system response times can be
PL
TO Comp ‘B’ Load reduced and optimum system energy
PL - (1 x TO)
TO efficiency will generally be increased as a
Comp ‘C’ Load
PL - (2 x TO) result.
TO Comp ‘D’ Load
PL - (3 x TO)
The rule below provides an approximation for
recommended minimum system volume:
It is permissible for the ‘Unload’ and ‘Load’
levels to overlap if the ‘PH’ and ‘PL’ levels are 1) For systems comprising of fixed capacity
set close together. output (or fixed speed) compressors:
3 3
m = (m /min) / (bar.g – 1)
Comp ‘A’ Unload
PH The approximation only works in metric
Comp ‘A’ Load
PH
Comp ‘B’ Unload units; convert psi and ft3 to metric units first.
Comp ‘B’ Load Comp ‘C’ Unload
1.0 m3 = 35.315 ft3
Comp ‘C’ Load Comp ‘D’ Unload 1.0 m3/min = 35.315 cfm
1.0 bar = 14.5 psi
Comp ‘D’ Load
Example: for a system that operates with a
maximum normal demand air flow of 36m3/min
at a nominal pressure of 7.0bar =
The pressure set points are not dynamic
and remain fixed and unchanging. The 36m3/min / (7.0bar – 1) = 6.0 m3 (212 ft3)
‘average’ system pressure will decrease
dependant on the number of compressor(s) 2) For systems consisting of variable output
running as demand increases. capacity (or variable speed) compressor(s) the
system volume should be doubled.
This is not an energy efficient focused m3 = 2 x ((m3/min) / (bar.g – 1))
mode of operation.

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3.5 Sequence Control Strategies: Rotation:

Each time the rotation interval elapses, or the
The P4 provides three basic sequence control rotation time is reached, the sequence order of
strategies or modes. Each sequence control compressors is reviewed and re-arranged
strategy consists of two sub strategies: dependant on the running hours recorded for
each compressor. The compressor with the
1) The compressor ‘Rotation’ strategy least recorded running hours is assigned as
2) The compressor load ‘Control’ the ‘duty’ compressor, the compressor with the
strategy greatest recorded running hours is assigned
as the ‘last standby’ compressor. For systems
with more than two compressors, the
The ‘Rotation’ strategy defines how the
remaining compressor(s) are assigned in
compressors are re-arranged, or re-ordered, in
accordance with there recorded running hours
to a new sequence at each routine ‘Rotation’
in the same way.
event. Rotation events are triggered by a
cyclic interval time, a set time of day each day,
Example: The compressors in a four-
or a set time of day once a week.
compressor system have the following
recorded running hours at the ‘Rotation’ time.
The compressor load ‘Control’ strategy
defines how the compressors are utilised in Compressor 1 = 2200 hrs
response to variations in system pressure. Compressor 2 = 2150 hrs
Compressor 3 = 2020 hrs
Compressor Sequence Arrangements: Compressor 4 = 2180 hrs

Each compressor in a system is initially The new sequence order arrangement after a
assigned to the P4 with a fixed and rotation event would be:
unchanging number reference, 1 to 4.
Compressor 1 = D
The ‘duty’ that a compressor is assigned in Compressor 2 = B
any set ‘Rotation’ sequence arrangement is Compressor 3 = A
defined by a letter, A to D. Compressor 4 = C

A = the ‘Duty’ compressor, the first to be Compressor 3, that has the least recorded
utilised. running hours, will now be utilised to a greater
B = The ‘Standby’ compressor, the second to extent in the new sequence arrangement;
be utilised. potentially increasing the running hours at a
C = The ‘Second Standby’ compressor, the faster rate.
third to be utilised.
D = The ‘Third Standby’ compressor, the forth The P4 continuously monitors the running
to be utilised. status of each compressor and maintains a
record of the accumulated running hours.
Compressor ‘duty’ assignments are reviewed, These are available, and adjustable, in the
and re-arranged as appropriate in accordance P4’s compressor running hour’s menu. The P4
with the selected rotation strategy, at each uses these values in EHR mode. The P4’s
rotation event. running hours record should be routinely
checked, and adjusted if necessary, to ensure
a close match with the actual run hours
Equal Hours Run Mode displayed on each compressor.

The primary function of EHR mode is to

If a compressor is operated independently
maintain a close relationship between the
from the P4 the running hours record may not
running hours of each compressor in the
be accurately updated.
system. This provides an opportunity to
service all compressors at the same time
(providing the service interval times for all The running hours meter display on most
compressors are the same or similar). compressors are intended for approximate
service interval indication only and may
deviate in accuracy over a period of time.
EHR is not an energy efficient focused
mode of operation.

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Control: At each load event the compressor that has

Compressors are utilised, in response to just been loaded becomes (A), the
changing demand, using a ‘FILO’ (First In, compressor that has been loaded for the
Last Out) strategy. The ‘duty’ compressor (A) longest period becomes (D) and is the next
is utilised first followed by (B) if demand is compressor to be unloaded if demand
greater than the output capacity of (A). As decreases.
demand increases (C) is utilised followed by
(D) if demand increases further. As demand
reduces (D) is the first compressor to be Timer Rotation Mode
unloaded, followed by (C) and then (B) if
demand continuous to reduce. The last The primary function of Timer Rotation mode
compressor to be unloaded, if demand is to efficiently operate a compressed air
reduces significantly, is (A). The compressor system consisting of fixed capacity output
assigned as (A) in the sequence is the first to compressors. The routine rotation
be loaded and the last to be unloaded. assignments can be modified using ‘Priority’
settings to accommodate for a differentially
sized or variable capacity output
First In First Out Mode compressor(s).

The primary function of FIFO mode is to keep Rotation:

a compressor in a loaded condition for the Each time the rotation interval elapses, or the
maximum amount of time, dependant on rotation time is reached, a sequence rotation
demand fluctuations, while continuously occurs and the sequence assignment for each
sharing regulation and utilisation among the compressor is re-arranged. The compressor
available compressors. that was assigned for duty (A) is re-assigned
as last standby (D) and all other compressor
FIFO is not an energy efficient focused assignments are incremented by one.
mode of operation.
1 2 3 4
FIFO mode does not follow a fixed rotation
interval, or set rotation time. Compressors are
rotated at each load event. The ‘Rotation’ #1 A B C D
strategy also becomes the ‘Control’ strategy in
this mode. #2 D A B C

Initially compressor 1 is loaded. As demand #3 C D A B

increases compressor 2 is loaded. If demand
reduces compressor 1 is unloaded and
#4 B C D A
compressor 2 allowed to remain loaded for a
longer period. If demand increases again The sequence assignment pattern can be
compressor 3 is loaded followed by modified by ‘Priority’ settings.
compressor 4 as demand continues to
increase. If demand reduces compressor 2,
the compressor that has been loaded for the Tables; Priority Settings
longest period, is unloaded first followed by
compressor 3 if demand continuous to reduce. Control:
If demand increases again compressor 1 will Compressors are utilised, in response to
be loaded, this strategy continuous in a cyclic changing demand, using a ‘FILO’ (First In,
pattern. Last Out) strategy. The ‘duty’ compressor (A)
is utilised first followed by (B) if demand is
1 greater than the output capacity of (A). As
demand increases (C) is utilised followed by
2
(D) if demand increases further.
3

ABCD DABC DABC CDAB BCDA BCDA BCDA ABCD

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As demand reduces (D) is the first compressor This feature is intended to allow the system to
to be unloaded, followed by (C) and then (B) if react to changes in pressure target levels in a
demand continues to reduce. smooth and energy efficient manner without
abrupt overreaction.
The last compressor to be unloaded, if
demand reduces significantly, is (A). The
compressor assigned as (A) in the sequence 1 2
is the first to be loaded and the last to be
unloaded.

Tables:

The P4 operates in accordance PC

T01 with settings that are
PH - - - - programmed in to a number of The time the system will take to complete the
PL - - - -
Pm - - - -
menu ‘Tables’. Each table transition from one pressure target to another
SQ - - - - defines the operational is determined by the ‘Pressure Change’ time
parameters and mode of (PC). This value can be adjusted to
operation of the P4. accommodate installation characteristics to
The P4 can be instructed to change from one achieve the transition at optimal energy
table to another at any time from an external efficiency.
remote source or from settings in the real time
clock ‘Pressure Schedule’ If the P4 is able to achieve the transition
without compromising energy efficiency in a
This functionality enables the P4 to switch shorter time than set, the pressure change
from one set of operational parameters, and/or event time will be automatically reduced.
from one mode of operation, to another at any
time without disruption to routine control. An aggressively short time setting will
compromise system optimal energy efficiency.
Table Parameters:
Sequence Rotation:
Each table consists of the following
parameters; the parameters can be set
differently in each table. A sequence ‘Rotation’ event can be
automatically triggered on a routine basis
1) PH: High pressure set point using a pre-determined interval, a pre-
2) PL: Low pressure set point determined time each day or a pre-determined
3) Pm: Minimum pressure warning level day and time each week.
4) SQ: Sequence rotation mode
5) 01: Compressor 1 Priority setting S01 04.01 RP
6) 02: Compressor 2 Priority setting
7) 03: Compressor 3 Priority setting
8) 04: Compressor 4 Priority setting #1 18:00

The ‘maximum’ pressure fault level and the

rotation interval, or rotation time, are set
independently in a configuration menu and are
unchanging regardless of Table selected. Enter the rotation period menu item (RP); the
‘day’ setting will flash.
Pressure Change Time:

When pressure set points change, a change Select the ‘day’ or day function as
from one ‘Table’ to another, the P4 will required:
increase, or decrease, the pressure target
levels towards the new table settings in a #1 = Monday to #7 = Sunday
gradual transition over a period of time. #8 = each working day of the week, excluding
Saturday and Sunday
#9 = each working day of the weeky.
#- (dash) = deactivate

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Select the required hour and minutes of the

1 2 3 4
day(s) using the same method.
1 2 2 2
A day starts at 00:00hrs and ends at
23:59hrs (24hr clock system). #1 A B C D

#2 A C D B
To define an interval time (more than
one rotation event a day) select ‘#t’ for the day #3 A D B C
function and press Enter:
#4 A B C D

S01 04.02 RP
Example 2:
For a four-compressor system, that includes a
#t 12:00 compressor (for example compressor 4) that is
2 less efficient, or otherwise less desirable to
operate for other reasons, it may be
convenient to ensure the compressor is only
utilised as an emergency backup. To achieve
this assign compressor number 4 with a lower
An ‘intervals per day’ value will appear and
priority.
flash. Select the required number of rotation
events per day (1 to 96). The hour and
Compressors 1 to 3 = priority 1
minutes display will now show the interval time
Compressor 4 = priority 2
between each rotation event; 1 = every 24hrs
to 96 = every 15 minutes (example: 2 = every
12hrs). 1 2 3 4

The first automated rotation event each day 1 1 1 2

will occur at 00:00hrs and then every set
rotation interval time throughout the day. #1 A B C D

#2 B C A D

3.6 Priority Settings: #3 C A B D

#4 A B C D
Priority settings can be used to modify the
‘Rotation’ sequence assignment. Compressors Example 3:
can be assigned a ‘priority’ of 1 to 4; where 1 For a four-compressor system that includes a
is the highest priority. Any compressor can be variable speed compressor (compressor
assigned any priority and any number of number 1) and a fixed speed compressor that
compressors can have the same priority. is only required as an emergency backup
(compressor number 4) it may be desirable to
Example 1: ensure the variable speed compressor is
For a four-compressor system, that includes a always utilised first, and the backup
single variable speed compressor assigned as compressor utilised last, in any sequence
compressor number ‘1’, it may be desirable to arrangement.
ensure the variable speed compressor is
continuously utilised in any sequence Compressor 1 (variable speed) = priority 1
arrangement as the ‘duty’ or ‘top-up’ unit. To Compressors 2 and 3 = priority 2
achieve this assign compressor number 1 with Compressor 4 (back-up) = priority 3
a higher priority than the remaining three fixed
speed compressors.

Compressor 1 (variable speed) = priority 1

Compressors 2 to 4 (fixed speed) = priority 2

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3.7 Prefill:
1 2 3 4

1 2 2 3 The Prefill feature provides a controlled

and energy efficient method of increasing
#1 A B C D pressure to normal operating levels at system
start. This feature avoids the inefficient
#2 A C B D
potential for all available system compressors
#3 A B C D to start and load before pressure reaches the
normal operating level.
#4 A C B D

Example 4:
Compressors can be separated in to rotation
groups. In this example compressors 1 and 2,
of a four-compressor system, have been set
as a high priority group and compressors 3
and 4 as a lower priority group. Compressors
1 and 2 will always be utilised first in any
sequence arrangement and will be rotated at At system start (manual start or automated
each ‘Rotation’ event. Compressors 3 and 4 start from standby) the P4 will only load
will always be utilised as lower priority in any compressors that have been pre-set for prefill
sequence arrangement and will be rotated at operation, for a pre-set period of time. The
each ‘Rotation’ event. prefill time (PT) can be adjusted to suit system
characteristics. The aim is to increase
1 2 3 4 pressure to normal operational levels, using
only the pre-determined compressors, prior to
1 1 2 2 the prefill time expiring.

#1 A B C D If normal operational pressure is reached prior

to the set prefill time, the prefill function will
#2 B A D C automatically cease and normal operational
control begin. If normal operational pressure is
#3 A B C D not reached by the end of the prefill time the
#4 B A D C P4 will utilise as many available compressors
as required to achieve normal operational
pressure as quickly as possible. Normal
operational control will then begin.

Two prefill modes are available; both function

in the same way but differ in response to a
failure, or loss, of a prefill compressor.

Backup Mode: Compressor(s) can be pre-

selected as ‘Primary Prefill’ compressor(s) or
‘Backup Prefill’ compressor(s). If a primary
prefill compressor experiences a shutdown, or
is stopped, it is replaced by a pre-defined
backup compressor and prefill continues.

! X Standard Mode: If one or more of the

pre-defined prefill compressors experiences a
shutdown, or is stopped, the prefill function is
cancelled and normal operation begins.

To manually skip Prefill mode, press and

hold START for several seconds.

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3.8 Pressure Schedule: Pressure Schedule menu item settings are

automatically arranged and presented in
chronological order (Monday to Sunday).
The P4 is equipped with a real time clock When an ‘empty’ item setting is set-up and
feature and pressure schedule facility. The entered, the menu item number (01 to 28) may
‘Pressure Schedule’ function can be used to automatically change; this is normal.
provide automation of the system.
The ‘Pressure Schedule’ can be overridden, at
The pressure schedule consists of 28 any time, from the remote input using the
individual settings that instruct the system to auxiliary input facility or enabled/disabled from
change from one ‘Table’ to another, or put the a single User menu setting (PS).
system in to ‘Standby’ mode, dependant on
time of day and day of the week. The pressure
schedule will cycle from 00:00 hours Monday
(day #1) to 23:59 hours on Sunday (day #7)
each calendar week.

P01 01.0# 01

# - --:--
---

0# = 01 02 04 03

01) Day of the Week

#1 = Monday to #7 = Sunday
#8 = every working day of the week;
Monday to Friday, excluding Saturday and
Sunday.
#9 = every working day of the week.
Select “-“ (dash) and enter to delete a
setting from the schedule.

02) Hours; time of day (24hr format)

03) Minutes; time of day
04) The required table, T01 to T03, or
“-X-“ = Standby (unload all compressors).

Adjust the ‘day of the week’ sub-setting first

and then press ENTER to increment to the
next setting. Repeat until all item sub-settings
are entered. The complete ‘Pressure
Schedule’ item will not be set in P4 memory
until the last sub-setting is entered. Press
ESCAPE to step back one sub-item if
required.

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4. Installation System pressure will be lower than the set

‘generation’ pressure due to pressure
It is recommended that installation and differential losses across air treatment
commissioning be carried out by an authorised equipment. The nominal system pressure will
and trained product supplier. reduce as the air treatment differential
pressure increases.
4.1 Unit Location
System (Demand Side) Pressure Control:
The P4 is wall mounting using conventional
screw fixings. The P4 can be located remote
from the compressors but within 100m (330ft) P P
cable length from each compressor and within 1
100m (330ft) cable length from the system
pressure sensor.
2
4.2 Power Supply

A fused switching isolator must be installed to P P

the main incoming power supply, external to
the P4. The isolator must be fitted with a fuse
of the correct rating to provide adequate 1
protection to the power supply cable used (in P
accordance with local electrical and safety
regulations).
2
XPM-TAC24
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
X04 Ensure each compressor is equipped with
independent excess pressure shutdown; an
N L E E VOLTAGE SELECT
increase in pressure differential across air
X01 230Vac treatment equipment can result in excess
N L E 1 2 3 4 compressor discharge pressure.
X04

VOLTAGE SELECT
Regular routine monitoring of pressure
115Vac differential across air treatment equipment is
recommended.
Check the input voltage select link wires on
4.4 Pressure Sensor Connection
the P4’s power supply PCB, adjust if
necessary.
The pressure sensor must be connected to
terminal X05 of the P4 using an earth
4.3 Pressure Sensor Location screened, two-core (0.5mm2 CSA minimum),
cable no greater than 100m (330ft) in length.
The system pressure sensor (P) must be
located in a position that will continuously
X05
experience pressure that is common to all
-
compressors. 26
25
+ +
Generation Side Pressure Control: 4-20mA

P
1

Wire polarity is important.

2

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4.5 Compressor Interface PCB The ‘i-PCB’ uses a 12V to 250V input voltage
detection system and universal relay contact
The ‘i-PCB’ is designed to interface a control outputs (250V ‘CE’ / 115V ‘UL’ @ 5A
compressor with the P4 using a 6-core, earth maximum). Integrated directly into the circuits
shielded, cable no greater than 100m (330ft) of an air compressor, the ‘i-PCB’ avoids the
in length. need for additional relays or remote inputs.
The ‘i-PCB’ also acts as an electrical barrier
Each compressor in the system must be between the compressor and the P4 providing
assigned a unique identification number from protection and voltage isolation.
1 up to the number of compressors in the
system. The identification number should be 3.5.1 Input Functions
clearly indicated on each compressor for
operational reference. The ‘i-PCB’ is fitted with a six-pin terminal C04
for compressor monitoring. The ‘i-PCB’ uses
For each compressor connected to the P4 two inputs (Ready and Run) to determine
utilising an ‘i-PCB,’ the signal wires must be compressor status. An Alarm input can be
connected to the P4 terminals dedicated for used if compressor alarm indication is
the assigned compressor reference number. available and required. The Alarm input is
optional and is not necessary for system
operation.

Ready Input:
C01 C02 C04
The ‘Ready’ connection is intended to indicate
that the compressor is in a ‘started’ state, has
i-PCB #1 no operational inhibiting fault condition and is
C03 ready to respond to P4 regulation without
1 2 3 4 5 6 C05 manual intervention.
READY LAMP 0V
LED 1 LED 2

+V

X01

1 2 3 4 5 6

ALARM RUN READY

C04
The ‘i-PCB’ is a DIN rail mountable module
designed to be installed within the compressor
control or switchgear area. The READY input will accept 12V to 250V ac
(50/60Hz) or dc.
Each air compressor must be equipped with a
load/unload regulation system and, if not Do not connect a voltage greater than
regulated with a single electro-mechanical 250Vac/dc to this input.
pressure switch, have a facility for a remote
load/unload control with the ability to accept a This input must be connected to the terminals
volt-free switching contact input for remote of a ‘ready’ or ‘operational’ lamp, or other
load/unload. circuit of the compressor control system, that
will be energised when the compressor is in a
Consult the air compressor manual or your started (standby or running) condition.
air compressor supplier/specialist for details
before installing the P4. The voltage to this input must de-energise
when the compressor is stopped and
unavailable to produce air upon a load signal,
or the Emergency Stop button is pressed, or
when the compressor experiences a fault that
prevents the compressor from running.

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When the compressor ready lamp, or other Run Input:

control circuit, is energised the ‘i-PCB’ will
MAIN (LINE) CONTACTOR
detect the voltage and signal the P4 that the
compressor is ready and available to load and 0V

produce air when a load request signal is +V

given.

The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must

always be connected to the neutral, common
or 0V line of the applied input voltage.

Ready Input, Alternative Connection Method:

ALARM RUN READY
In instances where a convenient voltage signal C04
for a compressor ready condition is not
available the ‘Ready’ input can be connected The RUN input will accept 12V to 250V ac
directly to a constant compressor control (50/60Hz) only (DC cannot be used).
system power supply voltage (12V to 250Vac
or dc). This will signal the P4 that the
Do not connect a voltage greater than
compressor is ready and available at all times
250V to this input.
when power is applied to the compressor. The
P4 has a built-in function to determine when a
12V to 250Vac must be applied to the ‘Run’
compressor is not responding, or is in a
terminals when the compressor motor is
shutdown condition, regardless of a constant
running.
ready signal. If the P4 requests a compressor
to run/load, but fails to detect a RUN signal
This input can be connected to the control
within 60 seconds, the P4 will regard the
terminals A1 and A2 (coil) of the main starter
compressor as ‘not ready’ and indicate the
contactor of the compressor. When the
compressor as not available. If a RUN signal
compressor control system energises the main
is detected at any time, the P4 will
contactor, the ‘i-PCB’ will detect the voltage
automatically reset the compressor ‘not ready’
across the contactor coil terminals and signal
condition and re-establish control.
the P4 that the compressor is running.

+Vac Alternatively, if the main contactor coil voltage

F1 is greater than 250Vac, a contactor auxiliary
switch can be used to apply a suitable voltage
to the ‘Run’ input terminals.

MAIN (LINE) CONTACTOR

0Vac
+V
0V
+V
0V
READY AUXILIARY SWITCH

Never connect the READY input positive

connection directly to the output of a control
system transformer, always connect after a
fuse or circuit breaker.
ALARM RUN READY
C04
If a normally closed contact of an Emergency
Stop button is included in the compressor
In instances where a motor starter contactor is
power supply circuit, connect after the
not available or accessible, any part of a
Emergency Stop button contacts. This will
compressor control circuit that is energised
instantly indicate a compressor ‘not ready’
when the compressor is running can be
condition if the Emergency Stop button is
monitored. For example: fan contactor or
activated.
voltage signal to a remote starter.

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The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must 3.5.2 Output Functions

always be connected to the neutral, common
or 0V line of the applied input voltage. The P4 will control the ‘i-PCB’ load/unload
relay outputs in accordance with the active
Alarm Input (optional): system load and unload pressure set points.
The ‘i-PCB’ load/unload relay contacts can be
The ‘i-PCB’ is equipped with an alarm (or used for compressor controllers that have
warning) input that can be used to detect ‘pressure switch’ load/unload regulation.
alarm or warning conditions.
‘i-PCB’ Internal Output Circuits
A fault, that stops the compressor, and/or
C
prevents the compressor from running, is OUT
1
NO Load
determined from the ‘Run’ and ‘Ready’ inputs;
Alarm detection is optional and is not a C

requirement. Seq

IN
Alarm Lamp OUT NO
0V C
+V
IN
3
C
OUT
2 IN
NC
NC

SEQ LOAD Contacts :-

Relay Relay 250Vac/dc @ 5A
1&2 3 maximum

C03

Alarm Run Ready

C04 SEQ LOAD GND DI1 DI2 +20V
CONT UNL

The Alarm input will accept 12V to 250V ac 24Vac

(50/60Hz) or dc.
The C01 and C02 terminal functions of the ‘i-
Do not connect a voltage greater than PCB’ are intended to control load and unload
250Vac/dc to this input. regulation of the compressor.

This input can be connected to the terminals of Pressure Switch Regulation:

an alarm lamp or other accessible part of the
control circuit that is energised when the For air compressors fitted with an electro-
compressor is in an alarm condition. mechanical pressure switch a six-pin terminal
C02 has been provided to enable connection
If an alarm condition is experienced the to a pressure switch that has a two wire or
compressor alarm lamp, or alarm circuit, will three-wire connection.
energise. The ‘i-PCB’ will detect the voltage
and signal the P4 that an alarm has occurred. When connected the pressure switch can be
If the compressor has no accessible alarm switched in and out of circuit automatically. If
circuit, or this function is not required, the ‘i- the P4 is stopped or experiences a failure or
PCB’ alarm terminals can be ignored. loss of power, pressure control will
automatically revert back to the pressure
switch and the compressor will continue to
The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must
operate in ‘Local’ mode.
always be connected to the neutral, common
or 0V line of the applied input voltage.
The local pressure settings of all
compressors in the system should be set in a
cascaded manner such that the system will
operate normally in the event of P4
inoperability.

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The NC (normally closed) and NO Remote Load/Unload Regulation:

(normally open) terminal references of the ‘i-
PCB’ are related to internal connection For air compressors controllers fitted with
functions and should not be referenced to the ‘Remote/Local Pressure Regulation’ digital
connections of a compressor pressure switch; inputs, a 4-pin connector C01 has been
which will generally be in reverse order. provided.

This terminal provides volt free contact closure

Lethal voltages may be present on the for load control and also provides volt free
terminals of the air compressor pressure contact closure for remote pressure control
switch. Isolate the air compressor power enable.
supply before starting any work.
A remote load enable input provides the facility
Two Wire Pressure Switch Connections: to change the compressor load regulation from
internal control to a remote switching source.
0V

+V
Note: Compressors that use electronic
pressure detection but are not equipped with a
LOAD remote pressure control enable feature will not
SOLENOID
automatically revert to local control if the P4 is
stopped or experiences a fault or loss of
power.

Load and Sequence Connection:

COMPRESSOR CONTROLLER
INPUTS
C

NC
NO
C

NC
NO

OUT IN
C02
Remote Load Local/Remote
or
Remote Load Enable
Inputs Common
Three Wire Pressure Switch Connections:

LOAD
SOLENOID

0V
+V

C01
RUN-ON
TIMER
SEQ
LOAD
C

Compressors that use electronic pressure

detection but are not equipped with a remote
pressure control enable feature will not
automatically revert to local control if the P4 is
NO

NC
C

NC
NO

OUT IN
C02 stopped or experiences a fault or loss of
power.

Compressor controller inputs common

voltage may be 0V or +V.

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The local/remote pressure regulation input Service Maintenance Switch:

and/or remote load input logic of some
electronic pressure sensor type controllers are The ‘i-PCB’ is equipped with a volt-free input
reversed, in this instance the ‘pressure switch’ (terminal C05) that can be used to remove the
outputs (terminal C02) can be used to compressor from P4 control, without
establish alternative logic control connections. generating a fault condition, during short-term
maintenance or servicing periods.
For Example:
If the compressor controller ‘Local/Remote 1
Pressure Control’ input is a normally open C05 2
type; remote when closed, but the ‘Remote
Load’ input is a normally closed type; load
when open, the ‘i-PCB’ pressure switch
terminal contacts can be used to achieve the
correct switching logic.
When the ‘Service Maintenance Switch’ input
C02 terminal pins are connected together, using a
NO Local/Remote volt-free switching contact, the P4 will indicate
OUT C common
that the compressor is not available but will not
NC
generate an Alarm, Trip or Shutdown
Remote Load condition. The P4 will also remove the
NO
common compressor from the sequence strategy and
IN C
substitute with an alternative available
NC
compressor if necessary. When the ‘Service
Maintenance Switch’ inputs are open circuit
again the compressor will automatically be
accepted back in to the sequence strategy and
Examine the ‘i-PCB’ internal output circuit
will be utilised as and when next required.
diagram to establish any desired switching
logic that may differ from normal practise.
The use of a ‘key switch’ is recommended for
this purpose in order to prevent the switch
Do not attempt to utilise ‘Digital Pressure contacts being inadvertently left in the closed
Regulation Control’ (terminal C01) and the circuit condition after service maintenance is
‘Pressure Switch Control’ (terminal C02) complete.
output connections at the same time for
different products. These two output functions DO NOT connect any external voltage
are internally connected and a short circuit source to the pins of terminal C05.
condition and/or malfunction may result.

The ‘i-PCB’ connection examples shown in

this manual are intended to provide a guide
for the majority of compressor control
systems in use. Some compressors have
variations in operation and/or function;
consult your compressor
supplier/specialist for advice.

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4.6 Auxiliary Input (Option) 4.8 RS485 Communications

The P4 is equipped with an auxiliary input; The P4 is equipped with an RS485 network
terminals 31 and 32 (X07). communications capability using the Multi485
protocol. This facility can be used for remote
The function of the input is menu selectable connectivity to optional networked units and
and can be adapted for differing application modules with Multi485 communications
requirements. capabilities.

X06
Menu Items – S02:AI
L1 30 L1
L2 29 L2
X07 28 RS485
32 27
31

RS485 data communications and other

The input is designed to detect a remote ‘volt- low voltage signals can be subject to electrical
free’ switching contact (rated for a minimum interference. This potential can result in
24VDC @ 10mA). intermittent malfunction or anomaly that is
difficult to diagnose. To avoid this possibility
4.7 Auxiliary Output (Option) always use earth shielded cables, securely
bonded to a known good earth at one end. In
The P4 is equipped with a remote relay addition, give careful consideration to cable
contact output; terminals 33 and 34 (X08). routing during installation.

The function of the output is menu selectable a) Never route an RS485 data
and can be adapted for differing application communications or low voltage signal cable
requirements. alongside a high voltage or 3-phase power
supply cable. If it is necessary to cross the
path of a power supply cable(s), always cross
Menu Items – S02:AO at a right angle.

X08 b) If it is necessary to follow the route of power

34 supply cables for a short distance (for
R6 example: from a compressor P4 to a wall
33
along a suspended cable tray) attach the
RS485 or signal cable on the outside of an
The remote output relay contacts are rated for earthed cable tray such that the cable tray
240V ‘CE’ / 115V ‘UL’ @ 5A maximum. forms an earthed electrical interference shield.

c) Where possible, never route an RS485 or

signal cable near to equipment or devices that
may be a source of electrical interference (for
example: 3-phase power supply transformer,
high voltage switchgear unit, frequency
inverter drive module, radio communications
antenna).

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5. COMMISSIONING 5.3 Unit Configuration

Commissioning Procedure Before successful basic operation can be

established the following items must be set (in
When commissioning the P4, carry out the the order shown) to suit installation
following procedures before attempting to requirements.
start.
Features and Functions; Menu Items
It is recommended that an authorised and
trained product supplier carry out
S02 - NC Number of Compressors
commissioning.
S02 - PM Maximum Pressure Alarm
S02 - CF Stop Control Function
5.1 Physical Checks

Before applying power to the P4 ensure that S01 - Ct Real Time Clock Set
the power supply connections are correct and S01 - AR Auto Restart Enable
secure and that the operating voltage selector S01 - RP Rotation Interval
is set correctly for the power supply voltage in
use; 115Vac or 230Vac (+-10%), 50/60Hz. C02 – 01/04 Compressor #1-4
Configuration
Open the front panel of the P4 and check the
location of the link wire(s) connected to the C01 - 01/04 Compressor #1-4
‘Voltage Selection’ terminals of the power Running Hours
supply PCB. If necessary, change the link wire
locations to those illustrated for the voltage in T01 - PH High Pressure Set Point
use. T01 - PL Low Pressure Set Point
T01 - Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm
T01 - SQ Sequence Algorithm
Installation T01 – 01/04 Compressor #1-4 Priority

Switch on the power supply to the P4. 5.4 Optional Features and Functions

The control program identification will be Installation requirements may involve the
displayed for a short period followed by the implementation of additional or optional
normal operational User display. functions and features; implement as required.

5.2 Pressure Display

Features and Functions; Menu Items
Check the displayed system pressure. If the
pressure is incorrect, or inaccurate, check the
type and range of the sensor and carry out the
pressure sensor commissioning and
calibration procedure.

Menu Navigation

Menus and Menu Items

S03 – 1O Sensor Offset Calibration

S03 – 1R Sensor Range Calibration

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6. Menu Navigation Access Code:

Display Item Structure: Access to adjustable menu page items is

restricted by access code. To access menu
All operational system status and values are mode pages press MENU (or UP and DOWN
accessible from the normal User display. To together); an access code entry display is
view status or values, that are not normally shown and the first code character will flash.
visible on the default screen, press UP or
DOWN. All standard User display items are
view only and cannot be adjusted. The
standard User display items are regarded as
‘Menu Page 00’ items.
0000
All adjustable value, parameter or option item
displays are grouped into ‘menu mode’ lists. Use UP(plus) or DOWN(minus) to adjust the
Items are assigned to a list according to type value of the first code character then press
and classification. Item lists are identified by ENTER. The next code character will flash;
page number (or menu number); All adjustable use UP or DOWN to adjust then press
parameters and options are assigned to menu ENTER. Repeat for all four code characters.
mode pages ‘P01’ or higher.
If the code number is less than 1000 then the
Normal Operational Display (Menu Page P00): first code character will be 0(zero). To return
to a previous code character press ESCAPE.
At controller initialisation, all display elements When all four code characters have been set
and LED indicators are switched on for three to an authorized code number press ENTER.
seconds, the display will then show the An invalid code will return the display to
software version code for a further 3 seconds normal operational mode; page ‘P00’.
before initialisation is complete and the normal
operating display (Page P00) is shown. In
normal operational display mode the main
display will continuously show the detected Access Code Accepted
system pressure and the Item display will
show the first item of the ‘Page 00’ menu. User
menu ‘Items’ can be selected using the Up or
Down buttons at any time. Pressing the Enter Access Code Rejected
button will lock any selected Item display and
inhibit return to the default display. When an Access Code Timeout:
Item display is locked the lock key symbol will
be shown. To unlock an Item display press Up When in menu mode, if no key activity is
or Down to view an alternative Item display or detected for a period of time the access code
press Reset or Escape. No Item values, is cancelled and the display will automatically
options or parameters can be adjusted in page reset to the normal operational display.
‘P00’. If a fault condition occurs the fault code
becomes the first list item and the display will Menu Mode Navigation:
automatically jump to display the fault code.
More than one active fault code item can exist In menu mode the menu ‘page’ number will be
at any one time and can be viewed by highlighted at the top of the display.
pressing UP or DOWN. The most recent
‘active’ fault will be at the top of the list. P00
To select a menu ‘page’ press UP or DOWN.
To enter the highlighted menu ‘page’ press
ENTER; the first item of the menu ‘page’ will
be highlighted. Press UP or DOWN to scroll
though the selected menu ‘page’ items.

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To select an item value or parameter for

modification press ENTER; an adjustment
screen for the item will be displayed.

The value or option can now be modified by

pressing UP(Plus) or DOWN(Minus). To enter
a modified value or option in to memory press
ENTER.

Page 0 Page 1

Page 2
Item 1 Value
Item 2 Value Page 3 Item 1 Value
Item 3 Value Item 2 Value
Page 4
Item 4 Value Item 3 Value
Item 5 Value Page 5 Item 4 Value
Item 6 Value Item 5 Value

Press ESCAPE at any time in menu mode to

step backwards one stage in the navigation
process. Pressing ESCAPE when the page
number is flashing will exit menu mode and
return the display to normal operational mode.

Page 0 Page 1

Page 2
Item 1 Value
Item 2 Value Page 3
Item 1 Value
Item 3 Value Item 2 Value
Page 4
Item 4 Value Item 3 Value
Item 5 Value Page 5 Item 4 Value
Item 6 Value Item 5 Value

All menu items have a unique reference

consisting of the menu page ID (a) and the Press and hold RESET for several
menu page item number (b). Each item in a seconds at any time to immediately exit menu
menu also has a unique two alphanumeric mode and return to the normal operational
character code (c). All three references are display. Any value or option adjustment that
visible at the top of every menu item display. has not been confirmed and entered into
memory will be abandoned and the original
setting maintained.
a b c
P01 01.02 AB The P4 will retain an ‘access code’ for a
short period after menu exit allowing the menu
Some menu items may consist of several structure to be re-entered without the need to
individual settings. Each setting of the menu re-enter the access code again. To
item is also referenced as a sub-item number. immediately clear access code retention press
For example: P01-01.02 references sub-item and hold RESET for several seconds.
‘02’ of menu item ‘01’ in menu page ‘P01’.
Sub-item settings, where applicable, are
A ‘locked’ symbol displayed with any item
always displayed together on the same ‘Item’
indicates the item is locked and cannot be
adjustment display screen. Most menu items
modified. This will occur if the Item is view only
are single value or single option only in which
(not adjustable) or in instances where the item
case the single item is referenced as sub-item
cannot be adjusted while the P4 is in an
number ‘01’ (for example: P01-01.01).
operational state; stop the P4 first.

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6.1 Menus:

USER Level Menus (0011) Pressure Schedule

P01

TABLE #1 01 Schedule Setting #1

to
T01
28 Schedule Setting #28

PH High Pressure Set Point

PL Low Pressure Set Point
Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm Prefill
SQ Sequence Rotation Mode P02
01 Compressor #1 Priority
to PF Prefill Function
04 Compressor #4 Priority PT Prefill Time
PP Prefill Pressure
01 Compressor #1
to
TABLE #2
04 Compressor #4
T02

PH High Pressure Set Point

User Configuration
PL Low Pressure Set Point
Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm S01
SQ Sequence Rotation Mode
01 Compressor #1 Priority Ct Real Time Clock Set
to PS Pressure Schedule Enable
04 Compressor #4 Priority AR Auto Restart Enable
RP Rotation Interval
TS Default Table Select
BL Display Backlit Adjust
TABLE #3
T03
Compressor Running Hours
PH High Pressure Set Point
C01
PL Low Pressure Set Point
Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm
SQ Sequence Rotation Mode 01 Compressor #1 Running Hours
01 Compressor #1 Priority to
to 04 Compressor #4 Running Hours
04 Compressor #4 Priority

Fault Log
E01

01 Fault Log #1 (most recent)

to
15 Fault Log #15

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SERVICE Level Menus (0021) High Level Menus (0032)

Configuration Diagnostics
S02 D01

P> Pressure Units D1 Digital Input #1 (Di 1)

NC Number Of Compressors to
PM Maximum Pressure Alarm D8 Digital Input #8 (Di 8)
CF Stop Control Function D9 Digital on Analogue Input #2 (Ai2)*
TO Tolerance DA Digital on Analogue Input #3 (Ai3)*
DA Damping R1 Output Relay #1 (R1)
PC Pressure Change Time to
AI Auxiliary Input Function R6 Output Relay #6 (R6)
AO Auxiliary Output Function A1 Analogue Input #1 (Ai1)
ER Error Log Reset A2 Analogue Input #2 (Ai2)*
A3 Analogue Input #3 (Ai3)*
Ao Analogue Output (Ao)

Auxiliary Box Monitoring

S03

01 Auxiliary Box #1 Enable

to
12 Auxiliary Box #12 Enable
BT RS485 Timeout

Sensor Calibration
S04

1O Pressure Offset
1R Pressure Range

Compressor Configuration
C02

01 Compressor #1 Configuration
to
04 Compressor #4 Configuration

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6.2 Menu Items:

P01
T01 28 28 - . --:-- ---
08 04 1 04 01 01 - . --:-- ---
01 PH 7.0 bar 02 02 - . --:-- ---
02 PL 6.8 bar 03 03 - . --:-- ---
03 Pm 0 bar 04 04 - . --:-- ---
04 SQ TR ( )
Pressure Schedule

Tables P01 – 01 to 28
The ‘Pressure Schedule’ items 01 to 28
T0# – PH High Pressure Set Point
The ‘upper’ or ‘unload’ pressure set point that
will be used when the ‘Table’ is active.
P02
07 04 X
T0# - PL Low Pressure Set Point
The ‘lower’ or ‘load’ pressure set point that will 01 PF X
be used when the ‘Table’ is active. 02 PT - MIN
T0# - Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm
03 PP 0 BAR
The miniumum pressure ‘Warning’ or ‘Alarm’ 04 01 X
level that will be used when the ‘Table’ is
active.
Prefill
T0# - SQ Sequence Strategy
The sequence control strategy mode that will P02 - PF Prefill Function
be used when the table is active. Determines the ‘Prefill’ strategy or function that
will be used at system startup.
T0# - 01 Compressor #1 Priority
The ‘priority’ setting for compressor number #1
that will be used when the table is active. = Prefill function OFF
= Prefill, Back-up Mode
T0# - 02 Compressor #2 Priority ! X
The ‘priority’ setting for compressor number #2 = Prefill, Standard Mode
that will be used when the table is active.
P02 - PT Prefill Time
T0# - 03 Compressor #3 Priority Sets the maximum time allowed for a system
The ‘priority’ setting for compressor number #3 ‘Prefill’ at startup.
that will be used when the table is active.
P02 - PP Prefill Pressure
T0# - 04 Compressor #4 Priority If pressure is at, or above, this setting at
The ‘priority’ setting for compressor number #4 system startup the prefill function will be
that will be used when the table is active. abandoned immediately and normal pressure
control and sequence strategy will be
# = Table 01, 02 or 03 implemented. This setting is intended to inhibit
‘Prefill’ operation if pressure is already at an
acceptible level at system startup.
Priority Settings:
: compressor(s) can be inhibited from use P02 – 01 to 04 Compressor #1 to #4
while a table is active by selecting “X” priority. The function of compressor #1 to #4 during
The compressor will be held offload and will the ‘Prefill’ period.
not be utilised under any circumstances.
= do not use
= use for primary prefill
! = use for emergency backup

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C01 1
Compressor Connectivity:

I-PCB Fixed speed, load/unload;

01 01 0 hrs connected to P4 using ‘i-PCB’ module.
02 02 0 hrs (0/100%) 0% or 100% regulation
03 03 0 hrs I-485 Fixed speed, load/unload; connected
04 04 0 hrs to P4 on Multi485 network.
(0/100%) 0% or 100% regulation

Control - Equal Hours Run Mode V-485 Variable capacity/speed; connected to

P4 on Multi485 network.
Record of detected ‘running’ hours for each
compressor. The run hours value can be Used for top-up/base-load
manually adjusted, at any time, to match the assignment only (where applicable);
running hours meter/display value of each the P4 is not equipped with variable
compressor. capacity/speed functionality.

C01 - 01 Run Hours; Compressor 1 Compressor Start Time:

to
C01 - 04 Run Hours; Compressor 4 Set to match the time that the compressor
takes to start it’s main motor and load. This
C02 time will typically be equivalent to the
compressors ‘Star/Delta’ time. If unknown, the
time can be established by experiment;
01 01 I-PCB manually start the compressor, from a stopped
condition, and determine the time from
02 02 I-PCB pressing the start button until the compressor
03 03 I-PCB loads and contributes capacity output to the
system.
04 04 I-PCB
This time is used by the P4 for ‘staggered
starting’ of multiple compressors and other
Installation – Compressor Connections operational calculations. An accurate time is
important for successful P4 operation.
The type, method of connection, and the
control functionality, of each compressor
connected to the P4. i-PCB Alarm Input:

C02 - 01 Compressor 1 For ‘i-PCB’ connectivity applications the

to voltage detection function for the ‘i-PCB’ Alarm
C02 - 04 Compressor 4 input can be inverted.

+V=! An Alarm condition is generated if the

C02 01.01 01 ‘i-PCB’ Alarm input detects a voltage
between 12-250Vac/dc (default).
1 I-PCB
0V=! An Alarm condition is generated if the
10 sec ‘i-PCB’ Alarm input detects no voltage.

+V=!

Compressor connectivity and functionality

settings.

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E01 S01
15 -: --- . -- 06 BL 5
01 E : ERR . 01 08 Ct 1 . 18:00
02 -:--- . -- 08 PS X
03 -:--- . -- 08 AR
04 -:--- . -- 08 RP 9 . 00:00

E01 – 01 to 15
Features and Functions
Error Log; presented in chronological order;
entry 01 = most recent. S01 - Ct Real Time Clock Set
Adjustment for the internal real time clock.
Each error log item will show the error code. (Hours, Minutes, Date, Month, Year)
To view details for the selected error log item The ‘Day of the Week’ (1= Monday to
press ENTER. 7=Sunday) is automatically calculated and set
in accordance with the Day, Month and Year.
E01 01.01 S01 - PS Pressure Schedule Enable

E: ERR.01 = inhibit Pressure Schedule

= enable Pressure Schedule
16/05/2006 14:25
1 S01 - AR Auto Restart Enable
= inhibit Power Failure Auto Restart

The first information display shows the: = enable Power Failure Auto Restart
a) The Error Code
b) Error Code symbols (if applicable) The P4 will only automatically restart when
c) The date the error occurred power is restored if the P4 was in an
d) The time the error occurred operational ‘Started’ state when the power
e) The active operational functions of the loss or disruption occurred.
P4 at the time the error occurred;
(see: P4 Status Display) S01 - RP Rotation Interval
Sets the sequence ‘Rotation’ interval or time.
To return to the main error log menu screen
press ESCAPE. S01 - TS Default Table Select
Determines the ‘Table’ that will be used by
To view the second information screen press default when ‘Pressure Schedule’ is not active
ENTER. and no table is selected remotely on a digital
input.

E01 01.01 S01 - BL Display Backlight Adjust

Adjustable: 1 to 7, default 5
1 2 3 4 The display will temporarily increase
brightness by 2 levels when a key is pressed
and return to normal setting after a period of
The operational status of each compressor, at no keypad activity. The default display
the time the error occurred, is displayed backlight level has been set to enable a
symbollically (see: Compressor Status ‘continuous use service life’ in excess of
Displays). 90000 hours while providing good readability
in all ambient light conditions. LCD display
To return to the first information screen press ‘service life’ is defined as the time period
ENTER or ESCAPE. before the backlight reduces to 50% of initial
brightness.

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Typically the display will remain usable for a S02 - AI Auxiliary Input Function
much longer period for time. Adjusting the
backlight to high levels will reduce service life.
S02 08.01 AI
S02
NO
10
01
ER
P> BAR
X 01:T1
02 NC 4
03 PM 10.0 BAR The function of the Auxiliary input.

04 CF X 01:T1 Override > Table 1

02:T2 Override > Table 2
03:T3 Override > Table 3
Pressure Control; Tables 04:TS Override > Standby
05:SS Remote Start/Stop **
S02 - P> Pressure Units 06:AA Remote Alarm (always active)
Selects the display pressure units: 07:AR Remote Alarm (active when unit
Bar, psi or kPa. running, inhibited when unit stopped
or in Standby)
S02 - NC Number of Compressors 08:TA Remote Trip (always active)
Sets the number of compressors connected 09:TR Remote Trip (active when unit
to, and controlled by, the P4. This value must running, inhibited when unit stopped
be set to match the system at commissioning. or in Standby)

S02 - PM Maximum Pressure Alarm NO (Normally Open)

High pressure ‘Fault’ level. This value remains The selected function is activated when the
active at all times and is the same for all input is closed circuit (input terminals are
‘Tables’. Set just below system pressure relief connected together by remote volt-free
value(s) and below the maximum system contacts)
pressure rating of all air system components NC (Normally Closed)
The selected function is activated when the
S02 - CF Stop Control Function input is open circuit (input terminals are open
Determines if the P4 maintains control of the circuit)
compressors when the P4 is stopped.
** Remote Start/Stop
Remote Start and Stop commands are
= Stop: return pressure control to the
activated by a ‘change of state’ of the Auxiliary
compressors.
input (a transition from open circuit to closed
circuit or visa versa). The local panel Start and
= Standby: maintain control and Stop functions remain active; both local and
continouosly hold compressors ‘off load’. remote Start/Stop functions will function. The
most recent command, from a local or remote
S02 - TO Tolerance source, will override any previous command,
The pressure control ‘Tolerance’ band setting. from a local or remote source.

S02 - DA Damping The Remote Start/Stop function can be

The pressure control ‘Damping’ setting. selected for normally open (NO) or normally
closed (NC) operation. For ‘fail safe’ operation
S02 - PC Pressure Change Time select normally closed (NC); the P4 will start if
The time that the P4 will implement a smooth the Auxiliary input changes state from ‘open
and controlled change from one ‘target’ circuit’ to ‘closed circuit’ and stop if the input
pressure level to another when a table change changes state from ‘closed circuit’ to ‘open
is made. circuit’. Any remote cabling or switch contact
failure that results in an open circuit condition
will stop the P4.

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S02 - AO Auxiliary Output Function The contacts of the Auxiliary output relay
are rated for 115V (UL), 240V (CE), at 5 Amps
S02 09.01 AO maximum.

S02 - ER Error Log Reset

NO Clears and resets the ‘Error Log’. Adjust the
01:AF item setting to ‘RST’ and press ENTER. The
setting will return to normal and all existing
entries in the error log will be perminantly
deleted.
The function of the Auxiliary output ‘volt-free’
relay contacts.
S03
01:AF Any Fault 13 BT 60 sec
Any Alarm (Warning), Shutdown (Trip)
or Compressor Not Available. 01 01 X
02:AT Any Trip 02 02 X
any Shutdown (Trip) or Compressor
Not Available. 03 03 X
03:CF Compressor Fault 04 04 X
Any compressor Alarm (Warning),
Shutdown (Trip) or Not Available
S03 – 01/12 I/O Box Monitoring
04:CA Compressor Alarm
Any compressor Alarm (Warning)
05:CT Compressor Trip = Disabled
Any compressor Shutdown (Trip) or
Not Available = Enabled
06:SF System Fault
Any unit Alarm (Warning) or Shutdown The P4 will monitor the selected I/O Box and
(Trip) display any ‘Fault’ detected on the I/O Box
07:ON System On inputs; dependant on I/O Box set-up.
Unit Started and Active, including Pre-
Fill period and Standby (not active
Examine the I/O Box manual for details.
when unit stopped)
08:SA System Active
S03 – BT Communications Timeout
Unit Active, including Pre-Fill period
(not active when unit stopped or in
The general operation of the selected I/O Box
standby)
is also monitored. If the I/O Box fails to
09:SP System Pressure Control Active
communicate on the RS485 network within the
Unit Active excluding Pre-Fill (not
set ‘Communications Broadcast Timeout’ (BT)
active when unit stopped, or in
the P4 will display an I/O Box RS485
standby, or in Pre-Fill mode)
communications Error.
10:LP Low Pressure Alarm
11:HP High Pressure Alarm
12:PO Pressure Control Override
Normal, or Pressure Schedule’
operation is being manually
overridden

NO (Normally Open)
The auxiliary output relay contacts are
normally open and will close circuit when the
set function is active or true.
NC (Normally Closed)
The auxiliary output relay contacts are
normally closed and will open circuit when the
set function is active or true; or in the event of
a P4 shutdown or power supply disruption.

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2) Calibration Procedure
S04
a) Offset: Expose the sensor to atmosphere
and adjust the ‘offset’ setting (if necessary)
01 1O 0 BAR until the detected pressure display shows
02 1R 16.0 BAR 0.0bar (0psi).

b) Range: Apply an accurately know pressure

to the pressure sensor and adjust the ‘Range’
setting until the detected pressure display
matches the applied pressure. An applied
S04 - 1O Pressure Sensor Offset
pressure equal too, or greater than, the
S04 - 1R Pressure Sensor Range
nominal system working pressure is
recommended.
Pressure Sensor Calibration Procedure:

1) Commissioning The detected pressure is displayed with the

calibration menu item and will change to
Initially set the ‘Offset’ (minimum) to the match the new calibration setting as the
minimum or lowest pressure value for the setting is adjusted.
sensor. Set the ‘Range’ (maximum) to the
maximum or highest value for the sensor. There is no need for the applied pressure
to be static; it can be dynamic and changing.
For example: This enables calibration to be carried out on a
If the pressure sensor is a 0 to 16bar (0 to fully operational system where changing
232psi) type set the ‘offset’ to 0bar (0psi) and system pressure can be accurately verified
the ‘Range’ to 16.0bar (232psi). from another source.

If the sensor is a –1.0(minus one bar.g) to Correct pressure sensor set-up and
15.0bar type, set the ‘offset’ to –1.0bar (minus calibration is critical for successful system
one bar) and the range to 15.0bar. operation. It is recommended that pressure
Note: The ‘range’ value equates to the sensor calibration is examined, and adjusted if
maximum value not the scope of the sensor. necessary, annually or a pre-determined
routine periodic basis.
Execute the calibration procedure.

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D01 Diagnostics Relay Outputs:

Each relay output can be energised and de-
energised manually by selecting the item. Use
D01 UP(plus) and DOWN(minus) to adjust and
20 Ao 4.00 mA ENTER.
01 D1 0 Analogue Inputs:
02 D2 0 The item will alternate between the detected
value and the electrical measurement on the
03 D3 1 controller input terminals. An independent
04 D4 2 measuring device can be used to check the
displayed electrical measurement.
The P4 is equipped with comprehensive
A1: System Pressure, 4-20mA
diagnostic functions. Each input can be
A2: Digital Input #9, voltage
examined individually and each output can be
A3: Auxiliary Digital Input, voltage
manually activated or manipulated individually.

AirMaster T1 Controller Diagnostics: Analogue inputs 2 and 3 are equipped with

ACM modules designed to conform to the
D1 Digital Input 1 standard specification for a controller digital
D2 Digital Input 2 ON input. The inputs are utilised as digital inputs
D3 Digital Input 3 on the P4.
D4 Digital Input 4 OFF
D5 Digital Input 5 Analogue Output:
D6 Digital Input 6 Pulsing The analogue output can be manually
D7 Digital Input 7 adjusted. Use UP(plus) and DOWN(Minus) to
D8 Digital Input 8 adjust and ENTER. The output will return to
normal operational value upon menu exit.
D9 Digital signal detected on A2
DA Digital signal detected on A3
-------------------------------------------------------------
R1 Relay Output 1
R2 Relay Output 2 OFF
R3 Relay Output 3
R4 Relay Output 4
ON
R5 Relay Output 5
R6 Relay Output 6
-------------------------------------------------------------
A1 Analogue Input 1 bar <> mA
A2 Analogue Input 2 v
A3 Analogue Input 3 v
-------------------------------------------------------------
Ao Analogue Output 0.0 to 20.0mA

Digital Inputs:

OFF (open circuit)

ON (closed circuit)

Pulsing

The pulse signal from an ‘i-PCB’ is 0V to

24VDC at 50/60Hz. A typical DC voltage
meter, or multimeter, will detect this as 12VDC
+-4V.

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7. OPERATION
7.1 User Interface
12:00 #1
a b
Display:
a) Time of day (24hrs)
a b b) Day of the week
#1 = Monday to #7 = Sunday

7.0
BAR
c
Press Up or Down to return to the
d 1 e Sequence/Status display.
10:35
f 1 2 3 4 7.3 Unit Status:
g A B C D
System Pressure:
h Increasing to normal operational levels
(Prefill, target pressure change or at
a) System Pressure Value system start)
b) System pressure Units Below the active lower, or load, pressure
c) Unit Status set point
d) Unit Active Functions Between the lower, or load, and upper, or
e) Time unload, active pressure set points
f) Compressor Number
g) Compressor Sequence Assignment Above the upper, or unload, active
h) Compressor Status pressure set point

Keypad: Unit Status:

Stopped
d a Standby
Started and Running

e Unit Run Indicator (Green LED)

b OFF – Not Active, Stopped

f Slow Flash: Active, Standby Mode

ON – Active, Running

g c Unit Fault Indicator (Red LED)

Flash: Shutdown (Trip)
ON – Alarm (Warning)
a) Start
b) Stop The P4 fault indicator does not indicate
c) Reset compressor fault states.
d) Escape
e) Up (Plus) 7.4 Compressor Status:
f) Down (Minus)
g) Enter
Standby (or Auto Restart)
7.2 Sequence Rotation: Running Offload
Running Loaded
To view when the next automated sequence
rotation will occur press Down: Inhibited from use in Table
Service Maintenance Active
Alarm (Warning)
Not Available (Stopped, Shutdown, Trip)

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7.5 Unit Functions:

Press Escape to return to the normal
Operating Mode: operational display screen.

Sequence Rotation:
Equal Hours Run
P00
First In First Out
#4 18:00
Timer Rotation
18 / 05 / 2006
Active Functions:
ABCD
Power Failure Auto-Restart

Standby
1 Day of the week (#4: Thursday), the
Table #1 time of day (18:00) and the date (18/05/2006)
2 of the next automated sequence rotation
Table #2
event.
3
Table #3
Remote Manual Override The active ‘mode’ of operation
Prefill Function
“ABCD” The current active rotation sequence
Pressure Schedule assignment.

Function Inhibited (manual override)

Press Escape to return to the normal
7.6 Information Displays operational display screen.

To view detailed information applicable to the 7.7 Manual Sequence Rotation:

selected User menu display item press Enter:
The sequence assignment can be manually
Status Display: rotated at any time. When viewing the
‘Sequence Rotation’ information screen press
P00 Enter:
#4 18:00 T02
7.0 bar The manual rotation symbols will
1 6.8 bar appear and flash. Press Enter to execute a
manual rotation or Escape to abandon the
6.0 bar manual rotation.

Automated sequence rotation is not disrupted

by a manual rotation; the next scheduled
If the ‘Pressure Schedule’ feature is automated sequence rotation event will still
active; shows the day of the week (#4), the occur.
time of day (18:00) and the table to be used
(T02) of the next scheduled instruction to be
executed.

1
The current active ‘Table’ (T01)
Upper, or unload, pressure set point
Lower, or load, pressure set point
Minimum pressure Alarm (Warning)

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7.8 Compressor Identification To manually skip the Prefill function, press

and hold Start for several seconds.
Each compressor connected to the P4 will
have a unique assigned compressor When Prefill is complete, if applicable, the P4
identification number; starting at compressor 1 will enter normal operating mode.
increasing sequentially to the number of
compressors connected to the P4. The P4 will operate in accordance with the
parameters and options set in the active
‘Table’.

Tables

Each compressor in the system must be

started (running or in a standby or auto restart
condition) before P4 control of the compressor
can be established. The P4 will not start a
1 2 3 4
compressor that is in a stopped condition.

7.9 Stop: 7.11 Power Failure Auto-Restart

If the power failure auto-restart function is

To stop the P4 press Stop. enabled the P4 will automatically start, when
The P4 will respond dependant on set-up: power is restored after a disruption or failure, if
PC=0) Pressure regulation control is the P4 was in a ‘started’ state when the power
automatically transferred back to each disruption or failure occurred.
compressor. The compressor(s) will continue
to operate using the pressure settings The P4 will not automatically restart if the P4
programmed or set in the individual was in a stopped state when the power
compressor controller(s). disruption or failure occurred.
PC=1) The P4 will hold each compressor in an
offload state. If the compressor is equipped 7.12 Failure Mode
with a main motor run-on-time function the
compressor will run offload for a period of time If the P4 experiences a disruption to normal
and then stop in to a ‘standby’ or ‘auto restart’ control, or a P4 shutdown fault occurs,
state. pressure regulation control is automatically
transferred back to each compressor. The
The design of some air compressor control compressor(s) will continue to operate using
systems may inhibit automatic transfer of the pressure settings programmed or set in
pressure regulation control to local operation the individual compressor controller(s).
mode. In this instance the compressor will not
continue production of compressed air – 7.13 Reset
consult the air compressor manual or your air
compressor supplier / specialist for details
before installing the P4. To reset a P4 Alarm (Warning) or
Shutdown condition press Reset.
7.10 Start:
Compressor Alarm (Warning) conditions are
automatically reset when the condition has
To start the P4 press Start. been resolved and reset on the compressor.
If the Prefill function is enabled, and system
pressure is below the set prefill pressure, the Compressor Not Available (Shutdown, Trip)
system will enter Prefill mode for the set Prefill conditions are automatically reset when the
time. condition has been resolved and reset on the
compressor; and the compressor has been
restarted.
Prefill

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7.14 Fault Codes: Compressor fault states are displayed as

part of the normal operational status display
In the event of a unit or system ‘Fault’ the P4 and do not generate fault codes. Examine the
will display a fault code. The fault code applicable compressor unit to establish the
becomes an item in the User operational nature or description of the detected fault
display menu. If more than one ‘active’ fault condition.
occurs each will be displayed as a separate
item in the operational User menu; press Up Special Controller Fault Codes:
or Down to view all active fault codes or to
view the normal status display.
E0836 PLL Unlock; Internal failure or
excessively high external
Alarm (Warning) electrical interference
E0866 Controller internal power
Shutdown (Trip) supply fault
E5000 Internal memory map error
Fault codes are separated in to unit faults E5001 Internal memory failure
‘ERR’ and system Alarms (Warning) ‘SYS’.

Each fault type has a unique numeric code. To Display the Software Version:

ERR.01 Pressure Sensor Press and hold Reset then press Escape.
The clock time display will change to show the
software version ID (example: “E01”).
ERR.04 Internal 24V Fault

ERR.05 Emergency Stop

ERR.06 Real Time Clock Error

SYS.01 Excess Pressure

(PM)

SYS.02 Min Pressure (Pm)

SYS.04 Insufficient Capacity

SYS.05 Remote Alarm (Warning)

Auxiliary Input Function ‘AA’

SYS.06 Remote Alarm (Warning)

Auxiliary Input Function ‘AR’

SYS.07 Remote Trip (Shutdown)

Auxiliary Input Function ‘TA’

SYS.08 Remote Trip (Shutdown)

Auxiliary Input Function ‘TR’

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8.0 Parts List

Item Part No. Description

- Y07ENER15.00 Metacentre P4 Kit 2

- Y07ENER05.00 Metacentre P4
- Y07ENER14.00 Manual, User CD
1 Y06CM45.00 Unit, Controller
2 Y06CM31.00 Unit, XPM-TAC24
3 KPY0611.01C PCB, Terminal
4 Y07CM49.00 Gland, Set - Pg13.5
3
5 Y04CM59.00 Module, i-PCB
6 Y04CM29.00 Sensor, Pressure 1
4-20mA, 232psi (16bar)
4

20mm
IEC 5mm 5 i-PCB 6

Qty Part No. Description

10 Y06CM42.00 IEC Fuse T1.0A

10 Y06CM43.00 IEC Fuse T1.6A
10 Y06CM44.00 IEC Fuse T3.15A

9.0 Technical Data Mounting Dimensions:

24mm 238mm

Dimensions 291mm x 241mm x 152mm 24mm

Weight 6.4kg (14lb)

Mounting wall, 4 x screw fixings
Enclosure IP54, NEMA 12
Supply 230Vac +/- 10%
115Vac +/- 10% 188mm 236mm

Power 50VA
Temperature 0°C to 46°C (32°F to 115°F)
Humidity 95% RH non-condensing
8mm Ø

286mm

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10.0 Wiring Diagram

T1-56-321-R6-CB Terminal PCB

33 34 35 36
C01

X08
X06 C03
C04

4
+VDC C03

Ai1 C04 C05

3
X05

31 32
+VDC C05 C06

X07
A-GND SEQ C08

2
Ai2 C06 C07
GND C07
Ao +VDC C07

1
C08
Ai3 C08

27 28 29 30
C010
C09

X06
C09
X09

C010
C+ C019

1 C020

SEQ
C011
X08

2 C021

25 26
C012 C04

X05
3 C022
C013
X04

C03
4
L2 L1

C023
C014 C019
5 C024

+
-

19 20 21 22 23 24
C015 R-SEQ 10k
6 C025
C016 C024

24Vac
XPM485
RS485#2

GND
C026 C034 150k
C017 C06

X04
8 C027
C018 150k
C019 C012
24Vac
C020
C011
SEQ
R5 C021
X02

C012 C022
C023
C01/3
L2 L1 RS485#1

R6 C024

13 14 15 16 17 18
10k
Multi485

C01/4 C025
X07

C023
GND

C026 C027

X03
C013 C027
C09 R1
C014 C028 C018
C010
R2 C029
C015
X03

C030
R3
C016 C033

8 9 10 11 12
10k
C017 C034
24Vac

C022
R4
X01

C026

X02
C018
2
1

C031
C016
0VDC
C032
7
C029

C028

10k
6
24Vac
0Vac

C021
2 3 4 5

C025
X01
X02

XPM-TAC24

X03
C015
2

1
1

2
24Vac
1
N
E
E
L

0Vac - earthed
X01

L N E
230Vac 10%
115Vac 10%

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Connection Diagram:

Terminal PCB

33 34 35 36
240V 'CE' / 115V 'UL' @ 5A maximum.

X08
Auxiliary Output #1

31 32

X07
Auxiliary Input #1
330ft (100m) max

L1
27 28 29 30

L1
X06 L2 L2
Multi485
L1
L2
100m (330ft) max
-
25 26

- Ai1 System
X05

Pressure
+ +
4-20mA
19 20 21 22 23 24

+20VDC 6

i-PCB 4
Di5 Ready/Run 5

Ai2 Alarm/Serv. 4
X04

- GND 3
100m (330ft) max
R5 LOAD 2

R1 SEQ 1
4
I-PCB 6-core
13 14 15 16 17 18

+20VDC 6
i-PCB 3

Di4 Ready/Run 5

Di8 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03

- GND 3
100m (330ft) max
R4 LOAD 2

R1 SEQ 1
3
I-PCB 6-core

+20VDC
8 9 10 11 12

6
i-PCB 2

Di3 Ready/Run 5

Di7 Alarm/Serv. 4
X02

- GND 3
100m (330ft) max
R3 LOAD 2

R1 SEQ 1
2
7

I-PCB 6-core

+20VDC
6

6
i-PCB 1

Di2 Ready/Run 5
2 3 4 5

Di6 Alarm/Serv.
X01

4
- GND 3
100m (330ft) max
R2 LOAD 2
1
R1 SEQ
1

1
I-PCB 6-core

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XPM-TAC24
Power Supply Module

BLUE BLACK

BROWN ORANGE

RED WHITE
GREEN VIOLET

1 2 3 4 X04
T3.15A T1.6A T1.6A T1.0A 1 2 3 4

FH5 FH4 FH3 FH2 VOLTAGE SELECT

230V +-10%
230V

115V
115V +-10%
IEC T1.0A FH1
5x20mm
1 2 3 4
X03 X02
2 1 2 X01

N L E E

24Vac/2 24Vac/1
earthed isolated NL E

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P4 Commissioning Form
Customer Contact Customer Ref:

Phone Internal Ref:

Installation/Site Commission Date

Software Ser No. Commission Engineer

Comp #1 Manufacturer
3
Comp #1 Model/Type
bar m /min Comp #1 Working Pressure bar/psi
#1 kW VA Hz
Comp #1 Full Load Capacity m3/min

Comp #2 Manufacturer
bar m3/min Comp #2 Model/Type
#2 kW VA Hz Comp #2 Working Pressure bar/psi
Comp #2 Full Load Capacity m3/min

Comp #3 Manufacturer
bar m3/min Comp #3 Model/Type
#3 kW VA Hz Comp #3 Working Pressure bar/psi
Comp #3 Full Load Capacity m3/min

Comp #4 Manufacturer
bar m3/min Comp #4 Model/Type
#4 kW VA Hz Comp #4 Working Pressure bar/psi
Comp #4 Full Load Capacity m3/min

T01 PH High Pressure Set Point bar/psi

T01 PL Low pressure Set Point bar/psi
T01 Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm bar/psi
T01 SQ Sequence Rotation Mode EHR FIFO TR
T01 01 Comp #1 Priority
T01 02 Comp #2 Priority
T01 03 Comp #3 Priority
T01 04 Comp #4 Priority

T02 PH High Pressure Set Point bar/psi

T02 PL Low pressure Set Point bar/psi
T02 Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm bar/psi
T02 SQ Sequence Rotation Mode EHR FIFO TR
T02 01 Comp #1 Priority
T02 02 Comp #2 Priority
T02 03 Comp #3 Priority
T02 04 Comp #4 Priority

T03 PH High Pressure Set Point bar/psi

T03 PL Low pressure Set Point bar/psi
T03 Pm Minimum Pressure Alarm bar/psi
T03 SQ Sequence Rotation Mode EHR FIFO TR
T03 01 Comp #1 Priority
T03 02 Comp #2 Priority
T03 03 Comp #3 Priority
T03 04 Comp #4 Priority

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S01 Ct Real Time Clock Set

S01 PS Pressure Schedule Enable
S01 AR Auto Restart Enable
S01 RP Rotation Interval or Time
S01 TS Default Table T01 T02 T03

S02 P> Pressure Units bar psi kPa

S02 NC Number of Compressors 1 2 3 4
S02 PM Maximum Pressure Alarm bar/psi
S02 CF Stop Control Function
S02 TO Tolerance
S02 DA Damping
S02 PC Pressure Change Time min
S02 AI Auxiliary Input Function
S02 AO Auxiliary Output Function

S03 01 I/O Box #1 Enable

S03 02 I/O Box #2 Enable
S03 03 I/O Box #3 Enable
S03 04 I/O Box #4 Enable
S03 05 I/O Box #5 Enable
S03 06 I/O Box #6 Enable
S03 07 I/O Box #7 Enable
S03 08 I/O Box #8 Enable
S03 09 I/O Box #9 Enable
S03 10 I/O Box #10 Enable
S03 11 I/O Box #11 Enable
S03 12 I/O Box #12 Enable

S04 1O Pressure Offset

S04 1R Pressure Range

P02 PF Prefill Function !>X

P02 PT Prefill Time sec
P02 PP Prefill Pressure bar/psi
P02 01 Compressor #1 Prefill Function !
P02 02 Compressor #2 Prefill Function !
P02 03 Compressor #3 Prefill Function !
P02 04 Compressor #4 Prefill Function !

C01 01 Compressor #1 Running Hours hrs

C01 02 Compressor #2 Running Hours hrs
C01 03 Compressor #3 Running Hours hrs
C01 04 Compressor #4 Running Hours hrs

C02 01 Compressor #1 Connection I-PCB I-485 V-485

C02 Compressor #1 Start Time sec

C02 02 Compressor #2 Connection I-PCB I-485 V-485

C02 Compressor #2 Start Time sec

C02 03 Compressor #3 Connection I-PCB I-485 V-485

C02 Compressor #3 Start Time sec

C02 04 Compressor #4 Connection I-PCB I-485 V-485

C02 Compressor #4 Start Time sec

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