SCREW AIR COMPRESSOR

TYPE: MAM-890（ B）（ 3R） -II

USER

MANUAL
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 Notice

Please read all the operation manual before operating the set and keep this manual for further
reference.

Installation of MAM—8** compressor controller can be performed only by professional technicians.

Installation position shall be considered carefully in order to ensure good ventilation and reduce
electromagnetic interference.

Wiring shall be performed respectively according to regulations for heavy and weak current to reduce
electromagnetic interference.

RC snubber must be connected to the two terminals of coil (such as AC contactor ,valve, etc),which
are controlled by relay output.

Port connection shall be inspected carefully before power on.

Correct ground connection (the third ground)can help increase product capacity of resisting signal
interference.

Set rated current of motor: the max current of motor/1.2.

Features：
● Chinese / English display.
● Remote control/Local control.
● Block mode/Independent mode.
● On-off control of motor.
● Prevention for air compressor reversion.
● Temperature measurement, control and protection.
● Voltage measurement and protection.
● RS485 communication function, supporting MODBUS RTU protocol.
● Protection for open phase, overload current, unbalance current, high voltage, low voltage.
● High integration, high reliability, high cost performance.
 Contents
1、Basic Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 5
1、Button Explanation ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2、Indicator instructions ................................................................................................................................... 6
3、Status Display and Operation ...................................................................................................................... 6
4、Operating parameters and Menu.................................................................................................................. 7
5、User Parameter View and Modification:...................................................................................................... 7
6、Customer Parameter and Functions ............................................................................................................. 8
7、Factory Parameter View and Modification ................................................................................................ 10
8、Factory Parameter Sheet and Function ...................................................................................................... 10
9、Calibration Parameter .................................................................................................................................11
10、Operating Authorization and Password ................................................................................................... 12
2、 Controller Function and Technical Parameter ................................................................................................. 13
3、 Model and specification................................................................................................................................... 14
1、 Instruction of type.................................................................................................................................... 14
2、Specification table for power of suited motor............................................................................................ 14
4、Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
1、Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................................................. 15
2、Controller Installation................................................................................................................................ 15
2、Electrical Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................................... 16
5、 Alarm Function................................................................................................................................................ 17
1、Air Filter Alarm ......................................................................................................................................... 17
2、Oil Filter Alarm ......................................................................................................................................... 17
3、O/A separator Alarm.................................................................................................................................. 17
4、Lubricating Oil Alarm................................................................................................................................ 17
5、Grease Alarm ............................................................................................................................................. 17
6、Belt Alarm.................................................................................................................................................. 17
7、High Discharge Air Temperature Alarm .................................................................................................... 17
6、 Controller protection........................................................................................................................................ 18
1、Motor protection ........................................................................................................................................ 18
2、Protection of High Discharge Air Temperature ......................................................................................... 18
3、Protection of Air Compressor Non-reversing ............................................................................................ 18
4、Protection of High Pressure ....................................................................................................................... 18
5、Protection of Sensor Failure ...................................................................................................................... 18
7、Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................. 18
1、This Fault Review...................................................................................................................................... 18
2、 Common Failures and Causes.................................................................................................................. 19
8、Block mode control and net work...................................................................................................................... 20
1, Block mode control...................................................................................................................................... 20
2、Net Work.................................................................................................................................................... 21
9、Schematic Diagram............................................................................................................................................ 22

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1、Basic Operation
1、Button Explanation

Figure 1.1.1
——Start Button:
1, When compressor is at stop status, press this button to start the compressor.
2, When compressor is set as master (No.1) in block mode, press this button to start the
compressor and activate block mode function at the same time.
——Stop Button：
1, When the compressor is at running status, press this button to stop the compressor;
2, When compressor is set as master (No.1) in block mode, press this button to stop
compressor and block mode function as well;
3, When compressor is at stop status, long press this button to display software edition.

——Set Button /Loading / unloading Button:

1, When the compressor is at running status, press this button to load, unload;
2, When the compressor is at setting mode, press this button after modification to

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 confirm and save the modified data.

——Move down button / Decreasing button:

1, When viewing the menu, press this button to move downward the cursor;
2,When modifying data, press this button to decrease the data at current position.

——Move up button/Increasing button:

1, When viewing the menu, press this button to move upward the cursor;
2, When modifying data, press this button to increase the data at current position.

——Shift button /Enter button:

1, When modifying data, press this button to move to the next data bit;
2, When select menu, press this button to switch to submenu. If no submenu
available, the controller will shift to data setting mode.

——Return button / Reset button:

1, When modifying data, press this button to exist data setting mode;
2, When viewing the menu, press this button to return to previous-menu;
3, When the controller is at failure stop status, long press this button to reset.
2、Indicator instructions
Power Indicator：Indicator on when controller is energized.
Run indicator：Indicator is on when motor is running.
Alarm indicator：Indicator is blinking when alarming; indicator on when fail to stop; indicator off when
error is cleared
3、Status Display and Operation
The display screen will show as below after power on:

SCREW After power on, show this menu

COMPRESSOR

After 5 seconds, the main page will show up as:

PRES: 0.60MPa Main menu

SYS STOP C01

Press “ ”, the main menu will show up as:

TEMP: 80℃ Main menu

SYS STOP C01

Press “ ” to enter into Selection Menu:

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 RUN PARA.
Level 1 menu
USER PARA.

FACTORY PARA. Level 1 menu

MOD PARAMETER

4、Operating parameters and Menu

Press “ ”to move the cursor to “RUN PARAMETER”, then press “ ” to switch to
the secondary menu:

MOTOR(A) A-0100
B-0100 C-0100

Press “ ” to check the specific parameter. Such as viewing " FAN CUR "，”RUN

TIME”,”LOAD TIME” and so on. Press the “ ” to return to the previous menu or the
main menu. If no operation at the current menu for 60 Seconds, controller will
automatically return to the main menu.

5、User Parameter View and Modification:

In first menu, press the “ ” and “ ” to move the cursor to the "USER

PARA." item, press the “ ” to switch to the following menu:

LOAD PRES:
00.65MPa

UNLOAD PRES:
00.65MPa

In this menu, press “ ” to switch to the following menu which requires a user password
input.

PASSWORD:0***

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 In this menu, the first data bit of password started blinking，press “ ” or “ ” to

modify the the first bit of password，Press the “ ”, move the cursor to the next data bit,
modify the second data of password. In accordance with the above, modify the third and

fourth data of password in sequence. Press“ ” to confirm the input data and the menu
will switch to the following menu after verification:

The upper right corner with "* "indicates the system

LOAD PRES: *
verification of the password
00.65MPa

In the menu above, press “ ”, the first data of loading pressure starts to blink, user can press

“ ” or “ ” to modify the present data in accordance with the above method .Press “ ” to

move to next data bit and modify to the target data in sequence. When finished, press “ ” to

confirm and save the data. The controller prompt sends out a short voice to tip the completion of

parameter set.

6、Customer Parameter and Functions

Parameters Preset Value Functions

1, In AUTO LOADING, compressor will load if pressure is
below this set data
LOAD P. 00.60MPa
2, In STANDBY mode, compressor will start if the pressure
is below this set data
1, Compressor will unload automatically if air pressure is
above this set data
UNLOAD P. 00.80Mpa
2, This data should be set above LOAD P ,also should be set
below ULD LIM P
FAN START T 0080℃ Fan starts when discharge temperature is above the data set.
FAN STOP T 0070℃ Fan stops when discharge temperature is below the data set.
Set the master start time, record time when master is
activated, controller will not start overload protection
MOTOR DELAY 0008S
during this time to avoid stopping the master by impulse
starting current
STAR DELAY 0006S Time from star start to delta start.
LOAD DELAY 0002S Unloading in this set time after enter delta running
When unloading continuously, compressor will
UNLOAD
0600S automatically stop and enter to standby status if over this set
DELAY
time

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 For NORMAL STOP operation, compressor will stop after
STOP DELAY 0010S
it continuously unloading over this set time
Machine can be restarted only over this set time at any
START DELAY 0100S case(after NORMAL STOP, STANDBY or FAILURE
STOP )
1,When set as LOCAL ,only the button on the controller
can turn on and turn off the machine.
ON/OFF MODE LOCAL/REMOTE 2,When set as REMOTE mode, both the button on the
controller and the remote control button can turn on and off
the machine;
1,When set as the MANU: only when the pressure is above
“unloading pressure”, compressor will unload
automatically .For any other case, the Loading/Unloading
LOAD MODE AUTO/MANU function can only be executed by pressing “loading
/unloading ” key.
2,When set as AUTO ,the loading/ unloading function can
be executed by the fluctuation of air pressure automatically
1,When set as PROHIBIT, the communication function is
invalid.
PROHIBIT
COM MODE 2,When set as COMP. ,compressor function as a slave and
/COMP./BLOCK
is able to communicate with computer or DCS
3,When set as BLOCK, compressor can net control
Set the communication ADD in block mode or when
COM ADDRESS 0001 communicate with monitoring center. This ADD is unique
for every controller in net
1,When service as master in BLOCK. Master controls
slave, the COM ADDRESS should be No.1
BLOCK MODE MASTER/SLAVE
2,When service as slave in BLOCK, slave is controlled by
master
When master pressure is between BLOCK LOAD P and
TURN TIME 0099 Hours BLOCK UNLOAD P, master determine slave work
alternatively over this set time .
BLK NUMER 0000 Number of air compressors in block net
In BLOCK, one compressor will start or load when pressure
BLK MIN 00.65MPa
is below this set data
In BLOCK mode, one compressor will stop or unload when
BLK MAX 00.75MPa
pressure is above this set data
In BLOCK mode, when master sends two commands
BLK DELAY 0050S continuously, second command signal delays for this set
data,
0000H Record total running time of oil filter, if changing new oil
OIL FILTER
filter, the data should be reset by manual operation.
0000H Record total running time of O/A separator. If changing new
O/A SEPARATOR O/A separator, the data should be reset by manual
operation
0000H Record total running time of air filter .If changing new air
AIR FILTER
filter, the data should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of lube. If changing lubricate ,the
LUBE
data should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of grease. If changing new
GREASE
grease, the data should be reset by manual operation
0000H Record total running time of belt. If changing new belt, the
BELT
data should be reset by manual operation

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 9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of oil filter is
OIL FILTER above the set data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear oil filter running time
9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of O/A separator
O/A SEPARATOR is above the set data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear O/A separator running time
9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of air filter is
AIR FILTER above the set data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear air filter running time
9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of lubricate is
LUB above the set data.
2, Set this data to “0” to clear lubricate running time.
9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of grease is above
GREASE the set data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear grease running time
9999H 1,Alarm prompts when total running time of belt is above
BELT the set data.
2,Set this data to “0” to clear belt running time .
1,Set to “EN” , Display in English
LANGUAGE SEL ENGLISH/CHINESE
2,Set to “CH” , Display in Chinese
USER User could modify the user password by old user password
****
PASSWORD or factory password
Set as star-delta, compressor starts through the process from
STAR-DELTA / star to delta; Set as direct start, compressor starts directly
START MODE and no star-delta process.(see the two schematic diagrams
DIRECT
for reference)
7、Factory Parameter View and Modification
FACTORY PARAMETER store relatively parameter set by factory. To check FACTORY PARAMETER,
you have to verify password first. In the first menu, press “ ” and “ ” to FACTORY PARAMETER,
press “ ”to switch to the menu below.

PASSWORD ：0***

Input the correct password to switch to the FACTORY PARAMETER menu as below:

MOTOR CURR： *
100. 0A

For more factory parameter, please check factory parameter sheet. When modify factory parameter, please refer

to customer parameter modification method, supper password is required to set TOTAL RUN TIME,PHASE

PROT,POWER FREQ and MAX RUN TIME.

8、Factory Parameter Sheet and Function

PARAMETER Initial Value Functions

MOTOR CURR MAXIMUM When the current of motor is more than 1.2 times of

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 OVERLOAD VAULE OF the set data, the unit will stop for overload feature.
THE MOTOR /1.2 (see table2.1.1)
When discharge air temperature reaches this set data,
ALARM T. 105℃
compressor will alarm
When the discharge air temperature reaches this set
STOP T. 110℃
data, compressor will alarm and stop
When pressure reaches this set data ,compressor will
STOP P. 1.00MPa
alarm and stop
This data is the maximum of UNLOADING P. The
MAX U.L. 0.80MPa UNLOADING P in the customer parameter must be
set no higher than this data.
RUN TIME 000100Hours Modify the TOTAL RUN TIME
LOAD TIME 000095Hours Modify the TOTAL LOAD TIME
Input the password 8888 and press “set “button to
CLR FAULT ****
clear all the history failure record.
MAX-MIN >= SET*MIN/10 ,respond time is
CUR UN.BAL. 0006
5s
If the set data ≥ 15, the unbalance protection will
be invalid.
If OPEN PHASE protection ≥20 seconds, OPEN
OPEN PAHSE 002.0s
PHASE protection is invalid
PROD DATE ****-**-** Production date
PROD NO ******** Product serial No.
ON: turn on phase sequence protection
PHASE PROT.. ON/OFF
OFF: turn off phase sequence protection
POWER FREQ 50HZ/60HZ Set the operation power frequency
1,When the compressor is in a stop status and the
TOTAL RUN TIME exceeds this TIME LIM set, the
controller will stop the compressor and display USER
TIME LIM 0000H
MISTAKE;
2,If this data is set to ‘0000’, TIME LIMIT function is
invalid.
Controller detects oil filter, O/A separator, air filter,
lubricate oil ,grease and belt running with alarming
ALM STOP 0010H over this ALARM STOP set, compressor will stop and
report ”ALARM LONG STOP ”
1,When set as ON, User can use DCS to set data
through MODBUS protocol；
COM SET PARA ON/OFF 2,When set as OFF, User cannot use DCS to set data
through MODBUS protocol
3, User can use DCS to set data only when compressor
is at stop status
User could modify the factory password by old factory
PARA1 ****
password.
START MODE DIRECT
DIRECT START or STAR-DELTA
SEL START/STAR-DELTA
LED NUM 3LED Set as 3LED

9、Calibration Parameter
You can set relative data of controller in CALBR PARA. It is not allowed to view and modify without
manufacturers authorization, so please verify the password before view and modification. The modification

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 of CALBR PARA is similar with CUSTOMER PARA. Main function is shown as below.

FACTORY PARA.
MOD PARAMETE

PARAMETER Initial Value Functions

1,When calibrate the current of motor A, revise
standard current data, controller calibrate the current
M by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
O TARGET CUR 0000
automatically
T
O
2,Standard current data will return to zero after
R calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
COEF 1.000
A Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A This data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of motor B, revise
M standard current data, controller calibrate the current
O by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
T automatically
O 2,Standard current data will return to zero after
R calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
B COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret
1,When calibrate the current of motor C, revise
M standard current data, controller calibrate the current
O by figuring the current coefficient and save the data
TARGET CUR 0000
T automatically
O 2,Standard current data will return to zero after
R calibration
When calibrate the current, revise coefficient.
C COEF 1.000
Current data in display=sample data*coefficient
CUR ***.*A this data is qret

10、Operating Authorization and Password

Controller provides multiple passwords and access management. According to different
levels of passwords, controller provides different levels of operating authorization, details as
following:
1. User operation password: fixed:___________
Permissions: allows to modify the LOADING P, UNLOADING P, FAN START T, FAN START T,
ON/OFF MODE, LOAD MODE, COM MODE, COM ADD and BLOCKING MODE.

2. New user password: factory set:___________

Permissions: Allows to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER.

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 3. Mmanufacturer sales password: factory set:___________
Permissions: Allows users to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER, the NEW USER PIN, some
MANUFACTURER PARAMETER, MANUFACTORY SALES PASSWORD.

4. Mmanufacturer operation Password: fixed:___________

Permissions: Allows users to modify all CUSTOMER PRAMETER, the NEW USER PIN, some
MANUFACTURER PARAMETER, MANUFACTORY SALES PASSWORD.

5. Calibrate Password: fixed:___________

Permissions: Allows users to calibrate currents in CALBR PARAMETER.

6. Super Password: fixed:___________

Permissions: Allows users to modify TOTAL RUN TIME,PHASE SEQUENCE PROTECTION,
OPWER FREQUENCY ,TIME LIMIT after user enter factory parameter and verify supper password.

2、 Controller Function and Technical Parameter

1、Digital input&output: 2 points of digital input ;3 points of digital relay output ;
2、Analog input: 1 point of Pt100 temperature input ; 1 point of 4～20mA pressure signal input; one group of
three phases current inputs(CT provided）；
3、Controller power supply: AC16-28V、50/60HZ、0.3A、5VA（Recommend:10VA）；
4、Measurement
①、Discharge air temperature:-50～150℃；Accuracy:±1℃.
②、Operation time: 0～999999 hours.
③、Current:0～999.9A.
④、Pressure: 0～1.60MPa. Accuracy: ±0.01Mpa.
5、 Protection of motor: this controller has five basic protection functions for main motor and fan’s motor
①、Open phase protection：When any phase opens, the respond time equals to set time, when phase open
time is set above 20s,open phase protection is invalid；
②、Unbalance protection: when MAX-MIN >= SET*MIN/10 ,respond time is 5s；
③、Protection features of overload (time unit: second)，please see following table（table 2.1.1），multiple

＝Iactual／Iset ,motor operates with delay time according to overload multiples and operation time

shown in following table (table 2.1.1) when motor working current is higher or equal to the set current
from 1.2 times and 3.0 times .

Iactual/Iset ≥1.2 ≥1.3 ≥1.5 ≥1.6 ≥2.0 ≥3.0

Time parameters
Operation time（S） 60 48 24 8 5 1
Table 2.1.1 curve table of reverse time limit for protection of motor
6、Temperature protection: when actual temperature measured is larger than temperature set; response time≤

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 2s；
7、Contact capacity of output relay: 250V,5A；Contact endurance 500000 times
8、Current error is less than 1.0%.；
9、RS485 communication function
1, Block mode control
2, Communicate with-external devices as slave through MODBUS RTU, baud rate 9600BPS,1start bit,8
data bits,1 stop bit and even parity
10,、Remote control compressor: When set as remote control mode, user can remotely control the compressor.
11、Remote or local start block mode.

3、 Model and specification

1、 Instruction of type

MAM 890（B）（T） (3R)（40）

Maximum work current match

motor
3 relay output

With RS485 communication

B: pressure sensor; K: Pressure

890 controller
Serial

2、Specification table for power of suited motor

Corresponding
Current range
Specification main motor Remark
(A)
power (KW)
MAM890（20） 8～20 Below 11
MAM890（40） 16～40 11-18.5
MAM890（100） 100 22-45
MAM890（200） 200 55-90
MAM890（400） 400 110
MAM890（600/5） 600/5 200-250 With CT
Table 3.2.1 Power Table

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4、Installation
1、Mechanical Installation
The CT shall be installed at a place where the current of motor cable can be measured, thus controller
can be set according to instructions on motor nameplate, the detailed dimensions is shown as below:

Figure 4.1.1. Structural dimensions of CT1 (ф36 through hole) Figure 4.1.2. Install dimensions of CT1
2、Controller Installation
A certain room should be left around controller for wiring. The specific dimension is shown as below:

电源

运行

故障

Figure 4.1.5 Controller structure dimensions

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 107.5

74.5
Figure 4.1.6 Hole size
2、Electrical Wiring Installation

14 13 12 10 11 9 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21

C1
7 6 5 4 3 2 1

uc ub ua
A
A B
RS-485
B C

AC 20V

Figure 4.2.1 Terminal arrangement diagram

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①、Cable connection of controller：

1 Common terminal for digital 2 Input terminal for 3 Input terminal for remote
input emergency stop signal control signal ( on/off )
4,5 RS485 communication port 6,7 AC 20V power 8 Control inlet valve
9 Control start/stop valve 10 Digital output 12,13,14 Input terminal for phase
common terminal test
15,16 Connect pressure sensor 17,18,19 Connect motor current 20、21 Connect temperature
transformer sensor

Note :Electromagnetism coil shall be connected nearest with RC snubber during wiring

5、 Alarm Function
1、Air Filter Alarm
The monitor displays AIR LIFE END when the running time of the air filter exhausts.

2、Oil Filter Alarm

Oil filter alarm
The text displays OIL LIFE END when running time of the oil filter exhausts.

3、O/A separator Alarm

The text displays “O/A LIFE END” when running time of the O/A separator exhausts.

4、Lubricating Oil Alarm

The text displays LUBE LIFE END when running time of the lubricating exhausts.

5、Grease Alarm
The text displays GREASE LIFE END when running time of the grease exhausts.

6、Belt Alarm
The text displays BELT LIFE END when running time of the belt exhausts.

7、High Discharge Air Temperature Alarm

The text display HIGH TEMPERATURE when controller detects the discharge air temperature higher
than ALARM T set data in MANUFACTORY PARA.

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6、 Controller protection
1、Motor protection
MAM-890 air compressor controller provides overload, open phase, current unbalance for motor
Electronic
Failure Display Reason
failure
Overload, bearing wear and other mechanical
Overload Display “MASTER/FAN OVER LOAD”
failure
Open Power supply, contactor and open phase of
Display “MASTER OPEN PHASE”
phase motor
Poor contact of contactor, inside open-loop of
Unbalance Display “MASTER-UNBLANCE”
motor
2、Protection of High Discharge Air Temperature
When discharge air temperature is above the high limit of set temperature, the controller will send out the
alarm to shut down the machine and This fault displays HIGHT T.
3、Protection of Air Compressor Non-reversing
When compressor stops and three phases sequence is not in order, THIS FAULT displays PHASE
REVERSAL, and the controller cannot start the motor. Change the position of any arbitrary two-phase
power lines and check the rotation of motor.
4、Protection of High Pressure
When the discharge air pressure is above the MAX LIM P, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine and THIS FAULT displays HIGH P.
5、Protection of Sensor Failure
When pressure sensor or temperature sensor is disconnected, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine and THIS FAULT displays **SENSOR FAULT.
6、Low Temperature Protection
When discharge air temperature is below LOW T PRO in manufacturing parameter, THIS FAULT displays
P SENSOR FAULT two minutes after compressor turns on, the controller will send out the alarm to shut
down the machine.

7、Troubleshooting

1、This Fault Review

Failure stop caused by the external parts of controllers may be removed by checking THIS FAULT or
HISTORY FAULT , method is shown as below:

When a fault occurs, the controller in the main interface displays the current fault content. For example,
When the pressure sensor failure, it displays the following interface:

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 STOP:
P SENSOR FAULT
User can reset the error according to the following information

2、 Common Failures and Causes

Failure Reason Solution

High temperature of Check the vent condition and lubricant
Bad vent condition, Oil shortage etc.
discharge air amount etc.
Temperature Sensor
Cable off or PT100 failure Check the wiring and PT100
Failure
Check the pressure and the pressure
High Pressure Pressure too high or the pressure sensor failure
converter
Pressure Sensor Cable off, Sensor failure or the cable connect Check the wiring and pressure
Failure reversed converter
Power open phase or the contactor terminal
Open Phase Check the power and contactors
failure
Voltage too low, tubes block, bearing wear off
Check the set data, voltage, bearings,
Overload or other mechanical failure or wrong set data
tubes and other mechanical system.
etc.
Power unbalance, contactor failure or the Check the power, contactor and the
Unbalance
internal open loop of the motor motor
Wrong Phase
Reversed phase sequence or open phase Check the wiring
Sequence
Master start time set to less than the star delta Reset the master start time to be longer
Overload during start
delay time than star delta delay + 2 seconds
Check the wiring; if the coil of
Main Contactor The emergency button loose, controller reset by
contactor connect with surge absorber
shakes frequently interference
or not

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8、Block mode control and net work

1、 Block mode control

① Block control explanation
MAM890 controller can block operate with MAM series compressor (with communication function).16 pcs
compressors are allowed in the net at most. The cable connection for block mode control is as below....

............

A B A B A B A B A B

No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 No. N

Master Slave Slave Slave Slave

Picture9.1.1
Compressor with net communication address 0001 is master, others are slave. Any one MAM series
compressor can be set as master or slave.
②、Block mode setting
⒈ Set as master:

In main menu, press “ ” to enter select menu and choose USER PARAMETER, press “ ” and
switch to the menu below:

LOAD P：
00.60MPa

Continually press “ ” until enter COM MODE menu

COM MODE：
BLOCK

Set COM MODE as BLOCK,COM ADD as “0001”. According to user requirement, set BLK STATE as
MASTER, set ALTER TIME, BLK NUMER,BLK MIN,BLK MAX,BLK DELAY accordingly .After
setting ,Power off and restart the controller to enable the setting.
 ⒉ Set as slave：
When MAM890 controller serves as slave ,it is only necessary to set COM MODE as BLOCK mode, set
COM ADD from2-16 with sequence according to the quantity of compressors, .BLK STATE set as SLAVE.

③、Start, stop block control:

Make sure block cables connect correctly and the parameter of compressors in net set correctly. Activate master,
master controls the compressors in net automatically according to the air pressure detected . Block control stops
at the same time when manually stop the master so master will no longer send command to compressor in net .

④、Block communication receiving and sending message:

The message received and sent by RS485 can be displayed by the corresponding indication screen which is
convenient for customer to make sure if they have received and feedback data in BLOCK mode or COM MODE.

The method to switch to communication menu is as below: press “ ” in main menu and enter main menu

and select run parameter and move down the cursor to communication menu, press “ ” and switch to the
COM MODE menu as below

RX：—
TX：—

When controller receives data, RX “— ”and“*”display alternately, When sends data,

TX:“— ”and“*”display alternately. When controller is in block control or communicates with monitoring
center ,user can confirm the establishment of communication through this menu.

2、Net Work
MAM860 controller supports MODBUS RTU protocol and can serve as slave when connect with other
equipment and supports 03、06、16 MODBUS command. Communication baud rate: 9600BPS, 1 start bit, 8 data
bits, 1 stop bits and even parity. For MODBUS register address, please see MODBUS communication manual.

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9、Schematic Diagram
1，Star-delta start

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C1

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2,direct start

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C1

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A B
B C

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