Contents SIGMA CONTROL 2 Quick installation guide Operating elements ......................Display elements ......................Main menu – Overview ..................... Functions – Overview ....................... Regarding this document Using this document ......................Copyright .......................... 2.2.1 Software ......................Certification ........................Updating the operating manual ..................
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8.6.4 Pressure control ....................8.6.5 External speed definition ..................8.6.6 Control with external variable ................8.6.7 SFC acceleration time ..................Setting the machine for master control operation ............User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Spares, Operating Materials, Service 12.1 Note the nameplate ......................169 12.2 HPC AIR SERVICE ......................169 12.3 Displaying the version number, machine model, material number and serial number ..169 User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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13.1.2 Long-term de-commissioning ................13.2 Packing ..........................13.3 Storage ..........................172 13.4 Transporting ........................172 13.5 Disposal ........................... 13.5.1 Battery disposal in accordance with local environmental regulations....172 User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Backup menu ..........................Fig. 29 Data recording menu ........................Fig. 30 Fig. 31 Direct connection of two SIGMA CONTROL 2 ................116 Fig. 32 Operating mode .......................... 133 Fig. 33 Switching the compressed air station on and off ................ 134 Fig.
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List of Illustrations User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Assignment of the Modbus TCP interface .................. Tab. 25 Recommended conductors - Modbus TCP interface ..............Tab. 26 Technical specifications - SIGMA CONTROL 2 communication module ........Tab. 27 Assignment of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 interface ..............Tab. 28 Technical Specifications - SIGMA CONTROL 2 interface ............
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Fault displays in the Communication – Com-Module menu............166 Tab. 107 Com-Module communication error warning message ..............167 Tab. 108 Fault displays in the Communication – Com-Module menu............167 User Manual Controller viii SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
SIGMA CONTROL 2 Quick installation guide Operating elements 1 SIGMA CONTROL 2 Quick installation guide Operating elements Fig. 1 Operating elements Item Description Function «Up» Scrolls up the menu options. Increases a parameter value. «Left» Jumps to the left. Moves the cursor position to the left.
SIGMA CONTROL 2 Quick installation guide Display elements Display elements Fig. 2 Display elements Item Description Function Display illuminates green when the machine switched on. Display Graphic display with 8 lines and 30 characters per line. Time control Continuous green light when the machine is controlled by the timer.
SIGMA CONTROL 2 Quick installation guide Functions – Overview Menu No. Menu designation Function Performance data Displays measured data of the machine and its components (e.g., motors) Operating data Displays operating hours of the machine and its components Maintenance Displays maintenance data of the machine and its components...
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➤ Please note the symbols and labels used in this document. 2.5.1 Warnings Warnings indicate danger potentially resulting in personal injury, if the measures specified are not taken. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Potential effects when ignoring the warning are indicated here. ➤ The protective measures against the damages are shown here. ➤ Carefully read and fully comply with warnings against damages. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The cause is specified in the help text ... ➤ ... as is a solution. This symbol identifies important information or measures regarding the protection of the envi‐ ronment. Further information Further subjects are introduced here. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Graphical display [px] 255 x 128 Width [mm] Height [mm] Maximum number of lines/characters 8/30 Colours Black/white with grey scale Lighting LED backlit px ≙ pixel Tab. 9 Display data User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The positions of the interfaces X1–X6 are marked on the rear of the controller. Tab. 10 MCS interfaces Identification with RFID Equipment Card Characteristic Value Hardware on the SIGMA CONTROL 2 controller RFID reader Hardware (external) RFID Equipment Card Recognition distance [m] Max. 0.05 Frequency [MHz] 13.56...
Power is provided by the power supply unit within the machine. Characteristic Value Rated voltage (stabilised) [V DC] Current consump‐ tion SIGMA CONTROL 2 with IOM 1 [A] IOM ≙ Input/Output module Tab. 13 Power supply specifications 3.1.2.2 Maximum cable lengths...
7_9696_PA. Bold elements: Factory setting Tab. 21 Technical Specifications - SIGMA CONTROL 2 interface Assignment of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 interface The Modbus interface is galvanically isolated and features RS485 and RS2232 signals. To use the RS232 interface, connect Pin 2 with Pin 3.
Baud rate [kbps] Automatic recognition, possible baud rates: 125–500 Input data [byte] Output data [byte] 128 Data content "Technical description SIGMA CONTROL 2 process image", document number 7_7601xPA. Tab. 26 Technical specifications - SIGMA CONTROL 2 communication module User Manual...
Housing Cable shield — High-impedance (1 MOhm/47 nF) connection with func‐ tional earthing (FE) * Position of pins 1 through 8, see chapter 9 Tab. 29 Assignment of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 interface Recommended conduit Feature Value Conductor PROFINET conductor, CAT5 shielded, CU, for example: 7.7629.0 Plug Bus plug RJ45, IP20, for example: 7.7628.0 or 7.7628.1...
The safety regulations of the machine in which SIGMA CONTROL 2 is installed apply. Specified use SIGMA CONTROL 2 is solely intended for the control of machines in which SIGMA CONTROL 2 is factory-installed. Any other use is considered incorrect. The manufacturer is not liable for any dam‐...
All other sections apply to both machine types. The controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 controls, regulates, monitors, and protects the machine. All parameters needed to operate KAESER blowers can be set and displayed using the controller. Various user-dependent password mechanisms protect the parameters.
Display of warning and maintenance messages for due maintenance on the display of the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The protective function allows: ■ Automatic machine shutdown on alarms that may lead to damage to the machine, e.g. overcur‐ rent, overpressure, overtemperature. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Toggles between the LOAD and IDLE operating points. «Information» Displays the event memory. «Acknowledgement» Confirms/acknowledges alarms and warning messages. If permissible: Resets the fault counter (RESET). not for SXC Tab. 34 Operating elements User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
RFID is the abbreviation for “Radio Frequency Identification” and makes possible to identify per‐ sons and objects. Placing a suitable transponder in front of the RFID reader of the controller will automatically acti‐ vate the communication between transponder and SIGMA CONTROL 2. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥...
Press «Enter» or one of the arrow keys to open the main menu. Here, you can set the language to be used for the display of texts or open the various submenus. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
The following parameters with their current values are displayed in line 8: ■ The hours during which the machine was activated ■ Remaining desiccant service life of the machine until the next maintenance. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The «Enter» key affects only the active line. In some lines, you can change more than one parameter. In this case, you must first select the specific parameter with the «Left» or «Right» keys. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
5.4.4 Activating keys with check boxes Certain keys of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 are locked by default. Activate the corresponding check boxes in the active line of the display to unlock these keys. First, press «Enter» to switch into setting mode. The check box will flash.
For this purpose, you must generate a password once (see Chapter 8.2.5). KAESER CONNECT does not require additional software to do so. The display language of KAESER CONNECT can be set independently to the language used with SIGMA CONTROL 2. Fig. 9...
■ Date display format ■ Time display format Backup Saving data via KAESER CONNECT from SIGMA CONTROL 2 to a PC not for SXC Tab. 39 KAESER CONNECT functions Further information For opening KAESER CONNECT, login and other procedures, please see chapter 8.3.
■ Statistics ■ DI/DO display ■ Current operating mode Status menu, please see ta‐ For details of the ble 41. Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) Screw blower User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Filter transmission venting Electrical equipment Annual maintenance due on Configuration menu, please 5 Configuration For details of the see table 42. Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) Screw blower User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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■ Block ■ Sound enclosure cooling ■ AFxM-valve ■ Aftercooler Components menu, please For details of the see table 45. Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) Screw blower User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Load (FAD) since/Reset Motor starts total since/Reset Motor starts /h Motor starts /d 1.3 DI/DO display 1st I/O module DI/DO display only visible in the event of parametrisation error User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Model: Date/Time Time zone ■ Time server ─ active: ─ IP address Date format Time format Pressure unit Temperature unit Display illumination Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Load control Load on/Load off Load on/Load off ─ xA/xB Clock xA/xB RC dt maintenance hours Ramp up time Ramp down time: Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The following KAESER communications mod‐ ules may be used: ■ PROFIBUS ■ Modbus ■ Modbus TCP ■ DeviceNet ■ PROFINET ■ EtherNet/IP Communication menu Tab. 43 User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Master ─ SAM 4.0 active: Send/Receive Send ─ IP address ─ Port ─ Communication error Start td Timeout Load signal Restart Timeout Cycle time Connections menu Tab. 44 User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Motor temperature ─ Collection ─ ■ Greasing system ─ ─ ─ Interval ─ Target/Actual ─ Alarm ─ td/Actual Motor type Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) Screw blower User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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─ ─ ─ ─ ─ n_ref, p ■ Speed monitoring ■ Vibration monitoring ─ VSE Status ─ ─ ↑ V1 Power switching with frequency converter (OFC/SFC) Screw blower User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Screw blower Components menu Tab. 45 Control modes The behaviour of machines with SIGMA CONTROL 2 is determined by three software control modes interacting with each other. 5.8.1 Ready control mode The ready control mode specifies whether individual machines or machines under master control can be activated.
Tab. 46 SIGMA CONTROL 2 ready states When the operating voltage is applied to the SIGMA CONTROL 2 controller, the operating control is in OFF mode. If all faults are inactive, pressing «ON» produces the ON ready mode. If remote control is active, the remote load demand and remote idle demand signals are evaluated.
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The Load/Idle valve is open. IDLE The air generated by the compressor is vented into the atmosphere. The drive motor runs unloaded and consumes very little power. IDLE LED lights green. ■ User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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5.8.2.1 Operating control without load/idle valve When the operating voltage is applied to SIGMA CONTROL 2, the operation control is in STOP operating mode and then switches to READY mode. Triggered by the Load run command, the drive motor starts via the MOTOR START operating mode and switches to LOAD operating mode.
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The Stop command or the end of the shut-down switches the control to the STOP state. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Direct sunlight (UV radiation) can destroy the display screen. ➤ Do not allow the display screen to be subjected to direct sunlight. ➤ See the machine's operating manual for required conditions. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Time control: Risk of injury caused by unexpected starting! ➤ Make sure the power supply disconnecting device is switched off before commencing any work on the machine. Tab. 49 Machine identification User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
8 Initial Start-up Outline SIGMA CONTROL 2 was designed and developed for a number of applications. The settings that can be made are correspondingly varied. It is possible that only a few of these settings are needed for the initial start-up. This depends on the application.
All menu options can be selected with the «Down», «Up» and «Enter» keys. Example: Select the < Configuration – General > menu option 1. Switch on the machine and wait for SIGMA CONTROL 2 to start. The operating mode is displayed.
8 0 ° C Main menu Active line with current set language ----------------English GB---------------- Sub-menu ▶1 Status Sub-menu ▶2 Performance data Sub-menu ▶3 Operating data Sub-menu ▶4 Maintenance Sub-menu ▶5 Configuration User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
8.2.4 User log-on with RFID Equipment Card The RFID Equipment Card enables you to easily and quickly log on at SIGMA CONTROL 2. It au‐ thorises you to access advanced functions of the controller. Advanced access rights allow you to: ■...
In the event that your RFID Equipment Card is damaged or lost, you must manually log on to SIGMA CONTROL 2. A password is also required to use KAESER CONNECT to log on at SIGMA CONTROL 2 (see chapter 8.3).
Name line. 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the 3. Press «Enter». The setting mode is active. A column with alphanumeric characters is displayed. The selected character flashes. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
11. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the 12. Press «Enter». Current access level 2 is displayed. Result You are now logged on to SIGMA CONTROL 2 with access level 2, having manually input your user name and the password. 8.2.7 Create the master RFID Equipment Card If you are running several KAESER machines with the SIGMA CONTROL 2 control it may make sense to create a master RFID Equipment Card with which you can log onto all machines.
See chapter 8.2.16. <Configuration – General> menu. 1. Open the 5.1 Date/Time line. 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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4. Press «Enter». 00.00.00 flashes. The display for days 5. Use «Up» or «Down» to set the day. 6. Press the «Right» arrow. 00.00.00 flashes. The display for months User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
11. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. 8.2.9 Set the time zone Set the time zone for the SIGMA CONTROL 2 to ensure the timely automatic conversion from win‐ ter time (standard time) to daylight savings time, for example. Precondition Access level 2 is activated.
0 8 : 1 5 A M 8 0 ° C Menu 5.1 General Europe/London ······························ ▶2 Time server ······························ Date format MM/DD/YY time format Time format hh:mm:ssAM/PM 3. Press «Enter». hh:mm:ssAM/PM indication flashes. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
The setting is applied. 6. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. Setting the temperature display units Set the temperature unit for display: Format Example °C 46°C 319K User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Tab. 55 Display illumination Precondition Access level 2 is activated. <Configuration – General> menu. 1. Open the 5.1 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the Display illumination line. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Contrast and brightness are set. 8.2.13 Activating the remote control The «remote control» key on the operating panel of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 can be activated or deactivated. Various menus offer check boxes for this setting. Precondition Access level 2 is activated.
8.2.14 IP configuration For the SIGMA CONTROL 2 to be connected to the network, you must set the IP configuration (for KAESER CONNECT for example). If you use SIGMA CONTROL 2 as the master control of two machines, you set other network IP configuration menu (see chapter 8.7.4).
192.168.001.001 Example address DNS Server 1 008.008.008.008 Example address DNS Server 2 008.008.004.004 Active line Restart network ☐ 12. Press «Enter». The check box Restart network will flash. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The network is restarted. The set network parameters are active. 8.2.15 Setting the e-mail function SIGMA CONTROL 2 is able to send messages via e-mail. For this purpose, a network connection with an SMTP server is required. Setting e-mail parameters Precondition Access level 2 is activated.
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Setting the controller 6. Set the e-mail parameters as described above: If SIGMA CONTROL 2 is connected via SIGMA NETWORK to SAM 4.0 and emails are to be SMTP forwarded via SAM 4.0, then enter the IP address of interface X6 of SAM 4.0 in the server: field.
8.2.16 Setting the time server If SIGMA CONTROL 2 is connected to the network, you can set the access to an SNTP server available in the Internet or a local Intranet. SIGMA CONTROL 2 then automatically imports the date and time settings and ensures continuous synchronisation of the internal clock with the exter‐...
12. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. Result Access to the selected time server is active. The internal clock of SIGMA CONTROL 2 is permanently synchronised. KAESER CONNECT benefits Using an Internet-capable device with web browser, you can use KAESER CONNECT to remotely display these SIGMA CONTROL 2 menus: ■...
The user name (see chapter 8.2.3) and password (see chapter 8.2.5) are known. The controller's IP address is known, see chapters 8.2.14 and 8.7.4. 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect SIGMA CONTROL 2 to the Internet-capable device or net‐ work.
7. Click to set the selected language Result KAESER CONNECT is displayed in the set language. 8.3.2 System status menu Precondition KAESER CONNECT for SIGMA CONTROL 2 is displayed. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Initial Start-up KAESER CONNECT benefits System status menu Fig. 19 System status menu element. 1. Click the System status menu is displayed Fig. 20 Main menu User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Initial Start-up KAESER CONNECT benefits 2. Click in the SIGMA CONTROL 2 display. The Main menu is displayed. 3. Click the numbered lines. The system displays the corresponding sub-menus. 4. Press ESC repeatedly to leave this menu. 8.3.3 Graphs menu...
An SD card with sufficient free memory is inserted in the X5 SD card slot The SD card was inserted for the entire operating time of the machine. The SIGMA CONTROL 2 data recorder function is activated. Start: . 1. Enter the date and time for the start time in the required time period in End: .
■ Blower messages ■ System messages ■ Diagnostic messages Precondition KAESER CONNECT for SIGMA CONTROL 2 is displayed. Messages (illustration similar) Fig. 23 Messages menu element. 1. Click the Messages menu is displayed 2. Click the required message type. 3. Check messages.
User name: 6 to 16 characters, the second character must not be a number ■ Password: 6 to 16 characters Precondition The generated password is available. KAESER CONNECT for SIGMA CONTROL 2 is displayed. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Log on for write access: window User name: field. 3. Enter your user name in the Password: field. 4. Enter your password in the 5. Click OK. User management menu is displayed User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
1. Click the required user account in the list. Password: field. 2. Enter a new password in the Repeat password: field. 3. Re-enter the same new password in the 4. Click Update user. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Settings menu Fig. 28 For example, you want to convert your units to US values: Precondition KAESER CONNECT for SIGMA CONTROL 2 is displayed. 1. Click the Settings menu element. 2. Click the arrow key for the unit of pressure.
Initial Start-up KAESER CONNECT benefits 8.3.8 Save data menu Backup menu allows you to download data from SIGMA CONTROL 2 to the Internet-capable device. The following backup types are available: ■ Backup all ■ Log files ■ Settings ■ User information Precondition KAESER CONNECT for SIGMA CONTROL 2 is displayed.
Result The data is downloaded to the Internet-capable device. 8.3.10 KAESER CONNECT exit In order to close KAESER CONNECTfor SIGMA CONTROL 2, click Logout in the header. ➤ Click Logout. Result The system displays a message confirming the successful logout.
The installation elevation can be set within certain limits: Precondition Access level 2 is activated. 1. Open the 5.2 <Configuration – Blower properties> menu. Altitude line. 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Automatic start/stop in timer mode Overview Time control ■ Select menu ■ Set clock program ■ Activating time control 8.5.1.1 Select the Time control menu Precondition Access level 2 is activated. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
All current switching points are reset Reset ☐ ······························ Active line n.a. 00:00AM n.a. 00:00AM n.a. 00:00AM User-defined clock program No.: Time Function Tab. 61 User-defined clock programme machine ON/OFF User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
3. Press «Enter». n.a. indication flashes. 4. Use «Up» or «Down» to set the weekdays. 5. Press the «Enter» key. The setting is applied. 6. Press the «Right» key. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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Reset ☐ ······························ Switching point 01: Mon-Fri 06:30AM Switching point 02 Mon-Fri 12:00PM Switching point 03 Mon-Fri 01:00PM 3. Press the «Up» key. The check box is activated. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Precondition The «Time control» key is activated; see chapter 8.5.1.3. ➤ Press the «Time control» key on the SIGMA CONTROL 2 operating panel to activate the time control. Time control LED on the operating panel of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 signalises with green Result continuous light that the machine is operated with activated time control.
The first machine may start immediately and does not require a delay time. Machine number Start time [sec] Delay time [sec] –– –– User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
5. Press the «Enter» key. The setting is applied. Result You have adjusted the delay tome for the restart after a power supply failure from 1 s to 10 s. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
■ Activating the remote control On LED lights green. ■ Press the «ON »key. The Two methods are available to start the machine remotely from a control centre: User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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The setting is applied. 7. Press the «Right» key. 8. Press «Enter». The check box assigned to the input flashes. 9. Press the «Up» key. The check box is activated. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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The setting is applied. 7. Press the «Right» key. 8. Press «Enter». The check box assigned to the input flashes. 9. Press the «Up» key. The check box is activated. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
8.5.4.3 Activating the remote control ➤ Activate remote control see chapter 8.2.13. Result SIGMA CONTROL 2 remote control is activated. Operating modes in frequency-controlled machines Operating You can set various operating modes in frequency-controlled machines. Use the 5.4 modes menu for specifying the settings. The selection options for the operating modes depend on Current signal the configuration of the AII1.02 current signal.
─ Precondition Access level 2 is activated. The operating mode is displayed. Fixed speed or Pressure control mode is set in the 5.4 <Configuration – Operating modes> menu. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
The setting mode is active. The currently set language flashes. 4. Use «Up» or «Down» to set the required operating mode. 5. Press «Enter». The setting is applied. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
4. Press «Enter». The setting is applied. ▶1Fixed speed line. 5. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the 6. Press «Enter». Fixed speed menu is displayed. The 5.4.1 User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Access level 2 is activated. <Configuration – Operating modes – Pressure control> menu. 1. Open the 5.4.2 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the Source actual pressure line. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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Local set pressure 1.0bar 1.0rpm / mbar 1.00rpm / (mbar *s) Set pressure rise time Local set pressure . 4. Use «Up» or «Down» to set the value for User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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PI controller and is performed empirically. Precondition Access level 2 is activated. Starting value KP: 0.1 rpm / mbar Starting value KI: 0.01 rpm / (mbar *s) User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Current signal AII1.02 menu to set the scaling of the 4–20 mA signal. The galvanic Use the 5.5.1 decoupling of the signal is performed via a buffer amplifier installed in the control cabinet. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Load off . Both target value pairs are used depending on the set operating mode. off , the following operating modes are available: In addition to ■ xA (permanently) ■ xB (permanently) User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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▶3 External values control ------------------------------ Ramp up time External values control operating mode. 3. Use «Up» or «Down» to set the 4. Press «Enter». The setting is applied. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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1rpm/% 10rpm/s/% Set value Actual value Set value ramp-up time Pressure control for the set‐ 2. Set the control parameters for the PI controller. See chapter 8.6.4 ting. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Ramp up time is the time from minimum speed to reaching the machine-specific maximum speed. Ramp up time and Ramp down time: which can be set at SIGMA CONTROL 2 The values for are added to the similar parameters that have already been set in the FC.
Timer control (lowest priority) 8.7.2 SAM 4.0 mode You must modify the settings in SIGMA CONTROL 2 for the operation via SIGMA NETWORK us‐ ing, for example, the KAESER SIGMA AIR MANAGER 4.0 (SAM 4.0). Precondition SIGMA CONTROL 2 is connected to SAM 4.0 via SIGMA NETWORK and ready for operation (see the SAM 4.0 operating manual in the chapter “Installation”)
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Setting the machine for master control operation Setting SAM 4.0 mode The IP address for SAM 4.0 has been set on SIGMA CONTROL 2 at the factory: 169.254.100.100 and must not be changed. The same applies to Port 2000. 1. Open the 8.1.2.2 <Communication –...
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For the communication with SAM 4.0, the value of Start td must be set to 30 s. SIGMA CONTROL 2 can monitor the bus communication at user level. For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change.
In both cases, the communication module must be set for the actual application in the menu of SIGMA CONTROL 2. SIGMA CONTROL 2 supports the following KAESER communication modules: ■...
Starttd parameter Tab. 66 Setting the SIGMA CONTROL 2 monitors the bus communication at log level (PROFIBUS). If there is a check Communication error , this monitoring in the Send mode can be switched off by deacti‐ box behind vating the check box.
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate monitoring by setting a check bit does not change for a time longer than set ( mark ☑.
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate the check box to enable monitor‐...
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate the check box to enable monitor‐...
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate the check box to enable monitor‐...
Type line. and displays it in the 3. Select the data exchange direction: ► SIGMA CONTROL 2 ⇆ Bus master (SIGMA CONTROL 2 sends process data and receives Send/Receive or Master : Set Com module . control data): Send or ►...
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate the check box to enable monitor‐...
For this purpose, the bus master reads a value ("toggle bit") that changes with every bus cycle and returns it without change. SIGMA CONTROL 2 returns a bus alarm if the Timeout ). Activate the check box to enable monitor‐...
8.7.4 Master control of two machines in master/slave operation Two machines with SIGMA CONTROL 2 work as master/slave in the same air network. The mas‐ ter controls the machine with the controller configured as slave. For both machines to work in redundancy operation, the electrical connections and the set‐...
24V range (blue wiring) of the ducts. 3. Attach the RJ45-plug to the cable end. 4. Plug the RJ45 plug into the Ethernet interface X1 of the SIGMA CONTROL 2 until it latches. For connecting the machines to a network (LAN) or switch: Connect the Ethernet cable for each machine to the LAN connection or switch.
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The controller of machine 1 is set as master. 8.7.4.3 Setting the machine 2 controller as slave Precondition The electrical connection is made. Access level 2 is activated. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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➤ Setting the load balancing (see chapter 8.7.4.5). Activating the remote control ➤ Activate remote control see chapter 8.2.13. Result The remote control is activated. The controller of machine 2 is set as slave. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Master state ready Slave state ready 4. Press the «Up» key. The check box is activated. 5. Press «Enter». The setting is applied. Result Load balancing is activated. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
☐ ¦ Logic : ······························ Controller on DOR1.03 ☐ ¦ Logic : ······························ 8.8.1.2 Assigning a message to an output 1. Select the required message with the «Up» or «Down» keys. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
If an input signal is classified as fault, the controller goes into the alarm state and shuts down the machine. Overview External messages menu for specifying the settings. Use the ■ Enter the message text ■ Assign and activate the input User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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5. Press the «Right» arrow. The cursor jumps to the next position of the message text. 6. Enter the remaining characters of the message text in the same manner. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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«DOWN» key and counted upwards from 0 (zero) in 1 second increments with the «UP» key. td line. 1. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
For messages at 24 V, the logic is set with the + symbol. 8.8.2.6 Setting the message type 1. Select the message type line with the «Up» and «Down» keys. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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The output is assigned and activated. External message 1 and as output signal at the Result The signal at the DI digital input is available as selected DOR output. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
8 0 ° C Menu 5.10.3 Switch Active line ▶1 p1 ▶2 p2 ▶3 T1 ▶4 T2 ▶5 T3 ▶6 T_S 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the measured value. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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«DOWN» key and counted upwards from 0 (zero) in 1 second increments with the «UP» key. td line. 1. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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8. Press «Enter». The output is assigned and activated. ok is displayed. 8.8.3.4 Setting the message type 1. Select the message type line with the «Up» and «Down» keys. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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SP + switching differential SD , the message and output are reset. The switching behaviour is inver‐ Logic parameter. ted by setting "-" of The settings for the other measured values are carried out in the same manner. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
DI has been selected. The input 4. Press «Enter». The display for the currently set input flashes. 5. Select the input DI1.05 with the «Up» or «Down» key. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
AII1.02 (with access level 2 dispay only) SAM 4.0 . In the following example, the behaviour in master control mode is set with Precondition Access level 2 is activated. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The actual working pressure, the time and the airend discharge temperature are displayed in the first line of the display. The operating mode is mapped as a pipe and instrument diagram on the display. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Initial Start-up 8.11 Commissioning the machine Fig. 32 Operating mode 2. Continue the commissioning process as described in chapter "Commissioning" of the ma‐ chine's operating manual. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
The ambient conditions as described in Chapter "Installation and Operating Conditions" are met 1. Switch on the user's mains disconnect. 2. Switch on the machine and wait for SIGMA CONTROL 2 to start. voltage applied to controller LED lights green.
Result The EMERGENCY STOP command device remains latched after actuation. The machine is secured against an automatic restart. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Warning LED (yellow) Alarm LED (red) Key «Acknowledge» Alarm message An alarm message shuts the machine down automatically. Alarm LED flashes. The red Precondition The fault has been rectified User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Selected submenu: ■ Blower messages ■ Diagnostic messages ■ System messages Segment: ■ Message number ■ Type of message ■ Message status ■ Message date ■ Message time User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Menu 1.1 Messages active line ▶1 Current messages ▶2 Messages history ▶3 Address error ------------------------------ Number of currently registered faults current Alarms Number of currently registered warnings Warnings User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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0015 W a 04/16/19 01:06:43PM Message text for message 0015 Bus alarm 0005 W c 04/16/19 08:15:37AM Message text for message 0005 T1 ↑ 3. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Speed ─ Current ─ DC link voltage DC link voltage ─ Torque Displaying analogue data Precondition The operating mode is displayed. <Performance data> menu. 1. Open the 2 User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Motor : Running time of drive motor (adjustable) ─ Block : Running time of blower block (adjustable) ─ SIGMA CONTROL 2 : Controller running time ─ OFC/SFC : FC block drive: Running time of the frequency converter ─ Display the operating hours Precondition The operating mode is displayed.
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5. Press the «Enter» key. The setting is applied. 6. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. 0 h . Result The operating hours for the new drive motor are set to User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
The counter for the maintenance interval is reset. 10. Press «Escape» repeatedly to leave this menu. Communication modules 9.8.1 Displays at the PROFIBUS module The communication module features LEDs providing information about the module status. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Sub-D port, 9 poles Colour State Meaning Common rail Module without voltage or no communication system Yellow illuminates continuously Module connected to bus, communication is running illuminates continuously Error User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Monitoring time exceeded (time-out) Module without voltage Green illuminates continuously Module in operation illuminates continuously Internal fault, module in "EXCEPTION" status flashes Fault in diagnostic object or IP address conflict User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Self test Tab. 91 DeviceNet communications module – Interpretation of LEDs 9.8.5 Displays at the PROFINET module The communication module features LEDs providing information about the module status. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Station name not set flashes 4:1 (on:off) Internal error No connection. Green illuminates continuously Connection established, no communication flashes Communication in operation Tab. 92 PROFINET communications module – Interpretation of LEDs User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Communication running, 10 Mbit/s Tab. 93 EtherNet/IP communication module – Interpretation of LEDs Save data SIGMA CONTROL 2 settings can be backed up to an SD card. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Precondition An SD card with compatible file system (FAT32) and minimum 50 MB free memory is plugged into the SD card slot X5 of SIGMA CONTROL 2 The write protection of the SD card has been deactivated. Access level 2 is activated.
: ☐ Status recognised ······························ Active line Format SD card : ☑ 5. Press the «Enter» key. A security query is displayed. 6. Press «Enter». SD card being formatted. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
10.1 Basic instructions The following tables are intended to assist in locating faults. SIGMA CONTROL 2 will indicate three types of faults: ■ Fault on the machine: red LED flashes, the machine is shut down, see chapters 10.2 and 10.5.
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0017 A T2/T1 temperature differ‐ Check operating conditions. dT ⇞ ence too high. Check all feed lines, discharge lines, the inlet and the discharge silencers and the blower block. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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0033 A Fault STO channels Check STO channels Blower motor FC: STO- function inactive 0034 A Fault STO channels Check STO channels Blower motor FC off - STO? User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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0098 A Switch T_S 0100 A Fault of frequency converter Check the manual of frequency converter Frequency converter provided by the customer provided by the customer group alarm User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
In this table, you will see "%d" for a variable value, e.g. a number, duration or I/O address. Messages 0021, 0074–0075 and 0092-0096 are customer-specific. Complete possible causes and remedies for your defined message text (see chapter 8.8). User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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Differential pressure too low. Check operating conditions. dp ↓ Check all feed lines, dis‐ charge lines, the inlet and the discharge silencers and the blower block. 0014 W External message 1 User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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The test operation is active. Conclude the test operation. Machine test measurement of block speed active 0027W Relevant only for commissioning Call HPC service technician. Machine test safety valve active User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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Switch block speed 0097 W Bus link via SIGMA NETWORK interrup‐ Check bus lines and plug. SAM 4.0 communication error 0098 W Switch T3 0099 W Switch T_S User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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Call HPC service technician. SD card write error 0868 W No continuity in line for ext. sensor at an‐ Check cable runs and sensor AII%d.0%d - open alogue input. connections. circuit User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Power OFF → ON 0038 O Pressure peaks in the vacuum network Drag indicator p1 ⇟ 0039 O Pressure peaks in the compressed air network Drag indicator p2 ⇞ User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Diagnostic messages are identified with the letter D. They provide information on the status of the controller, the connected input and output modules and support the HPC service technician in trouble-shooting. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
Machine and SIGMA CONTROL 2 In the event of a fault in the bus communication, the red "Communication" and the yellow "Warn‐ ing" LEDs flash at the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The system displays the following warning message: Message Possible cause...
Machine and SIGMA CONTROL 2 In the event of a fault in the bus communication, the red "Communication" and the yellow "Warn‐ ing" LEDs flash at the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The system displays the following warning message: Message Possible cause...
Machine and SIGMA CONTROL 2 In the event of a fault in the bus communication, the red "Communication" and the yellow "Warn‐ ing" LEDs flash at the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The system displays the following warning message: Message Possible cause...
Machine and SIGMA CONTROL 2 In the event of a fault in the bus communication, the red "Communication" and the yellow "Warn‐ ing" LEDs flash at the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The system displays the following warning message: Message Possible cause...
Incorrect slave address Set the slave address at the of the module. SIGMA CONTROL 2 as parametrised at the bus master. See chapter 8 for the setting. Internal software Defective module. Call the HPC service technician.
Machine and SIGMA CONTROL 2 In the event of a fault in the bus communication, the red "Communication" and the yellow "Warn‐ ing" LEDs flash at the SIGMA CONTROL 2. The system displays the following warning message: Message Possible cause...
Contact HPC service technician. With a discharged butter battery the date and time of the controller always restarts on the 1stof January 1970 at 01:00:00 in the time zone Europe/Berlin. User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
Displaying the version number, machine model, material number and serial number <Configuration – General – System information> menu. 1. Open the 5.1.1 SIGMA CONTROL 2 - MCS line. 2. Use «Up» or «Down» to select the Header 4 0 0 m b a r 0 8 : 1 5 A M 8 0 °...
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Spares, Operating Materials, Service 12.3 Displaying the version number, machine model, material number and serial number 3. Press «Enter». 5.1.1.1 SIGMA CONTROL 2 - MCS menu is displayed. Header 4 0 0 m b a r 0 8 : 1 5 A M 8 0 °...
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2. Detach the power supply and connecting line to the compressed air network at the user side. 3. Option K2/K9: Detach the user connecting lines and use compressed air (<2 bar) to blow out the cooling wa‐ ter system until liquid no longer escapes. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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4. Use a suitable tool to remove the internally installed buffer battery. 5. Properly dispose of the buffer battery. 6. Hand the SIGMA CONTROL 2 over to an authorised disposal expert. 13.5.1 Battery disposal in accordance with local environmental regulations.
You actively contribute to the protection of our environment when you bring used batteries to the appropriate recycling system. Further information Refer to the SIGMA CONTROL 2user manual for details regarding battery removal and replace‐ ment. User Manual Controller 901700 09 HCE SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X...
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Decommissioning, Storage and Transport 13.5 Disposal User Manual Controller SIGMA CONTROL 2 BLOWER ≥ 2.5.X 901700 09 HCE...
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