Functionality; Manual Start/Manual Stop; Automatic Start/Automatic Stop - Atlas Copco PTS 916 Cd Instruction Manual

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3.3 Functionality

The start and stop function can be set to manual or automatic
operation.
It is possible to combine these two into a semi-automatic operation.
3.3.1

Manual start/manual stop

When switching on the power, the compressor goes to the Ready
for Start status.
From this status more information about all system configuration
settings can be got, or the engine can be started immediately by
pressing the Start button.
When the Start button is pressed, the CCM checks all sensor inputs
and parameters. The engine cranking procedure begins.
The engine starts, and the warmup procedure begins.
When the compressor is ready to be loaded, it goes into the Not
Loaded status.
The operator can now load the compressor at any time by pressing
the Load button.
When loaded, the compressor's regulating system becomes active.
Actual pressure and setpressure are displayed, as well as the
condition of the regulating system (load or unload).
The operator can put the compressor back to the Not Loaded status,
by pressing the Noload button.
Emergency Stop
Noload
Preliminary
Emergency
Stop
Reset
System
Power ON
Reset
Start Failure
Not Loaded
Stop
if No/Unload
timer running
Load
Stop
Load / Unload
When the operator presses the Stop button in any status from
Warmup to Load, the compressor immediately goes to the
Cooldown status.
When the cooldown time has elapsed, the stopping procedure
begins. The engine stops and the compressor will automatically
return to the Ready for Start status.
3.3.2

Automatic start/automatic stop

When switching on the power, the compressor goes to the Ready
for Start status.
From this status more information about all system configuration
settings can be got, or the automatic start can be immediately
activated, by pressing the OK button.
When the automatic start is activated, the air discharge pressure is
constantly displayed.
When more air is needed, the pressure drops, and the compressor
starts the cranking procedure.
When the engine starts, the compressor still runs through the
Warmup status, but the Not Loaded status is skipped, and the
regulating system immediately becomes active.
When the compressor runs in the Unload status for a preset time,
the stopping procedure begins. The engine stops and the
compressor returns to the Standby status, with the automatic start
already activated.
The automatic operation can always be interrupted by
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pressing the Stop button.
Reset
System Info
Return
Return
Info
Ready for Start
OK
Start
Stop
Permissive Start
Cranking
Warmup
Stop
Cooldown
Instruction manual
Shutdown
Options
Standby
if
Automatic
Start
Stop
Stopping
: operator action
: automatic action
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