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AIR COMPRESSOR
Model Number PTA011 and PTA511

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  • Page 1 AIR COMPRESSOR Model Number PTA011 and PTA511...
  • Page 2 THORLABS About the Company Thorlabs has been an active member of the Photonics community for over 15 years. We strive to be the ultimate resource for the photonics community-a place to find the products you need to enable your experiments, as well as the information you need to get your application working.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ................... 2 Safety Precautions ................2 INSTALLATION .................... 3 Siting ...................... 3 Electrical Connections ................3 Preparation .................... 4 Operation ....................5 Maintenance ..................7 TROUBLESHOOTING .................. 9 PUMP WIRING DETAILS ................11...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This handbook contains all the information necessary to install and operate the compressor. Read the safety information below before using the equipment, and carefully heed all cautionary notes. If you have any questions or comments about this manual please call your local sales or service office or contact the factory at +44 (0) 1353 654440 and ask for Customer Service.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation 2.1 Siting Caution. When choosing the site, observe the following precautions: • Site the compressor on a level surface of sufficient load bearing capacity. • Choose a dry, well ventilated, dust free area, with a cool ambient temperature (35°C Maximum).

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Installation 2.3 Preparation The compressor is shipped without oil. Before use you must fill the motor to the correct level as follows. 1) Remove the oil filler plug from the motor housing (see Fig. 2.1). Warning. Although the oil used in the compressor does not contain any hazardous substances, care should be taken to avoid contact with the skin.

  • Page 7: Operation

    2.4 Operation Warning. • After prolonged use, the outer casing of the compressor becomes very hot. Do not touch the compressor casing. • Compressed air is dangerous if misused and can prove fatal. Avoid all bodily contact with compressed air. 2.4.1 Starting/Stopping Plug the compressor into a mains power outlet socket of the correct voltage and fitted with a 13 A fuse.
  • Page 8 Installation 2.4.3 Setting the Outlet Pressure Outlet pressure is adjusted by rotating the knob on the Filter/Regulator unit – see Fig. 2.2 item 3, clockwise adjustment increases the pressure. The setting can be locked by depressing the knob. 2.4.4 Using The Compressor The compressor has a maximum 50% duty cycle, which means that the motor must not be allowed to run for more than 50% of the time the compressor is in use.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    Air Compressor 2.5 Maintenance Warning. Do not attempt any maintenance on the compressor until the mains supply has been isolated and system pressure has been vented. To vent system pressure, operate the pressure relief valve. 2.5.1 Scheduled Maintenance Frequencies Caution. The maintenance tasks detailed in Table 2.1 must be performed within the periods stated.
  • Page 10 Installation Replacing the Oil During the following procedure, refer to Fig. 2.1 for identification of components. 1) Tilt the compressor forwards until no oil is visible in the sight glass, then remove the sight glass housing. 2) Tilt the compressor backwards and drain the oil through the sight glass hole into a suitable container.

  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Warning. Before attempting any maintenance on the compressor; • disconnect the mains electrical supply • release the pressure in the air tank • maintenance should be performed only by personnel suitably trained in the operation of the compressor Compressor does not start 1) No power from mains.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting Compressor starts when no air Is tapped 1) Air leaks. Can be due to a bad seal/connection of any pipe. Check all pipe connections. Compressor starts and stops more frequently than usual 1) Large amount of condensate in air tank. Drain air tank. 2) Air leaks.

  • Page 13: Pump Wiring Details

    Chapter 4 Pump Wiring Details Wiring details for the pump unit are shown below. black black capacitor brown overload starter relay protector yellow/green blue black to pressure switch Fig. 4.1 Pump unit wiring details...
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  • Page 15 Products and Customer Support Technical Support A Comprehensive Product Range Thorlabs provides a comprehensive after sales service. Contact us through your Optical Components, local representative, or at the address Singlets, Doublets and Triplets; Cylindrical below: Optics, Mirrors, Prisms and Retroreflectors, Beamsplitters,...
  • Page 16 THORLABS © Thorlabs 2009 Printed in UK (1109) Thorlabs Ltd. Thorlabs Inc. Saint Thomas Place, Ely 435 Route 206 North Cambridgeshire CB7 4EX, Newton, NJ07860 Tel: +44 (0) 1353 654440 Tel: +1 973 579 7227 Fax: +44 (0) 1353 654444...

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