Nevertheless, its use may constitute a risk to the health Please contact your authorized Gardner Denver dealer and safety of users or to third parties or cause damage in the event of a fault or for spare parts. In case of...
These operating instructions are intended to familiarize the user with the control and its intended use. The Gardner Denver cannot be held responsible for the safe operation of the control if it is used in a manner which instructions contain important notes on how to operate does not correspond to the intended use, or for the control safely, properly and cost effectively.
4. Features of the system..........................12 4.1 Functions............................... 12 4.2 Overview ............................... 13 4.3 Example of a compressed air station with GD Connect 12 ..............14 4.4 Technical data for the GD Connect 12....................16 4.5 Scope of delivery........................... 17 4.6 System components..........................
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7. Compressor module (VSD) ........................34 7.1 Functions............................... 34 7.2 Technical data............................34 7.3 Scope of delivery........................... 35 7.4 Connection to the GD Connect 12 ......................35 7.5 Connection to the compressor ......................35 7.6 Parameters............................38 8. Extension module............................39 8.1 Function ..............................
3.2 General safety instructions 3.1 Identification of safety instructions Organizational measures Gardner Denver cannot be held liable for any damage or injury resulting from of the failure to observe these safety instructions or negligence of the usual care and The operating instructions must be kept available at all...
3. Safety instructions Selection and training of personnel; 3.4 Installation and normal operation basic responsibilities Installation Work on/with the control must be carried out by reliable personnel only. Statutory minimum age limits must be In addition to general operating requirements laid down observed.
3. Safety instructions Make regular checks to ensure that: Maintenance/rectification of faults all means of protection are correctly fitted The employer must inform personnel of the dangers and fixed, possibly arising during the repair and maintenance of all fittings are firmly tightened, the system and of measures to avoid them;...
3. Safety instructions Gas, dust, steam, smoke 3.6 Warning of special risks Carry out welding, flame-cutting and grinding work on Electrical power the control only if this has been expressly authorized, as there may be a risk of explosion and fire. Attention: external voltage: Before carrying out welding, flame-cutting and grinding If external electrical circuits which cannot be cut out by...
GD Connect 12. touch function. The ModBus-RTU protocol is implemented as standard; an optional PROFIBUS module can be The main functions and features of the GD Connect 12 installed if required. are as follows: Extension modules...
4. Features of the system 4.2 Overview GD Connect 12 (ZS1060135) Analog input AI-1 Line pressure sensor (100003136) Analog input AI-2 Programmable (Line pressure / Volume flow / Temperature / Dew point) RS485-1 RS485-2 GD Pilot GD Pilot MK RS485-3...
4. Features of the system 4.3 Example of a compressed air station with GD Connect 12 ModBus-RTU PROFIBUS (optional) Customer PLC RS485-3 to read datas Extension module GD Connect 12 or digital I/O Dig.input RS485-2 RS485 Dig. input DI-1 Selection switch to activate a profile Dig.
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(e.g. for pressure reduction). The RS485-3 interface allows the customer to read data from the GD Connect 12, e.g. the status of the compressors, and to activate a profile or reset a statistics counter, for example.
4. Features of the system Connection of extension modules 4.4 Technical data for the GD Connect 12 Interface: RS485-2 Cable type: 2x2x0.5..1.5mm² twisted pair and screened Electrical connection Wiring length: max. 1200m System: 1~/N/PE Devices: max. 4 extension modules Voltage:...
RS485-1 interface only. and compressor control settings) can be found in the annex. The RS485 interfaces of the GD Connect 12 and the compressor controls should form a bus structure, i.e. all compressors are connected in series, starting from the GD Connect 12.
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Details of the protocol and the addresses can be found in a separate document ("GD Connect 12 Programmer guide ModBus-RTU"). To enable the GD Connect 12 to be connected to a PROFIBUS network, an optional PROFIBUS module can be installed in the GD Connect 12 control cabinet.
(see section 5.9 "Codes”). Note Do not touch the display when switching on the power supply, otherwise the GD Connect 12 will not start up correctly. After booting up, the language selection screen appears (see Fig. 4).
Switched off Fig. 5 – Main display The compressor is at standstill and no fault is signalled, but it cannot be started by the GD Connect 12. Current line pressure Current pressure band Fault The compressor is signalling a fault.
Compressor load Unit: % Events are Warnings The GD Connect 12 writes this data to a CSV file and Faults automatically creates a file for each day with a file name Maintenance work based on the corresponding date.
Pressing this key displays a list of the last 50 events for the air station. This list includes all compressor events and any relating to the air station, e.g. a fault in the GD Connect 12 line pressure sensor. The event list can be deleted in the "Adjustments GD...
A profile can also be activated by programmable inputs Compressor priorities or the serial customer interface. The digital inputs can be located on the GD Connect 12 Different set points can therefore be defined with itself or on extension modules.
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In addition to the listed criteria, the following parameters are relevant for the switching of compressors: To regulate the line pressure within the pressure band, the GD Connect 12 loads the compressor with the following criteria: Switch on and switch off delay...
The value, on which the GD Connect 12 regulates, will be displayed in large print, the value on which the GD Connect 12 is not Adjustments GD Connect 12 regulating will be shown at the right of it in small Parameters relating to the GD Connect 12 and to the print.
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The volume flow will be measured with a volume Warning Filter 1..4 flow meter, which is connected either to the analog Warning Bekomat 1..4 input AI-2 of the GD Connect 12 or to an analog Warning Dew point input of an extension module. Warning External...
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5. Operation RS485 interfaces Communication with the RS485-3 interface reserved for the customer can be configured here. The "Protocol/Module" menu item defines whether communication is via ModBus-RTU or PROFIBUS module. If "ModBus-RTU" is set, the baudrate and address settings can be changed. If "PROFIBUS module"...
Current profile: 1 An external device is indicating a warning signal. The current profile is profile 1. Warning Battery The internal battery of the GD Connect 12 has run Fault messages down and needs to be replaced. Fault Sensor Line press. 1 Warning C1 Remote load Fault Sensor Vol.
After the code is unlocked, the code will be locked again automatically after 15min or by a power loss Code "7777" With this code, the GD Connect 12 can be reset to the factory settings and the commissioning assistant can be started. (see chapter "5.1 First commissioning").
6. Compressor module (STD) 6. C ompr ess or module (STD) Connection to the GD Connect 12 6.1 Functions Interface: RS485 Cable type: 2x2x0.5..1.5mm² The compressor module (STD) is used to connect any twisted pair and screened compressor with fixed speed or half/full load regulation Wiring length: max.
6. Compressor module (STD) 6.4 Connection to the GD Connect 12 6.5 Connection to the compressor The module is connected to the GD Connect 12 via the Note built-in RS485 interface. The connection of the compressor module (STD) as shown in this document is intended as a guide for the The wiring diagram showing how to connect the RS485 majority of compressor control systems in use.
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For compressors that are not equipped with signal of the compressor. independent over-pressure detection, This will indicate to the GD Connect 12 that there is no recommended that pressure switch fault at the compressor.
6. Compressor module (STD) 6.6 Parameters To control a compressor with fixed speed using a compressor module (STD), the following parameter settings must be made. These parameters can be set from the menu on the corresponding compressor. Address The address set here must be the same as that set at the compressor module (STD).
The compressor module (VSD) is used to connect any Function: Detection of line pressure speed regulated compressor to the GD Connect 12. at the compressor The status of the compressor is detected by analog and digital inputs on the compressor module and sent to the Analog output AO-1 GD Connect 12 via its RS485 interface.
Wiring diagrams with examples showing how to connect a compressor control to the module can be found in the annex. The module is connected to the GD Connect 12 via the built-in RS485 interface. Danger The wiring diagram showing how to connect the RS485...
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This will indicate to the GD Connect 12 that there is no fault at the compressor. Wiring diagrams with examples showing how to connect...
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This enables the module to measure the current of the compressor motor and to calculate the speed using the parameter settings in the GD Connect 12. Analog output AO-1 Danger For compressors that are not equipped with...
Maximum and minimum free air delivery of the The line pressure value which is the target pressure of compressor. the compressor control. The GD Connect 12 regulates the compressor speed to the off-load pressure and target pressure. Hours Load pressure...
Cable type: 2x2x0.5..1.5mm² twisted pair and screened Wiring length: max. 1200m The RS485-2 interface of the GD Connect 12 can Address: Adjustable from 1..4 by DIP switches connect a maximum of 4 extension modules. Bus termination: 120 Ohm Switchable by DIP switches...
8. Extension module 8.4 Connection to the GD Connect 12 8.5 Connection of external signals The module is connected to the GD Connect 12 via the The sensors and switches for digital and analog inputs built-in RS485 interface. are connected directly to the extension module.
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AI-1 or AI-2 of the GD Connect 12. For the connection of a volume flow meter applies: Detection of the volume flow and subsequent switching...
9.4 Connection to the GD Connect 12 9.5 Connection to the net work The Webserver module will be delivered with an The module is connected to the GD Connect 12 via the installed Ethernet connection cable (Cat.5E, Type built-in RS485 interface.
Annex Annex Annex A: Wiring diagrams GD Connect 12 terminals Terminal strip X0 Function Infeed Terminal strip X5 Function 24V AC 24V AC Control voltage 0V AC 0V AC Analog input AI-1 Analog input AI-2 +24V DC +24V DC +24V DC Digital inputs DI-1..3...
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Annex Compressor module (STD) to a compressor Note The connection of the compressor module (STD) as shown in this document is intended as a guide for the majority of compressor control systems in use. Some compressors differ in terms of operation and/or function; consult your compressor supplier/specialist for advice. Connection of the compressor status messages Translations Compressor module (STD)
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For compressors that are not equipped with independent over-pressure detection it is recommended that a pressure switch be incorporated in the compressor fault circuit(s) such that any local over-pressure condition will stop the compressor independently from the GD Connect 12.
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Annex Compressor module (VSD) to a compressor Note The connection of the compressor module (VSD) as shown in this document is intended as a guide for the majority of compressor control systems in use. Some compressors differ in terms of operation and/or function; consult your compressor supplier/specialist for advice. Connection of the compressor status messages Translations Compressor module (VSD)
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For compressors that are not equipped with independent over-pressure detection it is recommended that a pressure switch be incorporated in the compressor fault circuit(s) such that any local over-pressure condition will stop the compressor independently from the GD Connect 12.
Annex Annex B: Module settings Compressor module (STD) Terminals Terminal Function Not used Digital input 110..230VUC "Operation" 24..48VUC Digital input 110..230VUC "Motor" 24..48VUC Digital input 110..230VUC "Load" 24..48VUC Power supply (~) (+) 110..230V AC/DC +/-10% (~) (-) Digital output "Remote load enable" Digital output "Remote load"...
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Annex Compressor module (VSD) Terminals Terminal Function Digital output DO-1 Digital output DO-2 Digital input 110..230VUC "Operation" 24..48VUC Digital input 110..230VUC "Warning" 24..48VUC Digital input 110..230VUC "Load" 24..48VUC (~) (+) Power supply 110..230V AC/DC +/-10% (~) (-) Adjustment AI-1 / AO-1 4-20mA: Jumper 21-22 0-10V: Jumper 22-23...
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Annex Extension module Terminals Terminal Function Power supply 230V AC / 50-60Hz 110V AC / 50-60Hz Digital output DO-1 Digital output DO-2 DI-1 DI-2 DI-3 DI-4 DI-5 DI-6 DI-7 DI-8 Digital inputs DI-1..8 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC 24V DC...
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Annex Drawing Jumper for analog inputs Analog-Eingang AI-1 (Terminal 27) 18V DC Analog-Eingang AI-2 (Terminal 33) 18V DC...
Annex Annex C: Technical data of the line pressure sensor Within the scope of delivery of the GD Connect 12. Gardner Denver ID no. 100003136 Technical data Measuring range: -1 .. 15bar Output signal: 4 .. 20mA Supply voltage: 10 .. 30V DC...
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