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CAP 836 Service Manual
APRIL, 2019
Rev. D
Nx
Series
iCommand – Basic Controller
Service Manual
WARNING
Personal injury and/or equipment damage will be result by failing to pay attention to the vital safety information and instructions
in this manual. Carefully read, understand, and retain all safety information and instructions before operating this compressor.

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  • Page 1 CAP 836 Service Manual APRIL, 2019 Rev. D Series iCommand – Basic Controller Service Manual WARNING Personal injury and/or equipment damage will be result by failing to pay attention to the vital safety information and instructions in this manual. Carefully read, understand, and retain all safety information and instructions before operating this compressor.
  • Page 2 Operating instructions FSCurtis iCommand – Basic Software version: V1.81 (Hardware version ) Note: Version information on the Back of Controller Last updated: 4/2/2018 Document date 4/2/2019 Article number: CAP836 Note: All information provided is up to date with the current development level. Changes may be made at any time without prior notification.
  • Page 3 General Information Information on these operating instructions Limitation of liability These instructions enable you to use the machine safely All information and instructions in this manual have been and efficiently. The instructions are a component part of the compiled taking account of the applicable standards and machine and must be accessible for staff at all times.
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Table of Contents 1.0 Safety notices ..............................8 Control function and connection (hardware) ....................9 2.1 Overview ..............................9 ICommand-Basic terminal assignment ....................11 3.0 Operation of the ICommand-Basic ......................... 14 3.1 Assignment of keys ............................14 Basic display representation on the LCD of the operating display unit ..........
  • Page 6 Ambient temperature range (operation) 37 to 113°F Humidity (during operation) max. 60%; non- condensing 4. FSCurtis retains the right to make changes, additions or improvements to this product (hardware and software). This does not imply any duty to update any devices already supplied.
  • Page 7 Control functions and connection Control function and connection (hardware) 2.1 Overview Fig. 1: Key pad and display of the ICommand-Basic. The control consists of the following function blocks: Micro processing logic (with EEPROM memory for data security) for all control, monitoring and display functions Keypad with 6 keys for switching the compressor on and off, as well for entering of target and limit values...
  • Page 8 Control functions and connection Display and keyboard The control is equipped with a customized keypad (see Figure 1) with 6 buttons (with pressure points) and two integrated LEDs (green, red). THE display has the following data (See Figure 2): LCD customized, multi-color with about 3 inch * 1.7inch display surface 7-Segm.A =>...
  • Page 9 Control functions and connection ICommand-Basic terminal assignment Designation Function Plug Functional earth (EMC) Phoenix MINI-COMBICO 0V AC N pitch 3.81 mm, Supply for control 18V AC 24V AC 3-pole Phoenix Common connection for Relay output A 1 – A 6 COMBICON terminal 7 to 12 MSTBA pitch...
  • Page 10 Control functions and connection Phoenix Dig. input E 7 Remote In/Out or LLC Ok MINI-COMBICO N pitch 3.81 mm, Dig. input E 6 Emergency off 10-pole pressure oil precipitator Dig. input E 5 Diff. Direction of rotation fault Dig. input E 4 Dig.
  • Page 12 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.0 Operation of the ICommand-Basic 3.1 Assignment of keys There are six keys/buttons available with different functions: : Editing target values/limit values/codes ENTER : Apply the edited value in the current variable : In the basic display: Display of the most important settings: by pressing the INFO info button several times and scrolling is done through the following parameter lists.
  • Page 13 Operation of the iCommand-Basic If compressor is ON: Switches the compressor off After occurring fault: Confirming the fault message (= RESET button) Button pressed for more than 3 seconds: Initiated code input (only possible if system is OFF); : Switches the compressor on; <red LED>...
  • Page 14 Operation of the iCommand-Basic " ) 7 Segment display ( "7-Segm.C Symbols for h, min, s, m³/h, % Service Manual 16 | P a g e...
  • Page 15 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Basic display Figure 3: Basic display while compressor is in operation (load run: motor in operation, control valve open). In the basic display, the following data can be displayed: 7-Segm.A: Current discharge pressure (in the example 7.2 bar) 7-Segm.B: Current compressor temperature (in the example 60°C) Via the 7 button the current temperature of the second temperature sensor can be displayed (dew point temperature).
  • Page 16 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Using the arrow keys the respective code can be entered. With the ENTER key, the code is confirmed, using the 0 key the input is deleted and a switch to the basic display is performed. The following codes are available: Code Authorization Subsequent display...
  • Page 17 (customer, service, and factory) under menu item 11. Access with code Description Menu item Without (Code level) Customer Service Plant Content in section code Display: FSCurtis Display Operating mode 3.5.1 only Display Automatic restart 3.5.2 only Display Heater / Fan / Dryer 3.5.3...
  • Page 18 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Display LLC operation 3.5.6 only Acknowledge reset approval of maintenance intervals Display fault memory 3.5.7 Edit dryer maintenance interval (only for Display 3.5.8 "Combi with Dryer“) only Display Edit air filter maintenance interval 3.5.8 only Display Edit oil filter maintenance interval 3.5.8 only...
  • Page 19 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Additional activate MK200-module 3.5.23 3846 Change Service code“ 3.5.24 9900 Cleanup hours of operation / load release 9919 Edit operating/loaded hours Display 9929 Edit operating/loaded hours (+/- 1000) only Edit RS485 address, mode, Baud rate, Display 9950 3.5.18 protocol, data format...
  • Page 20 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.2 Automatic restart after power failure The automatic restart after power failure is set via menu item 3. On the effects on the process, see also section 4.8. Menu item (code level) 3 Parameter no. Meaning Value range Automatic restart after power = Restart OFF...
  • Page 21 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Activation temperature for fan 50 to 194°F (ON, when compressor temp. > ##°F) Deactivation temperature for fan 50 to 176°F (OFF, when compressor temp. < ###°F) Fan min. temperature 104 to 158°F Fan max. temperature 158 to 202°F ‘With Dryer”...
  • Page 22 Operation of the iCommand-Basic If a switch to remote control occurred and the system is keyed-in, then it is indicated by the flashing "Remote" symbol. If the system is switched off via the stop button “0 key”, then the "Remote" symbol in the LCD is deleted! LLC OK fault...
  • Page 23 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Remaining time motor lubrication Cannot be edited Remaining time oil Cannot be edited Dryer time remaining (only if "With Cannot be edited dryer") By selecting a system type some parameters from a table are assigned. 3.5.6 LLC operation Menu item (code level) 18 Parameter no.
  • Page 24 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.7 Fault memory Display fault memory Menu item (code level) 30 Parameter no. Meaning Display range 1-20 Display fault memory Position in the fault memory number of the fault/warning Operating hours when the fault/warning occurred If the "Warning triangle" symbol appears, then this entry is a warning/maintenance.
  • Page 25 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.8 Editing of target values for the maintenance intervals For directions for resetting maintenance timers, see section 4.7. Menu item (code level) 40 Parameter no. Meaning Display range Dryer Range:0-30000 h Setting: 1000 h *Standard compressor Menu item (code level) 41 Meaning Parameter no.
  • Page 26 Operation of the iCommand-Basic If the target value is confirmed with the ENTER key, then the respective interval (remaining time) is started anew with the target value. 3.5.9 Idle run, shutdown times, delay Wye delta Menu item (code level) 51 Parameter no.
  • Page 27 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Pressure range: Switch-off pressure threshold is pre-assigned with the value selected here, and the Switch-on pressure is pre-assigned with the value Switch-off pressure – 29 psi", The pressure ranges set here serves as upper limit during editing of the Switch-on pressure and Switch-off pressure (also see section 3.5.5).
  • Page 28 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Speed reduction to: Specify the pressure Setting range: 73 to 189 psi above which the maximum target value Default setting: 189 psi for the FC is not limited any further. Speed reduction by: Specify the maximum Setting range: 0 to 100 % by which the max.
  • Page 29 3.5.13 Dryer control Menu item (code level) 80 – only for VARIO & COMBI compressors Parameter no. Meaning Display range 0 = off Dryer On/Off 1 = on Dryer switch-off temperature Range 32 to 43°F (Dryer differential temperature Range 36 to 50°F Dryer minimum switch-off time Range: 30 to 600s Off-set dew point temperature...
  • Page 30 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.14 Default settings of the system data With menu item (code level) 88 all settable parameters are reset to their default value and a change into the basic display occur. CAUTION! Previously data created manually might be overwritten! 3.5.15 Toggle the units for the pressure display Menu item (code level) 90...
  • Page 31 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.18 Setting the system address Menu item (code level) 9950 Parameter no. Meaning Display range 0 = RS485 connection is switched off System address [ Default setting ] 1-16 = The system can be contacted via the respective address.
  • Page 32 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.19 Selection of the used FU type Menu item (code level) 9960 Parameter no. Meaning Display range 0 = Yaskawa 1 = Emotron FU type 2 = Bosch-Rexroth 3 = ABB (ACS510) 4 = Delta (C2000) 3.5.20 Test of the digital inputs / outputs Menu item (code level) 9980...
  • Page 33 Operation of the iCommand-Basic If this function is active (Par.1 > 32°F) the dew point temperature sensor will be observed for the setting values and faults. If the dew point temperature is over the barrier “dew point max.” then the warning “dew point temp.”...
  • Page 34 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.5.24 Change service code Menu option (code-level) 3846 Display/Value Range/Default Parameter No. Meaning Change active service code 1 - 9999 (Default: 3846) Here you can define a new “service code“. Note: If a code is entered, that was used otherwise since then;...
  • Page 35 Operation of the iCommand-Basic "Cable defect dew point temperature" (if additional "MK200-4AE4R" SE t3 module!) EMERGENCY OFF triggered (contact open = fault) EmErG Direction of rotation (contact open = fault) rotAt Motor temperature (PTC) Mot t Overcurrent (contact open = fault) hiCur Overpressure (contact open = fault) hi Pr...
  • Page 36 Operation of the iCommand-Basic 3.6.2 Maintenance The “Warning triangle” symbol flashes and the respective number and text are displayed in the bottom row with 7 segment elements. Fig. 9: Intake filter maintenance message. Number “Text” Meaning (maintenance) Maintenance intake filter (remaining maintenance time < 100 h) M Air Maintenance oil/oil filter (remaining maintenance time <...
  • Page 37 Operation of the iCommand-Basic Dew point temperature to low dP Mi Dew point temperature to high dP MA "EA-Module warning" - An external "MK200" module reports a fault, or does not respond (although it has been activated)! * The flashing icons listed below tell you which module is affected: Modul [ 1 ]...
  • Page 38 Information about the program "Motor" and "Solenoid valve" symbol are off Symbol for the temperature unit flashes (LCD: °C/°F/K) The compressor is in operation, but the load valve is switched off, meaning the compressor does not compress. (Start-up phase or idle ) The green LED is on The "Motor"...
  • Page 39 Information about the program the compressor temperature (or oil temp. or if "with heating") is during the switch-on below +34°F, then the unit for the temperature (°C/°F/K) flashes and the green LED also flashes. In addition, warning "4" is displayed. Should the temperature rise to at least +34°F, then the compressor is started.
  • Page 40 Information about the program switched on. As soon as the oil temperature rises above the "Heater OFF" threshold (again), the output for the "Additional heater" is switched off again. If the additional heater is deactivated (heater = 0), or if the compressor motor is running, the output for the "Additional heater"...
  • Page 41 Information about the program * If the "Heater" function is deactivated, the 2nd temperature sensor (AE-2) and the "A6" output are used here (each on "ICommand-Basic"). If the "Recirculation" function is activated, the icon is displayed. This icon flashes if this function is temporarily switched off. The compressor can usually only be started when the compressor temperature or the oil temperature has at least reached the +34°F threshold.
  • Page 42 Information about the program If the system was in operation prior to the power failure, then it will restart after this time elapses, otherwise it will stay in STOP mode. During active "Restart", the fault "Power failure" is not issued after the power failure.
  • Page 43 Document version 6.0 Document version Version Version Author Content of changes Document Software. At compressors with frequency converter, the message „operable“ will shown at the output „A2“ and the message „operation“ will shown at the V 1.11 V 1.11 output „A3“. V 1.12 V 1.12 Control for „YASKAWA-frequency converter“...
  • Page 44 Document version The „Modbus-data“ would be added for the parameter „load“ (Adr.23 / 0-100%). The control of the frequency converter „ABB“ and „Delta“ would be corrected again. V 1.31 V 1.31 At the variety „Compressor-type = Flex“ the following setting up was changed : * Code 5 =>...
  • Page 45 Document version 2 new asset groups have been added ("V-Drive" and "G-Drive"). If a setpoint is set for a maintenance interval V1.61 V1.61 Stored 0 hours, then this interval disabled (that is, there is no message). Setting range for the maintenance intervals 0 - 30000 hours extended (previously: 0 - Disabling a maintenance interval by V1.62...
  • Page 46 Document version The function "additional heating" has been changed: a) When "Heating = 1" (i.e., with Verd. Temperature), V1.72 V1.72 then now also the digital input "E 3" (oil level heater) with monitored. b) The adjustment range for the thresholds "Heating Dryer maintenance interval can be changed “WITH DRYER”...
  • Page 47 Curtis-Toledo, Inc. 1905 Kienlen Avenue | St. Louis, Missouri 63133 www.fscurtis.com | info@fscurtis.com...