AIR COMPRESSORS

microC
USER’S MANUAL
TIT00G-005

ING. ENEA MATTEI SpA

Strada Padana Superiore 307 – 20090 VIMODORONE (MI)
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E-mail: info@mattei.it - www.matteiaircompressors.com
 General Index

Ing. ENEA MATTEI S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the characteristics of the machine subject of this
document without prior notice.

Product Code:
Hardware: AC40C34339 Monitor
AC40C34340 Expansion Module
Software: TSS8-X0004

Technical Service and Spare Parts

M.T.A. s.p.a.
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Verdello/Zingonia (BG) - ITALIA
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e-mail: info@mta.bg.it

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Copyright: Ing. E. Mattei S.p.A.
Printed: April 2005
 General Index

General Information Page 1.1

Control Panel
- The Display Page 2.1
- The Keyboard Page 2.2
Operation Modes
- Continuous Mode Page 3.2
- Automatic Mode Page 3.2
- Modulation Mode Page 3.2
- OPTIMA Mode Page 3.4
MicroC Menu
- Monitor Menu Page 4.1
- Basic Programming Menu Page 4.4
- Clock Menu Page 4.5
- Events Menu Page 4.8
- Reserved Menus Page 4.10
- Parameter Setting Page 4.11
Managing the Compressor Failures Page 5.1
The MicroC Hour Counters Page 6.1
Advanced Functions
- Remote Activation Page 7.1
- Remote Signaling Page 7.1
- Connecting a mechanical pressure switch or a superior control device Page 7.2
- The system supervision Page 7.3
MicroC Troubleshooting Page 8.1
 General Information 1.1

MicroC is a programmable control device of the compressor that can adapt its operation to the specific
requirements of the air network it is connected to. It provides several levels of programming, special systems
for checking/analyzing both operation and failures. The advanced levels of programming and analysis are
protected by digital codes so as to prevent any possible unintentional tampering. MicroC has a memory that
saves the settings made and the operational data over a period of time even if the compressor is not
connected to the mains supply or in case of voltage drops. Setting a weekly start/stop schedule is possible
combined with the connection management of other compressors so as to keep any multiple installations
under control as efficiently as possible.

MicroC can be supplied with an expansion unit that allows for the connection of several optional devices
such as the dryer and the inverter. It also enables the remote signaling of the machine conditions as well as
the connection to higher control devices such as Multicomp or similar.
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 Control Panel 2.1

Display

Keyboard

The Display
It shows the machine operation status such as pressures and temperatures, etc. It also displays any failure
that might cause the machine to malfunction.
The display on board is made up of a central part where 3 7-segment digits are located that are the root of
the display of the data to be shown.
Some icons also appear that inform the user on the compressor condition.

Below is the description of the various icons shown.

Symbol Description
It indicates that the compressor has been activated.
The flashing symbol shows that an hour programming is active, and the system is waiting
for the activation time to be reached.

Together with the other numbers it informs of the type of alarm intervened if accompanied
by the alarm symbol. (see the specific reference table)

It shows that the compressor works off load

It shows that the compressor works on load

Together with the alarm signal, it warns of a failure in the dryer. If it appears alone in the
“Monitor” menu, it shows the “dew point” temperature.

Together with the alarm signal, it warns of the failure in the inverter

It informs that the value read on the display is the output air temperature. When
associated with the alarm signal, it shows that the output air temperature is too high.

It informs that the value read on the display is the oil temperature.
When associated with the alarm signal, it shows that the output oil temperature is too
high.
It shows that either an alarm or a block is active. Please refer to the table in the specific
section.
 Control Panel 2.2

The Keyboard

It allows the user to interact with the compressor while permitting its activation and programming. The
keyboard is divided into two separate sections, i.e.:

Key Description of Keys

Up : It increases the value when a parameter is being modified.
To activate the machine, press it for 5 seconds.
I It steps up to hierarchally higher menus when in either a menu or a parameter
list.
Prog : It permits entering the Parameter Menus when pressed for 5 seconds
and the display and change of the direct ones only.
In the Menu mode, it permits entering the preceding submenu and, if we are at
a higher level, to quit the programming phase while saving the values in
E2PROM.
In case of the system block, for an alarm, it permits deactivating the alarm
relay.
Sel : Inside a menu list, it permits entering the list of its parameters.
Inside a parameter list, it permits entering their value.
It allows for returning to the parameter list from the parameter value.
Down : It decreases the value when in parameter modification mode.
0 It deactivates the machine, if pressed for 5 seconds.
When we are in a menu or parameter list, it lowers to the hierarchally lower
menus.
Prog + Sel : if pressed at the same time for 5 seconds, they allow access to
the parameter programming with the PWD insertion.
 Operation Modes 3.1

Mattei rotary compressors are set at the factory to deliver compressed air at the nominal pressure setting.
There are three separate operation modes:

! Continuous mode,
! Automatic mode,
! Modulation mode.

To these modes, the OPTIMA can be added if an inverter has been installed in the machine. (please refer to
section OPTIMA Mode).
The following diagram describes the said modes in graph form:
 Operation Modes 3.2

CONTINUOUS Mode
When this mode is activated, the compressor delivers air in a well-defined pressure band. The maximum and
minimum values are preset at optimal levels by Mattei although they can be customized as required using
the programming functions available in the menu [BASIC PROGRAMM.]). Should pressure reach the
maximum value (Pmax), then the compressor is put into idle (operation with the suction valve closed) and off
load to reduce energy absorption. As soon as a request for air from the network lowers the pressure value to
the minimum (Pmin), the compressor is reloaded and starts delivering air again. The compressor can then be
stopped at any moment by pushing the stop button. The stop procedure includes an idling stage of a preset
time during which the compressor is decompressed.

AUTOMATIC Mode
A further function to the preceding one is added to this mode. When the request for air is low or nil, the
compressor can stop automatically. The cycle is as follows. When the online pressure reaches the Pmax
value, the compressor is put off load; two things can happen:

1. If there is no request for air, it idles for a certain TMV period (Time of Idling), and stops when this time
expires. It will start again as soon as the line pressure lowers to the Pmin value;

2. If, on the other hand, the line pressure lowers to the Pmin value before the TMV time has elapsed, the
compressor is put on load again.

A characteristic typical to MATTEI rotary compressors can be added to the above operation modes, i.e. the
MODULATION mode.
In fact, the compressor can be made to start modulating before reaching the Pmax value by duly regulating its
“servo valve”.

MODULATION Mode
All MATTEI compressors have their own automatic pressure regulation system according to the delivery
pressure. The compressor inside pressure (partly) depends on the line pressure, and, as a consequence, on
the air request, when this lowers or is missing, both the line and the inside pressure rise. The maximum
pressure value at which the compressor runs off load can be set on Mattei rotating equipment (by setting a
specific valve). For values slightly lower than the maximum one, the suction valve is only “partially” closed,
by modulating the machine capacity on the line requirements. The maximum pressure and the slightly higher
values define either a range or a band that is called MODULATION BAND.
The modulation exploits this capacity as MicroC ignores the Pmax and Pmin. set values by operating the
compressor uninterruptedly unless stopped by the operator.

NOTE:
The modulation band amplitude is typically 0,3 bar. Let us assume, for example, that the maximum idling
pressure be set at 7.3 bar (by means of the SERVOVALVE): this means that for any pressure value lower
than 7 bar (7.3 - 0.3 = 7), the compressor delivers 100% of its capacity. For those values ranging between 7
and 7.3 bar (i.e. the values representing the modulation band) the compressor delivers a capacity lower than
the nominal one and adequate to the one requested by the line.
 Operation Modes 3.3

OPTIMA MODE
MicroC can control an inverter that, being connected to the compressor motor, allows for its running at variable speeds.
As a consequence, the compressor capacity may vary according to the rotation speed of the electrical motor.
The control mode is based on the reaching and the maintaining of pressure within an identified pressure band from Pmin
e Pmax.

The control logic

The operation foreseen for the “Inverter” mode is based on the reaching and the maintaining of pressure within an
identified pressure band from Pmin e Pmax.
If P < Pmin , the compressor is enabled to run with V = Vmin. The rotation speed will increase up to V = Vmax until reaching
the condition P = Pmax.
When P = Pmax, the inverter reduces the rotation speed so as to adjust the capacity delivered by the compressor to the
capacity required by the net.

Graph 1

If the line pressure still tends to rise over Pmax even when V = Vmin condition, the compressor is set to off load ( Voffload =
changeable).
 Operation Modes 3.4

There are two possibilities:

1. P > Pmin and t ≥ TMV : the compressor is stopped (if Toil > 50°C).
2. P < Pmin and t < TMV: the compressor is set on load again.

Note: The condition of Toil > 50°C has been generically set according to standard operation modes so as to
prevent condensation forming in the compressor..
This value can be set to meet special cold environmental conditions or low consumption conditions. Apply to
personnel qualified for programming.

Thanks to the use of the inverter, the TMV time (Idling Time) can be noticeably reduced with respect to the
value used in the other operating modes.
To allow for a complete discharge of pressure into chamber TMV ≥ 30 sec.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.1

The controller relies on several menus to monitor and program the compressor.
The final user can easily access some of them, while others are protected by a password and are for the
sole use of the technical service staff. Changing some of the data residing in these latter menus can cause
malfunctioning of the compressor.

Monitor menu
Basic display, where line pressure is shown.
In the screen on the side, standard indications are displayed, i.e. line
pressure, the activation condition, and the machine condition, i.e. whether
the compressor is on or off load.

It should be noted that the “Monitor” menu, and specifically this screen, is
where the program returns to regardless of the part of the program entered
if no operation is done on the keyboard after 30 seconds to prevent any
mistake.

Press key “Down” to display the temperature of the air output from the
compressor.

Press key “Down” to display the compressor oil temperature.

The following screen permits entering the machine “Activation” hour

counter. Press key “Sel” to enter the hour counter. Press key “Down” to
move on to the next hour counter.

This displays the first part of the “activation” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Thousands
2. Tens of thousands
3. Hundreds of thousands

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the hour counter.

This displays the second part of the “activation” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Units
2. Tens
3. Hundreds

Press key “Down” to quit the hour counter.

The following screen permits entering the “Run” hour counter of the
machine. Press key “Sel” to enter the hour counter. Press key “Down” to
move on to the next hour counter.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.2

This displays the first part of the “Run” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Thousands
2. Tens of thousands
3. Hundreds of thousands

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the hour counter.
This displays the second part of the “Run” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Units
2. Tens
3. Hundreds

Press key “Down” to quit the hour counter.

The following screen permits entering the “Load” hour counter of the
machine. Press key “Sel” to enter the hour counter. Press key “Down” to
move on to the next hour counter.

This displays the first part of the “Load” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Thousands
2. Tens of thousands
3. Hundreds of thousands

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the hour counter.

This displays the second part of the “Load” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Units
2. Tens
3. Hundreds

Press key “Down” to quit the hour counter.

The following screen permits access to the “Oil Change Maintenance” hour
counter of the machine. Press key “Sel” to enter the hour counter. Press
key “Down” to move on to the next hour counter.
This hour counter shows the oil working hours hence informing when
changing is required.

This displays the first part of the “Oil Hours” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Thousands
2. Tens of thousands
3. Hundreds of thousands

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the hour counter.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.3

This displays the second part of the “Oil Hours” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Units
2. Tens
3. Hundreds

Press key “Down” to quit the hour counter.

The following screen permits access to the “Separator Filter Change

Maintenance” hour counter of the machine. Press key “Sel” to enter the
hour counter. Press key “Down” to move on to the next hour counter.
This hour counter shows the oil working hours hence informing when
replacement is required.

This displays the first part of the “Separator Filter” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Thousands
2. Tens of thousands
3. Hundreds of thousands

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the hour counter.

This displays the second part of the “Separator Filter” hour counter, i.e.:

1. Units
2. Tens
3. Hundreds

Press key “Down” to quit the hour counter.

Note: The following screens will appear only when the function linked to them is activated.

When the dryer is activated, the dew point temperature appears.

When the optima mode is activated, the compressor rotational speed

appears as rpm.
To display it, remove the measure unit value.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.4

Basic Programming Menu

Press key “Prog “ for 5 to display the access page to the “basic
programming” menu. Press key “Sel ” to enter the relevant programming
entries.

These entries are listed below.

Operation Mode: from this menu, it is possible to set the compressor

operation mode is possible. The options are:

• 0 = Automatic (default)
• 1 = Continuous
• 2 = Modulation

Note: this entry is not shown when the machine is activated.

Control Set: selecting whether the sensor on the machine or the logic
status of the ID5 digital entry of the expansion module should control the
pressure.

• Son (default)
• DGT

Note: This item is shown only when the expansion is present

Maximum Pressure: This sets the operation maximum pressure value

(Pmax).

• 7,7 bar (default)

Minimum Pressure: This sets the operation minimum pressure value

(Pmin).
• 6,5 bar (default)

Idle Running: This sets the idle running time (TMV) i.e. for how long the
compressor should run after reaching the maximum pressure.
• 120 sec (default)

Oil Change Hours: This is the maintenance interval to replace the

compressor oil.

• 5000 hours (default)

The value is shown in units that will be multiplied by 100.

Separator Filter Change Hours: This is the maintenance interval to

replace the separator filter.

• 10000 hours (default)

The value is shown in units that will be multiplied by 100.

 The Menus of MicroC 4.5

Auto programming: This option permits bringing the standard

configuration back to the basic menu.
Press key “Sel” to start the auto programming procedure that will be
confirmed by displaying “SET”.

Clock Menu
If key “Sel ” is pressed when the page to enter the “advanced
programming” menu is shown, entering the submenus related
menus is possible.

It permits access to the configuration of both the time and the day
week necessary for the weekly programming.

Press key “Sel ” to change the time starting from hours.

Once the hour has been set using arrows “Up” and “Down”, press
key “Sel ” again to confirm. Press key “Prog “ to quit without
changing the key.

Then, move on to setting the clock minutes.

Lastly, the week day should be set starting from:

1= Monday …… 7= Sunday

To enable the programmed operation, first select the required

operation mode. The foreseen modes are:

• No = No default
• 5 dd = 5 days
• 7 dd = 7 days
 The Menus of MicroC 4.6

When the 5 days mode is selected, only the screens listed below will appear that allow for setting the two
operation bands valid from Mondays to Friday.
Dividing hours and minutes obtain the start/stop time.
The same subdivision is to be considered valid even if the 7 days mode is used. In this case, the weekday to
be programmed should be selected in advance.
If a display is used which has 3 digits made up of seven segment leds, it is necessary to divide the start and
stop times as it follows:

Band 1:

On 1 = 1HH : 1 MM where HH represents the hour and MM the minutes of the start time
Off 1 = 2HH : 2 MM where HH represents the hour and MM the minutes of the stop time

Band 2:

On 2 = 3HH : 3 MM where HH represents the hour and MM the minutes of the start time
Off 2 = 4HH : 4 MM where HH represents the hour and MM the minutes of the stop time

As mentioned before, this sets the start hour of the first band of operation.

Then, the start minutes of the first band of operation are set.

Now, setting the stop time of the first band of operation is required.

Then, the stop minutes of the first band of operation are to be set.

To use the second band of the compressor use, the start time of the second band
should also be set

Then, the minutes for the second band start should be set.

Now, the stop time of the second band should be set

Lastly, the stop minutes of the second band should be set.

 The Menus of MicroC 4.7

When the 7 days mode is selected, the weekdays will also be shown starting from Monday, which is the first
day of the week.
When the page relevant to Monday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Tuesday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Wednesday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access
to the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Thursday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Friday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Saturday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

When the page relevant to Sunday is shown and key “Sel ” is pressed, access to
the programming submenus is possible.
Hence, the same programming pages as in the 5-day mode will appear.

Once the day to be programmed has been selected, proceed as explained above for the 5-day mode.

The flashing of the symbol on the side should highlight the indication of the active weekly
programming.
When the clock enters the activity band, the symbol stays on and starts flashing again as soon as the
clock leaves the activity band.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.8

Event Menu
This menu displays which failures caused the stop of the compressor: this is important for our technical
service, which will be able to collect useful information to ascertain the origin of the failure.
The type of code described below is valid if the failure is detected either by the terminal module or the
expansion module.

Press key “Sel ” when the access page to the “Control” menu is shown to
enter the submenus related menus.

A list of alarms or blocks that have occurred during operation is now

shown.
This list is composed of 10 events maximum.

When displaying the details of the failure, the event code identifying the
failure is seen.

Press key “Down” to display the kind of alarm occurred while indicating the
number of the digital input intervened, the pressure, and the machine
condition at the moment of the failure.

Press key “Down” to display the compressor oil temperature when the
alarm has intervened.

Press key “Down” to display the first part of the running hour counter at the
moment of the failure.

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the running hour counter at
the moment of the failure.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.9

To display the second event, press key “Down” to show the same writing
as on the screen on the side.

When displaying the details of the failure, the event code identifying the
failure can be seen.

Press key “Down” to display the kind of alarm occurred while indicating its
origin (in this analog case, the high temperature of the output air), the line
pressure, and the machine condition.
The indication is the same as the real signal display during the activity of
the failure.

Press key “Down” to display the compressor oil temperature when the
alarm has intervened.

Press key “Down” to display the first part of the running hour counter at the
moment of the failure.

Press key “Down” to display the second part of the running hour counter at
the moment of the failure.

Note : The maximum number of recordable events is 5 and for each event, as already noted, the line
pressure, the oil temperature, and possibly the running hours of the compressor should be stored.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.10

Reserved Menus

From the “Monitor” menu, entering the menus necessary to the compressor programming is possible. To
enter the menus, press key “Prog “ for 5 seconds. The description of the access to the basic programming
menu will be displayed. With keys “Up” and “Down”, select the other menus that are part of the controller
program.
Below is a description of the main menus composing the controller software.

Basic Programming: this is the basic configuration menu of the compressor that
also contains the parameters that can be changed by the customer as they do not
cause any malfunction of the compressor

Reserved to Mattei.

Clock Menu: this menu permits setting the clock and the programming bands of the
automatic starts of the compressor.

Reserved to Mattei.

Alarm Historical Menu: this menu saves all failures occurred during the regular
operation of the compressor.

Info Menu: this menu saves the release of the software installed

Reserved to Mattei.
 The Menus of MicroC 4.11

Setting a Parameter

As an example, let us assume that the value of the compressor maximum operating
pressure needs to be modified.

Press key “Prog / mute” for 5 seconds.

The Basic Programming Menu (BPR) menu will appear

Press key “Sel” to confirm your selection.

The first available entry of the menu will be shown (bco)

I 0
Select entry “BP1” with the up and down arrows, which corresponds to the
maximum pressure value.

Press key “Sel” to confirm your selection.

The current value of this parameter is shown.

I 0
To change the value use the up and down arrows. The example shows how the
default set value has been increased up to 7,9 bar.

Press key “Sel” to confirm the change made.

Note: If key “Prog / mute” is pressed, the change will not be saved.

The menu entry corresponding to the maximum pressure will appear again.

Press now key “Prog / mute” to return to the menu list and then to the [Monitor]
menu.
 Managing the Compressor Failures 5.1

To manage the compressor it is necessary to differentiate the possible failures during operation as
mentioned below:

• Alarms
• Blocks

Alarms mean those signals that warn of failures not crucial for the operation and that, therefore, DO NOT
cause the compressor to stall.

Blocks mean those signals that warn of a part failure that could damage the compressor, hence causing its
immediate stop.

All alarms and blocks detected should be saved in a specific menu that can be consulted, which will contain
the 5 most recent events. Each saving should be completed with the description of the kind of failure (Alarm
or Block), the type of failure (Oil High Temperature, Oil Low Level, etc), the operation condition, the working
hours, the line pressure, and the oil temperature when the failure occurred.

Furthermore, the various failures that can originate blocks and alarms should be coded and identified with a
number (e.g. 10 = Start Problem). This is required as also those failures due to a malfunction of the card or
the breaking of the sensors should be displayed in the failure general screen. A table should then be created
to list:

o The failure code.

o The description of the failure.
o The working time at the moment of failure.
o The oil temperature.
o If the line pressure sensor is activated, also the pressure value at the moment of failure.

To reset the machine after checking the failure origin, press key “Prog/mute “ .

To allow a greater control of the failures subsequent to the interference in the setting by the customer, the
event menu also records the date of any changes made to those parameters contained in menus protected
by the password.

Symbols Description of Alarm

It shows that the emergency button has been pressed. This input, unlikely the other digital
inputs, is not filtered by software.
It shows that the motor protection thermal relay has triggered. This input must be filtered by
software with a 5 sec. delay to avoid any possible bounce of the digital contact.
It shows that the oil level in the compressor chamber is low. This input must be filtered by
software with a 5 sec. delay to avoid any possible bounce of the digital contact.
It shows that the connected signal is active. This input must be filtered by software with a 5
sec. delay to avoid any possible bounce of the digital contact.
It shows that the connected dryer has failed

It shows that the connected inverter has failed

It shows that the oil temperature has reached the set value as it is too high.

It shows that the air temperature has reached the set value as it is too high.

A written signal of the failure is displayed besides the icon-based signal. This helps better understand the
failure type.
 Managing the Compressor Failures 5.2

As the display has 3 digits only, all failures have been coded. This allows saving all of the possible failures
that can occur during the regular compressor running in the event historical archive.

Below is a description of the failures and of the message that is displayed with the relevant identification
code that is stored in the memory and the relevant description of the failure.

Alarm Alarm Action Description

Code
AS1 00 Block Output Air Temperature Sensor Failure
AS2 01 Block Oil Temperature Sensor Failure
AS3 02 Block Separator Air Temperature Sensor Failure
AS4 03 Block Line Pressure Sensor Failure
AS5 04 Block Dew Point Temperature Sensor Failure
A E 08 Block Emergency Stop
A M 09 Block Main Motor High Temperature
ALO 10 Block Oil Low Level
A C 11 Block Wrong connection of supply phases
bt O 12 Block Oil High Temperature
At O 13 Block Oil Temperature too high
At A 14 Block Output Air High Temperature
At S 15 Block Separator Air High Temperature
AE S 16 Alarm
Dryer failure from digital side
bES 17 Block
A I 18 Block Failure in the Inverter
AL3 19 Alarm
Digital input 3 intervention
bL3 20 Block
AL4 21 Alarm
Digital input 4 intervention
bL4 22 Block
bt E 23 Alarm Low temperature Alarm
bt E 24 Block Low temperature Block
At E 25 Alarm High temperature Alarm
At E 26 Block High temperature Block
Hc 1 27 Alarm Intervention of oil maintenance signal
Hc2 28 Alarm Intervention of filter maintenance signal
ESP 29 Block Expansion not connected Alarm
EHS 30 Alarm High Supply voltage
ELS 31 Alarm Supply voltage lower than 19 Vac
EPr 32 Alarm Eeprom failure Alarm
EL 1 33 Alarm 0 ÷10 Vdc signal failure
CLO 34 Alarm Clock Error
EPb “ “ Defective Memory

Attention: The E P b code is not saved in the historical archive.

 MicroC Hour Counters 6.1

The MicroC Hour Counters are divided into two types:

1. Operation hour counters

2. Service hour counters

The first informs the user how many hours the compressor has worked, while the second warns the user that
the preset operation time has elapsed and that a Maintenance intervention should be carried out.

Operation Hour Counter

MicroC provides the user with 3 types of hour counters with different operation modes.
The counters that the user can access are:

! Activation Hour Counter

! Run Hour Counter
! Load Hour Counter

As only a 3 digit digital display is available, the different hour counters have been divided into two sections
hence making it possible to reach values of 999999 hours.

The first part of the hour counter displays, from right:

• Thousands
• Tens of thousands
• Hundreds of thousands

The Second part of the hour counter preceded by the sign “-“ displays, from right:

• Units
• Tens
• Hundreds

These hour counters have been coded and identified as described below.

Activation Hour Counter (CAB)

The “activation” hour counter shows how many hours the compressor has been activated, i.e. enabled for
operation. This hour counter also considers the periods when the compressor is off, as it is not operating
within the working cycle.
Remember that the compressor activation is signalled by the green led coming on with the “On” key.

Run Hour Counter (CMA)

The “Run” hour counter shows for how many hours the compressor has been running. This hour counter is
connected to the Machine Maintenance hour counters.

Load Hour Counter (CCO)

The “Load” hour counter shows how many hours the compressor has been running under load.
 MicroC Hour Counters 6.2

Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

The Maintenance Hour Counters inform either the user or the Service engineer that Maintenance should be
carried out on the compressor to ensure its correct operation.
In the Basic programming menu [ b P r ], it is possible to set the interval at which to carry out the
Maintenance of a specific part of the compressor.
Once the user has been informed of the required Maintenance, press key “Reset” to initialize the relevant
counter and clear the Maintenance indication.

Reading the maintenance hour counter is also possible in the [Monitor] menu thus informing the Service
engineer of the hours still missing until the next Maintenance.

These hour counters are identified as follows:

• Oil Hours (C C O)
• Filter Hours (C C F)

That which has been mentioned above for the division of hour counters types also applies to these hour
counters.
 Advanced Functions 7.1

MicroC offers different advanced functions to meet the need of connecting to other devices and signals that
are most requested by customers. Below is a brief description of the additional devise functions.

Remote Activation
Usually the compressor is activated by the key “On” and deactivated by the key “Off” on the keyboard.
However, it is possible to enable the compressor by a digital contact coming from a different room where the
compressor is located.
To use such an option, a contact should be realized that:

• If open, the compressor is deactivated

• If closed, the compressor is activated

Careful attention should be paid when operating from the keyboard as when the compressor is deactivated,
the compressor must be re-activated so as to be available again for remote controlling.

Remote Signaling
Sometimes it is necessary to “distance” some pieces of information relevant to the compressor. The
possibility exists to display remotely the following signals of the machine conditions:

! Enabled compressor
! Running Compressor
! Loaded Compressor
! Blocked Compressor

These signaling are obtained by means of digital contacts voltage-free.

To obtain the correct system operation, observe the following parameters:

! Maximum applicable voltage 230 Vac 48 Vdc

! Maximum applicable load 3 A

Remote Control

The first 3 conditions are obtained only by installing the expansion kit (code IF54A34745) while for the block
signaling no additional installations are needed as the video module is already comes complete.
 Advanced Functions 7.2

Connecting a mechanical pressure switch or a superior control device

MicroC usually controls its line pressure by a sensor with a 4 ÷ 20 mA reference signal.
If necessary, the start or the stop of the compressor can be managed by an external digital contact from a
mechanical pressure switch or by a superior control device (see Multicomp).
An example of the connection is given in the illustration below.

C1 C2 C3 Multicomp II

To use this mode, as in the previous case, it is necessary to install an expansion kit in the electrical board
and activating the expansion. Now, connect the control device on the specific terminal board (refer to the
compressor electrical layout).

Supervision of the Equipment

It is possible to connect MicroC to a supervisor that can monitor the compressor remotely and inform Mattei
Service of any failure in the compressor.
To make this connection, insert a specific serial communication board (Code AC40C34341) in the video
module and a converter from RS 485 to RS 232 as well as the relevant software to be installed on the PC.

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MicroC is provided with a built-in auto-diagnostic system to prevent possible unsignalled malfunctioning.
However, some failures exist that do not originate from the abnormal compressor operation, but from events
beyond the controller’s jurisdiction.

These failures are:

Problem Cause Remedy

MicroC does not turn on No supply voltage Check the mains voltage. Check
the 24VAC on the transformer are
present.
Safety fuses burnt Replace fuses
Defective connection in the Check connections in the terminal
terminal board board.
Defective door opening safety Replace relay
relay
The flashing message “ Epb” is The memory contains data not Contact your nearest Mattei
displayed consistent with operation. Service Center.

When “On” is pressed, the The line pressure is higher than Wait for pressures to decrease.
compressor does not start the Pmin value

A block is active. Check and correct the failure

Incorrect pressure values Defective pressure Replace the pressure sensor

Working field different from the one Set the correct working field in the
set in the controller “Hidden” menu (Mattei staff only).
0 is quoted in pressure values (e.g. Modify by acting on the sensor
0,1 bar) offset in the hidden menu (Mattei
staff only)
Sensors incorrectly connected Check the sensor connections
Incorrect temperature values Defective sensors Replace sensors
Wrong sensors Check that these are NTC sensors
Wrong or interrupted connections Check the sensor connections
Inaccurate values Modify with the sensor offset in the
hidden menu (Mattei staff only).
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