Gardner Denver DELCOS 3100 User Manual

GB Id. No. 100016911 / 01 - October 2009
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Gardner Denver DELCOS 3100 Specifications

General

Supply voltage	24 V DC
Operating temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Display	LCD
Communication	Modbus RTU
Output Current	4-20 mA
Communication Interface	RS485

Summary

DELCOS 3100 Controls and Operation

1.1 Foreword

Introductory section providing context for the DELCOS 3100 compressor control system.

1.2 Controls Overview

Explains the keypad, LED indicators, and display fields for system interaction and status.

1.3 DELCOS 3100 Menu Structure

Details the hierarchical structure of the DELCOS 3100 menus for system configuration and monitoring.

1.4 Starting Up and Operation

Guides on initial system startup, various operating modes, and control functionalities.

1.5 DELCOS 3100 Faults and Maintenance

Lists common faults, warnings, and maintenance intervals with troubleshooting steps.

1.6 Maintenance Intervals

Outlines the programmable maintenance intervals and procedures for the DELCOS 3100.

1.7 Operating Modes

Describes the various operating modes available for the DELCOS 3100 system.

1.8 Water Circuit System

Details the components, status display, and regulation of the water circuit within the DELCOS 3100 system.

1.9 Factory Settings

Information on checking and setting factory default parameters for the DELCOS 3100 system.

DELCOS 3100 Base-Load Sequencing (BLS)

2.1 BLS System Overview

Introduces Base-Load Sequencing (BLS) and its role in managing multiple compressors.

2.2 BLS Functional Attributes

Explains the functional capabilities and attributes of the BLS system, including pressure band settings.

2.3 Connecting Compressors to BLS

Details how to connect slave compressors to the BLS system, including load requests and fault messages.

2.4 Master Compressor Integration with BLS

Describes how the master compressor (K1) integrates with the BLS system for network pressure control.

2.5 Remote Control for BLS Operations

Explains how to use external contacts for remote control of BLS, including pressure changeover.

2.6 BASE LOAD SELECT Menu

Details the settings within the BASE LOAD SELECT menu for BLS configuration.

2.9 BLS Active Message and System Status

Explains the BLS active message, indicating system status and communication with slave compressors.

2.7 BLS Array Progression and Fault Handling

Illustrates BLS array progression, compressor sequencing, and how compressor faults are handled.

2.10 Messages to Higher-Order Systems

Details messages sent to higher-order systems when BLS is not active or configured.

Analogue Output Signals

3.1 Delivered Volumetric Flow Output (RS Version)

Describes how delivered volumetric flow is output via an analogue module for RS version systems.

3.2 Speed and Volumetric Flow Output (SR Version)

Details the optional analogue output module for SR version systems, covering speed and flow.