Sullair WS CONTROLLER User Manual

Section 6
CONTROLLER COMMUNICATION
PROTOCOL
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6.5 MESSAGE FORMAT
Messages are RS-485 half-duplex, 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity. Control
characters are used to frame a message. These characters mark the start of the
message and the end of the message.
All messages have the following format:
STX - Start of text. Signifies the start of a message. (0x02)
## - Two character com number
m - one character message type
d - data, one to several characters long. Multiple items are separated by commas.
xx - two character checksum, based on all characters after STX
CR - Carriage Return. CR-LF signifies end of a message. (0x13)
LF - Line Feed. CR-LF signifies end of a message. (0x10)
In the examples presented in the following section, STX, CR, and LF are not shown.
6.6 MESSAGE TYPES
Messages follow the forms listed in Table 6.2 below. Details of the data types within the
messages are listed in Section 6.7, Data Types. “N” & “M” messages are broadcast by
controllers in a sequenced system.
Remaining exchanges may be initiated by a monitor or master on non-sequenced
systems, or during the time immediately following a monitor enable in a sequenced
system.
Table 6.2 Controller Message Types
MESSAGE TYPE FORMAT EXAMPLE
N – Net status broadcast ##N19,2,23,17,18xx 01N0,115,2000,M,C88
COMMENT:
Controller’s broadcast status in stand-alone sequencing.
Data fields are:
19- Capacity in cfm
2- P2 pressure in psig
23- Sequence time in hours
17- Run Status (See DATA TYPES)
18- Mode (See DATA TYPES)
M – Monitor Enable
broadcast
##Mxx 01M52
COMMENT:
Controller’s monitor enable in stand-alone sequencing.
Time follows for queries by a monitor.
I – Information Request ##Ixx 01I56
COMMENT:
Monitor’s request for controller information. The controller
responds with i message type.

Sullair WS CONTROLLER Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Operating Temperature	0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F)
Power Supply	24 VDC
Communication Ports	RS-485
Input Voltage	24 VDC
Communication Protocol	Modbus RTU

Summary

Safety and Introduction

Safety

General safety precautions for operators and maintenance personnel.

Sequenced Compressor Systems

Explains the concept and benefits of compressor sequencing systems.

Sequencing with Multiple Controllers

Normal Operation

How to enable and operate controllers in a sequencing system.

Compressor System

Details sequencing modes like Sequence Hours and Com Num.

Wiring and Piping

Describes control signal wiring for Supervisor, Supervisor II Deluxe, and WS Controllers.

Machine Preparation Prior to Sequencing

Steps to prepare machines before connecting them to a sequence.

System Operation

System Setup and Tuning

Details settings for low pressure systems and table of typical settings.

General Sequencing Rules

Changing Sequence Parameters

Sequence Parameter Names

Removing a Machine from Sequence for Maintenance

Calibration of P2 Pressure Transducers

Importance of calibrating pressure transducers for system stability.

Supervisor P2 Pressure Transducer Calibration

Step-by-step guide to calibrate P2 pressure on Supervisor Controller.

Supervisor II Deluxe P2 Pressure Transducer Calibration

Step-by-step guide to calibrate P2 pressure on Supervisor II Deluxe Controller.

WS Controller P2 Pressure Transducer Calibration

How to calibrate P2 pressure on WS Controller using PC software.

Sequencing Timers for Efficient Operation

Recovery Time and Delayed Start Timer

Explains the function of Recovery and Delayed Start timers for system efficiency.

Timer Operation Examples