I'm using a Metacentre Airbus485 Compressor Connector to connect my air compressor to the Metacentre system controller. How do I approach this?
- Obtain compressor wiring diagrams!
- Overview the generic connection diagrams contained in the Technical manual or purchase a custom connection diagram for your air compressor type.
- Understand the use of the Metacentre Compressor Connector: C01 terminal connections when connecting to air compressors equipped with remote load / unload digital inputs.
- Understand the use of the Metacentre Compressor Connector: C02 terminal connections when connecting to air compressors equipped with 'pressure switch' regulation.
- If no physical means of connectivity is apparent, contact your Metacentre equipment provider. If contacting your Metacentre equipment provider, be sure to have the air compressor wiring diagram!
- Understand the use of the Metacentre Compressor Connector: C04 'ALARM', 'READY' & 'RUN' signal types and proceed to establish a connection method between the Metacentre Compressor Connector and the air compressor.
- The use of 'READY' and 'RUN' signals is essential. The use of the 'ALARM' signal is optional but remember to configure its use using DIP Switch 6.
- Use the Metacentre Compressor Connector diagnostic LED's to verify signal integrity.
- For example: When the compressor is started, ensure LED4 ‘Ready’ of the i-PCB is illuminated. If LED4 is not illuminated, reconsider the connection between i-PCB pin C04 and the ‘Ready’ voltage source, or signal deprived from the compressor.
- Make sure the compressor network address is set correctly. It has to be unique and matching the configuration of the 'main controlling unit'. Set via switches 1-5.
- Review the Metacentre Technical Manual.
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