MANY0703A.gb - Technical Manual Metacentre CX Box

MANY0703A.
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Metacentre CX Box
Index
1.0 Safety Precautions

1.1 Installation Refere to Section Indicated
1.2 Operational
1.3 Maintenance and Repair
Note
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Management System Connectivity
2.2 Interface Mode: Regulation Types Important or Caution, Safety
3.0 Installation
3.1 Unit Location
3.2 Power Supply
3.3 Delivery Pressure Sensor
3.4 Internal Pressure Sensor (Option)
3.5 System Pressure Sensor (Option)
3.6 Auxiliary Fault Input (Options)
3.7 Inhibit Function (Option)
3.8 Speed Monitoring Input (Option)
3.9 R2 – 24Vac Output (Option)
3.10 AR1/2 Auxiliary Output (Options)
3.11 Temperature Sensor (Options)
3.12 CX Extension Unit, A01 to A04
3.13 RS485 Network Connection
3.14 Compressor Interface PCB
4.0 Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning Procedure
4.2 Physical Checks
4.3 Management System
4.4 Delivery Pressure Sensor
4.5 Pressure Set Points
4.6 Regulation Mode
4.7 Optional Features and Functions
5.0 Menu Navigation

5.1 Menu Items
5.2 Diagnostics
6.0 Operation
6.1 User Interface
6.2 User Menu Items
6.3 Status
6.4 Active Functions
6.5 Compressor Identification
6.6 Operation
6.7 Power Failure Auto-Restart
6.8 Failure Modes
6.9 Compressor Shutdown (Trip)
6.10 Compressor Alarm (Warning)
6.11 Sensor Fault Levels
6.12 Sensor Fault
6.13 Fault Input (Options)
6.14 Fault Codes
7.0 Parts List
8.0 Technical Data
9.0 Connection Diagrams
10.0 Wiring Diagrams
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1. Safety Precautions The product must only be operated at the supply

voltage and frequency for which it is designed.
ALWAYS EMPLOY SAFE WORKING When mains power is switched on, lethal voltages
PRACTISE AND PROCEDURES are present in the electrical circuits and extreme
caution must be exercised whenever it is necessary
to carry out any work on the unit.
WARNING: Risk of Danger Do not open access panels or touch electrical
components while voltage is applied unless it is
necessary for measurements, tests or adjustments.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock This work must only be carried out by a qualified
electrician or technician equipped with the correct
tools and appropriate protection against electrical
WARNING: Risk of High Pressure hazards.
All air compressors and/or other machine equipment
connected too, and controlled by, the product should
WARNING: Consult Manual have a warning sign attached stating ‘THIS UNIT
MAY START WITHOUT WARNING' next to the
When installing, commissioning, operating or display panel.
carrying out service or maintenance on a product,
If an air compressor and/or other machine
personnel must use safe working practise and
equipment connected too, and controlled by, the
observe all relevant local health and safety
product is to be started remotely, attach warning
requirements and regulations. Attention of users in
signs to the machine stating ‘THIS UNIT CAN BE
the UK is drawn to the Health and Safety at Work
STARTED REMOTELY’ in a prominent location,
Act, 1974, and to the Regulations and
one on the outside of the machine, the other inside
Recommendations of the Institution of Electrical
the machine control compartment.
Engineers (IEE).
Lethal voltages are used within the product. Use 1.3 Service Maintenance and Repair
extreme caution when carrying out electrical checks.
Isolate the power supply before starting any Service, maintenance, repairs or modifications must
maintenance work. only be carried out by competent personnel under
qualified supervision.
It is not possible to anticipate every circumstance
that might represent a potential hazard. If the user If replacement parts are required use only genuine
employs an operating procedure, an item of parts from the original equipment manufacturer, or
equipment or a method of working which is not an alternative approved source.
specifically recommended the user must ensure the Carry out the following operations before opening or
product will not be damaged or made unsafe and removing any access panels or carrying out any
that there is no risk to persons or property. Failure to work on the product :-
observe safety precautions or implement safe
• Isolate from the main electrical power supply.
working practises may be considered dangerous
Lock the isolator in the 'OFF' position and
practice or misuse of the product.
remove the fuses.
1.2 Installation • Attach a label to the isolator switch and to the
product stating ‘WORK IN PROGRESS - DO
Installation work must only be carried out by a NOT APPLY VOLTAGE'. Do not switch on
competent person under qualified supervision. electrical power or attempt to start the unit if
A fused isolation switch must be fitted between the such a warning label is attached.
main power supply and the product. Ensure that all instructions concerning operation
The product should be mounted in such a location and maintenance are strictly followed and that the
as to allow operational and maintenance access complete product, with all accessories and safety
without obstruction or hazard and to allow clear devices, is kept in good working order.
visibility of indicators at all times. The accuracy of sensor devices must be checked
If raised platforms are required to provide access to on a regular basis. They must be renewed when
the product they must not interfere with normal acceptable tolerances are exceeded. Always ensure
operation or obstruct access. Platforms and stairs any pressure within a compressed air system is
should be of grid or plate construction with safety safely vented to atmosphere before attempting to
rails on all open sides. remove or install a sensor device.
The product must only be cleaned with a damp
1.3 Operation cloth, using mild detergents if necessary. Avoid the
The product must only be operated by competent use of any substances containing corrosive acids or
personnel under qualified supervision. alkalis.
Never remove or tamper with safety devices, guards Do not paint the control facial or obscure any
or insulation materials fitted to the unit. indications, controls, instructions or warnings.
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2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Management System Connectivity
The CX Box is intended as an advanced

compressor interface unit with inherent CX Box
functionality for monitoring and regulation of a
compressor that is equipped with a compatible
variable output regulation system.
PD PS
The CX Box connects to a Management
System using an industrial two wire RS485
data network (Multi485).
DP
2.2 Interface Mode: Regulation Types
The CX Box provides optional ‘local pressure
The CX Box provides advanced monitoring
sensor’ connections. The compressor delivery
and control functionality for the following
pressure (PD), local system pressure (PS) and
compressor types:
air treatment differential pressure (DP) can be
monitored and displayed. The detected local
Load/Unload (L mode)
pressure (delivery or system) is available on
For a compressor equipped with single
the system network and can be utilised by a
pressure switch, or remote load/unload digital
management system unit for advanced
input, regulation.
pressure related functions. A local air
treatment differential pressure alarm can also
be implemented. 3-Step (3S mode)
For a 3-step reciprocating type compressor
fitted with two pressure switches.
5-Step (5S mode)

For a 5-step reciprocating type compressor
PD fitted with four pressure switches.
PI
Poppet Valve (V mode)
The CX provides ‘Internal’ reclaimer vessel, or Rotary Screw; where each valve can be
sump, pressure detection. The differential energised from a volt-free relay contact.
pressure between the internal pressure (PI) The CX Box can accommodate 2 valve, 3
and delivery pressure (PD) can be monitored valve and 4 valve regulation systems.
and displayed. An internal air/oil filtration
differential pressure alarm, and excessive Modulation Valve (AR mode)
internal pressure alarm, can be implemented. Rotary Screw or Vane; where the modulation
valve can be controlled with the use of a 4-
The CX Box is equipped with several digital 20mA proportional pressure regulation valve.
(remote volt-free contact) and analogue
temperature/pressure inputs. Each can be set Spiral Valve (AR mode)
to monitor and display status or value with the Rotary Screw; where a pressure activated
option to respond with an Alarm(Warning) or spiral valve can be controlled with the use of a
Trip(Shutdown) condition. With the addition of 4-20mA proportional pressure regulation
the optional CX Expansion Box, additional valve.
digital and analogue inputs can be made
available. Variable Speed Inverter Drive (AR mode)
Inverter Drive; where the inverter drive can be
The CX Box is equipped with a ‘compressor regulated from a 4-20mA signal.
control mode’. This mode enables total control
and monitoring (including Star/Delta motor,
Fan and Load solenoid control) of a
compressor unit that is not equipped with it’s
own control system.
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3. Installation The pressure sensor must be connected to

terminal X07 of the CX using an earth
It is recommended that installation and screened, two-core (0.5mm2 CSA minimum),
commissioning be carried out by an authorised cable no greater than (10m) 33ft in length.
and trained product supplier.
X07
3.1 Unit Location
100m
(330ft)
The CX is wall mounting using conventional max
-
-
screw fixings. The CX can be located remote Pd
26
+
25
from the compressor but within 10 m (33ft) +
cable length from the compressor and within Pd

100 m (330ft) cable length from the system
pressure sensor.
Wire polarity is important
3.2 Power Supply
3.4 Internal Pressure Sensor (option)
A fused switching isolator must be installed to
the main incoming power supply, external to The compressor internal pressure sensor (PI)
the CX. The isolator must be fitted with a fuse must be located internal to the compressor in
of the correct rating to provide adequate a position that will detect internal, or sump,
protection to the power supply cable used (in pressure prior to air/oil filter separation and
accordance with local electrical and safety minimum pressure valve.
regulations).
XPM-TAC24
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
X04
L N E E VOLTAGE SELECT
PD
X01 230Vac PI
1 2 3 4
L N E X04
The internal pressure sensor is optional.
VOLTAGE SELECT
115Vac The pressure sensor must be connected to

Check the input voltage select links on the CX screened, two-core (0.5mm2 CSA minimum),
power supply PCB (XPM-TAC24). cable no greater than (10m) 33ft in length.
Adjust if necessary before applying power.
X07
- -
3.3 Delivery Pressure Sensor 30
PI 29
+ +
The compressor delivery pressure sensor (Pd) 10m
PI
(33ft)
must be located in a position suitable to be max
able to continuously detect the delivery

pressure of the compressor package; prior to
any external air treatment, non-return valve or
isolation valve.
Pd
Internal Pressure Sensor
NRV
The delivery pressure sensor is a

mandatory CX Box requirement.
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3.5 System Pressure Sensor (option) 3.8 Speed Monitoring Input (Option)
The system pressure sensor (PS) must be Only applicable in ‘L’ load/unload mode;
located in a position that is downstream of any ignored in all other control modes.
air treatment associated with the compressor
and is common to the air system network. The CX Box is equipped with a ‘speed
detection’ input designed to function with a
Pd PS ‘VSD Speed Monitoring Kit’ (available
separately). This optional feature is intended
for use when the CX Box is utilised for
frequency inverter drive variable speed
control. The feature will provide a percentage
DP speed/output display and all required
functionality to enable total synergy with the
The system pressure sensor is optional. energy control, VSD compressor aware,
functions of a management system equipped
The pressure sensor must be connected to with this capability.
screened, two-core (0.5mm2 CSA minimum), X04
cable no greater than (10m) 33ft in length. 16

15
14
+
10m rpm
X07
(33ft) 13
max
- -
28
+
PS 27 3.9 R2 - 24Vac Output (option)
+
PS
Output R2 is 24Vac and must be connected to
the coil of a 24Vac relay to provide a remote
volt-free output function contact.
S02-RT = ‘L’ (load/unload regulation Mode)
R2 = Fan Function
System Pressure Sensor
3.6 Auxiliary Fault Inputs (option) Menu Items; ‘Fan’ Function, AR1/2
X05 S02-RT = ‘AR’ (load/unload regulation Mode)

22 R2 = Active Function
F1 Aux Fault #1
21
20
F2 Aux Fault #2 Menu Items; ‘Active’ Function, AR1/2
19
18
17
F3 Aux Fault #3 S02-RT = ‘3S’, ‘5S’ or ‘V’ regulation modes:
R2 is used for regulation control dependant of
regulation mode type.
Fault Inputs
3.10 AR1/2 Auxiliary Outputs (option)
3.7 Inhibit Function (option) X09
31 32 33 34
X04 R6 AR1
16
IH Inhibit R5
15 AR2
14 X08
13
Volt-free relay contact outputs
CE: 240V, UL 115V @ 4A maximum).
Inhibit Function
Menu Items, AR1/2 Functions
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3.11 Temperature Sensor (options)

Temperature Sensor Functions
Connections for temperature sensor T1 to T4
options are located on the XPM-Ai4 module The XPM-Ai4 module is equipped with ACM
that is mounted inside the CX Box unit. (Analogue Conditioning Modules: hardware
PCB) designed for ‘KTY 6’ type temperature
Connect the temperature sensor(s) wires sensors. For other types of temperature
directly to XPM-Ai4 module terminal X03. sensor the ACM module must be changed to
suit the sensor type.
3.11.1 ACM (Analogue Conditioning Module)

XPM
Ai4 #1
10m (33ft) max The electrical input
characteristics of the four
0VDC adjustable temperature
1
T1 Ai1
2
0VDC
inputs (T01 to T04) can be
3
T2 Ai2 individually altered to

4
0VDC different types of

5
T3 Ai3
6
0VDC
temperature sensor using
7
T4 Ai4 ACM devices.

8
X03
ACM devices are hardware modules that
plug in to the analogue input circuit and
condition the incoming signal.
For a particular temperature sensor type the

correct ACM device must be selected and
fitted.
XPM-Ai4
T04 T03 T02 T01
XPM-Ai4 Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1
X03
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
X01 X02 X03
XPM-Ai4 ACM 4 3 2 1
Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1
XPM-Ai4
X04 X04
Ai1 Ai2
4 3 1 4 3 2 1
4 3 2 4 3 1
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3.11.2 To change an ACM device: To install an ACM device:
Remove the power from the unit.
ACM devices for temperature sensor inputs

T1 to T4 are located within the unit’s XPM-
Ai4 module.
To gain access to the ACM devices remove Before inserting an ACM device check the
the cover of the XPM-Ai4 module. The ACM pins of the ACM and the XPM-Ai4 socket.
devices can be removed and inserted by
hand without the use of a tool. 1 2 3
To remove an ACM device:
1 2
ACM devices are designed to mount in the

XPM-Ai4 socket at an angle. This is intended
to retain the device securely in the socket in
the instance of mechanical vibration.
Never use a metallic tool (screwdriver tip
Antistatic Precaution
for example) to remove an ACM device.
ACM devices contain electronic components;

take all necessary antistatic precautions
including:
1) Before handling an ACM device

touch an exposed earthed surface to
discharge any body static.
2) Always store in an anti-static
container or package; never place
on a non anti-static surface.
3) Handle the device by the edges;
never touch the electronic
components on the device.
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3.11.3 ACM Identification When an ACM device is fitted the ‘AM:

ACM Type’ menu setting for the temperature
# ACM devices are classified by a number sensor input must be adjusted to match the
and can be readily identified by colour: ACM type number.
ACM types 5 to 8 can be fitted to a

temperature sensor input socket. ACM Menus: T01 to T04
devices can be fitted in the XPM-Ai4 module
in any required combination. Temperature Sensor
Do not use ACM types 1 to 5 for

temperature sensor inputs.
Example: for temperature input 1 (Ai1):
ACM
4 3 2 1
#
Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1
T01 X03 ACM #

2 1
5: KTY KTY
5
2 1
5: RTD RTD COPPER

2 1
6: PT1 PT100 6
RED (Blue)
2 1
7: PTk PT1000 7
GREEN (Blue)
2 1
8: NTC NTC 10k 8

BLUE (Blue)
ACM
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
#
XPM-Ai4
Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1
T04 T03 T02 T01
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3.12 CX Extension Unit A01 to A04 The location of ACM devices within the
XPMAi4#2 module is identical to the main CX
The CX Extension unit is equipped with an Box XPM-Ai4 module (see: 4.11).
XPM-Ai4#2 module with four ‘mA’ type inputs.
As standard the XPM-Ai4#2 module is fitted Only ACM type 3 (20mA active) or type 4
with type 3 ACM’s. In some instances it may (20mA passive) can be fitted to a CX
be necessary to fit a type 4 ‘mA’ ACM module Extension XPM-Ai4#2 module. (see 4.11 for
where the sensor device is ‘earth’ referenced ACM removal and insertion).
and the ‘mA’ signal is detected on the +24VDC
power supply wire.
A01 X03 ACM #

31 32
0-20mA
3: 0mA +24VDC
3
31 32
4-20mA
3: 4mA GREEN
+24VDC
31 32
0-20mA
4: 0mA
4
4-20mA
31 32
4: 4mA BLUE
ACM
4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1
#
Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1

XPM-Ai4 #2 A04 A03 A02 A01
3 4
- +V +
31 32
31 32
+V -
+
+V
+
31 32
A GND
0V
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3.13 RS485 Network Connection

RS485 data communications and other
The CX Box is intended to operate as part of a low voltage signals can be subject to electrical
management system. interference. This potential can result in
intermittent malfunction or anomaly that is
difficult to diagnose. To avoid this possibility
always use earth shielded cables, securely
CX Box
bonded to a known good earth at one end. In
addition, give careful consideration to cable
routing during installation.
1) Never route an RS485 data

communications or low voltage signal cable
Connection to the management unit network is alongside a high voltage 3-phase power
two-wire, twisted pair, earth shielded RS485 supply cable. If it is necessary to cross the
data cable. Connect the RS485 data cable path of a power supply cable(s), always cross
wires to terminal X07 located on the rear of the at a right angle.
CX Box ‘S1’ main controller.
2) If it is necessary to follow the route of power
X07 supply cables for a short distance (for
L2
L2 example: from a compressor unit to a wall
L1 along a suspended cable tray) attach the
L1 RS485 or signal cable on the outside of an
earthed cable tray such that the cable tray
forms an earthed electrical interference shield.
Polarity is important.
3) Where possible, never route an RS485 or
The maximum ‘total’ network cable length is signal cable near to equipment or devices that
1250m (4000 ft). may be a source of electrical interference (for
example: 3-phase power supply transformer,
high voltage switchgear unit, frequency
inverter drive module, radio
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3.14 Compressor Interface PCB The ‘i-PCB’ uses a 12V to 250V input voltage
detection system and universal relay contact
The ‘i-PCB’ is designed to interface a control outputs (240V ‘CE’ / 115V ‘UL’ @ 5A
compressor with the CX using a 6-core, earth maximum). Integrated directly into the circuits
shielded, cable no greater than 100m (330ft) of an air compressor, the ‘i-PCB’ avoids the
in length. need for additional relays or remote inputs.
The ‘i-PCB’ also acts as an electrical barrier
Each compressor in the system must be between the compressor and the CX providing
assigned a unique identification number from protection and voltage isolation.
1 up to the number of compressors in the
system. The identification number should be 4.14.1 Input Functions
clearly indicated on each compressor for
operational reference. The ‘i-PCB’ is fitted with a six-pin terminal C04
for compressor monitoring. The ‘i-PCB’ uses
For each compressor connected to the CX two inputs (Ready and Run) to determine
utilising an ‘i-PCB,’ the signal wires must be compressor status. An Alarm input can be
connected to the CX terminals dedicated for used if compressor alarm indication is
the assigned compressor reference number. available and required. The Alarm input is
optional and is not necessary for system
operation.
Ready Input:
C01 C02 C04
The ‘Ready’ connection is intended to indicate
that the compressor is in a ‘started’ state, has
i-PCB #1 no operational inhibiting fault condition and is
C03 ready to respond to CX regulation without
1 2 3 4 5 6 C05 manual intervention.
READY LAMP 0V
LED 1 LED 2
+V
X01
1 2 3 4 5 6
ALARM RUN READY

C04
The ‘i-PCB’ is a DIN rail mountable module
designed to be installed within the compressor
control or switchgear area. The READY input will accept 12V to 250V ac
(50/60Hz) or dc.
Each air compressor must be equipped with a
load/unload regulation system and, if not Do not connect a voltage greater than
regulated with a single electro-mechanical 250Vac/dc to this input.
pressure switch, have a facility for a remote
load/unload control with the ability to accept a This input must be connected to the terminals
volt-free switching contact input for remote of a ‘ready’ or ‘operational’ lamp, or other
load/unload. circuit of the compressor control system, that
will be energised when the compressor is in a
Consult the air compressor manual or your started (standby or running) condition.
air compressor supplier/specialist for details
before installing the CX. The voltage to this input must de-energise
when the compressor is stopped and
unavailable to produce air upon a load signal,
or the Emergency Stop button is pressed, or
when the compressor experiences a fault that
prevents the compressor from running.
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When the compressor ready lamp, or other Run Input:

control circuit, is energised the ‘i-PCB’ will
MAIN (LINE) CONTACTOR
detect the voltage and signal the CX that the
compressor is ready and available to load and 0V
produce air when a load request signal is +V

given.
The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must

always be connected to the neutral, common
or 0V line of the applied input voltage.
Ready Input, Alternative Connection Method:

ALARM RUN READY
In instances where a convenient voltage signal C04
for a compressor ready condition is not
available the ‘Ready’ input can be connected The RUN input will accept 12V to 250V ac
directly to a constant compressor control (50/60Hz) only (DC cannot be used).
system power supply voltage (12V to 250Vac
or dc). This will signal the CX that the
Do not connect a voltage greater than
compressor is ready and available at all times
250V to this input.
when power is applied to the compressor. The
CX has a built-in function to determine when a
12V to 250Vac must be applied to the ‘Run’
compressor is not responding, or is in a
terminals when the compressor motor is
shutdown condition, regardless of a constant
running.
ready signal. If the CX requests a compressor
to run/load, but fails to detect a RUN signal
This input can be connected to the control
within 60 seconds, the CX will regard the
terminals A1 and A2 (coil) of the main starter
compressor as ‘not ready’ and indicate the
contactor of the compressor. When the
compressor as not available. If a RUN signal
compressor control system energises the main
is detected at any time, the CX will
contactor, the ‘i-PCB’ will detect the voltage
automatically reset the compressor ‘not ready’
across the contactor coil terminals and signal
condition and re-establish control.
the CX that the compressor is running.
+Vac Alternatively, if the main contactor coil voltage

F1 is greater than 250Vac, a contactor auxiliary
switch can be used to apply a suitable voltage
to the ‘Run’ input terminals.
MAIN (LINE) CONTACTOR
0Vac
+V
0V
+V
0V
READY AUXILIARY SWITCH
Never connect the READY input positive

connection directly to the output of a control
system transformer, always connect after a
fuse or circuit breaker.
ALARM RUN READY
C04
If a normally closed contact of an Emergency
Stop button is included in the compressor
In instances where a motor starter contactor is
power supply circuit, connect after the
not available or accessible, any part of a
Emergency Stop button contacts. This will
compressor control circuit that is energised
instantly indicate a compressor ‘not ready’
when the compressor is running can be
condition if the Emergency Stop button is
monitored. For example: fan contactor or
activated.
voltage signal to a remote starter.
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The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must 4.14.2 Output Functions

or 0V line of the applied input voltage. The CX will control the ‘i-PCB’ load/unload
relay outputs in accordance with the active
Alarm Input (optional): system load and unload pressure set points.
The ‘i-PCB’ load/unload relay contacts can be
The ‘i-PCB’ is equipped with an alarm (or used for compressor controllers that have
warning) input that can be used to detect ‘pressure switch’ load/unload regulation.
alarm or warning conditions.
‘i-PCB’ Internal Output Circuits
A fault, that stops the compressor, and/or
C
prevents the compressor from running, is OUT
1
NO Load
determined from the ‘Run’ and ‘Ready’ inputs;
Alarm detection is optional and is not a C
requirement. Seq
IN
Alarm Lamp OUT NO
0V C
+V
IN
3
C
OUT
2 IN
NC
NC
SEQ LOAD Contacts :-

Relay Relay 250Vac/dc @ 5A
1&2 3 maximum
C03
Alarm Run Ready

C04 SEQ LOAD GND DI1 DI2 +20V
CONT UNL
The Alarm input will accept 12V to 250V ac 24Vac

(50/60Hz) or dc.
The C01 and C02 terminal functions of the ‘i-
Do not connect a voltage greater than PCB’ are intended to control load and unload
250Vac/dc to this input. regulation of the compressor.
This input can be connected to the terminals of Pressure Switch Regulation:

an alarm lamp or other accessible part of the
control circuit that is energised when the For air compressors fitted with an electro-
compressor is in an alarm condition. mechanical pressure switch a six-pin terminal
C02 has been provided to enable connection
If an alarm condition is experienced the to a pressure switch that has a two wire or
compressor alarm lamp, or alarm circuit, will three-wire connection.
energise. The ‘i-PCB’ will detect the voltage
and signal the CX that an alarm has occurred. When connected the pressure switch can be
If the compressor has no accessible alarm switched in and out of circuit automatically. If
circuit, or this function is not required, the ‘i- the CX is stopped or experiences a failure or
PCB’ alarm terminals can be ignored. loss of power, pressure control will
automatically revert back to the pressure
switch and the compressor will continue to
The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must
operate in ‘Local’ mode.
or 0V line of the applied input voltage.
The local pressure settings of all
compressors in the system should be set in a
cascaded manner such that the system will
operate normally in the event of CX
inoperability.
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The NC (normally closed) and NO Remote Load/Unload Regulation:

(normally open) terminal references of the ‘i-
PCB’ are related to internal connection For air compressors controllers fitted with
functions and should not be referenced to the ‘Remote/Local Pressure Regulation’ digital
connections of a compressor pressure switch; inputs, a 4-pin connector C01 has been
which will generally be in reverse order. provided.
This terminal provides volt free contact closure

Lethal voltages may be present on the for load control and also provides volt free
terminals of the air compressor pressure contact closure for remote pressure control
switch. Isolate the air compressor power enable.
supply before starting any work.
A remote load enable input provides the facility
Two Wire Pressure Switch Connections: to change the compressor load regulation from
internal control to a remote switching source.
0V
+V
Note: Compressors that use electronic
pressure detection but are not equipped with a
LOAD remote pressure control enable feature will not
SOLENOID
automatically revert to local control if the CX is
stopped or experiences a fault or loss of
power.
Load and Sequence Connection:
COMPRESSOR CONTROLLER
INPUTS
C
NC
NO
C
NC
NO
OUT IN
C02
Remote Load Local/Remote
or
Remote Load Enable
Inputs Common
Three Wire Pressure Switch Connections:
LOAD
SOLENOID
0V
+V
C01
RUN-ON
TIMER
SEQ
LOAD
C
Compressors that use electronic pressure

detection but are not equipped with a remote
pressure control enable feature will not
automatically revert to local control if the CX is
NO
NC
C
NC
NO
OUT IN
C02 stopped or experiences a fault or loss of
power.
Compressor controller inputs common

voltage may be 0V or +V.
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The local/remote pressure regulation input Service Maintenance Switch:

and/or remote load input logic of some
electronic pressure sensor type controllers are The ‘i-PCB’ is equipped with a volt-free input
reversed, in this instance the ‘pressure switch’ (terminal C05) that can be used to remove the
outputs (terminal C02) can be used to compressor from management system control,
establish alternative logic control connections. without generating a fault condition, during
short-term maintenance or servicing periods.
For Example:
If the compressor controller ‘Local/Remote 1
Pressure Control’ input is a normally open C05 2
type; remote when closed, but the ‘Remote
Load’ input is a normally closed type; load
when open, the ‘i-PCB’ pressure switch
terminal contacts can be used to achieve the
correct switching logic.
When the ‘Service Maintenance Switch’ input
C02 terminal pins are connected together, using a
NO Local/Remote volt-free switching contact, the CX will indicate
OUT C common
that the compressor is not available but will not
NC
generate an Alarm, Trip or Shutdown
Remote Load condition. The management system unit will
NO
common remove the compressor from the sequence
IN C
strategy and substitute with an alternative
NC
available compressor if necessary. When the
‘Service Maintenance Switch’ inputs are open
circuit again the compressor will automatically
be accepted back in to the sequence strategy
Examine the ‘i-PCB’ internal output circuit
and will be utilised as and when next required.
diagram to establish any desired switching
logic that may differ from normal practise.
The use of a ‘key switch’ is recommended for
this purpose in order to prevent the switch
Do not attempt to utilise ‘Digital Pressure contacts being inadvertently left in the closed
Regulation Control’ (terminal C01) and the circuit condition after service maintenance is
‘Pressure Switch Control’ (terminal C02) complete.
output connections at the same time for
different products. These two output functions DO NOT connect any external voltage
are internally connected and a short circuit source to the pins of terminal C05.
condition and/or malfunction may result.
The ‘i-PCB’ connection examples shown in

this manual are intended to provide a guide
for the majority of compressor control
systems in use. Some compressors have
variations in operation and/or function;
consult your compressor
supplier/specialist for advice.
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4. COMMISSIONING Each compressor connected to a Metacentre

management system must be assigned a
4.1 Commissioning Procedure unique compressor identification number (1 to
12). This number will be the ‘network address’
Commissioning Procedure number for the compressor.
It is recommended that an authorised and The number should be clearly marked on the
trained product supplier carry out compressor for identification purposes.
commissioning.
4.2 Physical Checks

CX Box
Before applying power to the CX Box ensure
that the power supply connections are correct
and secure and that the operating voltage
1 2 3
selector is set correctly for the power supply
voltage in use; 115Vac or 230Vac (+-10%),
50/60Hz; see ‘Installation’. Example:
Compressor 3 = RS485 network address 03
XPM-TAC24
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
S02 – AD ID and Network Address
X04
Menus and Menu Items
L N E E VOLTAGE SELECT
X01 230Vac 4.4 Delivery Pressure Display

1 2 3 4
L N E X04 Check the displayed delivery pressure. If the
pressure is incorrect, or inaccurate, check the
VOLTAGE SELECT
type and range of the sensor and carry out the
115Vac pressure sensor commissioning and
calibration procedure.
General Checks: P01 – Po Sensor Offset Calibration
Check and ensure all connections from remote P01 – Pr Sensor Range Calibration
sensors or devices, and other connections,
are correctly installed and secure. Also set the high delivery pressure Alarm
(Warning) and shutdown Trip levels.
Close the front panel of the CX Box and apply
power. P01 – PA Maximum Delivery P. Alarm
P01 – PT Maximum Delivery P. Trip
Installation
Switch on the power supply to the CX Box.
The control program identification will be 4.5 Pressure Set Points
displayed for a short period followed by the
normal operational User display. Set the local operating pressure set points to
suit system requirements when the CX Box is
4.3 Management System functioning in local mode.
For each compressor connected to the S01-PH High Pressure Set Point
Metacentre management unit using a CX Box, S01-PL Low Pressure Set Point
ensure the connection type for the compressor
is defined as “I-485” for load/unload, or “V- For variable speed or variable regulation type
485” for regulating type, (RS485 network compressors the ‘PL’ lower pressure set point
communication) in the Metacentre will be the ‘Target’ pressure.
management system configuration.
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4.6 Regulation Mode

Set the regulation mode for the CX Box to suit
the compressor regulation type.
S02 – RT Regulation Type
Dependant on the regulation mode, set the
regulation parameters in the appropriate
control regulation menu:
C01-RC Regulation Control

C01-AC Analogue Output
Control
C01-VC Valve Control
4.7 Optional Features and Functions
Installation requirements may involve the

implementation of additional or optional
functions and features; implement as required.
As default additional and optional functions are

deactivated or inhibited.
Features and Functions; Menu Items
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5.0 Menu Navigation Access Code:
Display Item Structure: Access to adjustable menu page items is

restricted by access code. To access menu
All operational system status and values are mode pages press MENU (or UP and DOWN
accessible from the normal User display. To together); an access code entry display is
view status or values, that are not normally shown and the first code character will flash.
visible on the default screen, press UP or
DOWN. All standard User display items are
view only and cannot be adjusted. The
standard User display items are regarded as
‘Menu Page 00’ items.
0000
All adjustable value, parameter or option item
displays are grouped into ‘menu mode’ lists. Use UP(plus) or DOWN(minus) to adjust the
Items are assigned to a list according to type value of the first code character then press
and classification. Item lists are identified by ENTER. The next code character will flash;
page number (or menu number); All adjustable use UP or DOWN to adjust then press
parameters and options are assigned to menu ENTER. Repeat for all four code characters.
mode pages ‘P01’ or higher.
If the code number is less than 1000 then the
Normal Operational Display (Menu Page P00): first code character will be 0(zero). To return
to a previous code character press ESCAPE.
At controller initialisation, all LED indicators When all four code characters have been set
are switched on for several seconds before to an authorized code number press ENTER.
initialisation is complete and the normal An invalid code will return the display to
operating display (Page P00) is shown. In normal operational mode; page ‘P00’.
normal operational display mode the main
display will continuously show the detected
system pressure and the Item display will
show the first item of the ‘Page 00’ menu. User Access Code Accepted
menu ‘Items’ can be selected using the Up or
Down buttons at any time. Pressing the Enter
button will lock any selected Item display and
inhibit return to the default display. When an Access Code Rejected
Item display is locked the lock key symbol will
be shown. To unlock an Item display press Up Access Code Timeout:
or Down to view an alternative Item display or
press Reset or Escape. No Item values, When in menu mode, if no key activity is
options or parameters can be adjusted in page detected for a period of time the access code
‘P00’. If a fault condition occurs the fault code is cancelled and the display will automatically
becomes the first list item and the display will reset to the normal operational display.
automatically jump to display the fault code.
More than one active fault code item can exist Menu Mode Navigation:
at any one time and can be viewed by
pressing UP or DOWN. The most recent In menu mode the menu ‘page’ number will be
‘active’ fault will be at the top of the list. highlighted at the top of the display.
P00
To select a menu ‘page’ press UP or DOWN.
To enter the highlighted menu ‘page’ press
ENTER; the first item of the menu ‘page’ will
be highlighted. Press UP or DOWN to scroll
though the selected menu ‘page’ items.
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To select an item value or parameter for

modification press ENTER; an adjustment
screen for the item will be displayed.
The value or option can now be modified by

pressing UP(Plus) or DOWN(Minus). To enter
a modified value or option in to memory press
ENTER.
Page 0 Page 1
Page 2
Item 1 Value
Item 2 Value Page 3 Item 1 Value
Item 3 Value Item 2 Value
Page 4
Press ESCAPE at any time in menu mode to

step backwards one stage in the navigation
process. Pressing ESCAPE when the page
number is flashing will exit menu mode and
return the display to normal operational mode.
Page 0 Page 1
Page 2
Item 1 Value
Item 2 Value Page 3
Item 1 Value
Page 4
All menu items have a unique reference

consisting of the menu page ID (a) and the Press and hold RESET for several
menu page item number (b). Each item in a seconds at any time to immediately exit menu
menu also has a unique two alphanumeric mode and return to the normal operational
character code (c). All three references are display. Any value or option adjustment that
visible at the top of every menu item display. has not been confirmed and entered into
memory will be abandoned and the original
setting maintained.
a b c
P01 01.02 AB The CX will retain an ‘access code’ for a
short period after menu exit allowing the menu
Some menu items may consist of several structure to be re-entered without the need to
individual settings. Each setting of the menu re-enter the access code again. To
item is also referenced as a sub-item number. immediately clear access code retention press
For example: P01-01.02 references sub-item and hold RESET for several seconds.
‘02’ of menu item ‘01’ in menu page ‘P01’.
Sub-item settings, where applicable, are
A ‘locked’ symbol displayed with any item
always displayed together on the same ‘Item’
indicates the item is locked and cannot be
adjustment display screen. Most menu items
modified. This will occur if the Item is view only
are single value or single option only in which
(not adjustable) or in instances where the item
case the single item is referenced as sub-item
cannot be adjusted while the CX is in an
number ‘01’ (for example: P01-01.01).
operational state; stop the CX first.
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5.1 Menu Items

Control Regulation
USER Level Menus (0011) C01
RC Regulation Control
User Configuration
AC Analogue Output Control
S01 VC Valve Control
PH High Pressure Set Point

PL Low Pressure Set Point (Target)
Delivery Pressure Sensor
P01
Fault Log
PA Maximum Delivery P. Alarm
E01 PT Maximum Delivery P. Trip
Po Offset Calibration
01 Fault Log #1 (most recent) Pr Range Calibration
to 15 Fault Log #15
System Pressure Sensor

P02
SERVICE Level Menus (0021)
EN Enable
Configuration DA Differential Pressure Alarm
DD Alarm Delay
S02 SP Broadcast System Pressure
RT Compressor Regulation Type Pr Range Calibration
AD Network Address (1 to 12)
P> Pressure display units
T> Temperature display units
IA ‘i-PCB’ Alarm Input 0V/+V Internal Pressure Sensor
FL Fan Temp. Control Low Level P03
FH Fan Temp. Control High Level
FR Fan Minimum Run Time EN Enable
HT Heater Control Temperature PA Maximum Internal P. Alarm
IH Inhibit Timeout PT Maximum Internal P. Trip
DO Drain Open Time DA Differential Pressure Alarm
DI Drain Interval Time DD Alarm Delay
RE Reset Error Log Po Offset Calibration
BL Backlight Adjust Pr Range Calibration
Speed Monitoring
S03
EN Enable
S% Minimum %Speed
FL Frequency at Minimum Speed
FH Frequency at Maximum Speed
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Fault Input Configuration Temperature #3

F01 T03
F1 Fault Input #1 TE Enable

F2 Fault Input #2 HF High Fault Level
F3 Fault Input #3 LF Low Fault Level
FT Fault Type
F4* Fault Input #4 AM ACM Type
F5* Fault Input #5
F6* Fault Input #6
F7* Fault Input #7 Temperature #4
F8* Fault Input #8 T04
F9* Fault Input #9
TE Enable
* only available with CX Expansion Box HF High Fault Level
LF Low Fault Level
FT Fault Type
Auxiliary Output Configuration AM ACM Type
R01
AR1 Auxiliary Output #1 Auxiliary Analogue Input #1

AR2 Auxiliary Output #2
A01
AR3* Auxiliary Output #3
AR4* Auxiliary Output #4 TE Enable
ST Signal Type (0mA or 4mA)
AR5* Auxiliary Output #5
Ut Display Units
AR6* Auxiliary Output #6 Vo Offset; Display Value at (0mA or 4mA)
Vr Range; Display Valve at (20mA)
* only available with CX Expansion Box DF Display Function
FH Fault High Level
FL Fault Low Level
Temperature #1 Fn Fault Function
T01 Dt Fault Delay Time
TE Enable only available with CX Expansion Box

HF High Fault Level
LF Low Fault Level
Auxiliary Analogue Input #2
FT Fault Type
AM ACM Type A02
TE Enable
Temperature #2 Ut Display Units
T02 Vo Offset; Display Value at (0mA or 4mA)
Vr Range; Display Valve at (20mA)
TE Enable DF Display Function
HF High Fault Level FH Fault High Level
LF Low Fault Level FL Fault Low Level
FT Fault Type Fn Fault Function
AM ACM Type Dt Fault Delay Time
only available with CX Expansion Box
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Auxiliary Analogue Input #3 HIGH Level Menus (0032)

A03
Diagnostic
TE Enable
ST Signal Type (0mA or 4mA) D01
Ut Display Units
Vo Offset; Display Value at (0mA or 4mA) D1 Digital Input #1 (Di 1)
Vr Range; Display Valve at (20mA) to
DF Display Function D8 Digital Input #8 (Di 8)
FH Fault High Level R1 Output Relay #1 (R1)
FL Fault Low Level to
Fn Fault Function R6 Output Relay #6 (R6)
Dt Fault Delay Time A1 Analogue Input #1 (Ai1)
A2 Analogue Input #2 (Ai2)
only available with CX Expansion Box A3 Analogue Input #3 (Ai3)
Ao Analogue Output (Ao)
Auxiliary Analogue Input #4

A04
XPM-Ai4 Diagnostic
TE Enable D02
UT Display Units A1 Analogue Input #1 (T01)
Vo Offset; Display Value at (0mA or 4mA) A2 Analogue Input #2 (T02)
Vr Range; Display Valve at (20mA) A3 Analogue Input #3 (T03)
DF Display Function A4 Analogue Input #3 (T04)
FH Fault High Level
FL Fault Low Level
Fn Fault Function
DT Fault Delay Time XPM-Di8R4 Diagnostic
D03
D1 Digital Input #1 (F4)
to
D6 Digital Input #6 (F9)
D7 Digital Input #7
D8 Digital Input #8
R1 Output Relay #1 (AR3)
to
R4 Output Relay #4 (AR6)
XPM-Ai4#2 Diagnostic
D04
A1 Analogue Input #1 (A01)

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AD Comp. Number (Network Address)

S01 The compressor network address number
must be unique; if two compressors are
assigned the same network address number
01 PH 7.0 BAR system management unit control will be
disrupted.
02 PL 6.5 BAR
P> Pressure Display Units
bar, psi, kPa
T> Temperature Display Units

PH High Pressure Set Point o
Compressor ‘Unload’ pressure set point. C, oF
PL Low Pressure Set Point IA ‘i-PCB’ Alarm Input 0V/+V

Compressor ‘Load’ pressure set point.
Also used as the ‘Target’ pressure for The ‘i-PCB’ Alarm input configuration.
analogue output regulation control.
+V=! An Alarm condition is
generated if the ‘i-PCB’ Alarm input
S02 detects a voltage between 12-
250Vac/dc (default).
15 BL 5
0V=! An Alarm condition is
01 RT 3S generated if the ‘i-PCB’ Alarm input
02 AD 1 detects no voltage.
03 P> 0 BAR
Set to default ‘+V=!’ if not used.
RT Compressor Regulation Type FL Fan Low Temperature Level
Fan temperature control option: fan output will

RC: Regulation Control de-activate when temperature T01 falls below
the ‘FL’ level.
L: 0 or 100%, Load/Unload control.
For single pressure switch type FH Fan High Temperature Level
regulation.
Fan temperature control option: fan output will
AR: 0 to 100% analogue output regulation activate when temperature T01 exceeds the
with Load/Unload control. ‘FH’ level.
AC: Analogue Output Control Auxiliary Relay Output Functions
3S: 0/50/100% regulation control. FR Fan Minimum Run Time

For duel pressure switch type
regulation of 3-stepping reciprocating Fan temperature control option: once activated
compressors. the Fan output will not de-activate untill ‘FR’
time has elapsed, regardless of temperature
5S: 0/25/50/75/100% regulation control. levels. This function is intended to limit Fan
For quad pressure switch type motor starts-per-hour.
regulation of 5-stepping reciprocating
compressors. HT Heater Control Temperature
V: Poppet value regulation control. -20oC to 20oC (-4oF to 68oF), default 0oC
The Heater output function is always active

VC: Valve Control (except in the instance of a Shutdown Trip
condition) regardless of status.
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The Heater output function will activate when

the temperature (detected on Temperature
Sensor T01) falls below the set ‘HT’ Auxiliary Relay Output Functions
temperature. The output function will
deactivate when the temperature rises above DI Condensate Drain Interval Time
the set ‘HT’ temperature + 2oC (4oF).
While loaded the Condensate Drain function
will continuously cycle between the set Open
Auxiliary Relay Output Functions and Interval time. The Drain Interval time
determines the period between each Drain
IH Inhibit Timeout Open event each cycle.
0 to 30 seconds; 0(zero) seconds default

Auxiliary Relay Output Functions
To activate the ‘Inhibit’ function increase the
‘Inhibit Timeout’ above 0(zero). To deactivate RE Reset Error Log
the function set the timeout to 0(zero)
seconds.
Error Log
Will inhibit an i-PCB Load signal when the
input is de-activated and the compressor is not To clear the ‘Error Log’ adjust to ‘RST’ and
detected as running. press Enter.
When a load condition is required, and the BL Display Backlight Adjust

Inhibit input is not active, the i-PCB load signal
will be delayed until the input becomes active Adjustable: 1 to 7, default 5
or the ‘Inhibit Timeout’ occurs. During the The display will temporarily increase
inhibit timeout period the CX Box will report brightness by 2 levels when a key is pressed
the compressor as ‘Ready’ but not running or and return to normal setting after a period of
loaded. If a timeout occurs the CX Box will trip no keypad activity. The default display
(shutdown) and the compressor will become backlight level has been set to enable a
‘Not Available’. A manual reset is required to ‘continuous use service life’ in excess of
reset this condition. 90000 hours while providing good readability
in all ambient light conditions. LCD display
If the ‘Inhibit’ input is deactivated at any time ‘service life’ is defined as the time period
during the normal loaded running of the unit before the backlight reduces to 50% of initial
the CX Box will immediately trip (shutdown) brightness.
and the compressor will become ‘Not
Available’. A manual reset is required to reset Typically the display will remain usable for a
this condition. much longer period for time. Adjusting the
backlight to high levels will reduce service life.
This function can be used to prevent a
compressor start/load until an auxiliary device S03
is started and ready (water or oil pump for
example).
04 FH 50.0 Hz
When the auxiliary equipment is ready, or
running, the ‘Inhibit’ input should be activated
01 EN 1
(using a flow switch or pressure switch for 02 S% 40 %
example). Use an auxiliary output, set for the 03 FL 20.0 Hz
‘AT: Active’ function to initiate the auxiliary
equipment.
EN Enable
DO Condensate Drain Open Time
While loaded the Condensate Drain function Only applicable in ‘L’ load/unload control
will continuously cycle between the set Open mode; ignored in all other regulation modes.
and Interval time. The Drain Open time
determines the period the Drain function will
be active each cycle.
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Used for optional ‘Speed Monitoring Kit’ (if

fitted). Intended for monitoring the frequency
C01
output (speed) of an inverter drive variable
speed type compressor.
When enabled the ‘User’ menu %Speed value

01 RC 0 %
will be the detected speed determined by the 02 AC 0 %
‘Speed Monitoring Kit’. 03 VC 0 %
S% Minimum %Speed
Regulation control settings:
Set to match the minimum speed, or output, of
the compressor in comparison with the Regulation
maximum speed, or output. Mode
For example:
L ignore RC, AC and VC
If the minimum speed is 40% of the maximum
speed (sometimes expressed as 60% turn-
AR set RC and AC; ignore VC
down), set the S% value to 40%. This value is
used to calculate and display the %Speed, or
%Output, value. 3S set RC; ignore AC and VC
FL Frequency at Minimum Speed 5S set RC; ignore AC and VC
The inverter drive output frequency at the V set RC and VC; ignore AC
compressor’s minimum operating speed. By
restricting the output air from the compressor RC Regulation Control
the compressor inverter drive can be forced to
minimum speed. Set the value to the lowest C01 01.01 RC
frequency detected.
The detected frequency and %Speed values

are shown for reference.
CP: 0% P: 40
The frequency setting must represent the
lowest inverter drive output frequency that will OP: 0% I: 10
occur in normal operation.
FL Frequency at Maximum Speed

CP and OP are view only.
The inverter drive output frequency at the
compressor’s maximum operating speed. The ‘RC’ set-up menu determines the
By creating a demand for air the compressor response of the internal ‘control percentage’
inverter drive can be forced to maximum (CP) value to changes in detected ‘Delivery’
speed. Set the value to the highest frequency pressure (Pd).
detected.
The ‘control percentage’ value is determined
The detected frequency and %Speed values from a P&I algorithm using the detected
are shown for reference. ‘Delivery’ pressure (Pd) as input. The value
will increase towards 100% as pressure
The frequency setting must represent the deceases below the set ‘PL’ (lower pressure)
maximum (100%) inverter drive output set point and will decrease towards 0% as
frequency that will occur in normal operation. pressure increases above the set ‘PL’ set
point.
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Control 5-Step
Control
100.0
100.0
% %
90.0 90.0
80.0 80.0
70.0 70.0
60.0
60.0
50.0
50.0
40.0
40.0
30.0
30.0
20.0
20.0
10.0
10.0
0.0
25% 50% 75% 100%
0.0 Display %
AC Analogue Output Control

The internal ‘control percentage’ value is used
to control the response of outputs in
accordance with the set regulation type. C01 02.01 AC
The control percentage value is internal only mA
and is not directly displayed or used for output AH: 20.0
control. CP: 0% AL: 4.0
3-Step Regulation Control Mode: Ao: 4.0 AO: 16.0
For 3-Step reciprocating compressor %L: 40% AU: 4.0
regulation the control percentage value is
used to determine the ‘steps’ in pressure
switch outputs. The ‘display output The ‘AC’ (analogue output control) menu
percentage’ (OP) is determined by the ‘steps’ parameters determine the 4-20mA analogue
as a fixed 0%, 50% and 100% value (where output response to changes of the ‘control
0% is offload). percentage value’.
Control
3-Step The analogue output control parameters
100.0 determine the response of the 4-20mA (active)
%
90.0 output to changes of the ‘control percentage
80.0
value’.
70.0 66.6
Control 4-20mA
100.0
60.0
%
90.0
50.0
80.0
40.0
33.3
70.0
30.0
60.0
20.0
50.0
10.0
40.0
0.0
50% 100%
Display % 30.0
20.0
5-Step Regulation Control Mode: 10.0

For 5-Step reciprocating compressor
0.0
regulation the control percentage value is %L Display % 100.0%
used to determine the ‘steps’ in pressure 4.0mA 20.0mA
switch outputs. The ‘display output

percentage’ (OP) is determined by the ‘steps’ The analogue output (4-20mA) is always
as a fixed 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% active and will function regardless of
value (where 0% is offload). regulation mode. If not required, ignore and do
not connect.
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CP control percentage (view only) Ao: Optimum mA

Ao mA output (view only) In remote regulation mode, the mA output will
bias towards the set ‘Optimum’ mA level when
%L Minimum % speed/output the unit is instructed to work in ‘base-load’
mode. When instructed to operate in ‘top-up’
AH Maximum output mA mode the optimum bias does not apply.
AL Minimum output mA Set to “-“ (dash) to inhibit optimum function.
AO Optimum output mA
AU Offload output mA AU: Offload mA
When the unit is offload the mA output will go
%L: Minimum %Speed/Output to the set ‘offload’ mA level.
Set to match the minimum speed, or output, of Set to “-“ (dash) to inhibit offload function.
the compressor in comparison with the
maximum speed, or output. In ‘AR’ mode the Output Percentage ‘User’
menu item will show a % value dependant on
For example: the set ‘AH’ and ‘AL’ limits, and the set ‘%L’
If the minimum speed is 40% of the maximum minimum percentage, in accordance with
speed (sometimes expressed as 60% turn- changes in the control percentage value. The
down), set the %L value to 40%. This value is display output percentage value is scaled
used to calculate and display the %Speed, or linearly between the set ‘AL’ and ‘AH’ limits
%Output, value. from ‘%L’ at ‘AL’ to 100% at ‘AH’. The Output
Percentage value will show 0% when the
Maximum and Minimum mA (AH and AL): compressor is off load.
The mA output will not exceed the set ‘AH’
maximum mA output level regardless of Reversed Output:
control percent value. 4-20mA
Control AL > AH
100.0
AL min
4-20mA %
Control AH > AL 90.0
100.0
AH max 80.0
%
90.0
70.0
80.0
60.0
70.0
50.0
60.0
40.0
50.0
30.0
40.0
20.0
30.0
10.0
20.0 AH max
0.0
%L Display % 100.0%
10.0 4.0mA 20.0mA
AL min
0.0
4.0mA
%L Display % 100.0%
20.0mA If the ‘AH’ value is set below the ‘AL’ value the
4-20mA output is reversed. The mA output will
When the control percentage value relates to decrease towards 4.0mA as pressure
a ’mA’ output that is higher than the set ‘AH’ deceases below the set ‘PL’ (lower pressure)
value the output will remain at the set ‘AH’ set point and will increase towards 20.0mA as
value until the control percentage reduces. pressure increases above the set ‘PL’ set
point. The display output percentage value is
The mA output will not reduce below the set not reversed; the percentage will increase
‘AL’ minimum mA output level regardless of towards 100% as the mA output decreases.
control percent value. When the control
percentage value relates to a ’mA’ output that
is lower than the set ‘AL’ value the output will
remain at the set ‘AL’ value until the control
percentage increases.
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VC Valve Control Control

4 x Valve
100.0
%
C01 03.01 AC 90.0
83.3
80.0
% V1: 90 70.0
66.7
CP: 0 V2: 80 60.0
OP:
50.0
0 V3: 70 50.0
NV: 4 V4: 60 40.0

33.3
30.0
20.0
For ‘Poppet’ valve compressor regulation the 16.7
control percentage value is used to determine 10.0
the ‘steps’ in valve control outputs. The 0.0

‘display percentage’ is determined by the V4 V3 V2 V1 100%
Display %
‘steps’ in accordance with the set ‘step’
percentage values (V1 to V4) and the number
of valves (NV).
CP control percentage (view only)
2 x Valve
OP output percentage (view only)
Control
100.0
% NV number of valves (2, 3 or 4)
90.0
V1 percent output when valve V1 is
80.0 activated
V2 percent output when valves V1 and
70.0
V2 are activated
60.0 V3 percent output when valves V1 to V3
50.0
are activated
V4 percent output when all valves V1 to
40.0
V4 are activated
30.0
The valve control output percentages (V1 to

20.0
V4) determine the output display percentage
10.0 value as ‘poppet valve’ outputs are activated in
0.0
responce to changes of the ‘control
V2 V1 100% percentage value’.
Display %
If the number of valves is less than four, the

3 x Valve
Control unused valve percentage values are ignored.
100.0
%
For example: if number of valves = 2 then V3
90.0 and V4 parameters are ignored.
80.0
Valve control is only applicable when the
70.0 regulation type is set to ‘V’ mode.
60.0
In ‘V’ mode the Output Percentage ‘User’
50.0
menu item will show a % value dependant on
40.0 the set ‘V1’ to ‘V4’ percentage values. The
display output percentage value will show the
30.0
set percentages as the valves are activated in
20.0 accordance to changes of the control
10.0
percentage value. The Output Percentage
value will show 100% when no valves are
0.0
V3 V2 V1 100%
activated and 0% when the compressor is off
Display % load.
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P1 – Delivery Pressure Sensor:

For sensors with ‘minus’ offset values any
P01 detected pressure below 0(zero)bar will be
displayed, and transmitted on the network, as
04 Pr 16.0 BAR 0(zero)bar.
01 PA 7.6 BAR Pr Range Calibration

02 PT 8.0 BAR The value can be adjusted for any sensor
03 Po 0.0 BAR range between 1.0bar (22psi) and 630bar
(9135psi). Default = 16.0bar (232psi).
The ‘Delivery’ pressure sensor (Pd) input is If the sensor does not have a 0(zero) bar
intended for monitoring the ‘delivery’ pressure offset, the range value must be the same as
of the compressor prior to any isolation valve, the ‘maximum’ pressure value of the sensor.
non-return valve or air treatment.
For example: if the sensor is a –1.0bar (minus
Pd 1.0bar) to 15bar type then:
Offset = -1.0bar Range = 15.0bar
NRV The ‘range’ value can be used for calibration:

expose the senor to a known accurate
pressure and adjust the ‘range’ value until the
PA Delivery Pressure Alarm Limit display pressure matches the applied
pressure. The main display value will show the
If the set Alarm (Warning) limit is exceeded the actual detected pressure when this menu item
compressor will be unloaded, regardless of is selected.
remote load command.
P02 – System Pressure Sensor:
The compressor will be inhibited from loading
again until the detected pressure has reduced
below the Alarm limit, and remains below the P02
Alarm limit, for longer than 10 seconds. If, after
re-loading, pressure exceeds the Alarm limit 06 Pr 16.0 bar
again, the cycle is repeated.
01 EN 1
When pressure exceeds the Alarm limit the 02 DA 0.8 bar
‘excess pressure symbol’ will flash. This
indication will remain until manually reset. 03 DD 20 sec
PT Delivery Pressure Trip Limit

The ‘System’ pressure sensor (PS; optional)
If the set Trip (Shutdown) limit is exceeded the input is intended for monitoring system, or
compressor will be unloaded and become ‘dry-side’ pressure downstream of local air
unavailable. Requires manual reset. treatment or other potential airflow restriction
that may cause a pressure differential.
Pd PS
The value can be adjusted between –1.5bar
(minus 1.5bar) and +1.5bar (-22 to +22psi).
Default = 0.0bar (0psi).
The ‘offset’ value can be used for atmospheric

DP
(0bar-g) calibration; expose the senor to
atmosphere and adjust until the display
pressure shows 0(zero)bar. The main display
value will show the actual detected pressure
when this menu item is selected.
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When this option is installed and enabled the

normal operational ‘User’ menu will display the
differential pressure between the ‘Delivery’
detected pressure below 0(zero)bar will be
pressure sensor (Pd) and ‘System’ pressure
sensor (PS).
0(zero)bar.
EN Enable
Pr Range Calibration
= Disable: No sensor connected The value can be adjusted for any sensor
= Enable System Pressure range between 1.0bar (15psi) and 630bar
(9135psi). Default = 16.0bar (232psi).
DA Differential Pressure Alarm
If the sensor does not have a 0(zero) bar
Maximum differential pressure level. An Alarm offset, the range value must be the same as
will be generated if the differential pressure the ‘maximum’ pressure value of the sensor.
remains above the set limit for longer than the
set differential ‘Alarm Delay’ time (DD). For example: if the sensor is a –1.0bar (minus
1.0bar) to 15bar type then:
To deactivate the differential pressure function
set the Alarm level to 0(zero) bar/psi; the Offset = -1.0bar Range = 15.0bar
differential pressure will not be shown in the
‘User’ menu display. The ‘range’ value can be used for calibration:
expose the senor to a known accurate
DD Alarm Delay pressure and adjust the ‘range’ value until the
display pressure matches the applied
Delay before a ‘Differential Pressure’ Alarm is pressure. The main display value will show the
generated if pressure differential remains actual detected pressure when this menu item
above the set limit (DA). is selected.
SP Broadcast System Pressure P03 – Internal Pressure Sensor:
When the ‘System’ pressure sensor option is P03

enabled, and the ‘broadcast system pressure’
(SP) option is set to ‘1’, the CX Box will
transmit the detected ‘System’ (PS) pressure 06 Pr 16.0 bar
on the network instead of the ‘Delivery’ 01 EN 1
pressure (Pd). This feature will enable the
system management unit to use the system 02 PA 7.6 bar
pressure value for advanced pressure control 03 PT 8.0 bar
functions.
= Broadcast ‘Delivery’ pressure (default) The ‘Internal’ pressure sensor (PI; optional)
input is intended for monitoring compressor
= Broadcast ‘System’ pressure
internal, or sump, pressure.
Po Offset Calibration If the ‘Differential Pressure’ function is
deactivated, the input can be used to monitor
The value can be adjusted between –1.5bar Oil pressure, for example, on a reciprocating
(minus 1.5bar) and +1.0bar (-15 to +22psi). compressor.
Default = 0.0bar (0psi).
The ‘offset’ value can be used for atmospheric

atmosphere and adjust until the display
pressure shows 0(zero)bar.
PD
The main display value will show the actual PI
detected pressure when this menu item is
selected.
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When this option is installed and enabled the

normal operational ‘User’ menu will display the
detected pressure below 0(zero)bar will be
differential pressure between the ‘Internal’
pressure sensor (PI) and ‘Delivery’ pressure
0(zero)bar.
sensor (PD).
Pr Range Calibration
EN Enable
The value can be adjusted for any sensor
= Disable: No sensor connected range between 1.0bar (15psi) and 630bar
= Enable Internal Pressure (9135psi). Default = 16.0bar (232psi).
PA Internal Pressure Alarm Limit If the sensor does not have a 0(zero) bar
offset, the range value must be the same as
When pressure exceeds the Alarm limit the the ‘maximum’ pressure value of the sensor.
‘excess pressure symbol’ will flash. This
indication will remain until manually reset. For example: if the sensor is a –1.0bar (minus
1.0bar) to 15bar type then:
PT Internal Pressure Trip Limit
Offset = -1.0bar Range = 15.0bar
If the set Trip (Shutdown) limit is exceeded the
compressor will be unloaded and become The ‘range’ value can be used for calibration:
unavailable (stop). Requires manual reset. expose the senor to a known accurate
pressure and adjust the ‘range’ value until the
DA Differential Pressure Alarm display pressure matches the applied
pressure. The main display value will show the
Maximum differential pressure level. An Alarm actual detected pressure when this menu item
will be generated if the differential pressure is selected.
remains above the set limit for longer than the
set differential ‘Alarm Delay’ time (DD). F01 - Fault Input Configuration:
To deactivate the differential pressure function F01

set the Alarm level to 0(zero) bar/psi; the
differential pressure will not be shown in the
‘User’ menu display. 09 F9 ----
01 F1 AA O
DD Alarm Delay
02 F2 AA O
Delay before a ‘Differential Pressure’ Alarm is 03 F3 TA O
generated if pressure differential remains
above the set limit (DA).
The set-up for each ‘Auxiliary Fault Input’. The
Po Offset Calibration inputs can be utilised for compressor fault
detection or fault detection of auxiliary
The value can be adjusted between –1.5bar equipment associated with the compressor.
(minus 1.5bar) and +1.0bar (-15 to +22psi).
Default = 0.0bar (0psi). F1/9 Fault Input Function
The ‘offset’ value can be used for atmospheric “- - -“ No function, input ignored
atmosphere and adjust until the display Fn Input Function
pressure shows 0(zero)bar.
Alarm (Warning):
The main display value will show the actual
detected pressure when this menu item is AA Always active
selected. AR Active when running
AD Active when running; Delayed
AL Active when loaded
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Trip (Not Available/Shutdown): AR1/2 Relay Output Function
TA Always active Fn Output Function

TR Active when running
TD Active when running; Delayed GF Group Fault (Alarm+Trip)
TL Active when loaded Not including Serv./Maintenance
GA Group Alarm
IT Input Type GT Group Trip
SM Service/Maintenance Active
O Normally Open, AT Active
Closed = Fault FN Fan
C Normally Closed, TF Temp. Controlled Fan
Open = Fault DR Drain
HE Heater
Delayed: becomes active after the ‘Fault RN Running
Delay Time’. Once active the input will LD Loaded (i-PCB #1 Load)
respond immediately. L% Control % > 25% (while loaded)
M% Control % > 50% (while loaded)
H% Control % > 75% (while loaded)
Loaded = i-PCB load signal output active.
Running = i-PCB ‘Run’ input active. OT Output Type
O Normally Open contact,

R01 - Auxiliary Output Configuration: Closed Contact when active
C Normally Closed contact
R01 Open contact when active
Fn:AT (Active):
06 AR6 -- -- Becomes immediately active when a Load
01 AR1 GF 0 request is present (regardless of ‘Inhibit
Timeout’ function). Once activated will remain
02 AR2 GT 0 active while the i-PCB ‘Run’ signal is present.
03 AR3 -- --
Can be used for reciprocating compressor Oil
pump or Water pump control for example.
Volt-Free relay contact outputs AR1 and Fn:FN (Fan):

AR2 rated for 240V ‘CE’ / 115V ‘UL’ @ 4A Becomes immediately active when the
maximum. compressor motor is detected as running.
Emergency Stop Button Option: all outputs Fn:TF (Temp. Controlled Fan)
will deactivate (open contact) regardless of Becomes immediately active when the
function, configuration or status if the compressor motor is detected as running.
emergency stop input is activated (open
circuit). When active the fan output will activate when
temperature ‘T01’ increases above the set fan
high temperature setting (S02-FH) and will de-
activate when temperature falls below the set
fan low temperature setting (S02-FL). Once
activated the fan output will remain activated,
regardless of temperature or temperature
settings, for a minimum period in accordance
with the set fan minimum run time (S02-FR).
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When enabled the detected temperature is

The fan minimum run time function is
displayed as a menu item in the normal
intended to limit the number of fan motor starts
operational display ‘User’ menu.
per hour. For example: if the starts-per-hour
limit for a fan motor is 20; set the minimum fan
run time to 180 seconds. If a sensor fault (out-of-range) occurs the
‘User’ menu display will show “- - -“ (dashes)
Fn:DR (Drain): and the set ‘Fault’ type will be generated. If
The drain output will become active when the ‘No Fault’ is set, no sensor error is generated.
i-PCB ‘Load’ output is active. The drain output
will remain de-activated in all other conditions. HF High Fault Level
Fault generated if temperature
When active, the drain output will continuously exceeds this setting
cycle between the set drain open time (S02-
DO) and the set drain interval time (S02-DI). LF Low Fault Level
The drain output will activate during the drain Fault generated if temperature falls
open time period. Each time the ‘Load’ below this setting
condition becomes active the drain output will
begin to cycle starting with the set drain open FT Fault Type:
time. “-“ No Fault
A Alarm (Warning)
The drain output function is intended for T Trip (Shutdown)
condensate drain solenoid valve automation.
A01/A04 – Analogue Input Configuration:
Fn:HE (Heater):
The heater output function is active at all times
except for a compressor ‘Not Available’ A01
condition.
10 DT 10 sec
The heater output will activate when
temperature ‘T01’ decreases below the set 01 TE 1
heater control temperature (S02-HT) and will 02 ST 4MA
de-activate when temperature rises above the
set heater control temperature +2oC.
03 UT o
C
The heater output function is intended for

temperature control automation of cabinet, TE Enable
enclosure or sump heater devices.
= Disable: No sensor connected
T01/06 – Temperature Input Configuration: = Enable 0mA/4mA to 20mA Detection
T01 When enabled the detected value, in

accordance with the ‘Display’ value settings, is
displayed as a menu item in the normal
05 AM KTY operational display ‘User’ menu.
01 TE 1
o ST Signal Type
02 HF 110.0 C
03 LF 1.0 o
C The minimum ‘mA’ signal value:
0mA or 4mA
If set for ‘0mA’ an (out-of-range) sensor
TE Enable fault cannot be detected for ‘open circuit’ or ‘no
signal’ conditions.
= Disable: No sensor connected
= Enable Temperature Detection If a sensor fault (out-of-range) occurs the
‘User’ menu display will show “- - -“ (dashes)
and the set ‘Fault’ type will be generated. If
‘No Fault’ is set, no sensor error is generated.
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UT Display Units Example:

ACM type 3
The display units item selects the ‘text’ that will ST: 4mA
be shown in the User menu item display Sensor: 4-20mA, 0-16bar
together with the analogue input value.
The display must show 16.0 when the signal is
UT = mBr, BAR, PSI, kPa, mPa, dP, oC, oF, 20.0mA; set Vr to “16000”
m3m, m3h, cfm, m3, ft3, L/s, L/m, L/h, rpm,
SPM, dBn, kW, kWh, mV, V, kV, mA, A, % It is not possible to implement decimal
point values, in this instance set a value that is
There are 27 ‘unit texts’, any of which can be ‘1000’ times the required display value (1.0bar
selected. = 1000mBar) then set ‘DF’ to display the value
at “divide by 1000 to one decimal place” - see
Alternatively select “- - -“ (dashes) for no units DF setting.
text display; the analogue input value will be
displayed with no units. DF Display Function
For example: The display function determines how the

If the displayed value for analogue input #1 is resulting ‘value’ (as determined by the ‘Vo’ and
pressure in bar; select “BAR” as the units text. ‘Vr’ settings) is displayed in the User menu.
Standard DF Functions:
01: Show value directly

The display units ‘text’ has no influence on Value: 155 = Display: 155
the analogue input, or accossiating displayed
value, or used in any calculation or remote 02: Divide ‘value’ by 10
communications. Display to one decimal place
Value: 155 = Display: 15.5
Vo Value Offset
03: Divide ‘value’ by 100
This is the ‘value’ that must be displayed when Display to one decimal place
the signal is at minimum.
Example:
ACM type 3 04: Divide ‘value’ by 1000
ST: 4mA Display to one decimal place
Sensor: 4-20mA, 0-16bar Value: 155 = Display: 0.2
The display must show 0(zero) when the 05: Divide ‘value’ by 100
signal is 4.0mA; set ‘Vo’ to 0(zero). Display to two decimal places
It is not possible to implement decimal
point values, in this instance set a value that is 06: Divide ‘value’ by 1000
‘1000’ times the required display value (1.0bar Display to two decimal places
= 1000mBar) then set ‘DF’ to display the value
at “divide by 1000 to one decimal place” - see Value: 155 = Display: 0.16
DF setting.
For DF = 01 to 06 the value transmitted in
Vr Value Range remote communications is always the direct
result of the set ‘Vo’ and ‘Vr’ settings; any
This is the ‘value’ that must be displayed when display DF function is ignored.
the signal is at maximum.
Any set FH (Fault High Level Set Point) or
FL (Fault Low Level Set Point) is referenced to
the direct result of the set ‘Vo’ and ‘Vr’
settings; any display DF function is ignored.
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FH Fault High Level Set Point
If ‘Value’ exceeds this setting the ‘Fault

Function’ (Fn) is triggered.
The setting must be referenced to the same
value, or resulting value, units as the set ‘Vo’
and ‘Vr’ settings.
For example:
If the analogue input is Temperature the
‘Value’ will be oC x 10. If a fault condition
needs to be triggered when temperature
exceeds 85oC the FH level should be set to
850 (850 / 10 = 85 oC).
If not required set to, or above, the ‘Vr’ setting.
FL Fault Low Level Set Point
If ‘Value’ decreases below this setting the

‘Fault Function’ (Fn) is triggered.
The setting must be referenced to the same
value, or resulting value, units as the set ‘Vo’
and ‘Vr’ settings.
For example:
If the analogue input is Temperature the
‘Value’ will be oC x 10. If a fault condition
needs to be triggered when temperature
reduces below -10oC (minus 10oC) the FL
level should be set to -100 (-100 / 10 = -10
o
C).
If not required set to, or below, the ‘Vr’ setting.
Fn Fault Function
If ‘Value’ reduces below the set ‘FL’ level or

increases above the set ‘FH’ level the fault
function is triggered:
“-“ no action
A Alarm (Warning)
T Shutdown Trip
In the event of a Shutdown Trip the

compressor will be held offload and become
unavailable to the management system.
DT Fault Delay Time
When the conditions for a fault become active

(FH, FL and Fn) the fault condition must
remain for longer than the set delay time ‘DT’
(seconds) before the fault actually becomes
active and is displayed as a fault condition.
Set ‘DT’ = 0(zero) for immediate fault

detection.
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5.2 Diagnostics D02 Diagnostics – XPM-Di8R4
The CX Box controller is equipped with D1 Digital Input 1

comprehensive diagnostic functions. Each D2 Digital Input 2 ON
input can be examined individually and each D3 Digital Input 3
output can be manually activated or D4 Digital Input 4 OFF
manipulated individually. D5 Digital Input 5
D6 Digital Input 6 Pulsing
CX Controller Diagnostics: D7 Digital Input 7
D8 Digital Input 8
D1 Digital Input 1
-------------------------------------------------------------
D2 Digital Input 2 ON
R1 Relay Output 1
D3 Digital Input 3 OFF
R2 Relay Output 2
R3 Relay Output 3
D5 Digital Input 5
Pulsing R4 Relay Output 4 ON
D6 Digital Input 6
D7 Digital Input 7
D8 Digital Input 8
------------------------------------------------------------- D03 Diagnostics – XPM-Ai4 Module
R1 Relay Output 1
R2 Relay Output 2 Temperature Inputs T01 to T04:
OFF
R3 Relay Output 3 A1 Analogue Input 1 o
C <>V
C <>V
ON
C <>V
C <>V
-------------------------------------------------------------
A1 Analogue Input 1 bar <> mA
CX Expansion Unit (option):
D04 Diagnostics – XPM-Di8R4#2
Relay Outputs:
Each relay output can be energised and de-
D1 Digital Input 1
energised manually by selecting the item. Use
D2 Digital Input 2 ON
PLUS and MINUS to adjust ‘on’ (1) or ‘off (0)
D3 Digital Input 3
and then ENTER.
D5 Digital Input 5
Analogue Inputs: Pulsing
The item will alternate between the detected D6 Digital Input 6
value and the electrical measurement on the D7 Digital Input 7
input terminals. An independent measuring D8 Digital Input 8
device can be used to check the displayed -------------------------------------------------------------
electrical measurement. R1 Relay Output 1
OFF
R2 Relay Output 2
A1: Delivery Pressure, 4-20mA R3 Relay Output 3
A2: System Pressure option, 4-20mA R4 Relay Output 4 ON
A3: Internal Pressure option, 4-20mA
D05 Diagnostics – XPM-Ai4#2 Module
20mA Inputs A01 to A04:

o
A1 Analogue Input 1 C <>V
o
o
o
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6. OPERATION All optional analogue valve(s), from enabled

optional sensors (pressure or temperature for
6.1 User Interface example) can be viewed in the User menu. To
view each item pressure Up or Down. The
Display: ‘User Menu Item ID’ will show the analogue
valve ID:
a b
For example:
7.0
BAR
c T01 = Temperature Input #1
d A01 = 20mA Analogue Input #1
e
84.8 o
C 6.3 Status:
f T01 C:01 g
Delivery Pressure:
a) System Pressure Value Below the active lower, or load, pressure
b) System Pressure Units set point
c) Status Symbols Between the lower, or load, and upper, or
d) Unit Active Functions unload, active pressure set points
e) User Menu Item
Above the upper, or unload, active
f) User Menu Item ID
pressure set point
g) Compressor Number
Compressor Status:
Keypad:
Standby, Not Running
d a Running Offload
Running Onload
e
b Alarm (Warning)
Not Available (Stopped, Shutdown Trip)
f
Service Maintenance
g c
Pressure Limit Exceeded
CX Active Indicator (Green LED)

a) Start OFF – Stopped or Shutdown
b) Stop ON – Started, Active
c) Reset
d) Escape CX Fault Indicator (Red LED)
e) Up (Plus) Slow Flash: Alarm (Warning)
f) Down (Minus)
g) Enter Fast Flash: Shutdown (Trip)
6.2 User Menu Items: 6.4 Active Functions:
As default the User Menu item will show the CX Box Status (always displayed):
compressor percentage load (0% - 100%). Power Failure Auto Restart (always on)
To view ‘run hours’ and ‘loaded hours’ Communicating with Metacentre System
pressure Down. Management Controller (Remote Mode)
Flashing - No Communications with

hrs : Hours Run Total Metacentre System Management
hrs : Hours On Load Controller (Local Mode)
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6.5 Compressor Identification 6.8 Failure Modes
Each compressor connected to a Metacentre

management system must be assigned a If communications with the Metacentre
unique compressor identification number (1 to management system are disrupted, the CX
12). This number will be the ‘network address’ Box will switch to ‘Local’ mode. The
number for the compressor. compressor will continue to operate using the
pressure settings programmed or in the CX
The CX will show this number in the bottom Box menu.
right-hand of the display (g). If a Shutdown Trip condition occurs the
compressor is unloaded and becomes
The number should be clearly marked on the
‘Unavailable’ to the management system.
compressor for identification purposes.
The CX Box will automatically switch back to
‘Remote’ mode when communications with the
CX Box management system are re-established, or the
CX Box fault is reset.
6.9 Compressor Shutdown (Trip)

1 2 3
If a compressor shutdown fault or stopped

Example: C:03 condition is detected the ‘status’ display will
Compressor 3, RS485 network address 03 indicate a fault condition (see Status). The CX
Box ‘Fault’ indicator will flash to attract
6.6 Operation attention. A Compressor fault condition will be
communicated to the management system
and the compressor will become ‘Unavailable’.
Start: The CX Box will not display a Shutdown Fault
To start the CX Box press Start; the active code; examine the compressor unit to
indicator (green LED) will illuminate. establish the nature or description of the
detected Stopped or Shutdown Fault
The CX Box will automatically switch condition.
between ‘Remote’, when under management
system control, or ‘Local’ if communications The Fault condition will reset automatically
with the management system are disrupted or when the condition is reset locally on the
lost. compressor.
6.10 Compressor Alarm (Warning)
Stop: If a compressor Alarm (Warning) condition

To stop the CX Box press Stop; the active is detected the ‘status’ display will indicate an
indicator will extinguish. Alarm condition (see Status). The CX Box
‘Fault’ indicator will illuminate to attract
When stopped the CX Box will release control attention. Compressor Alarm conditions will be
of the compressor. The 4-20mA analogue communicated to the Metacentre management
output, if utilised, will continuously provide system. The compressor will continue to
100% load control output. operate and will remain ‘Available’.
The CX Box will become unavailable to the The CX Box will not display an Alarm
management system unit. (Warning) code; examine the compressor unit
to establish the nature or description of the
6.7 Power Failure Auto-Restart detected Alarm condition.
Power failure automatic restart is always The Alarm condition will reset automatically
active and cannot be deactivated. If the CX when the condition is reset locally on the
Box was in a started and active condition prior compressor.
to a power disruption or loss the CX Box will
restart when power is restored.
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6.11 Sensor Fault Levels.
If the set Alarm (Warning) level for an

optional sensor is exceeded the CX Box will
display an Alarm indication and a unique
Alarm code. The Alarm condition is transmitted
to the management unit; the compressor
remains ‘Available’ and will continue to
operate.
If the set Trip (Shutdown) level for an

optional sensor is exceeded the CX Box will
unload the compressor and shutdown.
The CX Box will display a Trip indication and a
unique Trip code. The Trip condition is
transmitted to the management unit and the
compressor will become ‘Unavailable’.
Fault Codes
6.12 Sensor Fault

If a sensor fault is detected (for sensors that
have been enabled) the CX Box will unload
the compressor and indicate a compressor
‘Shutdown Trip’ condition together with a
unique fault code. The associated sensor
display will show “- - - -“ dashes.
For a 20mA type optional sensor that is set

for 0mA minimum signal level a sensor open
circuit, or no signal, fault condition cannot
detected.
Fault Codes
6.13 Fault Input (Options)
If an Alarm (Warning) input is activated

the CX Box will display an Alarm indication
and a unique Alarm code. The Alarm condition
is transmitted to the management unit; the
compressor remains ‘Available’ and will
continue to operate.
If the Trip (Shutdown) input is activated

the CX Box will unload the compressor and
shutdown.
The CX Box will display a Trip indication and a
unique Trip code. The Trip condition is
transmitted to the management unit and the
compressor will become ‘Unavailable’.
Fault Codes
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6.14 Fault Codes: CX Box Controller Fault Codes:
In the event of a CX Box ‘Fault’ the CX will E:0821 Short circuit, or excessive
display a fault code. The fault code becomes current, detected on main T1
an item in the User operational display menu. controller input(s). Check
If more than one ‘active’ fault occurs each will analogue sensors or digital
be displayed as a separate item in the inputs.
operational User menu; press Up or Down to
view all active fault codes or to view the E:0506 XPM-Ai4#1 Module short
normal status display. circuit, or excessive current,
detected.
Fault codes are separated in to ‘A:’ Alarm
(Warning) and ‘E:’ Shutdown Trip. E:0507 XPM-Ai4#2 Module short
circuit, or excessive current,
Compressor initiated fault states are detected.
displayed as part of the normal operational
status display and do not generate fault codes. E:0840 XPM-Ai4#1 communications
Examine the compressor unit to establish the disrupted or module failure.
nature or description of the detected fault
condition. E:0841 XPM-Ai4#2 communications
disrupted or module failure.
E:0842 XPM-Di8R4 communications

disrupted or module failure.
E:0836 PLL Unlock; Internal failure or

excessively high external
electrical interference
E:0866 Controller internal power

supply fault
E:5000 Internal memory map error
E:5001 Internal memory failure
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E: Shutdown (Trip) A: Alarm (Warning)
E:0010 Emergency Stop A:2050 Fault Input #1 – Alarm

A:2040 Fault Input #2 – Alarm
E:0030 Fault Input #3 – Trip A:2030 Fault Input #3 - Alarm
E:0040 Fault Input #2 – Trip
E:0050 Fault Input #1 – Trip A:2410 Fault Input #4 – Alarm
E:0460 Fault Input #9 – Trip
A:2118 High Delivery Pressure
E:0070 Inhibit Function Timeout
A:2128 High System Pressure
E:0115 Delivery Pressure Sensor Fault
E:0119 High Delivery Pressure A:2138 High Internal Pressure
E:0125 System Pressure Sensor Fault A:2512 Low Temperature #1

E:0129 High System Pressure A:2518 High Temperature #1
E:0135 Internal Pressure Sensor Fault A:2522 Low Temperature #2

E:0139 High Internal Pressure A:2528 High Temperature #2
E:0515 Temp #1 Sensor Fault A:2532 Low Temperature #3

E:0519 High/Low Temperature #1 A:2538 High Temperature #3
E:0525 Temp #2 Sensor Fault A:2542 Low Temperature #4

E:0529 High/Low Temperature #2 A:2548 High Temperature #4
E:0535 Temp #3 Sensor Fault A:2612 Low Analogue #1

E:0539 High/Low Temperature #3 A:2618 High Analogue #1
E:0545 Temp #4 Sensor Fault A:2622 Low Analogue #2

E:0549 High/Low Temperature #4 A:2628 High Analogue #2
E:0611 Low Analogue #1 A:2632 Low Analogue #3

E:0615 Analogue #1 Sensor Fault A:2638 High Analogue #3
E:0619 High Analogue #1
A:2642 Low Analogue #4
E:0621 Low Analogue #2 A:2648 High Analogue #4
E:0625 Analogue #2 Sensor Fault
E:0631 Low Analogue #3

E:0641 Low Analogue #4

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7.0 Parts List

Metacentre CX Box
Item Part No. Description
- Y07ENER09.00 Unit, CX Box XPM

-TA
C 24
4
XPM-Ai4 XPM-PSU24
- Y07ENER14.00 Manual, User CD
1 Y07CM28.00 Controller, T1 CX
2 Y04CM73.00 Unit, XPM-PSU24
3 Y04CM27.00 Unit, XPM-Ai4#1
4 Y05CM31.00 Unit, XPM-TAC24
5 KPY0508.02D PCB, Terminal 3 5
6 Y07CM49.00 Gland, Set - Pg13.5 2 AirMaster T1
Optional Accessories:
1
6
Item Part No. Description 21 11
7 8
24
22
14
12
9
i-PCB
7 Y04CM59.00 Unit, i-PCB
8 Y01ENER35.00 Module, Relay 24Vac A2 A1
9 Y04CM29.00 Sensor, Pressure

4-20mA, 0-16.0bar
XPM XPM
Metacentre CX Expansion Box (option) Ai4 #2 Di8R4
Item Part No. Description
- Y07ENER12.00 Unit, CX Exp. Box 10

10 Y07CM30.00 Unit, XPM-Ai4#2
11 Y04CM83.00 Unit, XPM-Di8R4 11
8.0 Technical Data Installation and Mounting Dimensions:

CX and CX Expansion
Metacentre CX Box 24mm 238mm
Dimensions 291mm x 241mm x 152mm 24mm
Weight 6.5kg (14lb)

Mounting wall, 4 x screw fixings
Enclosure IP54, NEMA 12
Supply 230Vac +/- 10%
115Vac +/- 10% 188mm 236mm
Power 50VA
Temperature 0°C to 46°C (32°F to 115°F)
Humidity 95% RH non-condensing
8mm Ø
286mm
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Metacentre CX Box
9.0 Connection Diagrams
i-PCB
C01 C02 C04
i-PCB #1
C03
1 2 3 4 5 6
LED 1 LED 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
6-wire
S02-RT
L 6 5 4 3 2 1
X01 CX Box
Terminal PCB
Load/Unload
i-PCB
C01 C02 C04 C01 C02 C04
i-PCB #2 100% i-PCB #1 50%

C03 C03
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
LED 1 LED 2 LED 1 LED 2
3-wire
1 2 3 C03 6-wire 1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
10 9 8 X02 1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
LOAD
GND
SEQ
X02 X01 CX Box

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Terminal PCB
S02-RT
3S
3-step
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C01 C02 C04 C01 C02 C04 C01 C02 C04 C01 C02 C04
i-PCB
i-PCB #4 100% i-PCB #3 75% i-PCB #2 50% i-PCB #1 25%

C03 C03 C03 C03
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
LED 1 LED 2 LED 1 LED 2 LED 1 LED 2 LED 1 LED 2
1 2 C03
32 33 X08
6-wire
1 2 3 C03
10 9 8 X02
6-wire
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
R2
2 C03
12 X03
AR1
S02-RT
X03 X02 X01
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
X08 CX Box
34 33 32 31 Terminal PCB
5-step
5S
Metacentre CX Box
i-PCB
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
CX Box
Terminal PCB
C04
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
X01
LED 1 LED 2
i-PCB #1
1
C02
6 5 4 3 2
5
C03
4
3
C01
1 2
4-20mA
X06
Speed Control
20mA 24 23
rpm
4mA
10m (33ft) max
Variable Frequency
Inverter Drive
S02-RT
AR
4-20mA
rpm
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i-PCB
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
CX Box
Terminal PCB
C04
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
X01
LED 1 LED 2
i-PCB #1
1
C02
6 5 4 3 2
5
C03
4
3
C01
1 2
X06
24 23
10m (33ft) max
4-20mA
Miniature
Proportional S02-RT
Valve AR
4-20mA
mA
AL > AH
mA
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Metacentre CX Box
i-PCB
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
CX Box
Terminal PCB
C04
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
X01
LED 1 LED 2
i-PCB #1
1
C02
6 5 4 3 2
5
C03
4
3
C01
1 2
X02
6-wire
10 9 8 7
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#1
12
X03
12 11
A2 A1
24Vac
#2
14 11 R2
12
S02-RT
V(2)
2 Valve
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i-PCB
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
CX Box
Terminal PCB
C04
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
X01
LED 1 LED 2
i-PCB #1
1
C02
6 5 4 3 2
5
C03
4
3
C01
1 2
X02
6-wire
10 9 8 7
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#1
12
X03
12 11
A2 A1
24Vac
#2
14 11 R2
12
X08
AR1
34 33 32 31
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#3
12
S02-RT
V(3)
3 Valve
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Metacentre CX Box
i-PCB
1 2 3 4 5 6 C03
CX Box
Terminal PCB
C04
1 2 3 4 5 6 X01
X01
LED 1 LED 2
i-PCB #1
1
C02
6 5 4 3 2
5
C03
4
3
C01
1 2
X02
6-wire
10 9 8 7
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#1
12
X03
12 11
A2 A1
24Vac
#2
14 11 R2
12
X08
AR1
34 33 32 31
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#3
12
AR2
A2 A1
24Vac
14 11
#4 S02-RT
12 V(4)
4 Valve
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10.0 Wiring Diagrams
CX Box 1a/3
CE: 240V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG C023 UL: 115V
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02 Aux Out #2
X08
AR1
R6
3
Aux Out #1
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
F2
X05
C029
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
X04
C044
+C
X08
R1 C045
SD Speed Signal
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 (24Vac)
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
7 8 9 10
24Vac
L2
L1
R4
X02
C049
X01
not used
XPM485
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) L
Load/Unload
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Metacentre CX Box
CX Box 1b/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02
Aux Out #2
X08
AR1
R6
3
Aux Out #1
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
Ao
+
X06
4-20mA
C033
Ao - Output
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 (24Vac)
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
7 8 9 10
24Vac
L1
L2
R4
X02
C049
X01
not used
XPM485
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) AR
4-20mA
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CX Box 1c/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02
Aux Out #2
X08
AR1
R6
3
Aux Out #1
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 (24Vac)
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
R1 SEQ 1
7 8 9 10
i-PCB 2
24Vac
L1
L2
R4 R3 LOAD #2 2
X02
C049
X01
XPM485
GND (0Vac) 3
GND (0Vac)
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) 3S
3-step
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Metacentre CX Box
CX Box 1d/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02
Aux Out #2
i-PCB 4
X08
Load #4 2
R6
3
24Vac +
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
i-PCB 3
11 12
R2 LOAD #3 2
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac) 3
C048
R1 SEQ 1
7 8 9 10
i-PCB 2
24Vac
L1
L2
R4 R3 LOAD #2 2
X02
C049
X01
XPM485
GND (0Vac) 3
GND (0Vac)
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) 5S
5-step
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CX Box 1e/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02
Aux Out #2
X08
AR1
R6
3
Aux Out #1
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 VALVE #2
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
R1
7 8 9 10
24Vac
L1
L2
R4 R3 VALVE #1
X02
C049
X01
XPM485
GND (0Vac)
GND (0Vac)
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) V(2)
2 Valve
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Metacentre CX Box
CX Box 1f/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
AR2
X09
X02
Aux Out #2
X08
Valve #3
R6
3
24Vac
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 VALVE #2
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
R1
7 8 9 10
24Vac
L1
L2
R4 R3 VALVE #1
X02
C049
X01
XPM485
GND (0Vac)
GND (0Vac)
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) V(3)
3 Valve
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CX Box 1g/3
CE: 240V
C023 UL: 115V
T1-46-333-DiC-R6-CG
4A max
31 32 33 34
R5
1
Valve #4
X09
X02
24Vac
X08
Valve #3
R6
3
24Vac
25 26 27 28 29 30
+VDC
C035 - PI 4-20mA
C036 Internal P.
Ai1
C037
- PS 4-20mA
X05
X07
+VDC
C038 System P.
+
Ai2
C039
+VDC - PD 4-20mA
C040
Delivery P.
+
Ai3
L1 Network
L2 RS485
C034
23 24
A-GND
X06
X06
C033 not used
Ao
C032 J2 10k
C+ ES
17 18 19 20 21 22
C031 F1
Multi485
1 Aux Fault #1
X07
C030 +C
2
RS485#1
C029 F2
X05
3 Aux Fault #2
L2 L1
C028 +C
X04
4
5
C027 F3
C026
Aux Fault #3
6 +C
C025
7 C024
8
ES
+C
X03
13 14 15 16
10k Inhibit
IH
C044
X04
not used
X08
R1 C045
RS485#2
R2
L2 L1
C046
11 12
R2 VALVE #2
X03
R3 C047 GND (0Vac)
C048
R1
7 8 9 10
24Vac
L1
L2
R4 R3 VALVE #1
X02
C049
X01
XPM485
GND (0Vac)
GND (0Vac)
2
1
C041
+20VDC 6
2 3 4 5 6
2
24Vac
Di2 Ready/Run 5
X02
XPM-TAC24
i-PCB 1
(2/3)
Di6 Alarm/Serv. 4
X03
X01
C042
1
- GND
2
3
C043
1
R4 LOAD 2
0Vac
N
E
E
L
R1 SEQ 1
X01
J1
24Vac 0Vac
L N E
XPM-PSU24
230Vac 10%
1 S02-RT
115Vac 10%
(2/3) V(4)
4 Valve
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Metacentre CX Box
CX Box 2/3
XPM-PSU24
X04
2
+ -
do not use
-
X03
0VDC
2
+ -
3 (3/3)
+24VDC
1
X01
+
Expansion Option
XPM-TAC24
(1/3)
2 3
0Vac
-
24Vac
24VDC
X02
2
+ -
5W
1
1
1
+
24Vac
100m (330ft) max

-
0VDC
- +
T1
2
Temperature
Ai1
2
1
+
0VDC T2
3
Temperature
X04
Ai2
4
0VDC
5
T3 Temperature
(1/3)
L1
Ai3
6
XPM485
L2 L1
1
0VDC
7
T4 Temperature
2
Ai4
8
L2
X03
X01
XPM-Ai4 #1
-
L2 L1
L1
1
XPM485 4 (3/3)
L2
2
Expansion Option
3
X02
2m (6ft) max
XPM-TAC24
3 4
XPM XPM
Ai4 #1 PSU24
2-wire + Earth, 2-wire, 0.5-1.0mm 2

Twisted Pair
1.0-1.5mm2
Earth Shielded
3 4
Auxiliary CX Box
(option)
3
2m (6ft) max
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Auxiliary CX Box 3/3

CE: 240V
UL: 115V
L1
L2
4
4A max
(2/3)
XPM485
AR3
8
R4
Aux Out #3
7
3
AR4
6
R3
L1 L2
2
Aux Out #4
5
1
X02
X05 AR5
4
R2
Aux Out #5
3
+24VDC
XPM-Di8R4
0VDC
AR6
2
3 R1
Aux Out #6
(2/3)
Di1 1 1
2
3 F4 Aux Fault #4
Di2 F5 Aux Fault #5

4
5
Di3
- +
-
F6 Aux Fault #6
6
1
Di4 F7 Aux Fault #7

+
X01
8
9
Di5
F8 Aux Fault #8
16 15 14 13 12 11 10
XPM485
X04
Di6
X03
F9 Aux Fault #9
Di7 not used

L2 L1
100m (330ft) max

1
2
Di8 not used

3
100m (330ft) max

L2 L1
+ - 4-20mA
1
+VDC
1
A1 Analogue Input #1
Ai1
2
+ - 4-20mA
3
3
+VDC
Ai2 A2 Analogue Input #2
4
X02
+VDC - 4-20mA
5
+ A3
Ai3 Analogue Input #3
6
+VDC + - 4-20mA
7
A4
-
Analogue Input #4
- +
Ai4
2
8
1
X03
+
X04
XPM-Ai4 #2
(5555)
L2 L1
1
2
XPM XPM
3
Ai4 #2 Di8R4
X01
3 4
3 4
3
CX Box Auxiliary CX Box
2-wire + Earth, 2-wire, 0.5-1.0mm 2
Twisted Pair 4
1.0-1.5mm 2
Earth Shielded
2m (6ft) max
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Metacentre CX Box
CX Box to CX Auxiliary Box Connections
4
L1
L2
XPM485
XPM485 XPM485
XPM-Ai4#2 XPM-Di8R4
24VDC 24VDC
XPM-Ai4 XPM-Ai4
X04 X04
3
0VDC
+24VDC
24VDC
2-wire + Earth, XPM XPM

1.0-1.5mm 2 Ai4 #2 Di8R4
4 3 4
2-wire, 0.3-1.0mm2 3
Auxiliary CX Box
Twisted Pair CX Box
4
Earth Shielded
2m (6ft) max
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LED 1
LED 2
3 2 1 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
C
Ai4
Ai3
Ai2
Ai1
C
C
C
X02
L1
L2
X01 RS485 X03
XPM-Ai4
X04
(XPM-Ai4 #2)
24VDC
1 2
XPM-Ai4
X04
LED 1 LED 2
3 2 1 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Di8
Di7
Di6
Di5
Di4
Di3
Di2
Di1
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
+VDC
X04
L1
L2
X05 RS485 X03
XPM-Di8R4
X01
X02
24VDC
R1
R2
R3
R4
1 2 1
XPM-Ai4
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
X04
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Metacentre CX Box
XPM-TAC24
BLUE BLACK
BROWN ORANGE
RED WHITE
GREEN VIOLET
1 2 3 4 X04
T3.15A T1.6A T1.6A T1.0A 1 2 3 4
FH5 FH4 FH3 FH2 VOLTAGE SELECT

230V +-10%
230V
115V
115V +-10%
IEC T1.0A FH1
5x20mm
1 2 3 4
X03 X02
2 1 2 X01
N L E E
24Vac/2 24Vac/1
earthed isolated NL E
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1.0 Safety Precautions

5.0 Menu Navigation

7.0 Parts List

8.0 Technical Data

9.0 Connection Diagrams

10.0 Wiring Diagrams

1. Safety Precautions The product must only be operated at the supply

2. INTRODUCTION 2.1 Management System Connectivity

The CX Box is intended as an advanced

5-Step (5S mode)

3. Installation The pressure sensor must be connected to

cable length from the compressor and within Pd

115Vac The pressure sensor must be connected to

able to continuously detect the delivery

The delivery pressure sensor is a

cable no greater than (10m) 33ft in length. 16

X05 S02-RT = ‘AR’ (load/unload regulation Mode)

Menu Items, AR1/2 Functions

3.11 Temperature Sensor (options)

3.11.1 ACM (Analogue Conditioning Module)

T2 Ai2 individually altered to

0VDC different types of

T4 Ai4 ACM devices.

For a particular temperature sensor type the

T04 T03 T02 T01

XPM-Ai4 Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1

X01 X02 X03

Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1

3.11.2 To change an ACM device: To install an ACM device:

Remove the power from the unit.

ACM devices for temperature sensor inputs

To remove an ACM device:

ACM devices are designed to mount in the

ACM devices contain electronic components;

1) Before handling an ACM device

3.11.3 ACM Identification When an ACM device is fitted the ‘AM:

ACM types 5 to 8 can be fitted to a

Do not use ACM types 1 to 5 for

Example: for temperature input 1 (Ai1):

Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1

T01 X03 ACM #

5: RTD RTD COPPER

8: NTC NTC 10k 8

A01 X03 ACM #

Ai4 Ai3 Ai2 Ai1

3.13 RS485 Network Connection

1) Never route an RS485 data

ALARM RUN READY

When the compressor ready lamp, or other Run Input:

produce air when a load request signal is +V

The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must

Ready Input, Alternative Connection Method:

+Vac Alternatively, if the main contactor coil voltage

MAIN (LINE) CONTACTOR

Never connect the READY input positive

The ‘i-PCB’ input common terminal must 4.14.2 Output Functions

SEQ LOAD Contacts :-

Alarm Run Ready