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GEA Omni
Operating manual
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Operating manual | GEA Omni

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY AND CONFORMITY

1.1 Safety Instructions
1.2 Safety note concerning the connection of the GEA Omni with the starter panel
1.3 Conformity - CE marking (Europe)
1.4 Conformity - UL marking (USA, Canada)
USER INTERFACE
2.1 Menu Navigation
2.2 Status Bar
2.2.1
Logging In
2.2.2
Current State
2.2.3
Notifications, Warnings and Shutdowns
2.3 General Navigation
2.3.1
Tile Navigation
2.3.2
Grid and Chart Navigation
2.3.3
User Adjustable Fields
2.3.4
Keyboard
2.3.5
Keypad
2.3.6
User Non-Adjustable Fields
2.3.7
Drop Down Boxes and Text Edit
2.4 OmniView
2.4.1
Main Viewing Application
2.5 Compressor
2.5.1
Main Tab
2.6 Condenser
2.6.1
Overview tab
2.6.2
Main tab
2.6.3
Schedule tab
2.7 Sequencer
2.7.1
Overview tab
2.7.2
Main tab
2.7.3
Schedule Tab
2.8 Service
2.8.1
I/O Status Tab
2.8.2
Touch Panel Tab
2.9 Panel Settings
2.9.1
Localization Tab
2.9.2
Network Tab
CONTROL
3.1 Compressor Control Parameters
3.1.1
Capacity Control
3.1.2
Control
3.2 Compressor Operating Data
3.2.1
Analog Inputs/ Outputs
3.2.2
Standard Calculated Values
3.2.3
Digital Inputs/ Outputs
3.3 Normal Operating States
3.3.1
Stopped Description
3.3.2
Starting Description
3.3.3
Running Description
3.3.4
Stopping Description
ANNUNCIATIONS
4.1 Shutdowns
4.2 Warnings
4.3 Notifications
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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1.1
Safety and Conformity

Safety Instructions
SAFETY AND CONFORMITY

Safety Instructions
The GEA Omni is reliable in operation if used as specified.

Hint!
Read the safety instructions in the GEA Omni operating manual before startup.
The intended use includes the observance and compliance of the following:
all notices regarding hazard to persons and damage to property in the operating instructions,
the country-specific standards and safety regulations,
the instruction for installation, operation and maintenance,
the details of certificates,
the requirements for personnel,
the obligation to exercise due care.
Only compliance with all provisions and guidelines will enable optimum protection of the personnel as well as
dangers to the environment and the safe and smooth operation of the GEA Omni.
Warning!
GEA Omni can cause hazard in case of improper or unintended use. A malfunction
indication on the touch screen cannot be ignored.
A personal injury or damage to the machine or plant can be the result.
For precautions to prevent danger see safety instructions in the operating manual.
Warning of electric shock!
Danger of electric shock exists.
More than one switch-disconnect may be necessary to isolate all electrical components.
Before maintenance work on the control panel, make sure that all electrical components are
switched off.
Danger!
It should be ensured at any time that all are necessary processes for compressor cooling and
lubrication in operation as long as the compressor is in operation.
This applies esprecially for the case where the compressor is unintentionally in operation. The
unintentionally compressor operation can be determined by observation of the compressor
motor feedback, the motor current or the motor speed.

Safety note concerning the connection of the GEA Omni with the starter panel
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Safety note concerning the connection of the GEA Omni with the starter panel
Hint!
It is not permitted to add an external controller between the GEA Omni and the power panel;
this would compromise the safety interlocks designed for protecting personnel and
equipment. All control signals between the GEA Omni and the starter panel must be
processed directly and must not flow indirectly via an external controller. GEA Refrigeration
North America, Inc. cannot otherwise guarantee the safe operation of the system.

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1.3

Conformity - CE marking (Europe)
Conformity - CE marking (Europe)
The CE marking of the GEA Omni takes place according to the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
By affixing the CE mark, the manufacturer confirms the conformity of the product with the applicable EC
Directives and compliance with the principle requirements stipulated within them.
The CE mark is affixed in the cabinet.
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1.4
CE mark
Conformity - UL marking (USA, Canada)
The UL marking of the GEA Omni takes place according to the UL certification process and confirms the
compliance with national standards in the United States and Canada.
With affixing the UL marking, the manufacturer confirms the GEA Omni is built to the guidelines of UL.
The UL mark is affixed in the cabinet.
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UL mark
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USER INTERFACE
The screen shown below will appear when the GEA Omni panel is powered on.
The central portion of the screen will change depending on the current display of the panel.
The sections along the bottom and left edge contain important information regarding the status of the panel and
its devices, as well as options used for navigation between displays. These sections will remain visible at all
times.
fig.3:
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2.1
fig.4:
User interface
Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation
Main menu bar
The menu bar is used to navigate through the various user interfaces available on the GEA Omni panel. Each
option will display a new screen on the panel. For full information on a given option, see the associated section
of the document.
The options and their corresponding sections are shown in the list below.
OmniView
Section 2.4, page 20
Compressor
Condenser
Sequencer
OmniNet
History
Documentation
Service
File Manager
Configuration
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Menu Navigation
Panel Settings

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Panel Info
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2.2
Status Bar
fig.5:
Default status bar
User interface
Status Bar
The status bar is displayed regardless of which screen is currently open on the panel. It displays the current
user, the status of the compressor and any notifications, warnings or shutdowns that have been annunciated.
The current date and time is also displayed in the bottom right corner of the bar.
fig.6:
Expanded status bar
Touching anywhere on the status bar will bring up the sub-screen displayed above, which allows the user level
to be changed, detailed status information to be viewed, and annunciations to be acknowledged or cleared.
2.2.1
fig.7:
Logging In
Default users
The bottom left corner of the panel displays the user who is currently logged in. The icon is also color coded to
indicate the permissions each user has access to. When no user is logged in, this section will display Logged
Out and the user icon will be red. Once a user has logged in, the name of the user will be displayed and the icon
will change to green if the users access level is Operator or Service, or yellow if the users access level is
Admin.
Hint!
Admin level is only for use by GEA certified technicians.
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Status Bar
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Remote Icon
Additionally, if the panel is currently being viewed remotely through OmniLink, the bottom left hand corner of the
display will blink back and forth between the icon for the current user and the remote icon shown above. The
remote icon is always colored blue and displays how many remote devices are currently viewing the panel
display.
fig.9:
User panel
The section shown to the far left of the sub-screen when the status bar is clicked displays a list of all users
currently associated with the panel. For more information on adding or deleting users, refer to Instruction
Manual .
If the user selected in the list is the one that is currently logged in, the Logout button will be enabled, which will
cause the panel to display the Logged Out message until another user is logged in. The Login button will be
enabled whenever a user account other than the one that is currently logged in is selected.
When a user not currently signed in is selected, the Login button will be enabled. Touching it will bring up a
numeric keypad which will allow the user to enter their password. If the correct password is entered, the selected
user will be signed in on the panel. If another user is already logged in, logging in as a different user will result in
them being signed out.
The default passwords for the Operator, Service and Admin access levels are displayed in the table shown to
the below. It is advisable to change these passwords once startup is completed.
Access level
Default password
Operator
Service
123654
Admin
1236547890
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Status Bar
Hint!
The Admin account will only be accessible on new panels if a USB containing the Admin
Access Key file is plugged into the panel. In this case, the Admin password does not need to
be entered.
The Admin account will also be accessible for Retrofit panels and panels sold without a
package or skid. In this case, the user will need to enter the Admin password displayed above.
The account will remain enabled until the panel is commissioned.
2.2.2
fig.10:
Current State
Status panel
The bottom center portion of the panel display shows the status of the compressor controlled by the panel. If
multiple devices are controlled from a single panel, the display will cycle between them periodically.
The section shown in the middle of the sub-screen when the status bar is clicked displays a list of all devices
controlled by the panel, such as compressors and evaporators and their current status.
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2.2.3
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Notifications, Warnings and Shutdowns
Annunciation icons
The bottom right portion of the status bar directly to the left of the date and time block will be clear during normal
operation of the panel. If the panel ever annunciates a notification, warning or shutdown, the corresponding
portion of the bar will flash with the number and type of the annunciation.
fig.12:
Annunciations panel
The section shown to the far right of the sub-screen when the status bar is clicked displays detailed information
about each annunciation. Along with an icon detailing the type of the annunciation, the display includes the name
of the annunciation, along with the date and time that it was triggered.
The buttons on the right of the display are used to acknowledge and clear annunciations. An annunciation with
the acknowledge button, abbreviated ACK on the display, will not be removed from the list, even if the issue that
caused the annunciation in the first place is resolved, until the button has been pressed. Other annunciations
may be cleared using the Clear button, which will immediately remove the annunciation.
However, if the condition that caused the annunciation in the first place has not been resolved, the annunciation
will reappear in the list. Any annunciation that is tracked by the Omni Historian will also appear with a History
button, which may be pressed to automatically open the historical table.
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2.3
User interface
General Navigation
General Navigation
The user interface (UI) for the GEA Omni makes use of a number of different navigation methods. The
following is a brief description of each of these methods.
2.3.1
Tile Navigation
fig.13:
Sample Tile display
(Documentation Screen)
Certain screens, such as the Documentation and Configuration screens, display information divided across
multiple tiles. Each tile corresponds to a specific element, such as a compressor or other device in the
configuration screen or a specific document in the documentation screen. Touching a tile will display the
information connected to the tile.
For specific information regarding specific tiles see the appropriate section below. To return to the tile display,
the Close button in the bottom right corner of the display must be clicked.
2.3.2
Grid and Chart Navigation
Grid and chart displays, such as those displayed in the Main compressor screen and the History screen, contain
detailed information divided into columns. For detailed information on specific tables, please see the appropriate
section below.
A table or grid may be navigated by using touch functionality to scroll through the data, or by touching a row and
using the arrow buttons.
2.3.3
User Adjustable Fields
Fields that may be modified by the user are indicated by a white background. These fields are used for data that
may need to be modified while the panel is in operation.
Exception: List of Control Parameters. Fields that may be modified by the user are indicated by a white or light
blue background.
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General Navigation
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Keyboard
When a field is selected that allows a text string to be entered by the user, the keyboard shown below will appear
in the lower half of the screen.
fig.14:
Keyboard display (Letters)
The letter keys may be used in the same manner as a normal keyboard. The &123 button changes the display of
the keyboard to the one shown below, which is used to add numbers or frequently used symbols to the string.
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2.3.5
User interface
General Navigation
Keypad
When a field is selected that allows only numeric value to be entered by the user, the keypad shown below will
appear in the lower half of the screen. The number keys may be used to enter a new value for the field, and the
+/- key is used to change the sign of the value.
fig.16:
2.3.6
Keypad display
User Non-Adjustable Fields
Fields that may not be modified by the user are indicated by a dark gray background. These fields are used for
information that is intended to be displayed only.
2.3.7
Drop Down Boxes and Text Edit
Various fields that allow user input are in the form of text boxes and drop down lists.
A text box appears as a blank white box and may be used to enter any text string the user desires.
Drop down lists are differentiated from text boxes by a downward pointing arrow on the far right. These fields
have a predetermined list of possible values which appear in a vertical list when the arrow is clicked, from which
the user may select the desired value.
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OmniView
2.4
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Main OmniView screen

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2.4.1
User interface
OmniView
Main Viewing Application
The main OmniView screen will display tiles corresponding to each device controlled by the panel. Each tile
displays the name and pertinent information for the associated device.
Standard Devices
1.
Compressor
fig.18:
Compressor tile
Tiles corresponding to compressors display the name, set point, status and current values associated
with the compressor. While the capacity of the compressor is being increased, an upward facing arrow
will be displayed in the lower right hand corner of the tile. Similarly, a downward facing arrow will be
displayed in the bottom left hand corner of the tile if the compressor capacity is being decreased. The
color of the tile is determined by the current status of the compressor. If the compressor is not
connected, the tile will be colored gray. The other colors, in order of precedence, are:
Red/ light green flash: Illegally Started
Red: Shutdown
Light green: Running
Yellow: Warning
Dark green: Stopped
Touching any tile will open the compressor screen for the selected compressor.
Refer to Section 2.5, page 23 for full details on compressor operation.
2.
Evaporator
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Condenser Sequencer
fig.19:
Condenser sequencer tile
The tile corresponding to the condenser sequencer displays important information relating to the control
of condenser devices. The information displayed, from top to bottom, includes:
Control value
Set point
Status
Current step
Fans running
Pumps running
Touching the condenser sequencing tile will open the overview screen for the condenser. Refer to
Instruction Manual for full details on condenser control.
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User interface
Compressor
Control Level (for compressor sequencing)
fig.20:
Control level tile
These tiles each correspond to a control level for use in compressor sequencing. The information
displayed on each tile, from top to bottom, includes:
Control value
Set point
Status
Current step
Compressors running
Compressors available
Touching any control level tile will open the overview screen for the sequencer. Refer to Instruction
Manual for full details on compressor sequencing.
5.
2.5
Pump Package
Compressor
The Compressor menu is used to control each compressor from the panel. There are multiple tabs which are
detailed below. The bottom of the screen contains the eight standard buttons used to control the compressor.
Active buttons are illuminated with black text and a white outline while inactive buttons are darkened with white
text.
fig.21:
Standard compressor buttons
The buttons are:
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STOP
This button is illuminated whenever the compressor is in the stopped state, whether through a normal
stoppage or through a shutdown condition. Touching this button will initiate the stopping procedure. For
more information, refer to Section 3.3.4, page 67. Touching the button a second time will cause the
compressor to stop without unloading.
2.
START
This button is illuminated whenever the compressor is running in local mode. Touching this button will
attempt to start the compressor. If the compressor is in the process of starting, this button will flash.
Once the compressor has started, the button will be illuminated continuously. If the compressor is in
Automatic Start/Stop mode, this button will display an A in its upper left hand corner and will resume
flashing if it has been automatically stopped to allow pressure to build.
3.
REMOTE
This button is illuminated whenever the compressor is set to receive instructions from an external
source, such as a sequencer. Touching this button will switch the compressor from local to remote
control.
4.
AUTO
This button is illuminated whenever the compressor is set to control its capacity automatically based on
the control signal. Touching the button will switch the compressor to Automatic mode.
5.
HOLD
This button is illuminated when the compressor is set to maintain its current capacity and will not load or
unload for any other reason. Touching and holding the button will display a block of additional buttons
based on the type of the compressor.
Alternatively, simply touching the button will cause the compressor to hold at its current capacity slide
position.
The example shown below displays the options for a screw compressor, and may be used to select the
capacity slide position at which the compressor should hold.
fig.22:
6.
Hold position options
LOAD
The gray bar on the right of this button represents an LED. Whenever the Load Solenoid of the
compressor is energized, the LED will be illuminated green. Touching and holding the button while the
compressor is running in Local mode will force the compressor to increase capacity unless a limitation
for capacity increase is active. This will also force the compressor into Hold mode.
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Compressor
UNLOAD
The gray bar on the right of this button represents an LED. Whenever the Unload Solenoid of the
compressor is energized, the LED will be illuminated green. Touching and holding the button while the
compressor is running in Local mode will force the compressor to decrease capacity unless a limitation
for capacity decrease is active. This will also force the compressor into Hold mode.
8.
EXTERNAL
Touching the button will force the compressors capacity mode into External mode. This button will be
illuminated when the capacity of the compressor is being controlled remotely from an external device.
2.5.1
fig.23:
Main Tab
Main tab display
This screen contains all of the operational data for the compressor. For panels configured to control a single
compressor, this screen will be the default display. If multiple compressors are controlled from the panel, this tab
will display information pertaining to the compressor most recently selected in the tile display of the Overview
Tab detailed in section "Overview Tab" (not yet available at the moment). If no tile has been selected in the
overview screen, this screen will display the first compressor. The display is divided into three parts:
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Main Compressor Display

This portion of the screen displays the current status of the compressor. The color of the display is
dependent on the status of the compressor. The colors, in order of precedance, are:
Red/ light green flash: Illegally Started
Red: Shutdown
Light green: Running
Yellow: Warning
Dark green: Stopped
2.
Operating Data
This table contains the current values associated with the compressor.
The information in the table is divided into three columns. The left column contains the slice location of
the value, if applicable. If the row in question does not correspond to a slice location, this column will be
blank. The middle column contains the name of the variable. The right column contains the current value
and units of the variable, if applicable.
The Edit Grid button in the upper right corner of the table will display a fourth column containing check
boxes which allows the user to toggle which rows are displayed. A checked row is displayed, while an
unchecked row is hidden. While the check boxes are displayed, the text of the Edit Grid button will
change to Save Grid. Touching the button a second time will hide the fourth column and display only
selected rows.
Each user may customize the values displayed in this table separately.
For details on individual elements of the Operating Data display, refer to Section 3.2, page 59.
3.
Control Parameters
This table contains the name and current values of the parameters used to control the compressor.
Each parameter may be edited by touching the row and either selecting an option from a list of
possibilities,or entering a new value using the keypad or keyboard. The color of the text indicates
whether the value may be edited; blue values may be modified, gray values may not. For normal
operation, only the parameters that may be edited by the user are displayed.
Touching the Advanced View button will instead display all parameter data. This will also change the text
of the button to Basic View, which may be clicked a second time to only display the editable parameter
data. For details on individual control parameters, refer to Section 3.1, page 52.
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2.6.1
fig.24:
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Condenser
Overview tab
Condenser overview tab
This screen contains a tile display which represents the condenser system and devices. The tile in the upper left
corner represents the condenser sequencer. The sequencer tile, as shown below, displays important information
relating to the condenser control, including, status, set point, control value, the number of fans running and the
number pumps running.
fig.25:
Condenser sequencer tile
All other tiles shown on the overview display represent different condenser devices. Each tile displays the
current status of the device and whether control is currently enabled. For variable speed devices, the current
speed will also be displayed. The type of device is indicated by the symbol. The different types of devices are:
Fans
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Condenser fan tile
Pumps
fig.27:
Condenser water pump tile
Touching any tile will open the Main Tab of the Condenser Screen, detailed in Section 2.6.2, page 28 below.
2.6.2
Main tab
This screen is used to display the current status and control parameters of the compressor sequencer and
individual devices. The display will change depending on whether it is currently showing the status of the
sequencer or an individual device.
When the sequencer tile is touched, the main tab will display the screen shown below:
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fig.28:
User interface
Condenser
Main condenser tab (Condenser sequencer)
1. Sequencer information
This tile displays the current status, set point and control value of the sequencer.
2. Device enabled
This switch is used to toggle whether or not the condenser squencing is currently permitted to run.
3. Control parameters
This table contains the parameters used during condenser sequencing. The values may be manually
changed by touching a row.
When a device tile is touched, the main tab display will instead appear as shown below.
fig.29:
Main condenser tab (Condenser device)
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1. Device information
This tile displays the name, current status, set point and control value of the selected device. The current
speed will also be displayed here for variable speed devices.
2. Device enabled
This switch is used to toggle whether or not the device is currently permitted to run.
3. Control parameters
This table contains parameters containing basic information regarding the selected condenser. The values
may be manually changed by touching a row.
Touching the Main tab displayed at the top of the screen will bring up the display corresponding to the most
recently selected tile. If no tile has been previously selected in the Overview tab, the panel will bring up the
information of the condenser sequencer by default.
2.6.3
fig.30:
Schedule tab
Condenser schedule tab
This screen is used to display and modify the condenser sequencer schedule. The main portion of the display
contains the currently selected control schedule, which is displayed in table format with each condenser device
assigned to a column and each row corresponding to a different step. The sequencer supports four independent
schedules, each containing up to fifty steps. The components of the display are:
1.
Schedule information
This section contains the user defined name for the currently selected schedule, the target set point
and the current condenser status.
2.
Control value
This section displays the current value of the condenser control value.
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Condenser
Hide/ show timers

This button controls whether or not the three initial columns of the schedule table, containing the
time delays used while the sequencer is running automatically, are displayed.
4.
Schedule selection
This drop down list is used to select which schedule is currently displayed.
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Schedule table
This table displays all steps that will be executed by the condenser sequencer during normal panel
operation.
fig.31:
Condenser schedule table
a. Current step
This icon indicates which step is currently being executed by the sequencer.
b. Previous timer
This column contains the period of time that the sequencer will wait before changing steps once
it has been instructed to switch to the previous step. This column will not appear if the Hide
Timers button has been clicked.
c.
Soak timer
This column contains the period of time that the sequencer must remain on the current step
before determining if it should step ahead to the next step, step back to the previous step, or
remain on the current step. This column will not appear if the Hide Timers button has been
clicked.
d. Next timer
it has been instructed to switch to the next step. This column will not appear if the Hide Timers
button has been clicked.
e. Condenser devices
These columns each correspond to an individual condenser device. The contents of each cell
dictate what action the device will take during the associated step. The options are:
Run
This option is available for single speed fans and pumps. It will cause the device to activate
during the associated step.
Stop
This option is available for all devices. It will cause the device to deactivate during the
associated step.
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Condenser
This option is only available for variable speed devices. Whenever it is selected, the device
will continue to run at its current speed during the associated step.
Auto
This option is only available for variable speed devices. Whenever it is selected, a
percentage value may be entered, corresponding to a percent of the devices maximum
speed. The device adjusts its speed automatically to match the chosen value and continue
to make adjustments to maintain the chosen value during the associated step.
6.
Control buttons
fig.32:
Condenser control buttons
These buttons are used to control the sequencer. The buttons are:
a. Auto
As long as this button is illuminated, the sequencer will run automatically based on the values
entered in the three timer columns.
b. Hold
As long as this button is illuminated, the sequencer will remain on the currently selected step.
c.
Next
When this button is touched, the sequencer will immediately switch from the current step to the
next step below it in the table. If the sequencer is already on the final step, touching this button
will have no effect.
d. Previous
previous step above it in the table. If the sequencer is already on the first step, touching this
button will have no effect.
The values in the table display may be modified by touching the appropriate cell of the table.
Whenever a cell containing a time is touched, the sub-window below will be displayed.
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fig.33:
Condenser timer control display
The value of the timer may be changed with the number pad, and the units may be changed with
the drop down list in the middle. If the Apply to all Timers box is checked, any change made to one
timer will affect all timers in the same column. The arrow keys may be used to navigate through the
table.
Whenever a cell in a condenser device column is touched, the sub window will instead appear as
shown below:
fig.34:
Condenser device control display
The state the condenser should enter in the given step may be selected in the central options block.
For certain options which require a percentage of the maximum capacity to be specified, the second
options block will be enabled. A percentage between 0% and 100 %, incremented in values of 5%,
may be selected from this list.
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2.7.1
fig.35:
User interface
Sequencer
Overview tab
Sequencer overview tab
This screen contains a tile display which represents the compressor sequencing system. The blue tiles located
on the left side of the display represent the individual control levels and display the current status, set point,
control value, current step and number of compressor devices for each. A sample control level tile is shown
below.
fig.36:
Control level tile
All other tiles represent individual compressors. Each tile contains the compressor name, its current status and
the control value. The number in the upper right hand corner of the tile indicates which control level the
compressor is associated with. A sample compressor tile is shown below.
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Compressor device tile
The color of the tile is dependent on the current state of the compressor. The colors are:
Gray
This color indicates that the associated compressor is not currently communicating
with the panel.
Dark green
This color indicates that the associated compressor is currently stopped.
Light green
This color indicates that the associated compressor is currently running.
Yellow
This color indicates that the associated compressor is currently in a Warning state.
Red
This color indicates that the associated compressor is currently in a Shutdown state.
Compressor tiles may be added or removed from the display using the buttons in the bottom right hand corner of
the tile display. Clicking the Add button will bring up the sub window shown below, which may be used to
configure a new compressor.
fig.38:
Add compressor display
1. This panel
This switch is used to select whether the control for the associated compressor is local to the panel or if the
sequencer can only control the compressor remotely through a network connection.
2. Brand ID
This drop down list is used to select the type of panel associated with the tile. This field will only be enabled
if the This Panel switch is disabled.
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3. IP address
This text box is used to enter the network location where the local panel controlling the compressor may be
found. This field will only be enabled if the This Panel switch is disabled.
4. Compressor selection
This drop down list is used to select the number of the compressor. The options are dependent on the type
of panel affiliated with the compressor.
5. Level
This drop down list is used to select which of the available control levels the compressor will be sequenced
on. Any level that is currently enabled will appear in the options.
6. Unit ID
This drop down list is used to select the Modbus ID of the panel. This option will only be used if the
sequencer utilizes an Ethernet to Serial communication convertor.
7. Device tag
This drop down list is used to select the name that will be associated with the compressor.
Clicking any tile will open the main tab for the compressor sequencer as detailed in Section 2.7.2, page 37.
2.7.2
Main tab
This screen is used to display the current status and control parameters of the compressor sequencer and
individual devices. The display will change depending on whether it is currently showing the status of a control
level or a specific compressor.
When a control level tile is touched, the main tab will display the screen shown below:
fig.39:
Main sequencer tab (Control level)
1. Control level information

This tile displays the current status, set point, current step and control value of the control level.
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2. Level enabled
This switch is used to toggle whether or not compressors on the selected level are currently permitted to be
sequenced.
3. Control Parameters
This table contains the parameters used during compressor sequencing. The values may be manually
changed by touching a row.
4. Arrow Buttons
These buttons may be used to navigate between the displays for each control level.
When a device tile is touched, the main tab display will instead appear as shown below.
fig.40:
Main sequencer tab (Compressor device)
1. Device information
This tile displays the Name, current status, set point and control value of the selected device. The color of
the tile is dependent on the current status of the compressor. Refer back to Section 2.7.1, page 35 for a list
of the colors and their meanings.
2. Device enabled
This switch is used to toggle whether or not the Device is currently permitted to run.
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3. Compressor device
This section contains the information that was entered when the compressor in question was added to the
overview display. Refer back to Section 2.7.1, page 35 for the functions of each field. The fields are:
This panel
Brand ID
IP address
Compressor selection
Level
Unit ID
Device Name
4. Arrow buttons
These buttons may be used to navigate between all compressor devices.
Touching the Main tab displayed at the top of the screen will bring up the display corresponding to the most
recently selected tile. If no tile has been previously selected in the Overview tab, the panel will bring up the
information of the compressor sequencer by default.
2.7.3
fig.41:
Schedule Tab
Sequencer Schedule Tab
This screen is used to display and modify the control behavior of the compressor sequencer. The main portion of
the display contains the control schedule, which is displayed in table format with each compressor device
assigned to a column and each row corresponding to a different step. The sequencer supports up to fifty steps.
The components of the display are:
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Current Level
This section contains the user defined name for the currently selected level, the target set point and
the current level status.
2.
Control value
This section displays the current control value of the level.
3.
Hide/ show timers

This button controls whether or not the three initial columns of the schedule table, containing the
time delays used while the sequencer is running automatically, are displayed.
4.
Level Selection
This drop down list is used to select which level is currently displayed.
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Schedule table
This table displays all steps that will be executed by the compressor sequencer on the currently
selected level during normal panel operation.
fig.42:
Sequencer Schedule Table
a. Current step
This icon indicates which step is currently being executed by the sequencer.
b. Previous timer
it has been instructed to switch to the previous step. This column will not appear if the Hide
Timers button has been clicked.
c.
Soak timer
This column contains the period of time that the sequencer must remain on the current step
before determining if it should step ahead to the next step, step back to the previous step, or
remain on the current step. This column will not appear if the Hide Timers button has been
clicked.
d. Next timer
it has been instructed to switch to the next step. This column will not appear if the Hide Timers
button has been clicked.
e. Compressor Devices
These columns each correspond to an individual compressor on the currently selected level.
The contents of each cell dictate what action the device will take during the associated step.
The options are:
Stop
This option will cause the compressor to deactivate during the associated step.
Stop With Wait on Drive Timers

This option will cause the compressor to stop if the period of time determined by the motor
start to start timer has fully elapsed. If the timer has not fully elapsed, the sequencer will
wait for the timer to finish before instructing the compressor to stop.
Load
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This option will cause the compressor to increase its capacity during the associated step.
Unload
This option will cause the compressor to decrease its capacity during the associated step.
Auto
This option will cause the compressor to automatically take steps to maintain a specific
percent capacity. The compressor will automatically load or unload to maintain the chosen
value during the associated step.
Hold
This option will cause the compressor to remain at a selected capacity during the
associated step.
Standby
This option will cause the compressor to monitor all other compressors on the same level. If
any monitored compressor enters a shutdown state or cannot be started remotely, the
compressor will start. If multiple compressors are in standby mode at the same time, the
compressor that is most similar to the failed or inaccessible compressor will start.
6.
Control buttons
fig.43:
Sequencer Control Buttons
These buttons are used to control the operating mode sequencer. The buttons are:
a. Auto
As long as this button is illuminated, the sequencer will run automatically based on the values
entered in the three timer columns.
b. Hold
As long as this button is illuminated, the sequencer will remain on the currently selected step.
c.
Next
next step below it in the table. If the sequencer is already on the final step, touching this button
will have no effect.
d. Previous
previous step above it in the table. If the sequencer is already on the first step, touching this
button will have no effect.
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The values in the table display may be modified by touching the appropriate cell of the table.
Whenever a cell containing a time is touched, the sub-window below will be displayed.
fig.44:
Sequencer Timer Control Display
The value of the timer may be changed with the number pad, and the units may be changed with
the drop down list in the middle. If the Apply to all Timers box is checked, any change made to one
timer will affect all timers in the same column. The arrow keys may be used to navigate through the
table.
Whenever a cell in a condenser device column is touched, the sub window will instead appear as
shown below:
fig.45:
Compressor Device Control Display
The state the compressor should enter in the given step may be selected in the central options
block. For certain options which require a percentage of the maximum capacity to be specified, the
second options block will be enabled. A percentage between 0% and 100 %, incremented in values
of 5%, may be selected from this list.
2.8
Service
The service screen contains five tabs that are used to monitor and maintain the panel.
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2.8.1
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I/O Status Tab
I/O Status tab display
This tab is used to display the current layout of the I/O system. Additionally, output slices may be forced to
specific values, but this functionality may only be accessed by a user with service level or higher permissions.
The current status of the I/O system may be viewed through the LED indicators shown in the upper portions of
each slice. Slices that do not transmit or receive I/O signals, such as power and end slices are grayed out in the
display. Any other slice may be clicked to display a detailed view like the ones shown below.
The scopes shown on the outer edges of all the displays illustrate the raw signal received or transmitted by each
point.
Warning!
Caution should be exercised when forcing the value of outputs within the I/O status tab.
Forcing a module to an improper value may cause harm to personnel or damage to
equipment. If in doubt, contact trained personnel.
Hint!
If outputs are forced, the module will return to its original value after a thirty minute interval.
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Service
Sample digital input slice display
The above image displays the detailed view of a digital input slice. Each channel that is configured to receive an
input signal will display its name to the side of the image. Unassigned channels will be blank. A channel
receiving an energized signal will be illuminated green while a de-energized signal will cause the channel to
appear gray.
fig.48:
Sample digital output slice display
The above image displays the detailed view of a digital output slice. Each channel that is configured to transmit
an output signal will display its name to the side of the image. Unassigned channels will be blank. A channel
transmitting an energized signal will be illuminated green while a de-energized signal will cause the channel to
appear gray. Output may be controlled automatically through the program or manually by a user with service
level or higher permissions. To enable manual control, the switch displayed next to the channel must be
touched. While a channel is in manual mode, its state may be changed by touching the LED on the display.
fig.49:
Compressor motor start notification
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Compressor Motor Start outputs may not be switched into manual mode, but they may be pulsed using the
button next to the channel. When the button is touched, the warning shown to the right will appear in the upper
right hand corner, which will warn the user to verify that the motor is uncoupled from the compressor before the
starter is pulsed. Touching the button next to the notification will then energize the motor starter for two seconds.
fig.50:
Sample analog input slice display
The above image displays the detailed view of an analog input slice. Each channel that is configured to receive
an input signal will display its name to the side of the image. Unassigned channels will be blank. The current
value read at each input will be displayed below the name of the channel.
fig.51:
Sample analog output slice display
The above image displays the detailed view of an analog output slice. Each channel that is configured to
transmit an output signal will display its name to the side of the image. Unassigned channels will be blank.
Output may be controlled automatically through the program or manually by a user with service level or higher
permissions using the drop down list displayed below the name of the channel. The options in the drop down list
include Auto and manual output values measured in mA. The manual values range from 0 mA to 20 mA in
increments of 4 mA.
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User interface
Service
Touch Panel Tab
This tab contains a number of functions used for panel maintenance.
fig.52:
Touch panel tab display
fig.53:
Wash down icon
1.
Wash Down
This feature allows the user to clean the screen without accidentally making changes to the panel. When
this button is touched, the screen will become blank except for the button displayed above, which will
appear in the upper left hand corner of the display. Each time the button is touched, it will move to
another location on the screen. The button will cycle through five locations on the screen. Once the
button has moved through all of its locations, touching it again will exit the wash down screen and return
the user to the main Touch Panel screen. Alternatively, the panel will automatically exit the wash down
screen if five minutes have elapsed since the screen was opened.
2.
Calibrate Touch Screen

This feature is used if the touch screen is not properly registering the location touched by the user. This
feature may only be accessed by a user with Service level or higher permissions. When this button is
touched, the screen become blank and a crosshair will appear in the upper left hand corner. Tapping the
crosshair will cause it to move to a new location. This pattern will continue as the crosshair moves
through a total of sixteen locations, ending in the bottom right hand corner of the display. A message box
will then prompt the user to choose whether to save the new calibration data.
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Lamp Test
Holding this button will turn on all lamps connected to the panel. This function is used to ensure that all
lamps and their associated wiring are working properly.
4.
Move Commissioned Files

This button is used during startup once the panel has been installed. When this button is pressed, the
panel will clear out all erroneous data, warning and log reports generated during the installation process.
This button may only be used once, and only a user with Service level or higher permissions may access
it.
Hint!
It is mandatory to press the Move Commissioned Files button once installation of the
panel has been completed.
2.9
Panel Settings
The Panel Settings screen is used to customize the appearance and display of the GEA Omni panel. The
options are divided across four tabs which are detailed below.
2.9.1
fig.54:
Localization Tab
Localization tab display
This tab contains options that may be changed to make the panel more convenient to use based on panel
location. There are seven sections as detailed below.
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1. Language
This section contains a single drop down list containing all supported languages. A change in this field will
trigger a corresponding change to all of the text within the panel.
2. Units
This section contains three drop down lists, one each for pressure, temperature and length. The selections in
these fields will change the units displayed after any value of the appropriate type.
3. Date and Time
This section contains two drop down boxes which may be used to change the current date and time
displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the panel. The drop down box on the left is used to input the
current date and the drop down box on the right is used to enter the current time.
4. Date and Time Format
This section contains two drop down lists which may be used to select how the date and time is displayed on
the panel. The list on the left is used to select whether the date is displayed mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy or
yyyy/mm/dd, and the list on the right is used to select whether the time is displayed in twelve or twenty-four
hour format.
5. Theme
This section contains a single drop down list which is used to select the color display for the panel. The
default choice, Indoor/Dark displays white text on a dark gray background, while Outdoor/Light displays
black text on a white background.
6. Screen Saver Timeout
This section contains a single drop down list which is used to select the amount of time that the panel may
remain idle before switching to the screen saver. The options are 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes. This option
may only be changed by a user with service level or higher permissions.
7. Historical Trend Interval
This section contains a single drop down list which is used to select for what amount of time the panel will
wait before adding a new set of data to the historical display. The options are 1, 2, 5 and 10 minutes. This
option may only be changed by a user with service level or higher permissions.
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Network Tab
Network tab display
This tab is used to display the status of the panels network connections. It also allows the user to modify certain
settings. These options may only be modified by a user with service level or higher permissions.
1. Customer Network
This section displays the current network connection, if applicable. The switch displayed in this section is
used to select whether DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is enabled. If DHCP is enabled, the
panel will automatically search for a network connection and will fill in the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and DNS Server fields without user input. If DCHP is disabled, the values in these fields must be
entered manually. If the panel successfully connects to the chosen network, the title of this section will
display Customer Network Connected. Otherwise, it will display Customer Network Disconnected.
Hint!
The IP Address Range 192.168.254.0 through 192.168.254.255 is reserved for the I/O Ethernet
network Setup. To ensure the functionality of both networks, do not use this range for the
customer LAN Connection.
2. I/O Network
This section is used to display the IP Address and MAC Address of the panels I/O network coupler, if
applicable. These values may not be modified and are only visible for users with access level of Service or
higher. If the panel successfully connects to an appropriate network location, the title of this section will
display I/O Network Connected. Otherwise, it will display I/O Network Disconnected.
3. VNC Server Settings
This section is used to select whether a user may remotely log into the panel using VNC and whether a
password is required to do so. This section contains two switches. The switch on the left toggles whether
VNC client access is enabled for the panel and the switch on the right toggles whether a password is
required. If a password is required, it may be changed by typing a new password into the Password and
Confirm Password fields and touching the Change Password button below.
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4. Serial Port Settings

This section allows the user to modify the serial communication settings of the panel. The available protocols
are Motor Starter Communication, Modbus RTU and Allen Bradley DF1. Five additional drop down lists are
provided which allow the user to select the Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bit, Stop Bit and Node Number for the
communication.
Hint!
The Motor Starter Communication protocol is only available if it has been enabled in the
configuration.
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3.1
Control parameters are displayed on the main Omni Compressor screen detailed in Section 2.5.1, page 25.
Below is a list of all control parameters and a brief description of their function.
3.1.1
Capacity Control
The panel supports three sets of capacity parameters. For a user with Service level or higher permissions, all
three sets of capacity control parameters will be visible. For a user with Operator level permissions, the set
displayed is dependent on the Control Mode parameter detailed in the Control group below, and the other two
will be hidden.
Parameter
Units
Minimum
Maximum
Name
Text Entry See Description
Control Signal
Selection See Description
Default
Set Point
Dependent on Control Signal. Refer to Panel Data Report
Dead Band
Proportional Band
Automatic Start/ Stop

Automatic Start
Automatic Start Delay
Automatic Stop

Seconds
5s
1800 s
5s
Automatic Stop Delay
Seconds
5s
1800 s
5s
Load Pulse Period
Seconds
1s
20 s
4s
Unload Pulse Period
Seconds
1s
20 s
4s
Minimum Capacity Slide Position
Percent
0%
See Description
0%
Maximum Capacity Slide Position
Percent
See Description
100 %
100 %
Ramp Rate Per Minute
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1. Name
This parameter contains the name used to identify the specific set of capacity control parameters. The user
may modify it by entering a desired text string into this parameter.
2. Control Signal
This parameter is used to set which input will be monitored to control the capacity slide valve of the
compressor. The options are:
Suction Pressure
Suction Pressure as Temperature
Inlet Temperature
Outlet Temperature
Discharge Pressure
Discharge Pressure as Temperature
Remote Capacity Slide
Remote Temperature
Remote Pressure
Hint!
If this parameter is changed to an option with a different unit type, the Set point, Dead Band
and Proportional Band will be reset to their default values.
3. Set Point
This parameter is used to choose the desired value at which the compressor will attempt to maintain the
control signal. The user may change this parameter by entering a new value with the keypad. The maximum
value, minimum value and units of the parameter are dependent on the chosen control signal:
Pressure
Indicated in the panel pressure units as selected in the Panel Settings screen.
Temperature
Indicated in the panel temperature units as selected in the Panel Settings screen.

Indicated in percent.
4. Dead Band
This parameter is used to define a range above and below the set point within which no capacity control
adjustments will be made. This functionality is illustrated in the Instruction Manual . The maximum value,
minimum value and units of the parameter are dependent on the chosen control signal:
Pressure
Temperature

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5. Proportional Band
This parameter is used to define a range above and below the set point within which the width of the
capacity control pulses is reduced to avoid overshooting or undershooting the set point. This functionality is
illustrated in the Instruction Manual . The maximum value, minimum value and units of the parameter are
dependent on the chosen control signal:
Pressure
Temperature

6. Automatic Start Stop

This parameter is used to select whether the panel is permitted to run and stop the compressor automatically
to maintain the control signal. While the parameter is set to Enabled, an A will appear in the upper left hand
corner of the Start button.
7. Automatic Start
This parameter is used to select the control signal value at which the compressor will attempt to start. This
parameter is only visible if the Automatic Start Stop parameter is set to Enabled. The maximum value,
minimum value and units of the parameter are dependent on the chosen Control Signal:
Pressure
Temperature

8. Automatic Start Delay

This parameter is used to select the period of time that must elapse after the conditions to automatically start
the compressor are met before it will be permitted to start. In most circumstances the control signal must
exceed the value of the Automatic Start parameter. The exception is when the control signal is set to
Discharge Pressure, where the value must instead remain below the Automatic Start parameter. This
parameter is only visible if the Automatic Start Stop parameter is set to Enabled. The value is measured in
seconds.
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9. Automatic Stop
This parameter is used to select the control signal value at which the compressor will stop. This parameter is
only visible if the Automatic Start Stop parameter is set to Enabled. The maximum value, minimum value and
units of the parameter are dependent on the chosen control signal:
Pressure
Temperature

10. Automatic Stop Delay

This parameter is used to select the period of time that must elapse after the conditions to automatically stop
the compressor are met before it will be permitted to start. In most circumstances the control signal must
remain below the value of the Automatic Start parameter. The exception is when the control signal is set to
Discharge Pressure, where the value must instead exceed the Automatic Start parameter. This parameter is
only visible if the Automatic Start Stop parameter is set to Enabled. The value is measured in seconds.
11. Load Pulse Period
This parameter is used to select the period of time that will elapse between the start of pulse signals while
the compressor is loading and the control signal is within the range defined by the proportional band. The
proximity of the control signal value to the set point determines for which portion of the period the
compressor will be loading. The value is measured in seconds.
12. Unload Pulse Period
This parameter is used to select the period of time that will elapse between the start of pulse signals while
the compressor is unloading and the control signal is within the range defined by the proportional band. The
proximity of the control signal value to the set point determines for which portion of the period the
compressor will be unloading. The value is measured in seconds.
13. Minimum Capacity Slide Position
This parameter is used to select the lowest allowable value for the capacity slide valve during normal
operation. If the value drops below this value, the compressor will load until the minimum position is reached
unless a capacity limitation is active. The maximum value of this parameter is the current value of the
Maximum Capacity Slide Position parameter. The parameter may only be manually changed from the panel
while it is operating in Local mode. If the panel is operating in remote mode, changes to this value must be
made through the sequence control. The value is measured in percent.
14. Maximum Capacity Slide Position
This parameter is used to select the highest allowable value for the capacity slide valve during normal
operation. If the value rises above this value, the compressor will unload until the maximum position is
reached unless a capacity limitation is active. The minimum value of this parameter is the current value of
the Minimum Capacity Slide Position parameter. The value is measured in percent.
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15. Ramp Rate per Minute

This parameter is used to select how quickly the set point approaches its chosen value after startup. The
value indicates the change per minute, and the maximum value, minimum value and units of the parameter
are dependent on the chosen control signal:
Pressure
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Control
Control
Parameter
Units
Minimum
Maximum
Control Mode
Control Mode Select By Digital

Input
Set Point Location
Remote Set Point Units
Default
Maximum Capacity Slide to Allow

Start Override
Percent
0%
100 %
70 %
Maximum Capacity Slide to Allow

Start
Percent
0%
100 %
5%
Capacity Slide Failed to Unload

Shutdown Timer
Seconds
35 s
600 s
180 s
Capacity Control Delay
Seconds
0s
120 s
15 s
Sequencer Overwrite Local

Capacity Parameters
Zero Load Shutdown Timer

Seconds
0s
600 s
External Capacity Mode
External Capacity Control Interface
Suction Check Valve Close Assist

Pulse Timer
Control Mode After Shutdown
Seconds
5s
120 s
120 s
10 s
1. Control Mode
This parameter is used to select which set of Capacity Control parameters is used by the panel. Whichever
set of parameters is selected here will be the visible set shown in the Capacity Control section above. The
options are:
Capacity Control 1
Capacity Control 2
Capacity Control 3
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2. Control Mode Select By Digital Input

This parameter is used to select whether the capacity control mode is selected using a parameter or a Digital
Input point. If a Digital Input point is used, the compressor will be limited to Capacity Control 1 on a deenergized signal, and Capacity Control 2 on an energized signal. The parameter will only be visible if the Set
Point Selection Digital Input option is enabled in the panel configuration. The options are:
Enabled
Disabled
3. Set Point Location

This parameter is used to select whether the capacity control set point is taken from the selected set of
Capacity Control parameters or from a Remote device. The options are:
Local
Remote
4. Remote Set Point Units

This parameter is used to select the units of measurement that will be used for remote set point control. The
parameter will only be visible if the Remote Set Point option is enabled in the panel configuration. The
options are:
Pressure
Temperature
Slide Valve
5. Maximum Capacity Slide To Allow Start Override

For GEA Grasso Small and Medium compressors, if the compressor capacity slide position remains above
the Maximum Capacity Slide To Allow Start parameter during the period of time dictated by the Capacity
Slide Failed to Unload Shutdown Timer, the panel will compare the slide position to this value. If the capacity
slide position is greater than this value for the duration of the Capacity Slide Failed to Unload Shutdown
Timer, a shutdown will be issued. The value is measured in percent.
6. Maximum Capacity Slide To Allow Start
This parameter is used to select the maximum allowable position of the capacity slide when the compressor
is instructed to start. If the capacity slide position is above this parameter when a start signal is received, the
compressor will unload until the slide position has dropped below the parameter before allowing the
compressor to start. The compressor will also unload to this position after the compressor is stopped. The
value is measured in percent.
7. Capacity Slide Failed to Unload Shutdown Timer
This parameter is used to select the amount of time the panel will wait for the compressor to unload, either
before starting or after stopping, before a Capacity Slide Failed to Unload Shutdown will be annunciated.
The value is measured in seconds.
8. Capacity Control Delay
This parameter is used to select the period of time that will elapse between the compressor starting and
capacity control being enabled. The value is measured in seconds.
9. Sequencer Overwrite Local Capacity Parameters
This parameter is used to select whether the local capacity control parameters may be overwritten by
parameters from an external sequencer.
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10. Zero Load Shutdown Timer

This parameter is used to select the period of time that the capacity slide position may remain at the zero
load percentage before a shutdown condition will be annunciated. The value is measured in seconds.
11. External Capacity Mode
This parameter is used to determines if the external capacity exerts direct control over the load/unload
solenoids or simply communicates the need for increased or decreased capacity to the compressor. The
options are:
Direct Pulse Control
Indirect Pulse Control
12. External Capacity Control Mode Interface

This parameter is used to select the method of communication used between the panel and any remote
capacity control devices. The options are:
Network
Hard Wired
13. Suction Check Valve Close Assist Pulse Timer

This parameter is used to select the length of the control pulses used to operate close assist feature of the
motorized suction check valve. The parameter will only be visible if the Suction Check Valve Close Assist
option in the compressor configuration is set to Normally Open Pulsed or Normally Closed Pulsed. The value
is measured in seconds.
14. Control Mode After Shutdown
This parameter is used to select whether the compressor will be permitted to resume operation in remote
mode following a shutdown condition. The options are:
Enabled
Disabled
3.2
Operating Data is displayed on the main Omni Compressor screen detailed in Section 2.5.1, page 25. Below is a
list of standard operating variables and a brief description of their functions.
3.2.1
Analog Inputs/ Outputs

Hint!
The assignment of the data points is dependent on the configuration. Check the electrical
connection diagram to identify the exact layout of the data points.
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Value
Description
Suction Pressure
This value displays the reading of the suction pressure transducer. The value is
displayed in the current pressure units of the panel.
Discharge Pressure
This value displays the reading of the discharge pressure transducer. The value is
Oil Pressure
This value displays the reading of the oil pressure transducer. The value is
Oil Filter Pressure
This value displays the reading of the oil filter pressure transducer. This point will
only be displayed if the oil filter is configured with a single pressure transducer.
Depending on configuration options, this may be either an input or output
transducer.
Oil Filter Inlet Pressure
This value displays the reading of the oil filter pressure transducer. This point will
only be displayed if the oil filter is configured with both an input and output
transducer. The value is displayed in the current pressure units of the panel.
Oil Filter Outlet Pressure
This value displays the reading of the pressure transducer located at the oil filter
outlet valve. This point will only be displayed if the oil filter is configured with both
an input and output transducer. The value is displayed in the current pressure
units of the panel.
Suction Temperature
This value displays the reading of the suction temperature sensor. The value is
displayed in the current temperature units of the panel.
Discharge Temperature
This value displays the reading of the discharge temperature sensor. The value is
Oil Temperature
This value displays the reading of the oil temperature sensor. The value is
Oil Separator
Temperature
This value displays the reading of the oil separator temperature sensor. The value
is displayed in the current temperature units of the panel.
Capacity Slide Position
This value displays the current reading of the capacity slide position sensor. The
value is displayed in percent. This point may monitor either a 4-20 mA signal or a
potentiometer input.
Volume Slide Position
This value displays the current reading of the volume slide position sensor. The
value is measured in percent. This point may monitor either a 4-20 mA signal or a
potentiometer input.
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Value
Description
Primary Slide Position or

Swept Volume in %
This value displays the current reading of the primary slide position or swept
volume. It is used for applications were an analog output module is provided to
retransmit the current reading of the primary slide position sensor. The value is
measured in percent. The default location for the module is dependent on where
the panel was configured.
Motor Current
This value displays the current reading of the compressor motor current sensor.
The value is measured in Amps. It will not appear on a slice if Motor Starter
Communication is enabled in the configuration. This point may monitor either a
4-20 mA signal or a current transformer input.
3.2.2
Standard Calculated Values

Hint!
These entries in the operating data table are not tied to a default position in the I/O system.
They are calculated by the system.
Value
Description
Loop time
This value represents the amount of time the system requires to execute all
custom logic once and update all inputs and outputs. The value is measured in
seconds.
Oil Filter Differential
This value displays the calculated differential in the oil filter. The calculation used
is dependent on the compressors configuration. The value is measured in the
current pressure units of the panel.
Oil Differential
This value displays the calculated oil differential in the compressor. The calculation
used is dependent on the compressors configuration. The value is measured in
the current pressure units of the panel.
Motor Current
This value displays the value of the motor current as read through the motor
starter communication. It will not be visible if Motor Starter communication has not
been enabled in the configuration. The value is measured in Amps.
Cycle On Timer
This value displays the remaining time before the compressor will restart
automatically. It will only be visible if Automatic Start/Stop is enabled in the
configuration. The value is measured in seconds.
Cycle Off Timer
This value displays the remaining time before the compressor will stop
automatically. It will only be visible if Automatic Start/Stop is enabled in the
configuration. The value is measured in seconds.
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Value
Description
Motor Start to Start Timer
This value displays the remaining time that must elapse after the compressor is
started before it may be safely started again. The value is measured in seconds.
Motor Stop To Start Timer
This value displays the remaining time that must elapse after the compressor is
stopped before it may be safely started again. The value is measured in seconds.
Oil Drain Timer
This value displays the remaining time that the compressor must wait for oil to
drain from the system before the compressor may be safely started. The value is
measured in seconds.
Accumulated Run Time

Hours
This value displays the total amount of time the compressor has run. The value is
measured in hours.
Capacity Percentage
This value displays the current reading of the capacity slide. The value is
measured in percent.
kWh Demand
This value displays the currently estimated kWh demand of the compressor. The
value is measured in kWh.
3.2.3
Digital Inputs/ Outputs

Hint!
The assignment of the data points is dependent on the configuration. Check the electrical
connection diagram to identify the exact layout of the data points.
Value
Description
Emergency Stop
This input monitors the status of the Emergency Stop switch. It will be energized
for normal panel operation. If this input ever becomes de-energized, an
Emergency Stop shutdown will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
Compressor Interlock
This input monitors the status of the compressor run feedback module. It will be
energized while the compressor is running, and de-energized while the
compressor is stopped. If this input ever becomes de-energized while the
compressor is running, or energized while the compressor is stopped, an interlock
alarm condition will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
Oil Pump Interlock
This input monitors the status of the oil pump run feedback module. It will be
energized while the oil pump is running, and de-energized while the oil pump is
stopped. If this input ever becomes de-energized while the oil pump is running, or
energized while the oil pump is stopped, an interlock alarm condition will be
triggered. The states are On or Off.
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Value
Description
External Unload
This input monitors the status of a remote compressor control device. This module
will only be used if the panel is operating in Remote Mode. It will be energized to
remotely instruct the compressor to unload, and de-energized at all other times.
The states are On or Off.
External Load
remotely instruct the compressor to load, and de-energized at all other times. The
states are On or Off.
External Start/Stop
remotely instruct the compressor to start, and de-energized to instruct it to stop.
Start Permissive
This input monitors whether the compressor is currently allowed to start. As long
as it is energized, the compressor may start normally, otherwise any instruction to
start will be ignored. The states are On or Off.
Low Oil Level
This input monitors an oil level float switch. It will be energized for normal
operation of the panel, and will only de-energize if the oil level falls below the level
of the switch. The states are On or Off.
Aux Shutdown #1
This input monitors a miscellaneous shutdown condition for the compressor. It will
be energized for normal panel operation. If this input ever becomes de-energized,
a shutdown annunciation will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
Aux Warning
This input monitors a miscellaneous warning condition for the compressor. It will
a warning annunciation will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
Set Point Select
This input is used to control which set point is currently being used. This module
will only be enabled if the compressor is configured for multiple set points. Set
point 2 will be enabled if the module is energized, and set point 1 will be enabled if
it is de-energized. The states are On or Off.
Auxiliary Shutdown #2
This input monitors a miscellaneous shutdown condition for the compressor. It will
a shutdown annunciation will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
Aux Warning #2
This input monitors a miscellaneous warning condition for the compressor. It will
a warning annunciation will be triggered. The states are On or Off.
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Value
Description
Compressor Motor Start
This output activates the starter for the compressor motor. It will energize when the
compressor is instructed to start, and will be de-energized at all other times. The
states are On or Off.
Oil Pump Motor Start
This output activates the starter for the oil pump motor. It will be energized
whenever the oil pump is instructed to run, and will be de-energized at all other
times. The states are On or Off.
Load Solenoid
This output activates the compressor load solenoid. It will be energized whenever
the compressor is loading the solenoid, and will be de-energized at all other times.
Unload Solenoid
This output activates the compressor unload solenoid. It will be energized

whenever the compressor is unloading the solenoid, and will be de-energized at all
other times. The states are On or Off.
Shutdown Status
This output signalizes whether the panel has entered a shutdown state. It will be
energized for normal panel operation and will de-energize any time a shutdown
condition is annunciated. The states are On or Off.
Ready For Remote
This output signalizes whether the compressor is currently permitted to run via
external control from a remote device. It will be energized when remote mode is
permitted and disabled at all other times. The states are On or Off.
Oil Cooling
This output activates the oil cooing solenoid. It will be energized whenever the oil
cooling should be energized as determined by the type of oil cooling system, and
de-energized at any other time. The states are On or Off.
Unloaded Start
This output activates the solenoid of the compressor unload cycle. The states are
On or Off.
Oil Separator Heater
This output activates the heater for the oil separator. It will be energized during
compressor standstill. The states are On or Off.
Warning Status
This output signalizes whether the panel has entered a warning state. It will be
energized for normal panel operation and will de-energize any time a warning
condition is annunciated. The states are On or Off.
This output signalizes whether the motor start to start timer is currently active. It
Motor Start To Start Timer
will be energized while the timer is running and de-energized at all other times.
Active
Green/White Lamp
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This output activates the white lamp on the panel light stack. The states are On or
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Value
Description
Yellow Lamp
This output activates the yellow lamp on the panel light stack. If the panel has
annunciated a warning condition, this point will be energized. Otherwise, it will be
de-energized. The states are On or Off.
Red Lamp
This output activates the red lamp on the panel light stack. If the panel has
annunciated a shutdown condition, this point will be energized. Otherwise, it will be
de-energized. The states are On or Off.
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Normal Operating States
This section details the four normal compressor states which the compressor may be in while a shutdown
condition has not been annunciated.
3.3.1
Stopped Description
This mode of operation indicates that the compressor is not running and automatic start is disabled. While the
panel is in this mode, the red STOP button will be solidly illuminated.
3.3.2
Starting Description
This mode of operation indicates that the compressor is in the process of starting. During this period, the
compressor will unload to its minimum position. The compressor will remain in this mode as long as the
conditions required for the compressor to start are not met and the compressor has not entered a shutdown
condition. While the panel is in this mode, the green START button will be blinking.
The starting sequence follows the steps displayed below:
1. Check Oil Pump Circulation (optional)
During this step, the panel will check that the oil temperature is greater than or equal to the value of the Oil
Pump Circulation Temperature Set Point. If the oil temperature does not meet this condition, the oil pump will
run to attempt to bring the temperature reading up to the appropriate value. If the temperature has not
reached the selected value after a period of time specified in the Oil Pump Circulation Shutdown Timer
parameter, a shutdown will be annunciated. This step will only be displayed if the Oil Pump Circulation Mode
parameter is set to Temperature.
2. Check Drive Conditions
During this step, the panel will check that the time periods specified for example in the Motor Start To Start
Timer and Motor Stop To Start Timer parameters have elapsed.
3. Check Oil Drain Timer
During this step, the panel will check whether the compressor must be drained of oil before being permitted
to start. If the oil must be drained, the compressor will wait until the time period specified in the Oil Drain
Timer parameter has elapsed.
4. Check Control Signal Cycling
During this step, the panel will check the conditions of the compressor to ensure that the control value is in a
valid state to start. This step will only be displayed if the Automatic Start Stop parameter is set to Enabled.
5. Check Permissive Start
During this step, the panel will wait for the permissive start signal to become energized.
6. Check Pump Down Build To Pressure
During this step, the compressor will wait until the compressor suction pressure has risen to an acceptable
value. This step will only be displayed if the Pump Down Mode is set to Automatic in the configuration.
7. Check Discharge Check Valve
During this step, the panel will check to ensure that the motorized discharge check valve, if applicable, has
opened within an acceptable period of time.
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8. Check Slide Position

During this step, the panel will ensure that the position of the capacity slide is below the value of the
Capacity Slide Allowed To Start parameter.
9. Retrofit Oil Drain Input Energized
During this step, the panel will wait for the compressor Oil Drain Input to become energized. This step will
only be displayed if the compressor Brand is set to a Hall with Internal/No Pump in the configuration.
10. Check Prelube Timer (optional)
During this step, the oil pump will be run for a period of time specified in the Oil Pump Prelube Timer
parameter. This step will not be displayed if the compressor is set to a Grasso in the configuration.
11. Check Oil Differential
During this step, the panel will check to ensure that the oil differential pressure is at an acceptable value.
12. Send Motor Start Signal
During this step, the panel will energize the compressor motor starter output.
13. Check Interlock
During this step, the panel will check to ensure that the motor starter interlock has become energized within
an appropriate amount of time and that the motor current reading is at an acceptable value.
3.3.3
Running Description
This mode of operation indicates that the compressor has successfully started. As long as it remains in this
mode, the compressor will operate normally as dictated by the capacity control parameters. While in this mode,
the green START button will be solidly illuminated.
3.3.4
Stopping Description
This mode of operation indicates that the compressor is in the process of stopping. During this period, the
compressor will unload to its minimum position before stopping the compressor. While the panel is in this mode,
the STOP button will be blinking.
The stopping sequence follows the steps displayed below:
1. Check Slide Position
During this step, the panel will ensure that the position of the capacity slide is below the value of the
Capacity Slide Allowed To Start parameter.
2. Send Motor Stop Signal
During this step, the panel will send the command to stop the compressor.
3. Check Interlock
During this step, the panel will check to ensure that the motor starter interlock has become de-energized
within an appropriate amount of time and that the motor current reading is at an acceptable value.
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ANNUNCIATIONS
Shutdowns
Shutdown annunciations are triggered when a condition occurs that requires the system to be disabled to protect
one or more of its components. Once a shutdown is annunciated, the user may acknowledge it at any time. An
acknowledged shutdown will clear if the issue that triggered it is resolved, but a shutdown that has not been
acknowledged will persist until a user marks it as acknowledged.
List and Description of Shutdowns
Shutdown
Explanation
Loss of Communications I/O

Network
This annunciation will be triggered if the panel loses its connection to an I/O
Bus Coupler.
Watchdog IO Network
This annunciation will be triggered if the panel is connected properly to an

I/O Bus Coupler, but one or more of the connected slices are not functioning
properly.
High Motor Current Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor motor current exceeds

the value entered in the High Motor Current Shutdown parameter for a period
of time defined in the High Motor Current Shutdown Timer parameter.
Sensor Failure Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the reading of a sensor is outside its

defined range. This annunciation will only be triggered if the failed sensor is
critical to the safe operation of the compressor.
High Motor Speed Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor motor speed exceeds

the value entered in the High Motor Speed Shutdown parameter.
Low Motor Speed Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor motor speed falls below
the value entered in the Low Motor Speed Shutdown parameter.
Low Motor Current Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor motor current falls

below the value entered in the Low Motor Current Shutdown parameter for a
period of time defined in the Low Motor Current Shutdown Timer parameter.
Capacity Slide Failed To

Unload
This annunciation will be triggered if, either before starting or after stopping,
the compressor has not unloaded to its minimum position for a time period in
excess of the value selected in the Capacity Slide Failed To Unload
Shutdown Timer parameter.
Low Suction Pressure

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the suction pressure reading of the

compressor drops below the value entered in the Low Suction Pressure
Shutdown parameter.
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Shutdown
Explanation
High Discharge Temperature

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge temperature reading of

the compressor exceeds the value entered in the High Discharge
Temperature Shutdown parameter.
High Discharge Pressure

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge pressure reading of the

compressor exceeds the value entered in the High Discharge Pressure
Shutdown parameter.
High Oil Separator

Temperature Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil separator temperature reading

exceeds the value of the High Oil Separator Temperature Shutdown
parameter. This shutdown will only be annunciated if the compressor is in the
starting or running states.
Low Oil Separator Temperature This annunciation will be triggered if the oil separator temperature reading
Shutdown
falls below the value of the Low Oil Separator Temperature Shutdown
Low Oil Level Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the Low Oil Level Input becomes deenergized for a period of time in excess of the value entered in the Low Oil
Level Shutdown Timer.
High Oil Temperature

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil temperature reading exceeds the
value of the High Oil Temperature Shutdown parameter. This shutdown will
only be annunciated if the compressor is in the starting or running states.
Low Oil Temperature Shutdown This annunciation will be triggered if the oil temperature reading falls below
the value of the Low Oil Temperature Shutdown parameter. This shutdown
will only be annunciated if the compressor is in the starting or running states.
High Oil Differential Pressure
Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil differential pressure reading

exceeds the value of the High Oil Differential Pressure Shutdown parameter.
This shutdown will only be annunciated if the compressor is in the starting or
running states.
Low Oil Differential Pressure

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil differential pressure reading falls
below the value of the Low Oil Differential Pressure Shutdown parameter.
This shutdown will only be annunciated if the compressor is in the starting or
running states.
High Oil Filter Differential

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil filter differential pressure reading
exceeds the value of the High Oil Filter Differential Pressure Shutdown
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Shutdown
Explanation
Oil Pump Illegal Interlock

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil pump interlock input becomes
energized while the oil pump start output is de-energized..
Oil Pump 1 Illegal Interlock

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the interlock input of the lead oil pump in
a dual pump system becomes energized while the lead pump start output is
de-energized. This annunciation will only be enabled if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps.
Oil Pump 2 Illegal Interlock

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the interlock input of the lag oil pump in
a dual pump system becomes energized while the lag pump start output is
de-energized. This annunciation will only be enabled if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps.
Oil Pump Loss of Interlock

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil pump interlock input becomes deenergized while the oil pump start output is energized.
High Oil Separator Level

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the level in the oil separator remains
above the high level float switch for a period of time greater than the High Oil
Separator Shutdown Timer parameter.
Compressor Illegal Interlock

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor run status input

becomes energized while the compressor start output is de-energized.
Illegal Compressor Motor

Current Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the motor current of the compressor is

higher than the percentage of the motor FLA as indicated by the value of the
Illegal Compressor Motor Current Shutdown while compressor should be
stopped.
Compressor Loss of
Compressor Interlock
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor run status input

becomes de-energized while the compressor start output is energized.
Analog Input Count Mismatch

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the number of Analog Input slices

detected by the panel is different from the number called for in the
configuration.
Analog Output Count Mismatch

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the number of Analog Output slices

configuration.
Digital Input Count Mismatch

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the number of Digital Input slices

configuration.
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Shutdowns

Shutdown
Explanation
Digital Output Count Mismatch

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the number of Digital Output slices

configuration.
Analog Slice Not Recognized

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if a slice in the I/O system is not of a type
supported by the GEA Omni panel
Low Suction Superheat

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the calculated suction superheat value

falls below the value of the Low Suction Superheat Shutdown parameter.
This shutdown will only be issued if superheat annunciations have been
enabled through the Superheat Annunciations parameter.
High Suction Superheat

Shutdown

exceeds the value of the High Suction Superheat Shutdown parameter. This
shutdown will only be issued if superheat annunciations have been enabled
through the Superheat Annunciations parameter.
Low Discharge Superheat

Shutdown

falls below the value of the Low Discharge Superheat Shutdown parameter.
This shutdown will only be issued if superheat annunciations have been
enabled through the Superheat Annunciations parameter.
High Discharge Superheat

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the calculated discharge superheat

value falls below the value of the High Discharge Superheat Shutdown
parameter. This shutdown will only be issued if superheat annunciations
have been enabled through the Superheat Annunciations parameter.
Low Outlet Temperature

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the outlet temperature reading falls

below the value of the Low Outlet Temperature Shutdown parameter. This
shutdown will only be annunciated if the compressor is in the starting or
running states.
Zero Load Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor is running and the

capacity slide remains below the zero load position for a set period of time.
No Oil Flow Detected Shutdown This annunciation will be triggered if the flow switch in the compressor
housing becomes de-energized while the compressor is running, or if the
switch does not become energized within a set period of time once the
compressor is started. This annunciation will only be enabled for Sabroe
compressors.
Emergency Stop Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the Emergency Stop input becomes deenergized or the Emergency Stop button is pressed.
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Shutdown
Explanation
Power Reset Abort Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the duration of a power outage exceeds

the value of the Power Failure Restart Abort Timer. This annunciation will
only be issued if the Power Failure Restart Mode parameter is not to
Disabled.
Pump Down Too Long

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor remains in Pump Down

mode for a period of time in excess of the value entered in the Pump Down
Maximum Time parameter.
Discharge Check Valve Failed

To Open Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge valve did not open when
instructed to do so by the panel. This annunciation will only be enabled if the
compressor is equipped with a motorized discharge check valve.
Discharge Check Valve Failed

To Close Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge valve did not close when
instructed to do so by the panel. This annunciation will only be enabled if the
compressor is equipped with a motorized discharge check valve.
Oil Drain Failed To Clear

Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the Oil Drain input does not de-energize
within a set period of time after the compressor is instructed to start. This
annunciation will only be enabled for Hall compressors.
Auxiliary Shutdown
This annunciation will be triggered if the Auxiliary Shutdown input becomes

de-energized. This shutdown will only be issued if the Auxiliary Shutdown
option has been enabled in the configuration.
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Annunciations
Warnings
Warnings
Warning annunciations are triggered when a condition occurs that is outside the normal operating conditions of
the system and should be brought to a users attention, but is not severe enough that the entire system should
be shut down. All warning annunciations are momentary and will only remain triggered for as long as the
condition that caused them persist.
List and Description of Warnings
Warning
Explanation
Math Block Units Mismatch

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the inputs of a Math block in the logic
diagram are expressed in different units.
Sensor Failure Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the reading of a sensor is outside its

defined range. This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor can
continue to run safely without the failed sensor.
High Motor Current Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the motor current reading exceeds the
value obtained by subtracting the High Motor Current Warning Offset
parameter from the High Motor Current Shutdown parameter.
High Suction Pressure Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the suction pressure reading exceeds

the value obtained by subtracting the High Suction Pressure Warning Offset
parameter from the High Suction Pressure Warning parameter.
High Discharge Temperature

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge temperature reading

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the High Discharge Temperature
Warning Offset parameter from the High Discharge Temperature Shutdown
parameter.
High Discharge Pressure

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the discharge pressure reading exceeds

the value obtained by subtracting the High Discharge Pressure Warning
Offset parameter from the High Discharge Pressure Shutdown parameter.
High Oil Separator

Temperature Warning

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the High Oil Separator
Temperature Warning Offset parameter from the High Oil Separator
Low Oil Separator Temperature This annunciation will be triggered if the oil separator temperature reading
Warning
falls below the value obtained by adding the Low Oil Separator Temperature
Warning Offset parameter to the Low Oil Separator Temperature Shutdown
parameter.
High Oil Separator Level
Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil separator high level input
becomes de-energized for a period of time that exceeds the value of the
High Oil Separator Level Warning Timer.
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Warning
Explanation
High Oil Temperature Warning

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the High Oil Separator
Temperature Warning Offset parameter from the High Oil Separator
Low Oil Temperature Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the oil temperature reading falls below
the value obtained by adding the Low Oil Temperature Warning Offset
parameter to the Low Oil Temperature Shutdown parameter.
High Oil Filter Differential

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the calculated oil filter differential

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the High Oil Filter Differential
Warning Offset parameter from the High Oil Filter Differential Shutdown
parameter.
Illegal Oil Filter Differential

Pressure Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the calculated value of the Oil Filter
Differential falls below -2 PSID.

Auxiliary 1 Warning
a dual pump system becomes de-energized while the pump is supposed to
be running. This annunciation will only be enabled if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps, and the first pump is selected as the lead
pump. An annunciation will cause the lag pump to start.

Auxiliary 2 Warning
a dual pump system becomes de-energized while the pump is supposed to
be running. This annunciation will only be enabled if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps, and the second pump is selected as the lead
pump. An annunciation will cause the lag pump to start.
Low Suction Pressure Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor suction pressure

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the Low Suction Pressure
Warning Offset parameter from the Low Suction Pressure Shutdown
parameter.
High Inlet Temperature

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the inlet temperature reading exceeds

the value of the High Inlet Temperature Warning parameter.
Low Inlet Temperature Warning This annunciation will be triggered if the inlet temperature reading falls below
the value of the Low Inlet Temperature Warning parameter.
High Outlet Temperature
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This annunciation will be triggered if the outlet temperature reading exceeds

the value of the High Outlet Temperature Warning parameter.

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Warnings

Warning
Explanation
Low Outlet Temperature

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the outlet temperature reading falls

below the value of the Low Outlet Temperature Warning parameter.
High Oil Differential Pressure

Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the calculated oil differential pressure

exceeds the value obtained by subtracting the High Oil Differential Pressure
Warning Offset parameter from the High Oil Differential Pressure Shutdown
parameter.

Warning

falls below the value obtained by adding the Low Oil Differential Pressure
Warning Offset parameter to the Low Oil Differential Pressure Shutdown
parameter.

Running Dual Pump Warning

parameter. This annunciation will only be triggered if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps and the compressor is in the running state. An
annunciation will cause the lag pump to start.

Starting Dual Pump Warning

parameter. This annunciation will only be triggered if the compressor is
configured with dual oil pumps and the compressor is starting. An
annunciation will cause the lag pump to start.
Lost Communication With

Sequencer
This annunciation will be triggered if the panel loses its connection to the
sequencer after a valid connection has been established.
Loss Of Remote Start Signal
This annunciation will be triggered if the compressor is unable to find a valid

remote start signal when it is switched to remote mode after being manually
started.
Auxiliary Warning
This annunciation will be triggered if the auxiliary warning input becomes deenergized. This warning will only be issued if the Auxiliary Warning option
has been enabled in the configuration.
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Notifications
List and Description of Notifications

Notifications
Explanation
Need Updated Drawings
This annunciation will be triggered if any change is made to the panel or

configuration that will necessitate a change to the electrical drawings.
Upcoming Service Required

Notification
This annunciation will be triggered if the panel is scheduled for maintenance

within one hundred hours, as entered on the Maintenance chart in the
Service screen. This annunciation will only trigger if the compressor has
been running for at least five hundred hours. This notification will not be
annunciated if service notifications have been disabled.
Past Due Service Required

Notification
This annunciation will be triggered if the current service interval has not been
marked as complete and one hundred hours have passed since the interval
in question came due. If this notification is cleared, the panel will wait for the
compressor to run for another one hundred hours and, if the service interval
still has not been completed, will annunciate the notification again. The
notification will continue to be annunciated in one hundred hour increments
until the service interval is marked as completed. This notification will not be
annunciated if service notifications have been disabled.
Service Required Notification
This annunciation will be triggered once the runtime of the panel has reached
the next required service interval, as entered on the Maintenance chart in the
Service screen. This notification will not be annunciated if service
notifications have been disabled.
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List of Abbreviations
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
ADMIN
Administrator
ACK
Acknowledge
CT
Current Transformer
CV
Control Value
DB
Dead Band
ESP
Electronic Slide Position
ICTD
Integrated Circuit Temperature Detector
(electronic temperature sensor whose current output is linearly proportional to

temperature)
I/O
Input/Output
LD
Compressor Loading
LP
Load Pulse
LPI
Linear Position Indicator
PB
Proportional Band
PI
Proportional Integral Control
PLC
Process Loop Control
PP
Pulse Period
PS
Parallel Slide
PSID
Pounds per Square Inch Differential
PSIG
Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
RPM
Revolutions per Minute
RT
Real Time
RTD
Resistance Temperature Detector
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RTU
Real Time Automation
SP
Set Point
TS
Tandem Slide
UI
User Interface
UL
Compressor Unloading
UP
Unload Pulse
VI
Volume Index
VNC
Virtual Network Computing
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SAFETY AND CONFORMITY

The GEA Omni is reliable in operation if used as specified.

the country-specific standards and safety regulations,

the instruction for installation, operation and maintenance,

the details of certificates,

the requirements for personnel,

the obligation to exercise due care.

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Safety and Conformity

Conformity - CE marking (Europe)

Conformity - UL marking (USA, Canada)

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Main menu bar

Section 2.4, page 20

Section 2.5, page 23

Section 2.6, page 26

Section 2.7, page 34

Section 2.8, page 43

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Section 2.9, page 48

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Default status bar

Expanded status bar

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Notifications, Warnings and Shutdowns

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Grid and Chart Navigation

User Adjustable Fields

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Keyboard display (Letters)