AERtronic

Function &
Features as
Applied to PD &
Hybrid Blowers
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What is AERtronic?
• Modular control with TFT graphic display and
touch screen
• Monitors blower function
• Provides predicative and preventative
maintenance alarms
• Control for a motor starter or VFD
• Interfaces with other controls, control systems or
network (SCADA).
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Back view Modular build-up

Display with touch screen:

• 4,3“ LC-display
•NEMA 4X indoor rated
•NEMA 4X outdoor option
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Version: 22.09.2010
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Typical AERtronic Offering

Front of the machine

 HMI
 E-Stop (standard)
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Front
Modular block
Side view
diagram DIP Jumper
for address

Connecting plug with

cable 10x0,34mm²
3I-1RO-1PTC-1Na 3 or 5 meter available EM0 / 3I-3RO EM2 / 8I-4AI EM4 / 2AO

Maximum modules
Communication Address Modules
Module 1 Basis Compact
2 Basis Smart
e.g. Ethernet IP 3-10 EM1
11-12 EM4
13 Communication

Version: 22.09.2010
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AERtronic Modular System

Advantages of Block Modules
 Preprogrammed modules for easy expansion
of AERtronic function
 Plug & play, no special software or hardware
required for replacement or expansion
 Easy to diagnose
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Connections / Interfaces / Modules

(example shown is typical of a PD Blower):

Power Cabinet Pressure

installed in the Transmitters:
back of the intake (P1)
sound
discharge (P2)
enclosure

Power Special
supply: for Communication
120 – 230 VAC
60Hz module:
Profibus-DP-interface

Basis-module: standard module Module 0: standard module

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Connections / Interfaces / Modules

(example shown is typical of a Hybrid Blower):

Pressure
Power Cabinet
installed in the
Transmitters:
intake (P1)
back of the
sound discharge (P2)
enclosure oil pressure (Hybrid)

Basis-module:
standard module EM4: Optional

Power EM2: standard module

supply: for
460 VAC 60Hz
EM0: standard module

Cooling Fan
Motor Starter

Typical Usage
Operating Parameters (not limited to)
• Inlet Temperature (optional)
• Discharge Temperature (std)
• Inlet Vacuum, FMI (std)
• Discharge Pressure (std)
• Motor Temperature (std)
• Vibration (optional)
• Cooling Fan Failure (Hybrid)
• Oil Temp or Pressure (Hybrid)
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Hardwire Connections (not limited to)
• Common Alarm
• Common Fault
• Ready to Run (permissive)
• Local/ Remote
• 4-20mA VFD speed command
•4-20mA temperature or pressure readings
Serial Communication (Modbus/Ethernet)
• Full spectrum of operating data is available
for SCADA observation
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Password Protected

There are different user levels, each

password-protected:
• Operating data (without keyword)
• Service / Maintenance by operator
• Service / Maintenance by AM-staff
• Service / Maintenance by AM-specialist

User Code: 1 2 3 4 5
Admin (Service) Code: * * * * * *
Superadmin (Configuration) Code: * * * * * *
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Visualization and touch panel

5.) Pressure 7.) Other Measured
Data Tab 6.) Temperature Data Tab 8.) Service, Operating
Data Tab Hours & Setup
1.) Information menu

2.) Service indication

Visual bar graph for 9.) Selection keys
upcoming maintenance for additional
pressure data

3.) Local Start

10.) Graphic diagram

of measurement
4.) Local Stop Value (Trending)

14.) Indication 12.) Bar graph

how many and which 11.) number
with alarm and trip representation
picture is active set points
13.) measurement
value
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Start & Stop Control

Left side of the screen is the reference

area and it is always available.

• Pushbutton OFF (local: at site).

• Pushbutton ON (local: at site)

After this button is pressed a general
compressor symbol is displayed. The
symbol will blink during the Start-up and
shutdown.

The presence of a lock symbol indicates that the local control is

locked and only a remote command can start or stop the machine.
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Local VFD Control

 Only possible with EM4 module (optional)
 Local speed control using HMI push buttons
 Remote speed command can be delivered via
hardwire or using a communication protocol
(Modbus, Ethernet)
 HMI displays a % of max speed
 History of the operating speed
is recorded and can be viewed
graphically
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Service and information

Permanent order- and message area (left side)

• Service : The line within this icon moves to the right as

the next service interval approaches.

• Informational Pushbutton that displays the software

version and the address and contact info of Aerzen.
• This pushbutton blinks when an alarm or fault is
present. If this button is pressed whiling blinking the
list of alarms or faults is displayed with the date and
time of occurrence.
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Alarm & Fault-Shut Down

The screen blinks yellow when an alarm

is present. If the alarm is acknowledged
but the alarm is still present, the screen
will continue to blink

When a fault occurs the screen

blinks red. If the fault condition is
still present when the operator
acknowledges the occurrence, the
screen will continue to flash and the
machine cannot be restarted
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Alarm and Shut Down information

The
information Picture back
button will
continue to
blink if an
alarm or fault
is still present

Reset or
acknowledge

Date and time

of occurence
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Graphic display
of operating data

Graphic display of operating data

Operating data graphs can be shown in daily, weekly, monthly,

and over the course of the passing year.
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Service and maintenance

With “0h” a service and

maintenance interval will be
omitted from the list

Scroll up & down

List of available service and maintenance intervals

as well as the remaining operating hours
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Service & Maintenance Messages

The information icon blinks until the
service interval is reset in the “menu
maintenance acknowledge”.

If a service interval occurs the screen will

blink yellow regardless of which window
is present.
After acknowledgement in the message
window the screen is still yellow
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Thank you very much for your

time & attention!