Total Moisture Trip

Oil level Pre

operated Line System Discharge removal Cooler record Operator
Date From Till in AOS Filter Comments
hours / pressure pressure temperature from AOS cleaning descrip- sign
tank Cleaning
day tank tion

Maintenance
Low/
Start/Stop normal/ Before
Time high/ starting
change

6.19
 6.6 Disclaimers

Please read this document and the warranty terms accompanying the product carefully before using our product.
By purchasing our product, you agree that you will assume total responsibility and risk for your use of the product.
The warranty terms of the product have been provided separately.

1.
failure is as a result of Acts of God (including but not limited to fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or other natural
disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion,
revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government
sanction, blockage, embargo, labour dispute, strike, lockout or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service

2. ELGi does not take responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting the safety instructions, warnings,
cautions, precautions, or non-observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation, maintenance
and repair of the product, even if not expressly stated, and such instances are specifically disclaimed by ELGi.

3. The entire literature including product description or any other information in this manual exclusively belongs to ELGi and
is subject to copyright. No person has any right to copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish,
license, create derivative works, transfer or sell any information, or deal with the same in any other manner, without the
knowledge and written concurrence of ELGi, violation of which would amount to infringement of rights of ELGi and would
necessitate legal action.
4. The information published in this manual may include inaccuracies, or typographical errors. Changes may be periodically
added to the information herein. Any changes/improvements may also be made to the products stated in this manual and
ELGi is not liable if the readers are not updated with information.
5. Likewise ELGi is responsible only till the point of first sale to the ultimate customer and not thereafter and only if the
product is purchased from authorized dealers of ELGi. ELGi disowns liability on account of purchase of any second hand
product or purchase otherwise from unauthorized dealers. ELGi shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive,
special or consequential losses or damages including any loss of profit, loss of production, loss of income or contract, loss
of goodwill, expected savings or business relationships, arising out of or in any way connected with the usage of the
product or information in this manual.

6. In no event ELGi shall be liable for any claims or loss having a value higher than the original purchase price of the product
sold by ELGi or its network of authorised dealers.
7. These Disclaimers and the contents of this manual shall be subject to the laws of India and any disputes pertaining to this
manual or anything stated therein or any product stated therein is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
8. No liability in connection with the product will accrue to ELGi,
If any welding or related operation involving heat is carried out in the compressor. Never weld or modify any parts
including pressure vessels.
If any damages to the product directly or indirectly arise due to long storage (6 months) of product and subsequent
corrosion of internal parts and which leads to fire or malfunctioning of the product.
If the compressor package and its accessories are installed in such a way to allow moisture, rain, freezing temperature or
sun damage to affect the safe operation of the unit.
If the person who operates / maintains the compressor does not adhere to all work related safety practices and regulatory
requirements.

If unauthorized personnel other than ELGi authorized or trained personnel carries out commissioning, installation,
operation, maintenance and any repair work on the compressor.
If the compressor and the compressed air are used for unintended use or are misused.

If the compressor is operated below or in excess of its pressure and temperature limits.

without giving any adequate notice / alarm before starting the product .

© Copyright ELGi Equipments Limited, India 2018. All Rights Reserved.

Maintenance 6.20
Controller Manual
Neuron XT

Version 3.4
August 2019
 Contents Page No.
Abbreviations used 7.4
7.1. Technical specification 7.5
7.2. Installation instruction 7.7
7.7

7.2.1.1 Static discharge warning 7.7

7.2.1.2 Assembly 7.7

7.2.1.3 Electrical connection 7.7

7.2.1.4 Power supply 7.7

7.2.2 General instruction 7.7

7.3. Front view 7.8

7.3.1 Terminal connection 7.8

7.4. Neuron-XT salient features 7.8

7.4.1 Home screen display 7.8

7.4.2 Records (view-> fault report) 7.8

7.4.3 Remote function (both MODBUS as well as digital input) 7.8

7.4.4 Other interfaces and communication 7.8

7.4.5 Safeguard 7.8

7.5. Input output description 7.9

7.5.1 X01: Power supply 7.9

7.5.2 X02: Digital inputs 7.9

7.5.3 X03: Relay output 7.9

7.5.4 X04: Relay output 7.9

7.5.5 X05: Single phase detector 7.10

7.6. Main screen 7.11

7.6.1 Important machine settings for users 7.12

7.7. Menu structure 7.14

7.7.1 View 7.14

7.7.1.1 Operator 7.14

7.7.1.2 Fault report 7.14

7.7.1.3 Service time 7.15

7.7.1.4 Cumulative time 7.15

7.7.2 Operator 7.15

7.7.2.1 Machine 7.15

7.7.2.2 Maintenance 7.16

7.7.2.3 Language 7.16

7.7.3 Service 7.17

Controller Manual 7.2

 Contents Page No.
7.7.3.1 Calibration (offset) 7.17

7.7.3.2 Relay 7.17

7.7.3.3 Temperature 7.17

7.7.3.4 Auto drain valve 7.17

7.7.3.5 Maintenance 7.17

7.7.3.6 Self-test 7.17

7.7.3.7 Unload mode 7.17

7.7.3.8 Digital input 7.18

7.7.4 Customer care 7.18

7.8. Data interface 7.18

7.9. Troubleshooting 7.19

7.10. Construction 7.20

7.10.1 Dimension drawing 7.20

7.11. Revision details 7.20

7.12. Neuron XT quick reference 7.21

Controller Manual 7.3

 Abbreviations Used

Dis. Pressure Discharge pressure

Dis. Temperature Discharge temperature

HSP High sump pressure

Temp Temperature

DPAF Differential pressure air filter

DPOF Differential pressure oil filter

AF Air filter

OF Oil filter

Min Minimum

Max Maximum

UL Unload

En Enable

Dis Disable

L Load

St Stop

F Fault

R Run

Sby Standby

STC Start count

LDC Load count

Ph Fail Phase failure

Pr Pressure

Tr Temperature
DCS Distributed control system

PR Pressure

MMOL Main motor overload

OL Overload

NC Not connected

RST Restart time

DTR Delta to run

RTS Run to stop

REM Remote

RTU Remote terminal unit

Controller Manual 7.4

 7.1 Technical specification

The following are the specifications that you must be familiar with for Neuron XT

Definition : Pre programmed logic controller

Function : Compressor control system

Part number : 018362887

Working voltage : 19 to 28.8 VAC

Power consumption : 10W (Max)

Display : Monochrome graphics LCD (128 x 64)

Protections : Power interruption & low voltage cutoff

Detection : Zero crossing detection

Keypad : 6keys

Terminal connections
X01 - Power supply 24VAC, OV (Earth will be connected via socket)

X02 - Digital input (5), analog inputs (2), RS485 (MODBUS communication)

X03 - relay output (Main, Star, Delta)

X04 -

X05 - Phase reverse / Phase loss detection

Relay outputs : 6 Ports

Rated voltage : 24VDC / 230VAC

Rated load : 10A @ 230VAC

Contact resistance : max 100milli ohms

Insulation resistance : min 1000Meg ohms @ 500VDC

4 pre-programmed (main, star, delta, load / unload solenoid) 5Th & 6Th relay -
Usage :
programmable for warn / ready / remote / trip / service / standby / load / FAN /ADV

Digital inputs : 5 Ports

Rated voltage : 24VDC

Emergency stop, motor overload, cooler overload, remote load_ unload/spp, remote
Usage :
start/stop

Analog inputs : 2 Ports

1 x 4-20mA inputs for pressure

Range : 0~16 bar (0 to 232 psi)

Resolution : 0.1bar (1 psi)

Accuracy : ±0.1bar (1 psi)

1 x Resistance input for temperature (PT1000)

Range : -10~150°C (14 to 302oF)

Resolution : 1°C (2oF)

Accuracy : ±1°C (2oF)

Controller Manual 7.5

3Phase detection
Phase loss /phase reverse detection before starting the compressor

Communication ports
Protocol : MODBUS RTU protocol

Mounting : 128 x 99 mm - Panel

Mounting overall dimensions : : 172 x 123x 80 mm

Regulatory : CE, UL

Operating temp : -10 ~ 55°C (14oF ~ 122oF)

Storage temp : -10 ~+70°C (14oF ~ 158oF)

IP protection : IP55 on the front panel side

RH : <95% @ 40°C (104 oF) without condensation

Controller Manual 7.6

 7.2 Installation instruction

7.2.2. General instruction

ELGi conduct thorough checks of the device before delivery Observe the following procedures and instructions closely
according to the prescribed tests of the inspection scheme. to avoid damage to the control panel and its associated
In order to maintain this status through shipment and equipment. Reliability of the system depends upon proper
secure a safe operation, the user must consider the notes installation and maintenance.
and warning notes provided as safety tips and in the The device is to be examined for damages resulting from
instruction manual. inappropriate feed and storage. If the device indicates
Important points to observe damage that could impede safe operation, stop operating.

The device must be operated by only trained persons. Carefully unpack the system. Open the door and inspect
Maintenance and repair must be executed only by trained, the cabinet, door, printed circuit board and other
technical staff, who are familiar with the associated components for shipping-related damage.
dangers. The device can be operated without impairment Good practice is to store the cabinet in a clean, dry area
of its security within the certified environment condition. until you mount it.
7.2.1.1. Static discharge warning Return the signal cables and power cable separately.

This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, Connect the protective earth in the panel to field earth
which can cause internal damage and affect normal only.
operation. Follow these guidelines when you handle this Protection from direct sunlight
equipment
Since the electronic circuits must not be subjected to
Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static. uncontrolled temperatures, place the cabinet in the shade,
Wear an approved grounding wrist-strap. away from direct sunlight.

Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards. Protection from rain

Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment. Partial tightening of the screws or doors would allow water
to enter the enclosure and cause irreparable damage to
Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging
the circuitry. Provide a canopy over the unit to prevent
when not in use.
rainwater from entering the machine.
7.2.1.2. Assembly
Do not install equipment on structures subject to
The place of assembly must correspond to the class of continuous vibration
protection. The ambient temperature at the place of
partially tightened wires or components in the cabinet
installation should not exceed the recommended disconnect during vibrations and cause irreparable damage
temperature for the nominal use, as specified in the data
to circuitry.
sheet. It is not to be used in wet conditions.
The devices may must be installed only outside of
explosion hazardous areas.

7.2.1.3. Electrical connection

External connections must be carried out according to
rules in the respective country where the compressor is
being used.

Switch off the device before carrying out any wiring work.
Do not connect or disconnect any wire when the device is
operating.

7.2.1.4. Power supply

Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds with the
specification on the type sign.
Consider the load on the electrical circuit/phase before you
switch on the device along with other devices and/or
mechanisms. Do not connect welding or such high
electrical noise sources to the same line as the controller
supply.

Controller Manual 7.7

 7.3 Display & terminal details

1 128x64 Graphical display

2 Navigation keys
3 Enter key
4 Start key
5 LED (Green - Start , Red - Stop/Fault )
6 Stop key
7 Reset key

7.3.1. Terminal connection

X01 - Power supply 24VAC, OV (Earth will be connected via socket)
X02 - Digital input (5), Analog inputs (2), RS485 (MODBUS communication)
X03 - Relay output (main, star, delta)

X04 - Load/unload & Programming relay output (2)

X05 - Phase reverse / Phase loss detection

7.4 Neuron-XT salient features 7.4.4. Other interfaces and

communication
7.4.1. Home screen display
70 + Modbus parameters for DCS controls
Easy User interface 8-line graphical display and
intuitive menu navigation keys 7.4.5. Safeguard
7.4.2. Records (view -> fault report) Low voltage and short time power interrupts detection
to enhance the life of the contactors
99 fault reports
Low temperature start inhibit to avoid start-up
Faults with run hour and status of the machine at the
overloads
time of fault etc.

7.4.3. Remote function (both from

MODBUS as well as digital input)
Remote loading and unloading
Remote start and stop

Controller Manual 7.8

 7.5 Input output description

7.5.1 X01: Power supply

Pin Function Id state

1 24V AC Phase P -

2 24V AC Neutral N -

7.5.2 X02: Digital inputs

Pin Function Id Active state

1 Digital inputs common 24VDC -

2 Emergency stop Emergency Fault if open

3 Main motor Overload MMOL Fault if open

4 Cooler Motor overload Cooler OL Fault if open

5 Remote load and unload / spp Remote L / UL / spp Unload if open/ Trip if open

6 Remote start / stop Remote Start /Stop Stop if open

Pin Function Id Type Range

7 Discharge pressure Pr-1

4-20 mA 0 to 16 bar (0 to 232 psi)
8 Discharge temperature T1-1

Pin Function Id Type Protocol/Range

9 DCS interface RS485 -A RS485

Modbus RTU protocol
10 DCS interface RS485 -B RS485

7.5.3 X03: Relay output

Pin Function Id Active state

1 Common for Main, Star and Delta Common -

2 Main Contactor Main Energise

3 Star Contactor Star De-Energise

4 Delta Contactor Delta Energise

7.5.4 X04 : Relay output

Pin Function Id state

1 Common - Load relay Common

Load when energised
2 Load relay L/UL

3 Common - programmable relay 1 Common

Energised
4 Programmable relay 1 No

5 Common - programmable relay 1 Common

Energised
6 Programmable relay 2 No

Controller Manual 7.9

7.5.5 X05: Single phase detector

Pin Function state

1 R- Phase R - 120 Deg Phase Diff

2 Y - Phase Y - 120 Deg Phase Diff

3 B - Phase B - 120 Deg Phase Diff

Controller Manual 7.10

 7.6 Main screen

Discharge pressure at 0.1bar / 1psi resolution 3. A or M - Auto restart enabled or auto restart disabled.
For more details refer machine settings in operator
Oil temperature at 1°C / 2°F resolution
menu.
VFD speed (if VFD enabled)
Trip or machine status like Run, Load, Unload, Standby
etc.,
Warning messages

Version with mode information 123

Compressor mode selection details:
1. UL - unload mode enabled, UL disabled the space will be
shown as empty NOTE
2. L or R or D - compressor start from - Local or remote The version (eg. v2.04) displayed in main screen refers to
or DCS, software version (changes for every software update)

Message 1 - Compressor status message

Status Description

Ready Ready for start

Star Motor running in star

Run Motor running in delta

Run load Compressor in load

Run unload Compressor in unload

Stop busy Stop sequence in progress

Emergency stop Emergency stop push switch is on

While starting, if the discharge temperature is lower than the set inhibit temperature value,
Temperature inhibit ±XX you will see this message. ±XX denotes the live discharge temperature value. The compressor
starts only if the discharge temperature value goes above the set value.
If compressor is in auto mode, The controller will ensure minimum delay (user set, e.g. 60
sec) between stop and start. count stops if "STOP" key is pressed
This message is displayed after a fault is cleared and waiting for user acknowledgement. By

Standby Compressor in standby mode.

Message 2 - Compressor fault message

Fault Description

Pr. Probe failure Discharge pressure sensor probe failure

Tr. Probe failure Temperature sensor probe failure

HSP If discharge pressure exceeds the set high sump pressure value.

Cooler If the cooler digital input opens due to cooler fault.

Main motor overload If the MMOL digital input opens due to main motor

Phase loss/reverse If input phase is lost or reversed before start of the main motor.

Trip temperature If the discharge temperature exceeds the set trip temperature value.

Power interruption If the mains supply is interrupted for more than 20 msec.
If the mains supply voltage is less than 75% of the rated voltage, the compressor will be
Low voltage tripped and all controller operations have halted until the mains supply comes back to normal
(at least 85% of the rated).
Dis. pressure not After the load, the discharge pressure should be at least 0.5 bar/7psi in 5mins. If it has not
developing reached this level, this fault occurs.
Temperature not If the discharge temperature not raised above the inhibit temperature before the set inhibit
developing temperature time.

Controller Manual 7.11

Message 3 - Compressor warning message

Warning Description

Warn temperature When discharge temp. exceeds the set warn temperature (Default is 105°C)

Change oil filter When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change air filter When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change oil When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change grease When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change separator When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change valve kit When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

7.6.1 Important machine settings for 7. DTR delay

users For Delta change over to load delay time, the default
delay setting is 3 sec.
1. Control mode
Local - User can start and stop the compressor by using 8. RTS delay
local start/stop key During normal stoppage, the compressor will unload to
before it stopped and wait for this set delay time. A
Remote - User can start and stop the compressor by
default delay setting of 5 sec has been provided.
using potential free digital input. (refer digital input
connector - X04). 9. Standby time
DCS - User can start and stop the compressor by using The compressor will shift to standby mode if unloading
RS485 MODBUS communication port ( refer connector - exceeds the specified time. A default delay setting of 5
X02 ). mins has been provided.

NOTE Standby resume - If the actual pressure is less than

the load pressure, then the compressor will restart
In the case of an emergency, good practice is to stop the
compressor regardless of the control mode that the automatically after 10 sec delay. If demand from the
standby stop comes after 10 sec, the compressor will
available on the front panel to stop the compressor. start immediately. This feature helps save the energy if
2. Unload mode very little compressed air is used.
10. Start/Stop per hour
If this is enabled, compressor operates only in unload
mode and never in load mode. (This mode is used for The system sends a warning if you exceed the
service and maintenance purpose). configured number of cycles per hour that you start the
compressor per hour. The default factory setting is five
3. Auto restart
per hour.
If you enable this option, compressor will runs
automatically after power failure and it resumes based NOTE
on the previous condition. The default delay setting is In case the compressor exceeds the specified number of
30 sec*. cycles per hour when in the standby sequence, then the
system will not enter into standby stop sequence until the
4. Warn RST delay existing hours are completed. In the mean time standby
override will display on the screen.
Enable this option to delay the compressor start after
power resumes. This option works if Auto Restart Mode 11. Load/Unload source
is ON. (Default :30 sec)
Local: Load/unload pressure is based on local settings.
5. Load / Unload pressure
Remote selection from the digital input Load/
The compressor runs between load and unload pressure unload is possible.
based on compressed air utilization. You can set your
DCS: Load/unload can be operated from the DCS (The
own load/unload pressure within the operating pressure
load/unload command should be used continuously with
band zone.
6. Star delay
For Star to Delta change over delay time, the default NOTE
delay setting is 6 sec. The compressor resumes in local load and unload mode if
communication is lost in DCS mode.

Controller Manual 7.12

12. VFD Function
VFD speed will appear in the home screen once VFD
mode is enabled in factory settings.

VFD mechanism - Load and unload pressure which set

through Modbus protocol

NOTE
Modbus communication should be established between VFD
and Neuron XT controller. If VFD is enabled other slave
device should not be connected, such as DCS.

Controller Manual 7.13

 7.7 Menu structure

to enter main menu

7.7.1 Main Menu

Dis. Pr : 0.0 bar / 0 psi

Dis. Tr : 25°C / 77°F
Status :
View
Operator
Service
Factory
Customer care
7.7.1.1 Operator

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 LEVEL

View Operator Mode Control mode Local / Remote / DCS
Auto restart On/ Off
Pressure unit Bar/psi
Temperature unit Fahren / Centi
Pressure Unload pressure X X . X b or p (bar or psi)
Load pressure X X . X b or p
Delay Warn RST delay X X X s (second)
Star delay XXs
DTR delay XXs
RTS delay XXs
Standby time X X m (minute)
St/Sp PH XX
DCS port Type Modbus
ID XX
Baud 9600/19200
Parity None / Even / Add
Length 8/7
Stop bit 2/1
Temperature Trip temperature X X X C or F
Warn temp X X X C or F
Fan temp X X X C or F
Rating XXXXXXXXXX
Fab No. XXXXXXXXXX

7.7.1.2 Fault Report

to select the fault record number (1 to 99). The latest fault will be displayed in the first position. For fault

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL

View Fault report Fault Message

Run Hour : XXXXXX

Dis.Pr : X X .X

Dis.Tr : X X X

Status : RDY/ACK/STAR etc.,

Controller Manual 7.14

7.7.1.3 View Service Time
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL

View Service time Remaining AFCT: X X X X X hours

Remaining OFCT: X X X X X hours

Remaining OSCT: X X X X X hours

Remaining OCT: X X X X X hours

Remaining RGT: X X X X X hours

Remaining Valve kit: X X X X X hours

7.7.1.4 View Cumulative Time

LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL

View Cumulative time Load X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Unload X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Run X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Stop X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Fault X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Standby X X X X X X hrs: X X Min

Start Count XXXXXX

Load Count XXXXXXXXX

Utilisation XX%

7.7.2 Operator
Password required to adjust the operator settings within the set limits.

Operator Machine
Maintenance
Language
Change Password

7.7.2.1 Operator Machine

The machine settings available are listed in the below table.

Min Option Default Unit

Mode

1 Control mode - - loc/rem/dcs loc -

2 Auto restart - - on / off off -

3 Pr unit - - bar / psi bar/psi -

4 Tr unit - - cen / for cen -

7.5 bar
5 Unload pressure - bar/psi
+0.5bar(7psi) (109 psi)
- 5.5 bar
6 Load pressure 4.0bar(58psi) - bar/psi
0.5bar(7psi) (80 psi)

Controller Manual 7.15

 Min Option Default Unit

Set

8 Warn RST 30 250 - 30 second

9 Star 6 20 - 6 second

10 DTR 3 60 - 3 second

11 RTS 5 30 - 5 second

12 Standby 3 99 - 5 minute

DCS Port

13 Type - - Modbus -

14 ID 1 99 - 1 -

15 Baud - - 9600/19200 9600 bps

16 Parity - - None/Even/Odd None

17 Length - - 7/8 8 -

18 Stop bit - - 1/2 1 -

*Auto Drain Valve (ADV)

19 Off time 1 180 - 4 minute

20 On time 1 15 - 5 Second

Load / Unload Source

21 LD / UL Source - - Loc / Rem/ DCS Loc -

Contrast adjust

22 Contrast adjust 10 100 10 / 100 50 %

* If ADV enabled in service menu

7.7.2.2 Operator - Maintenance
If you change the below consumables, then select Yes to restart the service counter from the default set value.

Min Option Default Unit

1 AF changed - - No/Yes No -

2 OF changed - - No/Yes No -

3 OS changed - - No/Yes No -

4 Oil changed - - No/Yes No -

5 Re-grease - - No/Yes No -

6 Valve kit - - No/Yes No -

7.7.2.3 Language
Default is english. Customer can choose any one of
the given languages.
# Item
1 English
2 Francais
3 Italiano
4 Spanish

Controller Manual 7.16

 Inhibit temperature. If not, it trips because temperature
7.7.3 Service
is not building.
Password required.
Item Min Option Default Unit
NOTE
90°C
Fan 60°C 85°C
Any setting changes should be made by an ELGi authorized 1 (194° -
service engineer only. Any attempt to change service Temp (140°F) (140°F)
F)
settings by unauthorized people may lead to compressor
malfunction and the warranty becoming void. Inhibit °C 5°C 0°C
2 -
Temp (23°F) (41°F) (32°F)
Service Calibration (Offset)
Relay Tr.
3 Inhibit 5 90 - 5 min
Temperature
Time
Maintenance
Self-Test 7.7.3.4 Auto drain valve**
Change Password
Unload Mode The auto drain valve is a special feature that helps prevent
DI-5 water from entering into compressed air delivery. This
function enables the drain valve to switch on and off based
on a specified time in the menu. The default setting is 5
7.7.3.1 Calibration (offset)
sec ON with a 4 min interval. It is programmed in the relay
If any deviation occurs in the pressure and temperature menu available in service.
displayed between the controller and the master gauge,
7.7.3.5 Maintenance
ask ELGi service engineer to offset the valve. Factory fitted
sensor/controller are pre-calibrated. Here you can feed the filter life time. The time limit will
vary depending on the model and filter. Contact your
7.7.3.2 Programmable relay
authorized dealer to learn more.
Good practice is to record the details in the operator/
keys. Then press Enter to assign any one of the following maintenance menu once the filter is replaced.
functionalities for the relay.
Item Min Option Default Unit
#
1 arn 1 Set AFCT 0000 30000 - 2000H Hour
2 Load 2 Set OFCT 0000 30000 - 2000H Hour
3 Service
3 Set OSCT 0000 30000 - 4000H Hour
4 Standby
4 Set OCT 0000 30000 - 2000H Hour
5 Trip
6 Remote 5 Set RGT 0000 30000 - 2000H Hour
7 Ready Set Valve
8 Fan* 6 0000 30000 - 2000H Hour
Kit
9 ADV* *
7.7.3.6 Self test
Default
Relay 1 = Warn Perform a self test to verify the controller display, mimic
Relay 2 = Trip LEDs, keys, analog and digital inputs/outputs. Follow the
instructions that appear in the screen.

7.7.3.3 Temperature
1. Fan temperature* - (If a fan is equipped with Conduct self test only after you totally disconnect compres-
machine) This option causes the fan relay to energize if sor wiring from the controller. Else, the compressor will
the discharge temperature reaches the set value. It will sustain severe damage. A self test must be done only by
an authorized service person.
de-energize when the temperature decreases to -15ºC
from the set value.
7.7.3.7 Unload mode
2. Inhibit temperature - This option causes the
If you enable this option, the compressor will run only in
compressor to start when the discharge temperature is
the unload mode. The option disables compressor load
higher than the set value (if Temperature inhibit is
mode. (This mode is used for service and maintenance
enabled in factory settings).
purpose).
3. Temperature Inhibit time - - This option causes the
compressor to wait for this specified time to reach the

Controller Manual 7.17

7.7.3.8 Digital Input
This input can be configured as either the Remote Load/
Unload or spp function. Default: Remote Load/Unload

7.7.4 Customer care

If customer enter into the customer care menu, this
message will appear

Version: XXXX*
URL: www.elgi.com
E-mail: [email protected]

*
Version may vary based on the software update.

7.8 Data interface

DCS port is Modbus RTU type. It enables you to interface
with the generic DCS.

You can also configure the baud rate, parity, data length,
and the stop bit to suit your requirements. The Modbus
table will be provided on request.

Controller Manual 7.18

 7.9 Troubleshooting

S.
Failure symptoms Possible causes Remedies
NO

No input supply Check incoming supply to compressor

No display in LCD
Please check the controller input voltage at connector
1 Screen & Backlight was Transformer failure
X01. Voltage should be 24V ± 15% VAC.
not glown
Controller failure. Change the controller.

Key not responding Check any key stuck / Flat. If any change Controller
Keypad in Controller not
2
responding
Key struck / Flat Change the controller.

Until will start functioninig, once input voltage recovered

"Low voltage" message Controller Input voltage less than
3 to nominal or with in specification ( 415 V +10% - 15
in display. 18VAC
%)
Loose connection in connector Check the loose connection at both end - Controller and
position (X02 - 7 & 8). pressure sensor side.

"Pr. probe failure" Pressure sensor failure. Change the Pressure sensor.
4
message in display
Check the voltage across (X02 - 8) with Gnd, voltage
Controller failure should be b/w 0.4 to 2VDC. If it is different change the
controller.
Loose connection in connector Check the loose connection at both end - Controller and
position X02 - 9 & 10. Temp sensor side.

"Tr. probe failure" Temperature sensor failure. Change the Temperature sensor.
5
message in display
Check the voltage across X02 - 9 with Gnd, voltage
Controller failure should be 3.3 VDC. If it is different change the
controller.
Loose connection in connector
Check the loose connection at controller end.
position (X02 - 1, 2 ,3 & 4).
"Emergency stop"
"MMOL" Check either the external switches got sturck / Fault not
6 Switch got struck
"Cooler OL" cleared
message in display
Controller Failure Change the controller.

Disconnect the X03 & X04 connector,

Check the relay working by switching on the start key
7 Motor not driving Controller failure
(X03 -1) with (X03- 2, 3 & 4) & (X04 -1) with (X04- 2).
Note: Ckeck in the continuity mode.
Loose connection in connector
Check the loose connection at controller end.
"Phase loss/ Reverse" position (X05 - 1, 2 & 3).
8
message in display Check for the X05 connection X05(1- R, 2-Y, 3 -B), Still
Controller failure
the same error change the controller

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 7.10 Construction

Plastic enclosures

IP65 polyethylene front keypad

Inputs and outputs through terminal block

Front plate cutout dimensions 154 x 105 mm
Enclosure dim

7.10.1 Dimension drawing

PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSION

7.11. Revision Details

Version Date Changes

1.0 02/03/2015 Initial Draft

2.0 31/08/2017 Updated corrections

3.0 02/01/2018 Feature addition/deletion

3.1 01/08/2018 Software version 1.8

3.2 01/12/2018 Software version 2.04

3.3 28/03/2019 Software version 2.05

3.4 08/08/2019 Software version 2.06

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 7.12 Neuron XT quick reference

1 128x64 Graphical display

2 Navigation keys
3 Enter key
4 Start key
5 LED (Green - Start , Red - Stop/Fault )
6 Stop key
7 Reset key

MAIN SCREEN DISPLAY

Package Discharge Pressure
Discharge Temperature

Machine Status like Run, Load, Unload, Standby etc.

Warning Messages
Mode Information (see below)
Mode Information
1. PS Pressure Schedule Enabled / UL Unload Mode Enabled
2. L Local / R Remote / D DCS
3. A / M Auto Restart ON / Manual Mode
Compressor Status messages

Status Description

Ready Ready for start

Star Motor running in star

Run Motor running in delta

Run load Compressor in load

Run unload Compressor in unload

Stop busy Stop sequence in progress

Emergency stop Emergency stop push switch is on

While starting, if the discharge temperature is lower than the set inhibit temperature value,
Temperature inhibit ±XX you will see this message. ±XX denotes the live discharge temperature value. The compressor
starts only if the discharge temperature value goes above the set value.
If compressor is in auto mode, The controller will ensure minimum delay (user set, e.g. 60
sec) between stop and start. count stops if "STOP" key is pressed

This message is displayed after a fault is cleared and waiting for user acknowledgement. By

Standby Compressor in standby mode.

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Compressor Warning messages

Warning Description

Warn temperature When discharge temp. exceeds the set warn temperature (Default is 105°C)

Change oil filter When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change air filter When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change oil When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change grease When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change separator When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Change valve kit When service remaining Hr. reaches 0000

Compressor fault messages

Fault Description

Pr. Probe failure Discharge pressure sensor probe failure

Tr. Probe failure Temperature sensor probe failure

HSP If discharge pressure exceeds the set high sump pressure value.

Cooler If the cooler digital input opens due to cooler fault.

Main motor overload If the MMOL digital input opens due to main motor

Phase loss/reverse If input phase is lost or reversed before start of the main motor.

Trip temperature If the discharge temperature exceeds the set trip temperature value.

Power interruption If the mains supply is interrupted for more than 20 msec.

If the mains supply voltage is less than 67% of the rated voltage, the compressor will be
Low voltage tripped and all controller operations have halted until the mains supply comes back to normal
(at least 75% of the rated).

Dis. pressure not After the load, the discharge pressure should be at least 0.5 bar/7psi in 5mins. If it has not
developing reached this level, this fault occurs.

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Menu Structure

View

Operator Fault Report Service Time Cumulative Hours

View set
Last 99 Remaining
parameter Overall counters
faults view filter life
only

Operator

Machine Maintenance Language Change Password

Reset Change Operator

Set Language
Counters Password

Mode Pressure Set Delay DCS Port Auto Drain Valve

Load/Unload Warn Reset,

Modbus Port On / Off Time
Unit, Mode Pressure Star,DTR,RTS
setting Setting
setting delay settings

LD/UL Source Contrast Adjust

Load/Unload
Contrast %
Source - Local /
setting
Remote / DCS

Service

Calibration Relay Temperature Maintenance Self Test

Configure
Adjust sensor Adjust warning Reset / Set Performs
programmable
calibrations temperature Counters controller test
e-relay

Change Password Unload Mode Dl_5

Factory
Change Service Keep Machine Digital input
password closed programmable

Customer Care

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