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1 PCI 6200
Index: Description of general features: ...........................................................................................2
Basics of Operation: ............................................................................................................2
Measure modes: ..................................................................................................................3
Operation Example: .............................................................................................................3
Detailed Explanation of Key Functions: ...............................................................................4
LED Indications:...................................................................................................................5
Compressor Flow:................................................................................................................6
Leak Test: ............................................................................................................................6
Pressure Test: .....................................................................................................................6
Long-Time Pressure Test: ...................................................................................................6
Pre-settings:.........................................................................................................................6
Stop and Flush Pressure: ....................................................................................................6
Emergency Exit:...................................................................................................................6
Self-Calibration: ...................................................................................................................6
Power-up, factory and User Settings: ..................................................................................7
Power-up settings: ...............................................................................................................7
Programming the 4 Inflation Pre-settings:............................................................................7
User Settings and Special Functions for the Inflation Process.............................................8
Programming the User Settings:..........................................................................................8
Technical Data.....................................................................................................................9
Factory Preset Defaults: ......................................................................................................9
Dimensions and Weight .......................................................................................................9
Diagrams: ..........................................................................................................................10
Controlling and Calibrating Measurement Precision ..........................................................11
Measurement Basics: ........................................................................................................11
Basic calibration, using a voltmeter: ..................................................................................11
Controlling the Zero-Point: .................................................................................................11
Calibrating the Absolute Zero-Point and Span:..................................................................12
Error Conditions:................................................................................................................13
Fatal Error 1 displayed as on the small display: .....................................................13
Error Zero displayed as on the small display: ...........................................................13
Operational Lockdown: ......................................................................................................13
Error Finding List ...............................................................................................................14
Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt ............................................................................15
Jyske EMC Lab A/S...........................................................................................................16
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................17
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
AHCON PROGRAMMABLE COMPUTER INFLATOR™ MODEL PCI 6200 4/7 bar
Description of general features: • A full automatic Computer Inflator™, for inflation of passenger, farm and commercial tires.
• Controlled by a highly advanced microprocessor, for maximum ease of use and high accuracy.
• Inflates with full compressor flow for the highest possible inflation speed.
• Has many built-in safety features to help avoid Operator mistakes.
• May be Operator programmed for maximum speed and ease of use.
• Shows the calculated pressure in the tire on a large LCD, even during the inflation process.
• For safety reasons, makes measuring tests for every approx. 1 bar/15 psi of inflation.
• For safety reasons, automatically Pressure Tests and over-inflates tire with min. 0.2 bar/20 kPa.
• Operators may set a Long-time Pressure Test for tires, lasting any preferred testing time.
• Has battery back-up memory, which will hold programmed information up to 10 years.
• Can control an optional Jet Bead Seater System for tubeless tires.
• Electronics has self-diagnostics and self-calibration features.
• Has red and green LED's to indicate current processes.
• Has automatic Leak Test indication. May be set by the Operator for Fine Leak Test.
• Designed for a model depending maximum inflation pressure of 4 or 7 bar.
Basics of Operation: The PCI 6200 inflates tires to an Operator preset SET-Pressure, which always is at least 0.2 bar higher than the Operator preset END-Pressure. The SET-Pressure may be adjusted to any higher pressure for individual tires, or pre-programmed higher for all tires, by the Operator. After reaching the SET-Pressure and thereby pressure testing the tire, the Computer Inflator™ will bleed all excess of air, until the preset END-Pressure is reached. The PCI 6200 shows a calculated - but fairly precise - tire pressure during all of the inflation and deflation processes. When a tire is inflated, the air inside heats up. When the tire is deflated, the air inside cools down. Because of this, and the turbulence created as air passes through the valve, the actual tire pressure is unstable for a period of up to 2 minutes after the processes - if nothing is done to prevent it. The PCI 6200 senses all this, and will automatically make any adjustments necessary, drastically cutting down waiting time, and increasing precision at the same time. The pressure shown on the LCD at this stage is measured, and therefore always correct, but in order to achieve the absolute precise END-Pressure, the air hose should stay connected to the wheel for another 15 seconds, after the Computer Inflator™ starts flashing the green LED's as an OK-signal. If tubeless tires fail to take air, the PCI 6200 tries to inflate five times, before it gives up. But before that happens, the optional Jet Bead Seater System may be engaged, to seat the beads of even the most difficult tubeless tires.
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Measure modes: PCI 6200 has 3 measure modes: kPa, bar, psi. Hold down [M] and press [STOP] at the same time, to change to the next mode in the sequence. The measure mode LED's always indicates the actual measure mode.
Bar and psi has each two display modes, normal and precise. (Ref.: Page 8, Setting 3:PU). 'Bar normal' shows one decimal. 'Bar precise' shows two decimals (as in the above drawing). 'Psi normal' is without decimals. 'Psi precise' shows one decimal. The kPa mode is always without decimals. Operation Example: 1. Press [3/+] or [4/-] to adjust the END-Pressure (if necessary).
The SET-Pressure follows correspondingly.
2 Press [1/+] or [2/-] to adjust the SET-Pressure (if necessary). The END-Pressure will stay and not change.
3. Connect the inflation hose chuck to the tire valve.
4. Press [START] to start the inflation process.
The four RED LED's flashes, and the four GREEN LED's runs from left to right. The Computer Inflator™ will start inflating for some short periods in order to calculate the volume of the tire and the Inflation time-span. The inflation progresses until the SET-Pressure is reached. Then the PCI 6200 starts to deflate. The RED LED's keeps flashing. The GREEN LED's runs from right to left, until the selected END-Pressure is reached. After this, the PCI 6200 performs a quality check of the pressure before the RED LED's stops flashing and the GREEN LED's stops running. When the pressure is confirmed valid, the PCI 6200 signals the OK - with flashing GREEN LED's only. Disconnect the hose and the PCI 6200 returns to its idle mode, with static GREEN LED's, signaling no pressure measured - and ready for the next tire.
WARNING! Never use closed inflation chucks, as the PCI will not be able to measure the precise pressure!
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DETAILED EXPLANATION OF KEY FUNCTIONS:
Key Press: Description:
[START] Pressing [START] will start the inflation process. (Se also Page 7, Power-up)
[START] [START] Pressing [START] twice starts the inflation process and releases the air blast from the Jet Bead Seat System. The air blast is blowing for either 1 sec. or as long as the [START] key is depressed. The second key press to [START] may come at any time before the tire pressure has reached 1 bar/14,5 psi.
[M]+[START] Holding the [M] key depressed while pressing the [START] key will start the inflation process. But - when the SET-Pressure is reached the inflation process temporarily halts from 4 minutes to 20 hours, testing the reliability of the tire (Long Time Test). When OK, the process proceeds, until the END-Pressure is reached. If not OK, the process pauses - showing a Leak Error. (Refer to: Page 8, Setting 1:PU - for setting the waiting time).
[P]+[START] Holding the [P] key depressed while pressing [START] will start the inflation process, and at the same cancels the "Operator Mistake's" automatic safety stop. May to be used on e.g. small industrial wheels with high pressures.
[P]+[START] Cancels at the same time the forced test pressure and presets automatically the overpressure to only 0.2 bar above the preset END-Pressure.
[STOP] Stops the inflation or deflation processes immediately.
[STOP] Activates the Fine Leak Test after a finalized inflation process or after connecting the chuck to a wheel with air pressure.
[STOP]+3 Sec. Pressing the [STOP] key will stop the inflation process immediately. When depressed for 3 seconds it will flush all air pressure out of the tire.
[STOP] At any other time, when no pressure is detected, [STOP] on its own exits an ongoing programming, selection or adjustment.
[STOP]+3 Sec. Holding [STOP] depressed for 3 sec., when the inflation hose is unconnected, will show the self-compensated atmospheric/barometric Zero-Point.
[M]+[STOP] Holding the [M] key depressed, while pressing the [STOP] key, alters measuring mode in the sequence: kPa, bar, psi.
[M] Holding the [M] key depressed will change the function of the other keys. The [M] key has no real function on its own - except when: Pressing the [M] key, during the inflation process, shows the accuracy of the pressure with an extra decimal.
[P] Pressing the [P] key while inflating shows the compressor flow. (Ref. page 6)
[M]+[P] Holding the [M] key depressed, while pressing [P], when unconnected, will Enter the programming of User Settings and Special Functions. (Ref. page 8)
[1/+] or [2/-] Increases or decreases the value on the small LCD-display.
[3/+] or [4/-] Increases or decreases the value on the large LCD-display, when no pressure is detected. When pressure is detected, manually increase or decrease of pressure in the connected tire.
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LED INDICATIONS:
Red LED's
Green LED's
LED On LED Off LED Flashing LED Running left to right. LED Running right to left.
LED's Showing Explanation
The PCI is ready. No pressure is detected.
The PCI is ready and connected to a tire. Pressure is detected and found as correct.
The PCI is connected to a tire. END-Pressure may be too high for the tire size.
LED's are Spring-Blinking. The PCI has detected a
Bad valve/chuck connection.
The PCI is connected to a tire. Air leak is detected.
Red LED's are flashing, warning about high pressure possible. The PCI is Inflating.
Red LED's are flashing, warning about high pressure possible. The PCI is executing the Long Time Test.
Red LED's are flashing, warning about high pressure possible. The PCI is Deflating.
The PCI has entered the manual Calibration Mode. All Measure Mode LED's are ON as well.
Fatal Error 1 is detected. FE :1 shows on the small display. The PCI is Flushing all air pressure (Deflating).
The [P] key was pressed. Presetting 1 was last Selected or Programming Presetting 1.
The [P] key was pressed. Presetting 2 was last Selected or Programming Presetting 2.
The [P] key was pressed. Presetting 3 was last Selected or Programming Presetting 3.
The [P] key was pressed. Presetting 4 was last Selected or Programming Presetting 4.
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Compressor Flow: The pressure flow can be displayed on the large LCD by pressing the [P] key during the inflation process. The pressure flow is always less than the compressor pressure. The pressure flow must be at least 1 bar/14.5 psi higher than the SET-Pressure, set by the Operator. If the SET-Pressure e.g. is 4 bar/58 psi, the flow must be at least 5 bar/73 psi, measured with a coil in the valve. Leak Test: After each inflation process, the Computer Inflator™ will automatically indicate if there is a leak. Since a leak most often comes from a bad connected air chuck, the indication is flashing LED's rather than sound. The Operator may ignore the LED's if it is clear that the leak is caused by the chuck/valve connection. If it is unclear where the leak is, a special leak test may be started. First remove the chuck, and then reconnect it thoroughly. Press the [STOP] key. This will start a special fine mode of the leak test, which will detect even the smallest leak from the tire. After an inflation process, a possible leak will only be indicated 10 to 20 sec. after the OK signal has been given, depending on the size of the leak. See also page 2, Basics of Operation paragraph 2. Pressure Test: The PCI is programmed to over inflate and Pressure Test each tire with a forced SET-Pressure of at least 0.2 bar/20 kPa/3 psi above the END-Pressure. The over inflation value may be increased manually for individual tires - or pre-programmed as an easy to use fixed presetting - by the Operator. Using an over inflation of 1 bar or more in a safety cage, prevents tire explosions in the open, and thereby enhances the overall safety. Long-Time Pressure Test: If the Operator finds a tire especially dangerous, that tire should be Pressure Tested with an over inflation pressure of at least 2 bar/200 kPa/29 psi. In addition the time test should be performed. Start the inflation process by holding down the [M] key and pressing the [START] key at the same time. The Computer Inflator™ will inflate to the preset SET-Pressure, and hold this high pressure over an adjustable period of time - from 4 minutes to 20 hours - before the deflation process begins. The Operator can adjust the time period. The factory default setting is 4 minutes. (Ref.: Page 8, setting 1:PU) Pre-settings: The PCI has four fixed Pre-settings. The Operator can use these, for an easy change to a specific inflation pressure setting. First press the [P] key, release it, then press one of the keys [1/+], [2/-], [3/+] or [4/-]. The four Pre-settings have factory defaults*, but can easily be re-programmed by the Operator - to match his most used inflation pressure settings. (Refer to Page 7, Programming). *Refer to Technical Data on page 9, for the Factory Pre-setting defaults. Stop and Flush Pressure: By pressing the [STOP] key, the Computer Inflator™ stops any inflation process immediately. Holding down the [STOP] key for 3 seconds, starts the flush process, which totally empties the tire. Emergency Exit: Pressing the optional Emergency Exit Button (must not be called "Emergency Stop", as it does not cut the power supply to the PCI, for safety reasons as explained), the PCI immediately stops any ongoing action and executes the Flush process, which totally empties the tire for all air pressure. This procedure makes it safe to go near the tire, when it is empty, remove chuck and inspect the tire for possible construction failures. The PCI will be totally blocked for all other processes, and the keyboard is out of function. Release the Emergency Exit Button. Turn off the PCI power, wait 5 seconds, and turn the power on again, to reinstate the normal functions of the PCI. Self-Calibration: Before and after each inflation-process the PCI will automatically perform a calibration in order to compensate for any changes in temperature and the atmospheric/barometrical pressure, and thereby always keeping the highest possible accuracy.
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POWER-UP, FACTORY AND USER SETTINGS:
IMPORTANT: While powering up or programming, make sure that the inflation hose is not connected to any wheel.
Any user setting has basis in a factory setting. Factory/standard settings can be restored in two
ways: All values at the same time (on Power-up) or individually (see the + key presses). Read the tables below as follows: After the named keys are pressed, the displays shows: Power-up settings:
Keys Small Display
Large Display Explanation Remarks
Reset all user settings to factory defaults. Hold the [START] key down and turn the power on Hold the key until both displays shows 0 (zero)
When is released, the PCI is ready for normal use.
Show version number (and max. pressure). Hold the [4/-] key down and turn the power on. Hold the key until the version number shows.
Values for the large display are examples.
| Show the max. pressure in bar for this PCI.
| The type may be Standard – as the example - or one from more special inflator types.
Press and the PCI is ready for normal use.
Remember: Any changes to any values are stored as soon as they change on the LCD.
Means: Press the first key mentioned, release it and then press the second one.
| Means: Press one of the keys, [1/+] or [2/-] to change a value.
+ Means: Hold down the first key [M], then press the second key [START] at the same time.
Press [STOP] at any time to exit. Programming the 4 Inflation Pre-settings: (example values are shown in bar, normal precision).
Keys Small Display
Large Display Explanation Red and Green
Diodes /Remarks
Make ready to program the 4 pre-settings. Waiting for confirmation. (Repeat the key presses as below)
The large display shows the END-Pressure. The small display shortly shows the active program number and then the SET-Pressure.
As above
Press [P] to select the next pre-setting. After follows again. The diodes will follow the same sequence.
| + |
Increase or decrease the END-Pressure. The SET-Pressure will follow, holding the same distance to the END-Pressure. The [M] key changes the value 10 times faster.
As above
| + |
Increase or decrease the SET-Pressure. The END-Pressure will stay. The [M] key changes the value 10 times faster
As above
+ Restore the factory/standard setting for the actually selected presetting only.
Both SET- and END-Pressure will reset.
Exit the programming phase at any time. Press [STOP] at any point
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USER SETTINGS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE INFLATION PROCESS.
Due to the limited display possibilities, this is a bit cryptic, but here is the overview. Change the main setting areas PU, AU, GU by pressing the [P] key. The below values on gray background, are the normal factory default values for a standard PCI.
Programming the User Settings: (see also 'Remember' on page 6)
Keys Large Display
Small Display Explanation Possible Settings
and/or Remarks
+
Time settings for the long time pressure test at the highest tire pressure. Format is Hours : Minutes.
0:04 … 19:59
| Increase or decrease the minutes.
+ | Increase or decrease the hours.
Inflation Start method. Standard -0 - = Always press [START].
-0- ; -A-
| Automatic -A- = Starts when pressure is detected - if not, press [START].
Mainly used for pressure regulation of tires
Standard Precession (decimal places). Decimal places: kPa=0, bar=1, psi=0
|
Ultra Precession - if bar. Ultra Precession - if psi
kPa=0, bar=2, psi=1
Use Safety Check against unintended overpressure inflation of car wheels, max 4.5 bar
USC; SSC
| Skip Safety Check. (The wheel is inflated in a safety inflation chamber).
RS232 communication settings (off). Other values are Baud Rates as in DOS.
OFF; 24; 48; 96 192; 384; 576
| Increase or Decrease Baud Rates. Other implicit settings are always: n,8,1.
Recommended speed is: 576
Unit Number. Only used when one or more Inflators are connected in a network.
U:00 … U:49
| Increase or decrease the Unit Number.
3½ Digit Display (Max value: 19.99 bar). 3dd; 4dd
| 4 Digit Display (Max value: 99.99 bar). Only special versions
Open Door when Finished. odF; odb
| Open Door while Bleeding (deflating).
Gate (door) off. Automatic safety doors are not implemented or used.
G:OF; G:01 … G:15
|
Increase or decrease the Time in seconds, used for signaling the Gate Controller to open or shut the door(s).
Only used for safety cages with automatic doors
Max. time in seconds before the next control measurement takes place. (Default)
dEF; 003 … 031 sec
|
Increase or decrease the seconds. E.g.: Force the inflator to make control measurements every 20 sec.
This setting has no effect on the total time, the END- or the SET-Pressure.
+ Restore the factory/standard setting for the actually selected user setting only.
Exit the programming session. Press [STOP] at any point
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TECHNICAL DATA
Max. Inlet Voltage : 100/115/240 V - 50/60 Hz
Max. Inlet Pressure : 13 bar
Max. Inflation Pressure : 4/7 bar
Accuracy of Measurement : 0.035 bar
END-Pressure : May be set as needed, up to Max. Inflation Pressure.
Over Inflation Pressure : Min. 0.2 bar above END-Pressure. May be set higher
Tests : Pressure Test, Long Time Test, Leak Test, Fine Leak Test
Measuring values : kPa, bar, psi
Signal readings : Inflation / Deflation Measuring value SET-Pressure (small display) END-Pressure/Actual Pressure (large display)
Control panel : Finger touch key board with 8 keys
Inflation Presets : 4 Preset keys, which may be operator programmed
Factory Preset Defaults:
PCI 6200 All values in bar
Preset 1 Preset 2 Preset 3 Preset 4
Model 4 bar 7 bar 4 bar 7 bar 4 bar 7 bar 4 bar 7 bar
SET-Pressure: 4.2 4.2 3.7 3.7 3.2 3.2 4.2 5.5
END-Pressure: 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 4.0 4.5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Machine dimensions: Height A: 160 mm Depth B: 135 mm Width C: 300 mm
Machine weight: 8 kg Packing dimensions: Height A: 250 mm Depth B: 310 mm Width C: 500 mm
Packing weight: 9 kg
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Diagrams:
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Controlling and Calibrating Measurement Precision All PCI's are fitted with a very reliable Heavy Duty Pressure Sensor of high precision. This high precision sensor drives on approx. 5 V DC, and outputs a reference voltage equivalent to exactly 90% of the calculated max. pressure. This means that even if the inlet voltage of 5 V is falling or rising, the output signal from the pressure sensor will in percentage stay unchanged, and therefore, the sensors measurement precision is remains constant. It must be foreseen though, that one or more components on the PCI-board or the pressure sensor some day will change value, and thereby demand a new calibration. Measurement Basics: All PCI's shows any measured pressure relative to the actual atmospheric/barometric pressure, and is self-compensating in the range from -12 kPa to +12 kPa. The Zero-Point is defined as absolute zero, when the barometer reads 1010 mbar (hPa) at the sea level altitude. The atmospheric pressure drops 10 mbar (hPa) for every 80 m above sea level, and must be taken into consideration while calibrating the PCI. If e.g. the altitude is 800 m above sea level and the barometer reads 910 mbar (hPa), the conditions for absolute zero is met. The measurement precision basics for a PCI, is a zero point shift, which may be calculated by the following formula.
Formula: ZPS = (mB+(Alm/8)-1010)/10. Raise the result to nearest integer.
ZPS = Zero Point Shift in kPa. A number higher than -12 and less than +12. mB = Local barometric reading in mbar (hPa) Alm = Local altitude in meters.
If the PCI's ZPS-value drops below -12 kPa, the PCI will freeze and display Error Zero = E: 0 on the small display, -12 on the large display. If the PCI's ZPS-value excites +12 kPa, no errors are displayed, but it will be impossible to adjust any new inflation pressure, and all green LED's are constantly blinking. The large display will show a value greater than zero. Under both conditions, the Zero-Point must be calibrated. The PCI has build-in calibration facilities. Just after power is turned on, the PCI is able to detect a positive maladjustment to the zero-point and show the error as just described, but with the measured positive pressure. A connected tire with pressure will not trigger any false error-message. Basic calibration, using a voltmeter: (recommended, but may be omitted) Before calibrations begin, the power must have been turned on for a minimum of 10 min. Locate the test point TP1, in the marking circle in the lower left corner of the diagram on page 10. Measure the voltage between GND and +5 V. Multiply that voltage by 0.09. If 5 V is measured, the result is 0.45 V, which must be the measured voltage between GND and VRef.-. If not, adjust the potentiometer marked Ref.-, also called Zero-Point and marked with a 0 as well.
On all 4, 7 and 10 bar PCI-versions, VRef.+ is basically adjusted to 3.4 V. On 12 bar versions or higher, VRef.+ is basically adjusted to 4.4 V, using the potentiometer marked Ref.+, also called Span and marked with a S as well. Factual calibration voltages may divert from the above-mentioned (component tolerances), but so adjusted, sets a solid foundation for the build-in calibration mode. Controlling the Zero-Point: During normal use of the PCI, the Zero-Point may be checked, when the inflation hose is uncon-nected. Hold down the [STOP] key for 3 sec. The small display will show The large display will show . On occasions, there might be a flicker between 0 and 1 or -1, which is of no concern. The reason is, that the barometric pressure stays just on the border of changing. If the above is true, there is no reasons for adjustment, just Press the [STOP] key to return to normal use. If for any reason, the ABSOLUTE Zero-Point must be checked, just press [1/+] or [2/-].
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Calibrating the Absolute Zero-Point and Span: (all values are displayed in kPa) The absolute Zero-Point is accessible in three ways, all by using the [STOP] key, depending on conditions. - Normal use: press [STOP] for 3 sec., then press [1/+] or [2/-]. - If Error Zero is showing: just press [STOP]. - If the PCI constantly shows a measured pressure and all green LED's are blinking: Power off. Hold down the [STOP] key while powering on again. When the small display shows , release the [STOP] key. The large display will show a number from -12 to +12 or higher.
Remember the absolute Zero-Point is not zero, but a value moving relative to the barometric air pressure. Calculate the value using the formula from Measurement Basics. It is of advantage to have a reliable barometer, and to know the approx. altitude. Thus, if neither is at hand, it is safe to adjust the Absolute Zero-Point to zero, if the local weather can be considered as "normal". Look out for extreme high or low barometric pressures. A fairly normal deviation is -2 to 2 kPa, from gray and rainy to high skies and sunshine.
Calibrate the absolute Zero-Point using the potentiometer marked 0 and Ref.-.
Calibrate Span: press [1/+] or [2/-]. The small display shows for Span. The large display shows . Connect the inflation hose to an AHCON calibration unit or another reference media with a precision manometer class 0.5 (=0.05%). Fill the tank with as much pressure as possible by pressing the [3+] key. Wait until the pressure in the tank settles. Slowly release some air, using the tap on the calibration unit, until an easily readable value is met, e.g. a full bar. Calibrate the Span accordingly, using the potentiometer marked S and Ref+. Release air to the next bar in the same way. Calibrate if necessary. Repeat until 2 bar. Disconnect the hose, press [1/+] or [2/-] to return to . Check if the number is the same as first adjusted. If not, recalibrate the Zero-Point. Span calibration must always be repeated for control. It is recommended to check the Zero-Point and Span for valid values at least once a year. 1 kPa = 0.01 bar = 0.145 psi; 1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi; 1 psi = 6.897 kPa = 0.06987 bar.
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ERROR CONDITIONS:
Fatal Error 1 displayed as on the small display:
1. The maximum pressure is continuously measured over a period of 32 sec. A defective sensor or a defect on the PCI-board probably causes this error.
2 If a measurement are smaller than the previous, while inflating. The most likely error is a major leak, showing under higher pressure, but a hardware error cannot be excluded, and there is a danger of high or over inflated pressure.
3 If a measurement are higher than the previous, while deflating. The most likely error source is a wire connection problem, a pressure sensor error, or a defective circuit. A dangerous high over inflated pressure could exist.
All tree conditions will initiate a flush of all pressure, for safety reasons. FE:1 Fatal Error 1 routine explained:
As the flushing of the tire pressure is going on, the large display should show a falling number, if any pressure differences are detectable, but this might not be possible in case of a hardware error. Therefore, listen to the noise from the bleeding air and stay away from the tire, until that noise is very low, indicating a low pressure. On the other hand, the mentioned error conditions are very hard to detect for certain, and other not so dangerous reasons may initiate the FE:1. It is therefore possible, at any time, to abort the error condition by pressing [STOP]. If the bleeding stops automatically, the FE:1 keep showing on the small display. Pressing the [STOP], [START] or (remote START), will remove the error message, and make the PCI ready for the next inflation.
Remember! Examine the reason for the error and correct it if necessary. Error Zero displayed as on the small display: The PCI is frozen and it is impossible to start any inflation process. Related condition: All green LED's are blinking, and the large display shows a value greater than
zero, even when the PCI is unconnected to any tire.
E:0 Error Zero and the related condition is explained on the previous page under Measurement Basics
Operational Lockdown: May occur, although seldom. When it happens, one or both displays might show false or unread-able characters. Keyboard functions may be bad, wrong or totally blocked. In short, everything points to a total disaster, but this must not be the case at all.
First, try to power off. - Wait about 10 sec. - Hold down the two keys [3/+] and [START] and power on again. It's impossible to tell what shows up on the displays or how the diodes lights up. Everything might be off. Keep holding the keys down for another 2-3 sec, release them and press the [4/-] key. This deletes anything from the internal memory, even the false data blocking the inflator. Next - it is best to power off. – Wait 10 sec. – Hold down [START] and power on again. This brings the inflator back to the initial default factory settings and ready for work.
Any programmed values in the 4 pre-settings are lost, and must be reprogrammed. Read more about that on page 7.
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ERROR FINDING LIST
Symptom/Error Cause Cure
The inflator will not start and dashes are shown on the small display
1 Emergency Exit is activated or the plug has fallen out.
2 Door switch to the inflation chamber is not actuated (the door is not closed or the plug has fallen out)
1 Release the Emergency Exit button 2 Plug in the unconnected plug 3 Repair or change the switch
The inflator operates, but no air is supplied. Will disconnect after 5 short inflation intervals
1 No supply from the compressor 2 No power supply to magnet valve No. 1 3 Magnet or valve No.1 is defective
1 Connect compressor air 2 Check the power supply from the
transformer through the relay on the PC-board to the magnet coil
3 Change defect magnet or valve
The inflator operates, but apparently not enough air is supplied
1 Air chuck is defect or is not connected safely on the valve
2 Compressor flow is too small 3 Partly blocked filter
1 Connect the air chuck carefully to the valve. Possibly change the air chuck
2 Supply tube, hose or fittings does not have a sufficient flow opening. Change the fittings. Flow openings must have a min. diameter of 5 mm.
3 Clean or change the filter
The displayed measurements are constant, but not identical to the pressure in the tire
1 Bleeding air e.g. by the air chuck 2. If the inflator has not been used for a
long period of time, rust and dirt may block the pressure sensor, or the pressure sensor is not correctly calibrated
1 Apply the air chuck carefully and press for new fine leak test
2 Let the inflator inflate approx. 5 min. to loosen rust and dirt
3 Calibrate the pressure sensor according to the calibration guide
Overpressure is set at e.g. 9 bar, but the inflation process stops at e.g. 8 bar
1 Maybe the pressure from the compressor is only 8 bar on the spot where it is used
2 If the compressor pressure is less than 8.5 bar the inflator stops, and indicates that the pressure is false
1 Check the flow press. by pressing P during inflation
2 Check the compressor pressure 3 Check possible fall in pressure 4 Check that there is no reduction valves
no where in the pipe system
Inflates to the correct SET-pressure, but no bleed of air. NOTE! "Closed" air chucks cannot be used for bleed
1 Defect core 2 A defective air chuck, does not open
the core
3 Magnet valve No. 2 is defect or power is not supplied
1 Change core 2 Change air chuck 3 Check power supply to magnet valve
No. 2; repair or change
The large display shows that pressure is rising after inflation has stopped. NOTE! Hot air demands larger volume than cold air.
1 Should the pressure raise after 20 sec., the magnet valve No. 1 might not close properly due to dirt or rust, or for other reasons supply air from the compressor
1 Let PCI inflate for approx. 5 min. so the magnet valve No. 1 works enough times to crush possible sand corns
2 Clean or change the valve
4 flashing red LED's and 2 green indicates bleeding air, and the large display shows a falling pressure, but the tire is not leaky
1 Bleeding from the air chuck 2 Defect air chuck 3 Leak in fittings or hoses 4 Defect magnet valve no. 2
1 Apply air chuck carefully and press stop for the fine leak test
2 Change the air chuck 3 Repair any leak 4 Clean or change the valve
The inflator inflates, but 0 (zero) is constantly shown on the large display and the PCI stops after 5 tries.
1 The pressure bleeds between the rim and the tire
2 The pressure sensor is defect
1 Fire the optional Jet Air or seal the tire in another way.
2 Change the pressure sensor and calibrate according to calibration guide
0 and 1023 are shown on the 2 displays respectively
1 Wire connections are defect/broken 2 The pressure sensor is defective
1 Examine and re-establish proper wire connections
2 Change the pressure sensor and calibrate according to calibration guide
The large display is showing 1888 possibly at the same time as other irregular characters and process performs
1 Due to unidentified frequencies from high frequency - possibly defective - electronics, the PCI may be disturbed, but this is extremely rare.
2 Defective wire connections 3 Defective PCI board or E-PROM
1 Turn off the main power. Wait 10 sec. Turn the power on again. Reset eventu-ally the PCI as described on page 7 "Power-up Settings"
2 Check and repair all wire connections to and from the PCI-board.
3 Let an authorized technician repair the PCI or ship it to the factory.
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Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Zulassungsschein Innerstaatliche Bauartzulassung
Nr. 3.13-6676/97
Auf Grund der §§ 9 und 29 des Eichgesetzes vom 11. Juli 1969 (BGBl. I, S. 759) in Verbin-dung mit den §§ 16 Abs. 1-3 und 17 Abs. 1 der Eichordnung vom 12. August 1988 (BGBl. I, S. 1657) in ihren derzeit gültigen Fassungen wird der Firma:
Ahcon Wheel Service Equipment ApS 8660 Skanderborg Dänemark
folgende Bauart zur innerstaatlichen Eichung zugelassen:
Fülleinrichtung eines Reifendruckmeßgerätes mit elektronisch gesteuerter Vorwahleinrichtung
Ortsfestes Wandgerät
Typenbezeichnung: PCI 6000 - 4 bar, PCI 7000 - 4 bar, PCI 6000 - 7 bar, PCI 7000 - 7 bar, PCI 7000 - 10 bar, PCI 8000 -10 bar.
Die Bauart erhält folgendes Zulassungszeichen:
Die wesentlichen Merkmale und gegebenenfalls die Zulassungsauflagen, Befristungen und Bedingungen sowie inhaltliche Beschränkungen sind in der Anlage festgelegt. Sie ist Be-standteil der Zulassung und umfaßt 5 Seiten.
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Jyske EMC Lab A/S Erhvervsvej 2 A 8653 Them Tlf. 86 84 90 33 Fax 86 84 76 64 Reg. nr.: AS 204.518 SE nr.: DK 15730846
Report no. S97 0783
EMC-test of: Ahcon PCI 8000
Made for: Ahcon Wheel Service Equipment ApS
Danmarksvej 25 DK 8660 Skanderborg
Ref.: Arne Hjorth Phone: +45 86 52 30 11
Test performed: October 21st. 1997
Made by: Jyske EMC Lab A/S Them, October 27th. 1997
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We: AHCON WHEEL SERVICE EQUIPMENT ApS Danmarksvej 25 DK - 8660 Skanderborg
declares that the following product:
Computer Inflator PCI 6200 has been produced according to the following norms:
EN 60204-1, 1993 EN 5008-1, 1994
and in accordance with the directives of the Council: Machine Directive: 89/392/EEC with the following alterations 91/368/EEC, 93/68/EEC. PCI 6200 is technical equivalent to PCI 6000
Skanderborg 12. February 2004
_________________________________________ AHCON Wheel Service Equipment ApS Arne Hjorth