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FOR ROTARY SCREW AND RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS

AirStarPD Rotary Screw Controller

When you demand energy efficiency and machine safety, demand AirStarPD™. For proven reliability, flexibility, and functionality, AirStarPD™ is the trusted local controller to manage one Rotary Screw or Reciprocating compressor.


Air Logix PanelAirStarPD™ is built on the Allen Bradley MicroLogix PLC platform and designed to meet all NEC standards. Components are housed in a standard NEMA 12 enclosure, offering eight standard analog inputs, fourteen digital inputs, plus ten digital outputs. No proprietary hardware is provided. For peace of mind, the HMI serves as the operator interface for all machine control functions, all set-point entry, as well as all system monitoring that includes live data and historical data with event logs.

AirStarPD™ data table is configured to 3PX standards, providing easy access from the 3PX-Backbone™ data concentrator for master control (sequencing) solutions, and SCADA or remote monitoring.


Features & Benefits


Variable Capacity Control for Reciprocating and Rotary Screw Compressors

Take control of compressors with variable capacity capability

Special Retrokits Available

Atlas Copco Elektronikon – IR Intellisys and Xe – Sullair Supervisor – Hitachi, and many other Retrokits include additional instruments and transmitters for complete installation. In some instances, the PLC requires a new enclosure due to space limitations in the existing enclosure.

Variable Speed Drive

Control is optional for Rotary Screw Compressors.

AirStarPD compatible with 3PX-Backbone™

Via common communication drivers, this feature enables and permits the electronic integration of Case Controllers with numerous third-party controllers.

Industry Standard Automation – Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs

Built on the Allen-Bradley line of factory automation by Rockwell, Case Controls uses ZERO proprietary parts. This means customers are free to select from a worldwide distribution network and multiple vendors for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley hardware.

Support

Whether on-site, by phone, or via modem connection, support is prompt, effective, and available 24/7.

Documentation

Complete new documentation sets including wiring diagrams, part’s lists, and user-manuals which thoroughly address set-up, tuning, troubleshooting and operations.

Ethernet/IP Communications

Native Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication protocol. Other protocols are optional for connection to any third-party system.

Hardware Specifications


  • ENCLOSURE
    • Rating
      Nema 4/12
    • Dimensions
      24"h x 24"w x 12"d
    • Color
      Light Gray
    • Weight
      115 lbs.
  • ALLEN BRADLEY PLC COMPONENTS
    • Processor
      MicroLogix
    • Analog Inputs (4-20mA, 1-5V)
      Eight
    • Digital Inputs (24VDC)
      Fourteen
    • Digital Outputs (12-250 VAC/VDC)
      Ten
  • FRONT PANEL DEVICES
    • HMI
      7" PanelView Plus 800 (Touch)
    • Emergency Stop
      Push Button
    • Control Power
      Selector Switch
  • COMMUNICATIONS
    • Ethernet
      Port Used for Connection to HMI
    • Ethernet Switch
      5-port Unmanaged
    • Serial Port
      Modbus RTU
  • POWER REQUIREMENTS
    • Power Requirements
      120VAC, 10 amps
  • COMMON OPTIONS
    • Enclosure System

      •Nema 4X SS Enclosure Rating
      •Purgeable Instrument Access Door for HMI
      •Vortec Panel Cooler
      •Panel Air Conditioning
      •Panel Heater
      •Larger Display
    • PLCs

      •ControlLogix
      •CompactLogix
      •MicroLogix
    • PLC Components

      •Analog Inputs
      •Analog Outputs
      •Discrete Inputs & Outputs
    • Control Scheme

      •Rotary screw variable capacity control – spiral valve, inlet modulation, variable speed motor, poppet valve
      •Recip variable capacity control – 2,3, and 5 step control
      •Dryer interface
    • 480V Power Package

      •Oil Heater Contactor
      •Blower Motor Starter
      •Control Circuit Transformer
      •Lockable Disconnect
      •Main Motor Starter
    • Communications

      •Modbus TCP
      •Modbus RTU
      •BACnet/IP & BACnet MS/TP
      •HART
      •PROFIBUS

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