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AIR COMPRESSOR

Model Number PTA011 and PTA511

Summary of Contents for PTA011

Page 1: ...AIR COMPRESSOR Model Number PTA011 and PTA511...

Page 2: ...d manufactures building blocks for the photonics industry including equipment for opto mechanics motion control nano positioning alignment optical components laser diodes tunable lasers and vibration...

Page 3: ...1 Contents INTRODUCTION 2 Safety Precautions 2 INSTALLATION 3 Siting 3 Electrical Connections 3 Preparation 4 Operation 5 Maintenance 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 PUMP WIRING DETAILS 11...

Page 4: ...t you must do Read this manual before using your compressor Ensure the compressor has been correctly installed electrically connected and piped in by a suitably qualified person Ensure the compressor...

Page 5: ...e To avoid overheating problems do not box in the compressor If sited in a closed room ensure adequate ventilation Do not allow hot air to re circulate If sited outdoors ensure provision of adequate p...

Page 6: ...taken to avoid contact with the skin Cautions During item 2 use only ISO 32 Fully Synthetic Compressor Oil Do not overfill the reservoir Damage to the oil seals could occur if the level indicated on t...

Page 7: ...sor When switched on the compressor runs until the maximum working pressure is reached and than automatically switches off As air is used the pressure drops until the minimum operating pressure is rea...

Page 8: ...not ignore air leaks All air connections must be leak free to prevent the compressor from overheating The motor control box incorporates a thermal overload protector which cuts the power if the oil t...

Page 9: ...a suitable container 2 Open the drain valve 3 Close the drain valve when all the water is drained Draining the Filter Regulator Unit During the following procedure refer to Fig 2 2 for identification...

Page 10: ...age to the oil seals could occur if the level indicated on the sight glass is exceeded 5 Refill with oil reservoir until the level is aligned with the mark on the sight glass 6 Refit the oil filler pl...

Page 11: ...p If leakage persists replace the valve 6 Faulty starter relay Contact the service agency 7 Faulty condenser Replace the condenser or contact the service agency 8 Thermal overload switch active Wait f...

Page 12: ...pipe connections Compressor does not switch on when pressure is under the minimum level and or does not switch off at maximum pressure 1 Replace pressure switch Compressor gets very hot and or uses a...

Page 13: ...r 4 Pump Wiring Details Wiring details for the pump unit are shown below Fig 4 1 Pump unit wiring details starter relay overload protector capacitor to pressure switch black black black brown blue yel...

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Page 15: ...ser Measurement Instrumentation Laser beam characterization Photodiodes Power and Energy Meters Lab Accessories Technical Support Thorlabs provides a comprehensive after sales service Contact us throu...

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