
CMC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
1X36003 Version 2.52
1996-1999 Ingersoll-Rand Company
Date of Issue: 18-Oct-1999
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WARNING
Failure to set the Coast Timer for a period greater than or equal to the actual
coasting time can result in compressor damage.
Compressor Operating States
The following diagrams graphically depict the states relative to valve position. This diagrams
is provided to assist in the understanding of overall compressor operation.
Unloaded
Coasting
Starting
Loading
Loaded
MinLoad
Full Load
Loaded
MaxLoad
Unloading
Unloaded
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Compressor Operating States
with Valve Position
Rotating
Stopped
4
16
12
8
100
0
75
50
25
Not Ready
Ready
Waiting
Start
100
0
25
20
4
8
12
16
Bypass
Valve
50
75
milli
amps
%
Power
On
Inlet
Valve
milli
amps
%
Tight Closure
Inlet Valve Unload Position
Load
Unload
System Pressure Setpoint
System Pressure