AHCON PCI 900 User manual

OPERATORS MANUAL / BETRIEBSANLEITUNG /
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PCI 900
7 bar/12 bar

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OPERATORS MANUAL (GB)
AHCON PCI 900
Manufacturer Information
Art. No.: 100 09 070 / 100 09 120 / 100 09 120 EP
Type: AHCON PCI 900 - 7 or 12 bar
Use: Fully automatic pre-set electronic tyre gauge device for inflation of
Motorcycle wheels, passenger car wheels, van and truck wheels, as
well as industrial and agricultural wheels.
Field of operation: As individual “Fixed Computer Inflation Device”or as an integrated
fixed part of an AHCON Speed Line System, an AHCON Inflation
Station or an AHCON Safety Cage.
Technical Data: Power connection: 100 - 250 VAC –50/60 Hz.
Maximum supply pressure: 10 / 14 bar, (see type spec.).
Maximum tire Inflation pressure: 7 / 12 bar, (see type spec.).
Temperature range: -10°C to + 40°C.
Measuring accuracy: FS typical +/- 0.05 bar.
Exceeds EN 12645:2014
Unit of measure: bar - psi - kPa. (Pe).
Mechanical environment: M2.
Electromagnetic environment: E2.
Placing: Indoor –openly. IP31 approved.
Mounting position: Fixed, display vertical (+/- 15°).
Language: English
Manufacturer: FLEX1ONE A/S
Ladelundvej 37-39
DK –6650 Brørup
[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Distributor:

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Warnings
Be Careful! Tire inflation can be dangerous.
Use only trained personnel to perform tyre service.
AHCON PCI 900 must be used by trained personnel only.
AHCON PCI 900 must be used for inflation of motorcycles, passenger car wheels, van and
truck wheels, as wells as agricultural and industrial wheels only.
Inflating smaller wheels or toys, for instance; bicycle wheels, wheelbarrows, child
equipment wheels, child toys, footballs or any other kind of toys, is not allowed.
The equipment MUST be supplied with clean, dry air from a compressor air system / line.
Maximum supply air pressure for the 7 bar model is: 10 bar.
Maximum supply air pressure for the 12 bar model is: 14 bar.
AHCON disclaim all responsibility for failures occurring from working procedures, which do
not comply with procedures recommended by AHCON and / or tyre and rim
manufacturer’s recommendations (ETRTO / STRO).
Risks and Labelling
Max. Inlet pressure for the 7 bar version is 10 bar.
Max. Inlet pressure for the 12 bar version is 14 bar.
The PCI 900 - 12 bar version may be used ONLY as a part of an AHCON Safety
Inflation Cage.
If this equipment is exposed to higher inlet pressure than specified, it may result in
equipment damage with the risk of explosions due to over-inflating.
Attention: Risk of personnel injury and equipment damage.

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Safety Precautions
Due to the requirements of the WELMEC 7.2 standard this device is protected against
occasional software errors by use of “checksum” calculations.
Because of this the device has to be rebooted (turned off/on) at least once every week.
We recommend however that this reboot is done on a daily basis.
Safety Distance:
None for the operator. 1 meter for anyone else.
See the safety distances for AHCON - IT Stations and AHCON - Safety Cages in the
User’s Manual that accompanies these equipment.
Noise:
The noise of this equipment is less than 70 dB (A).
However, when the tire is "seating" on the rim, there can be experienced a short, sharp,
loud noise, which can be surprising and/or uncomfortable.
Use ear protection.
Safety Devices:
If the PCI 900 is switched off or the supply power is interrupted, the air pressure will be
vented from the connected wheel.
The PCI 900 can be equipped with Door switches and Emergency Emptying System can
be added. See Accessories.
The equipment is designed and constructed so that the user cannot be injured under
normal use if the instructions in the “Operators Manual” are closely followed.
Protective gear:
There is no requirement for special protection gear under normal use.
However, ear protection is recommended at high numbers of daily repetitions of tire
"seating".

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Warranty
For commercial trade (B2B sales between traders), only the terms of the agreement apply,
so we refer to our general terms of trade.
The product meets the specifications at the time of delivery and will be flawless with
regards to materials and workmanship for a minimum period of 12 months.
The buyer has a duty to investigate the delivered item.
Complaints must take place within 8 days after an error or a deficiency has been identified
or could have been identified.
AHCON accepts no liability to damages occurred by negligence, accidental or improper
use, lack of instruction or training, incorrect installation etc.
Components and parts related to normal wear and tear are not included by the warranty.
Product and machine parts returned to AHCON for repair or replacement must be
forwarded - carriage paid.
Dimensions and Weight
A: Height: 200 mm C: Width: 100 mm
B: Length: 250 mm Weight: 2.1 Kg

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Shipping Dimensions:
Height x Length x Width = 40 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm
Shipping weight: 4 Kg
Connections
Compressed Air Connection:
Supply pressure: Max 10 / 14 bar. (See version type specifications).
Power Connection:
Electrical power supply: 100 - 250 VAC at 50/60 Hz
Connection possibilities:
The following connections are all found on the back/bottom side of PCI 900:

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1. Connector for 10 meter Emergency Empting System Cable and
Emergency Stop Button. (Optional: - art. no.: 0504 - 9501 3006.)
Connector with jumper (art. nr.: 0502 - 9700 0003) installed.
2. Connector for 24V DC Signal Lamp / Audio emitter.
(Optional: - art. no.: 0350 - 4000 0130 / 0350 - 4000 0135).
3. Connector for Door Stop Switch and Cable (1 door).
(Optional: - art. no.: 0502 - 1002 0012).
Connector with jumper (art. no.: 0502 - 9700 0002) installed.
4. Connector for 230V Supply power (50-60 Hz) with 500 mA fuse.
5. Air Out - exhaust port with muffler/silencer (art. no.: 0360 - 2031 2000).
6. Air Out - connector for Tire air hose.
7. Air In - connector for supply air-pressure (from compressor-line).
Operations Guide
- Connect the 230V to the Inlet Power Connector (position 4).
- Connect pressurized air supply from the compressor (position 7).
- Connect the wheel air hose to the Tire Air out Connector (position 6).
Screen-image immediately after turning on the PCI:

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The display shows the Inflator type and software version (here; PCI 900 –7 bar, V1.15).
This device should be restarted (turned on) once every day.
Notice the “sleep mode” that powers down the device valves and screen after 1 hour of
non-use (a connected tire will be emptied).
This does not turn off the device. Press any button to make the screen visible again.
Main screen when the PCI 900 is ready for operation:
Factory preset pressure values:
- Wheel end pressure: 2.50 bar (7 bar version) or 8.00 bar (12 bar version).
- P1 overpressure: 0.50 bar (= Total set pressure of 3.00 / 8.50 bar).
- P2 overpressure: 1.00 bar (= Total set pressure of 3.50 / 9.00 bar).
- P3 overpressure: 2.00 bar (= Total set pressure of 4.50 / 10.00 bar).
Procedure for air filling of the wheel:
- Connect the wheel air-hose to the valve on the tire.
- Make sure there is good connection.

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Notice: If air is leaking from the valve under the filling sequence, the calculation of "filling
time" will be influenced and can result in error. For instance; "Max. Retries" or
“Above Set Pressure” - error message will appear on the display. Disconnect and retry.
Make sure that the valve connection is properly seated and air-tight!
Be careful!
Incorrect connection might lead to over-inflation and the risk of tire explosion.
The rubber seal in the wheel air-hose valve will wear out during use.
Replaced it regularly (depending on wear) to ensure that the wheel filling process operates
smoothly.
Start:
When the wheel air-hose is connected to the wheel valve, start the filling sequence by
choosing Over-pressure and pressing one of the three orange buttons; P1, P2 or P3.
The filling cycle begins.
The wheel is filled to Set Pressure (selected End Pressure + selected Over-pressure).
After reaching Set Pressure, excess air is vented out until the End Pressure is reached.
PCI 900 adjusts the End Pressure with a typical accuracy of +/- 0.05 bar.
The filling sequence process can be followed by watching the "status bar" below the
selected End Pressure on the PCI display. Furthermore, an Arrow (triangle) show if air is
being filled in (arrow up) or vented out (arrow down) of the wheel.
Auto Mode (Auto-Start):
The PCI 900 has an Auto-start functionality.
This can be enabled / disabled in the menu point “Settings” (form software version 1.23).
Add / remove the check-sign; "√" using the + / - buttons.
Store your choice by pressing the “Menu” button.
If a prefilled wheel with an air-pressure of more than 1.5 bar is connected (2 bar in
software before version 1.23), the PCI will automatically fill to the earlier preset “End
pressure”. Notice: In this case no overpressure is applied.
When mounted on an Ahcon Safety Cage, the Auto-Start and Door Open functionality can
conflict - leading to tire deflation. Avoid using Auto-Start with Inflation Cages.