
Compressor Mini Service Manual
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6. Pressure regulator
The compressed air supply is tapped off at the Water
separator and applied to the Pressure regulator. This
device is actually a pressure relief valve.
Pressure in excess of the set level, normally approx.
450 kPa (64 psi), opens this relief valve. The excess
compressed air flow is returned to the inlet of the
compressor. This arrangement effectively silences
the outlet of this relief valve.
7. Tank
The compressed air Tank is a metal container with a
volume of approx. 1.25 liters. A Safety valve and a
manual Drain valve is connected to the Tank.
8. Safety valve
A spring-loaded Safety valve is connected to the
Tank. The valve will open if the pressure inside the
tank exceeds approx. 700 kPa (102 psi).
9. Standby valve
The Standby valve is powered with 6 V and
electrically controlled by the PC board. The standby
pressure levels differ between the SW versions.
The Standby valve is a three-port valve with the
following function:
1. If the air pressure in the hospital central gas
supply, connected to the Compressed air inlet,
is above approx.:
• 300 kPa (44 psi) for SW version V1.1.0
• 250 kPa (36 psi) for SW version V1.2.0 and V2.1
the Standby valve connects this inlet with the
Compressed air outlet. The compressor is in
standby mode.
2. If the air pressure in the hospital central gas
supply, connected to the Compressed air inlet,
drops and stays below approx.:
• 300 kPa (44 psi) for SW version V1.1.0
• 250 kPa (36 psi) for SW version V1.2.0 and V2.1
for more than 2 seconds, the compressor starts
to supply compressed air to the Tank. At the
same time, the Standby valve will switch to
connect the Tank with the Compressed air outlet.
The compressor runs in active mode.
3. If the air pressure in the hospital central gas
supply, connected to the Compressed air inlet,
rises and stays above approx.:
• 350 kPa (50 psi) for SW version V1.1.0
• 300 kPa (44 psi) for SW version V1.2.0 and V2.1
for more than 30 seconds, the compressor stops.
At the same time, the Standby valve will switch
to connect the Compressed air inlet with the
Compressed air outlet. The compressor returns
to standby mode.
10. Compressed air inlet
Compressor Mini is equipped with a Compressed air
inlet. The purpose of this air inlet is to provide
compressed air from the hospital central gas supply
via Compressor Mini when used as a standby unit.
The inlet nipple can be adapted to local standards.
The inlet air connection nipple is provided with a
M12 x 1 thread.
The standby function is further described in section
9. 'Standby valve' above and in the User's Manual.
11. Compressed air outlet
The Compressed air outlet is connected to the Tank
via the Standby valve. The outlet nipple can be
adapted to local standards. The outlet air connection
nipple is provided with a M12 x 1 thread.
A test nozzle, provided as a service tool, can be used
when performing functional checks or trouble-
shooting on the Compressor Mini. It provides a
simulated load that permits rapid, easy checks of the
output pressure.
When testing the Compressor Mini, the test nozzle
should be connected to this outlet so that
compressed air flows through the nozzle. Output
pressure can then be read on the display.
The test nozzle permits an air flow of approx. 30 l/min
at 350 kPa (50 psi). An air pressure of 350 – 400 kPa
(50 – 58 psi) indicated on the display shows that the
compressor is operating correctly.
12. Drainage valve
The Drainage valve is powered with 12 V and
electrically controlled by the PC board.
The purpose of the Drainage valve is to remove
water collected in the Water separator at regular
intervals.
The valve is closed in non-activated condition.
During operation, the valve will be activated (open)
for approx. 0.5 seconds twice every minute by the
timing circuit on the PC board.
When the valve opens, the water collected in the
water separator will be transported to the Drainage
bottle.
13. Drainage bottle
The Drainage bottle collects the water that is
extracted from the compressed air by the Water
separator. It is a plastic container with a screw cap
into which the water hose from the water separator is
connected. There are ventilation holes in the cap.
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