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System or Parts affected
•Multifunction Power Systems
Index
System or Parts affected.............................................................1
Overview .......................................................................................1
Entering DIAGNOSTIC MODE to Retrieve Logged Errors .......1
Error Message Table....................................................................3
Warning Message Table...........................................................4
Modifying System Parameters....................................................6
Factory Reset............................................................................6
Overview
A quick reference for error codes, symptoms, trouble shooting and wire diagrams.
If an error is present, the RAPTAIR MF unit WILL NOT start the compressor until the error
is cleared. When an error is present the WARNING LED will flash on/off and the screen will
display ‘ERRORS DETECTED’ followed by the following list of errors. The user MUST
scroll through ALL the displayed errors by pressing the NEXT button before the unit can
re-try the start sequence.
Entering DIAGNOSTIC MODE to Retrieve Logged Errors
1) Key on the system but do not start. No error messages on the display box should be shown.
2) Press the “NEXT” and “BACK” buttons for 5 seconds to enter Diagnostics Mode.
3) Press the “NEXT” and “BACK” buttons to scroll to “VIEW LOGGED ERRORS”.
4) Press the “ON/ENTER” button to view the errors.
5) Use “NEXT” and “BACK” to scroll through the errors. Fill in all of the blank boxes on the following
table.
The tables below represent the lines that will be shown on the control box display. Completely fill in all of
the blanks on the following tables. (Figure 1 provides an example of an error message)
Figure 1

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Error Message Table
Error
Code
Error Message Displayed
Cause
5
COMP TEMP SENSOR
FAILED –OPEN
Temperature sensor on the compressor is unplugged
or wire to control box has been cut.
6
COMP TEMP SENSOR
FAILED –SHORT
Temperature sensor on the compressor is shorted.
7
COMP TOO COLD
xx.x F/xx.x C
Compressor is too cold to start. The temperature is
displayed.
8
COMP OVER TEMP
xx.x F/xx.x C
Compressor is too hot to start. The temperature is
displayed.
9
MANIFOLD TEMP
FAILED –OPEN
Temperature sensor on the manifold is unplugged or
wire to control box has been cut.
10
MANIFOLD TEMP
FAILED –SHORT
Temperature sensor on the manifold is shorted.
11
MANIFOLD ERROR
CHECK COALESCER
The coalescer should be checked. There is a
possibility of a plug.
12
AIR PRESS SIGNAL
VOLTAGE LOW
Low voltage reading on the air pressure transducer.
13
AIR PRESS SIGNAL
VOLTAGE HIGH
Low voltage reading on the air pressure transducer.
14
AIR PRESS SIGNAL
VOLTAGE HIGH
Air pressure is too high to start the engine.
AIR PRESSURE
xxx.x PSI
If the previous error is present the air pressure is
displayed.
34
ENGINE RPM
NOT DETECTED
Engine RPM is not detected. Wire may be cut, tach
sensor on bell-housing may be loose or fuel problem
caused engine to stop suddenly.
35
ENGINE CRANK
TIME OUT
The engine did not start during the crank cycle.
36
ENGINE OIL LOW
Oil level in the diesel engine is low.
37
ENGINE TEMP
PROBE OPEN
Temperature sensor on the diesel engine is
unplugged or wire to control box has been cut.
38
ENGINE TEMP
PROBE SHORT
Temperature sensor on the diesel engine is shorted.
39
ENGINE TEMP TOO
COLD TO START
The diesel engine is too cold to start.
40
ENGINE OVER TEMP
The diesel engine is too hot to start.
41
SERVICE PANEL
OPEN The service panel is open. It must be closed before
the unit is run.
42
FUEL LEVEL LOW
PLEASE RE-FILL
Fuel level for the diesel engine is low. It must be re-
filled before the unit is run.
27
UNEXPECTED ENGINE
OPERATION
Unexpected engine operation can have many
causes. It is likely due to RPM detected during an
OFF state.

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UNEXPECTED ENGINE
OPERATION
A CAN bus error between the Display box and
Control box.
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End of Errors OK to Retry?
End of errors screen. Pressing ENTER will try to
restart the system.
52
ENGINE RPM
UNDERSPEED
Engine speed went below 2000RPM for 3 seconds.
Listed below are additional messages, which may be displayed. If a message is present, the red
WARNING LED will flash on and off. These messages appear in both the SYSTEM READY and SYSTEM
RUNNING menu Warning Message Table
Error
Code
Message Displayed
Cause
29
AIR FILTER
PLUGGED
Air filter is not working, or working incorrectly.
32
BATTERY VOLTAGE
TOO LOW
The battery voltage is below threshold for 5 seconds (see
Section 7.7 for threshold adjustment).
46
ENGINE RESTART
DUE TO COLD
The engine has auto restarted due to the low internal
temperature.
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500HR/6MTH SERV DUE
IN xx HOURS
This warning will show up 10 hours before the 500 hour
service internal.
54
COMPRESSOR SERV
500HR / 6MTH
The system is due for a service. This warning will show
after every 500 hours of running the compressor. Clearing
the compressor service reminder is required through the
Diagnostic menu.
1000HR / 12MTH SER
DUE IN xx HOURS
This warning will show up 10 hours before the 1000 hour
service internal.
55
COMPRESSOR SERV
1000HR/12MTH
The system is due for a service. This warning will show
after every 1000 hours of running the compressor
Clearing the compressor service reminder is required
through the Diagnostic menu.
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ENGINE SERVICE
50 HOURS
Engine servicing required. See Section 8.6 of the Owner’s
Manual
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ENGINE SERVICE
100 HRS/ENG. OIL
100 hour engine servicing required. See Section 8.6 of
the Owner’s Manual
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ENGINE SERVICE 200
HRS/ENG. OIL
200 hour engine servicing required. See Section 8.6 of
the Owner’s Manual
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ENGINE RESTART DUE
TO LOW BATT

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Trouble Shooting Table
Symptom
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Frequent relief valve
operation
Pressure control line plugged
or frozen
Remove and clear the line
System still at high pressure
Wait for system blow-down or
bleed off all system pressure
Defective relief valve
Replace the valve
Compressor does not run
High system pressure
system will not start with
more than 10 psi system
pressure
High oil temperature
See “frequent over-
temperature shut-down”
Frequent over-temperature
shut-down
Low oil level
Check oil level with
equipment on level ground
Restricted oil lines
Check for kinked or pinched
lines
Plugged oil filter
Replace oil filter
Cooler not functioning or
plugged
Replace or clean oil cooler
Engine cooling system failure
(high engine temperature)
Correct problem
High ambient temperatures
Reduce duty cycle
Oil temperature sensor failure
Replace if defective
Excessive oil in the air
Coalescing separator failure
Replace element
Clogged scavenge line
screen
Clean or replace
High oil level
Check oil level with equipment
on level ground
Operating angle in excess of
15 degrees from horizontal
Reduce operating angle
Air operated equipment is
faulty, or not correctly
connected to supply valve
Test air operated equipment
for proper operation and
connect to supply valve
Incorrect start-up/ shutdown
procedures
Observe start-up/ shutdown
procedures detailed in the
Owner’s Manual
Objectionable noise level
Excessive gear wear
Replace gearbox assembly

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Modifying System Parameters
To modify a system parameter (such as Standby Delay):
•Turn the key ignition ON. Do not start the compressor system.
•Press and hold the NEXT and BACK buttons on the display box for 5 seconds to enter
Setup/Diagnostics Menu.
•When display box shows USER SETUP, press ON/ENTER
•Use NEXT and BACK to scroll to STANDBY DELAY
•Press ON/ENTER.
•Use NEXT and BACK to change Standby Delay parameter value.
•Press ON/ENTER to select value, or EXIT to cancel change.
•Verify STANDBY DELAY screen shows desired parameter value.
•Press EXIT to return to USER SETUP.
•Press EXIT to exit Setup/Diagnostics Menu.
Factory Reset
All adjustable parameters will reset to factory settings.
•Pressing ENTER on this screen will display CANCEL
•Pressing NEXT will show CONFIRM RESET? Pressing BACK will display CANCEL again
•Select the desired option and press the ENTER button
For details and an explanation for adjusting system parameters, see section 7.7 Adjusting System
Parameters in the RAPTAIR MF Installation and User’s Manual.
Setting
Description
Adjustment
Default
Unload Delay
Delay time to unload
0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30
minutes, Never
1 min
Standby Delay
Delay time to standby
1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30
minutes, Never
5 min
System Pressure
Operating System
Pressure
80 to 150PSI @ 5PSI
increments
150PSI
Top-up Pressure
PSI below system
pressure to allow inlet
to open and build
pressure
1 to 15PSI @ 1PSI
increments
10PSI
High Air Use Rate
Air rate set-point for
pressure-based restart
condition
0 to -30PSI @ 0.5PSI
increments -
3.0PSI/sec
Pressure Restart PSI
Air pressure set-point
for pressure-based
restart
80 to 150PSI @ 5PSI
increments
120PSI
Allow Cold Engine
Restart
Allow to restart the
engine if engine is
beginning to freeze
Enable/Disable
Enabled
Disable Auto Restart
Delay
Timer for disabling
automatic engine
restart
Always, 30 min, 60
min, 120 min, Never
60 min

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Setting
Description
Adjustment
Default
Allow Low Battery
Restart
In Standby, allow the
engine to restart
based on low battery
level
Enabled/Disabled
Enabled
Battery Restart Lower
Threshold
Engine will restart if
below this threshold
for 30 seconds in
Standby
10.0 –14.0V @ 0.1V
increments
12.1V
Battery Restart Upper
Threshold
System will start
duration timer if above
value
10.0 –15.0V @ 0.1V
increments
12.8V
Battery Restart
Duration
Once above Upper
Threshold, stay
running for duration to
charge battery
1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 30
minutes
2 min