Nilfisk MD 421 Hybrid Compact Pegasus Mainstation User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Nilfisk
Table of Contents
Nilfisk MD 421 Hybrid Compact Pegasus Mainstation
Description
This software manual describes the operation of the control panel of the
Single Booster unit.
The unit is operated via the control panel (see below illustration).
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OFF
Button (1) switches OFF the unit. -
ON/STANDBY
Button (2) switches ON the unit. -
ERROR
Error light indicator (3). -
NAVIGATION BUTTONS
The four ”arrow” navigation buttons (4) are used for navigation in the display menu. Pressing the ”OK” button activates the menu and confirms any activity displayed. -
DISPLAY
Display Layout
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When switched on the display will show an arrow symbol in the top right corner equivalent to the active navigation buttons on the control board.
The arrows illustrate that it is possible to scroll up and down between the menus. Scrolling to the right makes it possible to enter a value. Set the value scrolling up (+) or down (-) to set the value higher or lower accordingly. Confirm by pressing ok.
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A letter combination for easy reference in connection with service work will appear in the top right corner of the display.
Modes
Power On
The very first time the unit is switched on, we recommend setting date and time in the Setup menu, settings, display EP. If date and time is not set, date and time will count from the pre-set default date and time.
Set date and time using navigation buttons.
Confirm by pressing OK button
Standby
The start up display will look as the one below.
Power Off
When the unit is off the display will only show a small dot in the top right
corner.
In Off mode it is possible to access all menus without the pump running by
pressing the OK button on the panel.
Dot is equivalent to the OK confirm button on the panel.
Error/Warning
In case of an error, “ ERROR” will appear on the display screen.
Press the OFF button to switch of unit.
If the error remains when the unit is switched ON again, please Press right
arrow to see current error.
In case of a warning, “WARNING” will appear on the display screen. When a
warning is detected the machine will either stop or run with limited
performance until the cause of the warning has been improved (eg. inlet
pressure).
To see further error/warning list and possible cause and remedy go to section
5.2.
Content of Main- and Submenus
The control panel contains the below main menu screen displays.
Scroll between the menus using the navigation buttons.
Each main menu contains submenus which will be described subsequently.
Overview of Main- and Sub-menus
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Info (A)
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Info (AEA)
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Errors (B)
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Setup (C) (default password 6802)
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Password (CA)
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Settings (E)
Standard pressure (ER)
Auto off delay (EZ)
Date & Time (EP) -
Languages & units (F)
Language (FA)
Units (FB) -
Communication (I)
Get Errorlog by cable (IA)
Get errorlog by infrared (IB)
Firmware Upgrade by cable (IC)
Firmware Upgrade by infrared (ID) -
Installation (K)
Install Password(KA) -
Communication (I)
Get Errorlog by cable (IA)
Get Errorlog by infrared (IB)
Firmware Upgrade by cable (IC)
Firmware Upgrade by infrared (ID) -
Readings (R)
Pump state (RA)
Pump-top pres. (RB)
Pump-top temp (RC)
Supply pressure (RD)
Supply temp. (RE)
Flow Status (RF)
Content of the Info menu
Please note that the Info menu is only for display – all data must be typed in via the setup menu!
This display view is only ment as an example, SW ID and CT ID shows the
current SW version.
Displays Software version and Pump size, machine configuration and controller software version/ID.
Content of the Errors menu – CAUSE & REMEDY
Example of Error log screen display:
All error occurrences will be stamped with date and time.
E indicates Error number. P indicates Pump number.
The error log stores up to 1000 occurrences. When max. memory is reached, the errors will be deleted according to ”First in” First out” principle.
Error List
Error | Cause | Remedy |
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C1 Inverter Error |
- Frequency inverter in error state
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- Switch off the power on the service switch. Wait 180 sec. Switch on the unit again. If error still occurs, please contact your Local service technician.
C2 Low Supply Pressure|
- Insufficient water supply
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- Secure sufficient water supply pres- sure.
- Check inlet filter for impurities/rinse filter
- Contact your Local service technician
C3 High Water Temp.|
- Water pump top temperature is above 80°
- Water consumption is too low (pump column has been overheated)
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- Lower the inlet water temp. (max 70°C)
- Secure sufficient water consumption
- Contact your Local service technician
C4 High Motor Temp.|
- Insufficient cooling of motor
- The ambient temperature is above 40°
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- Secure that all air channels are open and not blocked by impurities
- Lower ambient temperature
C5 High Supply Temp.|
- Water inlet temperature is above 70°
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- Lower the water temp. (max 70°C)
- Contact your Local service technician
C6 Low Sensor Supply Voltage|
- Voltage supply for sensors too low
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact our Local service technician
C7 No Response Error|
- No communication between display and control board
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- Contact Local service technician
C8 Low Tank Level|
- Insufficient water supply
- Water supply valve not open
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- Check correct water supply
- Secure suffcient air supply to valve
- Contact your Local service technician
C9 High Tank Level|
- Water supply valve not closed
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- Secure sufficient air supply to the valve.
- Contact Local service technician
C11 Warning Cri. Inlet press.|
- Insufficient water supply
- Booster will return to standby mode after 20 sec. If this error occurs 3 times within 20 min. Error C2 occurs.
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- Secure suffcient water supply or re- duce consumption
- Check inlet filter for impurities/rinse filter
- Contact your Local service technician
C13 Warning Low inlet press.|
- Insufficient water supply.
The machine will keep on working as always, but the maximum speed of the pump will be reduced until sufficient inlet pressure is present.
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- Secure sufficient water supply or reduce consuption
- Check inelt filter for impurities/Rinse filter
C14 Warning leakage start|
- Booster start condition changed to flow, due to leakage in pipe
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- Check for leakage in pipe system.
- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technician
C20 Low Sensor Signal P-Pump- top|
- Pressure signal from pumptop sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technician
C21 Low Sensor Signal T-Pump- top|
- Temparature signal from pumptop, sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technician
C22 Low Sensor Signal P-Inlet|
- Pressure signal form inlet sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C23 Low Sensor Signal T-Inlet|
- Temperature signal from inlet sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C24 Low Sensor Signal block|
- Signal from block sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C25 Low Sensor Signal flow|
- Signal from flow sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C30 High Sensor Signal P-Puump- top|
- Pressure signal from pumptop sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C31 High Sensor Signal T-Pump- top|
- Temperature signal from pumptop sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C32 High Sensor Signal P-Inlet|
- Pressure signal from inlet sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
C33 High Sensor Signal T-Inlet|
- Temperature signal from inlet sensor, out of range
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- Press “off” button
- If error reoccurs, contact your Local service technican
Content of the Setup menu
The Setup Main menu contains the below submenus, which will be described
subsequently.
Password Note : Default user password is 6802. Enter the settings menu to
change the default password. To avoid unintended access to the system the
Local service technician can insert a blocking preventing access to the
password controlled menus.
Submenu setting
Set date and time
Submenu Language & Units
Submenu Installation
- For the use of authorised Local service technician only
Content of Readings
Output frequency of frequency inverter.
Upgrade Firmware
Upgrading from software version 4.10 or higher
Upgrade using USB Cable
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Connect USB cable (Item No. 110001526) to PC USB port (Remove other USB cables connected to PC)
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Connect Display cable to USB cable
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In the menu go to, Setup->”password”->Communication-> Firmware upgrade by cable- >Confirm Firmware upgrade and press “OK”
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Display should now be looking like this:
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Disconnect display from usb cable and connect it again (Power cycle)
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Make sure the Green “ON” led and the red “OFF” led at the display is both on, display is blank
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Startup PC program FWU200.exe (can be downloaded from Nilfisk Food website)
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Window should be looking like this
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Press ”Browse” button
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Select the file you will use for upgrade. Software File can be downloaded from Nilfisk Food website. The name of the file should end with “.hex”. Ex V4.14_SB_DISP.hex
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When the file is located press “Open” in browser window
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The file name will now be written in file text line
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Press UPGRADE button in FWU 200 tool
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After a short while the FWU tool should start upgrading, the upgrade button should turn Yellow and change to “RUNNING”
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The progress bar “Program” must go to the end before the upgrade is complete (less than 1 minute)
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When the upgrade is complete the FWU tool should be looking like this, Button turns Green and text changes to “DONE/NEW”
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Now the display is upgraded
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To verify software version in display, in the menu go to, Info->Machine info
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Here you will find display software version and control software version. SW ID “Display software”, HW ID “type of device”, CT ID Controller board software(if display is not connected to a control board, control software will be 0/300)
Upgrade using IrDA Cable
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Connect power to equipment
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In the menu go to, Setup->”password”->Communication-> Firmware upgrade by Infrared- >Confirm Firmware upgrade and press “OK”
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Display should now be looking like this:
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Turn Off equipment and turn it on again (Power cycle)
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Make sure the All three led’s are on (Green “ON”, red “ERROR” and red “OFF”) and the display is blank
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Connect Irda module (Item No. 110001558) to PC USB port
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Place Irda module on display module like this
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Startup PC program FWU200.exe (can be downloaded from Nilfisk Food website)
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Window should be looking like this
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Press ”Browse” button
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Select the file you will use for upgrade. Software File can be downloaded from Nilfisk Food website. The name of the file should end with “.hex”. Ex V4.14_SB_DISP.hex
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When the file is located press “Open” in browser window
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The file name will now be written in file text line
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Press UPGRADE button in FWU 200 tool
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After a short while the FWU tool should start upgrading, the upgrade button should turn Yellow and change to “RUNNING”
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The progress bar “Program” must go to the end before the upgrade is complete (less than 1 minute)
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When the upgrade is complete the FWU tool should be looking like this, Button turns Green and text changes to “DONE/NEW”
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Now the display is upgraded
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To verify software version in display, in the menu go to, Info->Machine info
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Here you will find display software version and control software version. SW ID “Display software”, HW ID “type of device”, CT ID Controller board software(if display is not connected to a control board, control software will be 0/300)
Upgrade Controller Board
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Make sure display is connected to controller
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Power up equipment
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In the menu go to, Setup->”password”->Communication-> Upgrade Controller->Confirm upgrade and press “OK”
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Display will now look like this:
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Turn off power to equipment and turn it back on (Power cycle)
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After power on display will look like this:
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When Erasing reaches 100%, the display will automatically start to program control board “Erase” is changed to “Program”
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Program will now start to count from 0% to 100%
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When program reaches 100%, the programming is complete
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The display will be looking like this
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Turn Off equipment and turn it on again (Power cycle)
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Now the control PCB is upgraded
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To verify software version in display, in the menu go to, Info->Machine info
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Here you will find display software version and control software version. SW ID “Display software”, HW ID “type of device”, CT ID Controller board software
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