Impact RM Compressed Air Products

The Autodual

Manage your compressor operation and prevent excess idling. Limit the idle periods to maximum of 20 minutes and save on your energy bill. Prevent motor overload and reduce oil carryover with the Autodual control for compressors 15-100 HP.

Automatic dual control for any reciprocating air compressor with head unloaders and rotary screw with load / unload control.

Helps reduce common problems associated with compressors unloading for long periods of time, such as;

Catastrophic failure caused by loss of oil in crankcase
Excessive oil consumption
Fouling compressor valves
Passing oil downstream into system
Glazing of cylinder surfaces and overheating
Unnecessary wear on running parts
Electric motor burn out due to excessive start/stop cycling
High electrical costs

Cost Control - Increased operating efficiency

The Autodual is so effective it typically allows end users to recover the cost of their compressor within five years in power savings alone.

Example: A savings analysis of a 25 HP, 2 stage, reciprocating or rotary screw compressor operating a factory that is producing 7 days per week on three shifts (8760 hours per year).

Basis

25 HP = 23 KW x motor P.F. of 1.15 (power factor) = 26.45 KW
Unloaded KW = Full Load KW (26.45KW) x
Unloaded KW (25%) x losses (part load motor efficiency
& power factor = 35% efficiency loss .65

1st Shift: 75% Loaded, 25% Unloaded
2nd Shift: 40% Loaded, 60% Unloaded
3rd Shift: 20% Loaded, 80% Unloaded
Electric Rate: $.10/KWH
Unloaded kW: 25% of Full Load = 10.17KW at
8760 hours per year

Total Annual Electric Energy Savings = 49,000 KwHrs/year

Unloaded kW Savings
1st Shift: 2920 hours x .25 x 10.17 x .10 = $743
2nd Shift: 2920 hours x .60 x 10.17 x .10 = $1782
3rd Shift: 2920 hours x .80 x 10.17 x .10 = $2375

Total Annual Power Savings: $4900

Standard features

Automatic time out 3-20 minutes; or start stop control
Running timer accurately tracks total hours of compressor operation
0-300 psi liquid filled SS system pressure gauge
Fail safe design - Compressor unloads in event of electrical failure
Adjustable cycle pressures 70-200 psig shutoff
20-25 psi differential standard at all pressures
Easy Installation or retrofit
6-ft 115 or 230 volt power cord
Warranty -One year
Patent pending

Options

Emergency Shutdown - External 6' Power cord connects to any non-powered normally closed (N.C.) emergency shutdown device, i.e., low oil pressure, low oil level, high air temperature, power line monitors, starter overload, or any of the above combinations. Failure of any of the above shuts the compressor motor down 20 seconds after receiving fault signal, activating flashing light on the AutoDual.

Timed tank Drain - Activates tank mounted solenoid drain for 5 seconds for every hour of compressor pumping time. Motor idle time does not affect the drain timer, saving energy and wasted air. Includes 6' Power cord to tank drain solenoid and Console mounted manual drain (test drain) button.

Nema 4 Packaging - Universal AutoDual enclosed in a durable, watertight NEMA 4 rated Enclosure. Great for outdoor or high contaminant applications.

AutoDual Controller for high pressure applications - The AutoDual Controller repackaged in a 12" X 12" X 6" NEMA 1 rated enclosure. Unit has adjustable pressure deadband function and pressure range adjustment to 5000 p.s.i. (Low pressure control air is required for head unloading)

Optional Features

Multiple Lead/Lag Compressor Control:

Manual 2 or 3 Compressor Control - Manual Switching Between two or three AutoDual Controllers/Compressors.

Automatic Lead/Lag Switching - Available for 2 Compressor systems, Automatic lead compressor cycle switching user selectable from 10min to 7 Days. Lag compressor automatically cycles to provide additional air under high load conditions, with full AutoDual functionality (2 Autoduals required).

Autodual Simplex Lead/Lag Controller Simplex controller runs two compressors in Lead/Lag mode with ONE Autodual controller. No control connection required between units. Ideal solution for Intellysis or "T" control units. Installs on second compressor only, yet gives lead/lag functionality to both compressors. Manual and full automatic lead/lag switching available.



	The Autodual Manage your compressor operation and prevent excess idling. Limit the idle periods to maximum of 20 minutes and save on your energy bill. Prevent motor overload and reduce oil carryover with the Autodual control for compressors 15-100 HP. Automatic dual control for any reciprocating air compressor with head unloaders and rotary screw with load / unload control. Helps reduce common problems associated with compressors unloading for long periods of time, such as; Catastrophic failure caused by loss of oil in crankcase Excessive oil consumption Fouling compressor valves Passing oil downstream into system Glazing of cylinder surfaces and overheating Unnecessary wear on running parts Electric motor burn out due to excessive start/stop cycling High electrical costs Cost Control - Increased operating efficiency The Autodual is so effective it typically allows end users to recover the cost of their compressor within five years in power savings alone. Example: A savings analysis of a 25 HP, 2 stage, reciprocating or rotary screw compressor operating a factory that is producing 7 days per week on three shifts (8760 hours per year). *Basis* 25 HP = 23 KW x motor P.F. of 1.15 (power factor) = 26.45 KW Unloaded KW = Full Load KW (26.45KW) x Unloaded KW (25%) x losses (part load motor efficiency & power factor = 35% efficiency loss .65 1st Shift: 75% Loaded, 25% Unloaded 2nd Shift: 40% Loaded, 60% Unloaded 3rd Shift: 20% Loaded, 80% Unloaded Electric Rate: $.10/KWH Unloaded kW: 25% of Full Load = 10.17KW at 8760 hours per year Total Annual Electric Energy Savings = 49,000 KwHrs/year Unloaded kW Savings 1st Shift: 2920 hours x .25 x 10.17 x .10 = $743 2nd Shift: 2920 hours x .60 x 10.17 x .10 = $1782 3rd Shift: 2920 hours x .80 x 10.17 x .10 = $2375 Total Annual Power Savings: $4900 Standard features Automatic time out 3-20 minutes; or start stop control Running timer accurately tracks total hours of compressor operation 0-300 psi liquid filled SS system pressure gauge Fail safe design - Compressor unloads in event of electrical failure Adjustable cycle pressures 70-200 psig shutoff 20-25 psi differential standard at all pressures Easy Installation or retrofit 6-ft 115 or 230 volt power cord Warranty -One year Patent pending Options Emergency Shutdown - External 6' Power cord connects to any non-powered normally closed (N.C.) emergency shutdown device, i.e., low oil pressure, low oil level, high air temperature, power line monitors, starter overload, or any of the above combinations. Failure of any of the above shuts the compressor motor down 20 seconds after receiving fault signal, activating flashing light on the AutoDual. Timed tank Drain - Activates tank mounted solenoid drain for 5 seconds for every hour of compressor pumping time. Motor idle time does not affect the drain timer, saving energy and wasted air. Includes 6' Power cord to tank drain solenoid and Console mounted manual drain (test drain) button. Nema 4 Packaging - Universal AutoDual enclosed in a durable, watertight NEMA 4 rated Enclosure. Great for outdoor or high contaminant applications. AutoDual Controller for high pressure applications - The AutoDual Controller repackaged in a 12" X 12" X 6" NEMA 1 rated enclosure. Unit has adjustable pressure deadband function and pressure range adjustment to 5000 p.s.i. (Low pressure control air is required for head unloading) Optional Features Multiple Lead/Lag Compressor Control: Manual 2 or 3 Compressor Control - Manual Switching Between two or three AutoDual Controllers/Compressors. Automatic Lead/Lag Switching - Available for 2 Compressor systems, Automatic lead compressor cycle switching user selectable from 10min to 7 Days. Lag compressor automatically cycles to provide additional air under high load conditions, with full AutoDual functionality (2 Autoduals required). Autodual Simplex Lead/Lag Controller Simplex controller runs two compressors in Lead/Lag mode with ONE Autodual controller. No control connection required between units. Ideal solution for Intellysis or "T" control units. Installs on second compressor only, yet gives lead/lag functionality to both compressors. Manual and full automatic lead/lag switching available.

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