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OPERATOR’s MANUAL

AHCON PCI 3000

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INDEX Page Manufacturer’s Information 3

Warnings 4

Risks and Labelling 5

Safety Precautions 5

Warranty 6

Dimensions and Weight 7

Shipping Dimensions 7

Connection 8

Operation 9-13

Noise 14

Special Functions and Accessories 14-15

Warning Signals 15

Repair 15

Charts 16-17

Declaration of Conformity and CE Labelling 18

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Manufacturer’s Information Art. No.: 100 10 240 / 100 10 340 Type: AHCON PCI 3000, 24/34 bar. Use: Fully automatic Computer Inflator for inflation of aircraft wheels. Technical Data: Power Connection: 230V (± 10%) – 50/60 HZ

Max. Connecting Pressure: 24,5 bar / 34,5 bar

Max. Inflation Pressure: 24 / 34 bar

Measuring Tolerance: 0,5 %

Test: Long-time test

Signals:

- at pressure loss, „Low compression pressure“. - by start „Wheel connected“. Measure Units: kPa-bar-psi Languages: Danish, English and German Field operation: As individual Computer Inflator, or as an integrated part of an

AHCON Safety Inflation Cage. Manufacturer: AHCON WHEEL SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fabriksvej 17 DK – 6650 Brørup +45 76152150 E-mail: ahcon@ahcon.dk Distributor:

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WARNINGS !

Safety Precautions AHCON PCI 2000 must only be used by trained personnel. AHCON PCI 2000 must only be used for inflation of aircraft wheels. Special software for inflation of small wheels is available. Tyre service should only be performed by persons trained properly. Tyre service must not be performed by persons that are not familiar with the safety precautions in this area. AHCON disclaim all responsibility for failures occurring by working procedures, which do not comply with procedures recommended by AHCON and / or tyre and rim manufacturers (ETRTO/STRO).

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Risks and Labelling PCI 3000, 24/34 barr version must ONLY be used in connection with a Safety Inflation Cage. PCI 3000 / 24 Max. inlet pressure 24,5 bar. PCI 3000 / 34 Max. inlet pressure 34,5 bar

Safety Precautions Safety Distance None for the operator. 1 m for the outsider. OBS ! Please see safety distances for safety inflation cage(s). The use of approved hearing protectors is demanded, when using the Omega Jet System.

Safety Devices If the PCI is turned off or the power is cut the pressure will be led away from the connected wheel. The machine is constructed in such a way that the operator cannot be harmed by normal use of the machine as long as the instructions are closely followed.

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Warranty AHCON guarantees that the product will live up to the specifications at the time of delivery and will be faultless as regards materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months after the product has been invoiced to the end user. Components and parts related to normal wear and tear are not included in the warranty. AHCON will not be responsible for damages occurring by negligence, improper use, incorrect installation, etc. All products and parts returned to AHCON for repair and replacement must be forwarded carriage paid.

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Dimensions and Weight A: Height: 240 mm B: Length: 290 mm C: Width: 125 mm Weight: 8 kg

Shipping Dimensions Height: 250 mm Length: 500 mm Width: 310 mm Shipping weight: 9 kg

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Connection Compressed Air Connection Compression pressure: Max. 24,5 bar (34,5 bar)

Power Connection 230 V +/- 10% / 50-60 HZ

Terminal Key

From the left: - Water separator. - Compressed air connection - Power connection 230 V +/- 10 % / 50-60 Hz - Switch On / Off - 24V outlet for warning light (optional) - Terminal for „Omega Jet System“ - Terminal for external emergency stop (optional) - Terminal for safety door switch - Connection for inflation hose. - USB-connection.

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OPERATION

Turn the PCI on using the ON / OFF button. Display immediately after turning on: ”Software version and language”. Will then automatically switch to P1 Pre-set programmed values: ”Set pressure”: 12,0 bar” ”End pressure”: 11,0 bar”.

MENUS: Press the „MENU/ SET“ button: „Software Version“ and calibration seal will be shown in the display. Adjust contrast: Less contrast: Press the – button. More contrast: Press the + button. Adjustment of contrast will not be saved! Press „MENU / SET“ 2 times: Unit measures „kPa/bar/psi“ is shown Change: Press „MODE“ down for 2 sec. Choose the wanted measure unit using „MODE“. Confirm: Press „MENU / SET“ down for 2 sec.

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Calibration

WARNING! Calibration must only be done if measure errors are occurring due to geodetic installation height (installations on plateaus / in the mountains). The unit is calibrated from factory. Calibrations must ONLY be done by certified and educated personnel. After calibration a consecutive sealing number will be shown in the display.

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Programming of the Inflation Programmes P1 – P4 Choose inflation programmes using „MENU / SET“. Press „MODE“ down for 2 sec. Adjust „Set“ using – or + button. Press „MODE“ 1 more time. „End pressure“ adjustment is shown. Adjust „End pressure“ using the – or + button. Save: Choose the P-button 1 – 4 and keep the button pressed down for 2 seconds.

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Use of the Inflation Programmes

Place the inflation nipple firmly on the valve. Make sure there is a good connection. Choose a programme P1 – P4. Press „Start“ The programme will start automatically. „OK“ The programme has ended. Adjustment Adjust values by using the – or + button. Press „Start“ – the unit will inflate to requested pressure. Overpressure will not be shown by adjustment („Set Pressure“). Return to the programme. Press the „P“ button. The programme can be interrupted at any time. Press „STOP“

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„Dura Test“ – Long-term Test Programme 0 – 23,59 hours

Choose in the menu with „MENU/SET“ button. „MODE“ is pressed down for 2 sec.. Enter comparison pressure „Set“ with + / - buttons.

Press „MODE“ button again. Enter number of surveillance hours between 0 – 23 with the + / - buttons.

Press „MODE„ button again. Enter number of surveillance minutes between 0 – 59 with the + / - buttons. Connect the inflation nipple to the wheel valve, press „START“. Timer starts. The actual pressure is shown constantly.

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Noise Noise from this machine is less than 70 dB.

Special Functions Special Software can be uploaded via USB: (optional): 1. Alteration of version. 2. Languages: Danish, English or German. 3. Inflation sequences in P1, P2, P3 and P4 can be adjusted individually. 4. Common adjustment of inflation sequences. 5. Optional automatic or manual adjustment of values.

Upload new Software:

Place the USB-stick in the terminal. Turn the PCI on.

Press „START“ to confirm the uploading.

AFTER UPLOADING NEW SOFTWARE A CALIBRATION HAS TO BE MADE. CONTACT THE AHCON-DISTRIBUTOR!

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Accessories By use of both ordinary atmospheric air and nitrogen, it is recommended that a switch valve is mounted: Art. No. 900 52 010

Warning Signals:

„Low Compression Pressure “. Possible errors: - The tyre does not receive any air. - Pressure air connection blocked. - Error in the supply of pressure air, compressor error.

„Wheel Connected“. Inflation nipple connected to wheel with pressure.

Repair Do only use trained personnel for maintenance and repair of this machine. Contact your AHCON-distributor.

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Charts

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Compressed Air Chart

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Declaration of Conformity:

AHCON WHEEL SERVICE EQUIPMENT ApS.

Fabriksvej 17 DK – 6650 Brørup

declares that the following product:

Type: AHCON PCI 3000 Art. No.: 100 10 240 / 100 10 340

Product No.: Production year:

has been produced in accordance with the Council’s directives:

2006/42/EU of 17th May 2006 - 2006/95/EU – EMC 2004/108/EU Altered by the following:

98/37EEC

has been produced in accordance with the following standards: DS/EN 292-1 og DS/EN 292-2 DS/EN 294 DS/EN 811 EN 951-1 DS/EN 349

Date: 17.06.11

Name: Bo Møller Signature: