New Multi-Unit Controller

MULTI ROLLER EX

Product Reference
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
Air Compressor Systems Business Division

17 February 2006 1
Concept
Conventional model in Japan:
Higher Function, Advanced Extensibility, 3 types of unit-controller
Improved User-Friendliness （STEPROLLER II in global market）

- Touch panel + color LCD monitoring display

- Easy pressure control for inverter
- Easy connection with peripheral equipment 
and additional unit
- Weekly timer is equipped as standard
Integrated Function

MULTI ROLLER EX
(hereinafter called “MEX”)

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Details of Concept
New Multi-Unit Control Method
-Effective energy-saving: Capacity control method is changed from full-speed to I-type
-Advanced extensibility: Each unit is connected by RS486 cable for future extension

-Improved user-friendliness: Touch panel with interactive type 5.7 inch color LCD screen

-Sophisticated function： Pressure predictive control, PID control (2-loop method) exclusively
for V-type, Second pressure setting, Weekly timer, PE connection
(Future option: Remote monitoring by PC)

Unit Details
-Model: Hitachi air compressor (OSP, DSP) 
[Confirmation required for non-Hitachi constant speed model compressors]
-Combined with V-type unit （Single-V, Multi-V）
-Unit construction：Master (PCB main body) + Slave (each unit)
-External connection: Easy remote control, Flow indication (option)

-Maximum connectable quantity： 26 units

（max. 12 compressors + max. 12 dryers + max. 2 cooling pumps)
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New Multi-Unit Controller

Model
MULTI ROLLER EX
“EX” stands for “Expansion”

Description MR26-＿Ｅ （E: English version） 

Compressor unit qty. （4, 8 or 12 units)

Controllable compressor unit qty. : 3 to 12 units

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Standard Specification
MR26-4E MR26-8E MR26-12E

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System Construction (1) 
-Connect point connection (input, output) between compressor and MEX

-Analog signal is used for PID control to connect (V-type operation)

 Additional modification for shifting pressure control while operating as solo

-No additional valve is required for oil-cooled type

Modification is not necessary for new HISCREW/DSP (constant speed)
Master PCB ←Pressure Detecting
Pressure Sensor   （from collecting pipe）
Slave Unit
Run･Stop･
Slave Unit
Load/Unload
Slave Unit
(AC200V)
Slave Unit Same as the
conventional Operation
MR26-4E wiring method Answer・Failure
(DC24V)

OSP-37S OSP-37S OSP-37EII OSP-37U

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System Construction (2) 
-Up to 12 compressors installation is available
 In the future, when more compressors are to be installed, it can be easily
done by changing the MEX setting, installing the slave unit in the compressor,
and wiring.
(separate setting required)

Master PCB ← Pressure Detection

Pressure Sensor (from collecting pipe) Additional
Slave Unit
Installation
Slave Unit
PID RS-485 Multi
Slave Unit
Run･Stop･ Control Drop Cable
Slave Unit
Load/Unload Signal
MR26-4 (AC200V)
Operation
Slave Unit Slave Unit
Same as Answer・
conventional Failure
wiring (DC24V)

OSP-37S OSP-37S OSP-37EII OSP-37U OSP-37VII OSP-37SI

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Function 1: Improved User-Friendliness
Color LCD Touch Panel is applied
-Operation and setting by touch panel enables advanced user-friendliness.
Power save function: Turns off the backlight automatically after 10 minutes

The panel
control enables
to cancel
function and
change setting

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Function 2: Advanced 2-Loop Control
Control 2 loops: Constant speed loop and V-type loop
Various combinations available:
Constant speed + V-type, Single-V: Loop 1 and Loop2
Multi-V: Loop2       （Can equalize operating hours and speed for V-type ）  

Loop 1 Loop 2
Control constant speed unit e.g. : Multi-V control

Rotary Operation Rotary Operation

*Turn back control is only available by Loop 1 * Loop 2 is exclusive for V-type control
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Function 3: Weekly Timer and 2nd Pressure Setting
Built-in Weekly Timer -Sets weekly scheduled operation by multi-unit control

-Weekly schedule can be operated also by 2nd

2nd press. setting & schedule
pressure setting

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Function 4: PID Control
PID control function exclusive for V-type
-MEX performs PID control directly to V-type compressors(variable speed control).
-MEX gives all controlling commands which enables various combination with
constant speed units.
-Easy to change target pressure setting by MEX touch panel.
Frequency
MULTI ROLLER EX command is
added

Pressure Loop 1 Run･Stop Loop 2

Sensor (AC200V)
Run･Stop･Load/Unload (AC200V)
Operation
Operation Answer・Failure Answer・ V-type V-type
(DC24V) Failure(DC24V)

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Function 5: Pressure Predictive Control
Pressure Predictive Control (*Patented)
-The peak point is predicted by pressure drop slope calculation.
Enables earlier start-up timing and also prevents pressure drop.

Conventional pressure control Pressure predictive control

Discharge

Pressure →
Discharge
Pressure →

Pressure Pressure
Δｔ
ΔＰ
Lower limit Prevents press. drop
Lower limit
press.
press.

 Time→ Comp. start-up   Time →

Press. drop Start load operation
Start-up unload
Comp. start-up
Start load operation Sample the pressure slope and
Start-up predict pressure after start-up
unload unloading

Protect pressure drop to be less

than the lower limit pressure

* Pressure predictive control is only valid for constant speed unit combination.

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Function 6: Dryer and Pump Control
Auxiliary Equipment Control

-Air dryer and cooling water pump can be operated by MEX.

-MEX controls air dryer and

Run･Stop･Load/Unload
(AC200V) cooling water pump to Run/Stop.
Operation Answer・ -Pre-start operation control is
Failure equipped as standard
(DC24V) -Max. 12 units of dryer and max. 2
units of cooling water pump can
be controlled.
Compressor
-Separate Solo operation is also
available
Air Dryer

Compressor

Air
Air Dryer Receiver
Run･Stop
(AC200V)
Compressor
Operation Answer
・Failure (DC24V)
Air Dryer
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Function 7: Others
IPI-Blackout Auto Restart Function
-IPI between 20ms to 350ms [AC200V]
  →The operating unit judges as abnormal stop and starts up the stopped unit and
continue auto operation
-IPI longer than 350ms [AC200V]      
    →Selectable to restart auto operation or not                  
-Can be combined with built-in IPI auto restart function compressor

Solo Operation
-Switchable Auto/Solo operation
   HISCREW: Constant speed unit for modulation control,
V-type for variable speed control + On-Off line control
   DSP: Constant speed unit for modulation control,
V-type for variable speed control + On-Off line control
(Motor On-Off control is available for DSP.)
Remote Monitoring System （Optional – to be released soon)
-Efficient maintenance by PC remote monitoring function
       Install specific software into PC side and change the master PCB for
communication.

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Remote Monitoring Function (Optional) (Available soon)

(1) Facility control and preventive maintenance by IT

(2) Total Control System (PC, special software, master PCB for communication, LAN cable）
Construction （Flow and electricity can be monitored, but sensor
must be prepared separately）
1.1.Real
Realtime
timemonitor
monitor
2.2.Data
Data record(operation
record (operationand
anduse
use Pressure
amounts)
amounts)
3.3.Comp. Flow
Comp.maintenance
maintenancesupport
support(list)
(list)
4.4.Charge
Charge by electricity and flowamount
by electricity and flow Ethernet
5.5.Daily/monthly report
amount Electricity
Daily/monthly report

Real time monitor Use special software

Settings of Run, Stop, （Installed in PC）
Stored operation data PE Comp.
Shutdown history, etc.

Screen Examples
Operation Control Constant
Menu Monitoring Number Pressure Trend

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Energy-Saving
Improved control method 1 Multi-unit control
(modulation control)
(inc. V-type)
2 400
New multi-unit control
(On-Off line control)

3 300
Parallel operation

Power consumption
by conventional
suction valve
control 200
(%)

100

0 100 200 240 300 400

210 270
Capacity (%)
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Precautions on System
［Compressor Operation］
-HISCREW 2000 V-type
 MEX executes PID control during auto operation. For solo operation, additional
shift circuit of pressure control is required. (Additional modification for specific
circuit is required.)
PQ WIDEMODE must be OFF for V-plus unit.
-Cautions for maintenance
 In order for MEX to restart automatically after sudden blackout, make sure to set
compressor as solo and keep the breaker off.

［Controlled unit quantity］

-Slave unit must be installed for each compressor, separate air dryer, and cooling
water pump.
-The max. controllable quantity is 26 units. (Max. 12 units of compressors,
max. 12 units of separate air dryers, and max. 2 units of cooling water pumps.)

［Others］
-Consult with your nearest Hitachi distributors for non-Hitachi compressors.

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Precautions on System

［Electricity］
-Combination with DSP V-type
 Power system must be the same as compressor.
(Both must be set to OFF when IPI occurs）

-Cautions on wiring （wiring and earthing）

  Wire separate shielded line for AC200V system wiring and DC24V
system wiring.
  Each earth must be grounded firmly into the ground.
  V-type must be grounded separately.

［Power capacity］    100V    200V   Master PCB Fuse

  ・ For 4 units      38VA    48VA        3A
  ・ For 8 units      44VA    61VA       3A
  ・ For 12 units     (50VA)   (74VA)     3A  

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