VIPER DIESEL
SECTION 4: OPERATION
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of the package, and help diagnose any
problems that may arise during the life of the
compressor system.
4.6.1 HOME SCREEN
The home screen displays the basic
information required during each state the
package can exist in. Before startup, it
displays fuel level and a message that helps
instruct the user how to start the engine.
While the engine is in its cranking sequence,
it displays a message describing what it is
doing (glow plugs, warm-up period, etc.).
During regular operation, it displays engine
RPM, compressor pressure and
temperature, fuel level, and hours of
operation. After shutdown, it displays the
blowdown timer required to elapse before
engine can be restarted.
4.6.2 SPLASH SCREEN
When the display first turns on, it displays the
manufacturer information, software version,
current hours, and serial number of the
machine. To access this screen after the
display goes to the home screen, press the
Up or Down button while at the home screen
and it can be accessed like the adjustable
parameters.
4.6.3 ADJUSTING USER SETTINGS
The Diesel Viper controller has several
settings that can be adjusted to suit each
user's specific requirements. The following
parameters can be adjusted as follows:
4.6.3.1 P
ARAMETERS
1. After the display is turned on, from the
home screen press the Up or Down
buttons on the control panel to toggle
between each parameter.
2. Press ON/START to select a parameter
to adjust.
3. Use the Up and Down buttons to cycle
between available settings.
4. Press ON/START to confirm the
parameter setting. This will return view
access to the home screen.
4.6.3.2 A
UTO
S
HUTDOWN
When enabled, auto shutdown will turn off
the compressor package until air demand is
needed again.
4.6.3.3 A
UTO
C
RANK
When enabled (ON/OFF, default to ON), auto
crank will apply the appropriate length of
glow plugs, crank the engine until it starts,
and allow for a brief warm-up period before
making air.
When off, manual crank by
depressing ON/OFF switch.
4.6.3.4 S
LEEP
S
TATE
T
IMER
The sleep state timer is the length of time
that the package can be “asleep” before it
will turn off completely to reduce battery draw
and reduce the possibility of accidental
restart when no one is around.
4.6.4 SETTING PRESSURE
Refer to
Section 2, Specifications
for
pressure range. When the machine is
running, the Up and Down buttons adjust the
pressure set point.
4.6.5 SAFETY
The controller is designed with the user's
safety in mind. There are several safety
conditions that must be met to run the
compressor package. The pressure
transducer and temperature thermistor on
the compressor must be plugged in and
functional for the package to run. The
alternator connector must be plugged in for
the package to run. The hood must remain
closed until after the engine has started. If
any unsafe condition is present before the
package is started or during its operation, the
controller will alert the user with a message
Parameter Name
Setting Limits
(Increment)
Default
Auto Shutdown (min.)
0-30 (1)
5
Auto Crank
On/Off
On
Sleep State Timer (min.)
0-15 (5)
10
