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LEADAIR: COMPRESSOR MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER
Depending on the installation, control requirements and the number of compressors that need to be managed centrally, CP now offers LEADAIR with a
range of master controls tailored to your needs. Most of the time, air usage is not fixed, hence the fluctuation of network pressure.To best answer instant
demand, optimizing the operation of multiple compressors with different flows and technologies is a requirement. LEADAIR continuously measures network pressure and uses the best suited equipment to cover the required demand, taking into account technical parameters and possible savings.
LEADAIR 3
FOR COST EFFECTIVE CONTROL OF UP TO 3 SMALL FIXED SPEED COMPRESSORS
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Up to 3 fix speed compressors
Timer rotation mode
Display of pressure (tight pressure band min/max 3psi)
On/Off button and navigation button to enter menu (parameter changes and
validation)
Alarm signals for each compressor, pressure transducer and LEADAIR
LEADAIR 4
FOR ADVANCED & FLEXIBLE CONTROL OF FIXED SPEED COMPRESSORS
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Up to 4 fix speed compressors
2 control modes: timer rotation, equal running hours
Real time clock with compressor priority and pressure programming (any time
throughout the week)
Remote monitoring option
LEADAIR 12
FOR CONTROL OF DIFFERENT SIZE COMPRESSORS & VSD/ VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT
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Up to 12 compressors including variable speed or variable displacement
3 control modes: 2 modes of LEADAIR 4 + energy control algorithm (selecting
most efficient combination of compressors in function of air demand)
Intelligent pre-fill function for energy efficient start up
Possible management of one or more variable speed compressors (or variable
displacement)
Remote monitoring option
LEADAIR 24
FOR CONTROL OF COMPRESSORS IN MULTIPLE COMPRESSOR ROOMS
LEADAIR 24
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Up to 24 Compressors including variable speed or variable displacement
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Same functions as LEADAIR 12
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Multiple compressor room control (pressure balancing and zoning)
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Ancillary equipment control (ex: dryers, pump start up) and basic monitoring (I/O
board included)
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Remote monitoring option
LEADAIR 24 MAX
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Most advanced solution based on LEADAIR 24 with color touchscreen 15” graphic controller for on site visualization and analysis
OPTIONS
FOR MONITORING OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT AND REMOTE SYSTEM VISUALIZATION
LEADAIR I/O module
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Monitoring of ancillary equipment (like dryers, filters, drains…)
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Monitoring of dew point, flow, kW, ambient room temperature, pressure, etc.
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Control of ancillary equipment can be linked to status of compressors
LEADAIR RC module
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Remote advanced visualization (TCP/IP), analysis and trending
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Data logging (1 month) and reporting (history can be saved to PC monthly)
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Email/text capability for alarm signal
Standard Features
LEADAIR
L3
L4
L12
L24
L24 MAX
Number of compressor
up to 3
up to 4
up to 12
up to 24
up to 24
Number of VSD or VD
0
0
up to 12
up to 12
up to 12
multiple
Compressor room
1
1
1
multiple
I/O monitoring
NA
option
option
option
option
Ancillary control (on/off)
NA
with I/O
with I/O
Standard
Standard
Communication option
NA
RC
RC
RC
Integrated
> 232 psig
Pressure
< 232 psig
> 232psig
> 232 psig
> 232 psig
Pressure bands
1
3
4
6
6
Pressure timer
NA
28
28
28
28
Timer rotation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Equal running hours
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Energy control algorithm
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Pre-fill function
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Restart After Power Failure
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Remote Alarm
1
2
2
2
2
Graphic Touch Screen
No
No
No
No
Yes
Typical Installation:
LEADAIR: SAVINGS THROUGH HARMONY AND CONTROL
Electrical cost is the most important part of a compressor installation budget over the years. To help you reduce the
energy cost linked to your compressed air installation is part of our priorities at Chicago Pneumatic. Our engineers have
this goal in mind when designing our products, as well as our sales representatives when they present you with an offer.
That’s why we added to our portfolio the LEADAIR range, which was developed to address multi compressors room
optimization and offers solutions adapted to basically any configuration. LEADAIR is an intelligent room monitoring and
control system that can reduce your energy bill, mostly in 3 ways:
REDUCE LOAD/UNLOAD
Unload operation can represent up to 30% of the total energy usage. By controlling efficiently compressors’ priority and
network pressure, energy waste can be avoided.
Optimizing the load on each compressor of the network, LEADAIR can reduce the unload time during which a compressor does not supply air. The energy consumption during unload that is prevented is hence converted into savings.
REDUCE SYSTEM PRESSURE BAND
Pressure Cascading Regulation without LEADAIR
Single Pressure Band with LEADAIR
Unlike a classic cascade regulation, the Leadair will control all compressors within one small pressure band (as low as
3 psi), regardless of the air demand and number of compressors. This will result in significant energy savings considering
each pressure reduction of 2 psi is equivalent to 1% energy savings. By programming the pressure in function of the days
and hours, the right pressure can be assigned.
REDUCE RUNNING HOURS
Directly linked to a decrease in unloading time, total hours of operation can significantly drop which extends the lifetime of
internal components of your compressor installation and reduce maintenance cost.
LEADAIR 4 and up: TAILORED PROGRAMMING FOR EACH TYPE OF INSTALLATION
Energy Savings
Air requirement
• Reduce unload time
• Improved energy efficiency
Air consumption
Ideal when compressors have different flow output, LEADAIR will
select the proper combination of compressors (fix speed, variable
speed and variable displacement) in order to reach the target
pressure at minimum operating cost. It will also sequence equally
sized compressors.
Equal Running Time
Running hours
• Equilibrium of use of each compressor
• Same maintenance time for all compressors
• Lower service cost
• Increased life time of the whole installation
Designed for installations where compressors’ capacities are
identical, LEADAIR will force an equal number of load hours on
each compressor, while respecting priority classes.
Air use / service
Timer Rotation
• Flexibility of operation with double priority
Using a classic and simple method, the system operates rotation
of compressors based on their priority class and at regular intervals that can be set between 1 and 168 hours. Priority classes
can be allocated in function of the age or running mode of the
compressors.
ECOntrol6 Controller
The ECOntrol6 defines your compressed air needs and matches those with a specific
air supply. The optimized energy consumption allows you to save a signficant amount
of money repeatedly! Being able to perfectly manage your compressed air network will
give you many positive results. With the Chicago Pneumatic ECOntrol6 in place, you
can improve the overall performance and streamline the compressed air process.
The Best Return on Investment
The ECOntrol6 gives you a well-managed compressed air system that decreases downtime and
maintenance, while increasing production and most importantly, lowering your energy costs.
Chicago Pneumatic Multilogic Controllers give you a single point of control, which allows you to more
efficiently monitor and regulate multiple compressors (branded and non-branded) simultaneously.
Troubleshooting becomes much easier as the system will recognize problems immediately; identifying
which compressor is malfunctioning and even identifying the nature of the problem.
But the most important benefit you’ll gain is better overall network performance that helps you
minimize energy costs.
Compressor has
shutdown.
Contact service
technician.
Standard Features
Cost Savings
• Energy cost savings:
- Pressure band can be reduced to 1.45 psi
- Decrease in pressure by 14.5 psi reduces
energy usage by 7%
- A 14.5 psi decrease in pressure reduces
leakage by 13%
- Lowers energy consumption by reducing long
periods of unloaded operation
- Pressure measurement in network, no cascading
- ECOntrol will control up to 6 compressors
(recommend only 1 VSD compressor in the loop)
User-Designed Operation
• Control the entire network from a single point
• Clear graphic display
• Online monitoring and control available
Complete Control
• Visual overview of compressor room processes
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qualization of running hours, spread over
different compressors with similar priorities
• Running hours can be added for new machine
The Brains Behind the System
The ECOntrol6 is managed by the ES4000, which operates with
all compressor types: load/unload and variable speed. These
new controllers ensure permanent pressure follow-up. The
controllers also include standard running parameters which can
be manually modified and password protected. Other features
include intelligent unload cycles and automatic restart after
power failure. The ES4000 Advanced also offers a wider range
of timers, an integrated central controller, and can calculate the
running time percentages at different load levels.
Model
ECOntrol6
Description
Part Number
MultiLogic Controller (Pressure Sensor 1/4” NPT, 232 psi/16 bar included)
Communication kits for use with the ECOntrol6
8092292823
ComBox E
1900071171
ComBox S including connectors (cable not included)
ComBox P including connectors (cable not included)
ComBox (for non-Chicago Pneumatic branded compressors)
CAN Kit 2 Machines
164 ft. (50m) Cable
CAN Kit 4 Machines
328 ft. (100m) Cable
CAN Kit 6 Machines
492 ft. (150m) Cable
CAN to CAN Cable
1.31 ft. (400mm) Cable
CAN to CAN Cable
3.25 ft. (1m) Cable
8092248254
8092249575
1900071261
8092284085
8092284101
8092284119
1622067610
1622067600
Service connection kits & CAN connectors are needed with each controller and are sold separately
CAN Service Connector
1088001727
Normal CAN Connector
*Service connection kits & CAN connectors are needed with each ECOntrol6 controller and are sold separately.
1088001728
Over 100 years of experience
Since 1901 the Chicago Pneumatic name has represented highperformance tools and equipment designed for an extensive range of
appli­cations. Today, Chicago Pneumatic has a global reach, with local
customer centers around the world. Chicago Pneumatic products are
tailored to the needs of the industrial, vehicle service, and construction
markets. Every day we develop and manufacture new products that are
meant to meet your demands not only today, but tomorrow as well.
To learn more about our extensive range of tools, hydraulic attachments,
industrial and portable compressors, accessories and workshop
equipment, please visit www.cp.com.
CP compressors are supported by a network of trained service technicians who can provide complete warranty support, spare
parts and technical consultation. For more information on our products, please contact your CP territory sales manager or a
local authorized CP distributor.
Original parts. Your quality assurance.
The “original part” identification confirms that these components passed our strict test criteria. All parts are designed
to match the compressor. They have been thoroughly tested to obtain the highest level of protection, extending the
compressors’ lifetime and keeping the cost of ownership to an absolute minimum. No compromises are made on reliability.
The use of “original part” certified quality components helps ensure reliable operation and will not impact the validity of your
warranty, unlike other parts. Look for the quality assurance seal.
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