I just got my second ATC (i have two machines in my shop….i liked the first ATC so much i bought a second one for my other machine). Anyway, the first ATC is only a few months old and the PE has 3 gauges and adjusters on the side of the housing. The PE that just came with the second ATC only has one gauge and with no adjustment knobs. Is this correct? I’m assuming the single gauge is the “tool” gauge and the aux and dust are the two that were dropped? Documentation and videos show the 3 dial style. Just curious…I haven’ t had the need to use the adjustment knobs on the other ATC so doubt i would need them on this one.
Thanks for bringing that up. First I’ve heard of it. I know in the past we have had overzealous customers would sit there and tune the gauges themselves, some even before plugging it in and then ask us why it wasn’t working.
I would say plug it in and see what action causes the hand to move to identify which gauge it is. The eliminating the knob, for the additional port especially, I don’t know or understand.
Hello @pwsusi
We’ve modified our pneumatics enclosure as you point out.
We always have our customers backs and we’ve found the 3-gauge system wasn’t working as reliably when paired with any random air compression system. The TOOL regulator maxes out at around 90psi and was very sensitive to over-pressure.
Each failure we’d replace the PE/regulator, but that caused downtime for customers which is no good.
Our new 1-gauge PE’s are more reliable and has a front-removable cover making it easy to identify issues like internal tubes being kinked.
Since the ATC motors can easily handle 90psi-130psi for activating the draw-bar; it didn’t make sense to reduce the pressure down to 90 and give the motor bare minimum.
The new PE has a simpler design which should prove to be more reliable long-term.
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I have the old PE with three gauges, from what you said I’m risking damaging the tool regulator if I go beyond 90psi give or take ?
Not specifically. The regulator is only able to be dialed up to 90psi. If you try to dial it higher, is when damage can occur. Giving the PE more than 90psi is fine, the regulator will tune it down to 90… but cant’ tune to say 95psi for example.
We have researched replacing the regulator with a more resilient one capable of greater than 90psi, but there weren’t enough advantages to doing it. That and when we started looking for ways of making the PE more resilient for those out of warranty… it made more sense to make the overall PE simplier.
For those who are out of warranty, the solution is very simple and bypassing the TOOL regulator is very easy with a minor internal tubing reroute. So we will have a solution for those out of warranty to keep their ATC running strong for years.
Thanks very much for the explanation on the difference between the old vs new style of the PE. The ATC is a game changer for me, thank you for the wonderful product and support.
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Okay I get what you’re saying and no one would have any reason to try to go higher other than pure curiosity lol.