What does A:4804 mean on an Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller?
Short answer: Service due. If your Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller (Xe-50M/Xe-70M, R-series rotary) is showing A:4804, the controller has logged a specific, documented condition. This page covers what it means, what causes it, what you can safely fix yourself, and when — and why — it takes a technician.
What exactly is the machine telling you?
The service interval hours counter has counted down to zero — routine maintenance (filters, coolant, separator per the schedule) is due. This is a reminder, not a malfunction.
Which machines show this?
modern Ingersoll Rand R-series rotary screw compressors controlled by the Xe-50M and Xe-70M — the current web-enabled controller family with a full-text display. Faults come in two clearly labeled classes: A: codes are alarms, where the machine keeps running but wants attention (A:2118 high pressure, A:2128 high temperature, A:4804 service due), and E: codes are trips that shut the compressor down (E:0010 emergency stop, E:0020 motor overload, E:0129 excess temperature). Practical tip: the letter tells you your time budget — an A: code is a scheduled-maintenance conversation, an E: code that repeats after one reset is a service call, and third-party code lists sometimes mislabel these, so trust the manual's definition.
What causes it?
- The service-hours counter reached zero — routine maintenance is due, nothing is broken
- Filters, coolant, or separator at their scheduled interval
Can you fix it yourself?
Yes, for the routine items your team is equipped for — this is a reminder, not a malfunction. The counter is reset after the service is done.
Step by step — what to try, in order:
- Check the unit's total and service hours on the controller
- Schedule the routine service (air filter, oil filter, coolant sample/change as applicable)
- Have the service counter reset after the maintenance is completed
When do you need a technician — and why?
The distributor typically handles the full service and counter reset because items like the separator involve the pressurized sump and warranty-relevant procedures.
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Related questions
What does A:4804 mean on an Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller (Xe-50M/Xe-70M, R-series rotary)?
Service due. The service interval hours counter has counted down to zero — routine maintenance (filters, coolant, separator per the schedule) is due. This is a reminder, not a malfunction.
Can I fix A:4804 on an Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller (Xe-50M/Xe-70M, R-series rotary) myself?
Yes, for the routine items your team is equipped for — this is a reminder, not a malfunction. The counter is reset after the service is done.
When does A:4804 on an Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller (Xe-50M/Xe-70M, R-series rotary) need a technician?
The distributor typically handles the full service and counter reset because items like the separator involve the pressurized sump and warranty-relevant procedures. Call your Ingersoll Rand distributor or service provider to perform the scheduled service and reset the interval.
Verified against service documentation: Ingersoll Rand Xe-series controller (Xe-50M/Xe-70M, R-series rotary) documentation for A:4804 (ifixcompressors.com)