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SMC Networks IDFA3E-23-A Operation Manual

Refrigerated air dryer
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Operation Manual
Original Instructions
PRODUCT NAME
Refrigerated Air Dryer
MODEL / Series
IDFA3E-23-A,C
IDFA4E-23-A,C,L,R,T,V
IDFA6E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V
IDFA8E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V
IDFA11E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V
IDFA15E-23-C,K,L,R,T,V
IDFA3E-TFK17GB-A
Initial issue
7th edition
© 2016 SMC CORPORATION All Rights Reserved.
IDX-OM-I070-G
December, 2004
November, 2011

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  • Page 1 December, 2004 7th edition November, 2011 Operation Manual Original Instructions PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series IDFA3E-23-A,C IDFA4E-23-A,C,L,R,T,V IDFA6E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V IDFA8E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V IDFA11E-23-A,C,K,L,R,T,V IDFA15E-23-C,K,L,R,T,V Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer. Keep the manual readily available for reference.
  • Page 2 Dear Customers Thank you for selecting SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer. This operation manual must be read and understood thoroughly before using the product. It provides all essential information pertaining to safety, as well as, maximizing product efficiency in order to extend the life of the product. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you follow all the safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the local government agency for proper installation and usage.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents To Customers Chapter i Safety Instructions i - 1 Warning: Before Using Air Dryer ............i - 1 i - 1 - 1 Hazard, Warning, and Caution Used in This Manual ........i - 1 i - 2 Danger Classifications/Position of Hazard warning Label ..
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 6 References 6 - 1 Specifications ................... 6 – 1 6 - 2 Refrigerant with GWP reference ............6 - 1 6 - 3 Dimensions ....................6 - 2 6 - 4 Electrical Circuit ..................6 - 3 6 - 5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles ..

  • Page 5: Chapter I Safety Instructions

    i Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Be sure to read and comprehend important cautionary notifications in this operation manual before use Do not operate the product without the cover panel. Warning: Before Using Air Dryer In this chapter, the stated contents are especially about safety. This Air Dryer is installed downstream of the air compressor to remove moisture.

  • Page 6: I - 2 Danger Classifications/Position Of Hazard Warning Label

    i Safety Instructions Danger Classifications & Position of Hazard warning Labels To help you recognize the hazards, the unit utilizes special graphics to indicate different hazards. Confirm the contents of the hazards and the location of the labels before operation. Warning ...

  • Page 7: Hazard Of Electricity

    i Safety Instructions Hazard of Electricity i-2-2 Warning Inside of this product, there is a power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the cover panel. Do not operate the product with the cover panel off. Hazard of Hot Surface i-2-3 Warning Since this product has parts that become hot during operation, there is the danger of burn-associated injuries.
  • Page 8 i Safety Instructions Positions of Danger Warning Label i-2-6 Warning Read with caution and pay attention to the notations of danger warning labels. Do not remove or modify danger warning labels. Confirm the positions of danger warning labels. WARNING 警告 1 Remove panels for maintenance only.

  • Page 9: I-2-7 Hazard Of Refrigerant

    i Safety Instructions Hazard of Refrigerant i-2-7 Caution This product uses Fluorocarbon (HFC) as a refrigerant. It is strictly forbidden to emit Fluorocarbon into the atmosphere. Before you repair the refrigerant circuit, you should collect the refrigerant with proper evacuation system. The collected refrigerant should be properly recycled by qualified agency.

  • Page 10: I-2-8 Cautions About Usage

    i Safety Instructions Cautions about Usage i-2-8 Warning Please follow the instructions on all warning labels. Do not remove or deface warning labels, and confirm the location of all warning labels. CAUTION 注意 1 Read manual before operation. 2 Ensure vantilation and maintenance space.

  • Page 11: I-3 Disposal

    i Safety Instructions Disposal When you dispose of the product, you should collect the refrigerant and the compressor oil inside the refrigerant circuit. Caution This product contains Fluorocarbon HFC. It is strictly forbidden to emit Fluorocarbon into the atmosphere. Before you repair the refrigerant circuit, you should collect the refrigerant with proper evacuation system.

  • Page 12: I - 4 Limited Warranty And Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements

    i Safety Instructions Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements i - 4 The product used subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer“ and “Compliance Requirements. Read and accept them before using the product. Limited warranty and Disclaimer The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered. Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Parts Name And Functions

    1 Name and Functions Parts Parts Name and Functions Parts Name and Functions • IDFA3E Top Ventilation Grille Switch with Lamp (Outlet) (ON/OFF Switch) Hot air will be exhausted The lamp is continuously ON from condenser by fan. No during normal operation. Use it obstacles shall be allowed for ON/OFF operations.
  • Page 14 1 Name and Functions Parts • IDFA3E Electrical Terminal Cover You can see the terminal block when you remove this cover. Connect the power cable through the membrane Front grommet. N PE （ ） Customer Connection Side Terminal Connecting Screw: M3 Membrane Grommet Applied Pressure Terminal: 1.25-3 Power cord outlet...
  • Page 15 1 Name and Functions Parts • IDFA4E to 15E Switch with Lamp Ventilation Grille The lamp is continuously ON Hot air will be exhausted by during normal operation. condenser fan. Do not block these vents. Evaporation Thermometer Indicates the evaporating temperature of refrigerant on low-pressure side.
  • Page 16 1 Name and Functions Parts • IDFA4E to 15E Rear Panel You can see the terminal block when you remove this cover. Connect the power cable through the membrane grommet Front （ ） N PE Customer Connection Side Terminal Connecting Screw: M3 Ring terminals: 1.25-3 (Width 6.5mm and below) (Screw head dimension: 0.25”...

  • Page 17: Transportation

    2 Transportation / Installation Transportation/Installation Warning Use the product in the right way. During Installation, operation, maintenance, and check, you should be careful in keeping the safety of human body. Caution Transportation, installation, and maintenance including dangerous work must be done by a personnel who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and the sysytem.

  • Page 18: Installation

    2 Transportation / Installation Installation 2 - 2 Location 2 - 2 - 1 The product should not be used or stored in the circumstances as follows. Those circumstances will cause not only malfunction but also failures.   Environment where the product is exposed to Locations where danger of thunder is apparent.

  • Page 19: Drain Tube

    2 Transportation / Installation  Flash the piping sufficiently in order to avoid any foreign substances such as dust, sealing tape, liquid gasket, etc. when piping before piping connection.Foreign substances in the piping can cause cooling failure or drainage failure. ...

  • Page 20: Electric Wiring

    2 Transportation / Installation Electric Wiring 2 - 2 - 5 Warning No one but qualified person should do the wiring work. ･Before wiring, you must cut the power off for safety. Do not work under any energized conditions. ･Supply power from a stable place, which is free from the effect of surge. ･Ensure that a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(GFCI) with appropriate capacity for earth leakage and load is used in the power supply of the product to prevent electrical shock and burnout of the compressor motor.
  • Page 21 2 Transportation / Installation Cautions for Reinstallation 2 - 3 Caution No one but someone who has enough knowledge about the product and incidental devices should reinstall in another place. And following instructions must be executed. If you move the product and reinstall it into another place after some operations (including trial running), instructions that are not only following ones but also all of those in the chapter 2 should be followed.

  • Page 22: Check Points Before Operation

    3 Operation / Shutdown Operation/Shutdown Caution No one but someone who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and incidental devices should operate or shut down the product. Check points before operation Before trial run, check the following points: ...

  • Page 23: Shutdown

    3 Operation / Shutdown Shutdown  Turn off the ON/OFF switch.  The lamp will go out and then, the operation will stop. Depending on the condition of operation, hot air continues to be emitted from the ventilation grille by the cooling fan for a while after turning off the switch.

  • Page 24: Daily Inspection

    4 Maintenance MAINTENANCE 4-1 Daily Inspection Check following points during usual operations. If you find some problems, immediately stop the operation and refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting” as soon as possible.  There is no air leakage  The running lamp is lighting during operation ...
  • Page 25 4 Maintenance Warning ・ Maintenance of the air dryer should only be carried out by someone with sufficient knowledge and experience of air dryers and related equipment. ・ Before carrying out maintenance, the important warnings in this manual must be thoroughly read and understood.
  • Page 26 4 Maintenance 【IDFA3E～11E】 ・ Open the residual pressure release cock at the drain tube connection port to release air Lock and drain fluid left in the product. (Leave the drain tube connected and hold it button with hand so that it does not get twisted.) ・...
  • Page 27 4 Maintenance 【IDFA15E】 Mark Lock button Lock button CAUTION Check that air pressure is zero before servicing. Residual pressure release cock Close Open Drain tube Drain tube To remove the case assembly, turn it to release bush 45°until the lock button and mark align. Then, pull it down slowly.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Should any problem occur, inspect the following table, and if the problem cannot be solved, shut off the power supply and then contact an SMC authorized dealer for further instructions. Problem Probable Causes Remedy Air dryer does not Perform proper connection on the power cord and Power cord or plug is loose or operate and run...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    6 References References 6-1 Specifications Model IDFA3E IDFA4E IDFA6E IDFA8E IDFA11E IDFA15E Specification At Outlet 120m Pressure Point of 3℃ At Outlet Air Flow Rate 101m 152m Pressure (ANR)(Note 1) Point of 7℃ At Outlet 112m 168m Pressure Point of 10℃ Operating Pressure 0.7MPa Inlet Air Temperature...

  • Page 30: Dimensions

    6 References DRAFT AIR OUTLET Dimensions  IDFA3E AIR INLET VENTILATION SWITCH WITH LAMP AIR OUTLET EVAPORATION THERMOMETER DRAFT AIR INLET DRAIN TUBE (O.D.10 LENGTH:0.8m) VENTILATION (820) TERMINAL BLOCK POWER SUPPLY ENTRY(Φ17) GROMMET Measure：mm Model Thread size IDFA3E Rc3/8 226 410 473 67 125 304 33 73 31 36 154 21 330 231 15 ...

  • Page 31: Electrical Circuit

    6 References  IDFA15E DRAFT AIR OUTLET AIR OUTLET SWITCH WITH LAMP EVAPORATION AIR INLET THERMOMETER DRAIN SEPARATOR VENTILATION VENTILATION VENTILATION TERMINAL BLOCK DRAIN TUBE (O.D.10 LENGTH:0.8m) (820) 4-φ13 POWER SUPPLY ENTRY(φ17) GROMMET Measure：mm Model Thread Size IDFA15E 6-4 Electrical Circuit ・...

  • Page 32: Service Parts List

    6 References GFGI For Option R Symbol Name Compressor Motor Fan Motor Fan Motor Overload Relay For Option V PTC Starter ON/OFF Switch with Lamp Pressure Switch Terminal Block Capacitor for Starting Compressor Motor Capacitor For Running Fan Motor GFCI Ground Fault Circuit In terrupter Electronic Drain Valve 6-5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit/Operation Principles...
  • Page 33 6 References IDF-S0001 Auto Drain Strainer IDF-S0002 Auto Drain Strainer IDF-S0045 Auto Drain IDF-S0046 Auto Drain 6 - 5...

  • Page 34: Safety Instructions

    7 Specification for Option A Specification for Option A Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions. Warning Shut off the power supply when removing the panel for maintenance work, etc. The product has a fan(s) and could cause serious danger to operators. Specification The specification for this air dryer is used for cooling down the compressed air.

  • Page 35: Safety Instructions

    8 Specification for Option C Specification for Option C When performing the installation and maintenance of the product, the following points must be understood and followed. Safety instructions When handling the product, take care of the following precautions. Warning Shut off the power supply when removing the panel for maintenance work, etc. The product has a fan(s) and could cause serious danger to operators.

  • Page 36: Safety Instructions

    9 Specification for Option K Specification for Option K When performing the installation and maintenance of the product, the following points must be understood and followed. Additionally, for replacement work, read 4-2 “Periodical Maintenance”. Safety instructions When handling the product, take care of the following precautions. Warning 1.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    9 Specification for Option K Specifications The auto drain has a maximum operating pressure of 1.6MPa and uses the metal case with a fluid level indicator. IDFA6E to 15E AD48-8-X2110 Insulation Fluid level indicator KQ2H10-02S Drain Port φ10 Model IDFA6E to 15E-23-K Item Auto drain / Case Assembly AD48-8-X2110...

  • Page 38: Safety Instructions

    10 Specification for Option L Specification for Option L Safety instructions 10-1 When handling the product, take care of the following precautions. Warning 1. Do not remove the auto drain if air pressure remains in the product. When removing the auto drain, stop the supply of air to the primary side of the product, exhaust the air from the secondary side and ensure there is no residual pressure.

  • Page 39: Specification Of Heavy Duty Auto Drain (Adh4000-04)

    10 Specification for Option L Specification of heavy duty auto drain (ADH4000-04). 10-3 Model IDFA4E to 15E-23-L Auto drain type Floating type Auto drain valve type N.O(normally opened: Open in the case of pressure loss) Max. operating pressure 1.6MPa Working pressure range 0.05 to 1.6MPa Working fluid Compressed air...

  • Page 40: Safety Instructions

    11 Specification for Option R Specification for Option R Option R installs a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), it will shut off the power supply in case the product should have over current or current leakage. Additionally, the power supply should be connected directly to the primary side of the GFCI.

  • Page 41: Specifications Of Gfci

    11 Specification for Option R Specifications of the GFCI 11-2 Dryer model number Specifications of GFCI IDFA4E/6E/8E/11E-23-R Rated current: 5A, Current sensitivity: 30mA IDFA15E-23-R Rated current: 10A, Current sensitivity: 30mA How to connect the power supply 11-3 Connect the power cables in the following procedure. 1) Take off the rear panel.

  • Page 42: Safety Instructions

    12 Specification for Option T Specification for Option T This option installs a terminal block that has outputs for the operation and failure signals. The signals are non voltage contact style. For details, refer to 12-2, 12-3 and 12-4. Safety instructions 12-1 When handling the product, take care to the following precautions.

  • Page 43: Remote Operation

    12 Specification for Option T Remote operation 12-3 ・For the remote operation, turn on and off the power supply side under the condition of the Switch with Lamp ON. ・Ensure at least 3 minutes is left after the unit is stopped before restarting it, even for the remote operation.

  • Page 44: Electric Circuit

    12 Specification for Option T Electric circuit 12-5 IDFA4E to 8E-23-T IDFA11E-23-T GFGI GFGI For Option R For Option R For Option V For Option V ※In FM2, only for ＩDFA6E/8E IDFA15E-23-T Symbol Name Compressor Motor FM1,FM2 Fan Motor Overload Relay Pressure Switch ON/OFF Switch with Lamp PTC Starter...

  • Page 45: Chapter 13 Specification For Option

    13 Specification for Option V Specification for Option V This option installs the timer operated auto drain. When performing the installation and maintenance work for the product, the following points must be understood and followed. Additionally, read 12-3 for maintenance work. Safety instructions 13-1 When handling the product, take care of the following precautions.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    13 Specification for Option V Specifications 13-2 The timer is set to have ON time of 0.5sec and OFF time of 0.5min. at the time of shipment from the factory. Do not change this timer setting. If it is changed, water could be discharged from the outlet line of the dryer.

  • Page 47: Chapter 14 Service Record

    14 Service Record Service Record Service Record 14-1 It is recommended to k eep a maintenance/s ervice record . Parts No. Description Maintenance/Service Work Description Date 14 - 1...

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