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IDX-OM-V020-C PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series IDFA60-23-C,L,R,T,V IDFA70-23-C,L,R,T,V IDFA80-23-C,L,R,T,V IDFA90-23-C,L,R,T,V This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product. Only those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products are qualified to perform installation and operation.
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Foreword Thank you for purchasing SMC’s refrigerated air dryer (hereinafter referred to as the “product”). For safety and long life of the product, be sure to read this Operation Manual (hereinafter referred to as the “manual”) and clearly understand the contents. ●...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Before using the product, be sure to read and understand all the important actions highlighted in this manual. 1.1 Before Using Air Dryer. This chapter is intended to specifically describe the safety related issues for handling the product. Read this before handling the product.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2 Hazard classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels To ensure the safety of the operators, potential hazards are classified and marked with warning labels. Confirm the potential hazards and positions of the labels before operation. WARNING - Transportation, installation, and maintenance involve risks and should only be carried out by people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its incidental device.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.5 Product label 230VAC 1PH 50Hz ● Product number (SERIAL No.) ● Refrigerant type and amount * Example: IDFA60-23. Front Structure of the product number W R 0001 (2018 April) 0001 Year Symbol Note Month Symbol Note Serial No.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.3 Waste Disposal When you dispose of the product, you should collect the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil enclosed in the refrigerant circuit CAUTION - This product uses Fluorocarbon (HFC) as a refrigerant. - This product is specified by “Class 1 Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons JAPAN”...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.4 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer/ Compliance Requirements The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”. Read and accept them before using the product. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts 2.1 Name and Function of Parts Right ventilation grille (air discharge opening) Hot air is exhausted from the fan motor. Do not block the grill. Compressed air inlet (IN) Compressed air outlet (OUT) Switch with lamp...
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Left ventilation grille (air intake opening) (Dustproof filter) Air intake for cooling. Do not block vents. Name and Function of Parts IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Chapter 3 Transportation and installation WARNING Use the product in an appropriate manner, and pay attention to safety, particularly physical safety of operators, during the installation, operation, maintenance and checks of the product. CAUTION Tranportation, installation, and maintenance including dangerous work must be done by personnel who have require knowledge and experience about the product and system.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2 Installation 3.2.1 Environment Do not use in the following environments, as it may lead to a breakdown. Potential malfunction or damage to the product may occur if these instructions are disregarded. - Avoid locations where the air dryer will be in direct contact with wind or rain. (Avoid locations where relative humidity is 85% or more) - Avoid locations where water, water vapor, salt water, or oil may splash on the product.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.3 Air piping Connection of the inlet and outlet of compressed air should be made removable by using union and so on. When an air fitting is connected with the body of the product, hold the pneumatic piping at the body with a pipe wrench and tighten.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.4 Drain tube - A drain tube of 12mm O.D. is included as an accessory. The outlet end of the tube is released to atmosphere and lets the drain flow through the tube. (When customers prepare the drain tube, keep its length at 5m or less and the I.D. at 8mm or larger for correct operation of the auto drain) - Using the pressure of the compressed air, the drain will be discharged periodically.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.5 Electrical wiring WARNING - Only qualified personnel should do electrical wiring work. - Cut off the power supply for safety before the wiring. Wiring with the product energized is strictly prohibited. - Use a power supply suitable for the specifications of the product. - Supply power from a stable place, which is free from the effects of any surge.
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Wiring procedure (1) Remove the front panel. (2) Pass the cable through the strain relief to connect to the terminal block. (refer to the label on the terminal block) M3.5 Screw tightening torque : 1.0 to 1.3N・m M4.0 Screw tightening torque : 1.4 to 2.0N・m Do not touch any equipment other than the terminal block during wiring.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.3 Cautions about Reinstallation CAUTION Only someone who has enough knowledge about the product and incidental devices should reinstall it in another place. If you move the product and reinstall it into another place after some operations (including trial running), all installation instructions in chapter 2 should be followed as well as the following instructions.
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Cautions about Reinstallation IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown CAUTION Only someone who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and incidental devices should operate or shut down the product. 4.1 Check points before operation Before trial operation, check following points. Installation state ...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown 4.3 Stop 1) Turn off the switch with lamp. 2) The lamp turns off and operation stops. 4.4 Cautions for re-start Allow at least 3 minutes before restarting the product. If the product is restarted within 3 minutes after being stopped, the protection circuit will be activated, and the dryer will not start.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance WARNING - Only people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its incidental devices are allowed to perform maintenance. - Before maintenance, read and understand the important cautionary notifications in this operation manual.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance 5.2 Regular maintenance 5.2.1 Clean the dustproof filter of the ventilation grille Vacuum or air-blow the filter every month to remove dust and particles of the ventilation grille. CAUTION Wear protective goggles or mask during air blow. 5.2.2 Auto drain maintenance Remove the dust accumulated in the auto drain element and bowl assembly every month.
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance 7) Pull down the lock button of the bowl assembly with your thumb, and rotate the bowl assembly anticlockwise by 30 degrees to align the marks. 8) Remove the bowl assembly by pulling down on it. Mark Bowl assembly Lock...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Troubleshooting Refer to the table below if any abnormality is found. If there is something that is not clear, please turn off the power supply and contact our service office. Problems Possible causes Action Air dryer does not Power cord is loose or not...
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Evaporation Poor ventilation in installation - Keep the ambient temperature low by ventilation. thermometer location. indicates higher Ambient temperature is too high. than green zone. Ventilation grille is obstructed by a - Install so that the ventilation grill are 600mm or more wall or blocked with dust.
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Countermeasures Air leakage Air leaks out from the O-ring of the bowl is damaged. - Replace the bowl O-ring with a from the auto gap between the bowl new one. When assembling the drain and body.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.2 Reset the Thermal relay and High Pressure Switch When the lamp goes off and the compressor for refrigeration stops during operation, the thermal relay or high voltage pressure switch has activated to protect the compressor for refrigeration. It is necessary to reset it manually.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 7 Documents Chapter 7 Documents 7.1 Specifications Models IDFA60-23 IDFA70-23 IDFA80-23 IDFA90-23 Specification Fluid Compressed air Operati Inlet air temperature 5 to 65 range (Note 3) Inlet air pressure 0.15 to 1.0 (Note Ambient temperature (Humidity) 2 to 45 (Relative humidity 85 % or less) Outlet air pressure dew point...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 7 Documents Note 1: The operating range does not guarantee use with normal air flow capacity. Note 2: ANR indicates the following set of conditions: a temperature of 20°C, atmospheric pressure, and a relative humidity of 65%. Note 3: Air flow capacity converted by the compressor intake condition [32°C, atmospheric pressure, and 75% relative humidity].
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 7 Documents 7.3 Dimensions Compressed air inlet Compressed air outlet Port size Port size Unit: mm Unit: mm Model Port Size IDFA60 12.5 IDFA70 R1-1/2 IDFA80 11.0 IDFA90 (Hole diameter:Ø13) Anchor bolt location Unit: mm IDFA80 IDFA60 IDFA90 (957) (Air dryer outside) エアドライヤ外寸...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 7 Documents 7.4 Electric circuit ■IDFA60/70 230VAC 1PH 50Hz SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Refrigerating compressor Overload relay Fan motor Magnetic contactor High pressure switch PRS2 Pressure switch Switch with lamp Thermal relay Capacitor for refrigerating compressor Capacitor for fan motor Terminal block Connector GFCI...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 7 Documents 7.5 Air/ Refrigerant Circuit Compressored Compressored air outlet Evaporation air inlet thermometer Cooler re-heater (Heat exchanger) Ball valve Auto drain Capillary tube High pressure switch Volume control valve Condenser Drain outlet Pressure switch Fan motor Accumulator Compressor for refrigeration Air circuit...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 8 Option C Chapter 8 Option C 8.1 Specifications Special epoxy resin is coated on the copper tube surface to improve the corrosion resistance the special epoxy resin is only applied where the copper tubes are not protected or insulated. 8.2 Precautions for installation and handling 1) The epoxy resin minimizes the corrosion of the coated copper tubes against corrosive gas.
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IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 8 Option C Precautions for installation and handling IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 9 Option L Chapter 9 Option L Option L: Dryer with heavy duty auto drain. The heavy duty auto drain to be assembled by customer. 9.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING - Before replacing the auto drain on the compressed air side confirm that the pressure gauge indicates zero.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 9 Option L 9.3 Mount the Heavy Duty Auto Drain 1) Hold the hexagonal part (width across flats: 25) at the connection port (ball valve Rc1/2) of the product with a spanner and screw-in the barrel nipple and elbow in order. 2) Screw-in the long nipple and heavy duty auto drain (width across flats of drain inlet port: 30) completely.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 10 Option R Chapter 10 Option R Option R is equipped with an earth leakage breaker (GFCI). This is to shut off the power supply when over current or leakage current is applied to the air dryer. 10.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 10 Option R 10.3 Connection of power supply Connect the power cable according to the procedure below. 1) Remove the front panels. 2) Introduce the cable through the strain relief to connect to the terminal block. (refer to the label on the terminal block) M3.5 Screw tightening torque : 1.0 to 1.3N・m M4.0 Screw tightening torque : 1.4 to 2.0N・m...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 11 Option T Chapter 11 Option T Option T has terminal block for the output of operation and error signals and remote control. 11.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING All electrical work must be carried out in a safe manner by a qualified person in compliance with applicable national regulations.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 11 Option T 11.3 Remote operation 230 VAC is applied to the terminal for remote operation. Select the appropriate switch. - For remote operation, customer operates the switch which is connected by customer with the switch with lamp ON. - Position holding switch (alternate type switch).
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 11 Option T 11.4 Connect the power cable and signal cable Connect the power cable and signal cable according to the procedure below. 1) Remove the front panel. 2) Insert the power cable to the power cable entry and connect to the terminal block. 3) Insert the signal cable to the signal cable entry and connect to the terminal block.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 11 Option T 11.5 Electric circuit ■IDFA60/70-23-T 230VAC 1PH 50Hz SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Refrigerating compressor Overload relay Fan motor Magnetic contactor Magnetic contactor for remote switch High pressure switch PRS2 Pressure switch Switch with lamp Thermal relay Capacitor for refrigerating compressor Capacitor for fan motor Terminal block Connector...
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 12 Option V Chapter 12 Option V Option V is a dryer with a timer controlled solenoid valve type auto drain. The timer is adjusted by customer according to the operating conditions. 12.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING - Before replacing the auto drain on the compressed air side confirm that the pressure gauge indicates zero ”.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 12 Option V 12.3 Maintenance Be sure to perform regular maintenance of the strainer. Follow the following steps to perform maintenance. 1) Close the ball valve. 2) Press the test switch to release the residual pressure. 3) Remove the strainer and clean it. 4) Mount the strainer and open the ball valve.
IDX-OM-V020 Chapter 13 Inspection record Chapter 13 Inspection record 13.1 Inspection record We recommend keeping the inspection record for maintenance or service. Product No. Description Contents of check Date IDFA60/70/80/90 Series 13.1 Inspection record 13-1...
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