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Condair RO Series Installation And Operation Manual

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Pure Water System
Condair RO-A
Humidification and Evaporative Cooling

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Pure Water System Condair RO-A Humidification and Evaporative Cooling...
  • Page 2 Condair Group AG, except to the extent required for installation or maintenance of recipient's equipment. Liability Notice Condair Group AG does not accept any liability due to incorrect installation or operation of the equipment or due to the use of parts/components/equipment that are not authorized by Condair Group AG. Copyright Notice ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Electrical installation 4.7.1 Notes on electrical installation 4.7.2 Electrical connections of the water softener 4.7.3 Electrical connections of the Condair RO-A pure water unit Operation Prior to initial commissioning Initial commissioning Start-up sequence for daily operation Notes on operation 5.4.1 Inspections during operation 5.4.2...
  • Page 4 Switching on/off password protection and software updates function - submenu "Administrator" Maintenance Important notes on maintenance Maintenance work to be carried out on the Condair RO-A 7.2.1 Replacing the filter cartridge inside the internal filter 7.2.2 Determination of the desalination rate / Replacing the membrane(s) 7.2.3...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the Condair RO-A pure water system. The Condair RO-A pure water system incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recog- nized safety standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the Condair RO-A pure water system may result in danger to the user or third parties and/or damage to property.
  • Page 6 Please safeguard this manual in a safe place, where it can be immediately accessed. If the equipment changes hands, the documentation must be passed on to the new operator. If the documentation gets misplaced, please contact your Condair representative. Language versions This manual is available in other languages. Please contact your Condair representative for information. Introduction...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the Condair RO-A pure water system. For your safety...
  • Page 8 DANGER! Danger of electric hazard! The Condair RO-A is mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the unit is open. Touch- ing live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life. Prevention: Before carrying out any work set the Condair RO-A out of operation as described in (switch off the unit, unplug mains cable, shut off the water supply and depressurise the system) and secure the unit against inadvertent power-up.
  • Page 9 Prohibited modifications to the unit No modifications must be undertaken on the Condair RO-A without the express written consent of Condair. For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts available from your Condair representative. Recommended fire extinguisher system: Fire extinguishers must be suitable for tackling fires in electrical installations to 1000 V. Extinguishing...

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    Product Overview Model overview The Condair RO-A pure water system is available in 4 models with different maximum pure water output. All four RO-A models have the same housing and the same electrical parts. All systems can be operated as stand-alone systems controlled via the optional Condair RO-A pure water system control unit or as Condair RS integrated systems controlled via the Condair RS control unit.
  • Page 11 RO-A200 RO-A300 (Option without pure water tank) (Option without pure water tank) Product Overview...

  • Page 12: Condair Ro-A Construction

    21 Pressure hose to membrane Filter 10", 5 µm 22 Pressure transmitter pump inlet PS1 10 Drain solenoid valve Y2 23 Cable glands Pressure transmitter PS2 (pure water tank pressure) Fig. 1: Construction Condair RO-A (figure shows Condair RO-A100) Product Overview...

  • Page 13: Hydraulic Diagram Condair Ro-A

    18 Check valve to protect throttle Pressure transmitter pump inlet PS1 19 Consumer, e.g. steam humidifier "Condair RS" Motor over temperature switch TS1 10 Motor and pump Fig. 2: Hydraulic diagram Condair RO-A (without optional water softener and prefilter) Product Overview...

  • Page 14: Functional Description Condair Ro-A

    99%. The Condair RO-A pure water system has a compact design and is characterized by an integrated pre-filter, an internal 18 l pure water tank (RO-A40 and RO-A100) or an external 120 l pure water tank (RO-A200 and RO-A300) and a control sampling point for the product.

  • Page 15: Available Options

    The RO-A Control unit is used for Condair RO-A stand-alone systems only. The Condair RO-A control unit is equipped with a touch panel to operate the control software, a operation status LED which indicates normal operation (LED lights green), warning (LED lights yellow) and error status (LED lights red).
  • Page 16 Important: the leakage monitoring does not override the direction that the Condair RO-A system must be installed in a room with a floor drain or in a tub equipped with a drain connected to the building drain system.

  • Page 17: System Overview

    10 Tank drain valve (recommended, by client) chapter 4.6.2 – Supply water specification.) Carbon filter assembly (option, mandatory for occasionally chlorinated supply water) Fig. 4: Principal system layout Condair RO-A stand-alone systems Product Overview...
  • Page 18 10 Tank drain valve (recommended, by client)) chapter 4.6.2 – Supply water specification.) Carbon filter assembly (option, mandatory for occasionally chlorinated supply water) Fig. 5: Principal system layout Condair RO-A Condair RS integrated systems Product Overview...

  • Page 19: Mounting And Installation Work

    DANGER! Danger of electric shock The Condair RO-A pure water unit as well as the Condair RS are mains powered. Live parts may be exposed when the units are open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.

  • Page 20: Inspection Of The Delivery

    Check packing slip to ensure all parts has been delivered. All material shortages are to be reported to your Condair supplier within 48 hours after receipt of the goods. Condair Ltd. assumes no responsibility for any material shortages beyond this period.

  • Page 21: Requirements On Siting And Installation

    Requirements on siting and installation Typically, the siting of a Condair RO-A pure water system is determined at the planning stage and set down in the facility documentation. The following general guidance on component siting should be ob- served in all cases, however: –...
  • Page 22 – The installation of any additional fittings (e.g. valves, etc.) not indicated on the installation schematic is prohibited within the entire Condair system. – Comply with material specifications at all times. The manufacturer supplies individual plant schematics for customer facilities. Guidance on installation work is also provided.

  • Page 23: Positioning/Mounting The Condair Ro-A System Components

    Positioning/mounting the Condair RO-A system components The Condair RO-A system components must be positioned in the order as shown in the figure below. Condair RO-A control unit (for stand-alone systems only) c t i o d i r e fl o w...
  • Page 24 Mounting the optional carbon filter assembly (if applicable) FILTER500 FILTER100 1 5 0 1 5 0 2 1 5 3 2 . 1 7 0 2 4 5 3 9 2 Fig. 7: Mounting the optional carbon filter assembly Fix the carbon filter assembly at the desired position (max. 3 m away from the RO-A unit) to the wall with appropriate fixings.
  • Page 25 Mounting the Condair RO-A control unit (for stand alone systems only) Fig. 9: Positioning the Condair RO-A pure water unit Fix the Condair RO-A control unit at the desired position at a convenient height to the wall with two ap- propriate dowels and screws.

  • Page 26: Water Installation

    Inlet connector Condair RO-A pure water unit (outside thread G 3/4") Pipe disconnector (where mandatory by local regulations) 10 RO water outlet connector Condair RO-A pure water unit Pressure reducer (mandatory for water supply pressure (outside thread G 3/4") >6 bar) Concentrate outlet connector Condair RO-A pure water Outlet connector water softener (outside thread G 3/4")

  • Page 27: Supply Water Specification

    0.05 mg/l max. 1.0 If the Condair RO-A pure water system is supplying a cold water humidifier the water supply must be a clean drinking water supply that is part of a risk assessment and monitored accordingly. Common preconditions for water treatment pH level of incoming water 6.5 - 7.0...

  • Page 28: Installation Notes On Tap Water Supply

    Depending on the system layout and options used, the tap water supply (minimum inner diameter 13 mm) has to be connected to the inlet connector of the water softener (G 3/4" outside thread connector), the carbon filter assembly (G 3/4" outside thread connector) or the Condair RO-A pure water unit (G 3/4" outside thread connector).

  • Page 29: Electrical Installation

    All cables must be led into the devices, via appropriate cable strain relief or grommets. The cable for the optional leakage sensor can be led into the Condair RO-A pure water unit from top via a cable grommet or from the bottom via the cable opening (fix cable with a clamp strap to the unit).

  • Page 30: Electrical Connections Of The Water Softener

    The Condair RO-A pure water unit is connected to the recommended fuse rating: 13 A mains via the supplied mains cable. Connecting the Condair RO-A control unit to the Condair RO-A pure water unit (stand-alone systems) Connect 24 V power supply cable and the RS485...
  • Page 31 Connecting the Condair RO-A pure water unit to the Condair RS (Condair RS integrated systems) Connect RS485 control cable to terminal X14 (RS485- Driver board 1) on the driver board inside the Condair RO-A pure water unit and to the terminal X14 (RS485-1) on the driver board inside the Condair RS steam humidifier according to the opposite wiring diagram.

  • Page 32: Operation

    If the Condair RO-A pure water unit is purchased together with a Condair RS as an integrated system, the operating mode of the Condair RS is already configured to "RS+RO" in the factory level of the Con- dair RS control software.

  • Page 33: Start-Up Sequence For Daily Operation

    5. Plug in the power supply cable on the Condair RO-A pure water unit. 6. Switch on the unit switch on Condair RO-A pure water unit and on the Condair RS steam humidifier (if applicable).

  • Page 34: Notes On Operation

    • check the electric installation for any damage. • check the display of the Condair RO-A control unit or the Condair RS for any warning or error indication. If the inspection reveals any irregularities (e.g. leakages, error indication) or any...

  • Page 35: Flushing The Water Supply System

    Condair RO-A control unit (stand alone system). The sequence via the control software of the Condair RS (integrated system) is identically only the content of the displays is slightly different. 1. Press on the <Drain> button in the standard operating display. The "Manual" submenu appears.

  • Page 36: Shut-Down Sequence For Daily Operation

    3. As soon as the LED lights up yellow switch off the Condair RO-A pure water unit via the unit switch. 4. Disconnect the Condair RO-A pure water unit and the water softener from the mains supply by un- plugging the corresponding mains supply cable.

  • Page 37: Operating The Control Software

    Operating the control software Note: this chapter describes the operation of the Condair RO-A control software for standalone systems. The operation of the control software for the Condair RS integrated systems is identically only the content of the displays is slightly different.

  • Page 38: Operating Status Indication

    The following operation status indications may appear during operation: Operating status indications Description The Condair RO-A system is in standby mode. The pressure in the pure water tank is at the preset maximum pressure. The Condair RO-A system is flushing the water supply line.

  • Page 39: Navigating/Operating The Control Software

    Navigating/Operating the control software Navigation element Action Accessing main menu Accessing system informations Performing flushing functions Accessing help screen If you press on a field with a blue arrow symbol a new screen with additional informations or settings appears. This symbol on the left side of the operating status field and of the mainte- nance/malfunctions indication field indicates, that the system is working ok.

  • Page 40: Information Functions

    RO Model: Model RO-A unit. – Software Version: Actual version of the control software. – Driver C.DB.A Version: Actual software version of the driver board of Condair RO-A pure water unit. – Serial Number: Condair RO-A pure water unit. Operating the control software...
  • Page 41 Service Tab – Operating Hour RO: Total operating hours since initial commissioning of the system. – Next Service RO: Remaining time in hours until the next maintenance of the RO-A unit must be performed. Operating Tab In this section you can view actual pressure values. –...

  • Page 42: Configuration

    Password: 8808 6.4.2 Basic settings – "General" submenu In the "General" submenu you determine the basic settings for operating the Condair RS control software. Basic Tab – Date: with this setting you determine the current date in the set format ("MM/DD/YYYY"...

  • Page 43: Communication Settings - "Communication" Submenu

    Time/Date Tab – Date Format: With this setting you determine the desired date format. Factory setting: DD/MM/YYYY Options: DD/MM/YYYY or MM/DD/YYYY – Clock Format: With this setting you determine the desired time format. Factory setting: Options: 24H (24 hours, display 13:35) or 12H (12 hours, display: 01:35 PM) 6.4.3 Communication settings –...

  • Page 44: Maintenance Functions

    – RO Service Reset: with this function you can reset the RO service mes- sage or the RO service counter, respectively of the Condair RO-A pure water unit. After pressing on the "RO Service Reset" button a confirmation window appears where the resetting must be confirmed.

  • Page 45: 6.5.2.1 Input Diagnostic Functions - "Input Diagnostics" Submenu

    Detailed information on the individual relay diagnostic functions can be found in chapter 6.5.2.2. Note: By accessing the "Relay Diagnostics" submenu the Condair RO-A system is automatically switched to standby operation. 6.5.2.1 Input diagnostic functions – "Input Diagnostics" submenu The following input values can be viewed after accessing the "Input Diagnostics" submenu.

  • Page 46: 6.5.2.2 Relay Diagnostic Functions - "Relay Diagnostics" Submenu

    6.5.2.2 Relay diagnostic functions – "Relay Diagnostics" submenu Remote Fault board Tab – Running: with this function you can activate ("On") and deactivate ("Off") the relay "Running" on the optional remote operation and fault indication board. – Service: with this function you can activate ("On") and deactivate ("Off") the relay "Service"...

  • Page 47: Administration Settings

    Administration settings 6.6.1 Accessing "Administrator" submenu Password: 8808 6.6.2 Switching on/off password protection and software updates function - submenu "Administrator" In the "Administrator" submenu you can activate and deactivate the password protection for the main menu and the setpoint, and download software updates via a USB stick connected to the USB connector. Password settings Tab –...
  • Page 48 Software Settings Tab – Software Update: with this function you can update the control software of the integrated controller. See information in chapter 7.6. Driver C.DB.A Update: with the function "Driver C.DB.A Update" you can – update the software of the optional reverse osmosis control board. See information in chapter 7.6.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    You may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even lethal violation. Prevention: Before carrying out any maintenance work set the Condair RO-A out of operation as de- scribed in chapter 5.5...

  • Page 50: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Condair Ro-A

    Maintenance work to be carried out on the Condair RO-A The control software of the Condair RO-A or the Condair RS with RO option features a maintenance counter for the Condair RO-A maintenance. The maintenance counter is set at the initial commissioning based on the water condition on site.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Filter Cartridge Inside The Internal Filter

    O-ring (050057) Filter housing Fig. 12: Filter replacement To replace the filter cartridge proceed as follows: 1. Set the Condair RO-A system out of operation as described in chapter 5.5 . Then, unplug mains supply cable to unit. 2. Unlock the retaining screw on the bottom of the unit cover, then remove the unit cover.
  • Page 52 11. Plug in mains supply cable into the socket of the unit. DANGER! Danger of electric hazard! There is mains power on the terminals inside the control compartment of the Condair RO-A after plugging in the mains supply cable. Do not touch any components inside control compartment.

  • Page 53: Determination Of The Desalination Rate / Replacing The Membrane(S)

    1. Take a water sample from the water inlet to the Condair RO-A pure water system and determine the conductivity value ("InCon"). 2. Take a water sample via the pure water test valve in the Condair RO-A pure water unit and determine the conductivity value ("PerCon").
  • Page 54 3/4" hose nut gasket Membrane housing Fig. 13: Membrane replacement To replace the membrane(s) proceed as follows: 1. Set the Condair RO-A out of operation as described in chapter 5.5 . Then, unplug mains supply cable to unit. 2. Unlock the retaining screw on the bottom of the unit cover, then remove the unit cover.
  • Page 55 7. Inspect inside of the housing for dirt and biofilm. If cleaning is required: • Put on clean disposable gloves. • Wash the membrane housing, O-rings and top and bottom caps with a lukewarm soap solution and a soft brush, disinfect parts if required. 8.
  • Page 56 When tightening the union nut secure water line against twisting. Ensure water line is free of tension after tightening. 14. Repeat steps 3 to 11 for all other membranes (only applicable on Condair RO-A200 and Condair RO-A300) 15.

  • Page 57: Resetting The Ro Maintenance Counter

    7.2.3 Resetting the RO maintenance counter After completing the maintenance work on the Condair RO-A , the maintenance indication or maintenance counter, respectively must be reset. Proceed as follows to reset the maintenance counter: 1. Select in the "Service" submenu the "RO Service Reset" function.

  • Page 58: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Optional Carbon Filter Assembly

    Proceed as follows. 1. Close water supply to pre-filter and release pressure in the water system via the flush function of the control software of the Condair RO-A or the Condair RS, respectively. 2. Place bucket underneath the corresponding filter.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Work To Be Carried Out On The Optional Water Softener Unit Softcab 25 Dr

    To perform a software update of the control software or of the driver boards, proceed as follows: Note: To update the control software or the software of the driver board of the Condair RO-A unit on Condair RS intergarted systems please refer to operation manual of the Condair RS 1.

  • Page 60: Fault Elimination

    Fault elimination Fault indication Malfunctions during operation detected by the control software are indicated by a corresponding Warning message (operation still possible) or Fault message (operation not longer possible) in the maintenance and fault indication field in the standard display of the control unit. Warning Temporary problems (e.g.

  • Page 61: Malfunction List

    Fault Possible causes Remedy ––– Leakage Leakage monitoring has triggered, Condair RO-A is stopped! Leakage in the water system detected. Check/seal water supply line, water drain line, hose connections in side and outside of the Condair RO-A. Fuse “F2” on the driver board defec- Replace fuse “F2”...
  • Page 62 ––– Local 24VSupply Local 24V voltage on driver board out of valid range! Short circuit on supply module or supply Contact your Condair representative. module defective. ––– Local 5V Supply Local 5V voltage on driver board out of valid range! Short circuit on supply module or supply Contact your Condair representative.

  • Page 63: Malfunctions Without Indication

    Cause Remedy Water below the compo- System components, hose connec- Check system components for leaks nents of the Condair RO-A tions, etc. leaky and seal/replace leaky components. pure water system. Pump motor not starting. Nominal value of humidity is set too Set nominal value correctly.

  • Page 64: Saving Fault And Service Histories To A Usb Memory Stick

    For this purpose proceed as follows: Note: If the Condair RO-A is controlled via the control software of the Condair RS please refer to the cor- responding chapter in the operation manual of the Condair RS for saving the fault and service histories to a USB memory stick.

  • Page 65: Taking Out Of Service/Disposal

    Components not used any more must not be disposed of in the domestic waste. Please dispose of the individual components in accordance with local regulations at the authorised collecting point. If you have any questions, please contact the responsible authority or your local Condair representative. Thank you for your contribution to environmental protection.

  • Page 66: Product Specification

    Product specification 10.1 Technical data 10.1.1 Technical data RO-A pure water system Model RO-A40 RO-A100 RO-A200 RO-A300 Pure water output at 5°C 40 l/h 100 l/h 200 l/h 300 l/h Pure water output at 15°C 70 l/h 140 l/h 300 l/h 400 l/h Max.

  • Page 67: 10.1.2 Technical Data Optional Water Softener Unit Softcab 25 Dr

    Height above sea level 2,000 m Ambient temperature 7–35 °C Ambient humidity Max. 80 %, protected against condensation 10.1.3 Free-standing pure water tank 100V for Condair RO-A200 and RO-A300 Volume 100 l Useable volume 62 l Dimensions 450 mm x 950 mm Netweight approx.

  • Page 68: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    10.2 EC Declaration of conformity Konformitätserklärung Declaration of conformity Déclaration de conformité Wir, Nous, Condair Group AG Condair Group AG Condair Group AG CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ CH-8808 Pfäffikon SZ erklären in alleiniger Verantwortung, declare under our sole responsibility, that déclarons sous notre seule...

  • Page 69: Appendix

    Motor protecting switch Jumper connected means 5V on X8 Main switch Warning: Do not set this jumper, 24V! Rotary switch Condair RO-A (must be set to 2) Bus (Jumper only for last participant) Internal power supply 24VDC Jumper Modbus (remove for Bacnet) Mains supply socket (male connector)

  • Page 70: 11.1.2 Wiring Diagram Condair Ro-A For Condair Rs

    Motor protecting switch Operation and fault Indication (Option) Main switch Jumper connected means 5V on X8 Rotary switch Condair RO-A (must be set to 2) Warning: Do not set this jumper, 24V! Rotary switch Condair RS (set to 0) Bus (Jumper only for last participant) Internal power supply 24VDC...

  • Page 71: 11.1.3 Wiring Plan Condair Ro-A

    11.1.3 Wiring plan Condair RO-A Appendix...

  • Page 72: Dimensional Drawings Condair Ro-A40

    11.2 Dimensional drawings Condair RO-A40 ... RO-A300 Water supply connector (G 3/4", outside thread) RO water outlet connector (G 3/4", outside thread) Concentrate drain connector (Hose connector ø9 mm) Appendix...
  • Page 73 Notes...
  • Page 74 Notes...
  • Page 76 CONSULTING, SALES AND SERVICE: CH94/0002.00 Condair Group AG Talstrasse 35-37, 8808 Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland Phone +41 55 416 61 11, Fax +41 55 416 62 62 info@condair.com, www.condair.com...

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