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3. Adjustment of Control to the Control Signal ..............10 3.1 Brief Description of Controls ....................10 3.2 Explanation of Settings ...................... 10 4. Basic - Control ........................22 4.1 Basic Controls ........................22 4.2 Basic Construction ......................23 4.2.1 Basic Display Unit ......................23 4.3 Basic Main PCB .......................
They will impress you with their safety, ease of use and econo- mical operation. In order to operate your HygroMatik steam humidifier safely, pro- perly and efficiently, please read these operating instructions. Employ your steam humidifier only in sound condition and as directed.
The HygroMatik steam generator serves for steam production based on various water qualities or partially softened water (valid for all of the HygroMatik humidifier models). With the Heat- erLine, HeaterCompact/Kit and HeaterSlim familiy of products, also fully desalinated water/cleaned condensate may be used.
2. Safety Instructions 2.1 Overview These safety instructions are required by law. They promote workplace safety and accident prevention. In this document, the following signal words are used for hazard classification: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Do not remove or disable safety devices. 2.2.4 Mounting, dismantling, maintenance and repair of the unit The HygroMatik steam humidifier is IP20 protected. Make sure that the unit is not object to dripping water in the mounting loca- tion.
Use only original fuses with the appropriate amperage rating. Regularly check the unit‘s electrical equipment. Promptly repair any damage such as loose connections or burned wiring. Responsibility for intrinsically safe installation of the HygroMatik steam humififiers (steam generators) is incumbent on the instal- ling specialist company.
On the other hand, software parameter setting is possible with the Comfort or Comfort / Plus. If a Basic is upgraded to a Comfort / Plus, the jumper settings are ignored - the Comfort / Plus operates only as specified by the set software parameters.
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The Basic control is depicted as shown below: The Comfort control is depicted as follows: The Comfort Plus control is depicted as follows: Unlike the Comfort, the Comfort Plus is equipped with an addi- tional encoder knob for easy use. Turning the knob left or right is equivalent to pressing the software keys “up arrow“...
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic Safety Interlock Every HygroMatik humidifer is equipped with terminals 1 and 2. These terminals function as the connection for the safety inter- (Enable) lock. The safety interlock contacts, such as the max.-hygrostat, vane relay, duct pressure sensor, air interlock etc., are laid in a series between erminals 1 and 2.
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For the mutual safety interlock, terminals 11 and 14 of relay K12 of the first humidifier must be connected to terminals 1 and 2 of the second humidifier as specified in the diagram. Wiring diagrams are available from HygroMatik on request. 11 14 A: Terminals Humidifier 1...
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic 1 Step Controls With 1-Step Controls, the external control hygrostat or control switch is wired in series with the contacts of the safety inter- lock.Warning: Contacts laid between terminals 1 and 2 must be potentialfree and rated for 230V switches.
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic Proportional Control The control can be adjusted to the following external control sig- nals: with an External Control signal 0(2) - 5 V DC 0(2) - 10 V DC 0(4) - 20 V DC 0(4) - 10 mA DC...
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic Note: If the connecting wires carrying the controller signal are able to pick up electromagnetic signals from cables laid in the immediate area, the humidifier could operate unchecked. Therefore, we strongly recommend laying controller signal wires with shielding laid to fit the dimensions of the controller.
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(Function not available) be directly connected to the with Built-In PI-Controller Comfort or the Comfort Plus. Upon request, HygroMatik will provide an active sensor with a control signal of 0-10 V DC. Sensors with other control sig- nals can also be used; the con- trol need only be set to them.
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic With double-cylinder humidifi- Please note ers the control for the second cylinder (the right one) is ad- justed to an „external control signal, 0-10V“ (factory setting). Active sensor Humidifier Terminals Connection: active sensor; current output, single-cylinder...
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic Setting for Sensor Signal: Parameter 0(4)-20 V DC Set U6 to “PI-control” and E3 to “0-20 V” the desired relative humidity value is set at Parameter P8) Parameter Setting for Sensor Signal: 0(2)-10 mA DC Set U6 to “PI-control”...
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic Proportional Control with The duct humidistat Type HPH or the room humidistat Type HRP send a proportional resistance output signal. In this way a Hygrostat Type HPH or proportional band of 7% RH is achieved. This signal is to be used for simple control functions.
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Comfort / Comfort Plus Basic A: Humidification B: Dehumidification C: .Rel. Humidity % RH Example: P8 Set value RH = 50% E18 Offset for Dehumidifier = Switchover point humidifica- tion - Dehumidification = 55% + 1% hysteresis In this example, the dehumidi- fier switches on at 56% RH and switches off at 55% RH.
4. Basic - Control The functional microprocessor control Type Basic is set to the standard requirements of the user in the customer’s usage and information materials. It features: • integrated P-controller function for use with HygroMatik humidity sensor Type HP 148 (duct) or HRP (room) •...
The HygroMatik control Type Basic consists of a main PCB and a display unit with icons to describe the LED. 4.2.1 Basic Display Unit Using 5 LED, the display unit of the Basic Control provides the user with information about operational conditions and fault messages:...
Descriptions of this appear in the following sections: 4.4 Parameter Setting with Jumpers Normally, settings (parameters) for the Basic Control can only be modified using jumpers. Jumpers are small blocks with two pins over which a circuit plug can be placed, creating an electrical contact inside the plug.
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The jumper is referred to as “open” if there is no plug on either pin or if only one of the pins is covered. Change jumper settings only when the system is turned off. Otherwise, the control could be damaged or unpredictable func- tioning could occur.
*: If jumpers A, B and C are not covered, this constitutes the factory setting for an exter- nal control signal 0-10 V DC. Other control signals ( 0-20 V DC, 0-10 mA DC) can also be handled by the Basic. However, the control must be programmed for them in the fac- tory.
4.4.2 Explanation of Jumper Functions Jumper A / 1 Step Control or Factory Programmed If only this jumper is jumpered, the humidifier functions in a 1 step operation (On/Off). If jumpers A, B and C are open, this is the factory setting for an external control signal of 0-10 V DC.
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Jumper F / Less Frequent Partial Blow-Down (-50%) If this jumper is jumpered, the “less frequent partial blow-down (- 50%)” function is active. The control periodically performs a partial draining of the cylin- der (partial blow-down) in order to dilute the cylinder water; salt concentrates in it during routine operation because only pure water is evaporated.
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Jumper E and J inverted After the preprogrammed number of operations of the main con- tactor (K1) the HygroMatik control provides the message "Main- tenance K1". During this, the green LED blinks rapidly. By appropriately setting of the jumpers, this message can be reset.
The rated load of the relay contact is 250V/8A. 4.4.4.1 Collective Fault - Base Relay The Basic Control is normally supplied with a base relay pro- grammed for a collective fault i.e. the base relay is triggered in case of a malfunction. The potentialfree contact is shipped as a two-way contact.
Collective fault reporting includes the following fault messages: • “blow-down fault” • “fault filling” • “maintenance” (only with electrode steam humidifiers) • “fault main cont.” • “fault thermo sensor” (only with unit Type HeaterLine) The switching signal which switches over the base relay may be modified using Parameter E5.
The information is provided by indicator lights and the lighted display. The standard display shows the current steam output. 5.1 Construction of Comfort and Comfort Plus Both the HygroMatik Comfort and Comfort Plus consist of a main PCB and a display unit with back-lighted display. Page 32...
5.1.1 Comfort / Comfort Plus Display and Operation Unit Comfort Comfort - Plus Unlike the Comfort, the Comfort Plus is equipped with an addi- tional encoder knob for easy use. Turning the knob left or right is equivalent to pressing the software keys “up arrow“ or “down arrow“.
A: Malfunction (red LED) B: humidifying (yellow LED) C: Filling (yellow LED) D: Blow-down (yellow LED) E: Stand-by (green LED) When the maintenance interval is expired, the green LED blinks and “service” appears on the display. The maintenance interval can be adjusted to the existing feed water quality. For this see “maintenance interval setting.”...
External signals for Comfort / Comfort Plus (E3) 0(2) - 5 V DC min. 0,1 mA** 0(2) - 10 V DC min. 0,2 mA** 0(4) - 20 V DC min. 0,3 mA** 0(2) - 10 mA DC min. 1,8 V** 0(4) - 20 mA DC min.
5.2 Signal Relay PCB (Optional) Please note This option is not available for electrode steam humidifiers type C01! Four additional signal relays are available with the optional sig- nal relay PCB. The possible programmable states for each relay are: 0= collective fault 1= fault data exchange 2= humidification 3= stand-by...
Signal Relay / Contacts Parameter for Factory Setting for Contact Selecting Switching Signal Switching Sig- 3. Signal Relay 37, 38, 39 Dehumidify Normally Closed Contact Normally Open Contact 4. Signal Relay 40, 41, 42 Super Flush Normally Closed Contact Normally Open Contact 5.2.1 Refitting of Signal Relay PCB: Place the socket connector JP1 of the relay signal PCB into the...
6. Operational Conditions (dependent on unit type) The display shows the following operational conditions: Unit Type HyLine, CompactLine, HeaterLine, MiniSteam HeaterCompact - Humidifying / Heating up - Humidifying / Heating - Stand-by - Stand-by - No demand - No demand - Filling - Filling - Partial blow-down...
Partial Blow-Down In order to dilute the concentration of the cylinder water, the con- trol performs regular partial blow-downs. Complete Blow-Down Depending on water quality, a complete blow-down is done every 3-8 days. Power Surge - Blow-Down At cold start-up, the nominal current increases to a maximum of 128% in order to achieve a rapid start-up.
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Blow-Down Fault The control periodically activates the blow-down pump. If no water or insufficient water is flushed out during the blow-down process, the control signals a „blow-down fault“. Thermo Sensor Activated If a thermo sensor is activated, the control indicates this as a „thermo sensor activated“...
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Steam-Down Time Exceeded The control activates the inlet solenoid valve at time intervals when humidification is required. If the control has not activated the solenoid valve in many hours despite constant demand for humidification, the fault „Steam-down time exceeded“ appears on the display.
7. Software Menu and Parameter Setting Local communication (data entry and readout) is possible with the Comfort Control using the display and the keypad. The most important types of communication are: • Readout of important operational conditions • Selection of the active language (in Menu Mode) •...
Programming sequence to modify the language: press Sprache/Language press Sprache/Language select the desired language with English confirm with Exit the language menu with Changes to the language are saved even when the unit is turned off. 7.3.2 Start-Up Parameters Menu The start-up menu comprises settings and parameters that may be needed for humidifier start-up.
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Para- Description Possible Settings Access Code meter Input signal 0(2)-5 VDC 0(2)-10 V DC 0(4)-20 V DC 0(4)-10 mA DC 0(4)-20 mA DC 0-140 Ohm adjustment value [+/-15%] humidity sensor E18* Offset Dehumidi- [-2 to +15%] fier Offset control [0-100%] signal sensor damping [yes/no]...
7.3.2.2 System Test Submenu This test enables checks of various humidifier functions (for example, during start-up). The following test routines can be executed: System Test Automatic System Test (includes all stand-alone tests) LED Test (stand-alone test) Pump/MV test (stand-alone test) Control Status Test (stand-alone test) To select the “System Test”...
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Pump/MV Test This test checks the function of the inlet solenoid valve and blow-down pump by filling or partially draining the cylinder. The following messages can be displayed: Sample Display Status Solenoid valve out of order; also Test valve/pump see Section „Malfunction“, Filling Fault filling Fault.
Sample Display Status Safety interlock is closed. Humidi- Demand test fier operates with 1 step control. Release on Safety interlock activated (i.e. by Demand test Max.-Hygrostat). Humidifier is on Release off stand-by. Safety interlock is closed. No Demand test demand is present. The demand 6,3 V 63% percentage is displayed.
For security reasons, access to some parameters is protected by an entry code. Two separate access levels have been defined: • Basic customer level” without access code • Advanced customer level” with access code “010” Access Code 010 The “Parameter Setting” menu is divided into five submenus: •...
7.3.4.1 Summary Table of Parameters Para- Designation Possible Settings in Menu/Submenu Access Code meter Stand-by 0 min to 999 hours Parameter Settings/ none Blow-down Blow-down parameters Stand-By heating No/Yes Interval time A17 0 - 999 min. Settings/Power Parame- ters On time A17 0 - 255 sec..
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Para- Designation Possible Settings in Menu/Submenu Access Code meter E6** 1. signal relay same options as with Parameter Settings/Data E5, status 2 = factory Parameters E7** 2. signal relay same options as with Parameter Settings/Data E5, status 3 = factory Parameters E8** 3.
Para- Designation Possible Settings in Menu/Submenu Access Code meter time clock Switch on and switch Parameter Settings/ none off times Time Clock (only for Comfort Plus) (weekly, daily) main contactor ON (main contac- Parameter Settings switched off during tor=off) Blow-Down Parameters blow-down OFF (main contac- tor=on)
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E4 Adjustment Value Humidity Sensor Using this parameter, you can calibrate the active humidity sen- sor at terminals 3-5 in a range from -15% RH to +15% RH. E5 Base Relay The base relay provides a potentialfree two-way contact at ter- minals 28, 29 and 30 (rated load: 250V/8A).
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and E18 offset dehumidifier. The hysteresis of 1% cannot be modified. A: Humidification B: Dehumidification C: Rel. Humidity RH % Example: P8 desired value rel. humidity = 50% E18 offset dehumidifier = switchover point humidification-dehumidification = 55% + 1% hysteresis In this example, the dehumidifier switches on at 56% RH and off at 55% RH.
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Using this parameter, you specify the quantity of steam. After the steam humidifier has produced this quantity of steam, the control initiates a partial blow-down. The preset value should only be modified in consultation with HygroMatik. H12 Blow-Down Duration (only for HeaterLine Type humidifi- ers) With this parameter, you set the pump run time during partial blow-down.
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“PI-controller” (U6=PI-controller). P11 Reset main contactor interval After the preprogrammed number of operations of the main con- tactor (K1) the HygroMatik control provides the message "Main- tenance K1". It is recommended to then swap the main contactor and erase the message.
7.4.1 T0 Time Clock (available only with Comfort Plus Control) If the Timer Mode T0 is programmed to a daily or weekly period of operation and the external safety chain is closed the steam generator is released during the programmed periods. Setting the system time and date: For commissioning and after changing the battery the current system time and date has to be set.
The unit can be switched on and off remotely Built-In Terminal Pin Assignment C TxD B RxD A Gnd Please note For information on the Modbus RTU protocol, consult with HygroMatik. Please note Custom software adapted to interface types is written by the customer. Page 61...
7.6 Parameter Setting without Codes (P0=000) / Basic Customer Level Example: The time period after which stand-by blow-down is performed (Parameter A4) should be changed from the factory setting (A4 = 24h min) to A4 = 10 h. 7.6.1 Programming Sequence for Modifying Parame- ter A4: »...
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twice to modify the value and confirm with Stand-by blow-down A4: 010:00 » the cursor is positioned under the 4th digit. Press 4 times to modify the value and confirm with Stand-by blow-down » exit the field with A4: 010:00 blow-down parameter »...
7.7 Parameter Setting with Codes (P0=010) / Advanced Customer Level Example: The control signal setting should be adjusted. The factory setting is a 0-10V signal from an external controller; this setting should be changed to activate the PI-controller to connect to an active humidity sensor with a 0-20 mA DC signal. Accordingly, the parameters must be changed as indicated below: Parameter...
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Output » press limitation P1: 100% Operating mode » press (= select the parameter to be modified) U6: extern. control. Operating mode » select “PI-controller” with U6: extern. control. Operating mode » confirm with U6: PI contr. Operating mode U6: PI contr. »...
7.7.2 Programming Parameter E3 Follow the same programming steps used for “Modifying Param- eter U6” (previous section), until the “Control Parameters” sub- menu is displayed: Control Parameter » press (= enter the menu) Control Parameter » press until Parameter E3 is shown P1: 100% Input signal »...
8. Twin Cylinder Units (HyLine 60-116) and Double Units (HeaterLine 60-90) The humidifiers type HyLine 60-116 are twin cylinder units. Each steam cylinder is supervised by its own control. The exter- nal control signal and the safety interlock signal have only to be connected to the terminal block of the first cylinder.
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The control of the second humidifer is normally a Basic control consisting of mainboard and display plate with 5 LED. The con- trol of the first humidifier can be a Basic, Comfort or Comfort Plus. To change parameters at the control of the second humidi- fier please also see chapter „Basic Control“...
9. Malfunctions and Messages / Conditions Switch off the steam humidifier immediately if a fault occurs! Faults are only to be remedied by qualified personnel following the pro- per safety instructions. Please note The fault messages displayed depend on the humidifier type in use;...
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- Water conductivity too low. cally. • - Cold start Check water values and/or con- - Re-start following full blow-down. tact HygroMatik. - Changing water conductivity. - Electrodes worn out. • Replace electrodes. • •...
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Message / Mal- Probable Cause Resolution Display function Dis- played* • Solenoid valve or feed line is fouled or de- • Clean or replace solenoid valve Fault Filling fective. or feed line. Unit shuts off au- tomatically. • Defective coil. •...
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Message / Mal- Probable Cause Resolution Display function Dis- played* • • Fault Activated Thermo sensor on the top of the cylinder Disconnect power supply. Wait Thermo Sensor has been activated (HeaterLine = 2 ther- until cylinder has cooled down. mo sensors, HeaterCompact = 1 thermo Press the release pin back Unit shuts off au-...
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To avoid failure, a replacement of the The system still reset main contactor interval" for main contactor is recommended in the operates. Comfort / Comfort Plus control short term. or "Brief Description of Jump- ers" for Basic control. Page 73...
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Possible Condi- Probable cause for fault situation Resolution tion • The unit’s steam generation output limita- • Check steam generation output set humidity level has not been tion is impeding full output limitation parameter “P1”. reached • Nominal unit output is not sufficient. •...
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Possible Condi- Probable cause for fault situation Resolution tion • Hose clamps on the steam or condensate • Tighten hose clamps. Water is leaking from upper part of hose do not close tightly. steam cylinder. • The heater element or thermo sensor has •...
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(brown-black deposits) and very high wa- aged. ter conductivity. In these cases, consult HygroMatik. Perform maintenance: - Replace electrodes - Clean steam cylinder - Check water quality or conduc- tivity, also see Section „Direc-...
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** Only Comfort / Comfort Plus *** ESH = electrode steam humidifier; HE = heater element humidifier Page 77...
Steam Humidifier 28 - 30 signal relay (collective fault)(ST4) sensor electrode 31 - 42 optional: 4 signal relay ouputs (see JP3) controller fuse 1.6 A jumper terminal basic settings main contactor ST 8 connector COM-Port L1-L3 main terminal ST 9...
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HL 12 / HL 18 HL 27 / HL18 Betriebsmeldung Betriebsmeldung operation operation Halbleiterrelais an der solid state relay Halbleiterrelais an der solid state relay Geräte-Mittelwand located at middle plate Geräte-Mittelwand located at middle plate R1 - R2 in HL12 KW Heizkörper / heating element R1 - R3 in HL27...
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2 Halbleiterrelais 2 solid state relays Schwimmerstellung G3 max. Niveau G2 Füllen aus G1 Trockengang 13 12 Basis Platine/ basic electronic 23 24 Bauseitige Verdrahtung external wiring Leistungsteilsteil für Slave-Gerät HL 60 - 90 Steuerungsteil für Slave-Gerät HL 60 - 90...
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