SMC Networks IDFA6E-20-A Operation Manual

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IDX-OM-W089
Operation Manual
PRODUCT NAME
Refrigerated Air Dryer
MODEL / Series
IDFA6E-20-A,C,G,H,K,L,R,T,V
Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer. Keep the manual
readily available for reference.

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  • Page 1 IDX-OM-W089 Operation Manual PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series IDFA6E-20-A,C,G,H,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 7 Specification for Option_A 7 - 1 Safety instructions ................7 – 1 7 - 2 Specification .................... 7 – 1 7 - 3 Air piping ....................7 – 1 Chapter 8 Specification for Option_C 8- 1 Safety instructions ................
  • Page 5: Chapter I Safety Instructions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Be sure to read and comprehend important cautionary notifications in this operation manual before use 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. The manufacturer is not responsible for any misuses or misapplications.
  • Page 6: I - 2 Danger Classifications/Position Of Hazard Warning Label

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions Danger Classifications & Position of Hazard warning Labels To protect operator’s sefety, we group danger into some types uniquely and attached labels indicating those types. Comfirm the contents of the danger types and positions of the labels before operation. Warning No one but professionals should operate an air dryer.
  • Page 7: Hazard Of Electricity

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i – 2 – 2 Hazard of Electricity Inside of this product, there is power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the cover panel. Do not operate the product without the cover panel. No one but trained qualified person should operate or inspect in the power transmission sections.
  • Page 8: Positions Of Hazard Warning Label

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-2-6 Positions of Hazard Warning Label 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 1 Remove panels for maintenance only.
  • Page 9: Cautions About Usage

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-2-8 Cautions about Usage Warning Please follow the instructions on all warning labels. Do not remove or deface warning labels, and confirm the location of all warning labels. 1 Read manual before operation. 2 Ensure vantilation and maintenance space.
  • Page 10: I-3 Disposal

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 11: I - 4 Limited Warranty And Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i – 4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements 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.
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Parts Name And Functions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 1 Name and Functions Parts Parts Name and Functions Parts Name and Functions Top Ventilation Grille (Outlet) Switch with Lamp Hot air will be exhausted (ON/OFF Switch) from condenser by fan. No The lamp is continuously ON obstacles shall be allowed during normal operation.
  • Page 13 IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 1 Name and Functions Parts • Rear panel There is a terminal block when detaching it, and connect power cable through the Front grommet with the film, please. Electrical Terminal Cover You can see the terminal block when you remove this cover.
  • Page 14: Transportation

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 15: Anchorage

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2 - 2 - 2 Anchorage • The air dryer should be installed on a vibration-free, stable, horizontal, flat surface. • Refer to “Chapter6 6-3 Dimensions” for the dimensions. • The air dryer should be bolted by anchor bolts to prevent falling. We recommend the anchor bolt sets that 2 - 2 - 3 Air piping...
  • Page 16: Electric Wiring

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2 - 2 - 5 Electric Wiring 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.
  • Page 17 IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2 - 3 Cautions for Reinstallation 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 18: Check Points Before Operation

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 19: Shutdown

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 20: Daily Inspection

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 •...
  • Page 21 IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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 22 IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 4 Maintenance ・ Open the residual pressure release cock at the drain tube connection port to release air and drain fluid left in the product. (Leave the drain tube connected and hold it with hand so that it does not get twisted.) Vinyl tie ・...
  • Page 23 IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 4 Maintenance Auto drain product number for replacement Product number Product name Remarks AD48-A Bowl assembly With bowl packing Note) This product number is the product part number only for the auto drain part except the drain separator part. The drain separator part cannot be exchanged.
  • Page 24: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Air Dryer 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cause and countermeasure of errors Should any problem occur, inspect the following table, and if the problem cannot be solved, shut off the power supply and then contact one of our sales offices for further instructions. Problem Probable Causes Remedy...
  • Page 25 Air Dryer 5 Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Remedy The evaporation The product is installed in an - Improve ventilation condition and reduce the ambient thermometer is inappropriate location. temperature as much as possible. over the green Ambient temperature is excessive. area without hot The ventilation port is obstructed by - Keep the product 600mm or more away from the...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 6 References References 6 - 1 Specifications Model IDFA6E-20- Specification +] 0.75 Air Flow Rate /min +] (ANR)(Note 1) 0.82 0.7MPa Operating Pressure Inlet Air Temperature Ambient Temperature Outlet Pressure Dew Point Compressed Air Working Fluid Inlet Air Temperature 5 50 0.15MPa MIN.Inlet Air Pressure...
  • Page 27: Dimensions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 6 References 6 - 2 Dimensions IDFA6E-20 6 - 2 6-2 Dimensions...
  • Page 28: Electrical Circuit

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 6 References 6 - 3 Electrical Circuit For Option R For Option V Symbol Name Compressor Motor FM1,FM2 Fan Motor Overload Relay Pressure Switch ON/OFF Switch with Lamp PTC Starter Terminal Block GFCI Ground Fault Circuit In terrupter Electronic Drain Valve IDFA6E-20 6 - 3...
  • Page 29: Compressed Air And Refrigerant Circuit/Operation Principles

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 6 References 6 - 4 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit/Operation Principles COMPRESSED HEAT EXCHANGER AIR INLET COMPRESSED AIR OUTLET AUTO DRAIN EVAPORATION THERMOMETER CAPACITY DRAIN REGULATING VALVE CAPILLAY TUBE PRESSURE SWITCH COMPRESSOR FAN MOTOR CONDENSER Compressed Air Circuit Humid hot air entering air dryer is cooled in the cooler.
  • Page 30: Safety Instructions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 7 Specification for OptionA 7 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.
  • Page 31: Chapter 8 Specification For Option_C

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 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.
  • Page 32: Chapter 9 Specification For Option_G

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 9 Specification for Option G Specification for Option G Specifications - Outside panel has Chinese name plate and Chinese operation manual. IDFA6E-20 9 - 1 9-1 Specifications...
  • Page 33: Specification

    Air Dryer 10 Specification for Option H Specification for Option H 10-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions. Warning - Do not remove the auto drain with the air pressure remaining internally. If the compressed air is left in the product, when some part is loosened, it may cause sudden lurching or other unexpected accidents.
  • Page 34 Air Dryer 10 Specification for Option H Auto drain product number for replacement Product number Product name Remarks Bowl assembly IDF-S1941 1 ― thermal insulator AD48-2-A Bowl assembly 1 With bowl packing Auto drain Parts Product number Product name IDF-S0002 Auto drain strainer C42FP-260S Bowl packing...
  • Page 35: Safety Instructions

    Air Dryer 11 Specification for Option K Specification for Option K 11-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions. Warning - Do not remove the auto drain with the air pressure remaining internally. If the compressed air is left in the product, when some part is loosened, it may cause sudden lurching or other unexpected accidents.
  • Page 36 Air Dryer 11 Specification for Option K Auto drain product number for replacement Product number Product name Remarks Bowl assembly IDF-S1926 1 ― thermal insulator AD48-8-A-X2112 Bowl assembly 1 With bowl packing Auto drain Parts Product number Product name IDF-S0002 Auto drain strainer C42FP-260S Bowl packing...
  • Page 37: Specification

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option L Specification for Option L 12-1 Safety instructions 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 38: Maintenance

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option L Order number ADH4000-04 N.O( normally opened) Type of auto drain valve The highest working pressure 1.6MPa Working pressure 0.05 1.6MPa The highest drain emission 400cc/min(Pressure 0.7MPa,the case of water) 12-3 Installation of heavy duty auto drain 1.
  • Page 39: Safety Instructions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 13 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 40: Specifications Of The Gfci

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 13 Specification for Option R 13-2 Specifications of the GFCI Dryer model number Specifications of GFCI IDFA6E-20- R Rated current: 5A, Current sensitivity: 30mA 13-3 How to connect the power supply Connect the power cables in the following procedure. 1) Take off the rear panel.
  • Page 41: Safety Instructions

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 14 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 14-2, 14-3. 14-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions.
  • Page 42: Remote Operation

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 14 Specification for Option T 14-3 Remote operation 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 43: Electric Circuit

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 14 Specification for Option T 14-5 Electric circuit G F CI F or O p t io n R OPERATION FAILURE F or O p t io n V Symbol Name Compressor Motor FM1,FM2 Fan Motor Overload Relay Pressure Switch ON/OFF Switch with Lamp PTC Starter...
  • Page 44: Chapter 15 Specification For Option_V

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 15 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. 15-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care of the following precautions.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 15 Specification for Option V 15-2 Specifications The timer is set to have ON time of 0.5sec and OFF time 30sec of min. 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 46: Chapter 16 Service Record

    IDX-OM-W089 Air Dryer 16 Service Record Service Record 16-1 Service Record It is recommended to k eep a maintenance/s ervice record . Parts No. Description Maintenance/Service Work Description Date IDFA6E-20 16- 1 16-1 Service Record...
  • Page 48 Revision history 4-14-1, Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021 JAPAN Tel: + 81 3 5207 8249 Fax: +81 3 5298 5362 URL http://www.smcworld.com Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2019 SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved...

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