Do you have a question about the HECR Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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Sara Jovanovski
March 31, 2025
Hello I have chiller model HECR008-A5 and I am having trouble draining the chiller coolant to replace it. I would like step by step instructions. I used a hose that clicked into the draining value but still, not draining. Also, how often should this process be done (once a year?)
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
To drain the coolant from the SMC Networks HECR008-A5 chiller, use the circulating fluid outlet, which also functions as the circulating fluid drain port. It is labeled and uses an Rc 1/4 connection.
Maintenance, including checking fluid level and draining if necessary, should be performed at least once a month by a knowledgeable operator.
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Peltier-Type Chiller Thermo-con/ Rack Mount Type (UL Standards) Air-cooled RoHS Good space utilisation Mountable in a 19-inch rack Saves space by mounting multiple equipment together in a rack. Temperature stability Space saving design with reduced height 0.01 0.03 ± °C to °C Set temperature range HECR002 (200 W)
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Peltier-Type Chiller Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type HECR Series Can precisely control the temperature of a heat source or process fluid. Precisely control the temperature of the circulating fluid by using the Peltier device. Refrigerant-free and environmentally friendly. Learning control function (Temperature control by external temperature sensor) This function adjusts the fl...
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Peltier-Type Chiller Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type HECR Series Construction and Principles Figure 1 Power switch Controller Power supply & Controller Switching power supply (DC power supply) Flow switch (Option) Heat exchanger Circulating fluid (Circulating fluid side) Peltier device Temperature Circulating fluid supply port sensor (Thermo-module) (Tank lid)
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Peltier-Type Chiller Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type HECR Series Application Examples Laser machining UV curing device (printing, painting, bonding and sealing) Cooling of laser irradiated part Cooling of UV lamp X-ray instrument Electronic microscope (digital) Temperature control of X-ray tube and Temperature control X-ray light sensing part of electron-beam irradiated part...
C O N T E N T S HECR Series Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type HECR Series Model Selection ................Page 5 ........Page 7 Air-cooled How to Order/Specifications Cooling Capacity ................. Page 8 Heating Capacity ................ Page 10 Pump Capacity (Thermo-con Outlet) .......... Page 12 Dimensions .................
HECR Series Model Selection Guide to Model Selection 1. How much is the temperature in degrees centigrade for the circulating fl uid? Temperature range which can be set with the thermo-con: 10 to 60 °C If a lower temperature (down to –20 °C) or higher temperature (up to 90 °C) than this range is necessary, select the thermo-chiller HRZ series.
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HECR Series Model Selection Guide to Model Selection Example 2 When the heat generation amount in the user’s equipment is not known. Obtain the temperature difference between inlet and outlet by circulating the fluid inside the user’s equipment. Heat generation amount Q : Unknown Circulating fluid temperature difference ΔT (= T2 –...
Thermo-con/ Rack Mount Type (UL Standards) HECR Air-cooled Series How to Order HECR 002 Cooling capacity Option — 200 W None 400 W With feet and no rack mounting brackets 510 W With fl ow switch 800 W High pressure pump mounted 1 kW ¡...
HECR Series Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type Cooling Capacity HECR002 Circulating fluid: Tap water Circulating fluid: Ethylene glycol 20 % Ambient temperature 15 °C Ambient Ambient temperature 25 °C temperature 25 °C Ambient temperature 35 °C Circulating fluid temperature [°C] Circulating fluid temperature [°C] HECR004 Circulating fluid: Tap water Circulating fluid: Ethylene glycol 20 %...
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HECR Series Cooling Capacity HECR008 Circulating fluid: Tap water Circulating fluid: Ethylene glycol 20 % 2500 2500 Ambient temperature 15 °C 2000 2000 1500 1500 Ambient temperature 25 °C Ambient 1000 1000 temperature 25 °C Ambient temperature 35 °C Circulating fluid temperature [°C] Circulating fluid temperature [°C] HECR010 Circulating fluid: Tap water...
HECR Series Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type Heating Capacity HECR002 Circulating fluid: Tap water Circulating fluid: Ethylene glycol 20 % 1000 1000 Ambient temperature 35 °C Ambient temperature 25 °C Ambient temperature 25 °C Ambient temperature 15 °C Circulating fluid temperature [°C] Circulating fluid temperature [°C] HECR004 Circulating fluid: Tap water...
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HECR Series Heating Capacity HECR008 Circulating fluid: Tap water Circulating fluid: Ethylene glycol 20 % 2500 2500 2000 2000 Ambient temperature 35 °C 1500 1500 Ambient temperature 25 °C Ambient temperature 25 °C 1000 1000 Ambient temperature 15 °C Circulating fluid temperature [°C] Circulating fluid temperature [°C] HECR010 Circulating fluid: Tap water...
HECR Series Thermo-con/Rack Mount Type Operation Display Panel 1st line 2nd, 3rd line Indicates No. corresponding to the alarm Indicates present temperature [PV] and E R R 1 1 W R N which arises and [WRN] comes to light < target temperature [SV] during normal 3 1 .
HECR Series Note) Options have to be selected when Options ordering the thermo-con. It is not possible to add them after purchasing the unit. Option symbol With Feet and No Rack Mounting Brackets HECR With feet and no rack mounting brackets Rack mounting brackets and handles on the front side are removed as they are not necessary when the product is not mounted in a rack.
HECR Series Optional Accessories The power supply cable can only be used for the applicable models shown below. Do not use it for other products. q Power Supply Cable í For single-phase 100/115 V AC type ∗ Not applicable for the 200 V type. Approx.
HECR Series Specific Product Precautions 1 Be sure to read this before handling. Refer to the back cover for Safety Instructions. For Temperature Control Equipment Precautions, refer to “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” and the Operation Manual on the SMC website, http://www.smc.eu System Design Radiation Air Warning...
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HECR Series Specific Product Precautions 2 Be sure to read this before handling. Refer to the back cover for Safety Instructions. For Temperature Control Equipment Precautions, refer to “Handling Precautions for SMC Products” and the Operation Manual on the SMC website, http://www.smc.eu Circulating Fluid Circulating Fluid Caution...
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These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or Safety Instructions equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety ∗1) and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Do you have a question about the HECR Series and is the answer not in the manual?
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Hello I have chiller model HECR008-A5 and I am having trouble draining the chiller coolant to replace it. I would like step by step instructions. I used a hose that clicked into the draining value but still, not draining. Also, how often should this process be done (once a year?)
To drain the coolant from the SMC Networks HECR008-A5 chiller, use the circulating fluid outlet, which also functions as the circulating fluid drain port. It is labeled and uses an Rc 1/4 connection.
Maintenance, including checking fluid level and draining if necessary, should be performed at least once a month by a knowledgeable operator.
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