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To users Thank you for purchasing SMC’s Thermo cooler (hereinafter referred to as “unit”). For safety and long life of the unit, be sure to read this operation manual (hereinafter referred to as “manual”) and clearly understand the contents. Be sure to read and follow all instructions noted with “Warning” or “Caution” in this manual. •...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instructions .............. 1 Before using unit......................1 Reading the Manual ....................1 Hazards ........................2 1.3.1 Level of hazards ........................2 1.3.2 Definition of “Serious injury” and “Light injury” ................2 1.3.3 Types of hazard labels ......................3 1.3.4 Locations of Hazard Labels.....................4 Other Labels ........................6...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. 4.1.2 Connection of cables ......................1 4.1.3 Circulating fluid ........................1 4.1.4 Facility water piping (only for HRGC00∗-W)................1 4.1.5 Liquid level indicator (for tank)....................1 Opening of facility water valve (only for HRGC00∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ -W)..........1 Preparation for Start ....................
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Read most critical instruction to be considered carefully and ensure well understanding of the content before operating the unit 1.1 Before using unit This chapter is intended to specifically describe the safety related issues for handling the unit.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.3 Hazards 1.3.1 Level of hazards The instructions given in this manual aim to assure safe and correct operation of the unit and to prevent injury of operators or damage to the unit. These instructions are grouped into three categories, Danger, Warning and Caution, which indicate the level of hazard, damage and also the degree of emergency.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.3.3 Types of hazard labels The unit has various potential hazards and they are marked with warning labels. Be sure the read this section before starting any work on the unit. Warning related to electricity This symbol stands for a possible risk of electric shock.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.3.4 Locations of Hazard Labels There are various warning labels on the unit to show the dangers. Sign for warning related to heat (Hazards Inside) Front Fig. 1-1 Warning label position (HRGC001-∗ and HRGC002-∗) (Hazards Inside) (only for HRGC00∗-A-∗) Rear...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. (Hanging warning) (Hazards Inside) Front Fig. 1-3 Warning label position (HRGC005-∗) (Hazards Inside) (only for HRGC005-A∗) Rear Fig. 1-4 Warning label position (HRGC005-∗) HRGC001-A HRGC002-A HRGC005-A Error! Style not defined..Error! Style not defined. 1.3 Hazard edition : Jun.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.4 Other Labels 1.4.1 Product Label When contacting SMC's sales distributor, inform them of serial number (SERIAL No.) and model number (MODEL No.) of the unit. They are described on the product label shown below. Front Serial Number (SERIAL No.) Model Number (MODEL No.)...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.5.2 Personal Protective Equipment This manual specifies personal protective equipment for each work. Transport, Setting up and Removal Always use safety shoes, gloves and head protection when transporting, installing or removing the unit. Handling of recirculating fluid Always use safety shoes, gloves, mask, apron and eye protection when handling the recirculating fluid.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.6 Emergency Measures When emergency conditions such as natural disaster, fire and earthquake, or injury occurs, turn off the power supply. The switch for the power supply is located at the front of the unit. Even when the power supply is turned off, the power circuit keeps energized partically unless the user’s power supply is shut off.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 1.7 Note for disposal 1.7.1 Recovery of refrigerant and compressor oil The unit uses freon type refrigerant (HFC) and compressor oil. Comply with the law and regulation in each region for the disposal of compressor oil. The type and quantity of freon is described on the product label.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts HRGC001-A∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ,HRGC002-A∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ,HRGC001-W∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ and HRGC002-W∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Signal cable entry (Grommet) Tank lid supply Power cable entry Overflow port...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 2.2 HRGC005-A and HRGC005-W ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Tank lid Power supply cable entry Eye bolt M12 (accessory) (Grommet) Signal cable entry Tank level indicator (Grommet) Control box Operation panel Overflow port (panel internal)
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 3 Transport and Setting Up Only persons who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the unit and system are allowed to transport and set up the unit. Especially pay attention to personal safety. 3.1 Transport The unit is heavy and has potential danger at transport.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Hanging position (only for HRGC005-∗) Approx. 60 Approx. 60 Center of gravity of HRGC005-∗ Fork insertion position Fork insertion position Fork insertion position Fork insertion position Fig. 3-1 Fork insertion position and hanging method Error! Style not defined.Error! Style not defined.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.2 Installation Do not set up the unit in the place possibly exposed to leakage of flammable gas. Should the gas leakage stay around the unit, the unit might cause a fire. Do not use the unit outdoor.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.2.2 Location Do not install in a location which is subject to any of the conditions in 3.2.1 The unit radiates heat from the air vent of the fan. If the unit is left with insufficient air ventilation, internal temperature will exceed 40 C, which is overload, and affect the performance and life of the unit.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.2.3 Installation and Maintenance Space Considering the ease of maintenance, it is recommended to keep the space shown in Fig. 3-2. Front Fig. 3-2 Maintenance space HRGC001-A HRGC002-A HRGC005-A Error! Style not defined.Error! Style not defined. edition : Jun.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.3 Setting Up 3.3.1 Installation Install the unit on a flat and stable floor with no vibrations. Refer to “8.2 Outline Dimensions” for dimensional information of the unit. How to install the unit Move the product in an installation area.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.3.2 Electrical wiring Do not modify the intenal electrical wiring of the unit. Incorrect wiring might cause electrical shock or fire. Also, modifing the internal wiring will void the unit’s warranty. Be sure not to change the set values of safety devices such as thermal switchs.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. How to conduct wiring Loosen screws(6pcs)and take off the front panel. (8 pieces for HRGC005) Screws Screws Front panel Front 図 3-4 Removal of front panel Connect the power supply cable and signal cable as show in the figure below. Power supply cable Signal cable Power supply cable entry...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Electrical wiring diagram R e m a r k s Use separate cables for power supply and signal lines. Electrical unit Customer's Epuipment DC24V (Thermo-cooler side) side Name Operation Specification 24COM Rated voltage :DC24V±...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.3.3 Piping Connect piping firmly. Incorrect piping might cause leakage of supplied or drained leakage and wet surrounding area and facility. Keep supply water pressure below 0.5MPa. Be sure to correctly connect IN and OUT of recirculating fluid cooling water (only for HRGC00∗...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Recommended piping circuit Fig. 3-8 Recommended piping circuit Name Size Valve Rc1/2 Valve Rc1/4 Y-shaped strainer Rc1/2 or filter Y-shaped strainer Rc1/2 (accessory) Rc1/2, Set between Relieving valve 0~0.5 MPa Pressure gauge 0~1.0 MPa Flow meter 0~50 L/min...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.3.4 Supply of recirculating fluid Open the tank lid and supply recirculating fluid from there until the level of fluid reaches the range specified in liquid level indicator. Front Tank level indicator Fig.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 3.3.5 Reinstallation of the unit Only qualified person is allowed for wiring. Be sure to cut off the user's power supply. The wiring with the unit energized is strictly prohibitted. Drain all recirculating fluids in the unit for reinstallation. Only the person who has sufficient knowledge and experience about the unit and its accessories is allowed for reinstallation.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 4 Starting the Unit Only the person who has sufficient knowledge and experience about the unit and it’s accessories is allowed to start and stop the unit. 4.1 Before Starting. Check the following items before starting the unit.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.3 Preparation for Start 4.3.1 Power supply Supply the power and turn on the power supply switch. When the unit is switched on, the operation panel displays the following conditions. The [POWER] LED lights up. The set value of recirculating fluid temperature is displayed as SV on the panel.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.3.2 Setting of recirculating fluid temperature Press the [DOWN] and [UP] buttons on the operational panel to set the SV to required value. Digital display SV (set recirculating fluid temperature) [DOWN] button [UP] button Fig.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.3.3 Refill of recirculating fluid When the recirculating fluid tank is filled the user’s machine and piping remains empty. In that condition, the recirculating fluid flows out to the user’s machine and piping and the tank level decreases so much as to require a refill.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Open the tank lid and fill the reciculating fluid until its level reaches the specified range on the tank level indicator on the liquid level indicator. Tank lid Front Tank level indicator Fig.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.4 Starting and Stopping 4.4.1 Starting the unit Press the [START] button on the operation panel. The unit starts operating to control the recirculating fluid temperature to the set value. The [RUN] LED and [PUMP] LED on the operation panel light up. [RUN] LED [PUMP] LED [START]...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.5 Check Items After Starting Check the following items after starting the unit. When an Alarm is seen, press the [STOP] button and then turn off the power supply switch to stop the unit, and turn off the breaker of the user’s power supply to isolate the unit.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 5 Operation 5.1 Operation panel The operation panel on the front for the unit controls the basic operation of the unit. This operation panel is common to all models. Fig. 5-1 Operation panel Table 5-1 Operation panel Name Function...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 6 Error Display and Remedy 6.1 Error Display When any error occurs, the unit responds with the following conditions. When the [FAULT] LED lights up, the unit stops and the [RUN] LED goes off. the contact for operation signal output is opened.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Table 6-1 Error display Fault Alarm (○: Off, ●: On) Operation error Alarm Content of Unit signal signal number alarm value condition signal output POWER FAULT WARNING output output Pump - AL02 Stop overload...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 6.2 Remedy for Error Table 6-2 Remedy for error Alarm Content of Main cause Remedy number alarm (protective equipment) AL02 Pump overload Incorrect power supply Supply the voltage within a specified range of the unit. (Pump thermal Review the voltage of the power supply.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 6.3 How to Reset Alarm 6.3.1 Reset by using [RESET] button Check the alarm number shown in digital display PV and remove the cause of the alarm. (Table 6-2) Also, make the nessecarry change to the operating method and environment to aviod future alarms.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 6.3.2 Reset of pump overload (AL02) and compressor overload (AL03) The unit is operated at high voltage and contains uncovered live terminals inside. DO NOT operate the unit without cover panels fitted DO NOT work inside this unit unless you have been trained to do so.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Press the reset button of each protection device in the electrical box.Press it until it clicks. Front Reset button for pump overload (AL02) (Blue) Reset button for compressor overload (AL03) (Yellow) Fig.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 6.4 Other Errors How to check other errors The cause and remedy for the failure that is not shown with alarm number is shown in Table 6-3. Table 6-3 Cause and remedy for failure without alarm number Content of Cause Remedy...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 7 Control, Inspection and Cleaning 7.1 Control of Recirculating Fluid Quality Use specified recirculating fluids only. If Other fluids are used, they may damage the unit or result in dangerous hazards. When using fresh water (tap water) ensure that it satisfies the water standard shown in the table below.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 7.2 Inspection and Cleaning Do not operate switches, etc. with wet hands and do not touch the electrical parts such as the power supply plug. It might cause electric shock. Do not splash water directly on the unit or do not wash with water. It might cause electric shock and fire, etc.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 7.2.2 Monthly check Cleaning of air vent (only for HRGC00 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ If the fins of the condenser gets clogged with dust, it will become unable to radiate heat, which may cause an alarm and stop the unit. Use a long hair lush or air gun to clean the condenser to prevent the fins from being deformed or damaged.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 7.2.4 Inspection every 6 months Check for water leakage from pump Remove the panel and check the mechanical seal of the pump for excessive leakage. If the leakage is found, replace the mechanical seal. Order the mechanical seal described in “7.3 Consumables”...
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 7.3 Consumables Replace the following parts depending on their condition. Table 7-3 Consumables Part number Name Qty. Remarks HRG-S0034 Mechanical seal set Service part for HRGC005-∗ 7.4 Stop for a Long Time If there is concern that the unit is not operated for a long time or there is a chance of freezing, conduct the following operations.
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 8 Documents 8.1 Specifications List Table 8-1 Specifications list Item HRGC001 HRGC002- ∗ HRGC005- ∗ Rated ambient temp. 32 ° C (5 to 40 ° C) Humidity range 45 to 75%RH (No condensation) Circulating fluid/fresh water (tap water) or fluids resistant to corrosion of a wetted surface Fluid used (such as SUS304 and PVC)
HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 8.2.3 HRGC005-A∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Fig. 8-3 Outline Dimensions (Error! Style not defined.∗) 8.2.4 HRGC005-W∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Fig. 8-4 Outline Dimensions (Error! Style not defined.∗) HRGC001-A HRGC002-A HRGC005-A Error! Style not defined.Error! Style not defined. edition : Jun.
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Only for HRGC00∗−∗5 1PH AC200~230V (50/60Hz) Ground signal input 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【MS1】 【SW】 (contact input) Pump MS1 Compressor Solenoid valve 0-10VDC Proportional Valve [TIC]-CN3 (Normal Close) 【TH1】 control control 【TIC】-CN8 Control (Fault Open) Only for HRGC00∗−Α (Run Close) 【PS2】...
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Only for Only for HRGC00∗−Α HRGC00∗−∗5 1PH AC200~230V (50/60Hz) Ground signal input 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【TIC】-CN2 【MS1】 【MC1】 【SW】 (contact input) 0-10VDC [TIC]-CN3 Pump MS1 Compressor Solenoid valve Proportional Valve (Normal Close) 【TH1】 control 【TIC】-CN8 control Control (Fault Open) (Run Close) [TIC]-CN5 【PS2】...
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O ver f l ow D escri pti on C om pressor P S1 P S 2 A i r-cool ed condenser EXV 1 FA N 1 Fan m otor P S2 P ressure sw i tch f or f an A i r R efri gerant dryer A i r...
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D escri pti on P V W ater control val ve O ver fl ow S trai ner C om pressor P S 1 EX V 1 W ater-cool ed condenser C ool i ng w ater R efri gerant dryer i nl et LS 1 C api l l ary tube...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 8.6 Applicable Regulations The unit complies with the following regulations. Table 8-2 Applicable regulations 89/336/EEC Revised to 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC directive Low voltage CE marking 73/23/EEC Revised to 93/68/EEC directive Machinery 98/37/EC directive E229305 / UL 1995 (scheduled) Error! Style not defined.Error! Style not defined.
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Thermo-cooler Daily Check Sheet For the items and methods of the daily check of the Thermo-cooler, refer to Table 6-2 Content o daily check” of “6.2.1 Daily Check” in Chapter 6 Control, Inspection and Cleaning. Check and record the condition at start right after setting up. Model no.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined.Error! Style not defined. HRGC001-A HRGC002-A HRGC005-A edition : Jun. 2007 Error! Style not defined.-10...
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. Chapter 9 Product Warranty 1. Period The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered. 2. Scope For any failure reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, replacement parts will be provided.
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HRX-OM-L014 Error! Style not defined. Error! Style not defined. 4.Disclaimer The following are not covered by this warranty. (1) Expenses for daily and regular checks (2) Expenses for repairs performed by other companies (3) Expenses for transfer, installation and removal of the product (4) Expenses for replacement of parts other than those in this product, or for the supply of liquids (5) Inconvenience and loss due to product failure (such as telephone bills, compensation for workplace closure, and commercial losses)
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