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Refrigerated Air Dryer
This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product.
Only those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating
procedure or have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products
are qualified to perform installation and operation.
Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer.
Keep the manual readily available for reference.
PRODUCT NAME
MODEL / Series
IDFB3E-11
-A,S
IDFB4E-11
-A,R,T,S,V
IDFB6E-11
-A,K,R,T,S,V
IDFB8E-11
-A,K,R,T,S,V
IDFB11E-11
-A,K,R,T,S,V
IDFB15E-11
-K,R,T,S,V
IDX-OM-W019-B
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- Page 1 IDX-OM-W019-B PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series IDFB3E-11 -A,S IDFB4E-11 -A,R,T,S,V IDFB6E-11 -A,K,R,T,S,V IDFB8E-11 -A,K,R,T,S,V IDFB11E-11 -A,K,R,T,S,V IDFB15E-11 -K,R,T,S,V This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product. Only those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products are qualified to perform installation and operation.
- Page 2 Dear Customers Thank you for selecting SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer. This operation manual must be read and understood thoroughly before using the equipment. It provides all essential information pertaining to safety, as well as, maximizing equipment efficiency in order to extend the life of the equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 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 IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer Table of Contents 6 - 5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles ..6 - 6 Chapter 7 Specification for Option A 7 - 1 Safety instructions ..................7 - 1 7 - 2 Specification ....................
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Page 5: Chapter I Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer i Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Before use,read and comprehend important cautionary notification well on this operation manual. i-1 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-W019 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions Danger Classifications & Position of Hazard warning Labels To help you recognize the hazards, the unit utilizes special graphics to indicate different hazards. Confirm the contents of the hazards and the location of the labels before operation. Warning •... -
Page 7: I-2-2 Hazard Of Electricity
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-2-2 Hazard of Electricity Warning Inside of this equipment, there is a power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the cover panel. Do not operate the equipment with the cover panel off. i-2-3 Hazard of Hot Surface Warning Since this equipment has parts that become hot during operation, there is the danger of burn-associated injuries. - Page 8 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-2-6 Positions of Danger Warning Label Warning ・Read with caution and pay attention to the notations of danger warning labels. ・Do not remove or rub danger warning labels. ・Confirm the positions of danger warning labels. WARNING 警告...
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Page 9: I-2-7 Hazard Of Refrigerant
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-2-7 Hazard of Refrigerant Caution ・This equipment uses Fluorocarbon (HFC) as a refrigerant. ・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. The collected refrigerant should be properly recycled by qualified agency. -
Page 10: I-2-8 Cautions About Usage
IDX-OM-W019 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 warning labels. CAUTION 注 意 1 Read manual before operation. 2 Ensure vantilation and maintenance space. -
Page 11: I-3 Disposal
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer i Safety Instructions i-3 Disposal When you dispose of the equipment, you should collect the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil inside the refrigerant circuit. Caution This equipment 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 12: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer
IDX-OM-W019 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 13: Chapter 1 Parts Name And Functions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 1Parts Name and Functions Parts Name and Functions 1-1 Parts Name and Functions • IDFB3E Top Ventilation Grille Switch with Lamp (Outlet) (ON/OFF Switch) Hot air will be exhausted The lamp is continuously ON from condenser by fan. No during normal operation. - Page 14 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 1Parts Name and Functions • IDFB3E Air Inlet (IN) Port size : 3/8 Front Air Outlet (OUT) Port size : 3/8 Rear Ventilation Grille (Inlet) Breathe in cooling air from this grille. Do not bung up with wall and so on. Power Cord 1-1Parts Name and Functions IDFB Series...
- Page 15 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 1Parts Name and Functions • IDFB4E to 15E Switch with Lamp Ventilation Grille The lamp is continuously ON Hot air will be exhausted by during normal operation. condenser fan. Do not block these vents. Evaporation Thermometer Indicates the evaporating temperature of refrigerant on Front Panel low-pressure side.
- Page 16 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 1Parts Name and Functions • IDFB4E to 15E Air Inlet (IN) 4E_Port size : 3/8 6E,8E_ Port size : 3/4 Front 15E_ Port size : 1 Air Outlet (OUT) 4E_Port size : 3/8 6E,8E_ Port size : 3/4 15E_ Port size : 1 Power Cord 1-1Parts Name and Functions...
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Page 17: Transportation
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation Transportation / Installation Warning • Only properly trained, qualified personnel are allowed to perform tasks such as: Operation, installation, relocation of equipment and maintenance works. • Strongly recommend to prepare the spare dryer when applying the dryer for important equipment or system. -
Page 18: Installation
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2-2 Installation 2-2-1 Location The equipment should not be used or stored in the following conditions: Those conditions will cause not only malfunction but also failures. • Environment where the equipment is exposed to rainwater, moisture, salt water or oil. -
Page 19: Tie Down
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2-2-2 Tie Down • The air dryer should be installed on a vibration-free, stable, horizontal, flat surface. • Refer to “Chapter6 6-3 Dimensions” for the dimensions. • This model should be installed using anchor bolts (not included) to prevent shifting during a potential earthquake. -
Page 20: Electric Wiring Diagram
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation Warning ・To handle drain discharge, follow the safety guidelines such as wearing protective goggles, apron, and gloves. ・In cases where oil is mixed in the wastewater discharged from the auto drain, the liquid would be considered as toxic waste and treatment is necessary in accordance with local regulations. - Page 21 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation Length of the power cable The maximum length of the power cable should be no more than 98feet (30m). Connecting to the power supply Connect the power cable and the ground to the terminal block Wiring procedure 1.Remove the terminal block cover or the rear panel.
- Page 22 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 2 Transportation / Installation 2-3 Cautions for Reinstallation Caution Only properly trained, qualified personnel are allowed to perform reinstallation. If the equipment is moved and reinstalled in another place after some trial operations, the following instructions must be followed as well as procedures in Chapter 2. Removing the power cable Disconnect the power source before removing the power cable.
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Page 23: Check Points Before Operation
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 3 Operation / Shutdown Operation / Shutdown Caution Only properly trained and qualified personnel are allowed to perform operation/shutdown of the equipment. 3-1 Check points before operation Before trial run, check the following points: • Installed Conditions: By visual inspection check that the equipment is level. -
Page 24: Shutdown
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 3 Operation / Shutdown 3-3 Shutdown ① Turn off the ON/OFF switch. ② 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. 3-4 Cautions about restart ・Wait at least 3 minutes before restarting the air dryer after it has been shut down. - Page 25 IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 4. Checks and Maintenance ４ Checks and Maintenance Daily Check Points Check the following points during normal operation. If you find any problems, immediately stop the operation and refer to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting”. - There is no air leakage. - The running lamp is on during operation.
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Page 26: Chapter 4 Maintenance
IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 4. Checks and 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 27 IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 4. Checks and Maintenance 9) Loosen the vinyl tie fixing the bowl insulation and remove the bowl insulation. 10) Hold the bowl assembly lightly and pull down the lock button with thumb. Vinyl tie Then, turn the bowl assembly to the left (or right) Residual to 30 to align the marks.
- Page 28 IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 4. Checks and Maintenance Replacement part of Auto drain Part no. Description Qty. Applicable model Remarks AD38-A IDFB3E/4E-** AD38N-Z-A IDFB3E/4E-**N With bowl packing Bowl assembly AD48-A IDFB6E~15E-** AD48N-Z-A IDFB6E~15E-**N Note) The drain separator body can not replaced. Replacement part of Auto drain strainer and Bowl packing Part no.
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Page 29: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
IDX-OM-W019 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 30 IDX-OM-W019 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...
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Page 31: Specifications
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References References Specifications Model IDFB3E IDFB4E IDFB6E IDFB8E IDFB11E IDFB15E Specification At Expected Outlet 10 SCFM 15 SCFM 25 SCFM 41 SCFM 59 SCFM 71 SCFM Press.Dew Point of 37° F (17 m (25 m (43 m (70 m (100 m (120 m... -
Page 32: Dimensions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References Dimensions ・IDFB3E-11□ Table1. Thread symbol UNIT : inch (mm) SYMBOL DRAIN TUBE SIZE NONE 10mm DRAFT AIR OUTLET VENTILATION AIR INLET SWITH WITH LAMP AIR OUTLET EVAPORATION THERMOMETER DRAFT AIR INLET DRAIN TUBE VENTILATION (O.D.10 LENGTH : 0.8 m ) (820) POWER CABLE WITH PLUG (L=2800) - Page 33 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References ・IDFB15E-11□ Table1. Thread symbol SYMBOL DRAIN TUBE SIZE NONE 10mm UNIT : inch (mm) DRAFT AIR OUTLET SWITH WITH LAMP AIR OUTLET EVAPORATION THERMOMETER AIR INLET DRAIN SEPARATOR VENTILATION VENTILATION VENTILATION TERMINAL BLOCK DRAIN TUBE (O.D.10 LENGTH:0.8m) (820) 4-φ13...
- Page 34 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References 6-4 Electrical wiring diagram IDFB3E Power Cable Terminal Block for Option S SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Compressor Motor Fan Motor Overload Relay (Inside of compressor terminal cover) PTC starter Switch with Lamp Terminal Block Magnetic Contactor IDFB4E / 6E / 8E SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Compressor Motor...
- Page 35 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References IDFB11E SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Compressor Motor FM1～2 Fan Motor Overload Relay (Inside of compressor terminal cover) Switch with Lamp Pressure Switch Terminal Block Magnetic Contactor GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Electronic Drain Valve Power Cable IDFB15E SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Compressor Motor...
- Page 36 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit/Operation Principles（BASIC MODEL） IDFB3E-11 Drain Separator Air Inlet Air Outlet Reheter Cooler Drain Outlet Capillary Tube Capacity Control Valve Condensor Pressure Switch Evaporation Fan M otor Com pressor Thernareter IDFB4E to 15E-11 IDFB4E to 15E-11 A ir In le t H e a t E x c h a n g e r...
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Page 37: Compressed Air And Refrigerant Circuit/Operation Principles
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 6 References IDFB4E to 11E-11-A H e a t E x c h a n g e r A ir In le t A ir O u tle t E v a p o ra tio n T h e rm o m e te r C a p a c ity D ra in S e p a ra to r... -
Page 38: Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 7 Specification for Option A 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 39: Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 8 Specification for Option K Specification for Option K ・8-1 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 40: Specifications
IDX-OM-W019 Air dryer 8 Specification for Option K Auto drain product number for replacement Product number Product name Applicable model Remarks AD48-8-A-X2112 IDFB6E～15E-**-K Bowl assembly With bowl packing AD48N-8Z-A-X2112 IDFB6E～15E-**N-K φ10×R1/4 KQ2H10-02AS IDFB6E～15E-**-K One-touch Fitting φ3/8×NPT1/4 KQ2H11-35AS IDFB6E～15E-**N-K IDF-S1926 Bowl assembly insulator Auto drain Parts Product number Product name... -
Page 41: Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 9 Specification for Option R Specification for Option R This product mounts the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) in Item 2. 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 42: Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 11 Specification for Option S Specification for Option S 10-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions. Warning Only qualified persons are allowed to wire the product. 1. Before wiring, be sure to shut off the power supply. Never perfom wiring work white the product is energized. - Page 43 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 11 Specification for Option S ・IDFB4E to 11E Rear Panel You can see the terminal block when you Front remove this cover. Connect the power cable through the membrane grommet Ｌ Ｎ PE Customer Connection Side Suitable wire AWG16(1.25～1.5mm Membrane Grommet ・IDFB15E Rear Panel...
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Page 44: Safety Instructions
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option T Specification for Option T This product mounts the terminal block which can transfer the operation and failure signals to Item 2 Specifications. The signals are a no voltage contact style. For details, refer to Item 2 or later. 11-1 Safety instructions When handling the product, take care to the following precautions. -
Page 45: Remote Operation
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option T 11-3 Remote operation ・For the remote operation, turn on and off the power supply side under the condition of the Switch with Lamp ON. ・Keep 3 min. at minimum after stopping the product to restart even for the remote operation. If the product is restarted within less than 3 min., protective equipment (overload relay) may activate and prevent the product from restarting. -
Page 46: Electric Wining Diagram
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option T IDFB15E Rear panel Terminal block Ｌ Ｎ 1 2 Connections for customer Suitable wire AWG16(1.25～1.5mm Rubber grommet Rubber grommet Power code inlet Signal code inlet Wire gage: up to φ17 Wire gage: up to φ17 Electric wiring diagram 11-5... - Page 47 IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option T IDFB15E-11□-T SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Compressor Motor FM1～5 Fan Motor Overload Relay Capacitor For Compressor Motor Switch with Lamp Pressure Switch PTC Starter TB1～2 Terminal Block Magnetic Contactor Starting Relay Time Delay Relay GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Electronic Drain Valve IDFB Series...
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Page 48: Chapter 12 Specification For Option
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option V Specification for Option V This product mounts the timer operated auto drain in Item 2 Specifications. When performing the installation and maintenance work for the product, the following points must be understood and followed. -
Page 49: How To Perform Maintenance
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 12 Specification for Option V IDF-S0199 (AC115V) KQ2L11-04AS (Thread Symbol"N") KQ2L10-04AS (Thread Symbol"None") 3/8 (Thread Symbol"N") φ10 (Thread Symbol"None") Model IDFB4E~15E-11*-V Order number (service parts) IDF-S0199 Max. operating pressure 240psig (1.6MPa) Fluid Drain Power supply voltage of drain timer AC115V±10% (60Hz) ON time 0.5sec... -
Page 50: Chapter 13 Service Record
IDX-OM-W019 Air Dryer 13 Service Record Service Record 13-1 Service Record It is recommended to keep a maintenance/service record. Parts No. Description Maintenance/Service Work Description Date IDFB Series 13-1Service Record 13 - 1... - Page 51 Revision Rev. B：Jan. 2020 Akihabara UDX 15F, 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 Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation the part of the manufacturer. 2019 SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved...
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