Summary of Contents for Altec AIR P550W Series
- Page 1 P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models covered: P550W P550WH P550WLP P552W P552WH P552WLP P011658 – Rev. S...
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Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations
1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR P550W Series Air Dryer! We here at ALTEC AIR are very proud of our products and we are committed to providing you with the best value and service possible. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 3. Table of Contents 8.10 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm 1. Welcome & Congratulations ....... 3 Terminals ............. 46 8.11 Connecting via Web Browser ....47 2. Introduction ..........3 8.12 Using the Status Screen ....... 48 8.13 Using the Configuration Screen ... - Page 5 13.17 High Compressor Last Run Time 11.4 Accessories for Your Dryer ....79 Alarm ............90 11.5 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR ..80 13.18 Can’t Create a High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm .......... 90 12. Service & Repair........81 13.19 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling .
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Page 6: Safety & Warning Information
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 4. Safety & Warning Information This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and adhere to during installation, operation, and maintenance of your air dryer. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR AIR DRYER. - Page 7 Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your air Dryer. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. Page 7 of 98 P011658 – Rev. S...
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Page 8: Overview & Specifications
5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The P550W Series Air Dryers from ALTEC AIR are designed to intake wet ambient air and remove the moisture for delivery to applications requiring a constant, on- demand source of dry, pressurized air. This process is fully automatic and will remain consistent with minimal required periodic maintenance. -
Page 9: Technical Specifications
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.4 Technical Specifications P550W P550WH P550WLP P552W P552WH P552WLP Output Normal: Up to 350 SCFD (9.9 SCMD) continuous Capacity Maximum: 550 SCFD (15.6 SCMD) emergency Power 110 - 125 VAC, 208 - 253 VAC, 1 Phase, Requirements 50 / 60 Hz, 7.0 Amps... -
Page 10: Dryer Function Overview
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Heatless Dryer Removes moisture from compressed air. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Capacity Control Valve Regulates System Pressure and prevents air from bleeding back through the Heatless Dryer. -
Page 11: Installing Your Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6. Installing Your Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some of these components to become hot when in operation or standby. -
Page 12: Before You Begin
P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 6.2 Before You Begin 6.2.1 Carefully inspect the unit, including the shipping box as well as the air Dryer, for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING. -
Page 13: Included Contents
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) P550W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the Dryer: (1) 120 VAC Power Cord (P550W, P550WH, P550WLP) (1) 220 VAC Power Cord (P552W, P552WH, P552WLP) -
Page 14: Installation Steps
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Using a box cutter remove the Dryer from box and all shipping materials. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures. - Page 15 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.4 Remove the ship-loose contents package. For SINGLE Outlet dryers: 6.5.5 Remove the Plug from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the plug upward. 6.5.6 Install the Plug into the...
- Page 16 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.10 Verify that the Dryer is powered OFF. 6.5.11 Plug AC Power Cord to Dryer. 6.5.12 Wire or plug the power cord into: 110 - 125 VAC power outlet for P550W,...
- Page 17 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.15 Set the System Pressure: With Compressor running: 6.5.15.1 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out. 6.5.15.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 50 PSI. 6.5.15.3 Push the knob in to lock.
- Page 18 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide For SINGLE Outlet dryers: 6.5.18 Remove the Precision Bleed Orifice fitting from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the fitting upward. NOTE: Save this fitting for use in low flow applications.
- Page 19 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide NOTE: For all dryers with minimal FLOW: Install the included Precision Bleed Orifice fitting to maintain a constant air flow. 6.5.20 Power the Dryer ON. 6.5.21 Set the Static Pressure: 6.5.21.1 Pull Static Pressure Regulator knob out.
- Page 20 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.21.2 Turn knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 17 PSI. 6.5.21.3 Push knob in to lock. 6.5.22 Set the Outlet Pressure: 6.5.22.1 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut –...
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Page 21: Installation Checklist
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With Compressor running: 6.5.23.2 Use a 1-inch paint brush to dab soapy water on the air fitting or hose connection to be tested. If air bubbles appear at the connection, this indicates that air is leaking from the connection. -
Page 22: Registering Your Dryer
P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR P550W Series Air Dryer. Registering is necessary to activate the Limited Warranty on your product. Once you register, you are eligible to receive free technical support, as well as updates concerning your ALTEC AIR products. -
Page 23: Operating Your Dryer
IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. Page 23 of 98 P011658 – Rev. S... -
Page 24: Depressurizing The Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.2 Depressurizing the Dryer CAUTION: Be careful when removing air hose. System is pressurized. 8.2.1 Disconnect air hose from the quick disconnect connector located on top of Outlet Pressure Regulator. -
Page 25: Using The Front Panel Display
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4 Using the Front Panel Display CAUTION! The Display Screen is covered by a clear protective layer that guards against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). DO NOT REMOVE THIS LAYER. 8.4.1 ALARM LED – Indicates an alarm is present. - Page 26 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.5.1 Tank Screen OUTLET – Outlet Pressure regulated by the Outlet Pressure Regulator TANK – Air Tank pressure FLOW – Outlet flow of the dryer 8.4.5.2 Runtime Screen DUTY CYCLE: (Time Running)/(Time Running + Time Off)% LAST RUN –...
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Page 27: Identifying Dryer Alarms
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.5.3 System Status Screen SYS STATUS: ONLINE if dryer working normally, SHUTDOWN during temperature or humidity alarm CABINET – Cabinet Temperature HUMIDITY – Outlet Humidity 8.5 Identifying Dryer Alarms 8.5.1 High Outlet Pressure Alarm -... - Page 28 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.3 High Flow Rate Alarm – Occurs when the Flow Rate (FLOW) rises above the alarm set point for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 500 SCFD) See section 13.11 for troubleshooting information.
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Page 29: Accessing The Setup Menu
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.6 High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm – Occurs when the compressor takes longer to pressurize the air tank than the set point for the alarm. (Default setting is 3:00 minutes) See section 13.17 for troubleshooting information. -
Page 30: Using The System Setup Menu
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.1 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the Setup Menu. 8.6.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the required menu option. 8.6.3 Press the Enter () Button to access the menu selected or press the Left () Arrow Button to Escape to the information screens. - Page 31 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.3.4 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct choice (Yes or No). 8.7.3.5 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
- Page 32 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.5.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.7.6 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.7.7 Reset Compressor Total Time –...
- Page 33 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.9.3 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will reset all settings to Factory Default Values 8.7.10 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen.
- Page 34 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.12 Set Time – 8.7.12.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.12.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 35 P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.1 Firmware Update – 8.7.1.1 Insert a USB drive containing an appropriate “.pgz” firmware file from Altec Air into the USB A port on the control board. 8.7.1.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the Firmware Update Screen.
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Page 36: Using The Alarm Setup Menu
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7.2.5 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.7.3 Set device type– 8.7.3.1 This screen allows you to set the device type, if your board is new, or the incorrect device type has been configured 8.7.3.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. - Page 37 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.3.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.3.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to select the digit to change. 8.8.3.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
- Page 38 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.5.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.8.5.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.8.5.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct choice (Yes or No).
- Page 39 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.7.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.8.8 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.8.9 Set High Flow Threshold (default setting is 500 SCFD) 8.8.9.1 Press the Enter ()
- Page 40 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.11.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.8.11.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
- Page 41 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.15 Set IP Address (default is 192.168.1.102) – 8.8.15.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.15.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 42 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.16.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.8.16.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
- Page 43 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.17.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct choice (Yes or No). 8.8.17.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
- Page 44 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.19 Change Keyword (default is 123456) – 8.8.19.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.19.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 45 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8.20.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value 8.8.20.3 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.8.20.4 Press the Left () &...
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Page 46: Connecting To Common Alarm Terminals
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.9 Connecting to Common Alarm Terminals 8.9.1 Locate the external Common Alarm pins on the Control Board 8.9.2 Wire the Common Alarm wire pair to the Control Board as required: COMMON & NO for CLOSE ON ALARM operation. -
Page 47: Connecting Via Web Browser
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11 Connecting via Web Browser If the Air Dryer IS connected to an IP network: The Air Dryer must be configured with a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address for the network. -
Page 48: Using The Status Screen
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11.2 Click on the Menu Bar selection to access a specific screen. 8.12 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P550W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET. - Page 49 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.12.1 Resetting an Alarm 8.12.1.1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely reset Air Dryer alarms displayed on Status Screen. 8.12.1.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.12.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
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Page 50: Using The Configuration Screen
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.13 Using the Configuration Screen All configuration of Set Points, Setups, and Keyword can be made in this screen. NOTE: Reference Appendix section 14.2 for Limits, Defaults, and Formats. Values in BLUE represent the current setting. -
Page 51: Using The Event Screen
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.14 Using the Event Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P550W Series Air Dryers. This screen is informational only. Page 51 of 98... -
Page 52: Using The Firmware Screen
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.15 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version of the P550W Series Air Dryers. Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P550W Air Dryer. New Version File: Displays the new location and new firmware version chosen. -
Page 53: Connecting Via Snmp
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.16 Connecting via SNMP Using SNMP to connect and communicate with the P550W Series Air Dryer is dependent upon the specific SNMP Management software used on your network. This software requires a SNMP Definition & Configuration File (MIB file) in order to properly communicate with the Air Dryer. -
Page 54: Testing Your Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9. Testing Your Dryer 9.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air Dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock. -
Page 55: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw WARNING! With Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some these components to become hot when in operation or standby. -
Page 56: Measuring Compressor Voltage
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.3 Measuring Compressor Voltage WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. 9.3.1 Open Panel (see section 0). -
Page 57: Measuring Incoming Voltage
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide If any of the voltage measurements are different than indicated above, the Control Board is defective and should be replaced. See sections 11.1 for part detail and 11.5 for ordering information. -
Page 58: Cycling
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide If the incoming voltage measures less than indicated above, it is recommended that steps be taken at your facility to increase the power to the recommended level of voltage. 9.4.4 Close Panel. - Page 59 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.5.4 Place your hand beneath the purge solenoids to feel for purging air. Air should: Purge from Tower 1 side Purge from Tower 2 side 30 Seconds later Purge from Tower 1 side 30 Seconds later ...
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Page 60: Testing Unloader Valve
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6 Testing Unloader Valve With the Compressor running: 9.6.1 Locate the Unloader Valve on the right side of the heatless Dryer. 9.6.2 Place your hand over the Unloader Valve to feel for air flow. -
Page 61: Voltage
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.7 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage With the Compressor running: 9.7.1 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “VALVE” – Left solenoid “IN”... -
Page 62: Testing
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.8 Testing 9.9 Air Dryer Fan NOTE: To test the fan, the cabinet temperature must be above 90 F. 9.9.1 Place your hand outside the Dryer to feel for air being blown outwards. -
Page 63: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.10 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.10.1 When the Unit Screen (8.4.5.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen. With Compressor running: 9.10.2 Verify the compressor... -
Page 64: Time Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.10.5 Reconnect air hose. If the Compressor Cycling fails either test described, it indicates a problem with the Control Board which will need to be replaced. See sections 11.1 for part detail and 11.5 for ordering information. -
Page 65: Testing Humidity Alarm And System
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide If you are unable to create a High Compressor Last Run Time (LAST RUN) alarm as described, see section 13.18 for troubleshooting information. 9.12 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown CAUTION: Be careful when removing Air hose. System is pressurized. - Page 66 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.12.4 Power the air Dryer ON. Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0%. 9.12.5 After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and the Dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode.
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Page 67: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.12.7 Press the RESET Button to clear the Humidity alarm. If you are unable to create a Humidity / Shutdown alarm as described, see section 13.10 for troubleshooting information. 9.13 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.13.1 Make a note of the current... -
Page 68: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide reading climbs over 10.0 PSI (over 7.50 PSI - LP Models). After one (1) minute, the High Pressure Alarm should appear on the display. 9.13.4 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob counter-... -
Page 69: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.14.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut – LP Models). 9.14.3 Turn knob counter- clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading drops below 2.0 PSI (below 0.30 PSI – LP Models). - Page 70 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With Compressor running: 9.15.2 Use a 1-inch paint brush to dab soapy water on the air fitting or hose connection to be tested. If air bubbles appear at the connection, this indicates that air is leaking from the connection.
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Page 71: Maintaining Your Dryer
NOTE: When operating at higher ambient temperatures, it is recommended that maintenance be performed more frequently. NOTE: After 16,000 hours of run time, ALTEC AIR recommends sending in your compressors and heatless dryers for a complete and comprehensive rebuild by our Service Department technicians. -
Page 72: Safety & Warning Information
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air Dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock. - Page 73 Your Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your air Dryer. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! After performing any maintenance, always soap test pressure fittings to check for air leaks.
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Page 74: Month Maintenance
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10.2 6 Month Maintenance MODEL: LOCATION NAME: SERIAL NUMBER: ADDRESS: DATE INSTALLED: Maintenance Interval (Months) Procedure Section Install Six Month Maintenance Kit 11.4 Read & Record Flow Rate (FLOW) Measure &... -
Page 75: Hour Maintenance
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10.3 8,000 Hour Maintenance Under typical operating conditions: 8,000 hours of run time will occur between one (1) and two (2) years of use. This will be identified by a TTL TIME Alarm on the display. -
Page 76: Replacement Parts & Accessories
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Dryer Parts Quantit Recommend Description Part Number Spare Power Switch M038428 P4080 (120VAC) P40801 (240VAC)* Static Pressure Regulator P010279 Air Tank Control Board P013708 (1) Heatless Dryer Assembly See section 11.3 for detail... -
Page 77: Dryer Parts Cont
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.2 Dryer Parts cont. Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting P013349 Outlet Pressure Regulator - Standard P010279 Pressure P012316 Low Pressure Flow Block Humidity Sensor P013401 Static Pressure Gauge (0-30... -
Page 78: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.3 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Heatless Dryer P011738 (120VAC) P018262 (220VAC)* Desiccant Chamber P2004036 Cycle Timer P010530F1 (120VAC) P01053021 (240VAC)* Unloader Valve P011839 (120VAC) P017481 (240VAC)* In 8,000 Hour Maintenance Kit. -
Page 79: Accessories For Your Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.4 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Kits for units with “Type A” Compressor (See detail comparison on next page to determine Compressor Type) Six Month Maintenance Kit ... -
Page 80: Ordering Parts From Altec Air
User’s Guide and will not be covered. Please refer to the information included with the specific replacement part for this instruction. Once you have identified your required parts and accessories, contact the ALTEC AIR Inside Sales / Service department to order: (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax –... -
Page 81: Service & Repair
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 12. Service & Repair Only ALTEC AIR can offer factory direct rebuilds backed by a 6 month factory warranty. 2 week turnaround time Estimates available upon request Minimum service charge fee applies 12.1 Services Offered... -
Page 82: Troubleshooting Your Dryer
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST. It is important that you use the following sections in order to diagnose and attempt to fix the problem with your air Dryer before placing a call to ALTEC AIR Technical Support. This troubleshooting guide is intended to simplify the isolation of problems, present possible causes, provide test procedures for verification, and suggest corrective actions to restore the air Dryer back to normal operation. -
Page 83: Air Dryer Won't Power On
DC voltage. This will render the Humidity Sensor defective. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 13.3 Air Dryer Won’t Power ON... -
Page 84: Display Screen Not Functioning
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.4 Display Screen Not Functioning Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Dryer experienced a Power the air Dryer power spike OFF for 15+ seconds. Power the air Dryer Ribbon cable Verify ribbon cable... -
Page 85: Low Outlet Pressure Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.7 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Outlet Pressure set too Verify Outlet Pressure Adjust Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading Regulator (section 8.4.5.1 ) High Flow condition Verify Flow Rate... -
Page 86: High Humidity
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.9 High Humidity CAUTION! Do not test the Humidity Sensor with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage. This will render the Humidity Sensor defective. Possible Cause Check Corrective Action... -
Page 87: Can't Create A High Humidity Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.10 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humidity Element is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown (section 9.12 ) procedures. -
Page 88: High Cabinet Temperature Alarm
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.12 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Fan Failure Verify fan is running Check for loose fan (section 9.8 ) wiring (section 14.1 ) Replace defective fan (section 11.1 ) -
Page 89: Compressor Won't Build Pressure
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.15 Compressor Won’t Build Pressure Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure Adjust System Pressure to 50 PSI, ± 2 PSI. Defective Unloader Test Unloader Valve Replace Unloader Valve operation (section 9.6 ) -
Page 90: High Compressor Last Run Time
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.17 High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure Adjust System Pressure to 50 PSI, ± 2 PSI. High Flow condition Verify Flow Rate... -
Page 91: Compressor Rapid On/Off Cycling
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.19 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective control board Measure voltages at If measurements are control board incorrect, replace (section 9.3 ) control board (section 11.1 ) Page 91 of 98 P011658 –... -
Page 92: Support
P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.20 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Please read the Before You Call ALTEC AIR section (13.1 ) Once you have exhausted all the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to correct... -
Page 93: Appendix
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.1 Wiring Diagram Page 93 of 98 P011658 – Rev. S... -
Page 94: Set Point Limits And Defaults
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.2 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure Static Pressure Outlet Pressure 15.0 (LP UNITS) (0.30) (7.50) Alarm Delay... -
Page 95: Snmp Parameters
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.3 SNMP Parameters Device Configuration Information Device ID Alphanumeric (Defined by Customer) Device Model Alphanumeric (Factory Preset) Device Firmware Version Numeric (Factory Preset) Current Date/Time Numeric (mm/dd/yy hh:mm) IP Address Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) Subnet Mask Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) -
Page 96: Limited Warranty Agreement
This warranty shall not apply to any ALTEC AIR product which shall have been repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than ALTEC AIR or authorized personnel so as to affect, in our judgment, its proper functioning or reliability, neither will it apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident. -
Page 97: Contacting Altec Air
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 16. Contacting ALTEC AIR 16.1 General ALTEC AIR, LLC 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (800) 521-5351 (303) 427-3700 Fax – (303) 657-2233 info@AltecAIR.com www.AltecAIR.com 16.2 Sales (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax –... -
Page 98: Notes
ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 17. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 98 of 98 P011658 –...
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