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- Page 1 P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide Models covered: P4200W P4200WLP P4202W P4202WLP P012306 - Rev. F...
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Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations
1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR P4200W 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 P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 3. Table of Contents 8.12 Depressurizing the Dryer ......49 1. Welcome & Congratulations ......3 8.13 Connecting to Common Alarm Socket ... 49 8.14 Setting the System Pressure ....50 2. Introduction ............. 3 8.15 Setting the Static Pressure ....... - Page 5 11.5 Frame Section Parts ........ 93 13.19 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling .. 106 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer ....94 13.20 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical 11.7 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR ..95 Support............107 12. Service & Repair.......... 96 14. Appendix ............ 108 12.1 Services Offered ........
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Page 6: Safety & Warning Information
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide WARNING! High Noise. ALTEC AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Proper Installation & Maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.
- Page 8 (SPD). If an SPD is required it must be supplied by the user. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. IMPORTANT! Installation of ALTEC AIR air dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only. Page 8 of 113 P012306 - Rev. F...
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Page 9: Overview & Specifications
5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The P4200W Series Air Dryer from ALTEC AIR is 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 10: Technical Specifications
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 5.4 Technical Specifications P4200W P4200WLP P4202W P4202WLP Output Capacity Normal: 2,600 SCFD Maximum: 4,200 SCFD Power 110 - 125 VAC, 1 Phase, 220 - 230 VAC, 1 Phase, Requirements 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 8.6 Amps... -
Page 11: Dryer Function Overview
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Precooler Cools compressed air prior to drying function. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Heatless Dryer Removes moisture from compressed air. -
Page 12: Installing Your Dryer
It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. WARNING! High Noise. Altec AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Proper Installation & Maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury. -
Page 13: Before You Begin
ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! Installation of ALTEC AIR air dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only. 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 14: Included Contents
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) P4200W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the dryer: (2) Alarm Connector (1) User’s Guide (not shown) (1) Allen Wrench (1) Compressor Connector Tool... -
Page 15: Installation Steps
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Remove all shipping materials. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures. 6.5.2 Place the dryer at the operating location. - Page 16 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.5 Using a 7/16” wrench, remove the shipping block from under the Compressor Plate. Discard block and bolt. 6.5.6 Remove the ship-loose contents package. On BACK of dryer: 6.5.7 Verify that the Red Orifice Plug is still installed where shown.
- Page 17 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.10 Plug the AC Power Cord into the dryer. 6.5.11 Plug in or wire the Power Cord to an outlet: 110 - 125 VAC power outlet for P4200W and P4200WLP model ...
- Page 18 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.13.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 50 PSI. 6.5.13.3 Push the knob in to lock. 6.5.14 Let the dryer run until the Humidity drops below 2% (may take up to 15 minutes).
- Page 19 System may be pressurized. 6.5.17 Connect the air supply line to the Outlet Pressure Port. ALTEC AIR recommends using Installation Kit P011752 to connect your air dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail). 6.5.18 Power the dryer ON.
- Page 20 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.19.2 Turn knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 20 PSI. 6.5.19.3 Push knob in to lock. 6.5.20 Set the Outlet Pressure: 6.5.20.1 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out or loosen the retaining nut (LP models).
- Page 21 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.21 Check for air leaks: NOTE: This is a general procedure that can be applied to any fitting or hose that has air pressure in it. DO NOT SOAP TEST THE HUMIDITY SENSOR FITTING.
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Page 22: Installation Checklist
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.23 Connect a Common Alarm (as required): 6.5.23.1 Insert the included Alarm Connector into either of the two (2) Alarm Ports. 6.5.23.2 Wire an external alarm wire pair to the Alarm Connector as required: ... -
Page 23: Registering Your Dryer
P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR P4200W 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 24: Operating Your Dryer
WARNING! High Noise. Altec AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. -
Page 25: Connecting An Air Line To The Dryer
8.2.2 Connect the air supply line to the Outlet Pressure Port. ALTEC AIR recommends using Installation Kit P011752 to connect your air dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail). 8.3 Powering the Dryer ON & OFF... -
Page 26: Using The Front Panel Display
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 27 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.4.5 Display Screen - Shows the current dryer readings. Will cycle between the following three (3) information screens (unless the HOLD button has been pressed): 8.4.5.1 Sys Status Screen SYS STATUS - Running Status of the system: ...
- Page 28 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.4.5.3 Compressor Run Time Screen LAST – How many minutes the Compressor ran during the last Air Tank pressurization cycle. TOTAL – How many hours the Compressor has run since the last Compressor Total Time Reset.
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Page 29: Identifying Dryer Alarms
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.5 Identifying Dryer Alarms 8.5.1 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm - Occurs when the temperature in the dryer cabinet (CAB TEMP) rises above 115°F for more than one (1) minute. If the temperature rises above 120°F for more than one (1) minute, the air dryer will go into SHUTDOWN mode to protect against damage due to overheating. - Page 30 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.5.3 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm – Occurs when the Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) drops below the alarm threshold for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 0.30 PSI) This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred.
- Page 31 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.5.5 High Flow Rate Alarm – Occurs when the Flow Rate (FLOW) rises above the alarm threshold for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 2600 SCFD) This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred.
- Page 32 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.5.7 Compressor Total Run Time Alarm – Occurs when the Compressor has reached an 8,000 Hour maintenance interval. Perform the required maintenance. This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred.
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Page 33: Accessing The Setup Menu
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.6 Accessing the Setup Menu The P4200W has three (3) Setup sections: System Setup – Used to set specific values for the system. Alarm Setup– Used to set the alarm thresholds for specific readings. -
Page 34: Using The System Setup Menu
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7 Using the System Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.7.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “S” in System Setup. 8.7.2 Press the Enter () Button to access System Setup. - Page 35 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.5 Set Start Up Delay (default setting is 0 seconds) – 8.7.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.5.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 36 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.7 Reset Compressor Total Time – 8.7.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the reset screen. 8.7.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No).
- Page 37 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.11 Set Date / Time – 8.7.11.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.11.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
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Page 38: Using The Alarm Setup Menu
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8 Using the Alarm Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.8.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “A” in Alarm Setup. 8.8.2 Press the Enter () Button to access Alarm Setup. - Page 39 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.5 Set High Outlet Threshold (default setting is 20.00 PSI) – 8.8.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.5.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 40 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.7 Set Low Pressure Threshold (default setting is 0.30 PSI) – 8.8.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 41 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.9 Set High Flow Threshold (default setting is 2600 SCFD) 8.8.9.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.9.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 42 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.11 Set Compressor Last Run Threshold (default setting is 4:00 min) 8.8.11.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.11.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
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Page 43: Using The Network Setup Menu
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9 Using the Network Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.9.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “N” in Network Setup. 8.9.1.1 Press the Enter () Button to access Network Setup. - Page 44 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.3 Set IP Address (default is 192.168.1.100) – 8.9.3.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.3.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 45 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.5 Set Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.000) – 8.9.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.5.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 46 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.7 Set Gateway Address (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.9.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
- Page 47 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.9 Change Keyword (default is 123456) – 8.9.9.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.9.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
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Page 48: Removing The Front Panel
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.10 Removing the Front Panel 8.10.1 Depress the four (4) Locking Latches. 8.10.2 Pull the Front Panel away from the dryer. 8.11 Removing the Top Cover 8.11.1 Use he included Allen Wrench to unlock the two (2) Locking Latches. -
Page 49: Depressurizing The Dryer
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.12 Depressurizing the Dryer 8.12.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.12.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve until all air pressure is released. NOTE: To prevent pressure from building back up, power the dryer OFF (section 8.3 ). -
Page 50: Setting The System Pressure
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.14 Setting the System Pressure 8.14.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With Compressor running: 8.14.2 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out. 8.14.3 Turn the knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 50 PSI. -
Page 51: Setting The Static Pressure
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.15 Setting the Static Pressure 8.15.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.15.2 Pull the Static Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.15.3 Turn knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 20 PSI. -
Page 52: Setting The Outlet Pressure
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.16 Setting the Outlet Pressure 8.16.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.16.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.16.3 Turn knob until Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading is at the desired setting. -
Page 53: Connecting Via Web Browser
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.17 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 54 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide The Web Browser connection offers five (5) screens to the user: Status Screen - Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P4200W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET. Setup Screen - All configurations for System, Alarms, Network, and Keyword can be made in this screen.
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Page 55: Using The Status Screen
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.18 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P4200W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET. Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is present. - Page 56 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.18.1 Resetting an Alarm 8.18.1.1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely reset Air Dryer alarms displayed on Status Screen. 8.18.1.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.18.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
- Page 57 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.18.2 Resetting a Compressor Total Run Time 8.18.2.1 Click on the RESET COMPRESSOR TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen. 8.18.2.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.18.2.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
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Page 58: Using The Setup Screen
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.19 Using the Setup Screen All configurations for the System, Alarms, Network, and Keyword can be made in this screen. Values in BLUE represent the current setting. The ENTER Button is used to change values. - Page 59 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.19.1 Changing a Threshold or Setup value: 8.19.1.1 Click on the value to change. 8.19.1.2 Type in the new value. 8.19.1.3 Click the ENTER Button when done. 8.19.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.19.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
- Page 60 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.19.2 Changing the Keyword 8.19.2.1 Click on CHANGE KEYWORD Button to change the keyword. 8.19.2.2 Type the Old Keyword. 8.19.2.3 Type the New Keyword. 8.19.2.4 Type the Confirm New Keyword. 8.19.2.5 Click on SUBMIT Button to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.
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Page 61: Using The Event Screen
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.20 Using the Event Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P4200W Series Air Dryer. This screen is informational only. Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column. -
Page 62: Using The Alarm Screen
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.21 Using the Alarm Screen Displays all the Alarms registered by the P4200W Series Air Dryer. This screen is informational only. Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column. -
Page 63: Using The Firmware Screen
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.22 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P4200W Series Air Dryer. Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P4200W Series Air Dryer. - Page 64 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.22.1 Updating the Firmware: 8.22.1.1 Click on BROWSE Button to locate the firmware file. 8.22.1.2 Navigate and select the correct .bin file. Press the OK Button. 8.22.1.3 Click the ENTER Button. 8.22.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.22.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
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Page 65: Connecting Via Snmp
Air Dryer. The files for the P4200W Series Air Dryers can be downloaded from our website (Altec AIR.com) under the Product Support section SNMP Files link. It is necessary to import this file into your SNMP operating software. -
Page 66: Testing Your Dryer
WARNING! High Noise. Altec AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. -
Page 67: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw WARNING! 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 68: Measuring Voltage To Compressor
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.3 Measuring Voltage to Compressor 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 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). -
Page 69: Filter
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.4 Measuring Voltage at the Power Line Filter 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. -
Page 70: Measuring Incoming Voltage
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.5 Measuring Incoming 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. 9.5.1 Remove the Top Cover (section 8.11 ). -
Page 71: Measuring Voltages At Solid State Relay
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.6 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 9.6.1 Remove the Top Cover (section 8.11 ). 9.6.2 Locate the Solid State Relay inside the Top Section of the air dryer. With the Compressor running: 9.6.3 Use a Voltmeter to measure... - Page 72 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide With the Compressor NOT running: 9.6.5 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the AC terminals. The voltage should measure: 110 - 125 VAC for the P4200W & P4200WLP models. 220 - 230 VAC for the P4202W & P4202WLP models.
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Page 73: Cycling
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.7 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling 9.7.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With the Compressor running: 9.7.2 Disconnect the purge tubes from the Heatless Dryer. 9.7.3 Place your hand beneath the purge fittings to feel for purging air. -
Page 74: Testing Unloader Valve
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.8 Testing Unloader Valve 9.8.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With the Compressor running: 9.8.2 Disconnect the unloader tube from the Unloader Valve. 9.8.3 Place your hand beneath the Unloader Valve fitting to feel for air flow. -
Page 75: Voltage
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.9 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage 9.9.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With the Compressor running: 9.9.2 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “VALVE”... -
Page 76: Testing Precooler Fan
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.10 Testing Precooler Fan 9.10.1 Place your hand in front of the Precooler Fan to feel for air being blown outward. If the fan is not blowing air outward as described: Check for loose wiring. Refer to the Wiring Diagram (section 14.1 ) ... -
Page 77: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.12 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.12.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.12.2 When the Outlet Screen (section 8.4.5.2 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen. -
Page 78: Alarm
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.13 Testing Compressor Last Run Time Alarm NOTE: For this test, allow the Display Screen to cycle through the information screens. 9.13.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.13.2 Start timing when the Compressor turns on. -
Page 79: Shutdown
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.14 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown 9.14.1 Power the air dryer OFF. 9.14.2 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.14.3 Depressurize the air dryer. 9.14.4 Unscrew and remove the Humitter from the Combo Block. - Page 80 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.14.6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0%. 9.14.7 After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and the dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode. 9.14.8 Replace the Humitter into the Combo Block.
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Page 81: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.15 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.15.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading. 9.15.2 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With Compressor running: 9.15.3 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out. -
Page 82: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.15.7 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob counter- clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading lowers to the reading recorded in step 9.15.1 9.15.8 Push knob in to lock. 9.15.9 Reinstall the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). - Page 83 Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.16.5 After one (1) minute, verify that a Low Outlet Pressure Alarm appears on the display. 9.16.6 Press the RESET Button to clear the alarm. 9.16.7 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob clockwise...
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Page 84: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.17 Testing Air Fittings & Hoses for Leaks NOTE: This is a general procedure that can be applied to any fitting or hose that has air pressure in it. DO NOT SOAP TEST THE HUMIDITY SENSOR FITTING. -
Page 85: 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 Compressor and Heatless Dryer for a complete and comprehensive rebuild by our Service Department technicians. - Page 86 Control Board without depressurizing the air dryer first, or damage to the Control Board will occur. WARNING! High Noise. Altec AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
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Page 87: Six Month Maintenance
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 10.2 Six Month Maintenance MODEL: LOCATION NAME: SERIAL NUMBER: ADDRESS: DATE INSTALLED: Maintenance Interval (Months) Procedure Section Install Six Month Maintenance Kit P012314 11.6 Read & Record Flow Rate (FLOW) 8.4.5.2... -
Page 88: Hour Maintenance
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 COMPERSSOR RUN TIME: TOTAL Alarm on the display. -
Page 89: Replacement Parts & Accessories
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Top Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare P4200W & P4202W & P4200WLP P4202WLP (120 VAC) (220 VAC) Power IEC Connector P012279 Power Line Filter P011628 (1) -
Page 90: Middle & Lower Section Parts 1
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.2 Middle & Lower Section Parts 1 Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare P4200W & P4202W & P4200WLP P4202WLP (120 VAC) (220 VAC) Precooler P4642 Heatless Dryer Assembly See section 11.4 for detail... -
Page 91: Middle & Lower Section Parts 2
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.3 Middle & Lower Section Parts 2 Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare P4200W & P4202W & P4200WLP P4202WLP (120 VAC) (220 VAC) P012366 P012368 (1) Static Pressure Regulator P013203 Flow Block ... -
Page 92: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.4 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare P4200W & P4202W & P4200WLP P4202WLP (120 VAC) (220 VAC) Heatless Dryer PHF2C112041 PHF2C212041 Assembly Capacity (1) P4634 Control Valve... -
Page 93: Frame Section Parts
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.5 Frame Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Front Panel Locking Trigger Latches Air Intake Filter In Kit P012314. See section 11.6 for detail. Top Cover Fan Guard P03703 Purge Muffler In Kit P012314. -
Page 94: Accessories For Your Dryer
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Installation Kit P011752 Includes fittings required to connect to 3/4” flexible hose or 1/2” tubing. Six Month Maintenance Kit (2) P012314 Includes air intake filter, compressor air intake filter, and purge muffler. -
Page 95: Ordering Parts From Altec Air
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.7 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR IMPORTANT! Instruction for the replacement of individual listed components goes beyond the scope of this User’s Guide and will not be covered. Please refer to the information included with the specific replacement part for this instruction. -
Page 96: Service & Repair
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 97: 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 98 Do not test the Humidity Sensor with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage. This will render the Humidity Sensor defective. WARNING! High Noise. Altec AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
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Page 99: Air Dryer Won't Power On
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.3 Air Dryer Won’t Power ON Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Power Circuit Breaker Verify Power Circuit Move Power Circuit in OFF position Breaker is in ON Breaker to ON position position (section 8.3 ) -
Page 100: Can't Create A High Pressure Alarm
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.6 Can’t Create a High Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section 8.16 ) -
Page 101: Can't Create A Low Pressure Alarm
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.8 Can’t Create a Low Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section 8.16 ) -
Page 102: High Humidity
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.10 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 Low System Pressure... -
Page 103: Shutdown
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.11 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humitter is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown (section 9.14 ) procedures. -
Page 104: Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Solenoid Measure voltage going If correct VDC IS Valve to the Heatless Dryer present, replace Solenoid Valves Solenoid Valves (section 9.9 ) -
Page 105: Compressor Excessive Amp Draw
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.16 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Restriction in air line Remove Discharge Hose If measurement is below from Compressor (see the recommended section 11.3 for location running amps, trace... -
Page 106: Can't Create A Compressor Last Run
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.18 Can’t Create a Compressor Last Run Time Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Compressor Last Run Verify Compressor Last Allow the Compressor Time Alarm threshold Run Time threshold to run longer than the higher than the default (section 8.8.11 ) -
Page 107: Support
P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 of the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to correct... -
Page 108: Appendix
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.1 Wiring Diagram Page 108 of 113 P012306 - Rev. F... -
Page 109: Operational Limits And Defaults
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 14.2 Operational Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure Static Pressure Outlet Pressure 5.00 20.00 (LP UNITS) (0.30) (10.00) Alarm Delay... -
Page 110: Snmp Parameters
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 111: 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 112: Contacting Altec Air
Altec AIR P4200W Series Air Dryer 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 – (303) 657-2205 sales@AltecAIR.com... -
Page 113: Notes
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