SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Getting Started Before unpacking/uncrating your new dryer, inspect the carton/crate for damage. Note any damage on the freight bill. File notice of concealed damage if: there are any dents in the cabinets there is any sign of oil on the skid or floor the refrigerant gauge shows NO pressure (Upper right side –...
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Dryer Installation • NEVER work on unit under pressure • NEVER work on unit when power is connected • DO NOT over pressurize unit. • DO NOT pass air through the unit until it has been stabilized (operating about 15-20 minutes) Plumbing the Air Lines The dryers are shipped ready to run.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Electrical Connections To be performed by a qualified person only. Risk of serious injury or death. Before connecting electrical power to the dryer check for correct voltage and phase at the connection box. All units must be externally grounded to protect against severe electrical shock.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Voltage Phase Wire Colors Electrical Hook-up 115V Single Black, White, Green 230V Single Black, Red, Green 230V 3 Phase 3 Black, 1 Green 460V 3 Phase 3 Black, 1 Green 575V 3 Phase 3 Black, 1 Green Remove side cover and locate electrical box.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Controls (1) – RUN SELECT KEY: (MODE SELECTOR) Push Key to toggle through the four modes of operation (‘AUTO’ Run Mode, ‘LOAD/ UNLOAD’ Mode, ‘CYCLING’ Mode, and ‘OFF’). The Display ‘main screen’ will indicate all modes of operation along with the current Dew Point measurement.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE (7) – YES / UP KEY: (YES & UP) When the ‘YES / UP’ Key is pressed, the controller will either increment up or toggle depending on which user setting is selected in the ‘SETTINGS menu. Note the SETTINGS Key amber LED will now flash.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE (11) Air Inlet & Outlet PSI Gauges. Indicates that unit is pressurized. Unit MUST be depressurized and bypassed before any service work is done on air system. Excessive pressure drop (more than 5 PSIG) across dryer indicates water may be freezing in the evaporator.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Note: if more than one alarm condition exists, then the top line of the display will automatically cycle thru all active alarms. Main Display - System Shutdown Due To Critical Alarm HIGH DISCHARGE PRES. Alarm Description Shutdown status Alarm Shutdown...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Inlet Temperature 0 thru 200°F Condenser Temperature 0 thru 200°F Note: The parameter value will display “FAULT!” if the sensor input is invalid Settings Menu - User Settings Press the SETTINGS key to cycle thru the user settings TARGET DEW POINT? Setting Description 36°F...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Load Display Press the LOAD key to display the dryer load percentage Dryer Load Clearing the Maintenance Timer Press the ALARM RESET key to reset the maintenance timer and alarm HAS FILTER BEEN REPLACED? (YES/NO) Press YES to reset the timer to 6 months (after maintenance has been performed) Press NO to reset the timer to 8 hours (until maintenance has been performed) 12 - REV.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Start-Up Procedure There should be NO air flow through the dryer before or during start-up. It is recommened that the dryer be installed with bypass piping to better service the unit. Smart Cycle Plus 1200 – 3000 After electrical connection (Refer to Section 3), apply power.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Using a refrigeration service or small crescent wrench, turn the valve stem counterclockwise until it stops. Occasionally, it may be necessary to re-tighten the packing nut (turn clockwise) if a leak is noticed. The valve will now be fully opened.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Routine Maintenance The air cooled condenser must be kept clean. Inspect on a regular basis for dirt or debris that might accumulate. Remove any debris immediately. It is recommended that the drain and solenoid be checked weekly for proper functioning. The Y-strainer should be checked and screen cleaned monthly.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Diagnostic Codes & Troubleshooting SHUT- ALARM CODE CONDITION TIMEOUT RESET DOWN Actual dew-point is 15ºF above the HIGH DEW POINT 2 seconds Auto target setting DRYER OVERLOAD Dew Point > Set Point +40ºF 10 minutes MANUAL Dew Point, Suction Temp, Suction BAD SENSOR SHUT-...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE FAULT- ALARM CAUSE REMEDY CODE 1) Reduce compressed air quantity and/or inlet 1) Thermal load is too high. HIGH DEW POINT temperature. 2) Condenser is dirty. 2) Clean condenser. 1) Thermal load is too high. 1) Reduce compressed air quantity and/or inlet 2) Unloader valve not closing.
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Optional Control Center 18 - REV. B...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE PREFACE: This document is intended to make familiar, the Control Center functionality. The “manual”, can serve as a handy guide to quickly move through the operations of the dryer it is controlling. It is not intended to replace the more comprehensive, specific “dryer manual”...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE #1 INTERVAL (Timed) #1 DURATION #1 AUTOTEST #2 DEMAND or TIMED OPERATIONS #2 INTERVAL (Timed) #2 DURATION #2 AUTOTEST • COMMUNICATON MENU (“F” & “G” Series Menus)--------------------------------------[ 12 ] ADJUST CLOCK STAR WATCH – Host to Control: YES MODEM SETUP MODEM ENABLE MODEM TEST...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE 1. Up Arrow Scroll Menu Up or Increment Value 2. Down Arrow Scroll Menu Down or Decrement Value 3. Set Enter Menu Selection, Enter Program Mode or Save to Memory 4. Reset Alarm Back-up Menu Level or Clear ‘Resetable’ Alarm 5.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE STARTUP NULL SCREEN------------------------------------------------------------------ Upon initialization, the display shows the “type” of dryer the Control Center is configured to control. An example: Company REFRIG DRYER (R404A) S/N B00001 V2.12IR4 This is a fixed configuration. Once assigned to a dryer: the Control Center will never be changed to any of the other configurations.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE b. MAIN SCREEN--------------------------------------------------------------- DISPLAY ORIENTATION There are several informational indications displayed on the Main Screen. They are displayed on the four lines of the LCD. The first line is the “message” line. If all is normal, this line will indicate ALL SYSTEMS OK, or else it will indicate an alarm;...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE c. EVENT--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENY STOP At any time the dryer’s E-STOP pushbutton is depressed, the dryer will immediately “stop” operations (all output will be de-energized except for COMMON ALARM dry output relay and MODEN relay). To restart the dryer, the flashing mode (AUTO RUN, LOAD/UNLOAD or THERMAL BANK) selector must be re-selected.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE There is a form “C” dry contact available for the user ALARM on K16 (see schematic). To “DISABLE” the ALARM HIGH DEWPOINT OUT from energizing the Common Alarm relay, use DAYS SINCE LAST: 1 the SET and UP/DOWN arrow buttons to disable ALARM OUT: YES any given alarm.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE J11 ALARM W2: HIGH AIR-IN PSI DAYS SINCE LAST: --- ALARM OUT: ENABLED J12 ALARM COALESCER ELEMENT DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE W3: CHANGE FILTER DAYS SINCE LAST: --- ALARM OUT: YES J13 ALARM W4: HIGH AIR-IN ºF DAYS SINCE LAST: --- ALARM OUT: YES J14 ALARM...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Dewpoint 33ºF T1: Inlet 100ºF P1: Inlet 100 psi T6: Ambient/H2O of 54ºF P1: Inlet 100 psi NOTE IF NOT “OK” = CHANGE FILTER WILL BE INDICATED P1: Outlet 98 psi P6: Filter Element T1: Inlet 100ºF T3: Outlet...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE 1. DEW POINT MENU----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEWPOINT MENU Press SET to Select DEWPOINT – The dryer will attempt to deliver a dew point relative to the DEWPOINT SET POINT value. The range for this setting can be selected between 34ºF (1ºC) to 50ºF (10ºC). When the dew point indicated is at the set point value or less, the panel LCD display will give a message: POWERSAVE ACTIVE DEWPOINT Value:...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE CALIBRATION MENU E6 ALARM REPORTING MENU ALARM #1 HIGH DEWPOINT RELAY PAGER REMOTE ALARM #2 FLOW/AUX RELAY PAGER REMOTE ALARM #3 DP PROBE FAULT RELAY PAGER REMOTE ALARM #4 MOTOR FAULT RELAY PAGER REMOTE ALARM #1 E3: HI SUPERHEAT RELAY...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE H11 Flow Actual: OPEN Offset: [ 0 scfm ] Fullscale: 100 scfm H12 Flow Actual: OPEN Offset: 0 scfm Fullscale: [100 scfm] H13 AUX #1 Actual: OPEN Offset: [ 0 ] Fullscale: H14 AUX #1 Actual: OPEN Offset:...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE I 2 Drain #1 Type DEMAND Interval (m:s): [10]:00 Duration: 2 Sec I 3 Drain #1 Type DEMAND Interval (m:s): 10:[00] Duration: 2 Sec I 4 Drain #1 Type DEMAND Interval (m:s): 10:00 Duration: [2] Sec I 5 Drain #1 On Delay (m:s)
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE I 11 Drain #2 Type: TIMED Interval (m:s): 10:00 Duration: [ 2 ] sec I 12 Drain #2 On Delay (m:s) [ 0: 05 ] Auto Test (h:m) 12:00 I 13 Drain #1 On Delay (m:s) [ 0: 05 ] Auto Test (h:m) 12:00...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE P5 SUCTION FLOW INPUT ENABLE (If Value indicates Fault Value: 100 psi = No sensor) Alarm Set: 30 psi FLOW SENSOR Enabled : [ NO ] FLOW ALARM SET POINT VALUE: OPEN Alarm Set: 0 scfm FLOW SENSOR Enabled :...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE AUX #2 ALARM Low Alarm : High Alarm: [ 100 ] Delay (m:s): 00.05 AUX #2 ALARM Low Alarm : High Alarm: Delay (m:s): [ 00.05 ] 4. TEMPERATURE SETTINGS---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEMPERATURE SETTINGS Press SET to select T1: DRYER INLET Value: 72ºF...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE ACTIVE ALARMS Press UP/DOWN to View active alarms Press RESET to ACTIVE ALARMS HIGH DEWPOINT (Self-Resetting) Press RESET to EXIT ACTIVE ALARMS A3a SYSTEM SHUTDOWN – Requires a manual reset. LOW FLOW (Self-Resetting) Press RESET to EXIT ACTIVE ALARMS E1: DP PROBE OPEN Press RESET to Clear...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE ACTIVE ALARMS A7 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN ES: DRYER OVERLOAD Requires a manual reset. Press RESET to Clear ACTIVE ALARMS A8 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN E6: LOW REFRIG/ OIL PSI Requires a manual reset. Press RESET to Clear ACTIVE ALARMS A9 SYSTEM SHUTDOWN E7: HIGH REFRIG PSI...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE ACTIVE ALARMS DRAIN FAULT-2 A15b Drain #2 FAILURE (Self Resetting) Press RESET to Exit ACTIVE ALARMS MODEM FAILURE A16 Drain Requires a manual reset. Press RESET to Clear ACTIVE ALARMS No Active Alarms Press RESET to EXIT COMPRESSOR MENU Press SET to Select...
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Maintenance Charts The maintenance chart below indicates the components that should be checked while performing routine maintenance on the dryer. The chart also indicates how often a specific check should be done. Description of Service Required Service recommended every: Component Operation...
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Routine Maintenance This section covers the various components that require periodic maintenance and/or replacement. Coalescing Filter Element The coalescing filter element should be check Bi-Annually. On units with the standard control panel, check the pressure drop across the unit by using air pressure gauges upstream and downstream of the dryer using the closest possible gauges to the dryer.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE down the tube, they can also simultaneously flush out the tubes with water. There is a wide variety of brushes and tools available that attach to the shaft to clean both soft and hard deposits.
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Maintenance Log Service Performed Date Parts Replaced Initials 43 - REV. B...
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SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Maintenance Log Service Performed Date Parts Replaced Initials 44 - REV. B...
SCP 1200 - 3000 USER GUIDE Spare Parts List STD. MODEL (scfm) Replacement parts 1200 1500 2000 2500 3000 Compressor *DP16255 (AC) 460V/3PH/60Hz DP16260-4 DP16280-4 DP16292-404 DP16240-4-1 (WC) Fan motor 460V/1PH/60Hz (460V Dryers) *DP18184 DP18192 DP205-16-M Fan motor starter contactor ES5003-5 Starter overload relay ES5001-2.4...
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