Neptronic SKE4-E05 Installation Instructions And User Manual
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- Page 1 Steam Humidifier SKE4-E Series Installation Instructions and User Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKE4-E-ESA-171129...
- Page 2 Please observe the local regulations concerning the provision of electrical installations. Correct Use Neptronic systems and its products are designed only for humidification use. Any other application is not considered appropriate for the intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for any damage resulting from incorrect use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Maintenance of the SDU ........................ 15 Positioning and Mounting - Weather Proof Enclosure Unit ............... 16 General Recommendations ......................16 Steam Dispersion System ......................... 17 Steam Dispersion System Selection ....................17 Positioning S.A.M. and S.A.M.E2 ....................19 www.neptronic.com Page | ii... - Page 4 Menu - Integration .......................... 47 List of Alarms ............................. 49 Start-up Procedure ..........................50 Initial Verification ..........................50 Start-Up ............................. 51 Service ..............................52 Cleaning the Evaporation Chamber ....................52 Troubleshooting ............................ 56 Notes ..............................57 www.neptronic.com Page | iii...
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Page 5: Overview
1 hydraulic female elbow fitting DN15 for the drain output of the drip pan. 1 NPT fitting DN8 or DN15 and a braided hose for the water supply connection. 2 brackets and screws for wall mounting the humidifier (models SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E80 only). 1 Installation Instructions and User Manual. -
Page 6: Visual Overview
SKE4-E Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Visual Overview Illustration 1 - Overview of the Humidifier (Left Side) Illustration 2 - Overview of the Humidifier (Right Side) www.neptronic.com Page | - 5 -... -
Page 7: Standard Humidifier Unit
Installation Instructions and User Manual Standard Humidifier Unit Illustration 3 - SKE4 Steam Humidifier Dimensions and Weight Table 1 - Dimensions and Weight Dimensions of the Cabinet (mm) Model Weight (kg) Empty Full SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 SKE4-E30 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50 SKE4-E60 SKE4-E80 SKE4-E90 SKE4-E100... -
Page 8: Humidifier With Space Distribution Unit
Illustration 4 - Steam Humidifier with Space Distribution Unit Humidifier with Space Distribution Unit - Dimensions and Weight Table 2 - Dimensions and Weight of SDU Dimensions of the Cabinet (mm) Weight (kg) Model (kg) Empty Full SDU-1 SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SDU-2 1010 SKE4-E20 SDU-3 SKE4-E30 1102 SKE4-E40 www.neptronic.com... -
Page 9: Weather Proof Enclosure
Illustration 5 - Weather Proof Enclosure Weather Proof Enclosure - Dimensions and Weight Table 3 - Weather Proof Enclosure: Dimensions and Weight Dimensions of the Cabinet (mm) Model Weight (kg) Empty Full SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 1045 SKE4-E30 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50 SKE4-E60... -
Page 10: Output And Power Consumption - Humidifier
Steam Consumption Steam Output Model Amperage (A) Capacity Power Diameter (kg/hr) (kW) (mm) 230/1 400/3 SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 SKE4-E30 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50 SKE4-E60 SKE4-E80 SKE4-E90 SKE4-E100 SKE4-E110 SKE4-E120 WARNING: For Modulating Humidifier, maintain the maximum power of the electrical installations according to the information in Table 4 - Output and Power Consumption. -
Page 11: Mechanical Installation
Note: Mechanical installation must conform to local codes and regulations. Location WARNING: The SKE4 series is designed for indoor installation only. For outdoor installation, the SKE4 must be installed using a Neptronic weather proof enclosure (see Positioning and Mounting - Weather Proof Enclosure Unit on page 16). -
Page 12: Positioning
Leave a clearance of at least 0.5 m on top of the humidifier. For models SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E80: Mount the humidifier at a minimum height of 0.6 m above floor level. Leave a clearance of at least 0.25 m under the humidifier for installation of water supply, drain piping and electrical connections. -
Page 13: Wall Mounting
See the Dimensions and Weight section (page 6) to know the weight of the unit. Illustration 7 - Mounting Bracket Positioning Table 5 - Positioning Lines of Mounting Brackets Dimensions (mm) Model SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 SKE4-E30 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50... - Page 14 Table 5 - Positioning Lines of Mounting Brackets. 4. Drill 4 screws (supplied) into the slotted holes of the bottom bracket, to secure the bracket to the support or wall. Illustration 8 - Mounting Bracket Attachment www.neptronic.com Page | - 13 -...
- Page 15 Verify that the holes are aligned with the ones located in the center of the bottom bracket. 7. From inside the humidifier, drill 2 (models SKE4-E05 to E40) or 4 (models SKE4-E50 to E80) screws (supplied) into the center of the bottom bracket, in order to secure the humidifier to the support or wall.
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Page 16: Positioning - Humidifier With Sdu
Proper ventilation must be observed to avoid ceiling and wall condensation. Illustration 11 - SDU mounted on Humidifier Maintenance of the SDU Clean the blower if there is an accumulation of dust. www.neptronic.com Page | - 15 -... -
Page 17: Positioning And Mounting - Weather Proof Enclosure Unit
Provide a level, solid foundation for the humidifier. Ensure that the floor/roof beneath the humidifier is water proof to withstand any water spillage during servicing or if a problem occurs. Attach the SKE4 enclosure securely and safely. www.neptronic.com Page | - 16 -... -
Page 18: Steam Dispersion System
Installation Instructions and User Manual Steam Dispersion System Steam Dispersion System Selection In order to prevent the accumulation of condensation in air ducts, Neptronic has designed four basic configurations of steam distribution systems to provide the most economical solution for any particular application. - Page 19 The Multi-Steam is custom made to the dimensions of the duct or AHU. Instructions to install the Multi-Steam system are described in a specific installation instructions manual enclosed with the Multi-Steam system. Illustration 16 - Multi Steam System www.neptronic.com Page | - 18 -...
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Page 20: Positioning S.a.m. And S.a.m.e2
Capacity Max Static Pressure Model Diameter (Pa) kg/hr Length Length (mm) (mm) (mm) SKE4-E05 SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 1200 SKE4-E30 1245 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50 SKE4-E60 1600 SKE4-E80 For higher static pressure, contact the manufacturer. Note: A steam header having an inlet of 76 mm and two or three outlets of 54 mm is required when using S.A.M. -
Page 21: Placement Of Steam Pipe In Horizontal Duct
10'’ 10'’ (250mm) (250mm) Illustration 19 - 54 mm Diameter Pipe Placement: Horizontal Duct Note: 54 mm steam pipe must be supported on the end by appropriate duct hanger or strap (supplied by others). www.neptronic.com Page | - 20 -... -
Page 22: Placement Of Steam Pipe In Vertical Duct
10’’ minimum 24’’ minimum 36’’ minimum (250mm) (900mm) (600mm) 1/2 W 1/4 W 1/2 W 1/4 W 1/6 W 1/3 W 1/3 W 1/6 W Illustration 22 - 54 mm Diameter Pipe Placement: Vertical Duct www.neptronic.com Page | - 21 -... -
Page 23: Steam Output Connections
0.67 m for each kg/hr capacity of the humidifier with a maximum of 15 m. Consult factory for longer steam line runs. If you are using a rigid copper pipe, use insulation to diminish condensate build-up. www.neptronic.com Page | - 22 -... -
Page 24: S Trap Installation On The Steam Line
8" Minimum 12’’ Use "S" separator (203mm) (305mm) when ceiling space is Steam outlet limited and you need to create 15% slopes Connect to open drain Illustration 25 - Steam Separator (S trap) Installation www.neptronic.com Page | - 23 -... -
Page 25: Position Of Steam Outputs
SKE4-E Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual Position of Steam Outputs Table 7 - Position of Steam Outputs Model SKE4-E05 171 mm 232 mm SKE4-E10 SKE4-E20 191 mm 305 mm SKE4-E30 SKE4-E40 SKE4-E50 SKE4-E60 191 mm 584 mm SKE4-E80... -
Page 26: Remote Installation - Humidifier With Sdu
54'' (1.35 m) Field wiring Connect condensate (by others) hose to humidifier (back knockout hole) Or to open drain Field piping (by others) (0.10 m) 78'' (2 m) Illustration 26 - SDU Remote Installation www.neptronic.com Page | - 25 -... -
Page 27: Plumbing Connections
The SKE4 humidifier can operate with soft or hard water. For normal operation, pre-treatment of water is not necessary. Illustration 27 - Plumbing Connections for Models SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E80 (Bottom View) Table 8 - Dimensions for Plumbing Connections (SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E80) - Page 28 Note: For models SKE4-E90 to SKE4-E120, the water supply inlet and main drain outlet are located on the right hand side of the humidifier by default. Left hand side or bottom placement (only with weather proof enclosure option) are available upon request. www.neptronic.com Page | - 27 -...
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Page 29: Water Supply Connections
Water Supply Connections Water Inlet Specifications: Inlet water pressure: 0.7 to 4.8 bars Maximum temperature: 30°C For models SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E80: DN8 standard copper water line connection For models SKE4-E90 to SKE4-E120: DN15 standard copper water line connection ... -
Page 30: Water Drain Connections
Weather Proof Enclosure Plumbing Connection Water Supply ½” NPT (DN15) Main Drain Pan Drain Copper pipe (by others) field installed for ¾” (DN20) ¾” (DN20) connection to side outlets Illustration 30 - Weather Proof Enclosure Plumbing: Front View www.neptronic.com Page | - 29 -... -
Page 31: Water Drain Valve
During normal operation, the humidifier reduces drain water temperature to 60°C. CAUTION: During a power failure, the drain water temperature is not reduced. Installed drain piping must be rated to 100°C. www.neptronic.com Page | - 30 -... -
Page 32: Electrical Connections
Ensure that each terminal connection is properly secured. Ensure that the ground conductor is equipped with a ring terminal and is connected directly to the electrical panel. Illustration 32 - One and Three Phase Power Connections www.neptronic.com Page | - 31 -... -
Page 33: Low Voltage Control Connections
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) of the SKE4 Steam Humidifier is equipped with an advanced microprocessor, which controls all of the functions of the humidifier. All electrical control connections have been grouped alongside the bottom left corner of the PCB. www.neptronic.com Page | - 32 -... -
Page 34: Safety Contact Connections
Each series has one Normally Closed contact and one Normally Open contact. It is recommended to use the Normally Closed contact, as this contact will open in the event of a humidifier fault. www.neptronic.com Page | - 33 -... -
Page 35: On/Off Humidifier
For operation of On/Off humidifiers, connect the On/Off demand contact between TB3 1&5. If this contact opens, the SKE4 unit will turn off. If this contact closes, the SKE4 unit will operate. Illustration 36 - On/Off Humidifier Typical Wiring www.neptronic.com Page | - 34 -... -
Page 36: Modulating Humidifier
TB4 1 and TB4 3, 4 and/or 5. To configure the source of the signal(s), access the Control sub-menu located in the Installation menu (see page 45). Humidity Control by Humidistat (External Mode) Humidity controlled externally, using HRO20 humidistat: Illustration 37 - Control Signal from HRO20 Humidistat www.neptronic.com Page | - 35 -... - Page 37 Illustration 38 - Control Signal from HRO20 Humidistat with Remote Humidity Sensor (SHR10 or SHC80) Humidity Control by Humidifier (Internal Mode) Humidity controlled internally, using SHR10 or SHC80 as space sensor: Illustration 39 - Humidity Signal from Remote Humidity Sensor (SHR10 or SHC80) www.neptronic.com Page | - 36 -...
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Page 38: Network Communication
The network control signal(s) must be selected by accessing the Control sub-menu located in the Installation menu (see page 45). To setup the communication parameters, access the Integration menu (see page 47). Illustration 40 - Network Communication Connections www.neptronic.com Page | - 37 -... -
Page 39: Controls Placement (Steam Dispersed Into A Duct Or Ahu)
Return SHC80 Humidity sensor Steam dispersion manifold Or room HRO20 humidistat High limit SHC80 for VAV application only SHH8 High limit humidistat Illustration 41 - Controls Placement (Steam Dispersed into a Duct or AHU) www.neptronic.com Page | - 38 -... -
Page 40: Controller Configuration
The menu button is used to go to previous menu or to access the Main Menu Menu Button page from the Idle Screen. The enter button is used to advance to the next sub-menu, to access the Enter Button selected option or to confirm set parameter value. www.neptronic.com Page | - 39 -... -
Page 41: Idle Screen
Grants access to General, User and Service menus. 4433 Installation Grants access to General, User, Service and Installation menus. 5544 Integration Grants access to General, User, Service, Installation and Integration menus. Note: To modify or retrieve lost passwords, please contact factory. www.neptronic.com Page | - 40 -... -
Page 42: Menu Navigation And Configuration
Note: Available settings and range selections may vary depending on current configuration. The tables in the following sections display all the possible selections. The Description/Notes column indicates the conditions required for the associated setting to appear. www.neptronic.com Page | - 41 -... -
Page 43: Menu - General
(Only appears if ModHLProfile is set to InternAnalog or SupplyHLReadingSrc is set to SupplyHLRH.) Displays whether a water leak has been detected. WtrLeakDet: * (Ok, Leak) If Leak is displayed, it indicates that there is a leak within the water line. www.neptronic.com Page | - 42 -... - Page 44 Download required, Download in progress, Displays the current system status. Non-operational, Backup in progress) Vendor: Neptronic Displays the name of the vendor of the product. (Always Neptronic) Model: Displays the humidifier model name. FirmwareRev: Displays the latest firmware revision. CoreVersion: Displays the current application software version.
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Page 45: Menu - User
None, Reset Alarms, Drain, Reset Counters initiate a drain cycle or reset warning alarms. Extended Config WaterProbeAutoCalib: Always None, Once, Always Select the frequency of the auto calibration setting for the water level sensor. www.neptronic.com Page | - 44 -... -
Page 46: Menu - Installation
Select the signal type for the duct or supply high limit humidity analog input. SupplyRHSigType: 0-10Vdc 0-10Vdc, 2-10Vdc, 4-20mA, 0-20mA (Only appears if ModHLProfile is set to InternAnalog or SupplyHLReadingSrc is set to SupplyHLRH.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 45 -... - Page 47 Select whether to enable automatic rinse cycles while the humidifier is turned off. TankRinseOff: Off, On When set to Off, the TankRinseInterval setting is disabled if the humidifier is turned off. www.neptronic.com Page | - 46 -...
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Page 48: Menu - Integration
No Parity, 2 Stop Bits Even Parity, 1 Stop bit Select the Modbus communication port configuration. Odd Parity, 1 Stop bit BaudRate: 19200 9600, 14400, 19200, 38400, 57600 Select the baud rate for data transfer. www.neptronic.com Page | - 47 -... - Page 49 Current value Displays the actual default gateway. ActualDnsServer: Current value Displays the actual DNS server. ETHSettings Displays the MAC address of the Ethernet interface. EthernetMacAdd: Current value (Only applicable if using an Ethernet connection.) www.neptronic.com Page | - 48 -...
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Page 50: List Of Alarms
Indicates that the due date for servicing the evaporation chamber has arrived. See ServiceDue Manual ** Service section on page 52 for details. * Use Reset Alarms function in Request setting (see page 44). ** Use Reset Counters function in Request setting (see page 44). www.neptronic.com Page | - 49 -... -
Page 51: Start-Up Procedure
Verify that the setpoints are properly adjusted. 12. Turn the power on using the circuit breaker disconnect switch. 13. Confirm the control set-up of the humidifier and verify that the setpoints are properly adjusted. www.neptronic.com Page | - 50 -... -
Page 52: Start-Up
5. Once the drain cycle is complete, restart the humidifier by pressing and holding the Power button for 3 seconds. 6. Reset the Airflow switch if needed. 7. The humidifier is now ready for normal operation. www.neptronic.com Page | - 51 -... -
Page 53: Service
At the end of the second drain cycle, check the temperature of the evaporation chamber. To check the temperature, open the front door of the humidifier and touch the chamber with the back of your hand. If necessary, repeat the above steps until the chamber is cool enough to handle. www.neptronic.com Page | - 52 -... - Page 54 Stage 3 - Remove and clean the evaporation chamber Disconnect the water inlet. Slightly lift the chamber upwards. Uncouple the clamp connectors. Begin cleaning the chamber. Pull the chamber towards you. Slide the chamber down. www.neptronic.com Page | - 53 -...
- Page 55 2. Uncouple the clamp connectors. Model Method SKE4-E05 to SKE4-E40 Turn the two latches located around the evaporation chamber. SKE4-E50 to SKE4-E80 Turn the three latches located around the evaporation chamber.
- Page 56 After the water boils for 6 hours in the chamber, it is laden with minerals and solutions. This affects the humidity output and the efficiency of the humidifier. Diluting the boiling water with a drain cycle will improve the performance of the humidifier. www.neptronic.com Page | - 55 -...
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Page 57: Troubleshooting
The display FFC cable is not Humidifier is producing steam are properly secured and are on the correct connected properly. (Screen turned Off, Status side. Display LED: Blue) The LCD display is defective. Replace the LCD display. www.neptronic.com Page | - 56 -... -
Page 58: Notes
Notes... - Page 60 400 Lebeau blvd, Montreal, Qc, H4N 1R6, Canada www.neptronic.com Toll free in North America: 1-800-361-2308 Tel.: (514) 333-1433 Fax: (514) 333-3163 Customer service fax: (514) 333-1091 Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Eastern time)
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