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Nordmann DC4 Operating Instructions Manual

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E N G I N E E R I N G
Nordmann RC4/DC4
Electrode Humidifiers
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2549082-A EN 1703

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  • Page 1 NORDMANN E N G I N E E R I N G Nordmann RC4/DC4 Electrode Humidifiers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2549082-A EN 1703...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Taking out of service/Disposal Functional description 7.1 Taking out of service 3.5 Humidification system overview 7.2 Disposal/Recycling Operation Product specifications Commissioning 8.1 Technical data Notes on operation 8.2 Wiring diagram Nordmann RC4/DC4 4.2.1 Function of the display and operating elements 4.2.2 Remote operating and fault indication 4.2.3 Inspections during operation 4.2.4 Carrying out manual draining 4.3 Taking the unit out of operation 4.4 Overview and operating of the menu 4.5 Interrogation of the operating information in the indication level 4.6 Unit settings 4.6.1 Launching the unit settings menu 4.6.2 Selecting the dialogue language...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    To the very beginning We thank you for having purchased the steam humidifier Nordmann RC4/DC4. The steam humidifier Nordmann RC4/DC4 incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recognized safety standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the Nordmann RC4/DC4 may result in danger to the user or third parties and/or impairment of material assets.
  • Page 5 If the equipment changes hands, the documentation should be passed on to the new operator. If the documentation gets mislaid, please contact your Nordmann supplier. Language versions These operating instructions are available in various languages. Please contact your Nordmann supplier for information. Copyright protection The present operating instructions are protected under the Copyright Act.

  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manuals must be carried out only by qualified personnel authorised by the manufacturer. It is assumed that all persons working with the Nordmann RC4/DC4 are familiar and comply with the appropriate regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
  • Page 7 DANGER! Danger of electrical shock! The Nordmann RC4/DC4 is mains powered. One may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life. Prevention: Before carrying out any work set the Nordmann RC4/DC4 out of operation as de- scribed in chapter 4.3 (switch off the unit, disconnect it from the mains and stop the water supply)

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Models overview Steam air humidifiers Nordmann RC4/DC4 are available in the two basic versions for duct air humidification and direct room air humidification with different heating voltages and steam capacities of 2 kg/h and 4 kg/h. Model Nordmann...

  • Page 9: Steam Humidifier Construction

    Steam humidifier construction Construction Nordmann DC4 13 12 Back panel Type plate Water cup Remote operating and fault indication board Water supply hose (Option) Heating electrodes Control board with CF card Filling hose Unit switch Overflow hose Drain key Steam cylinder...
  • Page 10 Construction Nordmann RC4 13 12 Back panel Type plate Water cup Remote operating and fault indication board Water supply hose (Option) Heating electrodes Control board with CF card Filling hose Unit switch Overflow hose Drain key Steam cylinder Display and control unit...

  • Page 11: Functional Description

    Functional description The steam humidifier Nordmann RC4/DC4 is a pressureless steam generator that utilizes an elec- trode heating. The steam humidifier Nordmann RC4/DC4 is designed for air humidification via a steam distributor (unit versions Nordmann DC4) or via the integrated ventilation unit (unit versions Nordmann RC4).

  • Page 12: Humidification System Overview

    Humidification system overview System overview Nordmann DC4 41-.. min. 5 % – DS22 Pmax. 800 Pa min. 10 % Pmin. -800 Pa – KS10 min. 20 % 41-.. min. 5 % – Pmax. 800 Pa Pmin. -800 Pa min. 10 % –...
  • Page 13 System overview Nordmann RC4 G 3/4" ø22 mm min. 10 % Z261 – G 3/8" ø10/8 mm DS22 125...1250µS/cm 1...10 bar ≥ 40 mm 1...40 °C min. 10 % – Steam humidifier Manometer (installation recommended) Ventilation unit Funnel with siphon (building side) Water supply connector Water drain hose (accessory “DS22”)

  • Page 14: Operation

    Note: If the Nordmann RC4/DC4 is operated with water of low conductivity it may happen that the maximum steam capacity is not reached in the first few hours of operation. This is normal.

  • Page 15: Notes On Operation

    Notes on operation 4.2.1 Function of the display and operating elements Display and control unit Function: Configuration of the Nordmann RC4/DC4 Indication of operating parameters Reset of maintenance counter red LED “Error” Function: The LED lights in case of a severe malfunction of the unit (Fault status).

  • Page 16: Remote Operating And Fault Indication

    • the electric installation for any damage. If the inspection reveals any irregularities (e.g. leakage, error indication) or any damaged compo- nents take the Nordmann RC4/DC4 out of operation as described in chapter 4.3. Then, contact your Nordmann representative. 4.2.4...

  • Page 17: Taking The Unit Out Of Operation

    Taking the unit out of operation In order to take the Nordmann RC4/DC4 out of operation, perform the following steps: 1. If the unit has to be switched off because of a malfunction, please note the error code of the actual error message shown in the display.

  • Page 18: Overview And Operating Of The Menu

    :Set – Unit settings Main Menu Menu Engineering Hum.Setpoint:50%rH User :Set The engineering level requires special knowledge and Engineering :Set may only be served by a Nordmann service technician. Diagnostic :Set Main Menu Hum.Setpoint:50%rH User :Set Engineering :Set Diagnostic :Set...

  • Page 19: Interrogation Of The Operating Information In The Indication Level

    The appearance of the standard operating display depends on the actual operating status and the configura- tion of the Nordmann RC4/DC4. The following display are possible. Note: if the optional radio humidity sensor and/or the “Time-Off” function for the steam LED is/are activated the sensor symbol and/or the crossed out LED symbol is/are shown in the upper right corner of the standard operating display.

  • Page 20: Unit Settings

    Unit settings 4.6.1 Launching the unit settings menu Select the unit settings menu: Path: Main menu > User > Password entry: 3562 > Settings RC4 230V2 Main Menu User Settings User :Set Maintenance :Set Language :English Standby Engineering :Set Settings :Set Controls :Set...

  • Page 21: Control Settings

    4.6.3.1 Selecting the signal source Note: The setting “SignalSource“ appears only if a receiver modul for the optional radio humidity sensor is installed in the Nordmann RC4/DC4. Select “SignalSource” in the control settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Settings...
  • Page 22 Note: This menu item is available only if the internal P or PI controller is activated. With the parameters in the “Hum.Setpoint” submenu you determine whether the Nordmann RC4/ DC4 is to be controlled with a fix humidity setpoint (factory setting) or whether it is to be operated timer controlled with different humidity setpoints.
  • Page 23 – Timer controlled with different humidity setpoints: Select “Hum.Setpoint” in the control settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Controls Hum.Setpoint Timer Language :English Hum.Control :Int.(PI) Timer :Off Controls :Set Controlsign.:0-10V Hum.Setpoint:50%rH Power Limit :Set Hum.Setpoint:Set On/Off Timer :Set P-Band :18%rH GFCI-Mode...
  • Page 24 4.6.3.7 Setting the integral time for the internal PI controller Note: This setting is available only if the internal PI controller is activated. Select “Integr.-Time” in the control settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Controls Integr.-Time Language :English Controlsign.:0-10V 8 min Controls...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Capacity Limitation

    4.6.4 Configuring the capacity limitation With the parameters in the “Power Limit” submenu you determine whether the Nordmann RC4/DC4 is to be operated with a fix capacity limit (factory setting) or whether it is to be operated with a timer controlled capacity limitation.
  • Page 26 – Operation with timer controlled capacity limitation: Select “Power Limit” in the settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Power Limit Timer Language :English Timer :Off Controls :Set Power Limit :50%rH Power Limit :100% On/Off Timer :Set GFCI-Mode Power Limit Timer Event 1 :06:00...

  • Page 27: Configuring The On/Off Timer

    Configuring the On/Off timer With the parameters in the “On/Off Timer” submenu you determine whether or not (factory setting) the Nordmann RC4/DC4 is to be switched on and off timer controlled. – Deactivate On/Off timer: Select “On/Off Timer” in the settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Let the timer deactivated (Off) or deactivate the timer if necessary.

  • Page 28: Activating/Deactivating Fault Current Relay Operation

    On/Off Timer :Set GFCI-Mode Water Manag.:Set Date :31-10-11 In the upcoming modification dialogue select whether or not the Nordmann RC4/DC4 is connected to a fault current relay protected mains supply. Factory setting: Options: On (mains supply with fault current relay protection) Off (mains supply without fault current relay protection) 4.6.7...
  • Page 29 4.6.7.2 Setting the drain factor Select “Drain Factor” in the water management settings submenu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Water Manag. Drain Factor On/Off Timer :Set Conductivity:>125µS GFCI-Mode Drain Factor:1.0 Water Manag.:Set StandbyDrain:Full Date :31-10-11 StandbyDelay:72h Time :12:00 Force Drain :On In the upcoming modification dialogue set the drain factor in relation to the steam capacity.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date

    4.6.7.5 Activating/Deactivating the forced draining Select “Force Drain” in the water management settings submenu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Water Manag. Force Drain On/Off Timer :Set Drain Factor:1.0 GFCI-Mode StandbyDrain:Full Water Manag.:Set StandbyDelay:72h Date :31-10-11 Force Drain :On Time :12:00 Force Delay :72h Activating/Deactivating the forced draining which takes place after a certain time of operation (see...

  • Page 31: Setting The Time

    4.6.9 Setting the time Select “Time” in the settings menu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Time GFCI-Mode 12:00 Water Manag.:Set 12:00 Date :31-10-11 Time :12:00 Display/LED :Set In the upcoming modification dialogue set the actual time (format:“hh:mm”). 4.6.10 Configuring the display and the steam LED Select “Display/LED”...
  • Page 32 4.6.10.2 Setting the display behaviour of the LED steam Select “Steam-LED” in the display/LED settings submenu, then press the <Set> key. Settings Display/LED Steam-LED RC4 230V2 GFCI-Mode Backlight Demand :50% Water Manag.:Set Steam-LED :Time-Off Lim. Control:80% Date :31-10-11 Off-Timeout :5min Time-Off Time :12:00...

  • Page 33: Diagnostic Functions

    Interrogation of the malfunction list The error messages generated by the last 20 malfunctions that occurred are saved in the malfunction list of the Nordmann RC4/DC4 and can be interrogated. Select the error history list: Path: Main menu > Diagnostic > ErrorHistory...

  • Page 34: Interrogation Of Unit Information

    4.7.2 Interrogation of unit information Select the list with the unit information: Path: Main menu > Diagnostic > Unit Status Press < > and < > keys, in order to select the unit information available in the list: RC4 230V2 Main Menu Diagnostic Unit Status...

  • Page 35: Performing Remote Relay Tests

    4.7.3 Performing remote relay tests Select the remote test: Path: Main menu > Diagnostic > Remote Test RC4 230V2 Main Menu Diagnostic Remote Test User :Set ErrorHistory:Set Standby Remote Dampf: Engineering :Set Unit Status :Set Diagnostic :Set Remote Test :Set Module Test :Set 2011-10-31 12.00.00 Menu...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    You may get in touch with live parts when the unit is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or even lethal violation. Prevention: Before carrying out any maintenance work set the Nordmann RC4/DC4 out of operation as described in chapter 4.3 (switch off the unit, disconnect it from the mains and stop the water supply) and secure the unit against inadvertent power-up.

  • Page 37: Maintenance List

    Maintenance list To maintain operational safety the Nordmann RC4/DC4 steam humidifier must be maintained at regular intervals. This is differentiated between the first maintenance after approx. 500 operat- ing hours (I), the replacement of the steam cylinder after the yellow LED lights (II) and annual maintenance (III).

  • Page 38: Removing And Installing Parts For Maintenance

    Removing and installing parts for maintenance 5.3.1 Removal and installation of the steam cylinder 1. Loosen the fixing screw of the front cover on the bottom side of the intermediate panel a few turns. Pull the lower part of the front cover to the front, then push the cover upward and remove it. 2.
  • Page 39 Installation of the steam cylinder follows the reverse sequence. Observe the following: – Before installing the steam cylinder in the unit, check the O-ring of the cylinder receptacle for damage and replace if necessary. – Moisten the O-ring of the cylinder receptacle with water (do not use grease or oil), then insert steam cylinder into the receptacle and push it down to the stop.

  • Page 40: Disassembly And Assembly Of The Components Of The Water System

    5.3.2 Disassembly and assembly of the components of the water system To dismount the components of the water system proceed as follows: 1. Dismount the steam cylinder (see chapter 5.3.1). 2. Undo the two screws of the intermediate panel. Then, carefully remove the intermediate panel to the front, swivel it to the left and hang it onto the pins of the back panel.

  • Page 41: Notes On Cleaning The Unit Components

    Notes on cleaning the unit components Unit component What to clean and how to clean Water hoses • Remove any limescale by slightly knocking on the tubes us- ing a rubber hammer. Then, rinse the tubes well with hot tap water.

  • Page 42: Notes On Cleaning Agents

    Unit component What to clean and how to clean Interior of the unit Wipe the interior of the unit with a damp cloth without using any (water side only) cleaning agent. Take care that the electrical connections and the electronic com- ponents remain dry.

  • Page 43: 6 Fault Elimination

    Menu Info Further operation is still possible. The control of the RC4/DC4 checks whether there is a temporary problem (e.g. water supply interrupted for a short time) or whether it can resolve the problem by taking necessary measures. If the cause of the malfunction disappears of its own accord or if the control can repair the malfunction, the alarm message will automatically switch off.

  • Page 44: 6.2 Malfunction List

    E4: CF card incompat settings of the control electronics. settings. Wrong hardware settings ––– ––– False test run parameters. Let your Nordmann service technician adjust Error lights the test run parameters (heating voltage, E9: Illegal Settings Cylinder-No.). Hardware fault –––...

  • Page 45: 6.2.2 Unit Faults

    6.2.2 Unit faults Warning Error Cause Remedy Display Display External safety chain is open red and ––– ––– Ventilation interlock open. If applicable, check/turn on ventilation Warning green system. W20: Safety loop open flash Air flow monitor triggered. Check ventilator/filter of the ventilation system.
  • Page 46 Warning Error Cause Remedy Display Display Relay heating voltage jammed ––– ––– Relay heating voltage jammed in activated Inspect relay, replace if necessary. Error lights position. E26: Req.Off Current Foam detection Foam detection (4 automatic drainings within 24 hours) ––– Foaming in steam cylinder.

  • Page 47: Notes On Fault Elimination

    Nordmann representative’s service technician only. Repair work and the replacement of faulty components must be carried out by your Nordmann rep- resentative’s service technician only! Resetting the error indication (red LED lights) To reset the error indication: Disconnect the steam air humidifier from the mains.

  • Page 48: 6.5 Replacing The Backup Battery On The Control Board

    Replacing the backup battery on the control board 1. Set the Nordmann RC4/DC4 out of operation as described in chapter 4.3, disconnect it from the mains and secure the unit against inadvertent power-up. 2. Loosen the fixing screw of the front cover on the bottom side of the intermediate panel a few turns.

  • Page 49: 7 Taking Out Of Service/Disposal

    Taking out of service/Disposal Taking out of service If the Nordmann RC4/DC4 must be replaced or if the humidification system is not needed any more, proceed as follows: 1. Take the unit out of operation as described in chapter 4.3.

  • Page 50: 14 8 Product Specifications

    Product specifications Technical data Nordmann Heating voltages 230V1~ / 50..60Hz 240V1~ / 50..60Hz 200V2~ / 50..60Hz Steam capacity 2 kg/h 4 kg/h 2 kg/h 4 kg/h Max. power consumption 1.6 kW 3.1 kW 1.6 kW 3.1 kW Control voltages 230V1~ / 50..60Hz 240V1~ / 50..60Hz...
  • Page 51 Wiring diagram Nordmann RC4/DC4 Control board Power board CYLINDER LEVEL SENSOR DRAIN INLET FAN- FAN+ CF Card Driver REL4 CR1632 MAIN CONTACT Fault Remote J1 CPU BOARD 200mAF MAIN SUPPLY Keypad / LED F4 1AT CTRL N L SW N SW...
  • Page 52 Notes...
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  • Page 55 © Nordmann Engineering AG, Technical modifications reserved...
  • Page 56 NORDMAN econ Dampfluftbefeuchter E N G I N E E R I CH94/0002.01 Nordmann Engineering AG Lindenhofstrasse 28, CH-4052 Basel NORDMANN Phone +41 61 404 46 50, Fax +41 61 404 46 79 www.nordmann-engineering.com, E N G I N E E R I N G...

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