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NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR
USER MANUAL
TECH SUPPORT
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand:
techsupport@vicidbs.com
USA, Canada, Central & South America:
techsupportusa@vicidbs.com
Italy
service@vicidbs.com
APPLICABLE MODELS
This manual is applicable to the following models:
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NM Plus 100
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NM Plus 160
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NM Plus 250
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NM Plus 300
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NM Plus 400
Version 1.06.0000
VICI AG INTERNATIONAL
Parkstrasse 2
CH-6214 Schenkon
Switzerland
tel:
fax:
web: www.vicidbs.com
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NM Plus 500
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NM Plus 600
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NM Plus 1000
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NM Plus 1350
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www.vicidbs.com
+41 41 925-6200
+41 41 925-6201
Version 1.06.0000
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- Page 1 NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com TECH SUPPORT VICI AG INTERNATIONAL Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand: Parkstrasse 2 techsupport@vicidbs.com CH-6214 Schenkon Switzerland USA, Canada, Central & South America: techsupportusa@vicidbs.com tel: +41 41 925-6200 fax: +41 41 925-6201 Italy web: www.vicidbs.com service@vicidbs.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1. VERSION HISTORY .......................... 3 2. INTRODUCTION ..........................4 2.1. Symbols Definition .........................4 3. SAFETY ............................5 3.1. Notes of FCC Compliance ......................5 3.2. Correct Use ...........................5 4. -
Page 3: Version History
New layout, images and graphics, VICI Gig Harbor Group 1.05.0000 6/1/2020 Minor edits, remove 450 model, VICI DBS New layout, images and graphics, VICI Gig Harbor Group 1.06.0000 02/03/2021 Minor edits, new fluidic and electrical schematics, VICI DBS Version 1.06.0000... -
Page 4: Introduction
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 2. INTRODUCTION This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the models NM-100, NM-160, NM-250, NM-300, NM-400, NM-500, NM-600, NM-1000 and NM-1350 Plus Hydrogen generators. 2.1 Symbol Definitions SYMBOL DESCRIPTION General warning. Caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences. -
Page 5: Safety
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 3. SAFETY 3.1. NOTES OF FCC COMPLIANCE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 6: Specifications
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 5. SPECIFICATIONS HYDROGEN NM Plus 100 0-100 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI FLOW RATE AT STP NM Plus 160 0-160 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI STANDARD TEMPERATURE NM Plus 250 0-250 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU1 AND PRESSURE (20°C, 1 BARG) NM Plus 300 0-300 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU1... -
Page 7: Functionality
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 5.1. FUNCTIONALITY The hydrogen generator produces pure hydrogen (and Oxygen as a by-product) by the electrolysis of water. The key element of the generator is an electrochemical cell assembly which contains a solid polymer electrolyte. -
Page 8: Most Common Options
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 5.2. THE MOST COMMON OPTIONS 5.2.1. Remote Connections (optional) The hydrogen generators are fitted with an optional remote control feature (USB-RS232), which allows the user to check the status of the generator from a remote position, and to start/stop the production of hydrogen. -
Page 9: Cascading (Optional)
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 5.2.2. Cascading (optional) The RS-485 interface allows up to 10 generators to be operated in parallel mode. The generators are connected with an external no-return valve to a gas line. The pressure must be controlled with an external pressure regulator. -
Page 10: Auto Refill (Optional)
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 5.2.3. Auto Refill (optional) The auto refill option will give you the possibility to refill the water tank of the generator automatically from an external water source. You can either use a deionized water line or a reservoir with deionized water. -
Page 11: Installation And Initial Start Up
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com Ordering Information for Options Part Number Boards and Interfaces I/O Board pn: DB-10154 Remote Control RS232 (Software + Cable) pn: DB-PH200-107 Remote Control USB (Software + Cable) pn: DB-PH200-108 Cascading Cascading Hardware Kit pn: DB-CASC-001 On/Off and non-return Valve pn: DB-CASC-002... -
Page 12: Packing List
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.2. PACKING LIST List of items included in the shipment: Quantity Description Hydrogen generator Instruction USB key Deionizer triangle bag Water drain with flexible tubing Power cable USB cable 6.3. PLACING THE GENERATOR The hydrogen generator must be placed on a flat, level, vibration- and shock-free surface. -
Page 13: Gas Connections
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.4. GAS CONNECTIONS Pure dry hydrogen at regulated pressure is available at the hydrogen outlet port at the rear of the generator. This port must be connected to 1/8” tubing using a stainless-steel or copper Swagelok connector. -
Page 14: Initial Start-Up
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.6. INITIAL START-UP 6.6.1. Filling the Water Tank To fill the water tank, remove the cap underneath the slider of the water tank. Carefully fill the tank with distilled or deionized water. The conductivity of the water used in the generator must not exceed 2μS/cm. Fill the tank to the maximum level indicator. -
Page 15: Installing The Deionizer Bag
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.6.2. Installing the Deionizer Bag The deionizer bags have been designed for high water purifying capacity. Use the first set of 2 bags in the new hydrogen generator for about 2 months of operation. After this time, you can use the deionizer bags for up to 6 months or less depending on the water conductivity. -
Page 16: Starting The Generator
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 6.6.3. Starting the Generator 1. Once the previous operations have been performed, the generator is ready for operation. 2. Check that the tank is filled with deionized water. 3. Check that the hydrogen outlet connector is tightly fitted. 4. -
Page 17: Operation
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 7. OPERATION 7.1. LCD DISPLAY All the important information is shown on the display. 7.1.1. Layout of the Display The LCD display provides the following information: 7.1.2. First Row - Status Information Shows current status of the generator. The information can be divided into 3 groups: Information: Displays normal operating status. - Page 18 NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com MESSAGE DESCRIPTION TYPE ACTION Standby Device ready for H2 production Information Press Start Reaching Internal Device producing H2 and increasing Information Pressure pressure to the internal set pressure. hydrogen valve is closed Ready Device is at internal pressure point and Information holds the pressure.
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Page 19: Second Row - Pressure Information
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 7.1.3. Second Row - Pressure Information “Act” is the actual pressure of the hydrogen, whilst “Set” is the set pressure. The pressure can be increased using the up arrow button, or decreased using the down arrow button. 7.1.4. -
Page 20: Menu Operation
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 7.2. MENU OPERATION The status of the generator is shown on the main screen of the graphic display. The main screen has three options at the bottom, corresponding to the three buttons on the unit and the touch screen, which are used to run the various functions and access the configuration and diagnostics of the generator, following the tree structure shown in the figure below. -
Page 21: Configure Parameters
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 7.2.1. Configure Parameters ITEM DESCRIPTION OPTIONS/RANGE DEFAULT Set Clock Adjust the internal clock Low Pressure Error* Percentage of total pressure that needs to 0-100% be reached for activating the low pressure Pressure Rise Sets how fast the pressure must increase 0.01 - 4.2 barg/min 0.09... -
Page 22: Diagnostic Display
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com Lock Keyboard Keyboard will be locked after the generator Yes/No is in the main window for more than 20s. To unlock, press the unlock key and hold for 5s Set Default Values Sets all configuration parameters to default 7.2.2. -
Page 23: Returning The Generator
• Remove all adapters, fittings or similar accessories that are not an integral part of the gas generator. VICI DBS will not be responsible for lost or damaged items that are not an integral part of the gas generator. •... -
Page 24: Maintenance
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 9. MAINTENANCE With proper care and maintenance, your hydrogen generator should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. There are no adjustments to be made to the generator. The only routine service operations are those described below. -
Page 25: Installing The New Deionizer Bags
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com MODEL CELL TYPE # OF BAGS PACK OF 2 BAGS REQUIRED PART NUMBER NM Plus 100 DB-Cell-MI (single layer cell) DB-H200-031 NM Plus 160 DB-Cell-MI (single layer cell) DB-H200-031 NM Plus 250 DB-Cell-MU1 (single layer cell) DB-H200-031 NM Plus 300 DB-Cell-MU1 (single layer cell) -
Page 26: Maintenance Kit
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 9.2. Maintenance Kit PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DB-H200-031 Deionizer bags (pk 2) DB-10573 Maintenance kit for NM Plus contains: • Water tubing kit plus • Deionizer LE bag (Pack of 2 pcs.) • Perma pure dryer tubing (2 pcs) •... -
Page 27: Electrical Schematics
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com PRODUCT PART # DESCRIPTION Low press GLS DB-H200-038 H2 separator water tank Water tank DB-PH201-000 Water tank complete PG Plus/NM Plus (2 water outlets) (from s/n PNMX170115261 and PHGS170115343) Tubing DB-10021 Tygon -tubing 2375 ID 1/4", OD 3/8", Thickness 1/16" ®... - Page 28 NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com MODEL POWER SUPPLY MAIN BOARD DIODE FLOW METER (TYPE) CELL DB-PH200-003 DB-NMP201-001 DB-10562 (low flow) DB-CELL-MI DB-PH200-003 DB-NMP202-001 DB-10562 (low flow) DB-CELL-MI DB-PH200-003 DB-NMP203-001 DB-10562 (low flow) DB-CELL-MU1 DB-PH200-003 DB-NMP204-001 DB-10562 (low flow) DB-CELL-MU1 DB-PH200-004 DB-10361...
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Page 29: Spare Parts List
NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com 11. SPARE PARTS LIST PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DB-PH200-006 Plastic covers kit NM plus DB-PH201-000 "Water tank complete PG plus / NM plus (2 water outlets)(from s/n PNMX170115261 and PHGS170115343)" DB-H200-043 Deionizer bag holder DB-H200-042 Display membrane DB-PH200-007... - Page 30 NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com DB-Cell-MU1 Complete Multi 1-layer Cell V1, full titanium DB-Cell-MU2 Complete Multi 2-layer Cell V1, full titanium DB-Cell-MU3 Complete Multi 3-layer Cell V1, full titanium DB-Cell-MU4 Complete Multi 4-layer Cell V1, full titanium DB-Cell-MI-R Mini-Cell Service V3 DB-Cell-MU1-R Multi-Cell 1-layer Service V1...
- Page 31 NM PLUS HYDROGEN GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com DB-10292 Water Pump SANSO NM/PG PLUS DB-10315 Autorefill connector (for plastic female drain fitting) DB-10317 Tube Elbow Barb connector for Sanso Pump 3/8" to 1/4" DB-10326 Autorefill connector (for plastic female drain fitting) DB-10525 Flat ribbon cable for I/O card for NM/PG Plus DB-10350...
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