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BD1500W Series Air Dryers
User's Guide
Models covered:
BD1500W
BD1500WLP
BD1502W
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100518834 – Rev. B

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  • Page 1 BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models covered: BD1500W BD1500WLP BD1502W BD1502WLP 100518834 – Rev. B...

  • Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations

    1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new RFS BD1500W Series Air Dryer! We here at RFS 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

    5.1 Product Description ......... 8 9.3 Measuring Compressor Voltage .... 55 5.2 Key Features ..........8 9.4 Measuring Incoming Voltage ....56 5.3 BD1500W Series Air Dryer Models ..8 9.5 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 5.4 Technical Specifications ......9 ..............57 5.5 Dryer Function Overview ......
  • Page 5 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.2 Dryer Parts cont........78 13.13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling .. 89 11.3 Dryer Parts Cont. (Circuit Board 13.14 Compressor Doesn’t Operate ..... 89 Selection) ............. 79 13.15 Compressor Won’t Build Pressure ..89 11.4 Dryer Parts Cont.

  • Page 6: Safety & Warning Information

    WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. Page 6 of 98...
  • Page 7 Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your air dryer. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. CAUTION! This Air Dryer does not contain an internal Surge Protection Device (SPD).

  • Page 8: Overview & Specifications

    5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The BD1500W Series Air Dryers from RFS are 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 9: Technical Specifications

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.4 Technical Specifications BD1500W BD1500WLP BD1502W BD1502WLP Normal: Up to 1200 SCFD (34 SCMD) continuous * Output Capacity * Maximum: 1500 SCFD (42.5 SCMD) emergency * 110 - 125 VAC, 208 – 230 VAC, 1 Phase,...

  • Page 10: Dryer Function Overview

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Unloader Valve Exhaust Exhausts the air from the Unloader Valve. In-Line Cooler Cools compressed air prior to drying function.

  • Page 11: Installing Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6. Installing Your Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.

  • Page 13: Included Contents

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) BD1500W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the dryer: (1) 120 VAC Power Cord (for BD1500W & BD1500WLP models) (1) 220 VAC Power Cord (for BD1502W & BD1502WLP models) (1) Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting (1) User’s Guide (not shown)

  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Using a box cutter remove the Dryer from box and all shipping materials. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
  • Page 15 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.4 Remove the ship-loose contents package. 6.5.5 Remove and discard the packing foam blocks from around the Compressor. 6.5.6 Remove the Plug from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the plug upward.
  • Page 16 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.7 Install the Plug into the included Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting and then into the dryer Outlet Port. 6.5.8 Place the dryer at the desired operating location:  Place the dryer on a leveled surface ...
  • Page 17 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.12 Power the dryer ON. NOTE: The Compressor and heatless dryer will start, creating air flow through the Outlet Port. 6.5.13 Set the System Pressure: With Compressor running: 6.5.13.1 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out.
  • Page 18 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.16 Remove the Precision Bleed Orifice fitting from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the fitting upward. NOTE: Save this fitting for use in low flow applications.
  • Page 19 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide NOTE: For all dryers with minimal FLOW: Install the included Precision Bleed Orifice fitting to maintain a constant air flow. 6.5.19 Power the dryer ON. 6.5.20 Set the Static Pressure: 6.5.20.1 Pull Static Pressure Regulator knob out.
  • Page 20 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.20.3 Push knob in to lock. 6.5.21 Set the Outlet Pressure: 6.5.21.1 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut – LP Models). 6.5.21.2 Turn knob until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading is at the desired setting.
  • Page 21 6.5.24 Re-install the Front Panel. 6.5.25 REGISTER YOUR DRYER. See section 7. for detail Note: Contact RFS technical support with any questions or concerns during installation. See section Error! Reference source not found. Page 21 of 98...

  • Page 22: Installation Checklist

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.6 Installation Checklist  No shipping damage was detected.  Dryer location meets the following requirements: o Well ventilated o Free from abrasive dust or chemicals o Ambient temperature is between 40° and 85°F (4.4 and 29.4°C) (optimal) ...

  • Page 23: Registering Your Dryer

    BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your RFS BD1500W 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 RFS products.

  • Page 24: Operating Your Dryer

    WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.

  • Page 25: Front Panel Display

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.2 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. 8.2.1 ALARM LED – Indicates an alarm is present.

  • Page 26: Identifying Dryer Alarms

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.2.5.1 Tank Screen TANK – Air Tank pressure - fluctuates between  25 – 90 PSI* (172.4 – 620.5 KPa)* for BD1500W, BD1500WLP, BD1502W & BD1502WLP models *(50 – 90 PSI (344.7 – 620.5 KPa) for Dryers using Firmware v2.84 and older)
  • Page 27 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.3.2 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm – Occurs when the Outlet Pressure (OUTP) drops below the alarm set point for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 6.5 PSI for W models, 0.30 PSI for WLP models) See section 13.7 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 28 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.3.5 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm - Occurs when the temperature in the cabinet rises above 120°F (48.9°C) for more than ten (10) seconds. If this alarm is present for three (3) minutes or more, the Compressor will SHUTDOWN to protect against damage due to overheating.

  • Page 29: Adjusting & Resetting Dryer Set Points

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4 Adjusting & Resetting Dryer Set Points Dryer Set Points are simply limits programmed for a specific reading. Once this limit is reached (or exceeded) this results in an alarm for that reading. Each of these set points is factory programmed with a default value based on typical usage of the air dryer.
  • Page 30 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.1.6 Press the Up () Arrow to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value. 8.4.2 High Outlet Pressure Alarm Set Point (default setting is 12.0 PSI (82.7 KPa) for W models, 7.50 PSI (51.7 KPa) for WLP models 8.4.2.1 Press the Right ()
  • Page 31 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.3 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm Set Point (default setting is 6.5 PSI (44.8 KPa) for W models, 0.30 PSI (2.1 KPa) for WLP models 8.4.3.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen.
  • Page 32 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.4 High Humidity Alarm Set Point (default setting is 10.0%) – 8.4.4.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen. 8.4.4.2 Press the Right () & Left () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
  • Page 33 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.5 High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm Set Point (default setting is 3:00 minutes) – 8.4.5.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen. 8.4.5.2 Press the Right () &...
  • Page 34 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.6 Compressor Total Time Reset – The Total Time (TTL TIME) is the time the Compressor runs measured in hours since startup or the last time the Compressor time counter was reset.
  • Page 35 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.7 System Units– 8.4.7.1 Press the and hold the Left Arrow () . While holding the Left Arrow (), press and release the Down arrow (). This will open the “Set Model Number” menu.
  • Page 36 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide OFF – signals alarms immediately 8.4.9.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to change the value. 8.4.9.2 Press the Right () Arrow Button until the underscore appears under the correct setting (OFF or ON).
  • Page 37 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.10.5 Press the Right () Arrow Button until the underscore appears under the correct setting (YES or NO). 8.4.10.6 Press the Up () Arrow to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.
  • Page 38 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.13.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.4.13.4 When desired value is displayed, press the Right () Arrow Button until the confirmation screen appears.
  • Page 39 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.14.6 Press the Up () Arrow to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.4.15 Set Gateway Address (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.4.15.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the edit screen.

  • Page 40: Open Front Panel

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.16 Set SNMP Trap Server (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.4.16.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the edit screen. 8.4.16.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.

  • Page 41: Depressurizing The Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6 Depressurizing the Dryer 8.6.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 8.6.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve until all the air pressure is released. 8.6.3 To prevent pressure from...

  • Page 42: Terminals

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.8 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm Terminals 8.8.1 Open Panel 8.8.2 Locate the external Power Fail pins on the Control Board. 8.8.3 Wire the Power Fail Alarm wire pair to the Control Board as required: ...

  • Page 43: Using The Status Screen

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.9.1 Type the IP Address of the BD1500W Series air Dryer in the Address text box of the web browser. The Web Browser connection offers five (5) screens to the user: ...
  • Page 44 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is present.  Alarms are displayed in next to the parameter in alarm.  Alarm Status will display Alarm if any alarms are present.
  • Page 45 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.10.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done. 8.10.2 Resetting Compressor Total Run Time 8.10.2.1 Click on the RESET TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen.

  • Page 46: Using The Configuration Screen

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11 Using the Configuration Screen All configuration of Set Points, Setups, and Keyword can be made in this screen. NOTE: Reference Appendix section 14.2 for Limits, Defaults, and Formats.  Values in BLUE represent the current setting.
  • Page 47 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11.1 Changing a Set Point or Setup value: 8.11.1.1 Click on the value to change. 8.11.1.2 Type in the new value. 8.11.1.3 Click the ACCEPT Button when done. 8.11.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.11.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
  • Page 48 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11.2 Changing the Keyword 8.11.2.1 Click on CHANGE KEYWORD Button to change the keyword. 8.11.2.2 Type the Old Keyword. 8.11.2.3 Type the New Keyword. 8.11.2.4 Type the Confirm New Keyword. 8.11.2.5 Click on SUBMIT Button to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.

  • Page 49: Using The Event/Alarm Screen

    BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.12 Using the Event/Alarm Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the BD1500W Series Air Dryers. This screen is informational only. Page 49 of 98 100518834 – Rev. B...

  • Page 50: Using The Firmware Screen

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.13 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the BD1500W Series Air Dryers.  Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the BD1500W Air Dryer.
  • Page 51 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.13.1 Updating the Firmware: 8.13.1.1 Click on BROWSE Button to locate the firmware file. 8.13.1.2 Navigate and select the correct .bin file. Press the OK Button. 8.13.1.3 Click the ACCEPT Button.

  • Page 52: Connecting Via Snmp

    This software requires a SNMP Definition & Configuration File (MIB file) in order to properly communicate with the Air Dryer. The files for the BD1500W Series Air Dryers can be downloaded from our website (AltecAIR.com) under the Product Support section SNMP Files link. It is necessary to import this file into your SNMP operating software.

  • Page 53: Testing Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9. Testing Your Dryer 9.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.

  • Page 54: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers 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 55: Measuring Compressor Voltage

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.3 Measuring Compressor 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. 9.3.1 Power the air dryer OFF 9.3.2 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ).

  • Page 56: Measuring Incoming Voltage

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.4 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. 9.4.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ).

  • Page 57: Measuring Voltages At Solid State Relay

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.5 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 9.5.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.5.2 Locate the Solid-State Relay inside the dryer at the top of back wall. With Compressor running: 9.5.3 Use a Voltmeter to measure...
  • Page 58 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With Compressor NOT running: 9.5.5 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the AC terminals. Should measure:  110 - 125 VAC for the BD1500W & BD1500WLP models  208 - 230 VAC for the BD1502W &...

  • Page 59: Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling WARNING! Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some of these components to become hot when in operation or standby.
  • Page 60 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6.4 Place your hand beneath the purge solenoids to feel for purging air. Air should:  Purge from Tower 1 side  Purge from Tower 2 side 30 Seconds later  Purge from Tower 1 side 30 Seconds later ...

  • Page 61: Testing Unloader Valve

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.7 Testing Unloader Valve With Compressor running: 9.7.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.7.2 Locate the Unloader Valve on the left side of the Dryer. 9.7.3 With a 9/16” wrench disconnect hose from the Unloader Valve.

  • Page 62: Voltage

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.8 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage With Compressor running: 9.8.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.8.2 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “VALVE”...

  • Page 63: Testing Air Dryer Fan

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.9 Testing Air Dryer Fan NOTE: To test the fan, the cabinet temperature must be above 90F (32.2C). 9.9.1 Place your hand outside the dryer to feel for air being blown outwards.

  • Page 64: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.11 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.11.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.11.2 When the Unit Screen (8.2.5.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen.

  • Page 65: Time Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.11.6 Close Front Panel If the Compressor Cycling fails either test described, it indicates a problem with the Control Board which will need to be replaced. See sections 11.2 for part detail and 11.7 for ordering information.

  • Page 66: Shutdown

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.13 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown 9.13.1 Power the air dryer OFF. 9.13.2 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.13.3 Depressurize the air dryer. 9.13.4 Unscrew and remove the Humidity Sensor from the Humidity Block.
  • Page 67 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.13.6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0% After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears, and the dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode. 9.13.7 Replace the Humidity Sensor into the Humidity Block.

  • Page 68: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.14 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.14.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading. 9.14.2 Open Front Panel (section 8.5 ). 9.14.3 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut –...

  • Page 69: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.14.6 Push knob in to lock (or tighten the retaining nut – LP Models). 9.14.7 Press the RESET Button. 9.14.8 Close Front Panel. If you are unable to create a High Outlet Pressure Alarm as described, see section 13.6 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 70 Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.15.5 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading rises to the reading recorded in step 9.15.1 9.15.6 Push knob in to lock (or tighten the retaining nut – LP Models).

  • Page 71: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.16 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 72: Maintaining Your Dryer

    BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10. Maintaining Your Dryer In order to ensure that your BD1500W Series Air Dryer continues to operate efficiently and reliably, RFS recommends performing the following maintenance procedures at the specified Six Month and 8,000 Hour intervals.

  • Page 73: Safety & Warning Information

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.
  • Page 74 BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! After performing any maintenance, always soap test pressure fittings to check for air leaks.

  • Page 75: Six Month Maintenance

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers 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      NOTE: Order and install P5000647D if equipped.

  • Page 76: Hour Maintenance

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers 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 TTL TIME Alarm on the display.

  • Page 77: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Dryer Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting P013349 Power Switch M038428 P40801 Static Pressure Regulator - W & WLP P010279 Air Tank ...

  • Page 78: Dryer Parts Cont

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.2 Dryer Parts cont. Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Outlet Pressure Regulator – P010279 P012316 Flow Block Unloader Valve - BD1500W Series (110 VAC) P011022 BD1502W Series (220 VAC) P010453...

  • Page 79: Selection)

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.3 Dryer Parts Cont. (Circuit Board Selection) Circuit Board Comparison to determine correct Replacement Part # 11.4 Dryer Parts Cont. (Humidity Sensor Selection) Page 79 of 98 100518834 – Rev. B...

  • Page 80: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.5 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Heatless Dryer - BD1500W Series (110 VAC) PHF2C106023 BD1502W Series (220 VAC) PHF2C20623 Desiccant Chamber P2004036 Cycle Timer - BD1500W Series (110 VAC)

  • Page 81: Accessories For Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Six Month Maintenance Kit  (2) Includes air intake filter, Compressor P018302 muffler 8,000 Hour Maintenance Kit  (1) Includes heatless dryer maintenance kit P012252 and Compressor maintenance kit.

  • Page 82: Service & Repair

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 12. Service & Repair Only RFS can offer factory direct rebuilds backed by a six-month factory warranty.  2-week turnaround time  Estimates available upon request  Minimum service charge fee applies 12.1 Services Offered...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13. Troubleshooting Your Dryer 13.1 Before You Call Altec AIR 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.

  • Page 84: Air Dryer Won't Power On

    Control Board will occur. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. CAUTION! Do not test the Humidity Sensor with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage.

  • Page 85: Display Screen Not Functioning

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.4 Display Screen Not Functioning Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Dryer experienced a Power the air dryer power spike OFF for 15+ seconds. Power the air dryer Ribbon cable Verify ribbon cable...

  • Page 86: Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.7 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Outlet Pressure set too Verify Outlet Pressure Adjust Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading Regulator (section 8.2.5.1 ) High Flow condition Verify Flow Rate...

  • Page 87: High Humidity

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.9 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...

  • Page 88: Shutdown

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.10 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humidity Element is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown (section 9.13 ) procedures.

  • Page 89: Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Solenoid Measure voltage going If voltage IS present, Valve to the Heatless Dryer replace Solenoid Valves Solenoid Valves included in the 8,000 (section 9.8 )

  • Page 90: Compressor Excessive Amp Draw

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide of air, the Unloader Valve is defective. Leak in air system Check all hoses and Connect, tighten, or fittings between replace leaking Compressor and Air component Tank for air leaks (section 9.16 ) 13.16 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw...

  • Page 91: High Compressor Last Run Time

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide of air, the Unloader Valve is defective. Defective Heatless Verify consistent Replace Solenoid Dryer Solenoid Valve Heatless Dryer cycling Valves included in the (section 9.6 ) 8,000 Hour If either side is...

  • Page 92: Support

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers 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...

  • Page 93: Appendix

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.1 Wiring Diagram Page 93 of 98 100518834 – Rev. B...

  • Page 94: Set Point Limits And Defaults

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.2 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure W & WLP 80 (551.6) PSI (KPa) Static Pressure W & WLP 17 (117.2)

  • Page 95: Snmp Parameters

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers 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 96: Limited Warranty Agreement

    This warranty shall not apply to any RFS product which shall have been repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than RFS 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 97: Contacting Rfs

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 16. Contacting RFS 16.1 General / Sales Radio Frequency Systems https://info.rfsworld.com/contact-us 16.2 Service Altec AIR, LLC 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 parts@AltecAIR.com (800) 521-5351 Fax – (303) 657-2205 16.3 Technical Support Radio Frequency Systems ApplicationsEngineering@rfsworld.com...

  • Page 98: Notes

    Radio Frequency Systems BD1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 17. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 98 of 98 100518834 –...

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