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BD4200W Series Air Dryer
User's Guide
Models covered:
BD4200W
BD4200WLP
BD4202W
BD4202WLP
100518835 - Rev. B

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  • Page 1 BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide Models covered: BD4200W BD4200WLP BD4202W BD4202WLP 100518835 - Rev. B...

  • Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations

    1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new RFS BD4200W 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

    8.21 Using the Firmware Screen ....63 5.2 Key Features ..........9 8.22 Connecting via SNMP ......64 5.3 BD4200W Series Air Dryer Models ..9 5.4 Technical Specifications ......10 9. Testing Your Dryer ........65 5.5 Dryer Function Overview ...... 11 9.1 Safety &...
  • Page 5 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.17 Testing Air Fittings & Hoses for Leaks 13.10 High Humidity ......... 103 ..............83 13.11 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown ........... 104 10. Maintaining Your Dryer ......85 13.12 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm..

  • Page 6: Safety & Warning Information

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 4. Safety & Warning Information This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and adhere to during installation, operation, and maintenance of your air dryer. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR AIR DRYER.
  • Page 7 WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Proper Installation & Maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.
  • Page 8 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 9: Overview & Specifications

    5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The BD4200W Series Air Dryer from RFS is 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 10: Technical Specifications

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 5.4 Technical Specifications BD4200W BD4200WLP BD4202W BD4202WLP Output Normal: 2,600 SCFD Maximum: 4,200 SCFD Capacity (74 SCMD Maximum 119 SCMD) Power 110 - 125 VAC, 1 Phase, 220 - 230 VAC, 1 Phase,...

  • Page 11: Dryer Function Overview

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Precooler Cools compressed air prior to drying function. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Heatless Dryer Removes moisture from compressed air.

  • Page 12: Installing Your Dryer

    It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Proper Installation & Maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.

  • Page 13: Before You Begin

    RFS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! Installation of RFS air dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only. 6.2 Before You Begin 6.2.1 Carefully inspect the unit, including the shipping box as well as the air dryer, for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING.

  • Page 14: Included Contents

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) BD4200W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the dryer: (2) Alarm Connector (1) User’s Guide (not shown) (1) Compressor Connector Tool (1) Purge Muffler (1) Power Cord 6.4 Required Tools and Materials...

  • Page 15: Installation Steps

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Remove all shipping materials. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures. 6.5.2 Place the dryer at the operating location.
  • Page 16 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.5 Using a 7/16” wrench, remove the shipping block from under the Compressor Plate. Discard block and bolt. 6.5.6 Remove the ship-loose contents package. On BACK of dryer: 6.5.7 Verify that the Red Orifice Plug is still installed where shown.
  • Page 17 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.10 Plug the AC Power Cord into the dryer. 6.5.11 Plug in or wire the Power Cord to an outlet:  110 - 125 VAC power outlet for BD4200W and BD4200WLP model ...
  • Page 18 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.13.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 50 PSI (345 KPa). 6.5.13.3 Push the knob in to lock. 6.5.14 Let the dryer run until the Humidity drops below 2% (may take up to 15 minutes).
  • Page 19 System may be pressurized. 6.5.17 Connect the air supply line to the Outlet Pressure Port. RFS recommends using Installation Kit P011752 to connect your air dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail). 6.5.18 Power the dryer ON.
  • Page 20 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.19.2 Turn knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 20 PSI (138 KPa). 6.5.19.3 Push knob in to lock. 6.5.20 Set the Outlet Pressure: 6.5.20.1 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob...
  • Page 21 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 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. DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR MAY OCCUR.

  • Page 22: Installation Checklist

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 6.5.23 Connect a Common Alarm (as required): 6.5.23.1 Insert the included Alarm Connector into either of the two (2) Alarm Ports. 6.5.23.2 Wire an external alarm wire pair to the Alarm Connector as required: ...

  • Page 23: Registering Your Dryer

    BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your RFS BD4200W 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. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.

  • Page 25: Connecting An Air Line To The Dryer

    System may be pressurized. 8.2.2 Connect the air supply line to the Outlet Pressure Port. RFS recommends using Installation Kit P011752to connect your air dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail). 8.3 Powering the Dryer ON & OFF...

  • Page 26: Using The Front Panel Display

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.3.1 Power Circuit Breaker - Controls the main power to the dryer. 8.4 Using the 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.
  • Page 27 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.4.3 FUNCTION Button –  Acts as a HOLD button to freeze the current information screen on the display. When pressed again, it will allow the information screens to begin cycling again.
  • Page 28 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.4.6.1 Sys Status Screen SYS STATUS - Running Status of the system:  ONLINE – System is Online.  SHUTDOWN – System has been shutdown as a result of either a High Humidity or High Cabinet Temperature alarm.

  • Page 29: Identifying Dryer Alarms

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.4.6.3 Compressor Run Time Screen LAST – How many minutes the Compressor ran during the last Air Tank pressurization cycle. TOTAL – How many hours the Compressor has run since the last Compressor Total Time Reset.
  • Page 30 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred. 8.5.1.1 Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm. See section 13.12 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 31 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred. 8.5.3.1 Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm. See section 13.7 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 32 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred. 8.5.5.1 Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm. See section 13.9 for troubleshooting information.

  • Page 33: Accessing The Setup Menu

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide This screen will be displayed, showing the Date and Time that the alarm occurred. 8.5.7.1 Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm. See section 10.3 for maintenance information.

  • Page 34: Using The System Setup Menu

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.6.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the required menu option. 8.6.3 Press the Enter () Button to access the menu selected or press the Left () Arrow Button to Escape to the information screens.
  • Page 35 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.3.4 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.7.3.5 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 36 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.5.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.7.6 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.7.7 Reset Compressor Total Time –...
  • Page 37 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.9.3 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will reset all settings to Factory Default Values (section 14.2 ). 8.7.10 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen.
  • Page 38 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.7.12 Set Time – 8.7.12.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.12.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.

  • Page 39: Using The Alarm Setup Menu

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide A port on the control board. 8.7.1.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the Firmware Update Screen. 8.7.1.3 Enter the device keyword and press the Enter () Button to access the firmware update screen.
  • Page 40 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.2 Press the Enter () Button to access Alarm Setup. 8.8.3 Set High Humidity Threshold (default setting is 10%) – 8.8.3.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen.
  • Page 41 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.5.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.8.5.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 42 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.8.7.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 43 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.9.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.8.9.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.8.9.5 Press the Left () &...
  • Page 44 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.11.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.8.11.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.8.11.5 Press the Left () &...

  • Page 45: Using The Network Setup Menu

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.8.12.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.8.12.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 46 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.2.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.9.2.3 Press the Enter () Button to submit the Keyword. 8.9.3 Set IP Address (default is 192.168.1.100) –...
  • Page 47 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.4.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.4.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.9.4.3 Press the Up () &...
  • Page 48 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.5.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.9.5.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.9.5.5 Press the Left () &...
  • Page 49 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.6.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.9.6.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 50 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.9.7.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new settings 8.9.8 Set Monitoring System Address (default is 0) – 8.9.8.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen.

  • Page 51: Removing The Front Panel

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.10 Removing the Front Panel 8.10.1 Depress the four (4) Locking Latches. 8.10.2 Pull the Front Panel away from the dryer. 8.11 Removing the Top Cover 8.11.1 Use the included Latch Keys to unlock the two (2) Locking Latches.

  • Page 52: Depressurizing The Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.12 Depressurizing the Dryer 8.12.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.12.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve until all air pressure is released. NOTE: To prevent pressure from building back up, power the dryer OFF (section 8.3 ).

  • Page 53: Setting The System Pressure

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.14 Setting the System Pressure 8.14.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With Compressor running: 8.14.2 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out. 8.14.3 Turn the knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 50 PSI/345 KPa.

  • Page 54: Setting The Static Pressure

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.15 Setting the Static Pressure 8.15.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.15.2 Pull the Static Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.15.3 Turn knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 20 PSI/138 KPa.

  • Page 55: Setting The Outlet Pressure

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.16 Setting the Outlet Pressure 8.16.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 8.16.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.16.3 Turn knob until Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading is at the desired setting.

  • Page 56: Connecting Via Web Browser

    192.168.1.101. This will make the Laptop/PC compatible with the air dryer.  Use Internet Explorer (6.0 or newer) or Mozilla Firefox Web Browser. 8.17.1 Type the IP Address of the BD4200W Series Air Dryer in the Address text box of the Web Browser.

  • Page 57: Using The Status Screen

    Air Dryer. 8.17.2 Click on the Menu Bar selection to access a specific screen. 8.18 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the BD4200W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET. Page 57 of 114...
  • Page 58 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 59 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.18.1.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.18.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done. 8.18.2 Resetting Compressor Total Run Time 8.18.2.1 Click on the RESET COMPRESSOR TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen.

  • Page 60: Using The Setup Screen

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.19 Using the Setup Screen All configurations for the System, Alarms, Network, and Keyword can be made in this screen.  Values in BLUE represent the current setting.  The ENTER key is used to change values.
  • Page 61 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.19.1 Changing a Threshold or Setup value: 8.19.1.1 Click on the value to change. 8.19.1.2 Type in the new value. 8.19.1.3 press the ENTER key when done. 8.19.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.19.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.

  • Page 62: Using The Event Screen

    8.20 Using the Event Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the BD4200W Series Air Dryer. This screen is informational only.  Click on the Event Type Header to sort data. Page 62 of 114...

  • Page 63: Using The Firmware Screen

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 8.21 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version of the BD4200W Series Air Dryer.  Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the BD4200W Series Air Dryer.  New Version File: Displays the new location and new firmware version chosen.

  • Page 64: 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 BD4200W 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 65: Testing Your Dryer

    WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.

  • Page 66: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 67: Measuring Voltage To Compressor

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.3 Measuring Voltage to Compressor 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.

  • Page 68: Filter

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.4 Measuring Voltage at the Power Line Filter 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.

  • Page 69: Measuring Incoming Voltage

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.5 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. 9.5.1 Remove the Top Cover (section 8.11 ).

  • Page 70: Measuring Voltages At Solid State Relay

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.6 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 9.6.1 Remove the Top Cover (section 8.11 ). 9.6.2 Locate the Solid State Relay inside the Top Section of the air dryer. With the Compressor running: 9.6.3 Use a Voltmeter to measure...

  • Page 71: Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.6.5 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the AC terminals. The voltage should measure:  110 - 125 VAC for the BD4200W & BD4200WLP models.  220 - 230 VAC for the BD4202W & BD4202WLP models.

  • Page 72: Testing Unloader Valve

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.7.3 Place your hand beneath the purge fittings 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 73: Voltage

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.8.3 Place your hand beneath the Unloader Valve fitting to feel for air flow. Air should NOT flow from this fitting continuously. Air should only be released in a short burst when the Compressor shuts off.
  • Page 74 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.9.2 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “VALVE” – Left solenoid “IN” – Incoming power “VALVE” – Right solenoid 9.9.3 Use a Voltmeter to measure the DC voltage across each set of “VALVE”...

  • Page 75: Testing Precooler Fan

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.10 Testing Precooler Fan 9.10.1 Place your hand in front of the Precooler Fan to feel for air being blown outward. If the fan is not blowing air outward as described: ...

  • Page 76: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.12 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.12.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.12.2 When the Outlet Screen (section 8.4.6.2 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen.

  • Page 77: Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.13 Testing Compressor Last Run Time Alarm NOTE: For this test, allow the Display Screen to cycle through the information screens. 9.13.1 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.13.2 Start timing when the Compressor turns on.

  • Page 78: Shutdown

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.14 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown 9.14.1 Power the air dryer OFF. 9.14.2 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). 9.14.3 Depressurize the air dryer. 9.14.4 Unscrew and remove the Humitter from the Combo Block.
  • Page 79 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.14.5 Power the air dryer ON. 9.14.6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0%. 9.14.7 After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and the dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode.

  • Page 80: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide NOTE: If the Humitter is disconnected from the Control Board, **% will appear on the Humidity reading and after 5 minutes the unit will Shutdown. This is to allow for troubleshooting.
  • Page 81 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.15.5 After one (1) minute, verify that a High Outlet Pressure Alarm appears on the display. 9.15.6 Press the RESET Button to clear the alarm. 9.15.7 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob counter-...

  • Page 82: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.16 Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.16.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading. 9.16.2 Remove the Front Panel (section 8.10 ). With Compressor running: 9.16.3 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out.

  • Page 83: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 9.16.7 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTLET) reading raises to the reading recorded in step 9.16.1 9.16.8 Push knob in to lock. 9.16.9 Reinstall the Front Panel (section 8.10 ).
  • Page 84 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide If air bubbles appear at the connection, this indicates that air is leaking from the connection. If any leaks are detected, take steps to seal them off (as necessary):  Tighten the fitting ...

  • Page 85: Maintaining Your Dryer

    BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 10. Maintaining Your Dryer In order to ensure that your BD4200W 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 86: Safety & Warning Information

    Control Board without depressurizing the air dryer first, or damage to the Control Board will occur. WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. Page 86 of 114 100518835 - Rev. B...
  • Page 87 Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. IMPORTANT! After performing any maintenance, always soap test pressure fittings to check for air leaks. Also, check for any loose or disconnected wiring.

  • Page 88: Six Month Maintenance

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 11.6 Read & Record Flow Rate (FLOW) 8.4.6.2...

  • Page 89: Hour Maintenance

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 COMPERSSOR RUN TIME: TOTAL Alarm on the display.

  • Page 90: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Top Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare BD4200W & BD4202W & BD4200WL BD4202WLP (220 VAC) (120 VAC) Power IEC Connector P012279 Power Line Filter P011628 (1)

  • Page 91: Middle & Lower Section Parts 1

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.2 Middle & Lower Section Parts 1 Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare BD4200W BD4202W & & BD4200WL BD4202WL (120 VAC) (220 VAC) Precooler P4642 Heatless Dryer Assembly See section 11.4 for detail...

  • Page 92: Middle & Lower Section Parts 2

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide Air Tank 11.3 Middle & Lower Section Parts 2 Quantit Recommend Description Part Number Spare BD4200W & BD4202W & BD4200WL BD4202WLP (220 VAC) (120 VAC) P012366 P012368  (1) Static Pressure Regulator...

  • Page 93: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.4 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare BD4200W & BD4202W & BD4200WLP BD4202WLP (120 VAC) (220 VAC) Heatless Dryer PHF2C112041 PHF2C212041 Assembly Capacity  (1) P4634 Control Valve...

  • Page 94: Frame Section Parts

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.5 Frame Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Front Panel Locking Trigger Latches Air Intake Filter In Kit P012314. See section 11.6 for detail. Top Cover Fan Guard P03703 Purge Muffler In Kit P012314.

  • Page 95: Accessories For Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Installation Kit P011752 Includes fittings required to connect to 3/4” flexible hose or 1/2” tubing. Six Month Maintenance Kit  (2)

  • Page 96: Ordering Parts From Rfs

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide Ordering Parts from RFS IMPORTANT! Instruction for the replacement of individual listed components goes beyond the scope of this User’s Guide and will not be covered. Please refer to the information included with the specific replacement part for this instruction.

  • Page 97: Service & Repair

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 12. Service & Repair Only RFS can offer factory direct rebuilds backed by a 6 month factory warranty.  2 week turnaround time  Estimates available upon request  Minimum service charge fee applies 12.1 Services Offered...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Your Dryer

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 99 Do not test the Humidity Sensor with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage. This will render the Humidity Sensor defective. WARNING! High Noise. RFS air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.

  • Page 100: Air Dryer Won't Power On

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.3 Air Dryer Won’t Power ON Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Power Circuit Breaker Verify Power Circuit Move Power Circuit in OFF position Breaker is in ON Breaker to ON position position (section 8.3 )

  • Page 101: Can't Create A High Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.6 Can’t Create a High Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section 8.16 )

  • Page 102: Can't Create A Low Pressure Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.8 Can’t Create a Low Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section 8.16 )

  • Page 103: High Humidity

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.10 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 104: Can't Create A High Humidity Alarm

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.11 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humitter is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown (section 9.14 ) procedures.

  • Page 105: Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Solenoid Measure voltage going If correct VDC IS Valve to the Heatless Dryer present, replace Solenoid Valves Solenoid Valves (section 9.9 )

  • Page 106: Compressor Excessive Amp Draw

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 13.16 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Restriction in air line Remove Discharge If measurement is Hose from Compressor below the (see section 11.3 for recommended running location of hose)

  • Page 107: Can't Create A Compressor Last Run

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide Defective Solid State Measure voltages at If measurements are Relay Solid State Relay bad, replace Solid State (section 9.6 ) Relay (section 11.1 ) 13.18 Can’t Create a Compressor Last Run Time Alarm...

  • Page 108: Support

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 Troubleshooting Your Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to correct...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.1 Wiring Diagram Page 109 of 114 100518835 - Rev. B...

  • Page 110: Operational Limits And Defaults

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 14.2 Operational Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure 50/345 PSI/KPa Static Pressure 20/138 PSI/KPa Outlet Pressure 5.00/35 20.00/138 PSI/KPa (LP UNITS) (0.30/2.0)

  • Page 111: Snmp Parameters

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 112: 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 113: Contacting Rfs

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer 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 114: Notes

    Radio Frequency Systems BD4200W Series Air Dryer User’s Guide 17. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 114 of 114 100518835 - Rev. B...

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