Pressure-swing desiccant type compressed air dryers (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for SPX Hankison GCU Series
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I N S T R U CT I O N M A N UA L GCU Series Refrigerated Type Compressed Air Dryers Models: GCU-0.5, GCU-0.75, GCU-1.0, GCU-1.5, GCU-2.0, GCU-2.5, GCU-3.5 F O R M N O . : 5 0 0 3 3 4 3 R E V I S I O N : 0 4 / 2 0 1 5 R E A D A N D U N D E R S TA N D T H I S M A N UA L P R I O R TO O P E R AT I N G O R S E R V I C I N G T H I S P R O D U CT.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION RECEIVING, MOVING, AND UNPACKING 1. PRESSURIZED DEVICES: A. RECEIVING This equipment is a pressure containing This shipment has been thoroughly checked, packed and device. inspected before leaving our plant. It was received in good condition by the carrier and was so acknowledged. •...
IMPORTANT: READ PRIOR TO STARTING THIS EQUIPMENT 1.0 INSTALLATION 1.1 Location A. For typical placement in a compressed air system, see drawing. B. Air compressor intake – Locate air compressor so that contaminants potentially harmful to the dryer (e.g. ammonia) are not drawn into the air system. C.
1.2 Mounting B. Models 0.5 & 0.75: Separator has a knurled fitting with flexible drain tubing Mount the dryer on a level solid surface. Holes are provided attached. Be sure knurled fitting is tightened by turning in the dryer base to permanently mount the dryer to the counter-clockwise before operating dryer.
B. The condensate flows through the feed line (1) into NOTE: If there is no power to the control board for the condensate drain and accumulates in the housing a period of two weeks or more, it may return to the (2).
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b. Press ‘ESC’ at any time to return to the Main Menu. CONTROL PANEL NOTE: On dryers with air-cooled condensers, regular condenser cleaning is recommended. Dirtiness of ambient air at installation site will determine frequency of service. Typically once a month is recommended.
To reinstitute SCHEDULED MODE, push ‘Schedule On/Off TEMP SENSOR - Occurs if the temperature and Enter’ button. sensor circuit is open or shorted. If open, none of the LED’s in the temperature display will IMPORTANT: Dryer must be energized 24 hours before be illuminated.
2.4 Using the USB Host Feature (J7) USB Event History The EMM connect is equipped with a USB Host port located When a USB flash drive is installed in the controller it will at J7 on the control board which allows for the connection begin to automatically log all dryer events: power loss, of a USB flash drive.
Firmware updates for the EMM connect can be performed via the USB flash drive. In order to perform a firmware update; place the image.hex and lang.hex files provided by SPX in the root folder of a USB thumb drive. The energy savings page shows the estimated annual energy...
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Figure 3: Event History The dryer settings screen allows the customer to view/edit various dryer set points and setup E-mail alerts that will send an e-mail to up to 3 different e-mail addresses whenever an alarm or warning occurs on the dryer. Figure 5: Settings The dryer scheduler page allows the customer to view/edit the daily start/stop times that will be used when operating...
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Modbus Registers Holding Register Reference Address Name Units Description 40001 0x0000 DRYER_STATUS Status ID Status ID for the dryer 40002 0x0001 ALARM_STATUS Flag Bits Alarm flag bits 40003 0x0002 WARNING_STATUS Flag Bits Warning flag bits 40004 0x0003 RESERVED Reserved 40005 0x0004 SERVICE_TIMER Hours...
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Modbus Register Details Page 1 of 3 Dryer Status Register 40001 Decimal Description 0x0000 Standby 0x0001 Fixed 0x0002 0x0003 Reserved 0x0004 Reserved 0x0005 Reserved 0x0006 Reserved 0x0007 Reserved Dryer Alarm Flags Register 40002 Mask Description 0x0001 High Discharge Temperature 0x0002 High Refrigerant Pressure 0x0004 Low Refrigerant Pressure...
3.0 MAINTENANCE 3.1 Daily Models 0.5 & 0.75 A. Check separator to make sure the automatic drain is discharging. 3.2 Weekly Head A. Blow down the separator weekly by pushing the test button on the control panel. Bowl O-Ring 3.3 Monthly A.
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MODELS 0.5 & 0.75 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION A) Water downstream of dryer 1. Residual free moisture remaining in Blow out system with dry air downstream pipelines 2. Air bypass system is open Check valve positions 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: MODELS 1.0 – 3.5 SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION A) Water downstream of dryer 1. Residual free moisture remaining in 1. Blow out system with dry air downstream pipelines 2. Air bypass system is open 2. Check valve positions 3.
5.0 REFERENCE SIZING Determining dryer capacity at actual operating conditions To determine the maximum inlet flow capacity of a dryer at various operating conditions, multiply the rated capacity from Table 1 by the multipliers shown in Table 2. Example: How many scfm can an air-cooled model 1.5 handle when compressed air to be dried is at 200 psig and 100°F;...
ENGINEERING DATA Models 0.75 Air System Data Maximum / Minimum Inlet Air Pressure (compressed air at inlet to dryer) 232 psig (16 barg) / 30 psig (2 barg) Maximum / Minimum Inlet Air Temperature (compressed air at inlet to dryer) 120°F (49°C) / 40°F (4.4°C) Maximum / Minimum Ambient Temperature 110°F (43°C) / 40°F (4.4°C)
CONTROLLER SCREEN SHOTS DEMM32 - User Interface Diagram Status Menu Screens Status Menu VERSION 2.x Power-up Delay 02/24/2011 09:40 MANUAL MODE Up/Down HRS TO SERVICE 4970 Up/Down Total Hours Up/Down DISCHARGE xxx.x°C / xxx°F Up/Down EVAPORATOR IN xxx.x°C / xxx°F Up/Down Up/Down Hidden if evaporator...
CONTROLLER SCREEN SHOTS DEMM32 - User Interface Diagram Setup Menu Screens Setup Menu MAIN MENU LANGUAGE Enter LANGUAGE ENGLISH Down/Up MAIN MENU DATE & TIME Enter DATE & TIME 02/24/2011 09:40 Down/Up MAIN MENU SCHEDULE Enter SCHEDULE MON ON IGNORE Down/Up MAIN MENU 02/24/2011 09:55...
CONTROLLER SCREEN SHOTS DEMM32 - User Interface Diagram Network Menu Screens Network Menu Network Menu NETWORK MENU IP ADDRESS TYPE Enter IP ADDRESS TYPE DYNAMIC Up/Down NETWORK MENU IP ADDRESS Enter IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.2 Up/Down Up/Down NETWORK MENU SUBNET MASK Enter SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0...
8.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS: Models 0.5 and 0.75 VIEW ORIENTATION REFERENCE RIGHT REAR, VIEW-A (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) RIGHT FRONT, VIEW-B (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) 13 14 LEFT REAR, VIEW-C (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity)
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Condensing Unit Assembly consists of: Compressor, Condenser, Fan Assembly, Hot Gas Bypass Valve, Filter/Dryer, Base Pan, Accumulator (in some cases) and interconnecting piping. Items 3, 4, and 20 are located in the electrical enclosure located behind the control panel. Refer to the appropriate Electrical Schematic to identify part. Phone: 724-745-1555 FAX: 724-745-6040 Email: hankison.americas.am@spx.com Web: www.spx.com/hankison...
REPLACEMENT PARTS: Models 1.0 through 3.5 (Air-Cooled Units) VIEW ORIENTATION REFERENCE RIGHT REAR, VIEW-A (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) RIGHT FRONT, VIEW-B (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) 11 12 LEFT REAR, VIEW-C (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity)
Items 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, and 22 are located in the electrical enclosure located behind the control panel. Refer to the appropriate Electrical Schematic to identify part. NOTE: Consult factory with the dryer serial number when ordering Item 18, Digital PC Board. Phone: 724-745-1555 FAX: 724-745-6040 Email: hankison.americas.am@spx.com Web: www.spx.com/hankison...
REPLACEMENT PARTS: Models 1.0 through 3.5 (Water-Cooled Units) VIEW ORIENTATION REFERENCE RIGHT REAR, VIEW-A (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) RIGHT FRONT, VIEW-B (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity) LEFT REAR, VIEW-C (covers and center support shelf removed for clarity)
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Items 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 are located in the electrical enclosure located behind the control panel. Refer to the appropriate Electrical Schematic to identify part. NOTE: Consult factory with the dryer serial number when ordering Item 13, Digital PC Board. Phone: 724-745-1555 FAX: 724-745-6040 Email: hankison.americas.am@spx.com Web: www.spx.com/hankison...
WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants the product manufactured by it, when properly installed, operated, applied, and maintained in accordance with procedures and recommendations outlined in manufacturer’s instruction manuals, to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period as specified below, provided such defect is discovered and brought to the manufacturer’s attention within the aforesaid warranty period.
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