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P550W Series Air Dryers
User's Guide
Models covered:
P550W
P550WH
P550WLP
P552W
P552WH
P552WLP
P011658 – Rev. AA

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  • Page 1 P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models covered: P550W P550WH P550WLP P552W P552WH P552WLP P011658 – Rev. AA...

  • Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations

    1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR P550W Series Air Dryer! We here at ALTEC AIR 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

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 3. Table of Contents 8.11 Connecting to Common Alarm 1. Welcome & Congratulations ....... 3 Terminals ............. 45 8.12 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm 2. Introduction ..........3 Terminals ............. 46 8.13 Connecting via Web Browser ....
  • Page 5 11.5 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts.... 86 Run Time Alarm .......... 98 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer ....87 13.21 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling . 98 11.7 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR ..88 13.22 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support............99 12. Service & Repair........89 12.3 Services Offered ........

  • Page 6: Safety & Warning Information

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers 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 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 ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. Page 7 of 105 P011658 – Rev. AA...

  • Page 8: Overview & Specifications

    5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The P550W Series Air Dryers from ALTEC AIR 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

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.4 Technical Specifications P550W P550WH P550WLP P552W P552WH P552WLP Output Normal: Up to 350 SCFD (9.9 SCMD) continuous Capacity Maximum: 550 SCFD (15.6 SCMD) emergency Power 110 - 125 VAC, 208 - 253 VAC, 1 Phase, Requirements 50 / 60 Hz, 7.0 Amps...

  • Page 10: Dryer Function Overview

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Heatless Dryer Removes moisture from compressed air. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Capacity Control Valve Regulates System Pressure and prevents air from bleeding back through the Heatless Dryer.

  • Page 11: Installing Your Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6. Installing Your Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information 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 12: Before You Begin

    P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 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 13: Included Contents

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) P550W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the Dryer: (1) 120 VAC Power Cord (P550W, P550WH, P550WLP) (1) 220 VAC Power Cord...

  • Page 14: Required Tools And Materials

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.4 Required Tools and Materials  Medium adjustable wrench  Cup of soapy water  Box Cutter  1-inch paint brush (recommended) 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Using a box cutter remove the Dryer from box and all shipping materials.
  • Page 15 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.3 Check for loose parts, hoses, or wiring. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures. 6.5.4 Remove the ship-loose contents package.
  • Page 16 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide For SINGLE Outlet dryers: 6.5.6 Remove the Plug from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the plug upward. 6.5.7 Install the Plug into the included Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting and then into the dryer Outlet Port.
  • Page 17 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.13 Wire or plug the power cord into:  110 - 125 VAC power outlet for P550W, P550WH, and P550WLP models  208 - 253 VAC, 1 phase, power outlet for P552W, P552WH, and P552WLP models.
  • Page 18 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.16 Set the System Pressure: With Compressor running: 6.5.16.1 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out. 6.5.16.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 60 PSI (414 KPa).
  • Page 19 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide For SINGLE Outlet dryers: 6.5.19 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 20 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide NOTE: If the downstream system is pressurized prior to installation of dryer, make reasonable attempts to install the dryer while minimizing system depressurization. Complete depressurization may result in ambient moisture being introduced into the system, which may require extended run time and dryer cycling to reduce or eliminate.
  • Page 21 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.23 Set the Static Pressure: 6.5.23.1 Pull Static Pressure Regulator knob out. Turn knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 17 PSI (117.2 KPa). 6.5.23.2 Push knob in to lock.
  • Page 22 6.5.28 REGISTER YOUR DRYER. See section 7. for details. Note: To change Unit Settings on your dryer see section 8.6.7 for details Note: Contact Altec AIR technical support with any questions or concerns during installation. See section 16.4. Page 22 of 105...

  • Page 23: Installation Checklist

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 (optimal) (4.4° and 30°C) ...

  • Page 24: Registering Your Dryer

    P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR P550W 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 ALTEC AIR products.

  • Page 25: Operating Your Dryer

    IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. Page 25 of 105 P011658 – Rev. AA...

  • Page 26: Depressurizing The Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.2 Depressurizing the Dryer  CAUTION: Be careful when removing air hose. System is pressurized. 8.2.1 Disconnect air hose from the quick disconnect connector located on top of Outlet Pressure Regulator.

  • Page 27: Using The Front Panel Display

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 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. 8.4.1 ALARM LED – Indicates an alarm is present.
  • Page 28 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.5.1 Tank Screen TANK – Air Tank pressure - fluctuates between 20 – 50 PSI (137.9 – 344.7 KPa). OUTP – Outlet Pressure regulated by the Outlet Pressure Regulator HUMIDITY – Humidity level of the system.

  • Page 29: Identifying Dryer Alarms

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5 Identifying Dryer Alarms 8.5.1 High Outlet Pressure Alarm - Occurs when the Outlet Pressure (OUTP) rises above the alarm set point for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 10.0 PSI (68.9 KPa) for Standard models / 7.50 PSI (51.7 KPa) for LP models) See section 13.7 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 30 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.4 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm - Occurs when the temperature in the cabinet rises above 120°F (49°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 31: Adjusting & Resetting Dryer Set Points

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6 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 32 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.2 High Outlet Pressure Alarm Set Point – (default setting is 10.0 PSI (68.9 KPa) for Standard models / 7.50 PSI (51.7 KPa) for LP models) – 8.6.2.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen.
  • Page 33 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.3.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen. 8.6.3.2 Press the Right () & Left () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
  • Page 34 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.4 High Humidity Alarm Set Point (default setting is 10.0%) – 8.6.4.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen. 8.6.4.2 Press the Right () & Left () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
  • Page 35 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.5 High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm Set Point (default setting is 3:00 minutes) – 8.6.5.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the Change Value Screen. 8.6.5.2 Press the Right () &...
  • Page 36 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.6 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 37 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.7 System Units– 8.6.7.1 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 38 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide The Alarm Delay allows the Dryer to come out of the alarm condition on its own without signaling an alarm. ON (default) – waits one (1) minute before signaling alarms OFF – signals alarms immediately 8.6.9.1 Press the Right ()
  • Page 39 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.10.4 Press the Right () Arrow Button until the underscore disappears. 8.6.10.5 Press the Right () Arrow Button until the underscore appears under the correct setting (YES or NO). 8.6.10.6 Press the Up () Arrow to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.
  • Page 40 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.13.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.6.13.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 41 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.14.5 Press the Right () Arrow Button to Select the correct choice (Yes or No). 8.6.14.6 Press the Up () Arrow to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 42 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.6.16 Set SNMP Trap Server (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.6.16.1 Press the Right () Arrow Button to access the edit screen. 8.6.16.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.

  • Page 43: Open Panel

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7 Open Panel 8.7.1 Open panel locking latches and remove the front panel. 8.8 Setting the System Pressure With Compressor running: 8.8.1 Open Panel (see section 8.7 ). 8.8.2 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out.

  • Page 44: Setting The Static Pressure

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.9 Setting the Static Pressure 8.9.1 Open Panel (see section 8.7 ). 8.9.2 Pull the Static Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.9.3 Turn knob until the reading on the Pressure Gauge is 17 PSI (117.2 KPa).

  • Page 45: Terminals

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.10.3 Turn knob until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading is at the desired setting. 8.10.4 Push knob in to lock (or tighten the retaining nut – LP Models). 8.10.5 Close Panel. 8.11 Connecting to Common Alarm Terminals 8.11.1 Open Panel (see section 8.7 ).

  • Page 46: Terminals

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.12 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm Terminals 8.12.1 Open Panel (see section 8.7 ). 8.12.2 Locate the external Power Fail pins on the Control Board. 8.12.3 Wire the Power Fail Alarm wire pair to the Control Board as required: ...

  • Page 47: Connecting Via Web Browser

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.13 Connecting via Web Browser If the Air Dryer IS connected to an IP network:  The Air Dryer must be configured with a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address for the network.
  • Page 48 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide The Web Browser connection offers five (5) screens to the user:  Status Screen - Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P550W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET.

  • Page 49: Using The Status Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.14 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P550W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET.  Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is present.
  • Page 50 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.14.1 Resetting an Alarm 8.14.1.1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely reset Air Dryer alarms displayed on Status Screen. 8.14.1.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.14.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
  • Page 51 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.14.2 Resetting Compressor Total Run Time 8.14.2.1 Click on the RESET TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen. 8.14.2.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.14.2.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.

  • Page 52: Using The Config Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.15 Using the Config Screen All configuration of Set Points, Setups, and Keyword can be made in this screen. NOTE: Reference Appendix section 14.4 for Limits, Defaults, and Formats.  Values in BLUE represent the current setting.
  • Page 53 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.15.1 Changing a Set Point or Setup value: 8.15.1.1 Click on the value to change. 8.15.1.2 Type in the new value. 8.15.1.3 Click the ACCEPT Button when done. 8.15.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.15.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
  • Page 54 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.15.2 Changing the Keyword 8.15.2.1 Click on CHANGE KEYWORD Button to change the keyword. 8.15.2.2 Type the Old Keyword. 8.15.2.3 Type the New Keyword. 8.15.2.4 Type the Confirm New Keyword. 8.15.2.5 Click on SUBMIT Button to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.

  • Page 55: Using The Event Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.16 Using the Event Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P550W Series Air Dryers. This screen is informational only.  Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column.

  • Page 56: Using The Alarm Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.17 Using the Alarm Screen Displays all the Alarms registered by the P550W Series Air Dryers. This screen is informational only.  Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column.

  • Page 57: Using The Firmware Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.18 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P550W Series Air Dryers.  Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P550W Air Dryer.
  • Page 58 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.18.1 Updating the Firmware: 8.18.1.1 Click on BROWSE Button to locate the firmware file. 8.18.1.2 Navigate and select the correct .bin file. Press the OK Button. 8.18.1.3 Click the ACCEPT Button when done 8.18.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456)

  • Page 59: Connecting Via Snmp

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.19 Connecting via SNMP Using SNMP to connect and communicate with the P550W Series Air Dryer is dependent upon the specific SNMP Management software used on your network. This software requires a SNMP Definition & Configuration File (MIB file) in order to properly communicate with the Air Dryer.

  • Page 60: Testing Your Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 61: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw WARNING! With 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 62: Measuring Compressor Voltage

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 Open Panel (see section 8.7 ).
  • Page 63 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With the Compressor NOT running: 9.3.5 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the board terminals were wires #5 and #6 are connected. The voltage should measure 0 VAC ( 10%) 9.3.6 Replace the clear plastic terminal block cover.

  • Page 64: Measuring Incoming Voltage

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 Panel (see section 8.7 ).

  • Page 65: Cycling

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.5 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 66 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.5.4 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 67: Testing Unloader Valve

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6 Testing Unloader Valve With the Compressor running: 9.6.1 Locate the Unloader Valve on the right side of the heatless Dryer. 9.6.2 Place your hand over the Unloader Valve to feel for air flow.

  • Page 68: Voltage

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.7 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage With the Compressor running: 9.7.1 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “VALVE” – Left solenoid “IN”...

  • Page 69: Testing Air Dryer Fan

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.8 Testing Air Dryer Fan NOTE: To test the fan, the cabinet temperature must be above 90F (32C). 9.8.1 Place your hand outside the Dryer to feel for air being blown outwards.

  • Page 70: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.9 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.9.1 When the Unit Screen (8.4.5.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen. With Compressor running: 9.9.2 Verify the compressor shuts...
  • Page 71 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With Compressor NOT running:  CAUTION: Be careful when removing Air hose. System is pressurized. 9.9.3 Depressurize air Dryer (see section 8.2.1 ) 9.9.4 Verify the compressor turns on when the tank pressure (TANK) falls to 20.0 PSI...

  • Page 72: Time Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.10 Testing High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm  CAUTION: Be careful when removing Air hose. System is pressurized. NOTE: For this test, allow the Display Screen to cycle through the information screens.

  • Page 73: Testing Humidity Alarm And System

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.11 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown  CAUTION: Be careful when removing Air hose. System is pressurized. 9.11.1 Power the air Dryer OFF. 9.11.2 Depressurize air Dryer (see section 8.2.1 ) 9.11.3 Unscrew and remove the...
  • Page 74 ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0%. 9.11.5 After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears, and the Dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode. 9.11.6 Replace the Humidity Sensor into the Humidity Block.

  • Page 75: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.12 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.12.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading. 9.12.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut – LP Models).

  • Page 76: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.13 Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.13.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading. 9.13.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out (or loosen the retaining nut – LP Models).

  • Page 77: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.14 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 78: Maintaining Your Dryer

    NOTE: When operating at higher ambient temperatures, it is recommended that maintenance be performed more frequently. NOTE: After 16,000 hours of run time, ALTEC AIR recommends sending in your compressors and heatless dryers for a complete and comprehensive rebuild by our Service Department technicians.

  • Page 79: Safety & Warning Information

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 80 Your 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 ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! After performing any maintenance, always soap test pressure fittings to check for air leaks.

  • Page 81: Six Month Maintenance

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 82: Hour Maintenance

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W 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 83: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Dryer Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Power Switch M038428 Fan – (120VAC) P4080 (220VAC) P40801* Static Pressure Regulator P010279 Air Tank Control Board – (Section 11.3 )

  • Page 84: Dryer Parts Cont

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.2 Dryer Parts cont. Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting P013349 Outlet Pressure Regulator - Standard Pressure P010279 Low Pressure P012316 Flow Block Humidity Sensor – (Section 11.4 )

  • Page 85: Selection)

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.3 Dryer Parts Cont. (Circuit Board Selection) TYPE A TYPE B Circuit Board Comparison to determine correct Replacement Part # 11.4 Dryer Parts Cont. (Humidity Sensor Selection) TYPE 1 TYPE 2...

  • Page 86: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.5 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Quantity Description Part Number Spare Heatless Dryer – (120VAC) P011738 (220VAC) P018262* Desiccant Chamber P2004036 Cycle Timer – (120VAC) P010530F1 (220VAC) P010530F2* Unloader Valve –...

  • Page 87: Accessories For Your Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Kits for units with “Type B” Compressor (See detail comparison on next page to determine Compressor Type) Six Month Maintenance Kit ...

  • Page 88: Ordering Parts From Altec Air

    P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Compressor Comparison to determine correct Kit Part # * (Type A – No Longer Available) 11.7 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR 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 89: Service & Repair

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 12. Service & Repair Only ALTEC AIR 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 12.3 Services Offered...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting Your Dryer

    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. This troubleshooting guide is intended to simplify the isolation of problems, present possible causes, provide test procedures for verification, and suggest corrective actions to restore the air Dryer back to normal operation.

  • Page 91: Air Dryer Won't Power On

    DC voltage. This will render the Humidity Sensor defective. IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 13.5 Air Dryer Won’t Power ON...

  • Page 92: Display Screen Not Functioning

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.6 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 93: Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.9 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Outlet Pressure set too Verify Outlet Pressure Adjust Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading Regulator (section 8.4.5.1 ) High Flow condition Verify Flow Rate...

  • Page 94: High Humidity

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.11 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 95: Shutdown

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.12 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 9.11 ) procedures.

  • Page 96: Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.15 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Solenoid Measure voltage going If 53 VDC (120V unit) Valve to the Heatless Dryer or 110 VDC (240V Solenoid Valves unit) IS present, replace (section 9.7 )

  • Page 97: Compressor Excessive Amp Draw

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Leak in air system Check all hoses and Connect, tighten, or fittings between replace leaking compressor and Air component Tank for air leaks (section 9.14 ) 13.18 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw...

  • Page 98: High Compressor Last Run Time

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide If either side is Maintenance Kit continuously flowing (section 11.6 ) high amounts of air, the Solenoid Valve is defective. Defective control board Measure voltages at If measurements are control board incorrect, replace (section 9.3 )

  • Page 99: Support

    P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.22 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Please read the Before You Call ALTEC AIR section (13.3 ) Once you have exhausted all the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to correct...

  • Page 100: Appendix

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.3 Wiring Diagram Page 100 of 105 P011658 – Rev. AA...

  • Page 101: Set Point Limits And Defaults

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.4 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14.4.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure 60.0 (414) PSI (KPa) Static Pressure 17.0 (117.2) PSI (KPa) Outlet Pressure 2.0 (13.78)

  • Page 102: Snmp Parameters

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.5 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 103: Limited Warranty Agreement

    This warranty shall not apply to any ALTEC AIR product which shall have been repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than ALTEC AIR 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 104: Contacting Altec Air

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 16. Contacting ALTEC AIR 16.1 General ALTEC AIR, LLC 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (800) 521-5351 (303) 427-3700 Fax – (303) 657-2233 info@AltecAIR.com www.AltecAIR.com 16.2 Sales (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax –...

  • Page 105: Notes

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 17 Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 105 of 105 P011658 –...

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