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FX-D4 SERIES DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Plastic Process Equipment, Inc. 8303 Corporate Park Drive Macedonia, OH 44056 Phone: (216) 367-7000 Fax: (216) 367-7022 E-Mail: ppe@nls.net For further information visit us on the web at http://www.ppe.com...
INTRODUCTION 1-1 FX SERIES DESICCANT DEHUMIDIFIER INTROCUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the PPE FX Series Desiccant Dehumidifier from Plastic Process Equipment, Inc. The FX Series Desiccant Dehumidifier offers the finest in resin drying technology, however, this machine can only provide maximum service if properly installed, operated, and maintained.
1-4 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS The front panel of the FX Series Dehumidifier contains all controls and indicators necessary for dehumidifier operation. For a description of the controls and indications, refer to Figure 1-2 and the following list: Power On indicator – This black switch turned to “on” when power has been supplied to the dehumidifier.
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Regeneration Temperature (Desiccant temp)– This selector controls the temperature displayed on the Temperature Controller. The PV of the display shows the currently selected process variable. The SV of the display shows the process outlet temperature set point. (Default value °C /356 °F) Power switch –...
INSTALLATION 2-1 INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT Thoroughly inspect the dehumidifier to ensure no damage has occurred during shipping. Inspect both the inside and outside of the dehumidifier. If any damage is found, a claim should be filed with the shipping company immediately. Please notify Plastic Process Equipment immediately so we may provide whatever assistance we can.
ease of servicing. Electrical wiring to the equipment must be adequately sized for the minimum amperage shown on the unit nameplate. 2-4 DUCK WORK CONNECTIONS NOTE All supply and return air ductwork and hose connections for the dehumidifier must be air and vapor tight. Failure to achieve air and vapor tight connections may impact dehumidifier performance.
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Male NPT connection Model Iced water capacity Iced water flow LPM/GPM 1/2" FX-50 1500Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 10/2.6 FX-100 1” 3000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 20/5.2 FX-180 1” 6000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 30/7.8 FX-300 1” 9000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 50/13 FX-400 1” 14000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 60/16 FX-700 1” 27000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 100/26 FX-1000 1” 42000Kcal/H/10℃/50°F 140/37 Water connections, rear of unit Water lines inside of unit...
OPERATION 3-1 INITIAL STARTUP After the dehumidifier has been installed it is ready for initial startup. The following items need to be checked when energizing the dehumidifier for the first time: Verify fan rotation direction per paragraph 3-2. Set process outlet temperature per paragraph 3-3.
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Figure 3-2. Process Filter Access Door If the process fan motor rotation is not visible, open the process filter access door shown in Figure 3-2. If the process fan is rotating in the proper direction, the dehumidifier should be sucking air in through the filter.
3-3 SET THE PROCESS OULET TEMPERATURE The process outlet temperature is set using the Temperature Controller on the front panel, shown in Figure 3-3 and is limited by the thermostat circuit board inside the cabinet. The top PORCESS TEMP of PV is displaying indicates the currently selected temperature for dry air.
3-6 THERMAL PROBE The thermal probe can be connected with hopper dryer. For more information on the thermal probe, refer to the manufacture’s documentation included with your hopper dryer. Figure 3-5. Thermal probe for connecting hopper dryer 3-7 HMI+PCB SETUP AND OPERATION 1.
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Start key area Name Description Remarks Power on/off Green color for on, red color for off Setting parameter Access code for entry Timer for on Blue color for on, red color for off Mute function 3. Setting temperature area Press , show digital keyboard Code indication Value...
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Press , fan motor, desiccant rotor entry running position. Short after heater start running. Press ,timer start, entry value. In the alarm state, press release audible alarm. Press for setting parameter, need access code. 5. Setting parameter ,...
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00:00~23:59 00:00 Sunday Off ON~OFF 0:00~23:00 ON OR OFF 0: English Language selected 1: Chinese Process temp high alarm PV>SV+[high value] 0~350 Regeneration temp high PV>SV+[high value] 0~350 alarm Temperature low alarm PV<SV-[low value] 0~350 Press 2 seconds, start PID Display input state Back to home page Press...
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4. When Timer closed, the parameter setting shows “OFF” on display. 5. Circuit board has a Low Power Saving function that allows machine to save power under normal operation. Once power cut happens, it will release saving power as emergent use for Timer, power enough for 3 days’...
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1~3 HEAT Roller time 0~9999 Digit filter 1~250 ON~OFF DSP SMOOTH 0~1 IN REVERSE TRIP DELAY 0~999 DEWPOINT AIARM -99~100 ℃/℉ COM ADDR 0-250 COM BPS COM INTERV. 0-100 ON: save OFF: no save CH1 P BAND 20.0 0~999.9 0~9999 CH1 INTGRAL 0~9999 CH1 DERIVATE...
CH1 GAIN 0~9.999 1.050 CH2 OFFSET -99.0~100.0 CH2 GAIN 0~9.999 CH3 OFFSET -999.0~1999.9 CH3 GAIN -9.000~19.999 CH3 4ma(2V) 0~8190 1510 CH3 20ma(10V) 0~8190 7516 ** WARNING: Above parameters are for engineering, please don’t use it if not necessary. MAINTENANCE 4-1 DESICCANT ROTOR The desiccant rotor supplied with the dehumidifier, Figure 4-1, will last indefinitely under ideal conditions.
Figure 4-1. Desiccant Rotor Do not place the desiccant rotor on its face. Serious damage can occur to the desiccant. Damage to the desiccant media may cause improper operation and lack of dehumidifier performance. Always set the desiccant rotor on the metal rotor band. Brace the rotor with blocks to prevent rolling.
loosen the seal plate mounting screws. Press the seal plate lightly toward the desiccant rotor, and tighten the seal plate mounting bolts. If no gaps are noticed, slide a piece of thick paper or a thin piece of cardboard, such as a business card, between the desiccant rotor and the desiccant rotor seal.
4-4 DESICCANT ROTOR DRIVE MOTOR The desiccant rotor drive motor is permanently lubricated and requires no maintenance, as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4. Desiccant Rotor Drive Motor 4-5 FILTERS The FX- Series Resin Dehumidifier include filters for process airflow, regeneration airflow, and two filters on the outside of the control box.
PRPCESS FILTER WING NUT ACCESS DOOR Figure 4-5. Process Filter Replacement Control Box Filter Replacement 1. Turn the dehumidifier off by placing the power switch on the OFF position. Remove the filter guard and filter media, as shown in Figure 4-6. The filter media may be cleaned with soap and water.
) Check there is enough space around the machine ) Check the connection pipe connected correctly ) Check voltage _________ V ________HZ ) Fuse size: 1 phase ______ A 3 phase _____ A 3. Checklist MACHINE NAME: DEHUMIDIFIER DAILY WEEK ITEM PORJECT ●...
5-1 TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX Troubleshooting procedures are provided in the form. Refer to the following table to determine which figure to refer to for the proper troubleshooting procedure. TROUBLE POSSIBLE REASON EXCLUSION METHOD SHOOTING E01 DEHUM PROBLE 1. Drying temperature probe is broken or loose contact. 1.
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TROUBLE POSSIBLE REASON EXCLUSION METHOD SHOOTING 1. Regen. contactor got stuck. 1. Check or replace the contactor. E07 REGEN TEMP 2. Regen. filter got stuck. 2. Clean the filter. HIGH 3. Regen. motor is broken. 3. Check or replace the regen. motor. 1.
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FX-100460 Code Description of Goods Q’ty No-fuse breaker BO-100EB 50A (w/trigging function) 1 PC Trigger Regen. blower contactor SC-E02PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Drying blower contactor SC-E02PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Regen. heater contactor SC-E04PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Drying heater contactor SC-E05PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Regen.
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Transformer 460V to 220V/150VA 1 PC Speed regulator TWT SS-22 1 PC Fuse base w/1A fuse 1 PC Buzzer PK-27A29EPQ (DC24V) 1 PC Switch (detect rotor)TL-0.5MC1 1 PC CH1+ Drying thermocouple+ 1 PC CH1- Drying thermocouple- 1 PC CH2+ Regen. thermocouple+ 1 PC CH2- Regen.
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FX-400460 Code Description of Goods Q’ty No-fuse breaker BO-100EB 100A (w/trigging function) 1 PC Trigger Regen. blower contactor SC-E02PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Drying blower contactor SC-E05PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Regen. heater contactor SC-E1PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Drying heater contactor SC-E3PM-C Coil 220V 1 PC Regen.
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Drying Filter (φ170*L300) TV-A32-0200170300 Air inlet port of regen. blower filter TM-HCD300-024A Ventilation filter 120*120 TV-A32-0101120120 Plastic frame TV-A19-01000010 LCD display TV-B01-HCD-HMI HMI film TM-HCD180-PH-047 HMI fixed plate TM-HCD180-PH-046 Front movable cover on top 2 TM-HCD180-PH-049 Blinds ventilation filter 105*105 TV-A32-010000105105 Cooling fan (AC220V) 120*120 TV-A28-0012001200...
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TWT motor 4IK 25RGN-C TV-A40-1TWT4IK25RGNC Snap for rotor TV-A29-14000001 Proximity switch TL-0.5MC1 TV-B02-210TL05MC1 Synchronous wheel 21 MM * 22 gears TV-A29-13000655-1 Dew point meter aluminum block TM-SRD-20190529-001 Dew point meter fixed clip LDJ-015 TM-LDJ-015 Dew point meter CDT210 TV-A29-202CDT210 CONTROL BOX DOOR FASTENER MS1000-5) S1B4502 TV-A18-001000-5-1 DEPTH:2MM Handwheel switch FG-21E U4...
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FX-400460 DESCRIPTION FORMAX ITEM-NO Front cover on bottom HCD300-008X Handle TV-A45-0000000120 Filter lid TM-HCD180-PH-026X REGEN Filter (φ170*L150) TV-A32-0200170150 Filter hopper body TM-HCD300-024 DRYING Filter (φ170*L300) TV-A32-0200170300 Air inlet port of regen. blower filter TM-HCD300-024A Ventilation filter 120*120 TV-A32-0101120120 Plastic frame TV-A19-01000010 LCD display TV-B01-HCD-HMI...
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