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Electric Gas Cooler Series EC ® Instruction Manual Version 1.02.00...
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Dear customer, Thank you for buying our product. In this instruction manual you will find all necessary information about this M&C product. The information in the instruction manual is fast and easy to find, so you can start using your M&C product right after you have read the manual.
Content General information............................5 Declaration of conformity ..........................5 Safety instructions ............................6 Warranty ................................6 Used terms and signal indications......................... 7 Introduction ..............................9 Serial number ......................................... 9 Application ..............................10 Technical Data..............................11 For basic cooler ECM without heat exchanger ..........................11 Options for basic cooler ECM ..................................
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List of illustrations Figure 1 Type plate ........................................9 Figure 2 Application example of the ECM ..............................10 Figure 3 ECM-2G ........................................12 Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the heat exchanger function ...................... 14 Figure 5 Gas and condensate connections .............................. 15 Figure 6 Electrical sockets alarm contact..............................
Head Office M&C TechGroup Germany GmbH Rehhecke 79 40885 Ratingen Germany Telephone: 02102 / 935 - 0 Fax: 02102 / 935 - 111 E - mail: info@mc-techgroup.com www.mc-techgroup.com GENERAL INFORMATION The product described in this instruction manual has been built and tested in our production facility. All M&C products are packed to be shipped safely.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please take care of the following basic safety procedures when mounting, starting up or operating this equipment: • Read this operating manual before starting up and use of the equipment. The information and warnings given in this operating manual must be heeded. •...
USED TERMS AND SIGNAL INDICATIONS The ‘Danger’ warning sign indicates that death, serious injury and/or significant material damage will be the consequence, if the appropriate precautions should not be taken. Danger The ‘Warning’ warning sign indicates that death, serious injury or damage to property may occur if the relevant precautionary measures are not observed.
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Hot surface! Contact may cause burn! Do not touch! Caution, risk of being crushed due to rotating parts. Do not open the device. Use personal protective equipment (PPE). Wear protective gloves! Working with chemicals, sharp objects or extremely high temperatures requires wearing protective gloves.
INTRODUCTION The M&C cooler ECM is used for applications where interfering moisture loading in the sample gas is to be expected. By lowering to a very low stable dew point, condensation is prevented in the analyzer and a fluctuating measurement value due to water vapour cross sensitivities or volumetric errors is avoided. SERIAL NUMBER The type plate with the serial number is located on the right side of the cooler housing (wall-mount).
APPLICATION Figure 2 shows a typical example of an application for installation of an ECM gas cooler unit. ECM-1 +5°C Sample gas IN [41 °F] Test gas IN Alternative to peristaltic pump: Collecting vessel Figure 2 Application example of the ECM ...
TECHNICAL DATA FOR BASIC COOLER ECM WITHOUT HEAT EXCHANGER Version ECM-1 Version ECM-2 Gas cooler series EC Part No. for 240 V, 50-60 Hz 02K7500X* 02K7510X* Part No. for 120 V, 50-60 Hz 02K7500Xa* 02K7510Xa* Amount of possible heat exchangers 1 heat exchanger 2 heat exchangers Sample outlet dew point...
The cooler ECM is equally suitable for wall installation. The depth of the housing of the cooler is 270 mm [≈ 10.6"] (316 mm [≈ 12.4"] with optional mounted peristaltic pumps). On the upper side of the cooler housing you will see the cut outs for 1 or 2 heat exchangers. Sample gas enters and leaves the heat exchangers by the correspondingly connections on the upper part of the heat exchangers (see chapter 8.
Sample Sample Cooling block +5 °C [41 °F] Condensate OUT Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the heat exchanger function RECEPTION AND STORAGE The ECM gas cooler is a complete pre-installed unit. Carefully inspect the ECM and any special accessories included with it immediately on arrival by removing them from the packing and checking for missing articles against the packing list! Check the items for any damage in transit and, if required, inform the shipping insurance company immediately of the damage found! The cooler must be stored in a weather protected frost-free area!
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The ECM cooler is suitable for wall mounting. The operating position for this cooler is exclusively vertical. This is the only way to ensure proper separation and removal of condensate in the heat exchangers. During transport and installation, the cooler must always be stood up with the transport feet positioned Note underneath so that the oil in the closed compressor circuit cannot run out of the compressor case.
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Do not mix up the hose connections; the inlet and outlet connections of the heat exchangers are marked with arrows; Ensure that the connections are sealed adequately; Note To ensure free removal of the condensate, ensure that the listed diameters for the condensate removal lines are not reduced! Ensure that the connections are sealed adequately by noting the following: Borosilicate glass heat exchangers with connections GL18-6 respectively GL25-12 (standard)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Incorrect mains voltage can destroy the device: When connecting the device, make sure that the mains voltage is correct as specified on the type plate! Caution Attention must be paid to the requirements of IEC 364 (DIN VDE 0100) when setting high-power electrical units with nominal voltages of up to 1000 V, together with the associated standards and stipulations.
Use the following procedure to connect the mains line and the signal lines: 1. Loosen the screws (7 pieces) of the cooler top and remove the cooler top. Pull the cable through the two cable glands with a clamping range of 6-12 mm in the bottom of the cooler. Connect the mains cable (3 x 1 mm²/AWG 17) to X1 according to the wiring diagram.
CLOSING DOWN The location for the cooler must remain frost-free, even when the unit has been switched off! If the cooler unit is putting out of action for a short time no particular measures need Note to be taken. We recommend sweeping the cooler with inert gas or ambient air while the unit is putting out of action for a longer time.
MAINTENANCE The safety instructions specific to the plant and process are to be consulted prior to any maintenance work! Dangerous voltage! It is necessary to take the gas cooler off the mains before any assembly, maintenance Danger and repair work is carried out! The ECM cooler does not require any special maintenance intervals.
18.2 CLEANING THE FINS OF THE CONDENSER Dust on the fins of the condenser reduces the cooling capacity. Therefore it is necessary to clean the fins from time to time. The following steps are recommended: 1. Shut off the gas flow; 2.
Peristaltic pump is under pressure! Do not open housing! A peristaltic pump might be part of a system, which is under pressure. Check pressure before opening peristaltic pump, and adjust pressure to atmospheric pressure. Flexible tube, conveying belt, contact pulleys and contact springs are the only parts of the pump subject to wear. They are simple to change.
18.3.2 CHANGING THE PUMP TUBING 1 Conveying belt 2 S-bolt 3 Pump tubing with connectors 4 Contact pulley 5 Springs Figure 8 Changing the pump tubing For changing the pump tubing please proceed as follows: 1. Unplug the pump from the mains voltage. The device needs to be voltage free. Open tube connections at the pump;...
Figure 9 Different pump tube sizes 18.3.3 CHANGING CONTACT PULLEYS AND SPRINGS While mounting, make sure that the center of rotation and the driver are aligned. Use genuine spare parts only! Note Follow these instructions to change the contact pulley and springs: 1.
6. Dismount roller axes and change contact pulleys. Take care that axes are not worn out by the springs and have damaged the dent at the axes front end. In case of abrasion the axes have to be changed (see Figure 11).
18.3.4 REASSEMBLY OF THE DRIVER Reassemble the driver in reverse order: 1. Insert the roll carrier back into the pump head 2. Push the pump head with the roll carrier onto the motor shaft 3. Tighten the nuts of the pump head fastening (SW 5.5) While mounting, make sure that the center of rotation and the roll carrier (driver) are aligned.
OPERATING OF THE BUILT-IN ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER New electronic temperature controllers were installed in the housing of the ECM cooler effective April 2022 and June 2023. All built-in temperature controllers are factory set to the following values: Gas outlet dew point 5 °C, alarm window 3 °C and hysteresis 1 °C.
19.1.1 CHANGING THE SET VALUE To change the set value the P-button has to be pushed in for < 2 sec. The default value of 5 °C [41 °F] appears. With the two arrow buttons the value can be changed. This value should not be adjusted lower than +1 °C [33.8 °F], because otherwise the heat exchanger will freeze up.
19.3.1 CHANGING THE SETPOINT The temperature controller needs to be unlocked, before changing the setpoint. To unlock the device, first press the OK key for about 3 seconds. The display changes to a flashing "000". Then enter the PIN code "017" with the arrow keys and confirm the entry with OK. The display jumps back to the temperature view.
Error Possible reason Check/Repair Compressor does not work Compressor defective; Send the cooler for repair; Motor protection switch defective PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE At the end of the life cycle of our products, it is important to take care of the appropriate disposal of obsolete electrical and non-electrical devices.
SPARE PARTS LIST Wear, tear and replacement part requirements depend on specific operating conditions. The recommended quantities are based on experience and they are not binding. Electric gas cooler ECM (C) Consumable parts (R) Recommended spare parts (S) Spare parts Recommended quantity being in operation [years] Part No.
Peristaltic pump SR25.2 (C) Consumable parts (R) Recommended spare parts (S) Spare parts Recommended quantity being in operation [years] Part No. Indication (see figure 8 for numbering in bold) C/R/S 90P1007 Tubing set 3 SR25 with PVDF-tube connectors 4/6 mm, standard 90P1020 Driver SR25, complete 90P1010...
Risk rank or required Risk value performance level Low risk Starting point High risk Severity of injury: S1 = 1 = minor (reversible injury) S2 = 2 = serious (irreversible injury, death) Frequency and duration: F1 = 1 = infrequent or short exposure to hazard F2 = 2 = frequent (more than once per hour/shift) Possibility of preventing or limiting the damage P1 = 1 = possible...
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Caution glass Risk rank - group A The product contains glass components. In general, for electrical and mechanical work on the product, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the risk assessment. Caution hot surfaces Risk rank group A The temperature inside the product can be higher than >...
Caution crushing hazard Risk rank group A The work must be performed by trained personnel only. This applies to products weighing less than < 40 kg [≈ 88.2 lbs]: The product can be transported by 1 to 2 person(s). The instructions for appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be observed.
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