Dri-Air Industries Arid-X 150 FM Operating Manual

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ADC ADVANCED DRYER CONTROL - Arid-X 150-300 FM
Hopper Ban
OPERATING MANUAL
Contents
FM DRYERS ................................................................................................................... 2
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ....................................................................................... 5
QUICK START-UP GUIDE .............................................................................................. 6
DRYER OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................................ 7
PART LIST ...................................................................................................................... 9
ADVANCED DRYER CONTROLS GUIDE .................................................................... 11
MAIN OPERATING SCREEN: ...................................................................................... 11
MENU INSTRUCTIONS: ............................................................................................... 11
TO START DRYER: ...................................................................................................... 12
TO SET TEMPERATURE: ............................................................................................ 12
MAIN MENU SELECTIONS .......................................................................................... 13
MAIN MENU SELECTIONS .......................................................................................... 14
MENU DEFINITIONS: ................................................................................................... 17
OTHER FEATURES: ..................................................................................................... 19
SETTINGS: ................................................................................................................... 20
ERROR MESSAGES: ................................................................................................... 21
TEMPERATURE SETBACK THEORY .......................................................................... 22
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ADC ADVANCED DRYER CONTROL – Arid-X 150-300 FM Hopper Ban OPERATING MANUAL Contents FM DRYERS ........................2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ..................5 QUICK START-UP GUIDE ....................6 DRYER OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............7 PART LIST ........................9 ADVANCED DRYER CONTROLS GUIDE ..............11 MAIN OPERATING SCREEN: ..................
  • Page 2: Fm Dryers

    FM DRYERS FEATURES: The FM series dryers are the traditional dryer and hopper where the dryer is on the floor positioned next to the molding machine and the hopper is mounted on top of the molding machine. They are ideal where floor space is limited and material changes are infrequent. The FM dryer series utilize the ARID-X dual bed design that provides a constant supply of dry air to the material hopper.
  • Page 3 that your hopper is adequately sized for your usage rate and is kept filled, to ensure that you have sufficient time to dry the material. ADC Advanced Dryer Controls The ARID-X series can be supplied with the Advanced Dryer Control (ADC), while the HP4-X series is only available with the SmartTouch Controls (STC).
  • Page 5: Installation Procedure

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Electrical Connection: Open electrical access door on the front of the machine by turning the disconnect off and turning the lower clamping screw 1/2 turn counterclockwise. Locate the disconnect by following the operating handle down to the electrical panel. Insert the incoming power cable or conduit through the hole provided on the side of the machine.
  • Page 6: Quick Start-Up Guide

    QUICK START-UP GUIDE Operating this unit is very simple. Once the dryer is connected to the facility power supply, the unit can be started by turning the disconnect handle located in the upper right-hand corner of the electrical panel enclosure to the ON position and pressing the POWER button on the Control Panel Key Pad.
  • Page 7: Dryer Operation Trouble Shooting

    DRYER OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING The Advanced Dryer Controls were designed for quick diagnosis of problems. .The following steps should be done before proceeding with other diagnostic steps. Alarm codes that occur on the ADC controls are further detailed in the controls section of this manual.
  • Page 8 Operating Conditions: Check the process temperature. It should not be set below 140° F (60° C) because the unit will go into high temp alarm. If the temp exceeds the set point check the following: 1. Remove the hose from the top of the hopper to check air flow. There should be air flow out of the hopper with a suction on the hose.
  • Page 9: Part List

    PART LIST Description Part # Amount Blower 150 CFM 81345 Blower 200 CFM 81346 Blower 300 CFM 81347 Valve Zone 2.5” 83752 Hose 2.5” HI Temp 81223 Sensor RH ADC Control 85374 Clamp V-band Wide 13 ¼” long 87312 Clamp V-band Std 13 ¼” long 82197 Filter Element 50-300 CFM 81331...
  • Page 10 Description Part # Amount Overload 2.4-4.0 85362 Relay SS 40A 480V 2P 85364 15-32 VDC Holder Fuse Cube 35- 85795 Contactor 40A 600V 85860 24VDC Fuse Cube 35A 85892 Bussmann Module 24V Light Amber 86806 OPTIONAL Module Base Short 86811 OPTIONAL Stackable Switch Disconnect 63A...
  • Page 11: Advanced Dryer Controls Guide

    ADVANCED DRYER CONTROLS GUIDE Dryer MAIN OPERATING SCREEN: Process 180F Indicates Dryer is on.............. Setpoint (180) *Indicates Setback is Turned On Dewpoint -45 Z1H Indicates Dryer is operating at 180 °F........Dryer Process 180F Setpoint (180) Dewpoint -45 Z1H Indicates Dryer is in setback mode Dryer with a new setting of (180 °F)..........
  • Page 12: To Start Dryer

    15 second delay This will happen automatically after a in any screen. TO START DRYER: Turn power on using disconnect. Dri-Air Industries Screen will show: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dryer is OFF Check for correct day and time. Time: Mon 09:42:05 Press Start Initializing Dryer Please Wait .
  • Page 13: Main Menu Selections

    MAIN MENU SELECTIONS Main Menu Set Process Temp Set temperature at hopper............↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Enable or disable temperature setback Main Menu Adjust delta Setback Setup Adjust setback temperature inhibit time........↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Set /Start and /Stop time per day.
  • Page 14: Main Menu Selections

    View event log. View temperatures..............MAIN MENU SELECTIONS Main Menu Main Menu Setback Setup Set Process Temp ↑ or ↓ to Scroll ↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Use Enter to select Process Temp = ___ Enter password Key in new value Then press Enter Enter key to accept...
  • Page 15 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS (cont.) Main Menu Main Menu Alarm Setup Seven Day Timer ↑ or ↓ to Scroll ↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Use Enter to select Main>7Day Menu Setup Sunday ↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Start Time Stop Main>Alarm Menu...
  • Page 16 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS (cont.) Main Menu Main Menu Diagnostics System Setup ↑ or ↓ to Scroll ↑ or ↓ to Scroll Use Enter to select Use Enter to select Main>Diag Menu Select F or C Main>System Menu This will show the View Event Log Press 1 to turn F Degrees F or C,...
  • Page 17: Menu Definitions

    MENU DEFINITIONS: 1. Set Process Temp This screen allows the operator to easily change the process temperature. 2. Setback Setup For those dryers with the setback option, this screen allows the operator to activate the setback option and to enter the setback delta from the process temperature for the setback temperature.
  • Page 18 • Closed loop loader fill time (With optional closed loop loader) • Loader Delay time (With optional closed loop loader) 6. Factory Setup This section is reserved for factory settings and can only be accessed by a password. If settings need to be changed in the field, consult one of our servicemen to make the necessary changes.
  • Page 19: Other Features

    OTHER FEATURES: Blower Error If for any reason the phasing of the incoming power is incorrect, the blower will run in the wrong direction causing the dryer to malfunction. If the blower direction is not correct, the dryer will shut down and an error will be displayed. This condition can occur upon installation or when moved within the plant.
  • Page 20: Settings

    SETTINGS: Temperature: Set the process temperature by either pressing the “TEMP SET” button or “MENU” button. High Temp Alarm Delta: Press the “MENU” button and then arrow down to the ALARM MENU. Press enter to access setting. Enter a new delta using the keypad and press ENTER. Remember this setting is a delta above the set temperature and not an actual temperature.
  • Page 21: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES: There are a few conditions that will cause an alarm condition. Check the following areas: • Clean or replace return air filter. Turn off the dryer while cleaning! Blockage in this area will affect the performance of the dryer and may cause an alarm. •...
  • Page 22: Temperature Setback Theory

    “Blower Alarm” If for any reason the phasing of the incoming power is incorrect, the blower will run in the wrong direction causing the dryer to malfunction. If the blower direction is not correct, the dryer will shut down and an error will be displayed. This condition can occur upon installation or when moved within the plant.
  • Page 23 The Setback Inhibit setting is the time in minutes to dry the material before the setback can be initiated. The setting has a range of 10 to 360 minutes and is factory set for 120 minutes. The inhibit time is started when the hopper is turned on, a new drying temperature is entered, or the setback option has been selected.
  • Page 24 Please consult Dri-Air for product dimensions as this is a model representation.

This manual is also suitable for:

Arid-x 300 fmArid-x 200 fm

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