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H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR
USER MANUAL
TECH SUPPORT
Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand:
techsupport@vicidbs.com
USA, Canada, Central & South America:
techsupportusa@vicidbs.com
Italy
service@vicidbs.com
www.vicidbs.com
VICI AG INTERNATIONAL
Parkstrasse 2
CH-6214 Schenkon
Switzerland
tel: 41 41 925-6200
fax: 41 41 925-6201
web: www.vicidbs.com
Version 1.00.0000
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- Page 1 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR USER MANUAL www.vicidbs.com TECH SUPPORT VICI AG INTERNATIONAL Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia & New Zealand: Parkstrasse 2 techsupport@vicidbs.com CH-6214 Schenkon USA, Canada, Central & South America: Switzerland techsupportusa@vicidbs.com tel: 41 41 925-6200 Italy fax: 41 41 925-6201 service@vicidbs.com...
- Page 2 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com IMPRINT All information and notes in this manual have been compiled taking into account applicable standards and regulations, the state of the art and many years of experience. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage due to:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................ 5 TARGET GROUP ......................... 5 PURPOSE OF THIS USER MANUAL ................... 5 WARRANTY CONDITIONS .................... 5 REPRESENTATION CONVENTIONS .................. 5 ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS .................... 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ...................... 7 INTENDED USE ........................ 8 DESIGN OPTIONS ...................... 8 TECHNICAL DATA ........................ 10 AMBIENT CONDITIONS .................... 10 STANDARD VERSION ...................... 10... - Page 4 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 10.1.3 PERIPHERAL MONITOR SCREEN ................ 31 10.1.4 CELL MODULE MONITOR SCREEN ................ 32 10.2 LOCK SCREEN........................ 33 10.3 MONITOR SCREEN IN POWER SAVING MODE .............. 33 10.4 EVENT HISTORY....................... 34 10.5 DIAGNOSTICS ........................ 35 10.6 SETTINGS ......................... 36 10.7 WARNING SIGNALS...................... 37 10.8 RESET .......................... 39 10.9...
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Page 5: Introduction
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com INTRODUCTION Target group This document is intended for the following persons: Trained operating staff Purpose of this user manual This user manual serves to ensure that the hydrogen generator is used safely and in accordance with its in- tended purpose. -
Page 6: Additional Documents
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Additional documents The supplied documentation is compiled individually for each customer according to the order confirma- tion. The following documents are part of the scope of delivery: User manual with EC declaration of conformity Test sheet / test report Declaration of Conformity Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 7: Product Overview
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com PRODUCT OVERVIEW The VICI Multi-Liter Hydrogen Generator is used in a wide variety of industries and production processes. It is designed to generate hydrogen from water and supply it as needed for industrial processes. Its auto- matic drying system ensures the high purity of the hydrogen. -
Page 8: Intended Use
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Nameplate Manufactured by VICI AG International Parkstrasse 2 CH-6214 Schenkon, Switzerland HV-H2 DB-HV9-DP-EU Model: Artikel No. 3x 400VAC 3LNPE 8.2kVA 50/60Hz Power: Input: (cosφ >0.8) 16A Max. 23A10A002 S/N: Complies with IEC/EN 61010-1 READ THE MANUAL... - Page 9 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com The H generator power and gas purity are different with or without a dryer. ITEM NUMBER GENERATOR POWER VERSION DB-HV4.5-EU Valve without PSA dryer DB-HV4.5-D-EU 4.5 l/min Valve with PSA dryer DB-HV4.5-P-EU 4.75 without PSA Pump without PSA dryer DB-HV4.5-DP-EU...
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Page 10: Technical Data
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com TECHNICAL DATA Ambient conditions Operating temperature °C (°F) 10 … 35 (50 … 95) Humidity < 80% Rh, non-condensing Atmospheric pressure 750 ... 1150 hPa External vibrations < 0.05 g / 25 Hz Standard version 0.5m 0.5m Dimensioning distances Distance to wall / to other devices 0.5 m... -
Page 11: Models And Specifications
Input °C (°F) Automatic shutdown - internal/external hydrogen leaks, overpressure and water shortage Emergency stop Safety Continuous measurement of H2 concentration in oxygen Control of water flow Oxygen monitoring (enrichment) 7" LCD touch screen with operating parameters, system status, safety Display... - Page 12 SPECIFICATIONS HV 4.5 HV 9 HV 13.5 HV 18 Stored H2 in system Stored hydrogen: < 1 l at max. 24 bar (348 psig) Dimensions 496W x 846H x 880D (19.5W x 33.3H x 34.6D) mm (inches) Weight kg (lbs) ~109 (240)
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Page 13: Safety
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com SAFETY Warnings Warning notices are identified by symbols and are introduced by signal words that express the extent of the hazard. HAZARD Danger This safety warning indicates a hazard that will lead to serious physical injury or death. - Page 14 The housing must not be covered and the ventilation slots must not be blocked. "H2-Vent" must be vented. Otherwise hydrogen will escape into the room. It must be ensured that this line cannot be closed. It must remain open, e.g. no icing.
- Page 15 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com WARNING Risk of injury due to improper handling Due to the weight and inertia of the generator, improper handling may result in injury or damage to the generator. Always wear safety shoes when moving the generator.
- Page 16 (not the storage temperature) (see Models and specifications [} 11]). "H2-Vent" must be vented. Otherwise hydrogen will escape into the room. It must be ensured that this line cannot be closed. It must remain open, e.g. no icing. Version 1.00.0000...
- Page 17 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com NOTICE Material damage due to improper cleaning Cleaning agents can attack the housing and damage the display. A dirty housing may be impede heat dissipation. The device may only be wiped dry. Soiling of the housing must be avoided or removed immediately.
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Page 18: Personal Protective Equipment
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Personal protective equipment To minimize health hazards, the following personal protective equipment must be worn during work: Personal protective equipment Safety shoes Protective gloves Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 19: Transport
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com TRANSPORT Transport conditions Transport temperature °C (°F) 4 … 45 (39 … 113) Humidity < 90% Rh, non-condensing Vibrations < 1 g External vibrations < 0.2 g / 5 Hz Device position Horizontal Safety note To minimize health hazards, the following personal protective equipment must be worn during work:... -
Page 20: Handling
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com NOTICE Original packaging Keep the original packaging in case of a return. Handling Forklift truck transport Before each transport, empty the water tank using the water connection on the rear of the device. Only transport the device in the original transport box. -
Page 21: Installation
The edge distance must be observed, see Standard version [} 10]. "H2-Vent" must be vented. Otherwise hydrogen will escape into the room. It must be ensured that the line cannot be closed. It must remain open, e.g. no icing. NOTICE Damage to property due to cold The hydrogen generator can be permanently damaged at temperatures below zero. -
Page 22: Electrical Installation
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com NOTICE Installation location and conditions To avoid possible malfunctions or damage to property, the generator must be placed and con- nected in accordance with the regulations. Always check the local safety regulations before setting up the generator. -
Page 23: Gas And Water Connections
(not the storage temperature) (see Models and specifications [} 11]). "H2-Vent" must be vented. Otherwise hydrogen will escape into the room. It must be ensured that this line cannot be closed. It must remain open, e.g. no icing. Gas and water connections... -
Page 24: Initial Start-Up
(not the storage temperature) (see Models and specifications [} 11]). "H2-Vent" must be vented. Otherwise hydrogen will escape into the room. It must be ensured that this line cannot be closed. It must remain open, e.g. no icing. Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 25: Starting The Device
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com STARTING THE DEVICE Preparation Switching on and off Switch on fuses at the rear of the generator. Check whether the emergency stop button is still pressed. Switching on Press and hold the on/off button for about 2 seconds until it lights up blue. - Page 26 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Wait ð The screen indicates the status of the startup process via a progress bar. ð The operating system is started. ð After the diagnostics are finished, the device goes into standby mode. No H production is taking place yet.
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Page 27: Start Hydrogen Production
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com START HYDROGEN PRODUCTION Wait until the water infill is complete. ð The dashboard shows the status of water infill with a progress bar. ð The duration for water infill may vary. During initial startup, when the water tank is completely empty, it takes up to 10 minutes. - Page 28 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com (Stop button 7). Press the Start button ð The cooling process starts and lasts up to 10 minutes. w The device starts H production. Version 1.00.0000...
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Page 29: Operation
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 10 OPERATION User interfaces 10.1 10.1.1 Dashboard Dashboard Dashboard Event history Process status Diagnostics Control panel Water status Information System status Total H production Electrical power Measured outlet pressure Desired outlet pressure Progress bar in % for e.g. water intake,... -
Page 30: Control Screen
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 10.1.2 Control Screen Control Screen Overview Operating time Total H production flow rate Max. outlet pressure Dirty water limit Ambient hydrogen concentration Hydrogen concentration dilution tube Oxygen concentration dilution tube FPGA status Additional information Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 31: Peripheral Monitor Screen
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 10.1.3 Peripheral Monitor Screen Peripheral system overview PSA pressure input PSA pressure output PSA status PSA elapsed time Water conductivity Water temperature Cartridge life Additional information Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 32: Cell Module Monitor Screen
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 10.1.4 Cell module monitor screen Peripheral system overview Cell voltage Cell current Cell temperature Gas-liquid separator pressure Pre-dryer (system) temperature flow Fan speed Power Water flow Additional information Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 33: Lock Screen
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Lock screen 10.2 Lock screen Progress bar in % for H flow rate Process status Measured outlet pressure The lock screen is configurable and appears by default after 2 minutes of no action. Touch the lock screen (in default mode) to return to the dashboard. -
Page 34: Event History
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Event history 10.4 Dashboard Press the event history button. Event History to see all current and past warnings and errors 2. Tap the up and down buttons Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 35: Diagnostics
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Diagnostics 10.5 Dashboard Select the diagnostics button. Diagnostics Software status Peripheral system Control system Cell module 1 Cell module 2 Cell module 3 Cell module 4 Select one of the four cell modules to display the current consumption data. -
Page 36: Settings
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Select the button of Control Screen [} 30] to display the current consumption data. Select the button of the peripheral board Peripheral Monitor Screen [} 31] to display the current con- sumption data. Select the button of the control board Cell module monitor screen [} 32]... -
Page 37: Warning Signals
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com External pressure Configuration Out Processing status symbol Entered value Current value Value change confirmation Warning signals 10.7 Warning Warning Warning symbol Event ID and error number Description/remedy Version 1.00.0000... - Page 38 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com The display appears when there is a malfunction that must be rectified soon. The device continues to run. Information on the individual malfunctions can be found in the chapter Error at main processor, controller module [} 43].
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Page 39: Reset
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Reset 10.8 Dashboard control panel Select the control panel button. Reset Briefly tap the Reset icon to perform a reset. Version 1.00.0000... -
Page 40: Switching Off The Generator
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Switching off the generator 10.9 Dashboard control panel Select the control panel button. Switching off Briefly tap the power icon to switch off the generator. ð The screen shows the switch-off process with a progress bar. -
Page 41: On/Off Button
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Switching off the device w When the process is complete, the yellow outlined circle next to the progress bar will appear com- pletely yellow. Activate the fuse on the back of the generator to disconnect the power. -
Page 42: Emergency Stop
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Troubleshooting As an alternative to resetting via the display, see Reset [} 39], press button if an error occurs. w A reset is performed. Switching off To switch off in the event of a display malfunction, press button for 10 seconds. -
Page 43: Faults
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 11 FAULTS In case of malfunctions, contact your local VICI partner. Note the number of the error message shown on the display in advance so that you can inform the service technician. Malfunctions in general 11.1... - Page 44 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com EVENT ID ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION / REMEDY A fatal error has occurred. Try to correct the problem and A fatal error occurred. Try to solve restart the generator. the issue and restart the generator.
- Page 45 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com EVENT ID ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION / REMEDY The hydrogen generator was The hydrogen generator was stopped due to an error in the water stopped due to an error in the water supply. 105, 106, supply.
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Page 46: Internal Errors
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com EVENT ID. ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION / REMEDY An unknown error has occurred. Unknown error occurred. Please con- Please contact your local service tact your local service partner if this 0xFF... partner if this event occurs fre-... -
Page 47: Module Error
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 11.2.3 Module error Danger situation EVENT ID ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION / REMEDY A fatal error occurred while access- A fatal internal error has occurred. ing parameters on flash memory. The memory of an IO board is cor- Contact your local service partner 0x01... - Page 48 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Warning EVENT ID ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT DESCRIPTION / REMEDY Warning Contact your local service partner 0xA0... 10, 11 Warning and specify the event ID and error number Reserved space / standard error EVENT ID ERROR NO. DISPLAY TEXT...
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Page 49: Maintenance
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 12 MAINTENANCE Maintenance intervals 12.1 With proper care and maintenance, your hydrogen generator will provide years of trouble-free service. Maintenance work may only be carried out by official VICI partners. Exceptions are noted in the table be- low. - Page 50 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Press quick-release fastener 4. Remove connections 3. Removing plug-in connections Carefully pull out the cartridge 5. Removing the cartridge Carefully insert the new cartridge 5. Inserting the cartridge Version 1.00.0000...
- Page 51 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Reinsert connections 3. The connection position is not important, as the cartridge can be rotated as required. ð The quick-release fastener engages. Mounting plug-in connections Fasten cover with the knurled screws incl. washer 1. Mounting the cover...
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Page 52: Disposal / Storage
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 13 DISPOSAL / STORAGE The VICI devices must be disposed of in accordance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU and the applicable local regulations. Improper disposal may have a detrimental effect on the environment and health. NOTICE Material damage due to improper storage Improper storage of the device can lead to material damage. - Page 53 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Remove battery on board to dispose of it. Close cover again. Version 1.00.0000...
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Page 54: Spare Parts
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 14 SPARE PARTS Spare parts orders 14.1 ARTICLE NO. SPARE PART AVAILABLE FROM DB-10600-2 Cartridge Official VICI partner DB-5000-0491 Gas Sensor Board Official VICI partner DB-5000-0219 Refill pump Official VICI partner DB-5000-0184 Refill valve Official VICI partner... -
Page 55: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com 15 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby declare that the equipment listed below has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the guidelines and standards listed below. Applied directives: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the restriction... - Page 56 H2 MULTI-LITER GENERATOR www.vicidbs.com Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-4-6:2014 Part 4-6: Test and measurement methods - Immunity to conducted distur- bances induced by radio-frequency fields EN 61000-6-2:2019 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) EN 61000-6-4:2019 Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments...
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