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EN - english Instructions for installation and operation Compressed air refrigeration dryer DRYPOINT RA VSD 3000-6000 eco ®...
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Dear customer, ® Thank you for deciding in favour of the DRYPOINT RA VSD 3000-6000 compressed-air refrigeration dryer. Please read these installation and operating instructions carefully before mounting and starting up the DRYPOINT ® RA VSD ® 6000-6000 and follow our directions. Perfect functioning of the DRYPOINT RA VSD 3000-6000 and thus reliable compressed-air drying can only be guaranteed when the provisions and notes stipulated here are strictly adhered to.
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Contents 1 Name plate 5 2 Safety instructions 5 Safety pictograms in accordance with DIN 4844 Signal words in accordance with ANSI Overview of the safety instructions 3 Proper use of the dryer 11 4 ...
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DRYPOINT® RA VSD 3000-3750 13.3.2 DRYPOINT® RA VSD 4000 13.3.3 DRYPOINT® RA VSD 5000 13.3.4 DRYPOINT® RA VSD 6000 Pos: 1 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Überschriften/1/Sicherheitshinweise @ 0\mod_1183637609261_6.doc @ 5365 DRYPOINT® RA VSD 3000-6000...
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This manual must be available at all times for future reference and is a constituent part of the dryer. If you have any questions regarding these installation and operating instructions, please contact BEKO TECHNOLOGIES.
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Do not operate with open cover (housing) Maintenance works or controlling measures must only be carried out by qualified personnel Do not smoke Note Pos: 4 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Gefahr Druckluft @ 0\mod_1184148143854_6.doc @ 577 ARIA Connection point compressed-air inlet LUFT...
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Safety instructions Works can be carried out by the operator of the plant, provided that they are skilled accordingly NOTE: Text that contains important specifications to be considered – does not refer to safety precautions. The device was carefully designed with particular attention paid to environmental protection: ...
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The user is responsible for the proper installation of the dryer. Non-observance of the instructions in the "Installation" chapter leads to the expiration of the guarantee. Improper installation may result in dangerous situations for the personnel and/or the device. os: 5 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Maßnahmen Druckluft BM @ 0\mod_1184148284291_6.doc @ 5icherheit/Gefahr Netzspannung @ 0\mod_1184148186948_6.doc @ 5794 Danger!
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Safety instructions Warning! Refrigerant leak! A refrigerant leak involves the danger of serious injury and damage to the environment. The compressed-air refrigeration dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gas/refrigerant. Installation, repair and maintenance works at the refrigeration system must only be carried out by certified skilled personnel (specialists).
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Safety instructions Note! Contaminated intake air! In normal condition (comply with ISO 8573.1 class 2.-3) we recommend the installation of C-Filters (e. g. CLEARPOINT S040CWT) upstream to the dryer. In case the intake air is strongly contaminated (ISO 8573.1 class 5.-4 or poorer quality), we recommend the installation of a fine filter (e.g.
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Pos: 15 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Überschriften/1/Ausschluss vom Anwendungsbereich @ 0\mod_1236003439359_6.doc @ 13709 Exclusion from a field of application Pos: 16 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung/BEKOMAT/Ausschluß Anwendung BM 31/32/33 @ 0\mod_1236003837511_6.doc @ 13736 Note! Improper use! The device is intended for the separation of water in compressed air.
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Transport ische Dokumentation/Überschriften/1/Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung @ 0\mod_1183637706293_6.doc @ 5383 Transport Check the packaging for visible loss or damage. If no visible damage can be ascertained, place the unit in close proximity to the place of installation and unpack the device. During this procedure, the dryer must always remain in an upright position. The components may be damaged when the unit is tilted or turned upside down.
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Installation Installation layout Air compressor Aftercooler Condensate separator Pre-Filter By-pass group Dryer Compressed air tank Final filter Condensate drain Dryer’s compressor and fan (air cooled) speed are adjusted to adapt power consumption to the dryer load. Although system is quite reactive, it cannot adapt its setting immediately to sudden load variation leading to dewpoint spikes/fluctuations.
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Installation Correction factors Correction factor for operating pressure modifications: Inlet air pressure psig barg Factor (F1) 0.79 0.91 1.00 1.07 1.13 1.18 1.23 1.27 Correction factor for ambient temperature modifications (Air-Cooled): Ambient temperature ºF ºC Factor (F2) 1.11 1.09 1.06 1.00 0.94 0.87...
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Installation Connection to the compressed air system Danger! Compressed air! All works must only be carried out by qualified skilled personnel. Never work on compressed-air systems which are under pressure. The operator or the user must ensure that the dryer is never operated with a pressure exceeding the maximum pressure value indicated on the name plate.
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Installation Minimum cooling water requirements (referred to Tube & Shell condenser) Temperature +15°C…+30°C (+59°F…+86°F) *1 Pressure 3…10 barg (43.5…145 psig) *2 Delivery pressure > 3 bar (43.5 psi) *2 *3 7.5…9.0 Total hardness 6.0…15 °dH Conductivity 10…1000 μS/cm Sulphates (SO <...
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Installation Electrical connections Danger! Supply voltage! The connection to the electric mains should only be carried out by qualified skilled personnel and must correspond to the legal provisions in force in your region. Before connecting the unit to the electrical supply, verify the data nameplate for the proper electrical information. Voltage tolerance is +/- 10%.
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Start-up Condensate drain Danger! Compressed air and condensate under pressure! The condensate is discharged at system pressure. The drain pipe needs to be secured. Never direct the condensate drain pipe at persons. The dryer comes already fitted with an electronic condensate drainer. Connect and properly fasten the condensate drain to a collecting plant or container.
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Start-up First start-up The method below should be applied during the first start-up, after longer downtimes or subsequent to maintenance works. The start-up must be carried out by certified skilled personnel. Processing sequence (observe Section 11.1 "Control panel") Ensure that all steps of the "Installation" chapter have been carried out. ...
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Start-up Start-up and shut down During short-term shut down (max. two to three days), it is advisable to leave the dryer and the control panel connected to the supply current circuit. Otherwise, it would be necessary at a restart of the dryer to wait two hours, until the oil in the compressor has reached the specified operating temperature.
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Technical data 10 Technical data 10.1 Technical data DRYPOINT RA VSD 3000 – 6000 3/460/60 DRYPOINT® RA VSD 3000-6000...
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Technical description 11 Technical description 11.1 Control panel The control panel illustrated below is the only dryer-operator interface. 1 - Main switch 2 - Electronic controller DMC55 11.2 Operation Operating principle - The dryer models described in this manual operate all on the same principle. The hot moisture laden air enters an air to air heat exchanger.
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Technical description 11.5 Refrigerating compressor The refrigerating compressor is the pump of the system, gas coming from the evaporator (low pressure side) is compressed up to the condensation pressure (high pressure side). Dryer is equipped with multiple compressors, of which one in variable speed. Variable speed compressor It is used a scroll fully hermetic compressor encapsulated with a BLDC (Brush Less Direct Current) motor which is the latest and most efficient technology available for this application.
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Technical description 11.10 Electronic Expansion Valve (EEV) The electronic expansion valve (EEV) is an expansion device which is composed by a valve body operated from a stepper motor. This component is managed from its driver according to heat exchanger superheating. This parameter is calculated from the driver using a temperature sensor BS and a pressure sensor BP installed at evaporator outlet refrigerant pipe.
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Technical description 11.15 DMC55 electronic control unit The DMC55 electronic control unit is a device which controls the dryer's functional processes, provides a dialogue interface for the operator, and consists of a power module within the control panel and a touch screen module positioned on the front panel of the dryer.
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Technical description 11.15.4 Chilling circuit process values 1- With the dryer operating press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to display the chilling circuit diagram and the dryer's instantaneous process values: T1 - BT1 probe - Dew point temperature T2 - BT2 probe - Air temperature at exchanger inlet T3 - BT3 probe - Temperature of refrigerant gas on compressor suction side T4 - BT4 probe - Temperature of refrigerant gas on compressor supply side...
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Technical description 14- Confirm your intention to stop the recording in progress with , or to exit the command Once you have finished recording, remove the USB drive as described in the section "Installing and removing the USB storage drive." 11.15.5 WARNING condition A WARNING is an irregular event that must be flagged to operators/maintenance technicians.
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Technical description Warning description Delay Reset BT1 probe - Dew point temperature T1 < 30.2°F 3 min T1 ≥ 32°F (0.0°C) Low temperature (-1.0°C) BT1 probe - Dew point temperature T1 > HdA Parameter Parameter High temperature parameter HdA-1K BT2 probe - Inlet air temperature Fault Flag Reset...
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Technical description 11.15.6 ALARM condition An ALARM is an irregular event that always causes the dryer to switch off to ensure the safety of operators and the machine. In the presence of an Alarm the status bar shows a description of the event and turns flashing red. In this condition it is not possible to clear the Alarm as the cause is still present.
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Technical description 11.15.7 Alarm history 1- With the stopped or operating dryer press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to display the history file for the last 50 stored Alarms. 3- Scroll through the list of Alarms using the cursor keys. Alarms are stored chronologically.
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Technical description 11.15.9 Compressor and fan drive process values 1- With the dryer operating press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to display the list of diagnostic values for the compressor drive ("VS Compr." tab). 3- Scroll through the list of values using the cursor keys. 4- Touch the "Fan"...
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Technical description 11.15.10 Electronic expansion valve process values 1- With the dryer operating press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to display the list of instantaneous process values for the electronic expansion valve. 3- Scroll through the list of values using the cursor keys. 4- Press to display the values log file of "SH"...
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Technical description 11.15.11 Energy saving data and operating hours 1- With the stopped or operating dryer press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to display the energy consumption / energy-saving data and the dryer's operating hours. NOTE The following operations should only be performed by qualified and trained personnel.
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Technical description 11.15.12 Remote start/stop, remote reset of Warnings/Alarms The power module of the controller is equipped with two digital inputs (DI6 and DI8, M10 connector) for the remote control of: - dryer RUN / STOP - RESET Warnings/Alarms NOTE Preliminary operations A-, B-, C-, D-, E- must only be performed by qualified and trained personnel.
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Technical description 11.15.15 RS485 MODBUS RTU communication port The control unit power model is provided with a communication port (M14 connector) for the remote dryer monitoring via a supervision system. Contact the manufacturer for further information . 11.15.16 Changing process user parameters 1- With the stopped or operating dryer press to access the dryer's menu.
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Technical description User parameters Factory Description Limits Scale setting Refrigerant compressor operating mode at low thermal load YES / NO YES = Cyclic operation ON-OFF NO = Continuous operation Local / Dryer control modes Remote / Local Modbus Dew point level -1…3 -1 = Performance;...
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Technical description Advanced parameters (service) Factory Description Limits Scale setting Warning/Alarm clearing YES = resetting only allowed locally YES / NO NO = resetting allowed locally and remotely [3]. With RbP = YES - Maximum number of local resets allowed 1…10 within the time frame defined in TtPR 0…24...
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Technical description 11.15.18 System settings and weekly timer 1- With the stopped or operating dryer press to access the dryer's menu. 2- Press to access the system settings. Then touch the screen at the function you want to change. You can change/update the following functions: - system language - Current date and time - date format (dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy)
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Technical description 11.16 Electronically level-controlled BEKOMAT condensate drain The electronically level-controlled BEKOMAT condensate drain is provided with a special condensate management which ensures that condensate is discharged safely and without an unnecessary loss of compressed air. This drain has a condensate collection container in which a capacitive sensor continuously monitors the liquid level.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12 Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.1 Checks and maintenance Certified skilled personnel Installation works must exclusively be carried out by authorised and qualified skilled personnel. Prior to undertaking any measures on the compressed-air refrigeration dryer, the certified skilled personnel shall read up on the device by carefully studying the operating instructions.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling EVERY 200 HOURS OR MONTHLY Clean the condenser using an air jet (max. 2 bar / 30 psig) inside out. Make sure not to damage the aluminium lamellae of the cooling package. Remove the filter of the electrical panel and clean the filter material with a jet of compressed air.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION The dryer is off. Check that the system is powered. The dryer doesn't Check the electric wiring. start Blown fuse (see FU1/FU2/FU3 on the electric diagram) of the auxiliary circuit - replace fuse and check the proper operation of the dryer.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION NOTE: Slightly negative DewPoint peaks usually occurs with low loads and when DewPoint refrigerant compressor is in ON/OFF (DCC=YES parameter), cyclic mode. low. The fan is always on – check that the BHP (air-cooled) pressure transducer is working properly. ...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION There is a gas refrigerant leak - contact a refrigeration engineer. Too The evaporating pressure measured with DMC55 and BLP pressure transducer is not correct. evaporating Please contact a refrigeration engineer to verify and compare the evaporating pressure value.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION Excessive thermal load – restore nominal conditions Too high The inlet air is too hot - restore nominal conditions. evaporating The room temperature is too high or the room air circulation is insufficient - provide proper pressure ventilation (air-cooled).
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION Blinking red status area: one or more alarms are active. The display shows the ID code and DMC55 electronic the description of the active alarm. controller with Steady red status area: one or more alarms need to be cleared.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling INV1 drive not powered - check that compressor KC1 remote switch or QC1 circuit breaker are working correctly / are active. Check the drive correct wiring Interrupted cable data connection - check the cable connection between the two modules or replace the cable (M15 connector).
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling A KD 012 - Short Circuit_AL-016: Short-circuit on compressor or compressor terminals / connections Check and correct short-circuit on drive - compressor connection cables A KD 014 - Mains Phase Loss_AL-004: Missing input power phase or voltage imbalance too high Check supply voltage ...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling A FD 009 - Fan driver overloaded_AL-009: More than 100% load for too long the room temperature is too high - restore nominal conditions. condenser cleaning or any obstruction to the fan ventilation (condenser ducting is not permitted).
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling Current peak, over limit - check power connetions A FDn 010 Peak Current - check the stability of power supply - replace the fan Fan fault A FDn 011 Fan Alarm - replace the fan Power board error.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION Blinking orange status area: one or more alarms are active. The touch screen display shows Electronic the ID code and description of the active alarm. controller DMC55 Steady orange status area: one or more alarms need to be cleared.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.3 Spare parts Spare parts list is printed on a dedicated sticker applied inside the dryer. On this sticker each spare part is identified with its ID Number and related Spare Part Number. Here below the cross reference table between ID Numbers and exploded drawings Ref.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.4 Maintenance operation on the refrigeration circuit Caution! Refrigerant! Maintenance and repair works at refrigeration systems must only be carried out by certified refrigerating engineers only in accordance with the local provisions. The total amount of refrigerant in the system must be collected for recycling purposes, resource recovery or disposal.
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Attachments 13 Attachments Exploded views – List of components Alu-Dry module Oil separator Insulation material Electrical panel filter Refrigerant pressure switch HPS Front panel Compressor MC1 VS Back panel Compressor MC2 – MC3 FIX Right lateral panel Condenser (Air-Cooled) Left lateral panel Condenser fan (Air-Cooled) Cover Filter dryer...
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Attachments Electric diagrams – List of components Compressor VS Refrigerant Low pressure transducer MC2 – 3 Compressor FIX High pressure switch Compressor crankcase heater EHGBV Electronic by-pass valve Condensers fans EEVn Electronic Expansion Valve MV1 – 2 Condensers fans (only DP RA VSD 6000) EEV temperature sensor DMC55 –...
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Original operating instructions in English. Subject to technical changes / errors excepted. DRYPOINT_RA_VSD_3000-6000_manual_en_2022_04 74MD0060A5-EN_00...
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