SMC Networks IDFA60-23-F Series Original Instructions Manual

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Refrigerated Air Dryer

[Low GWP Refrigerant Air Dryer]

This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product. Only

those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or

have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products are qualified to perform

installation and operation.

Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer.

Original Instructions

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MODEL / Series / Product Number

IDFA60-23-*F* , IDFA70-23-*F*

IDFA80-23-*F* , IDFA90-23-*F*

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Page 1 DOC1103000-1 Original Instructions PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series / Product Number [Low GWP Refrigerant Air Dryer] IDFA60-23-*F* , IDFA70-23-*F* IDFA80-23-*F* , IDFA90-23-*F* This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product. Only those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products are qualified to perform installation and operation.
Page 2 Foreword Thank you for purchasing SMC’s refrigerated air dryer (hereinafter referred to as the “product”). For safety and long life of the product, be sure to read this Operation Manual (hereinafter referred to as the “manual”) and clearly understand the contents. ●...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
DOC1103000 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instructions ............1-1 Before Using Air Dryer .................... 1-1 1.1.1 Danger, Warning and Caution ..................... 1-1 Hazard classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels ............ 1-2 1.2.1 Hazard of Electricity ......................1-2 1.2.2 Hazard of Hot Surface ......................1-2 1.2.3 Hazard of Rotating Fan Motor .....................
Page 4 DOC1103000 Contents Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ............... 6-1 Troubleshooting ....................... 6-1 Reset the Thermal relay and High Pressure Switch ..........6-4 Chapter 7 Documents ............... 7-1 Specifications ......................7-1 Coefficient factors ....................7-2 Refrigerant and GWP value ..................7-2 Dimensions ......................7-3 Electric circuit ......................
Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Instructions
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Before using the product, be sure to read and understand all the important actions highlighted in this manual. Before Using Air Dryer ⚫ This chapter is intended to specifically describe the safety related issues for handling the product. Read this before handling the product.
Page 6: Hazard Classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Hazard classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels To ensure the safety of the operators, potential hazards are classified and marked with warning labels. Confirm the potential hazards and positions of the labels before operation. WARNING - Transportation, installation, and maintenance involve risks and should only be carried out by people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its incidental device.
Page 7: Location Of Hazard Warning Labels
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.6 Location of Hazard Warning labels WARNING - Read with caution and pay attention to the notations of hazard warning label. - Do not remove or modify hazard warning label. - Confirm the positions of hazard warning label. - The customer cannot change the position of the hazard warning label.
Page 8: Product Label
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.7 Product label REFRIGERATED AIR DRYER SERIAL No. POWER SUPPLY OPERATING CURRENT REFRIGERANT WEIGHT MAX.PRESS. DESIN PRESS. MANUAL MADE IN CHINA ● Refrigerant type and amount ● Product number (SERIAL No.) Detail of the serial number D S 0001 (MAY.01.2025) 0001 Year Symbol...
Page 9: Safety Measures
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Safety Measures 1.3.1 Safety Precautions While this system is protected by various safety measures including the safety interlocks, the following basic safety precautions should be observed to assure further safe operations. WARNING - Follow the following instructions upon operation of this system. Failure to follow the instructions can lead to personal injury or hazardous accidents.
Page 10: Protective Equipment
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.3.2 Protective Equipment This manual defines protective equipment according to work type. Wear proper protective equipment as shown below, according to work type. WARNING Read and understand the relevant operation manual thoroughly prior to use of protective equipment.
Page 11: Waste Disposal
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Waste Disposal This product contains flammable refrigerant and refrigeration oil. Please read and fully understand the following precautions before collecting the product. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer. WARNING Only service personnel or those who are qualified are allowed to open the panel of this system. Do not dispose of the compressor oil as domestic garbage.
Page 12: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer/ Compliance Requirements
DOC1103000 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions Limited Warranty and Disclaimer/ Compliance Requirements The product used is subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer” and “Compliance Requirements”. Read and accept them before using the product. Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered.
Page 13: Chapter 2 Name And Function Of Parts
DOC1103000 Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Name and Function of Parts Right Ventilation Grille (Outlet) Hot air will be exhausted from condenser by fan. No obstruction should be placed in its presence, nor should the grille be closed.
Page 14 DOC1103000 Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Left Ventilation Grille (Inlet) (Dustproof filter) Air intake for cooling. Do not block vents. Name and Function of Parts IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 15: Chapter 3 Transportation And Installation
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Chapter 3 Transportation and installation WARNING Use the product in an appropriate manner, and pay attention to safety, particularly physical safety of operators, during the installation, operation, maintenance and checks of the product. CAUTION - Tranportation, installation, and maintenance including dangerous work must be done by personnel who have require knowledge and experience about the product and system.
Page 16: Installation
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Installation 3.2.1 Environment Do not use it in the following environments, as it may lead to a breakdown. Potential malfunction or damage to the product may occur if these instructions are disregarded. - Avoid locations where the air dryer will be in direct contact with wind or rain. (Avoid locations where relative humidity is 85% or more) - Avoid locations where water, water vapor, salt water, or oil may splash on the product.
Page 17: Air Piping
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.3 Air piping ⚫ Connection of the inlet and outlet of compressed air should be made removable by using union and so on. ⚫ When an air fitting is connected with the body of the product, hold the pneumatic piping at the body with a pipe wrench and tighten.
Page 18: Drain Tube
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.4 Drain tube - A drain tube of 12mm O.D. is included as an accessory. The outlet end of the tube is released to atmosphere and lets the drain flow through the tube. (When customers prepare the drain tube, keep its length at 5m or less and the I.D. at 8mm or larger for correct operation of the auto drain) - Using the pressure of the compressed air, the drain will be discharged periodically.
Page 19: Electrical Wiring
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.5 Electrical wiring WARNING - Only qualified personnel should do electrical wiring work. - Cut off the power supply for safety before the wiring. Wiring with the product energized is strictly prohibited. - Use a power supply suitable for the specifications of the product. - Supply power from a stable place, which is free from the effects of any surge.
Page 20 DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Wiring procedure (1) Remove the front panel. (2) Pass the cable through the strain relief to connect to the terminal block. (refer to the label on the terminal block) M3.5 Screw tightening torque : 1.0 to 1.3N･m M4.0 Screw tightening torque : 1.4 to 1.8N･m Do not touch any equipment other than the terminal block during wiring.
Page 21: Cautions About Reinstallation
DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Cautions about Reinstallation CAUTION Only someone who has enough knowledge about the product and incidental devices should reinstall it in another place. If you move the product and reinstall it into another place after some operations (including trial running), all installation instructions in Chapter 2 should be followed as well as the following instructions.
Page 22 DOC1103000 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Cautions about Reinstallation IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 23: Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown
DOC1103000 Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown CAUTION - Only someone who has enough knowledge and experience about the product and incidental devices should operate or shut down the product. Check points before operation Before trial operation, check following points. Installation state ⚫...
Page 24: Stop
DOC1103000 Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown Stop 1) Turn off the switch with lamp. 2) The lamp turns off and operation stops. Cautions for re-start Allow at least 3 minutes before restarting the product. If the product is restarted within 3 minutes after being stopped, the protection circuit will be activated, and the dryer will not start.
Page 25: Chapter 5 Checks And Maintenance
DOC1103000 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance WARNING - Only people who have sufficient knowledge and experience about the product and its incidental devices are allowed to perform maintenance. - Before maintenance, read and understand the important cautionary notifications in this operation manual.
Page 26: Regular Maintenance
DOC1103000 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance Regular maintenance 5.2.1 Clean the dustproof filter of the ventilation grille Vacuum or air-blow the filter every month to remove dust and particles of the ventilation grille. CAUTION - Wear protective goggles or mask during air blow. 5.2.2 Auto drain maintenance Remove the dust accumulated in the auto drain element and bowl assembly every month.
Page 27 DOC1103000 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance 7) Pull down the lock button of the bowl assembly with your thumb and rotate the bowl assembly anticlockwise by 30 degrees to align the marks. 8) Remove the bowl assembly by pulling down on it. Mark Bowl assembly Lock...
Page 28: Service Parts
DOC1103000 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance 5.2.3 Service parts It is recommended to replace the following parts regularly. The interval values shown in this operation manual depend on the operating conditions (ambient temperature, installation environment, etc.), so that they are for reference. Table 5-2 List of parts to be replaced regularly Description Recommended replacement period...
Page 29: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
DOC1103000 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Refer to the table below if any abnormality is found. If there is something that is not clear, please turn off the power supply and contact our service office. Problems Possible causes Action Air dryer does not Power cord is loose or not...
Page 30 DOC1103000 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Evaporation Poor ventilation in installation - Keep the ambient temperature low by ventilation. thermometer location. indicates higher Ambient temperature is too high. than green zone. Ventilation grille is obstructed by a - Install so that the ventilation grill is 600mm or more wall or blocked with dust.
Page 31 DOC1103000 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Countermeasures Air leakage Air leaks out from the O-ring of the bowl is damaged. - Replace the bowl O-ring with a from the auto gap between the bowl new one. When assembling the drain and body.
Page 32: Reset The Thermal Relay And High Pressure Switch
DOC1103000 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Reset the Thermal relay and High Pressure Switch When the lamp goes off and the compressor for refrigeration stops during operation, the thermal relay or high pressure switch is activated to protect the compressor for refrigeration. It is necessary to reset it manually.
Page 33: Chapter 7 Documents
DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Chapter 7 Documents Specifications Models IDFA60 IDFA70 IDFA80 IDFA90 Specification -23-F -23-F -23-F -23-F Fluid Compressed air Inlet air temperature 5 to 65 (Note 7) Inlet air pressure 0.15 to 1.0 Ambient temperature (Humidity) 2 to 45 (Relative humidity 85 % or less) Outlet air pressure dew point Outlet air pressure dew point Outlet air pressure dew point...
Page 34: Coefficient Factors
DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Note 1: The operating range does not guarantee use with normal air flow capacity. Note 2: ANR indicates the following set of conditions: a temperature of 20°C, atmospheric pressure, and a relative humidity of 65%. Note 3: Air flow capacity converted by the compressor intake condition [32°C, atmospheric pressure, and 75% relative humidity].
Page 35: Dimensions
DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Dimensions Air inlet Air outlet Port size Port size Power supply cable entry Unit: mm Model Port Size IDFA60 -23-F 12.5 IDFA70 R1-1/2 -23-F IDFA80 -23-F 11.0 IDFA90 -23-F （Hole diameter:Ø13） Anchor bolt location Unit: mm IDFA80-23-F IDFA60-23-F IDFA90-23-F...
Page 36: Electric Circuit
DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Electric circuit ■IDFA60/70-23-F 230VAC 1PH 50Hz SYMBOL WIRE COLOR (BK) Black (WH) White (GR) Gray (SY) Sky blue (BU) Blue ■IDFA80/90-23-F (BR) Brown 230VAC 1PH 50Hz (G/Y) Green/Yellow Electric circuit IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 37: Air/ Refrigerant Circuit
DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Air/ Refrigerant Circuit Air inlet Air outlet Evaporation thermometer Cooler re-heater (Heat exchanger) Ball valve Auto drain Capillary tube High pressure switch Capacity control valve Pressure switch Condenser Drain outlet Accumulator Fan motor Compressor for refrigeration Air circuit The humid hot air that enters the air dryer first goes into the reheater, and exchanges its heat with dehumidified cold air to pre-cool it.
Page 38 DOC1103000 Chapter 7 Documents Air/ Refrigerant Circuit IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 39: Chapter 8 Option A
DOC1103000 Chapter 8 Option A Chapter 8 Option A Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING - Shut off the power supply when removing the panel for maintenance work, etc. The product has a fan(s) and could cause serious danger to operators. Specifications Cool outlet air (10 C) can be supplied.
Page 40 DOC1103000 Chapter 8 Option A Air/ Refrigerant Circuit IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 41: Chapter 9 Option C
DOC1103000 Chapter 9 Option C Chapter 9 Option C Specifications Special epoxy resin is coated on the copper tube surface to improve the corrosion resistance the special epoxy resin is only applied where the copper tubes are not protected or insulated. Precautions for installation and handling 1) The epoxy resin minimizes the corrosion of the coated copper tubes against corrosive gas.
Page 42 DOC1103000 Chapter 9 Option C Precautions for installation and handling IDFA60/70/80/90 Series...
Page 43: Chapter 10 Option G
DOC1103000 Chapter 10 Option G Chapter 10 Option G 10.1 Specifications Outside panel has Chinese name plate and Chinese operation manual IDFA60/70/80/90 Series 10.1 Specifications 10-1...
Page 44 DOC1103000 Chapter 10 Option G Specifications 10.1 IDFA60/70/80/90 Series 10-2...
Page 45: Chapter 11 Option L
DOC1103000 Chapter 11 Option L Chapter 11 Option L Option L: Dryer with heavy duty auto drain. The heavy duty auto drain to be assembled by customer. 11.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING - Before replacing the auto drain on the compressed air side confirm that the pressure gauge indicates zero.
Page 46: Mount The Heavy Duty Auto Drain
DOC1103000 Chapter 11 Option L 11.3 Mount the Heavy Duty Auto Drain 1) Hold the hexagonal part (width across flats: 25) at the connection port (ball valve Rc1/2) of the product with a spanner and screw-in the barrel nipple and elbow in order. 2) Screw-in the long nipple and heavy duty auto drain (width across flats of drain inlet port: 30) completely.
Page 47: Chapter 12 Option R
DOC1103000 Chapter 12 Option R Chapter 12 Option R Option R is equipped with an earth leakage breaker (GFCI). This is to shut off the power supply when over current or leakage current is applied to the air dryer. 12.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product.
Page 48: Connection Of Power Supply
DOC1103000 Chapter 12 Option R 12.2 Connection of power supply Connect the power cable according to the procedure below. 1) Remove the front panels. 2) Introduce the cable through the strain relief to connect to the terminal block. (Refer to label on the terminal block) M3.5 Screw tightening torque : 1.0 to 1.3N･m M4.0 Screw tightening torque : 1.4 to 1.8N･m...
Page 49: Chapter 13 Option T
DOC1103000 Chapter 13 Option T Chapter 13 Option T Option T has terminal block for the output of operation and error signals and remote control. 13.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product. WARNING All electrical work must be carried out in a safe manner by a qualified person in compliance with applicable national regulations.
Page 50: Remote Operation
DOC1103000 Chapter 13 Option T 13.3 Remote operation 230 VAC is applied to the terminal for remote operation. Select the appropriate switch. - For remote operation, the customer operates the switch which is connected by customer with the switch with lamp ON. - Position holding switch (alternate type switch).
Page 51: Connect The Power Cable And Signal Cable
DOC1103000 Chapter 13 Option T 13.4 Connect the power cable and signal cable Connect the power cable and signal cable according to the procedure below. 1) Remove the front panel. 2) Insert the power supply cable to the power supply cable entry and connect to the terminal block. 3) Insert the signal cable to the signal cable entry and connect to the terminal block.
Page 52: Electric Circuit
DOC1103000 Chapter 13 Option T 13.5 Electric circuit ■IDFA60/70-23-FT 230VAC 1PH 50Hz ■IDFA80/90-23-FT 230VAC 1PH 50Hz Electric circuit 13.5 IDFA60/70/80/90 Series 13-4...
Page 53: Chapter 14 Option V
DOC1103000 Chapter 14 Option V Chapter 14 Option V Option V is a dryer with a timer controlled solenoid valve type auto drain. The timer is adjusted by the customer according to the operating conditions. 14.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product.
Page 54: Maintenance
DOC1103000 Chapter 14 Option V 14.3 Maintenance Be sure to perform regular maintenance of the strainer. Follow the following steps to perform maintenance. 1) Close the ball valve. 2) Press the test switch to release the residual pressure. 3) Remove the strainer and clean it. 4) Mount the strainer and open the ball valve.
Page 55: Chapter 15 Inspection Record
DOC1103000 Chapter 15 Inspection record Chapter 15 Inspection record 15.1 Inspection record We recommend keeping the inspection record for maintenance or service. Product No. Description Contents of check Date IDFA60/70/80/90 Series 15.1 Inspection record 15-1...
Page 56 Revision history Rev.1: Apr.2025 https://www.smcworld.com Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © SMC Corporation All Rights Reserved...

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