SMC Networks IDFB60-23 F Series Operation 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.
PRODUCT NAME
MODEL / Series / Product Number
IDFB60-23*-*F* , IDFB70-23*-*F*
IDFB80-23*-*F* , IDFB90-23*-*F*
Keep the manual readily available for reference.
DOC1103907

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  • Page 1 DOC1103907 PRODUCT NAME Refrigerated Air Dryer MODEL / Series / Product Number [Low GWP Refrigerant Air Dryer] IDFB60-23*-*F* , IDFB70-23*-*F* IDFB80-23*-*F* , IDFB90-23*-*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

    DOC1103907 Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety Instructions ............1-1 Before Using Air Dryer .................... 1-1 1.1.1 Danger, Warning and Caution ..................... 1-2 Hazard classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels ............ 1-2 1.2.1 Hazard of Electricity ......................1-2 1.2.2 Hazard of Hot Surface ......................1-3 1.2.3 Hazard of Rotating Fan Motor .....................
  • Page 4 DOC1103907 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

    DOC1103907 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. 1.1 Before Using Air Dryer This chapter is intended to specifically describe the safety related issues for handling the product. ⚫...
  • Page 6: Danger, Warning And Caution

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.1.1 Danger, Warning and Caution The instructions given in this manual aim to ensure that the product is operated in a safe and correct way. This will prevent injury to operators and damage to the product. These instructions are grouped into three categories, "Danger", "Warning"...
  • Page 7: Hazard Of Hot Surface

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.2 Hazard of Hot Surface WARNING The product has surfaces that can reach high temperatures during operation. What is more, there is also the danger of burn injury due to remaining heat after the power supply is cut. Therefore, wait until the temperature of hot parts become 122 F (50 C) and below.
  • Page 8: Location Of Hazard Warning Labels

    DOC1103907 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 9: Product Label

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.7 Product label Front ● Refrigerant type and amount ● Product number (SERIAL No.) Detail of the serial number D S 0001 (MAY.01.2025) 0001 Year Symbol Note Month Symbol Note Serial 2025 Repeated from A to Z Repeated from o to Z 2026 in alphabetical order...
  • Page 10: Other Label

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.2.8 Other Label Front Hazard classifications/ Hazard Warning Labels IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 11: Safety Measures

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.3 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 12: Protective Equipment

    DOC1103907 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 13: Waste Disposal

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.4 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 14: Limited Warranty And Disclaimer/ Compliance Requirements

    DOC1103907 Chapter 1 Safety Instructions 1.5 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 The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered.
  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Name And Function Of Parts

    DOC1103907 Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts Chapter 2 Name and Function of Parts 2.1 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 16 DOC1103907 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 IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Transportation And Installation

    DOC1103907 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 18: Installation

    DOC1103907 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2 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 19: Anchorage

    DOC1103907 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.2 Anchorage - The product should be installed on a vibration-free, stable, horizontal flat surface. - Refer to “7.4 ” Dimensions - We recommend the anchor bolt sets that is sold separately as an accessory. Product No.
  • Page 20: Drain Tube

    DOC1103907 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.2.4 Drain tube - A drain tube 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 16.4feet(5m) or less and the I.D. at 0.3in(8mm) or larger for correct operation of the auto drain) - Using the pressure of the compressed air, the drain will be discharged periodically.
  • Page 21: Electrical Wiring

    DOC1103907 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 22 DOC1103907 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) ft・lbf ( M3.5 Screw tightening torque :0.74 to 0.96 1.0 to 1.3N・m) ft・lbf ( M4.0 Screw tightening torque :1.03 to 1.33...
  • Page 23: Cautions About Reinstallation

    DOC1103907 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation 3.3 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 3 should be followed as well as the following instructions.
  • Page 24 DOC1103907 Chapter 3 Transportation and installation Cautions about Reinstallation IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown

    DOC1103907 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. - The area shall be checked with an appropriate refrigerant detector prior to and during work, to ensure the technician is aware of potentially toxic or flammable atmospheres.
  • Page 26: Stop

    DOC1103907 Chapter 4 Operation/ Shutdown CAUTION - Frequently switching ON and OFF leads to malfunction. - The auto drain is normally open and the valve closes when the air pressure is 14.5psi (0.1MPa) or more. When the IN side valve starts to open, air bleeds from the drain outlet until the pressure reaches 14.5psi (0.1MPa).
  • Page 27: Chapter 5 Checks And Maintenance

    DOC1103907 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 28: Regular Maintenance

    DOC1103907 Chapter 5 Checks and Maintenance 5.2 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 29 DOC1103907 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 30: Service Parts

    DOC1103907 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 31: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    DOC1103907 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 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 32 DOC1103907 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 are 2feet (600mm) wall or blocked with dust.
  • Page 33 DOC1103907 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 gap between the bowl new one. When assembling the auto drain and body.
  • Page 34: Reset The Thermal Relay And High Pressure Switch

    DOC1103907 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6.2 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 has activated to protect the compressor for refrigeration. It is necessary to reset it manually.
  • Page 35: Chapter 7 Documents

    DOC1103907 Chapter 7 Documents Chapter 7 Documents 7.1 Specifications Models IDFB60 IDFB70 IDFB80 IDFB90 -23□-F -23□-F -23□-F -23□-F Specification Compressed air Fluid 41 to 149 F (5 to 65 Inlet air temperature Operating range (Note6) Inlet air pressure 22 to 150psi (0.15 to 1.0MPa) (Note 1) 36 to 113 F (2 to 45...
  • Page 36: Coefficient Factors

    DOC1103907 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 68 °F (20°C), atmospheric pressure, and a relative humidity of 65%. Note 3: Do not use this product with continuous voltage fluctuations.
  • Page 37: Dimensions

    DOC1103907 Chapter 7 Documents 7.4 Dimensions Air inlet Air outlet Port size Port size Power cable entry Unit :inch (mm) Model Port Size 12.1 29.3 23.8 15.9 26.8 13.0 27.7 14.0 IDFB60 (307) (745) (605) (161) (405) (681) (71) (330) (704) (355) (126)
  • Page 38: Electric Circuit

    DOC1103907 Chapter 7 Documents 7.5 Electric circuit ■IDFB60 / 70-23-F ■IDFB80 / 90-23-F Electric circuit IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 39: Air/ Refrigerant Circuit

    DOC1103907 Chapter 7 Documents 7.6 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...
  • Page 40 DOC1103907 Chapter 7 Documents Air/ Refrigerant Circuit IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 41: Chapter 8 Option C

    DOC1103907 Chapter 8 Option C Chapter 8 Option C 8.1 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. 8.2 Precautions for installation and handling 1) The epoxy resin minimizes the corrosion of the coated copper tubes against corrosive gas.
  • Page 42 DOC1103907 Chapter 8 Option C Precautions for installation and handling IDFB60/70/80/90 Series...
  • Page 43: Chapter 9 Option L

    DOC1103907 Chapter 9 Option L Chapter 9 Option L Option L: Dryer with heavy duty auto drain. The heavy duty auto drain to be assembled by customer. 9.1 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 44: Mount The Heavy Duty Auto Drain

    DOC1103907 Chapter 9 Option L 9.3 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 45: Chapter 10 Option R

    DOC1103907 Chapter 10 Option R Chapter 10 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. 10.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product.
  • Page 46: Connection Of Power Supply

    DOC1103907 Chapter 10 Option R 10.3 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 the label on the terminal block) ft・lbf ( M3.5 Screw tightening torque :0.74 to 0.96...
  • Page 47: Chapter 11 Option T

    DOC1103907 Chapter 11 Option T Chapter 11 Option T Option T has terminal block for the output of operation and error signals and remote control. 11.1 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 48: Restart The Operation

    DOC1103907 Chapter 11 Option T 11.4 Restart the operation - Error signal output is released by turning off the switch with lamp or giving an operation stop signal remotely. Eliminate the cause of error. Restart operation after 3 minutes passed. - When the error signal is not released even by turning off the switch with lamp, the thermal relay or high pressure switch is activated.
  • Page 49: Electric Circuit

    DOC1103907 Chapter 11 Option T 11.6 Electric circuit ■IDFB60 / 70-23-FT ■IDFB80 / 90-23-FT IDFB60/70/80/90 Series 11.6 Electric circuit 11-3...
  • Page 50 DOC1103907 Chapter 11 Option T Electric circuit 11.6 IDFB60/70/80/90 Series 11-4...
  • Page 51: Chapter 12 Option V

    DOC1103907 Chapter 12 Option V Chapter 12 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. 12.1 Safety instructions for use Refer to the instructions below when handling the product.
  • Page 52: Maintenance

    DOC1103907 Chapter 12 Option V 12.3 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 53: Chapter 13 Inspection Record

    DOC1103907 Chapter 13 Inspection record Chapter 13 Inspection record 13.1 Inspection record We recommend keeping the inspection record for maintenance or service. Product No. Description Contents of check Date IDFB60/70/80/90 Series 13.1 Inspection record 13-1...
  • Page 54 DOC1103907 Chapter 13 Inspection record Inspection record 13.1 IDFB60/70/80/90 Series 13-2...
  • Page 55 DOC1103907 Chapter 13 Inspection record IDFB60/70/80/90 Series 13.1 Inspection record 13-3...
  • Page 56 Revision history 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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