Summary of Contents for ACT 600 – 5000
- Page 1 Refrigerating air dryer ACT 600 – 5000 Air – water cooled EN - User’s maintenance and spare parts manual CANADA 7425MUM178_EN_2012-10...
- Page 2 Note, these instructions are in addition to the safety rules that apply in the country where the dryer is installed. Before packing for shipment each ACT series refrigerated air dryer undergoes a rigorous test to ensure the absence of any manufacturing faults and to demonstrate that the device can perform all the functions for which it has been designed.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
14 5.2 First start-up 15 5.3 Start-up and shut down 16 6 Technical data 17 6.1 Technical data ACT 600 – 5000 3/460/60 17 6.2 Technical data ACT 600 – 5000 3/575/60 18 7 Technical description 19 7.1 Control panel 19 ... - Page 4 ACT 4000 – 5000 Water Cooled 52 9.3 Electric diagrams 53 9.3.1 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 1 of 3 53 9.3.2 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 2 of 3 54 9.3.3 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 3 of 3 55 ...
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Page 5: Identification Plate
The warranty will be immediately voided in case of even small changes or alterations to the dryer. To require repairs during the warranty period, the data reported on the identification plate must be notified. 5 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 6: Safety Rules
[1] Experienced and trained personnel familiar with national and local codes, capable to perform the needed activities, identify and avoid possible dangerous situations while handling, installing, using and servicing the machine. Ensuring compliance to all statutory regulations. 6 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 7: Warnings
The dried air cannot be used for breathing purposes or for operations leading to direct contact with foodstuff. This dryer is not suitable for the treatment of dirty air or of air containing solid particles. 7 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 8: Instructions For The Use Of Pressure Equipment According To Ped Directive 97/23/Ec
90%. Should the stocking time exceed 12 months, please contact the manufacturer. The packaging materials are recyclable. Dispose of material in compliance with the rules and regulations in force in the destination country. 8 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 9: Installation Site
The dryer does not require attachment to the floor surface. Do not block, even partially, ventilation grid. Avoid any possible re-circulation of the exhaust cooling air. Protect the dryer from air drafts or forced cooling air conditions. 9 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 10: Installation Layout
Type B installation is suggested when the air consumption can consistently change with peak values highly exceeding the flow rate of the compressors. The capacity of the tank must be sized in order to compensate eventual instantaneous demanding conditions (peak air consumption). 10 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 11: Correction Factors
Air flow capacity = Nominal duty x Factor (F1) x Factor (F2) x Factor (F3) x Factor (F4) Example: An ACT 600 has a nominal duty of 600 scfm (1019 m³/h). What is the maximum allowable flow through the dryer under the following operating conditions: Inlet air pressure = 120 psig (8 barg) Factor (F1) = 1.07... -
Page 12: Connection To The Compressed Air System
(3) – Pressure difference at dryer water connection points at maximum water flow - Other head pressure on request CAUTION : PIPING THE DRYER, INLET/OUTLET CONNECTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED AS SHOWN IN THE DIAGRAM. FAILING WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE. 12 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 13: Electrical Connections
Voltage tolerance is +/- 10%. The installer is responsible for supplying and installing the power cable. Be sure to provide the proper fuses or breakers based on the data information located on the nameplate. ACT 600 – 1250 ACT 1500 – 5000 The mains socket must be provided with a mains magneto-thermal differential breaker (In =0.03A),... -
Page 14: Condensate Drain
When installing and operating this equipment, comply with all National Electrical Code and any applicable federal, state and local codes. Who is operating the unit is responsible for the proper and safe operation of the dryer. Never operate equipment with panels removed. 14 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 15: First Start-Up
These changes have to be done only by a qualified electrician. DO NOT BY PASS RPP PROTECTION: BY OPERATING THE MACHINE IN WRONG ROTATING DIRECTION, THE COMPRESSOR WILL FAIL IMMEDIATELY AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED. 15 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 16: Start-Up And Shut Down
The dryer must stop running for at least 5 minutes before being started up again. Frequent starts may cause irreparable damage. The user is responsible for compliance with these rules. The DMC24 is fitted with internal protections to prevent the dryer from starting up too frequently. 16 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 17: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Technical data ACT 600 – 5000 3/460/60 17 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 18: Technical Data Act 600 - 5000 3/575/60
Technical data Technical data ACT 600 – 5000 3/575/60 18 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 19: Technical Description
During those periods when the compressed air load is reduced the excess refrigerant is by-passed automatically back to the compressor via the hot gas by-pass valve circuit. 19 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 20: Flow Diagram (Air-Cooled)
Refrigerant pressure switch LPS Condenser (Water-Cooled) Refrigerant pressure switch HPS Condenser water regulating valve (Water-Cooled) Compressor Refrigerant accumulator Hot gas by-pass valve (ACT 3000-5000 A.Cooled & ACT 600-5000 W.Cool.) Condenser (Air-Cooled) Electronic drainer Condenser fan (Air-Cooled) Compressor crankcase heater Filter dryer Liquid separator... -
Page 21: Refrigerating Compressor
This can limit the lubrication efficiency of the compressor and clog the expansion valve or capillary tube. The function of the filter drier, located before the capillary tubing, is to eliminate any impurities from circulating through the system. 21 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 22: Capillary Tube
Without compressed air flow through the dryer, rotate the adjusting screw (position A on the drawing) until the following value is reached: Hot gas setting : R407C pressure 65.3 psig (+1.45 / -0 psi) [4.5 barg (+0.1 / -0 bar)] ACT 600 – 1250 ACT 1500 – 3000 ACT 3750 – 5000 8 mm 5/16 in. -
Page 23: Refrigerant Pressure Switches Lps - Hps
This heater is controlled by a thermo switch which prevents overheating the oil. NOTE : The heater must be powered at least a couple of hours before the start up of the refrigeration compressor. 23 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 24: Electronic Instrument Dmc24
The DMC24 controls all the operations, alarms and dryer operation set-up. The display and the leds show all the operating conditions. shows that the compressor is ON. The operation of the fans is indicated by the leds During normal operation the display shows the DewPoint temperature. 24 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 25: How To Switch On The Dryer
The total hours of operation and the hours until the next service are shown in the field 0…999 hours and in thousands of hours from 01.0 hours on (example : if the display shows number 35 it means 35 hours; if the display shows number 3.5 it means 3500 hours). 25 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 26: How A Service Warning Is Displayed
HCP - High Condensing Pressure : condensing pressure (transducer BHP) beyond normal values, but within safety limits Set HP> 28barg (406psig) delay 3 minutes / Reset HP< 25barg (363psig) NOTE: with dryer ON, but without compressed air pressure, the drainer failure notice appear. 26 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 27: How An Alarm Is Displayed
Set T1< -3°C (27°F) delay 1 minute / Reset T1> 0°C (32°F) LCP - Low Condensing Pressure : condensing pressure too low PF4 - Probe 4 Failure : failure probe 4 PFP - Probe Pressure Failure : failure condensing pressure trasducer BHP 27 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 28: How To Show The Alarm Memory - Log Menu
7.15.9 Connection to serial line The DMC24 can be connected to a supervision serial line, remote control or download of log file (memory) of alarms. Contact your distributor or service centre for more information. 28 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 29: How To Change Operating Parameters - Setup Menu
AS = YES - CAUTION - THE DRYER MAY POWER UP WITHOUT BEING ACTED UPON. THE USER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PROPER PROTECTIONS FOR POSSIBLE SUDDEN POWER RESTORATION TO THE DRYER. 29 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 30: Electronic Drainer
The dryer is not under pressure - restore nominal condition. Solenoid valve defective - replace the drain. NOTE : When the drain is in alarm condition, the diaphragm solenoid valve will open 7.5 sec every 4 min. 30 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 31: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts And Dismantling
Measure and record amperage. Verify that readings are within acceptable parameters as listed in specification table. Inspect flexible hoses, and replace if necessary. At the end, check the operation of the machine. Every 8000 hours Replace Electronic drainer service unit 31 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
The hot gas by-pass valve is out of setting - contact a refrigeration engineer to restore nominal setting. There is a leak in the refrigerant circuit - contact a refrigeration engineer. 32 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 33 There is a leak in the refrigerating fluid circuit - contact a refrigeration engineer. LPS low pressure switch The pressure switch reset automatically when normal conditions are restored - has been check the proper operation of the dryer. activated. 33 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 34 5. The cooling water flow adjusting valve requires re-adjusting - contact a specialized technician to restore nominal setting (Water-Cooled). 6. Refrigerant gas leak - contact a refrigeration engineer. 7. Compressor does not work – see specific point. 34 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 35 : PFP – failure pressure transducer BHP (condensing pressure) – verify electric wiring and/or replace transducer. NOTE: after solving the problem, the alarms must be reset (press the keys reset simultaneously for 3 seconds). 35 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 36 : dt – compressor supply temperature too high (probe T4) – see specific paragraph. : HCP – condensing pressure too high – see specific paragraph. NOTE: after solving the problem, the services must be reset (press the keys reset simultaneously for at least 3 seconds). 36 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
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Page 37: Spare Parts
NOTE: To order the suggested spare parts or any other part, it’s necessary to quote the data reported on the identification plate. 37 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 38 Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 38 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
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Page 39: Maintenance Operation On The Refrigeration Circuit
Do not dispose this fluid in the environment. Is has to be discharged from the dryer with a suitable device and then delivered to a collection centre where it will be processed to make it reusable. 39 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 40: Attachments
Timed drain output to power supply voltage Jump if not installed Water Cooled only Provided and wired by customer Brown Orange Blue Black White Yellow / Green WH / BK White / Black 40 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 41: Dryers Dimensions
Attachments Dryers dimensions 9.1.1 ACT 600 – 1250 41 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 42: Act 1500 - 2500
Attachments 9.1.2 ACT 1500 – 2500 42 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 43: Act 3000 - 3750
Attachments 9.1.3 ACT 3000 - 3750 43 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 44: Act 4000 - 5000
Attachments 9.1.4 ACT 4000 – 5000 44 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 45: Exploded Views
Attachments Exploded views 9.2.1 ACT 600 – 1250 Air Cooled 45 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 46: Act 600 - 1250 Water Cooled
Attachments 9.2.2 ACT 600 – 1250 Water Cooled 46 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 47: Act 1500 - 2500 Air Cooled
Attachments 9.2.3 ACT 1500 – 2500 Air Cooled 47 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 48: Act 1500 - 2500 Water Cooled
Attachments 9.2.4 ACT 1500 – 2500 Water Cooled 48 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 49: Act 3000 - 3750 Air Cooled
Attachments 9.2.5 ACT 3000 – 3750 Air Cooled 49 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 50: Act 3000 - 3750 Water Cooled
Attachments 9.2.6 ACT 3000 – 3750 Water Cooled 50 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 51: Act 4000 - 5000 Air Cooled
Attachments 9.2.7 ACT 4000 – 5000 Air Cooled 51 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 52: Act 4000 - 5000 Water Cooled
Attachments 9.2.8 ACT 4000 – 5000 Water Cooled 52 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 53: Electric Diagrams
Attachments Electric diagrams 9.3.1 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 1 of 3 53 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 54: Act 600 - 1250 Sheet 1 Of
Attachments 9.3.2 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 2 of 3 54 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 55 Attachments 9.3.3 ACT 600 – 1250 Sheet 3 of 3 55 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
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Page 56: Act 1500 - 2500 Sheet 1 Of 4
Attachments 9.3.4 ACT 1500 – 2500 Sheet 1 of 4 56 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 57 Attachments 9.3.5 ACT 1500 – 2500 Sheet 2 of 4 57 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 58 Attachments 9.3.6 ACT 1500 – 2500 Sheet 3 of 4 58 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 59 Attachments 9.3.7 ACT 1500 – 2500 Sheet 4 of 4 59 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
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Page 60: Act 3000 - 5000 Sheet 1 Of 6
Attachments 9.3.8 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 1 of 6 60 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 61 Attachments 9.3.9 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 2 of 6 61 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
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Page 62: Act 3000 - 5000 Sheet 3 Of
Attachments 9.3.10 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 3 of 6 62 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 63: Act 3000 - 5000 Sheet 4 Of
Attachments 9.3.11 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 4 of 6 63 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 64: Act 3000 - 5000 Sheet 5 Of
Attachments 9.3.12 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 5 of 6 64 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 65: Act 3000 - 5000 Sheet 6 Of
Attachments 9.3.13 ACT 3000 – 5000 Sheet 6 of 6 65 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... -
Page 66: Blank Pages
Blank pages 10 Blank pages 66 – EN ACT 600 – 5000... - Page 67 Blank pages 67 – EN ACT 600 – 5000...
- Page 68 Original instructions are in ENGLISH - Subject to technical changes without prior notice; errors not excluded...
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