Altec AIR PUREGAS P1500W Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...P011787 Rev R P1500W Series Air Dryers User s Guide Models covered P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP P1502W P1502WLP P1502WHP...

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Page 3: ...2 Introduction PLEASE READ THIS USER S GUIDE THOROUGHLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This User s Guide is provided for the benefit of our customers and contains information and direction specific to...

Page 4: ...rror Bookmark not defined 8 10 Setting the Static PressureError Bookmark not defined 8 11 Setting the Outlet PressureError Bookmark not defined 8 12 Connecting to Common Alarm Terminals Error Bookmark...

Page 5: ...86 13 6 Can t Create a High Pressure Alarm 86 13 7 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm 87 13 8 Can t Create a Low Pressure Alarm 87 13 9 High Humidity 88 13 10 Can t Create a High Humidity Alarm Shutdown 89 13...

Page 6: ...you encounter them WARNING For your safety all the information in this User s Guide must be followed to minimize the risk of electrical shock and prevent property damage or personal injury WARNING Ex...

Page 7: ...MMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY IMPORTANT Performing routine maintenance as outlined in the Maintaining Your Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your air dryer CAUTIO...

Page 8: ...nel allowing easier access for adjustment and maintenance and ultra quiet Compressor with an industry leading maintenance interval of 8 000 hours 5 2 Key Features LCD display of all operating paramete...

Page 9: ...Pa 0 30 7 50 PSI 2 52 7 KPa 2 60 PSI 13 8 103 4 KPa Outlet Air Humidity Less than 2 RH Compressor Type Two cylinder 3 4 HP oil less type Drying Method Heatless Desiccant Operating Temperature Range 40...

Page 10: ...ture from compressed air 6 Capacity Control Valve Regulates System Pressure and prevents air from bleeding back through the Heatless Dryer 7 Humidity Sensor Measures the Humidity of the compressed air...

Page 11: ...any procedures WARNING Internal surfaces may be hot Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some of these components to become hot when in operation or s...

Page 12: ...3 Verify the installation location of the air dryer 6 2 3 1 Well ventilated and free from abrasive dust or chemicals 6 2 3 2 Ambient temperature is between 40 and 85 F optimal NOTE Higher temperatures...

Page 13: ...de not shown Package located inside the dryer 1 120 VAC Power Cord for P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP models 1 220 VAC Power Cord for P1502W P1502WLP P1502WHP models 1 Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting 1 User...

Page 14: ...aterials NOTE If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures 6 5 2 Open Front Panel locking latches and remove the Front Pane...

Page 15: ...se contents package 6 5 5 Remove and discard the packing foam blocks from around the Compressor 6 5 6 Remove the Plug from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the plug upward 6 5...

Page 16: ...011773 section 11 4 6 5 9 Verify that the dryer is powered OFF 6 5 10 Plug AC Power Cord to dryer 6 5 11 Wire or plug the power cord into 110 125 VAC power outlet for P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP models 2...

Page 17: ...b until the reading on the pressure gauge is 80 PSI for W WLP 90 PSI for WHP NOTE 90 PSI may be used on W WLP dryers in low flow applications to maintain low humidity 6 5 13 3 Push the knob in to lock...

Page 18: ...the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the fitting upward NOTE Save this fitting for use in low flow applications 6 5 17 Connect the air supply line to the Outlet Port NOTE For all...

Page 19: ...b until the reading on the pressure gauge is 17 PSI for W WLP 60 PSI for WHP 6 5 19 3 Push knob in to lock 6 5 20 Set the Outlet Pressure 6 5 20 1 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out or loosen...

Page 20: ...sten for any hissing sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak With Compressor running 6 5 21 2 Use a 1 inch paint brush to dab soapy water on the air fitting or hose connection to be teste...

Page 21: ...nts o Well ventilated o Free from abrasive dust or chemicals o Ambient temperature is between 40 and 85 F optimal Shipping foam blocks removed from Compressor System Pressure is set to 80 PSI for W WL...

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Page 23: ...ituation for potential electrical shock It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures WARNING Internal surfaces may be hot Use care when coming into contact wit...

Page 24: ...isplay When pressed again it will allow the information screens to begin cycling again 8 2 4 Arrow Buttons Used to navigate screens and set values 8 2 5 Display Screen Shows the current dryer readings...

Page 25: ...ow Air flow out of the system CABINET Temperature of the dryer cabinet compartment 8 2 5 2 Runtime Screen DUTY CYCLE Time Running Time Running Time Off LAST RUN How many minutes the compressor ran dur...

Page 26: ...bleshooting information 8 2 6 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm Occurs when the Outlet Pressure OUTP drops below the alarm set point for more than one 1 minute Default setting is 6 5 PSI for W models 0 30 PSI...

Page 27: ...larm is present for three 3 minutes or more the Compressor will SHUTDOWN to protect against damage due to overheating Once the temperature lowers to 112 F the Compressor will re start See section 13 1...

Page 28: ...ry programmed with a default value Many of can be modified to levels based upon your specific application Network Setup Used to configure network settings including the IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway...

Page 29: ...Delay default setting is ON 8 4 3 1 Press the Enter Button to access the edit screen 8 4 3 2 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Select the correct choice On or Off 8 4 3 3 Press the Enter Button to s...

Page 30: ...ress the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit 8 4 5 4 Press the Enter Button to submit the new setting 8 4 5 5 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confi...

Page 31: ...4 8 Press the Up Arrow Button to access the next screen 8 4 9 Reset to Factory Default Values 8 4 9 1 Press the Enter Button to access the reset screen 8 4 9 2 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to S...

Page 32: ...ge 8 4 11 3 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit 8 4 11 4 Press the Enter Button to submit the new setting 8 4 11 5 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select th...

Page 33: ...ft Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice Yes or No 8 4 12 6 Press the Enter Button to confirm the selected choice This will lock in the new setting 8 4 1 Firmware Update 8 4 1...

Page 34: ...ress the Up and Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value 8 4 2 3 Press the Enter Button to submit the new setting 8 4 2 4 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice Yes...

Page 35: ...d lock in the new setting 8 5 Using the Alarm Setup Menu In the Setup Menu 8 5 1 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Select the A in Alarm Setup 8 5 2 Press the Enter Button to access Alarm Setup 8 5 3...

Page 36: ...n 8 5 5 Set High Outlet Threshold default setting is 20 00 PSI 8 5 5 1 Press the Enter Button to access the edit screen 8 5 5 2 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change 8 5 5 3...

Page 37: ...to change 8 5 7 3 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit 8 5 7 4 Press the Enter Button when to submit the new setting 8 5 7 5 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to...

Page 38: ...r Button to confirm the selected choice This will lock in the new setting 8 5 10 Press the Up Arrow Button to access the next screen 8 5 11 Set High Duty Cycle default setting is 70 8 5 11 1 Press the...

Page 39: ...Button to access Network Setup 8 5 14 Enter Keyword default Keyword is 123456 8 5 14 1 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change 8 5 14 2 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Cha...

Page 40: ...ubmit the new setting 8 5 15 5 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice Yes or No 8 5 15 6 Press the Enter Button to confirm the selected choice This will lock in t...

Page 41: ...the selected choice This will lock in the new setting 8 5 17 Set Gateway Address default is 000 000 000 000 8 5 17 1 Press the Enter Button to access the edit screen 8 5 17 2 Press the Left Right Arr...

Page 42: ...ss the edit screen 8 5 18 2 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change 8 5 18 3 Press the Up Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit 8 5 18 4 Press the Enter...

Page 43: ...e Up Down Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit 8 5 19 4 Press the Enter Button when to submit the new setting 8 5 19 5 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confi...

Page 44: ...e new setting 8 5 20 4 Press the Left Right Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice Yes or No 8 5 20 5 Press the Enter Button to confirm the selected choice This will lock in the new s...

Page 45: ...released 8 7 3 To prevent pressure from building back up power the dryer OFF See section Error Reference source not found for detail 8 7 4 Close Front Panel 8 8 Connecting to Common Alarm Terminals 8...

Page 46: ...for OPEN ON ALARM operation 8 9 4 Close Panel 8 10 Connecting via Web Browser If the Air Dryer IS connected to an IP network The Air Dryer must be configured with a valid IP Address Subnet Mask and Ga...

Page 47: ...Web Browser 8 10 1 Type the IP Address of the P1500W Series air Dryer in the Address text box of the web browser The Web Browser connection offers five 5 screens to the user Status Screen Displays th...

Page 48: ...1 P011787 Rev R 8 11 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P1500W Series Air Dryer Provides remote ALARM RESET Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is pr...

Page 49: ...tus will display Alarm if any alarms are present Keyword validation is required for ALARM RESET and RESET TOTAL RUN TIME 8 11 1 Resetting an Alarm 8 11 1 1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely...

Page 50: ...01 P011787 Rev R 8 11 1 3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done 8 11 2 Resetting Compressor Total Run Time 8 11 2 1 Click on the RESET TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time disp...

Page 51: ...de Page 51 of 101 P011787 Rev R 8 11 2 3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done 8 12 Using the Config Screen All configuration of Set Points Setups and Keyword can be made in this screen NOTE Reference Appe...

Page 52: ...to change values The CHANGE KEYWORD Button allows you to configure a new Keyword Keyword validation is required for the following o Changing a Set Point value o Changing the Keyword 8 13 Using the Eve...

Page 53: ...ALTEC AIR LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User s Guide Page 53 of 101 P011787 Rev R 8 14 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P1500W Series Air Dryers...

Page 54: ...validation is required to update firmware 8 15 Connecting via SNMP Using SNMP to connect and communicate with the P1500W Series Air Dryer is dependent upon the specific SNMP Management software used o...

Page 55: ...s air dryer require the equipment to be running creating a situation for potential electrical shock It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures WARNING Intern...

Page 56: ...5 coming directly from the Compressor 9 2 3 Use an Amp Meter to measure the running amps With the Compressor running the running amps should measure 6 3 amps or below for the P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP...

Page 57: ...Panel section 8 6 9 3 3 Depressurize the air dryer section 8 7 9 3 4 Locate wire 5 at the solid state relay and wire 6 on Control Board 9 3 5 Lift plastic cover on Control Board over wire 6 9 3 6 Pow...

Page 58: ...cate the Incoming POWER connector inside the dryer 9 4 3 Use a Voltmeter to measure the voltage inside dryer 9 4 3 1 Place the probes between the Power Connector and terminal insulation so that they t...

Page 59: ...ing the power to the recommended level of voltage 9 5 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 9 5 1 Open Front Panel section 8 6 9 5 2 Locate the Solid State Relay inside the dryer at the top of back...

Page 60: ...e P1502W P1502WLP P1502WHP models 9 5 6 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the DC terminals Should measure 0 VDC 9 5 7 Close Front Panel If any of the AC voltage measurements are different than indicat...

Page 61: ...el section 8 6 9 6 2 Place a piece of insulating material over the Compressor for this test i e piece of cardboard 9 6 3 Locate the heatless dryer purge solenoids inside the air dryer WARNING Internal...

Page 62: ...for purging air Air should Purge from Tower 1 side Purge from Tower 2 side 30 Seconds later Purge from Tower 1 side 30 Seconds later and so on 9 6 5 Remove insulating material from top of the Compress...

Page 63: ...h a 9 16 wrench disconnect hose from the Unloader Valve 9 7 4 Place your hand under the Unloader Valve to verify for air flow The Unloader Valve should purge all the head pressure when the Compressor...

Page 64: ...ing 9 8 1 Open Front Panel section 8 6 9 8 2 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer The timer has three 3 sets of terminals from left to right VALVE Left solenoid IN Incoming power VALVE Right solenoid...

Page 65: ...ove 90 F 9 9 1 Place your hand outside the dryer to feel for air being blown outwards NOTE The fan will turn OFF when the cabinet temperature is below 80 F If the fan is not blowing air outwards as de...

Page 66: ...ribed it must be replaced See sections 11 2 for part detail and 11 5 for ordering information 9 11 Testing Compressor ON OFF Cycling 9 11 1 Open Front Panel section 8 6 9 11 2 When the Unit Screen 8 2...

Page 67: ...escribed it indicates a problem with the Control Board which will need to be replaced See sections 11 2 for part detail and 11 5 for ordering information 9 12 Testing High Compressor Last Run Time Ala...

Page 68: ...se Front Panel If you are unable to create a High Compressor Last Run Time LAST RUN alarm as described see section 13 18 for troubleshooting information 9 13 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown...

Page 69: ...dryer ON 9 13 6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10 0 After three 3 minutes verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and the dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode 9 13 7 Replace the Humidity Sensor into t...

Page 70: ...4 1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure OUTP reading 9 14 2 Open Front Panel section 8 6 9 14 3 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out or loosen the retaining nut LP Models 9 14 4 Turn kno...

Page 71: ...to lock or tighten the retaining nut LP Models 9 14 7 Press the RESET Button 9 14 8 Close Front Panel If you are unable to create a High Outlet Pressure Alarm as described see section 13 6 for troubl...

Page 72: ...P P1502WHP models After one 1 minute the Low Pressure Alarm should appear on the display 9 15 5 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob clockwise until Outlet Pressure OUTP reading rises to the reading re...

Page 73: ...IDITY SENSOR FITTING DAMAGE TO THE SENSOR MAY OCCUR With Compressor NOT running 9 16 1 Listen for any hissing sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak With Compressor running 9 16 2 Use a...

Page 74: ...aintenance section 10 3 log sheets and record all completed maintenance for historical tracking and reference purposes The log sheets include a Section reference column which indicates the User s Guid...

Page 75: ...tion or standby IMPORTANT Performing procedures not described in this User s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY IMPORTANT Performing...

Page 76: ...Flow Rate FLOW Error Reference source not found Measure Record Compressor Amp Draw 9 2 Measure Record Incoming Voltage 110 125 VAC for P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP models 208 230 VAC for P1502W P1502WLP P...

Page 77: ...Visually Inspect Inside Outside of Unit for Loose Wiring or Hardware Maintenance Performed by Date of Maintenance NOTE COPY OR PRINT THIS PAGE AND KEEP IT WITH THE AIR DRYER 10 3 8 000 Hour Maintenanc...

Page 78: ...models 60 PSI for P1500WHP P1502WHP models Error Reference source not found Set Outlet Pressure Error Reference source not found Test Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling 9 6 Test Compressor ON OFF Cycli...

Page 79: ...men d Spare Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting P013349 1 Power Switch M038428 1 Fan P40801 1 Static Pressure Regulator W WLP models WHP models P010279 P010622 1 Air Tank 1 Solid State Relay P05992 1 1 St...

Page 80: ...lator W models WLP models WHP models P010279 P012316 P010622 1 Flow Block 1 Unloader Valve P1500W Series 110 VAC P1502W Series 220 VAC P011022 P010453 1 Safety Relief Valve P011777 1 Control Board P01...

Page 81: ...Parts Description Part Number Quantity Recommend Spare Heatless Dryer P1500W Series 110 VAC P1502W Series 220 VAC PHF2C106023 PHF2C20623 1 Desiccant Chamber P2004036 2 Cycle Timer P1500W Series 110 V...

Page 82: ...ake filter Compressor muffler P011910 2 8 000 Hour Maintenance Kit Includes heatless dryer maintenance kit and Compressor maintenance kit P012252 1 Universal Rack Mounting Kit Includes mounting bracke...

Page 83: ...ponents goes beyond the scope of this User s Guide and will not be covered Please refer to the information included with the specific replacement part for this instruction Once you have identified you...

Page 84: ...d o Replace desiccant o rings check valves springs and complete solenoid assembly o Test proper component operation Desiccant Tower Repack o Clean out tower and replace desiccant filter and o ring Cir...

Page 85: ...ection begins with the most likely cause s of the issue Otherwise they start from the simplest possibilities and progress to more complicated ones This troubleshooting guide is designed to be easy to...

Page 86: ...ing installation operation testing and maintenance of this air dryer require the equipment to be running creating a situation for potential electrical shock It is highly recommended that you remove al...

Page 87: ...ify High Outlet Pressure Alarm set point section Error Reference source not found Raise High Outlet Pressure Alarm set point section Error Reference source not found 13 6 Can t Create a High Pressure...

Page 88: ...t section Error Reference source not found Lower the Low Outlet Pressure Alarm set point section Error Reference source not found Leak in the air system With no outlet flow test fittings and hoses for...

Page 89: ...e Verify Flow Rate FLOW reading is low section Error Reference source not found Install the included Precision Bleed Orifice fitting to maintain a constant air flow section Error Reference source not...

Page 90: ...arm Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humidity Element is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown section 9 13 procedures Possible Caus...

Page 91: ...Recommended ambient temperature is 40 85 F Lower the ambient temperature of the dryer s operating location 13 13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective So...

Page 92: ...tion 9 5 If measurements are incorrect replace Control Board section 11 2 13 15 Compressor Won t Build Pressure Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure sectio...

Page 93: ...ion 11 2 or send it in for repair section 12 13 17 High Compressor Last Run Time Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure section Error Reference source...

Page 94: ...e Alarm Set Point section Error Reference source not found Allow the Compressor to run longer than the verified set point section 9 12 Defective Control Board Verify that the Compressor has run longer...

Page 95: ...lems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dryer section and you still require further assistance to correct a problem contact ALTEC AIR Technical Support 800 521 5351 option 1 Have the fo...

Page 96: ...ALTEC AIR LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User s Guide Page 96 of 101 P011787 Rev R 14 2 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14 2 1 System Adjustments...

Page 97: ...essor Last Run Time Alarm 2 00 5 00 3 00 Minutes High Cabinet Temperature Alarm 120 Deg F YES Compressor Total Run Time Alarm 8000 Hours 14 2 3 System Operations Description ON Value OFF Value Default...

Page 98: ...t Run Time Reading Numeric Seconds System Status ON SHUTDOWN Compressor Status ON OFF Fan Status ON OFF Heater Status Outdoor Unit Only ON OFF Alarm Readings Read Only High Flow Alarm OK Alarm High Ou...

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