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SKE-XL Steam Humidifier 

Installation Instructions and User Manual

 

 

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Programming mode 

To enter into programming mode, please push 

 button at any time, to advance the program function to the next 

programming step in the menu push the same button twice. 

Unless other instructions, you can make a selection by using 

 & 

 buttons on control panel. 

 

Step 

Display 

Description 

Comment 

01 

 

Set point RH origin 
 

Out

: Output set point to 

HRO20 

Int

: Internal. 

Value 

: from 00 to 100% 

Default: Out 30% 

To enable set point to humidifier display

 

  Press  the 

  button  to  reach  step  5,  the  RUNNING 

message will appear. 

  Press  and  hold  the  TEST  button  located  on  Main  Pc 

board inside electrical compartment for 10 seconds. 

  Release  the  TEST  button  then  press  the  RESET  button 

on  the  same  main  pc  board.  Set  point  is  now  displayed 
on the humidifier display. 

 

If Output is selected, the set point is sent from the humidifier 
to the humidistat HRO20. 
If SHR10 or SHC80 is connected with humidifier, please 
select Internal, this will allow you to set up RH set point 
directly from Humidifier. 
To switch between Output and Internal Set point: 

Press and hold the TEST button located on Main Pc 
board inside electrical compartment until the change of 
the value. 

02 

optional 

 

Set point VAV allows Hi 
limit Duct humidity control 
 

OFF

: Duct humidity 

control disable. 

65%:

 High limit Duct 

humidity set point value. 

Default: OFF 

If Set point VAV is disabling, no humidity signal from the VAV 
Duct will be considered. If a Set point VAV value is set, the 
humidity output will be controlled by both space and High 
limit duct humidity signal. 
To allow Set point VAV value: 
Press and hold the TEST button located on Main Pc board 
inside electrical compartment until OFF is disappeared. 
You can then select the VAV Set point value desired by 

using  

 & 

 buttons on control panel. 

Note: This Step will appear only if Internal has been selected at step 
01

 

03 

optional 

 

Prop Band allows the set 
up of proportional band. 
 

From 3 to 9% 

Default: 3% 

Proportional band can be set from 3% to 9% of the humidity 
set points values (Space and High limit duct). 

Select the appropriate value by using  

 & 

  buttons on 

control panel. 

Note: This Step will appear only if Internal has been selected at step 
01

 

04 

DRAIN

8 HRS

 

Drain frequency. 
 

From 1 to 24 hours 

Default: 4 Hrs 

Choose the initiation of a drain cycle for 1 to 24 hours. 
In  general,  harder  the  water  is,  more  often  the  drain  cycle 
should be. 
Drain cycle setting does not affect the AFEC system. 

05 

RUNNING

0645HRS

 

Number of running hours 
 
Information only, no 
possible set up. 

The humidifier has operated 645 hours since the last service. 

After  service,  press  simultaneously 

  & 

  buttons  for  15 

seconds  to  reset  the  number  of  hours  of  operation  to  zero. 
This procedure will stop the CHECK indicator from flashing. 

06 

SERVICE

1000HRS

 

Hour span between 
servicing. 
 

From 400 to 1500 
hours. 

Default: 1000 Hrs 

You  can  set  the  number  of  hours  of  operation  before  the 
humidifier will call for service (blinking of CHECK light every 
4 seconds) from 400 to 1500 hours. 
In general, harder the water is, lower the number of hours of 
operation before service should be. 

07 

LOCK ON
80% PWR

 

Output Span. 

From 00 to 100%. 

Default: 100%

 

This option is available only on modulating model. 
i.e.:  In  this  case,  the  humidifier  will  deliver  80%  of  its 
maximum rated output when at full demand. 

Note:  

Any changes made in the Program Mode are saved into a non-volatile memory. 

When the humidifier is anywhere in the Menu Driven Program Mode, the normal operation of the humidifier is 
halted. 

To resume normal operation, exit the menu program mode by pressing the 

 button until the alphanumeric 

display is clear. (This happens after step 7) 

SETPOINT

OUT  30%

SETPOINT
VAV   OFF

PROPBAND

3%

Summary of Contents for SKE-XL

Page 1: ...Electric Steam Humidifier SKE90 100 110 120 Series SKE XL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read and save these instructions SKE XL IOM Rev 170322...

Page 2: ...lean and disinfect the humidification system Have a competent person carry out a risk assessment of the water system supplying the humidifier to ensure the water supply is of an acceptable quality COR...

Page 3: ...f your installation and operation as per the manufacturer s recommendations The application of these instructions is one of the conditions for the application of the warranty The application of these...

Page 4: ...d Mounting 9 Stage 2 Steam Distribution Installation 10 Stage 3 Water Supply Installation 13 Stage 4 Water Drain Connection 14 Stage 5 Electrical Supply and Installation 15 Stage 6 Electrical Control...

Page 5: ...Steam cap kg h Power kW Current A Nb of outlets Multi Steam header diam mm 400V 3ph SKE90 90 66 96 1 76 mm SKE100 100 74 107 1 76 mm SKE110 110 82 119 2 76 mm SKE120 120 90 130 2 76 mm Notes Maximum...

Page 6: ...m Steam Outlet Diam D E Drain Outlet Diam Water Inlet Diam F G SKE90 SKE100 1 76 462 n a 20 1 2 NPT 383 190 SKE110 SKE120 2 76 462 230 20 1 2 NPT 383 190 Note Drain outlet and water supply inlet are l...

Page 7: ...Model No of Steam Outlets Dimensions in mm Steam Outlet Diam D E Drain Outlet Diam Water Inlet Diam F G SKE90 SKE100 1 76 109 1291 20 NPT 383 190 SKE110 SKE120 1 100 109 1291 20 NPT 383 190 Note Steam...

Page 8: ...weights Handling and Lifting The SKE XL Steam Humidifier MUST always be handled and lifted with care and should remain in its original packaging for as long as possible prior to installation The SKE...

Page 9: ...opriate training The customer is responsible for ensuring their suitability For the installation of the SKE XL Steam Humidifier and associated components there should be no special tooling requirement...

Page 10: ...sure the steam hose length is kept to the shortest possible length For flexible steam hose the total steam line length should not exceed 5 meters For longer distances use insulated hard piping For ins...

Page 11: ...ould not exceed 5 m or insulated rigid piping should not exceed 15 m 5 Whenever possible use rigid copper piping flexible steam hose can be used for short runs or for interconnecting between rigid pip...

Page 12: ...ze Multi Steam units so that they can be placed side by side 3 For installation of Multi Steam units please refer to Neptronic Multi Steam Installation Instructions Horizontal duct Illus 9 Vertical du...

Page 13: ...allow a 15mm condensate drain from the main steam supply SKE110 120 Illus 12 Two 76mm steam outlets to a single 130mm feed pipe should be connected to a single Multi Steam with a suitable reduction a...

Page 14: ...ater Maximum water supply pressure 70 to 480kPa Minimum water temperature 4 C Maximum water temperature 40 C Model Water inlet Connection size SKE90 SKE100 SKE110 SKE120 15 mm Water supply line Instal...

Page 15: ...ected to drain pipe of sufficient size We recommend the use of 20mm minimum standard copper hydraulic pipes Minimum water drain pipe gradient should be 1 5mm in 1m horizontal run No drain trap is requ...

Page 16: ...nicians with appropriate training Please observe local codes and regulations concerning the provision of electrical installations WARNING Risk of electric Shock Ensure that the electrical supply is is...

Page 17: ...pening of any on this contact Operation of humidifier will stop and Alarm message will be displayed Humidifier Control with humidity controller Neptronic SKE XL modulating Steam Humidifier can be inst...

Page 18: ...ors Illus 18 Humidifier Control with humidity sensors Neptronic SKE XL Steam Humidifier can be installed in conjunction with Neptronic SHR10 or SHC80 humidity sensors Illus 19 humidistat High limit 1...

Page 19: ...Duct humidity controller Illus 20 Dry Contacts 2 volt free contacts are provided Operation fan contacts One normally connected to common and one normally open contact These contacts should be used to...

Page 20: ...sed The room humidistat should be located on an inside wall or column It should not be near any discharge air from supply ducts or sources of heat or cold The airflow switch must be positioned to accu...

Page 21: ...B970819 REV C Jumper on 0 10V Extra jumper TOP PCB MODULATING CONTROL INPUT HUMIDITY INPUT 4 20mA 0 10V 2 10V 4 20mA 2 10V 0 10V 1 8 7 5 4 3 2 F 6 9 2 10 Vcc Pressure Differential Switch High limit Hu...

Page 22: ...70819 REV C Jumper on 0 10V Extra jumper TOP PCB MODULATING CONTROL INPUT HUMIDITY INPUT 4 20mA 0 10V 2 10V 4 20mA 2 10V 0 10V 1 8 7 5 4 3 2 F 6 9 2 10 Vcc Pressure Differential Switch High limit Humi...

Page 23: ...he disconnect switch 11 Confirm the control signal is matching control signal jumper on Main PCB Start up 12 Proceed to start up the Humidifier as follows a Open the front access door of the humidifie...

Page 24: ...exceeded the Service hours see section 12 Service O No abnormal conditions of operation 5 FILL indicator O Indication that the water supply fill valve is open O Indication that the water supply fill v...

Page 25: ...lay Space and Duct Relative Humidity readings Only on modulating humidifiers suffix M If no High limit Duct sensor is installed second line is left blank Quantity of steam produced by the humidifier I...

Page 26: ...ctivated OVER HEATED Overheated The temperature inside the container has exceeded the boiling temperature The humidifier has automatically shut off PROBE DEFECTED Defected probe The water level sensor...

Page 27: ...e VAV Set point value desired by using buttons on control panel Note This Step will appear only if Internal has been selected at step 01 03 optional Prop Band allows the set up of proportional band Fr...

Page 28: ...er supply valve is feeding water o DRAIN indicates the drain valve empties the container o CONT indicates that power is supplied to the elements and the humidifier is producing steam TEST button shoul...

Page 29: ...d Marine Control Signal White Black Orange Purple Purple Purple Blue Black Black Contactor stage 1 Rocker switch Modulating PCB To high limit switch and differential pressure switch No 1 2 No F 24 Vac...

Page 30: ...SKE XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 29 Notes...

Page 31: ...SKE XL Steam Humidifier Installation Instructions and User Manual 30...

Page 32: ...Neptronic Head office 400 Blvd Lebeau Montreal Qc H4N 1R6 CANADA Tel 1 514 333 1433 Fax 1 514 333 3163 www neptronic com 2017...

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