Altec AIR P210WLP-V User manual

P017455 – Rev. N
P210WLP Series Air Dryer
User’s Guide
Models covered:
P210WLP P210WLP-V P210W2LP P212WLP P212W2LP

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1. Welcome & Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a new PUREGAS P210WLP Series Air Dryer! We
here at Altec AIR are very proud of our products, and we are committed to providing you
with the best value and service possible.
We are sure that you will be satisfied with your new Air Dryer and would like to thank
you for choosing Altec AIR for your Air Dryer requirements. We also hope that you will
continue to choose us for your future air pressure and related product purchases.
For information about this and other Altec AIR products, please visit us on the web at:
www.AltecAIR.com
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 the PUREGAS P210WLP Series Air Dryers. Models covered
include P210WLP, P210WLP-V, and P212WLP. This guide covers topics including
safety, specifications, installation, registration, operation, testing, maintenance,
replacement parts, service, and troubleshooting issues. Observation and compliance with
this User’s Guide will ensure the maximum life and efficiency of your Air Dryer.
This User’s Guide should be read thoroughly prior to installing, operating, or servicing
the air Dryer in order to become familiar with the recommended procedures. This will
minimize the possibility of personal injury or damage to the unit due to improper
operation or handling.

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3. Table of Contents
1. Welcome & Congratulations .......................3
2. Introduction ..................................................3
3. Table of Contents..........................................4
4. Safety & Warning Information...................6
5. Overview & Specifications...........................9
5.1 Product Description.................................9
5.2 Key Features............................................9
5.3 P210LP Series Air Dryer Models............9
5.4 Technical Specifications..........................9
5.5 Dryer Function Overview......................11
6. Installing Your Dryer.................................12
6.1 Safety & Warning Information..............12
6.2 Before You Begin..................................13
6.3 Included Contents..................................14
6.4 Required Tools and Materials................15
6.5 Installation Steps....................................15
6.6 Installation Checklist.............................26
6.7 Moving Your Dryer...............................26
7. Registering Your Dryer..............................27
8. Operating Your Dryer ...............................27
8.1 Safety & Warning Information..............27
8.2 Connecting Air Supply Lines to the Dryer
.....................................................................28
8.3 Depressurizing the Dryer.......................29
8.4 Powering the Dryer ON & OFF.............30
8.5 Using the Front Panel Display...............30
8.6 Identifying Dryer Alarms ......................32
8.7 Adjusting & Resetting Dryer Set Points 34
8.8 Open Panel.............................................46
8.9 Setting the System Pressure...................47
8.10 Setting the Outlet Pressure...................47
8.11 Connecting to Common Alarm
Terminals.....................................................47
8.12 Connecting via Web Browser..............48
8.13 Using the Status Screen .......................50
8.14 Using the Setup Screen........................52
8.15 Using the Event Screen........................54
8.16 Using the Firmware Screen..................55
8.17 Connecting via SNMP.........................56
9. Testing Your Dryer ....................................57
9.1 Safety & Warning Information..............57
9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw .......58
9.3 Measuring Compressor Voltage ............59
9.4 Measuring Incoming Voltage ................60
9.5 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer
Cycling.........................................................61
9.6 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid
Voltage.........................................................62
9.7 Testing Air Dryer Fan............................62
9.8 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling ..63
9.9 Testing High Compressor Last Run Time
Alarm...........................................................64
9.10 Testing Humidity Alarm and System
Shutdown.....................................................65
9.11 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm....68
9.12 Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm.....69
9.13 Testing Air Fittings & Hoses for Leaks
.....................................................................70
10. Maintaining Your Dryer..........................71
10.1 Safety & Warning Information............72
10.2 Six Month Maintenance.......................74
10.3 Annual Maintenance............................75
11. Replacement Parts & Accessories...........76
11.1 Dryer Parts...........................................76

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11.2 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts............78
11.3 Accessories for Your Dryer.................79
11.4 Ordering Parts from Altec AIR............79
12. Service & Repair.......................................80
12.1 Services Offered..................................80
12.2 Initiating a Service Transaction...........80
13. Troubleshooting Your Dryer...................81
13.1 Before You Call Altec AIR .................81
13.2 Safety & Warning Information............81
13.3 Air Dryer Won’t Power ON.................83
13.4 Display Screen Not Functioning..........83
13.5 High Outlet Pressure Alarm.................83
13.6 Can’t Create a High Pressure Alarm....83
13.7 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm .................84
13.8 Can’t Create a Low Pressure Alarm ....84
13.9 High Humidity.....................................85
13.10 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm /
Shutdown.....................................................86
13.11 High Duty Cycle Alarm.....................86
13.12 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm .....86
13.13 Inconsistent Heatless Dryer Cycling..87
13.14 Compressor Doesn’t Operate.............87
13.15 Compressor Won’t Build Pressure ....88
13.16 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw....88
13.17 High Compressor Last Run Time
Alarm...........................................................89
13.18 Can’t Create a High Compressor Last
Run Time Alarm..........................................89
13.19 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling.90
13.20 Contacting Altec AIR Technical
Support.........................................................90
14. Appendix ...................................................91
14.1 Wiring Diagram...................................92
14.2 Set Point Limits and Defaults ..............92
14.3 SNMP Parameters................................93
15. Limited Warranty Agreement.................94
Registration Reminder.................................94
16. Contacting Altec AIR...............................95
16.1 General.................................................95
16.2 Sales.....................................................95
16.3 Service .................................................95
16.4 Technical Support................................95
17. Notes...........................................................96

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4. Safety & Warning Information
This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and
adhere to during installation, operation, and maintenance of your Air Dryer. PLEASE
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR
PROCEDURE ON YOUR AIR DRYER.
Additional warnings specific to an operation or procedure will also be presented
throughout the following sections. These will include the symbol as well as a label of
“WARNING!”, “CAUTION!”, or “IMPORTANT!”. Please be sure to pay close
attention for these warnings and read them as 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!
Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live
electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during 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 all jewelry before
performing any procedures.

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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 standby.
CAUTION!
Depressurizing the Air Dryer may be necessary before performing
certain procedures. NEVER remove pressure sensing tubes from the
Control Board without depressurizing the Air Dryer first, or damage to
the Control Board will occur.
CAUTION!
Incoming power to Dryer must be:
15 amp service recommended
110 - 125 VAC, 50/60 Hz for P210WLP models
208 - 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase for P212WLP models
CAUTION!
Proper installation & maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is
extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the
equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.
WARNING!
High Noise. PUREGAS air-dryers are meant to be installed in an
unattended area.

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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 routine maintenance as outlined in the Maintaining Your
Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of
your Air Dryer.
CAUTION!
This Air-dryer does not contain an internal Surge Protection Device
(SPD). An SPD is required and must be supplied by the user.
CAUTION!
Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.
IMPORTANT!
Installation of ALTEC AIR air-dryers are intended for network
telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only.

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5. Overview & Specifications
5.1 Product Description
The P210WLP Series Air Dryers from Altec AIR are designed to intake wet ambient
air and remove the moisture for delivery to applications requiring a constant, on-
demand source of dry, pressurized air. This process is fully automatic and will
remain consistent with minimal required periodic maintenance. These dryers are
designed specifically for indoor use.
The P210WLP Series Air Dryers employ a fully digital operating platform offering
the most accurate readings of Dryer variables, removable access panel allowing easier
access for adjustment and maintenance, and ultra-quiet compressor with an industry
leading maintenance interval.
5.2 Key Features
LCD display of all operating parameters
Solid state microprocessor-based circuitry eliminates costly maintenance
Accurate humidity sensing within 0.1% RH
Oil-less compressor
5.3 P210WLP Series Air Dryer Models
Model Description
P210WLP 110 - 125 VAC, 0.3 – 7.5 PSI (2.1 – 51.7 KPA) Outlet Pressure
P210WLP-V
P212WLP 208 - 253 VAC, 0.3 – 7.5 PSI (2.1 – 51.7 KPA) Outlet Pressure
5.4 Technical Specifications

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P210WLP-V P210WLP P212WLP
Output
Capacity Up to 200 SCFD (5.7 SCMD) @ 100% Duty Cycle
Power
Requirements
110 – 125 VAC
60 HZ 208 – 253 VAC 50 – 60 HZ
Outlet
Pressure
Range 0.3 – 7.5 PSI (2.1 – 51.7 KPa)
Outlet Air
Humidity Less than 2% RH Less than -40 ºF/ºC Atmospheric Dew Point
Compressor
Type Oil-less Piston Type
Drying
Method Heatless Desiccant
Optimal
Operating
Temperature
Range
40º – 85º F (5º - 30º C) Ambient
*Unit will go into SHUTDOWN mode if Cabinet Temperature exceeds 120º F (49º C)
Alarms Standard Alarms - Complete readings of all critical measurement points,
individual alarm indication display, including SNMP Communication
Outlet
Connections 3/8” Press-to-lock Fitting
Dimensions 6.75” D x 16.13” W x
19.39” H
19.39” D x 16.13” W x 6.75” H
(49.27 cm D x 40.97 cm W x 17.15 cm H)
Net Weight 42 lbs (19 kgs)

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5.5 Dryer Function Overview
# Component Description
1
Inlet Muffler
Minimizes compressor
intake
noise
2
Compressor
Compresses
air drawn in by the inlet muffler
3 Coalescing Filter Removes liquid water droplets from the
airstream prior to the heatless dryer
4 Purge Outlet Outputs heatless dryer purge air and the liquid
water from the coalescing filter
5
Heatless Dryer
Removes moisture from
the
compressed air.
6 Capacity Control Valve Regulates system pressure and prevents air from
bleeding back through the
h
eatless
dryer
.
7
Air Tank
Stores
compressed
dry air.
8 Outlet Pressure Regulator Regulates the outlet pressure to the desired
outlet condition
.
9
Humidity Sensor
Measures the
h
umidity of the compressed air.
10 System Outlet Outputs the tank air at the pressure set by the
outlet pressure regulator
11
Tank Pressure Transducer
Interprets tank pressure for display
12
Outlet Pressure Transducer
Interprets
outlet pressure for display

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6. Installing Your Dryer
6.1 Safety & Warning Information
WARNING!
Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live
electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during
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 all jewelry before performing 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 standby.
CAUTION!
Proper installation & maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide
is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the
equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.
WARNING!
High Noise. Air-dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended
area.
CAUTION!
This Air-dryer does not contain an internal Surge Protection Device
(SPD). An SPD is required and must be supplied by the user.

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6.2 Before You Begin
6.2.1 Carefully inspect the unit, including the shipping box as well as the air
Dryer, for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING. If any shipping
damage is detected, it is important to file a claim with the shipping
company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
6.2.2 Read the entire Installing Your Dryer section to familiarize yourself with
the components and procedures before performing the air Dryer installation.
6.2.3 Verify the installation location of the air Dryer:
6.2.3.1 Well ventilated and free from abrasive dust or chemicals.
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.
CAUTION!
Incoming power to Dryer must be:
15 amp service recommended
110 - 125 VAC, 50/60 Hz for P210WLP models
208 - 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase for P212WLP models
IMPORTANT!
Installation of PUREGAS air-dryers are intended for network
telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only.

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6.2.3.2 Ambient temperature is between 40° and 85° F (5° and 30° C) for
optimal performance
NOTE: Higher temperatures will decrease component lifespan.
6.2.3.3 Meets the following power requirements:
110 - 125 VAC for P210WLP models
208 - 253 VAC, 1 Phase for P212WLP models
All models require 50/60 Hz and minimum 15 amp service
6.2.4 Notify the alarm center of the installation and potential for alarms during
the process (as necessary).
6.3 Included Contents
(1) P210WLP Series Air Dryer
(1) 120 VAC Power Cord (P210WLP models)
(1) 220 VAC Power Cord (P212WLP models)
(4) Connector, Male 1/4 MPT Swivel Elbow
(1) Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting
(1) Rack Mounting U-shaped Bracket (P210WLP-V Excluded)
(2) Rack Mounting Ear Brackets (P210WLP-V Excluded)
(1) Drawer Slide Pair (P210WLP-V Excluded)
(2) Vertical Wall Mount Bracket (P210WLP-V Only)
(1) User’s Guide (not shown)
(1) Installation Hardware Kit
(1) 36” Purge Drain Tube

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6.4 Required Tools and Materials
Medium adjustable wrench
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Box Cutter
Loctite 222MS
Cup of soapy water
1-inch paint brush (recommended)
1.1.1
6.5 Installation Steps
6.5.1 Using a box cutter remove the Dryer from box and all shipping materials.
NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the
shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
6.5.2 Open panel latches and remove
the top panel.
NOTE: The top panel is
equipped with locking latches if
a higher level of security is
required
6.5.3 Check for loose parts, hoses, or wiring.
NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the
shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.

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6.5.4 Remove the wooden shipping block
from the compressor assembly by
removing the single #8-32 x ¾”
Philips head screw and pulling the
block free.
NOTE: Do not discard shipping
block. Shipping block must be re-
inserted in the case of a future event
requiring movement of the dryer (See section 6.7 )
6.5.5 Remove the plastic plug from
the purge port
6.5.6 Remove the metal plug
from the outlet port. Install
the plug into the included
precision bleed orifice fitting
and then into the dryer Outlet
Port.

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6.5.7 For RACK MOUNT installations (See sections 6.5.8 & 6.5.9 for wall
mount installations):
6.5.7.1 Extend the drawer slide brackets and separate into two components
by pressing down on the black lever and pulling apart.
6.5.7.2 Install the smaller of
the two slide
components on the side
panels of the unit by
inserting two of the
supplied 8-32 x 5/16”
screws into the pre-
threaded holes on each
side of the unit. Use
loctite to secure the
screws.

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6.5.7.3 Install the larger of the
two slide components on
the inside walls of the
provided U-shaped
mounting bracket by
inserting two of the
supplied 10-32 x 3/8”
screws on each side. Use
Loctite to secure the
screws.
6.5.7.4 Install one of the
“mounting ear” brackets
on each side of the U-
shaped mounting bracket
using two 10-32 x 5/8”
screws, two washers, and
two 10-32 Nylock nuts.
NOTE: The mounting ears are reversible to accommodate both 19” and
23” racks. The mounting ears can be installed in various positions
along the depth of the U-shaped bracket to accommodate various rack
configurations.

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6.5.7.5 Install the U-shaped bracket
assembly into the server rack
by bolting the two mounting ear
brackets to the rails of the rack.
Refer to the manufacturer of the
server rack to determine the
hardware necessary for
component installation.
NOTE: If the server rack has additional mounting rails, an additional
set of mounting ears can be used to decrease unit sway (see section
11.4 for ordering information).
6.5.7.6 From a supported
position, lift and slide
the unit into the U-
shaped bracket
assembly that is
installed in the server
rack. Take care to align
the drawer slide
components so that they
engage correctly with each other. Firmly push the unit until it is fully
installed, and the drawer slides will lock to prevent accidental
separation.
NOTE: The unit can be quickly removed from the U-shaped bracket
assembly without removal of mounting hardware by fully extending the
unit, pressing down on the black release levers on the drawer slides
(See section 6.5.7.1 for detail), and gently pulling the unit free.

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6.5.8 For HORIZONTAL WALL MOUNT installation (See section 6.5.7 for
rack mount installation & section 6.5.9 for vertical wall mount installation)
6.5.8.1 Each P210WLP Series dryer, excluding P210WLP-V dryers, is
shipped with a standard rack mount installation kit. Section 10.3
outlines the general installation process for wall mounting a P210WLP
Series dryer. The installation components required for wall mounting
are NOT INCLUDED with the standard dryer (see section 11.4 for
ordering information).
6.5.8.2 Install a wall mount bracket
on each side panel of the unit
using two 8-32 x 3/8” screws
and two washers. Use Loctite
to secure the screws.
6.5.8.3 Refer to the following hole pattern to locate fasteners on the wall:
6.5.8.4 Refer to the fastener manufacturer for installation instructions of wall
anchors. The minimum necessary fastener tensile/pullout strength is
2,000 pounds per anchor.
6.5.9 For VERTICAL WALL MOUNT installations – P210WLP-V units only
(See section 6.5.7 for rack mount installations & section 6.5.8 for
horizontal wall mount installations):