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“Ultrasound humidifier for fan coils”+0300056EN - rel. 1.5 - 24.06.2015
5. STARTING, USER INTERFACE AND BASIC FUNCTIONS
Before starting the humidifier, check:
□water connections: chap. 2, in the event of water leaks, do not start
the humidifier before having restored the connections;
□water vapour distribution: chap. 3 and electrical connections chap. 4.
5.1 Starting
1The humidifier, once powered and enabled for production (remote
on-off/humidistat, terminal M14, Fig 4.e), is ready for operation.
2If there are no other external connections, the humidifier will start, and
operation will only stop if the enabling signal (M14) is no longer present.
3 If TH humidity probe (optional) is connected to terminal G (Fig. 4.a),
the humidifier will operate until reaching the humidity set point
(default 50%rH). See chap. 12.9.
4 If terminal E (Fig. 4.a) is connected to the current transformer (TAM,
optional) and is enabled (dipswitch 7, Fig. 4.c) the humidifier will
only start if current is measured on the fan neutral wire on the prin-
cipal system. This wire must run inside the TAM.In this way, atomised
water will only be produced when the fan is on.
5.2 Shutdown/Standby
1To switch the humidifier off, disconnect power
2The humidifier goes into standby when:
- the remote on/off contact is open
- TH probe is fitted and the humidity set point has been reached
- no current is measured by the TAM (if fitted and enabled)
- the on/off contact is open and serial enabling is set to 0 (see
Chap 12.2)
- a modulating signal is used (optional card) and there is no
request
When the humidifier is in standby, the unit is emptied
automatically. When in standby the fan stays on for 5 min.
5.3 Autotest
Whenever the humidifier is first started (from off ), if enabled and
humidity production is required, a test cycle is run. A complete fill and
drain cycle is performed, during which the level sensor is monitored; if
the test is successful, regular water vapour production will start. If the test
fails, production is disabled (see the alarm table).
5.4 LED signals
A light is fitted on the top of the humidifier to indicate operating status:
GREEN LED ORANGE LED
Steady Humidity production Retry procedure**
Flashing slowly* Set point reached Standby
Flashing quickly* Fill or Autotest Washing
*Flashing slowly: 1s ON and 1s OFF
Flashing quickly: 0.2s ON and 0.2s OFF
**See paragraphs 13.5 and 13.6.
The red LED means an alarm is active. See chapter 8 for information on
alarms.
5.5 Disabling
The humidifier can be disabled in three different ways:
• Opening contact M14.1 and M14.2 (enabling signal)
• If the current transformer (TAM) is fitted and enabled (dipswitch 7 ON)
and no current is measured
• There are active alarms (see Chap. 8)
5.6 Reset tank hour counter
The humidifier is fitted with an hour counter that records operation.
After a set number of hours (1500), a signal is activated to indicate
maintenance should be performed on the tank and operation of the
piezoelectric elements checked (see Chap.9 “Maintenance and spare
parts” on p. 19 and chap. 8“Alarm table”on p. 18)
To reset the hour counter at any time, proceed as follows:
• Switch the humidifier off
• Wait for the tank to empty completely
• Close the water supply tap
• Remove the tank, making sure to disconnect the piezoelectric element
power supply
• Open the On/Off contact
• Switch the humidifier on WITHOUT THE TANK. The yellow LED will flash
• Close the On/Off contact, the yellow LED will remain on steady
• Switch the humidifier off
• Reposition the piezoelectric element connector, replace the tank and
open the water supply tap
• Switch the humidifier on
5.7 Automatic washing
The humidifier automatically runs a washing cycle at intervals in
operating time set by parameter b8 (default 60 minutes, parameter b0
can be used to convert this value into hours, see Table 7.c).
The washing cycle involves a complete drain cycle, a phase in which
fill and drain are activated together (default 1 minute, parameter b3) to
flush out any residues in the tank, a complete fill cycle and finally another
complete drain cycle.
During this operation, water vapour production is stopped.
5.8 Washing due to inactivity
If the humidifier remains inactive (on but in standby) for an extended
period (parameter b2, default 24 hours) a washing cycle is performed, as
described in the previous paragraph. This cleans the tank of any residues
(e.g. dust) that may have accumulated during the period of inactivity.
Parameter b0 can be used to set the time when this washing cycle is
performed. By default, the washing cycle is run after 24 hours (continuous)
of no operation, i.e. the humidifier is in standby. This is because the
humidifier is normally connected to a reverse osmosis system, which
needs to operate frequently in order to avoid malfunctions. B0 (see Table
7.c, reverse osmosis) can be set so that the washing cycle is performed
when first restarting after a period of continuous inactivity set by b2.