Condair ME series User manual

2577874 EN 1602
Humidication and Evaporative Cooling
OPERATION MANUAL
Adiabatic air humidification/air cooling system
Condair ME Control
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3Contents
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 General 5
1.2 Notes on the operation manual 5
2 For your safety 7
3 Product Overview 10
3.1 Model overview 10
3.2 Product designation / Which model do you have 11
3.3 Construction of the system components 12
3.3.1 Construction of the evaporative module 12
3.3.2 Construction of the hydraulic module 13
3.4 System overviews / Functional description 14
3.4.1 Typical system Condair ME Control (internally mounted) 14
3.4.2 Typical system Condair ME Control (externally mounted) 15
4 Operation 18
4.1 Important notes on operation 18
4.2 Initial commissioning 19
4.3 Display and operating elements 21
4.4 Start up for daily operation 22
4.5 Notes on operation 23
4.5.1 Important notes on operation 23
4.5.2 Remote operating and fault indication 23
4.5.3 Recommended regular checks during operation 23
4.5.4 Manual draining of the water tank 24
4.5.5 Performing a matrix wash over 25
4.6 Decommissioning the system 26
5 Operating the Condair ME control software 27
5.1 Standard operating display 27
5.1.1 Operating status indication 28
5.1.2 Maintenance and malfunction indications 29
5.2 Navigating/operating the Condair ME control software 30
5.3 Information functions 31
5.3.1 Accessing support information 31
5.3.2 Accessing system information 31
5.4 Conguration 35
5.4.1 Accessing the “Conguration” submenu 35
5.4.2 Conguring dilution and drain cycle functions – “Features” submenu 35
5.4.3 Control settings – “Control Settings” submenu 38
5.4.4 Basic settings – “General” submenu 41
5.4.5 Communication settings – “Communication” submenu 42

4Contents
5.5 Service functions 46
5.5.1 Accessing the “Service” submenu 46
5.5.2 Performing maintenance functions – “Service” submenu 46
5.5.2.1 Input diagnostic functions – “Input Diagnostics” submenu 49
5.5.2.2 Relay diagnostic functions – “Relay Diagnostics” submenu 51
5.6 Administration settings 52
5.6.1 Accessing “Administrator” submenu 52
5.6.2 Administration settings – “Administrator” submenu 52
6 Maintenance 54
6.1 Important notes on maintenance 54
6.2 Maintenance intervals 55
6.3 Maintenance guide 55
6.4 Dismantling and installation of components for maintenance 57
6.4.1 Dismantling and installation of the evaporative module 57
6.5 Consumables guide 57
6.6 Health and safety requirements 58
6.7 Routine water sampling and testing 59
6.8 Cleaning and disinfection 60
6.9 Cleaning and disinfection method statement 62
6.10 Resetting the maintenance indication on Condair ME Control 64
6.11 Performing software and rmware updates 65
7 Fault elimination 66
7.1 Fault indication on Condair ME Control control unit 66
7.2 Malfunction list 67
7.3 Saving fault and service histories to a USB memory stick 73
7.4 Malfunctions without indication 73
7.5 Notes on fault elimination 74
7.6 Resetting the fault status on Condair ME Control 74
7.7 Replacing the fuses and backup battery in the control unit 75
8 Taking out of service/Disposal 76
8.1 Taking out of service 76
8.2 Disposal/Recycling 76
9 Productspecications 77
9.1 Technical data 77
10 Appendix 78
10.1 Wiring diagram Condair ME Control 78

5Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 General
We thank you for having purchased the CondairME ControlEvaporative Humidierand Cooler
(Condair ME Control for short).
The Condair ME Control incorporates the latest technical ad van ces and meets all recognized safety
standards. Nevertheless, improper use of the Condair ME Control may result in danger to the user or
third parties and/or impairment of material assets.
To ensure a safe, proper, and economical operation of the Condair ME Control, please observe and
comply with all information and safety instructions contained in the present documentation as well as in
the separate documentations of the components installed in the humidication system.
If you have questions after reading this documentation, please contact your Condair representative.
They will be glad to assist you.
1.2 Notes on the operation manual
Limitation
ThesubjectofthisoperationmanualistheCondairMEControlEvaporativeHumidierandCooler.
The various options and accessories are only described insofar as is necessary for proper operation of the
equipment. Further information on options and accessories can be obtained in the respective instructions.
This operation manual is restricted to the commissioning,the operation,the maintenance and trou-
bleshooting of the Condair ME Control and is meant for welltrainedpersonnelbeingsufciently
qualiedfortheirrespectivework.
Please note, some illustrations in this manual may show options and accessories which may not be
supplied as standard or available in your country. Please check availability and specication details with
your Condair representative.
The operation manual is supplemented by various separate items of documentation (such as the installa-
tion manual), which are included in the delivery as well. Where necessary, appropriate cross-references
are made to these publications in the operation manual.

6Introduction
Symbols used in this manual
CAUTION!
The catchword “CAUTION” used in conjunction with the caution symbol in the circle designates notes
in this operation manual that, if neglected, may cause damage and/or malfunction of the unit or
other material assets.
WARNING!
The catchword “WARNING” used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety
and danger notes in this operation manual that, if neglected, may cause injury to persons.
DANGER!
The catchword “DANGER” used in conjunction with the general caution symbol designates safety and
danger notes in this operation manual that, if neglected, may lead to severe injury or even death
of persons.
Safekeeping
Please safeguard this operation manual in a safe place, where it can be immediately accessed. If the
equipment changes hands, the operation manual must be passed on to the new operator.
If the operation manual gets mislaid, please contact your Condair representative.
Language versions
This operation manual is available in various languages. Please contact your Condair representative
for information.

7For your safety
2 For your safety
General
Every person working with the Condair ME Control must have read and understood the operation manual
of the Condair ME Control before carrying out any work.
Knowing and understanding the contents of the operation manual is a basic requirement for protecting
the personnel against any kind of danger, to prevent faulty operation, and to operate the unit safely and
correctly.
All ideograms, signs and markings applied to the components of the Condair ME Control must be ob-
served and kept in readable state.
Qualicationofpersonnel
All work described in this operation manual may only be carried out by specialists who are well
trainedandadequatelyqualiedandareauthorizedbythecustomer.
For safety and warranty reasons any action beyond the scope of this manual must be carried out only
by qualied personnel authorised by the manufacturer.
It is assumed that all persons working with the Condair ME Control are familiar and comply with the
appropriate local regulations on work safety and the prevention of accidents.
The Condair ME Control may not be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental abilities or persons with lacking experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by
a person responsible for their safety or they received instructions on how to operate the system.
Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the Condair ME Control.
Intended use
The Condair ME Control is intended exclusively for airhumidicationandaircoolinginAHU'sor
air ducts within the specied operating conditions. Any other type of application, without the written
consent of the manufacturer, is considered as not conforming with the intended purpose and may lead
to the Condair ME Control becoming dangerous.
Operation of the equipment in the intended manner requires that all the information contained in this
operation manual are observed (in particular the safety instructions).

8For your safety
Danger that may arise from the Condair ME Control
DANGER!
Risk of electric shock!
The Condair ME Control unit (and the optional submerged UV system) contain live mains
voltage. Live parts may be exposed when the control unit (or the terminal box of the optional
submerged UV system) is open. Touching live parts may cause severe injury or danger to life.
Prevention: Before carrying out any work on the Condair ME Control switch off the control unit, dis-
connect it from the mains via the electrical isolator and secure the electrical isolator in “Off” position
against inadvertent power-up.
DANGER!
Health risk because of inadequate hygiene!
Inadequatelyoperatedand/orpoorlymaintainedevaporativehumidication/coolingsystems
may endanger health. When inadequately operated and/or poorly maintained micro-organisms
(including the bacterium which causes Legionnaire’s disease) may grow in the evaporative
module, the water tank and the water system of the Condair ME Control and may affect the air
in the AHU/air duct.
Prevention: the Cond air ME Control must strictly be operated and maintained in accordance with this
manual.
WARNING!
Some type of evaporative material is manufactured from glass bre. Though this material is not classi-
ed as hazardous, it is recommended that Personal Protection Equipment such as gloves, protective
clothing and eye protection are used during handling to protect the user from bres or dust. If dust is
generated during handling it is recommended that respiratory protection is worn.
Correct lifting and handling
Lifting or handling of components must only be carried out by trained and qualied personnel. Ensure
that the lifting operation has been properly planned and risk assessed, and that all equipment has been
checked by a skilled and competent Health & Safety representative.
It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that operators are trained in handling heavy goods and to
enforce the relevant lifting regulations.

9For your safety
Preventing unsafe operation
If it is suspected that safe and hygienic operation is no longer possible, then the Condair ME Control
should immediately be shut down and secured against accidental power-up according to chapter
4.6 – Decommissioning the system. This can be the case under the following circumstances:
– if the Condair ME Control is damaged
– if the Condair ME Control is contaminated
– if the electrical installations are damaged
– if the Condair ME Control is no longer operating correctly
– if connections and/or piping are leaking
All persons working with the Condair ME Control must report any alterations to the system that may
affect safety to the owner without delay.
Prohibitedmodicationstotheunit
Nomodicationsmustbeundertaken on the Condair ME Control without the express written consent
of the manufacturer.
For the replacement of defective components use exclusively original accessories and spare parts
available from your Condair representative.

10 Product Overview
3 Product Overview
3.1 Model overview
As standard the Condair ME Control consist of:
– Evaporative module (75%, 85 % or 95 % efciency depending on the cassette type)
– Hydraulic module (mounted internal or external to the duct)
– Control unit with integrated controller with touch panel
According to your order the Condair ME Control can be equipped with the following options:
– Droplet separator
– Evaporative module blanking
– Hydraulic module cover
– Remote operation and fault indication
– BMS connectivity
– Freeze protection stat
– Leak detection
– Conductivity monitoring
– Submerged UV or In-Line UV
– PureFlo Ag+
– Dosing pump
– Electrical isolator
– Install kit