Dri-Air Industries ARID-X10C User manual
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ARID-X10C FLOOR
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DRI-AIR INDUSTRIES, INC.
16 THOMPSON ROAD
P.O. BOX 1020
EAST WINDSOR, CT 06088-1020
Tel. (860) 627- 110
FAX (860) 623-4477
Internet http://www.dri-air.com
e-mail: sales@dri-air.com
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CONTENTS
DRYER DESCRIPTION Pg 4
AIR FLOW SCHEMATIC Pg 7
DRYER CYCLE DIAGRAM Pg 8
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS Pg 9
HOPPER CONNECTION Pg 9
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Pg 10
POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION Pg 10
DRYER OPERATION
START-UP PROCEDURES Pg 11
ALARMS Pg 12
ROUTINE OPERATION Pg 13
TROUBLESHOOTING
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 1
DETAILED TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 16
ZONE VALVE TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 18
CONTROLS TROUBLESHOOTING Pg 18
PARTS LIST Pg 19
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 110V Appendix
8 2 7
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 220V Appendix
8 2 8
DRYER CONFIGURATION Appendix
84430
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The ARID-X10C dryer is a fully portable dryer
designed to dry hygroscopic resins quickly and
efficiently. It is ideal for insert molders and
laboritory applications, or where production rates
are 10 lbs./hr or less.
The ARID-X10C dryer is available in 110 volt and
230 volt models. The power requirements for the
110 volt model are a voltage range of 10 -130v
AC at 0/60 Hz., single phase with a 20 amp current
rating and the 230 volt model requires a range 220-
2 0v AC at 0/60 Hz., single phase with a 10 amp
current rating.
Regenera ion Cycle
The ARID-X10 utilizes our HP4-X dual desiccant
bed design that provides a constant supply of dry
air to the material hopper. While one bed is
removing moisture from the process air stream, the
other bed is being regenerated. The entire process
is controlled by an ELC factory programmed with
the tower heat-up and cool down times required to
regenerate the desiccant. When the regenerated
bed completes this cycle, the zone valve switches
the air stream and the newly regenerated bed is now
used for drying the process air. The saturated bed
is then regenerated, repeating the cycle. Please see
the Regeneration Cycle Diagram on page 8.
The airflow design of the ARID-X/HP4-X dryers
makes the regeneration cycle more efficient
because we utilize a small amount of the
desiccated process air, rather than ambient air, to
regenerate the desiccant bed. This reduces the
impact of the high moisture content of the
ambient air, which would contaminate the
desiccant bed, and allows the dryer to attain a
lower dew point. This cycle is depicted in the
schematic on page 8.
HP4-X Design
Our patented HP4-X design incorporates 4
desiccant beds where two are stacked, one over
the other in each tower. This nearly doubles the
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DESCRIPTION
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amount of desiccant available for drying the
process air stream, and because of the tower
design, the dryer is able to regenerate the
desiccant in the same time as our ARID-X series.
This allows the dryer to operate in very high
humidity conditions without affecting the process
air dew point. In fact, this design produces dew
point levels of –40° to -80° C for faster more
complete drying of your material. Please see
Airflow diagram on page 7.
Ma erial Hopper Requiremen s
The Arid-X10 dryer can be used with any
material hopper that is designed to allow proper
air flow. Hoppers that are equipped with a
material spreader cone and diffuser basket will
provide the best performance. To obtain optimal
drying performance, we recommend that you
utilize our uniquely designed material hoppers.
Dri-Air’s “all stainless” hopper design utilizes a
stainless steel inner shell surrounded by a
stainless steel jacketed insulation layer. The
easily removable stainless steel spreader cone/
diffuser basket assembly promotes proper
material flow to ensure that the material is dried
efficiently and no undried material is left at the
hopper bottom that needs to be fed out prior to
operating. You must ensure that your hopper is
kept filled, to ensure that you have sufficient time
to dry the material.
Dryer Con rols
The Arid-X10 dryer is supplied with a factory
programmed ELC Control Module and a Digital
Temperature Controller.
ELC Control Module
The ELC Control Module controls the
regeneration cycle described in the previous
section. It has been factory programmed and
does not require any additional input by the
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operator. The module will automatically monitor
and control the dryer’s operating parameters by
timing the regeneration cycle as well as
monitoring and controlling the regeneration
heaters and dryer alarms.
Digital Temperature Controller
The Digital Controller works in tandem with the
ELC Control module to monitor and control the
process air temperature. The controller’s touch
pad allows the operator to input the dryer’s
process air temperature settings and alarm points.
These are explained in more detail later in this
manual.
Dri-Air Elec ric Ro ary Zone Valve
The Arid-X10 utilizes our exclusive electric
rotary valve technology, which helps make this
dryer truely portable and low maintenance. As
the valve does not need compressed air to
operate, it is far more reliable than valves that
depend on clean compressed air at a constant
pressure.
The valve is designed to be practically
maintenance free, as the seals are self seating and
are designed to provide years of trouble free
service. The electric controls are easily
accessable for trouble-shooting, and are equipped
with lights to indicate the zone position of the
valve.
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FROM
MATERIAL
HOPPER
FILTER
VORTEX
BLOWER
4-WAY ZONE
VALVE
VENT
TO HOPPER
HEATERS
REGENERATION
AIR FLOW SCHEMATIC FOR ARID-X 10 DRYER
PROCESS HEATER
SAFETY THERMAL
AIRAHM1
LOWER
REGENERATION
HEATERS
UPPER
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Dryer Cycle
Diagram
Desicant Beds
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CAUTION: Prior to installing the dryer a qualified
electrician should ensure that the facility power supply is
compatible with the unit. Any wiring required for
installation must be performed by a qualified electrician.
Ins alla ion Requiremen s
Elec rical
The power requirements for the unit are detailed
on page 4 of this manual. The unit is supplied with
power connector cord and should be intalled as
directed below. All 230 volt models require a
minimum operating voltage of 220v AC to operate
properly.
Facili y Loca ion
The unit is suitable for use in industrial and
laboratory environments. The location should be
adequately ventilated, with no flammable vapors
or gasses present. The unit must be postioned to
allow the operator to view the control panel and
access the controls. Do not locate the dryer in an
enclosed area. Allow at least 3 feet (1 meter) of
clearance around each side for proper ventillation
and heat dissipation. If the unit is to be installed on
a bench or stand, be sure they are adequately sized
to accomodate the dryer’s weight (72 lbs/32Kg).
Hopper Connec ion
Each Arid-X10 dryer is supplied with a 6 foot
Process Air Hose/Thermocouple Assembly and a
6 foot Return Air Hose. To install the dryer, connect
the Process Air Hose/Thermocouple Assembly to
the material hopper by placing the end of the hose
with the thermocouple probe over the material
hopper inlet port (usually on the bottom of the
hopper) and the end of the hose with the
thermocouple plug over the dryer’s Process Air
Outlet Port located on the top of the dryer. Connect
the Return Air Hose to the outlet port on the material
hopper (usually on top/cover of hopper) and to the
dryer’s Process Inlet Port on top of the Filter
Canister. Clamp each hose tightly with the hose
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
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clamps provided with the dryer. Plug the
thermocouple connector on the Process Air Hose
assembly into the receptacle located on the side of
the dryer. See Dryer Configuration drawing (84430)
in Appendix.
Elec rical Connec ion
The Arid-X10 dryer is available in 110 or 220 volt,
single-phase models. The 110 volt model is
supplied with a pre-assembed power cord with a
grounded three prong male plug already attached,
while the 220 volt model requires the user to have
a qualified electrician attach an appropriately
grounded male plug, suitably configured to the
facility’s power supply outlet.
220 volt Connection - USA/Canada
Connect WHITE and BLACK wires to power leads
on plug and the GREEN wire to the ground lead.
220 volt Connection - Europe
Connect BROWN and BLUE wires to the power
leads on plug and the GREEN/YELLOW wire to
the ground lead.
To connect the dryer to electrical power, plug in
the cord to any grounded power source. With all
units being single phase, blower rotation will be
correct.
CAUTION: Do no opera e his dryer using an
ungrounded power recep acle.
Pos -Ins alla ion Inspec ion
Prior to starting the dryer, inspect the unit to ensure
the following:
1. All hose couplings are tight and secure.
2. Hoses are not crushed or obstructed.
3. Process Air Thermocouple is connected.
4. Hopper is clean and ports are clear.
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
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STARTUP PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Only personnel qualified to operate
this dryer should start and run this dryer.
Dryer Con rols
Main Power - The rocker switch located on the
left side of the dryer face panel controls all power
to the dryer. It functions as the main circuit
breaker for the dryer and in emergencies, will cut
all power to the unit.
Dryer S ar -up
To initiate dryer start-up, press the rocker switch
on the unit’s face panel. The Rocker Switch
should illuminate; indicating power is supplied to
the unit. The dryer is now operating, follow the
instructions below to set the process air
temperature or to shut the dryer off.
1. Rocker Switch POWER ON light indicates there is
power to the controls, heaters, valve and blower.
2. The dryer is now ready for setting the Process Air
temperature. Follow instructions in next section.
3. The AMBER TEMPERATURE ALARM light will
illuminate if an alarm condition arises. Further diagnostics
required. See sections on Alarms and Trouble-shooting.
4. To stop dryer press the Rocker Switch to the OFF
position.
To Se Process Air Tempera ure:
Using the Digital Temperature Controller:
1. Press SEL button on the controller to
enable the red Temperature Set display
(labeled SV) to be altered.
DRYER OPERATION
TEMP CONTROLLER
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2. Press the up arrow ↑ key to increase
the set point or the down arrow ↓ key to
decrease the setting until the desired
process air temperature set point is
displayed.
3. Press the SEL key again to enter the
new temperature setting.
CAUTION: Do not operate this dryer below 140
degrees F (60 deg. C) or above 3 0 degrees F
(177 deg. C).
The High Temp Alarm condition discussed
below will initiate a “Dryer Shutdown” that cuts
power to the blower, digital controller and ELC
output relays. See Trouble-Shooting section of
this manual.
Process Air Tempera ure Alarms
The ELC/Digital Control system is
preprogrammed with alarm set points that will
shut the dryer down and activate the
TEMPERATURE ALARM light on the dryer
control panel and the ALM1 light on the digital
controller.
The alarm will be activated if either the process
air temperature fails to reach the set point within
the alloted time period or the temperature
exceeds the high limit. The HIGH TEMP
ALARM light will illuminate for both
conditions.
Thermocouple Failure Alarm
If a failure is detected with the Process Air
Thermocouple, the upper Process Air
Temperature display (labeled PV) on the Digital
Controller will flash and display 0000. This
alarm will be displayed if the thermocouple is
not connected or is faulty.
ALARMS
DIGITAL CONTROLLER
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When operating this dryer please follow the
procedures detailed below:
Rou ine Opera ion
The dryer should be operated in a dry
environment at ambient temperatures between 0
and 110 degrees F (10-44 deg. C). The unit
should be situated so that the air hoses are not
crimped or restricted after connection with the
material hopper and the controls are easily
accessible to the operator.
When moving the dryer allow the dryer to cool
completely before handling. Recheck the hose
and thermocouple connections to ensure that they
are tight.
To shut the dryer down, press the OFF button on
the Control Panel and press the rocker switch to
the off position. Always unplug the unit when
not in operation.
Emergency Shu down
In the event that a condition should arise that
requires the operator to immediately halt the
dryer’s operation, the operator can press the
rocker switch to the off position and the unit will
shut down completely. Remove the power plug
from the facilty outlet to cut all power from the
dryer.
Hopper Main enance
1. Always clean hopper interior, air inlet port
and diffuser basket prior to adding or
changing materials.
2. Never over-fill the hopper. Material should
not obstruct the exhaust port at the top of the
hopper.
ROUTINE OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
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Fil er main enance
1. Open filter canister and clean filter element
on a daily basis using compressed air.
2. Change filter cartridge every 6 months
(Sooner if process materials are dusty.).
Never opera e dryer wi hou fil er elemen ins alled.
Dryer Cleaning
Always unplug he dryer before cleaning.
The dryer is supplied with a surface coating that
is easily cleaned and maintained by simply
wiping the dryer with a moistened cloth or rag.
Never clean the dryer with solvents or corrosive
liquids. Always allow the dryer to cool
completely before cleaning.
ROUTINE OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES
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All maintenance and trouble-shooting should be
performed by a qualified electrician and a trained operator.
Nearly all diagnostic procedures can be performed with
a volt ohmmeter and an AC/DC Ammeter.
In the event that the dryer will not start or shuts down in
an alarm condition please take the following steps prior
to other diagnostic steps.
1. Check he Power Circui :
a. Incoming power fuses (F1 & F2).
b. Dryer fuse (F3). It has a blown fuse
indicator that lights up if the fuse is
defective.
c. Is POWER light in Rocker Switch
illuminated?
d. Check heater’s continuity using a volt
ohmmeter.
2. Air Flow Circui :
a. Ensure Zone Valve is operating correctly
and is in proper zone position. See VALVE
TROUBLE SHOOTING.
b. Make sure that all hoses are connected, not
crushed, and free from obstructions.
c. Inspect filter and make sure cover is tight.
3. Con rol Circui :
a. Using the ELC LCD Output/Input
Enunciators as a guide for the status of the
dryer regeneration cycle, check that all
inputs are proper for the part of the
regeneration cycle that the unit is in. See
page 18.
4. Opera ing Condi ions:
a. Check the process air temperature. It should
not be set below 140 °F (60 °C) because the
unit will go into high temp alarm.
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING GUIDE
BASIC TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
VALVE TROUBLE
SHOOTING
To determine proper ZONE
POSITION for valve, follow
proced res detailed below:
1. Open front panel of dryer to
view ELC’s LCD.
2. Open Right Side Panel to
view Valve Control Board.
3. Note if en nciator nder #4
on ELC LCD is on, indicating
dryer is in Zone 2. If no en n-
ciator is visible, the dryer is in
Zone 1.
4. Note which Zone Light is
ill minated on Valve Control
Board. Light sho ld correspond
to ELC LCD.
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Rocker Swi ch ligh is no on. Uni will no s ar :
1. Check small fuse. The LED ill be lit if it is blown.
Replace if necessary by opening the fuse holder
and put new fuse into holder.
2. Check that incoming power to the unit is proper.
3. Check safety snap disc with multi-meter. (Should
be normally closed)
HIGH TEMP ALARM ligh is illumina ed. Uni will
no run:
This indicates that the process air temperature
has; exceeded the high limit programmed into the
temperature controller, failed to reach the process
air temperature set point, or there has been a
thermocouple failure. To determine which of the
aforementioned conditions caused the alarm,
perform the procedure below.
Press Rocker Switch to OFF position and restart machine
by moving switch to ON position. View what is displayed
on the digital controller Process Air Temperature display.
If it exceeds the set point an overtemp condition has
occured. If it is below the set point, the dryer cannot reach
the set point. If 0000 is displayed, a thermocouple failure
has occured. Perform the following procedures for the
indicated failure.
Depending on when the operator discovered the
alarm, the dryer may restart if it had sufficient
time to cool down. If this happens simply allow
the dryer to operate until the alarm occurs and
then perform the above procedure.
Machine will no reach empera ure:
1. If the Output Light (C1) on Digital Controller
is not lit.
A. Check position of the Process Air
Thermocouple. The probe tip should be
in the middle of the hose.
B. Check Digital Controller - may be faulty.
DETAILED
TROUBLESHOOTING
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2. If the Output Light (C1) on Digital Controller
is lit.
A. Check the solid-state relay on panel.
B. Check airflow through process air hose.
Check the alarm limit first, by pressing and
holding the SEL button on the temperature
controller until STBY is displayed. Then press
the DOWN arrow key until AL1 is displayed in
the upper (PV) display. The setting displayed in
the lower (SV) display indicates the number of
degrees over the set point that the alarm will be
actuated. It is factory set to 0°F (30°C) and
should not be set below 30°F (16°C) or it will
actuate too quickly.
If he emp exceeds he se poin , check he following:
1. Remove the hose from the top of the hopper
to check airflow. There should be airflow out
of the hopper exhaust port and a vacuum on
the hose. If there is little or no flow, check
the inlet hose.
2. Inspect the filter to make sure that it is clean
and not affecting the airflow.
3. Check the to see if the solid state relay has
failed on by using a multi-meter on the
output to the heater. The relay has failed if
there is power to the heater when the Solid-
state relay’s input power is not activated.
If hermocouple has failed, check following:
1. Ensure thermocouple plug is securely inserted
into dryer outlet.
2. Check thermocouple continuity with multi-
meter.
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The Dri-Air Electric Rotary Valve is designed to
provide very little process air flow restriction and
no leakage between zones. It incorporates high
temperature, self adjusting seals for years of
trouble free service. The electrical controls are
built into the end of the valve and include zone
position lights.
Trouble-shooting is easy. The valve is not
working properly if there are no lights
illuminated, or the lights indicating the valve’s
zone position do not match the LCD Enunciator
on the ELC.
Check all electrical connections to valve to ensure
they are tight.
Do not attempt to adjust valve, contact factory
service department with serial number of dryer to
obtain replacement valve (Part # 83707).
DO NOT PUT FINGERS INTO VALVE WITH
POWER ON
ELC Con rol Module
The dryer control package includes a ELC
controller that is programmed for the drying cycle
discussed previously. Each input/output terminal
on the Module has a corresponding enunciator
displayed on the Module’s LCD display that can
be used for trouble-shooting. In normal operation
the LCD displays numbers 1 to 6 with with a row
of enunciators above the numbers for the inputs
and a row of enunciators below for the outputs.
(See Reference Guide to the left.) When the
enunciator is displayed the input or output is
actuated. All ELC inputs/outputs are 120 volts
AC.
Dryer Con rol Panel
The Control Panel for the dryer includes an ON/
OFF Rocker switch that acts as the Main Power
Switch and EMERGENCY STOP. When this
switch is in the OFF position all power is cut to
the Controllers, Blower and Electric Valve.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
DRI-AIR ROTARY ZONE
VALVE
TROUBLE-SHOOTING
CONTROLS - ELC
REFERENCE GUIDE
LCD ENUNCIATORS
The following list details the
corresponding inp ts & o tp ts
to the n mbered en nciators
displayed on the ELC’s LCD.
UPPER ENUNCIATOR ROW
NO. INPUT# DESC.
1 I1 Main Power
2 I2 High Temp Alm
3-6 Spare
LOWER ENUNCIATOR ROW
NO. OUTPUT# DESC.
1 Q1 Z1 Heaters
2 Q2 Z2 Heaters
3 Q3 Main Contactor
4 Q4 Zone Valve
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PARTS LIST: Arid X-10
General
110v Dryer
220v Dryer
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
84231 FILTER CARTRIDGE
83707 ZONE VALVE
8212 BLOWER
840 4 THERMOCOUPLE
8 241 TEMP. CONTROLLER (FUJI)
80082 DESICCANT 4 lb./MACHINE
80221 THERMAL SWITCH ( 00°)
8 232 FUJI ELC CONTROL
808 7 2 POLE RELAY
82496 1 POLE RELAY
82303 SOLID STATE RELAY
8203 . A FUSE HOLDER
83443 . A FUSE
84691 LARGE FUSE HOLDER
80907 AMBER LIGHT
83079 ROCKER SWITCH
81942 7 DAY TIMER
84414 UPPER REGEN HEATER 110 v
84412 LOWER REGEN HEATER 110v
84409 PROCESS HEATER 110v
8362 TRANSFORMER – 110v
80800 20 AMP FUSE
83437 TRANSFORMER – 220v
8 261 TRANSFORMER - 220v EUROPE
84413 UPPER REGEN HEATER 220v
84411 LOWER REGEN HEATER 220v
84410 PROCESS HEATER 220v
81 83 10 AMP FUSE
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