Elmo Rietschle G-BH1e Series User manual

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Side Channel
Edition: 12.2009 · 610.44521.40.000 Original operating instructions · English
Operating Instructions G-BH1e
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Contents
Contents
Design of side channel blowers in conjunction with frequency inverters ........................................... 3
Quick start guide ................................................................................................................................ 4
1Safety instructions ...............................................................................................................................5
1.1 Definitions .................................................................................................................................5
1.1.1 Safety alert symbols and signal words.........................................................................5
1.1.2 Signal words.................................................................................................................5
1.1.3 Abbreviations used.......................................................................................................5
1.2 General safety and application notes........................................................................................5
1.3 Residual risks............................................................................................................................7
1.4 Application as directed..............................................................................................................9
1.5 Foreseeable Misuse................................................................................................................10
2Technical data ...................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Mechanical data ......................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Weights ......................................................................................................................11
2.1.2 Noise level..................................................................................................................11
2.1.3 Temperature increase ................................................................................................11
2.2 Electrical data..........................................................................................................................12
2.3 General data/operating conditions ..........................................................................................13
3Transport and handling .....................................................................................................................14
3.1 Transport devices....................................................................................................................14
3.2 Transport types .......................................................................................................................14
4Installation .........................................................................................................................................15
4.1 Installation ...............................................................................................................................16
4.1.1 Important notes ..........................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Free spaces................................................................................................................17
4.1.3 Mounting.....................................................................................................................18
4.1.4 Final works .................................................................................................................19
4.2 Mounting of the muffler ...........................................................................................................19
4.3 Connecting the pump-motor unit to the system ......................................................................19
4.3.1 Important notes ..........................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Connecting the inlet line.............................................................................................20
4.3.3 Connecting the pressure line .....................................................................................20
4.4 Electrical installation................................................................................................................21
4.4.1 Important notes ..........................................................................................................21
4.4.2 Preparing works .........................................................................................................22
4.4.3 Connecting frequency inverters 2FC4152-1NE00 and 2FC4222-1NE00 ..................22
4.4.4 Connecting frequency inverters 2FC4302-1NE00 ... 2FC4752-1NE00 .....................25
4.4.5 Wiring of control connections .....................................................................................28
4.4.6 Final works .................................................................................................................31
5Commissioning..................................................................................................................................33
5.1 Preparation..............................................................................................................................33
5.2 Parameter setting....................................................................................................................34
5.2.1 The hand-held keypad 2FX4506-0NE00....................................................................34
5.2.2 Code table ..................................................................................................................36
5.3 Start-up of the pump-motor unit ..............................................................................................38
5.4 Shut-down of the pump-motor unit..........................................................................................39
6Operation...........................................................................................................................................40
7Shut-down and longer standstills ......................................................................................................41
7.1 Preparation..............................................................................................................................41
7.2 Storage conditions ..................................................................................................................41

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Design of side channel blowers in conjunction with frequency inverters
8Servicing............................................................................................................................................42
8.1 Repair/ troubleshooting...........................................................................................................42
8.1.1 Malfunctions at side channel blower ..........................................................................42
8.1.2 Frequency inverter status indications.........................................................................43
8.1.3 Fault indication at the keypad ....................................................................................44
8.1.4 Fault indication reset (TRIP-RESET) .........................................................................46
8.2 Service/ after-sales service.....................................................................................................46
8.3 Decontamination and declaration of clearance.......................................................................47
9Disposal.............................................................................................................................................48
Declaration of conformity.................................................................................................................. 49
Form for statement on safety ........................................................................................................... 50
Design of side channel blowers in conjunction with frequency inverters
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Position Description
1 Frequency inverter
2 Inlet connection with muffler and arrow indicating delivery direction
3 Discharge connection with muffler and arrow indicating delivery direction
4 Base
5 Arrow indicating direction of rotation
6 Blower cover
7 blower housing
8 Drive motor
9 Fan guard above the motor fan with rating plate, warning notices and arrow
indicating direction of rotation
10 Status display with 2 light-emitting diodes (red, green) 43
11 Communication interface for connecting the hand-held keypad 34
Fig. 1: Design of side channel blowers in conjunction with frequency inverters

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Quick start guide
Quick start guide
Side channel blowers are pre-configured for four
operating modes. It only takes a few steps and
they are ready for operation:
ACHTUNG
The drive motor is protected against
overheating by a thermal detector.
–If the drive motor gets too hot, the
frequency inverter will switch off the
pump-motor unit.
–Please contact the manufacturer if the
hydraulic process does not allow
immediate switch-off.
A minimum wiring is required for
commissioning! (21)
1 Read the safety instructions.
The safety instructions start on page 5.
2 Install the pump-motor unit and attach it.
Listing of the mounting steps starts on
page 15.
3 Wire the pump-motor unit.
Please observe that a minimum wiring is
required!
Otherwise commissioning of the pump-
motor unit is not possible.
Important notes concerning the wiring
start on page 21.
4 Put the pump-motor unit into operation.
Description of the commissioning steps
starts on page 33.
5 Adapt important process parameters.
Adapt acceleration and deceleration time to
the hydraulic process via C0012 and
C0013.
Description of parameter changing
starts on page 34.
6 Adjust the speed.
A) Speed adjustment using a potentiometer
The speed is adjusted via the analog input.
The speed can be adjusted between
aminimum and a maximum
value.Description of potentiometer wiring
starts on page 29.
B) Operation with several adjustable fixed
speeds
The speed of the pump−motor unit can be
adjusted in steps of 1000/min via the digital
inputs E3 and E4.
Description of the wiring of E3 and E4
starts on page29.
C) Operation with one fixed speed
Connect hand−held keypad.
Set required fixed speed under C0140.
Disconnect hand−held keypad.
The pump−motor unit will be operated with
this speed when switched on.
Description of hand−held keypad
connection and parameter changing
starts on page34.
D) Speed adjustment using the keypad
Connect hand−held keypad.
Select C0140.
Set the required speed during the
process using the keys _..
The pump−motor unit will be operated with
the last set speed when switched on.
Description of hand−held keypad
connection and parameter changing
starts on page34.

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Safety instructions
1 Safety instructions
1.1 Definitions
To point out dangers and important information,
the following signal words and symbols are used
in these Operating Instructions:
1.1.1 Safety alert symbols and signal words
The safety alert symbol is located in the safety
instructions in the highlighted heading field on the
left next to the signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION).
Safety instructions with a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of injuries.
Be sure to follow these safety instructions to
protect against injuries or death!
Safety instructions without a safety alert symbol
indicate a danger of damage. – Be sure to follow
these safety instructions to avoid material
damage!
1.1.2 Signal words
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
NOTE
The signal words are located in
the safety precautions in the
highlighted heading field.
They follow a certain hierarchy
and indicate (in conjunction with
the safety alert symbol, see
Chapter 1) the seriousness of
the danger and the type of
warning.
See the following explanations:
DANGER
Danger of injuries.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
that will result in death or serious injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
WARNING
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that
could result in death or serious injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
CAUTION
Danger of injuries.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, that
may result in minor or moderate injury if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
CAUTION
Danger of damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that
may result in property damage if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
NOTICE
Indicates a possible disadvantage, i.e.
undesirable conditions or consequences can
occur if the corresponding measures are not
taken.
NOTE
Indicates a possible advantage if the
corresponding measures are taken; tip.
1.1.3 Abbreviations used
Product designation
For gas side channel blower in conjunction with
frequency inverters the term pump−motor unit is
used in these Instructions.
Cross−reference
Cross−references to other parts of these
Instructions are marked with a book symbol:
(9)
1.2 General safety and application notes
WARNING
Improper use of the pump−motor unit can
result in serious or even fatal injuries!
These Operating Instructions
must have been read completely and
understood before beginning any work with
or at the pump−motor unit,
must be strictly observed,
must be available at the operating location of
the pump−motor unit.

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WARNING
Improper use of the pump−motor unit can
result in serious or even fatal injuries!
Only operate the pump−motor unit
for the purposes indicated under "Application
as directed"!
with the media indicated under "Application
as directed"!
with the values indicated under "Technical
data"!
WARNING
Improper use of the pump−motor unit can
result in serious or even fatal injuries!
All work on and with the pump−motor unit
(transport, installation, operation, shut−down,
maintenance, disposal) may only be carried out
by trained, reliable expert personnel!
WARNING
When working on the pump−motor unit,
there is a danger of injury, e.g. in the form
of cuts/cutting off, crushing and burns!
During all work on and with the pump−motor
unit (transport, installation, operation,
shut−down, maintenance, disposal) wear
personal safety equipment (safety helmet,
safety gloves, safety shoes)!
WARNING
Hair and clothing can be pulled into the
pump−motor unit or caught and wound up
by moving parts! Do not wear long, loose
hair or wide, loose clothing! Use a hairnet!
DANGER!
Electrical danger!
Work on electrical installations may be carried
out by trained and authorized electricians only!
DANGER!
Electrical danger!
Before beginning work on the pump−motor unit
or system, the following measures must be
carried out :
Deenergize.
Secure against being switched on again.
Determine whether deenergized.
Ground and short−circuit.
Cover or block off adjacent energized parts.
DANGER!
Electrical danger!
Do not open the frequency inverter until
absence of electricity has been ensured!
WARNING
Danger due to vacuum and gauge pressure:
sudden escape of media (skin and eye
injuries), sudden drawing−in of hair and
clothing!
Danger due to escaping media: burns!
Use mounting elements, connections, lines,
fittings and containers with sufficient freedom
from leaks and strength for the pressures which
occur.
Check the mounting elements, connections,
lines, fittings and containers for strength, leaks
and firm seating at regular intervals!
WARNING
Danger from rotating parts (motor fan,
impeller, shaft): cutting/cutting off of
extremities, grasping/winding up of hair and
clothing!
Danger due to vacuum and gauge pressure:
sudden escape of media (skin and eye
injuries), sudden drawing−in of hair and
clothing!
Danger due to escaping media: burns!
Commissioning and operation only under the
following conditions:
The pump−motor unit must be completely
assembled. When doing so, pay particular
attention to the following components:
–the blower cover,
–the mufflers on inlet and discharge
connections,
–the fan guard.
The pipes and hoses must be connected to
inlet and discharge connections.
Inlet and discharge connections and the
connected pipes/hoses may not be closed,
clogged or soiled.
Check the mounting elements, connections
of the pipe/hose connections, lines, fittings
and containers for strength, leaks and firm
seating at regular intervals.

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WARNING
Danger from rotating parts (motor fan,
impeller, shaft): cutting/cutting off of
extremities, grasping/winding up of hair and
clothing!
Danger due to vacuum and gauge pressure:
sudden escape of media (skin and eye
injuries), sudden drawing−in of hair and
clothing!
Danger due to escaping media: burns!
Before beginning work on the pump−motor unit,
take the following measures :
Shut down pump−motor unit and secure
against being switched on again.
Attach a sign on the system controller and
on the control elements for the pump−motor
unit: "DANGER! Maintenance work on the
vacuum pump/compressor! Do not switch
on!"
Wait for pump−motor unit to come to a
complete stop.
–Observe run−on time!
Allow pump−motor unit to cool!
Shut−off lines.
–Release pressure.
Make sure that no vacuum or gauge
pressure is present in the lines/tanks to be
opened.
Make sure that no media can escape.
WARNING
Danger from rotating impeller:
cutting/cutting off of extremities!
The rotating impeller is accessible with the inlet
and discharge connections open!
Do not reach into the pump−motor unit through
open connections!
Do not insert objects into the pump−motor unit
through the openings!
WARNING
Danger from rotating impeller:
cutting/cutting off of extremities!
The rotating impeller is accessible with the inlet
and discharge connections open!
With free entry and exit of gases, i.e. with direct
intake out of or direct feeding into the
atmosphere without piping, the following
therefore applies:
Provide the inlet and discharge connections
of the pump−motor unit either with additional
mufflers or with additional piping of a
sufficient length to prevent access to the
impeller!
WARNING
Danger of burns from hot surface of the
pump−motor unit and from hot media!
High temperatures of up to approx. 160 °C
[320 °F] can occur on the surface of the
pump−motor unit:
Cover the pump−motor unit with a suitable
touch protection (e.g. perforated plate cover
or wire cover).
Do not touch during operation!
Allow to cool after shut−down!
1.3 Residual risks
WARNING
Danger zone:
Hot surface of up to approx.160 °C [320 °F].
Hazard:
Possible burns.
Protective measures:
Cover the pump−motor unit with a suitable
touch protection (e.g. perforated plate cover or
wire cover).
WARNING
Danger zone:
Fan guard
Hazard:
Long, loose hair can be drawn into motor fan
through the fan guard grate, even with
fan guard mounted!
Protective measures:
Wear hair net!

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WARNING
Danger zone:
Missing or defective muffler on inlet or
discharge connection.
Hazard:
Possible serious hearing damage due to
emitted noise.
Protective measures:
Have missing or defective mufflers replaced.
Conduct a noise measurement in the system
after installing the pump−motor unit.
The following measures must be taken by the
operator:
from 85 dB(A):
–Hearing protection must be available.
from 90 dB(A):
–Mark noise area with a warning sign.
–Wear hearing protection.
WARNING
Danger zone:
Environment of pump−motor unit.
Hazard:
Possible serious hearing damage due to
emitted noise.
Protective measures:
Conduct a noise measurement in the system
during operation after installing the
pump−motor unit.
The following measures must be taken by the
operator:
from 85 dB(A):
–Hearing protection must be available.
from 90 dB(A):
–Mark noise area with a warning sign.
–Wear hearing protection.
–With free entry and exit of gases, i.e. with
direct intake out of or direct feeding into
the atmosphere without piping, attach an
additional muffler.
CAUTION
Material damage at the frequency inverter
caused by switching on the device too
frequently with too short intervals.
In the case of cyclic mains switching for a
longer time period, allow at least 3 minutes
between two switch−on actions.
CAUTION
Material damage at the side channel blower
caused by too high speeds.
Do not set the output frequency at the
frequency inverter higher than the maximum
frequency specified in the documentation.
Use special overspeed monitors if
necessary.

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1.4 Application as directed
Validity of the Operating Instructions
These Operating Instructions are valid for G-BH1e series side channel blowers in conjunction with
frequency inverters equipped with the following frequency inverters:
 
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
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2FC 4 xxx - 1NE00 1x 35
Type
Supply voltage
4 = 400 V/500 V
Power
(e.g.152 = 15 ´ 102W = 1,5 kW)
(e.g.. 752 = 75 ´ 102W = 7,5 kW)
1NE00 = integrated inverter
Hardware version
Software version
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Industriestrasse 26
D-97616 Bad Neustadt
Type
Input
Output
Prod.-ID Version
Prod.-No. Ser.-No.
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Fig. 2: Typschild
These Operating Instructions
contain instructions bearing on transport and
handling, installation, commissioning,
operation, shut−down, storage, servicing and
disposal,
must be completely read and understood by
all operating and servicing personnel before
beginning to work,
must be strictly observed,
must be available at the site of operation in a
complete and perfectly legible condition.
Operating and servicing personnel
These persons must be trained and
authorized for the work to be carried out.
Work on electrical installations may be carried
out by trained and authorized electricians
only.
G-BH1e series side channel blowers in
conjunction with frequency inverters
are pump−motor units for generating vacuum
or gauge pressure.
are used to extract, pump and compress the
following gases:
–Air,
–Non−flammable, non−aggressive,
non−toxic and non−explosive gases or
gas−air mixtures.
–With differing gases/gas−air mixtures,
inquire with the manufacturer.
are intended for industrial applications.
are designed for continuous operation:
–With increased switch−on frequency (at
equal intervals of approx. 5 times per hour)
or increased gas entry temperature and
ambient temperature, the limit
overtemperature of the winding and the
bearings can be exceeded.
–Consultation with the manufacturer is
required for operating conditions of this
kind.
are equipped with a three−phase drive motor
with mounted frequency inverter.
are available in the following models:
–single−impeller (single−stage)
–two−impeller (two−stage) for increased
pressure difference
–two−impeller (double−flow) for increased
delivery volume
During operation the limit values listed under
"Technical data" must always be complied with.
(11)

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1.5 Foreseeable Misuse
It is prohibited
to use the pump−motor units in applications
other than industrial applications unless the
necessary protection is provided on the
system, e.g. touch guards suitable for
children’s fingers,
to use the pump−motor units in rooms in
which explosive gases can occur,
to extract, deliver and compress explosive,
flammable, corrosive or toxic media,
to operate the pump−motor units with values
other than those specified in the chapter
"Technical data".
Any unauthorized modifications of the
pump−motor units are prohibited for safety
reasons.
The operator is only permitted to perform the
maintenance and service work described in these
Operating Instructions.
Any maintenance and service work which goes
beyond this many only be performed by
companies authorized by the manufacturer
(inquire with the manufacturer).