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X1250, X1600, X2000, X2500, X3600, X4150, X5000

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Atlas Copco

X1250, X1600, X2000, X2500, X3600, X4150, X5000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Safety precautions. ....................................................................................................................................5
1.1
1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS , GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION .......................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR ................................................................................................... 9
2 General description ................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8 PNEUMATIC ACTUATION OF BUTTERFLY VALVES ................................................................................................................ 22
2.9 CONDENSATE DRAIN SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................................. 27
2.10
2.11
3 Elektronikon Graphic controller ....................................................................................................... 32
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5 CONTROL MODE SELECTION ............................................................................................................................................... 40
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14

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3.15
3.16
3.17 PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 78
4 Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 79
4.1
4.2 INSTALLATION PROPOSAL .................................................................................................................................................... 93
4.3
4.4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 96
4.5 ELECTRIC CABLE SIZE, SETTINGS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES ................................................................................. 99
4.6 COOLING WATER REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 100
4.7
5 Operating instructions .......................................................................................................................... 104
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
6 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................... 110
6.1
6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 110
6.3
6.4
7 Optional equipment .............................................................................................................................. 115
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................................... 115
7.2
8 Problem solving .................................................................................................................................... 117
8.1
9 Technical data ........................................................................................................................................ 120
9.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................... 120
9.2
10 Documentation. ..................................................................................................................................... 123

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1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.1 SAFETY ICONS

EXPLANATION
Danger for life

Warning

Important note

1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, GENERAL

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1. The operator must employ safe working practices and observe all related work safety requirements and
regulations.
2. If any of the following statements does not comply with the applicable legislation, the stricter of the two shall
apply.
3. Installation, operation, maintenance and repair work must only be performed by authorized, trained, specialized
personnel.
4. The compressor is not considered capable of producing air of breathing quality. For air of breathing quality, the
compressed air must be adequately purified according to the applicable legislation and standards.
5. Before any maintenance, repair work, adjustment or any other non-routine checks, stop the compressor, press
the emergency stop button, switch off the voltage and depressurize the compressor. In addition, the power
isolating switch must be opened and locked.
6. On units powered by a frequency converter, wait 10 minutes before starting any electrical repair.

If the machine is equipped with an automatic restart after voltage failure function and if this
function is active, be aware that the machine will restart automatically when the power is restored
if it as r nning hen the po er as interr pted!
7. Never play with compressed air. Do not apply the air to your skin or direct an air stream at people. Never use the
air to clean dirt from your clothes. When using the air to clean equipment, do so with extreme caution and wear
eye protection.
8. The owner is responsible for maintaining the unit in safe operating condition. Parts and accessories shall be
replaced if unsuitable for safe operation.
9. It is prohibited to walk or stand on the unit or on its components.

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1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or non
observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation, maintenance and
repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the manufacturer.

PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION

1. The machine must only be lifted using suitable equipment in accordance with the applicable safety regulations.
Loose or pivoting parts must be securely fastened before lifting. It is strictly forbidden to dwell or stay in the risk
zone under a lifted load. Lifting acceleration and deceleration must be kept within safe limits. Wear a safety helmet
when working in the area of overhead or lifting equipment.
2. The unit is designed for indoor use. If the unit is installed outdoors, special precautions must be taken; consult
your supplier.
3. In case the device is a compressor, place the machine where the ambient air is as cool and clean as possible.
If necessary, install a suction duct. Never obstruct the air inlet. Care must be taken to minimize the entry of moisture at
the inlet air.
4. Any blanking flanges, plugs, caps and desiccant bags must be removed before connecting the pipes.
5. Air hoses must be of correct size and suitable for the working pressure. Never use frayed, damaged or worn
hoses. Distribution pipes and connections must be of the correct size and suitable for the working pressure.
6. In case the device is a compressor, the aspirated air must be free of flammable fumes, vapors and particles, e.g. paint
solvents, that can lead to internal fire or explosion.
7. In case the device is a compressor, arrange the air intake so that loose clothing worn by people cannot be drawn
in.
8. Ensure that the discharge pipe from the compressor to the aftercooler or air net is free to expand under heat and
that it is not in contact with or close to flammable materials.
9. No external force may be exerted on the air outlet valve; the connected pipe must be free of strain.
10. If remote control is installed, the machine must bear a clear sign stating: DANGER: This machine is remotely
controlled and may start without warning.
The operator has to make sure that the machine is stopped and depressurized and that the electrical isolating switch is
open, locked and labelled with a temporary warning before any maintenance or repair. As a further safeguard,
persons switching on or off remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is
no one checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable notice shall be affixed to the start equipment.
11. Air-cooled machines must be installed in such a way that an adequate flow of cooling air is available and that the
exhausted air does not recirculate to the compressor air inlet or cooling air inlet.
12. The electrical connections must correspond to the applicable codes. The machines must be earthed and
protected against short circuits by fuses in all phases. A lockable power isolating switch must be installed near the
compressor.
13. On machines with automatic start/stop system or if the automatic restart function after voltage failure is
activated, a sign stating "This machine may start without warning" must be affixed near the instrument panel.
14. In multiple compressor systems, manual valves must be installed to isolate each compressor. Non-return valves
(check valves) must not be relied upon for isolating pressure systems.

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15. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices, guards or insulation fitted on the machine. Every pressure vessel or
auxiliary installed outside the machine to contain air above atmospheric pressure must be protected by a pressure
relieving device or devices as required.
16. Piping or other parts with a temperature in excess of 70 (158 ) and which may be accidentally touched by
personnel in normal operation must be guarded or insulated. Other high temperature piping must be clearly
marked.
17. For water-cooled machines, the cooling water system installed outside the machine has to be protected by a safety
device with set pressure according to the maximum cooling water inlet pressure.
18. If the ground is not level or can be subject to variable inclination, consult the manufacturer.
19. If the device is a dryer and no free extinguishing system is present in the air net close to the dryer, safety valves
must be installed in the vessels of the dryer.

Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during operation and Safety
precautions during maintenance.
These precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air or inert gas. Processing of any
other gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the application which are not included
herein.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence some

1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or non
observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation, maintenance and
repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the manufacturer.

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

1. Never touch any piping or components of the compressor during operation.


2. Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings and connections. When blowing through a hose or air line,
ensure that the open end is held securely. A free end will whip and may cause injury. Make sure that a hose is fully
depressurized before disconnecting it.
3. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is no one
checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable notice shall be affixed to the remote start equipment.
4. Never operate the machine when there is a possibility of taking in flammable or toxic fumes, vapors or particles.
5. Never operate the machine below or in excess of its limit ratings.
6. Keep all bodywork doors shut during operation. The doors may be opened for short periods only, e.g. to carry
out routine checks. Wear ear protectors when opening a door.
On compressors without bodywork, wear ear protection in the vicinity of the machine.
7. People staying in environments or rooms where the sound pressure level reaches or exceeds 80 dB (A) shall wear
ear protectors.
8. Periodically check that:
• All guards are in place and securely fastened
• All hoses and/or pipes inside the machine are in good condition, secure and not rubbing
• No leaks occur
• All fasteners are tight

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• All electrical leads are secure and in good order


• Safety valves and other pressure relief devices are not obstructed by dirt or paint
• Air outlet valve and air net, i.e. pipes, couplings, manifolds, valves, hoses, etc. are in good repair, free of wear
or abuse
• Air cooling filters of the electrical cabinet are not clogged
9. If warm cooling air from compressors is used in air heating systems, e.g. to warm up a workroom, take
precautions against air pollution and possible contamination of the breathing air.
10. On water-cooled compressors using open circuit cooling towers, protective measures must be taken to avoid the
growth of harmful bacteria such as Legionella pneumophila bacteria.
11. Do not remove any of, or tamper with, the sound-damping material.
12. Never remove or tamper with the safety devices, guards or insulations fitted on the machine. Every pressure
vessel or auxiliary installed outside the machine to contain air above atmospheric pressure shall be protected by a
pressure relieving device or devices as required.
13. Yearly inspect the air receiver. Minimum wall thickness as specified in the instruction book must be respected.
Local regulations remain applicable if they are more strict.

Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during installation and Safety
precautions during maintenance.
These precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air or inert gas. Processing of any
other gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the application which are not included
herein.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence some

1.5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR

All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or non-
observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation, maintenance and
repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by the manufacturer.

PRECAUTIONS DURING MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR

1. Always use the correct safety equipment (such as safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc.).
2. Use only the correct tools for maintenance and repair work.
3. Use only genuine spare parts.
4. All maintenance work shall only be undertaken when the machine has cooled down.
5. A warning sign bearing a legend such as "Work in progress; do not start" shall be attached to the starting
equipment.
6. Persons switching on remotely controlled machines shall take adequate precautions to ensure that there is no one
checking or working on the machine. To this end, a suitable notice shall be affixed to the remote start equipment.
7. Close the compressor air outlet valve and depressurize the compressor before connecting or disconnecting a pipe.
8. Before removing any pressurized component, effectively isolate the machine from all sources of pressure and
relieve the entire system of pressure.
9. Never use flammable solvents or carbon tetrachloride for cleaning parts. Take safety precautions against toxic
vapours of cleaning liquids.
10. Scrupulously observe cleanliness during maintenance and repair. Keep dirt away by covering the parts and
exposed openings with a clean cloth, paper or tape.

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11. Never weld or perform any operation involving heat near the oil system. Oil tanks must be completely purged,
e.g. by steam cleaning, before carrying out such operations. Never weld on, or in any way modify, pressure vessels.
12. Whenever there is an indication or any suspicion that an internal part of a machine is overheated, the machine
shall be stopped but no inspection covers shall be opened before sufficient cooling time has elapsed; this to
avoid the risk of spontaneous ignition of the oil vapour when air is admitted.
13. Never use a light source with open flame for inspecting the interior of a machine, pressure vessel, etc.
14. Make sure that no tools, loose parts or rags are left in or on the machine.
15. All regulating and safety devices shall be maintained with due care to ensure that they function properly.
They may not be put out of action.
16. Before clearing the machine for use after maintenance or overhaul, check that operating pressures, temperatures
and time settings are correct. Check that all control and shut-down devices are fitted and that they function
correctly. If removed, check that the coupling guard of the compressor drive shaft has been reinstalled.
17. Every time the separator element is renewed, examine the discharge pipe and the inside of the oil separator vessel
for carbon deposits; if excessive, the deposits should be removed.
18. Protect the motor, air filter, electrical and regulating components, etc. to prevent moisture from entering them,
e.g. when steam cleaning.
19. Make sure that all sound-damping material and vibration dampers, e.g. damping material on the bodywork and in
the air inlet and outlet systems of the compressor, is in good condition. If damaged, replace it by genuine material
from the manufacturer to prevent the sound pressure level from increasing.
20. Never use caustic solvents which can damage materials of the air net, e.g. polycarbonate bowls.
21. The following safety precautions are stressed when handling refrigerant:
• Never inhale refrigerant vapours. Check that the working area is adequately ventilated; if required, use breathing
protection.
• Always wear special gloves. In case of refrigerant contact with the skin, rinse the skin with water. If liquid
refrigerant contacts the skin through clothing, never tear off or remove the latter; flush abundantly with
fresh water over the clothing until all refrigerant is flushed away; then seek medical first aid.
Also consult following safety precautions: Safety precautions during installation and Safety
precautions during operation.
These precautions apply to machinery processing or consuming air or inert gas. Processing of any
other gas requires additional safety precautions typical to the application which are not included
herein.
Some precautions are general and cover several machine types and equipment; hence some

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2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION

DESCRIPTION
The X air dryers remove moisture from compressed air by adsorption without air loss. The air dryer consists of two
drying towers (vessels) containing desiccant. While one tower adsorbs moisture, the other is regenerating (or waiting in
standby after regeneration). In general the tower function reverses every 4 to 8 hours, but a pressure dew point meter
can extend the shift time of the towers up to 24 hours to gain even more energy savings.

General view, typical X S-type dryer

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Reference Description
1 Inlet valve of regeneration circuit (V2)
2 Heater
3 Inlet valve of regeneration circuit (V1)
4 Outlet valve (V4)
5 Outlet valve (V3)
6 Filter (optional)
7 Adsorption vessel (tower A)
8 Cooler 1
9 Depressure Valve(V6, V7)
10 Cooler air inlet valve (V8,V9)
11 Bypass valve of regeneration circuit (V5)

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Reference Description
12 Repressure Valve(V24,V25)
13 Adsorption vessel (tower B)

The dryer can produce pressure dew points ranging from 10 (50 ) down to -40 (-94 ). Once the desiccant is
saturated, it can be regenerated at temperatures between 90 (194 ) and 200 (392 ).
The even round shape of the beads and their vitreous, glossy surface ensure an evenly distributed flow, low pressure
drops, low friction and a very low dust emission.
If the dryer is maintained as described further and it is operated in normal operation conditions, the drying beads can
adsorb moisture and regenerate time after time up to 5 years of continuous operation.
Alarm functions are included for electronic water drain failure, low working pressure, shifting failure, valve failure,
sensor error, etc...
The sonic nozzle (optional) should be installed downstream of the dryer and avoids high air flow velocities.

S AND G-TYPE DRYERS


An X dryer is available in 2 types:
• The S or Suppression type X dryer has no heater in the regeneration air circuit. This allows dew point variation in
certain circumstances.
• The G or Guaranteed type X dryer has a thermostat controlled heater in the regeneration air circuit.
The heater guarantees the dew point in all conditions and is disabled by a number of alarm routines to avoid the
production of excessive heat.

COOLER
A Purge dryer is provided with one cooler this cooler is used to lower the adsorption air temperature and improves
Pressure Dew point (PDP).

SMARTBOX
An X dryer comes with a mounted SMARTBOX in the electrical cabinet. The SMARTBOX allows read- out of the
dryer parameters on a login-protected web site called SMARTLINK. The connected antenna is mounted on the
outside of the electrical cabinet. (Refer to the section.)

2.2 FLOW DIAGRAM

PIPING & INSTRUMENTATION DIAGRAM

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Reference Description
Solenoid Name A Valve open
Solenoid Name B Valve closed
CC1 Cooler
CC2 Cooler

Reference Description

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HP High pressure
IC Intercooler
LP Low pressure
LS Limit switch
OF1 Outlet filter (option)
PDP01 Pressure dew point
PDS1 Pressure difference over outlet filter
PDT01 Pressure difference over dryer
PI Pressure indicator
POS Analog positioner
PT04 Pressure outlet
R1/R2 Heater elements
TS01 Overheating switch
TT02 Temperature, heater outlet
TT05 Temperature, cooler inlet
TT06 Temperature, bottom of vessel A
TT07 Temperature, bottom of vessel B
V1 Inlet valve of regeneration circuit
V13 Valve A of regeneration circuit
V14 Valve B of regeneration circuit
V10,11 Cooler valves
V2 Inlet valve of regeneration circuit
V21 Safety valves (optional)
V3, V4 Outlet valves
V5 Bypass valve of regeneration circuit
V8, V9 Outlet valves of cooler
1 Vessel A
2 Vessel B
3 Compressor
101 Dust filter
103 Pilot air filter

Reference Description
105 Bi-stable 5/2 spool valve
112 Flow restriction, single direction
(1) Elektronikon controller Mk5
(2) Hot air
(3) Cold air
(4) Insulation
(5) Insulation (option)
(6) Out 1
(7) Out 2
(8) Atlas Copco Installation

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(9) Customer's installation


(10) Filter option
(11) Sonic option
(12) Notes: number of safety valves depending on size
(13) Water
(14) Drain
(15) Air
(16) Signal air
(17) Signal electric
(18) Insulation

DESCRIPTION
The hot compressed air can enter the system in three ways:

1. Hot wet compressed air enters the system via the regeneration by-pass valve directly to the cooler(s) to cool the
air.
2. Hot wet compressed air enters the system via the regeneration inlet valve and goes through the side inlet of the
vessel (A or B) for regeneration. The air leaves at the bottom of the vessel and goes through the check valve to
the cooler(s).
3. A combination of 1 and 2 for regeneration with heaters (Guaranteed dew point (G-Type)).

After passing the cooler stage, the cooled air flows to the bottom of one of the towers (A or B) and passes the desiccant
for adsorption of the moisture. The dry compressed air leaves the dryer via the outlet valve.

2.3 REGENERATION STEP

DESCRIPTION, PURGE-COOLED VERSIONS

Regeneration
The moist desiccant beads are dried during the regeneration step. The hot air from the compressor is sent through the
regeneration inlet valve through the vessel A or B from top to bottom before it enters the combicooler stages.
For the dew point Suppression (S-) type: Sensors on top of the vessels monitor the regeneration temperatures. If the
temperature of the bottom of a vessel reaches the preset value, the cooling step will be started.
Regeneration with heaters (only with G-type)
For the Guaranteed dew point (G-) type, an extra heating step (regeneration with heaters) is performed following the
regeneration step. In this extra step a part of the compressor flow will be heated to a fixed temperature using electric
heaters and a flow control valve, forcing more moisture out of the vessel and making the top part of the desiccant bed
extra dry. The rest of the compressed air flow will go directly to the cooler stage.
For the Guaranteed dew point (G-) type: Sensors on top of the vessels monitor the regeneration temperatures. If the
temperature difference between the top and bottom of a vessel reaches the preset value, the cooling step will be started.
It is possible to convert a G-type into an S-type by adjusting a setting in the Elektronikon regulator. Refer to the
Elektronikon regulator section.

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2.4 COOLING STEP

DESCRIPTION
After the full-flow regeneration without heaters or the regeneration with heaters (on G-type) the cooling step starts.
This step is required to avoid high air temperatures of the air leaving the dryer.
The dryer is supplied with the Purge cooling mode. This implies that the hot air from the compressor is sent through
the cooler. Then the air flows upward through absorb vessel A or B via the bottom valve, then a part of air from
the outlet go through nozzle come to the regenerated tower in regeneration step, cooling the vessel temperature
down, finally go out through the purge valve.

2.5 SHIFTING TOWERS

DESCRIPTION
Once the dew point in the used dryer vessel exceeds -40 °C (-40 °F) (refer to the Elektronikon regulator section for
range adaptation), the dryer vessels (towers) shift function:
• The standby tower becomes the used tower.
• The previously used tower starts regenerating.
Shifting of the towers happens without causing a pressure drop in the air net.
The compressed air entering the dryer cooler stage now flows to the other tower. Immediately after the valves have
changed position, the regeneration inlet valve will open to start regeneration. Check the Regeneration step section.
The dryer can only shift towers:
• When the pressure difference between both vessels A and B is less than 1 bar (14.5 psi).
• No valve alarms occur.
• The values of the sensors (vessel top temperatures on G-type) are lower than 100
(212 ).

2.6 CYCLE TIME OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW
The dryer sequence is as follows:
X Version Regeneration Regeneration
(Minutes) with heaters
(Minutes)
S Purge-cooled 90-150 --
G Purge-cooled 30-90 30-90

X Version Cooling, Purge Standby Total cycle time


(Minutes) (Hours) (Hours)

S Purge-cooled 67 0-20 4-24


G Purge-cooled 67 0-20 4-24

The regulator stops counting the operating cycle time if a compressor unload is detected by a digital contact.

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TOTAL CYCLE TIME

If the dryer choose the PDP option, the cycle time depending on the PDP control setting (refer to the Elektronikon
regulator section) the cycle time may differ:
• PDP control = OFF
The minimum cycle time is 4 hours.
• PDP control = ON
The minimum cycle time is 3 hours.
The installed dew point sensor can extend the adsorption cycle up to 24 hours if there is still adsorption capacity
left. This measurement saves considerable amounts of energy.

2.7 PNEUMATIC ACTUATION OF BUTTERFLY VALVES

DRAWING

Exploded view on the air outlet pipe of the dryer.


Drawing Reference Description
1 Flow to dryer outlet
2 Valve to connect pressure dew point sensor
3 Pressure dew point sensor with integrated filter
4 Pilot air filter
5 Flow to pressure dew point sensor
6 Flow from air dryer vessel / tower A
7 Flow to outlet pressure sensor
8 Flow to pneumatic actuators of butterfly valves
9 Flow from air dryer vessel / tower B
10 Blind hexagon nut
11 Socket

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12 Pressure regulator with manometer

DESCRIPTION
Pilot air is used to supply air to the pneumatic actuators of the butterfly valves. Tuning of the pilot air pressure is not
required as the pressure range of the actuators equals the working pressure of the dryer. A pilot air filter is mounted
to avoid desiccant (dust) from entering the actuators.
In case the working pressure is below 4 bar (58 psi), the external pilot air kit should be mounted (refer to the
Options section).

2.8 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

Electrical diagram for S-type

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Electrical diagram for G-type

Drawing reference Description


(1) Customer’s installation
(2) Door
(3) Supply
(4) Maximum fuse
(5) Certified and UL listed industrial control panel as shown within dotted lines
(6) Heater

Maximum fuses with regard to short circuit protection of cubicle. Cable section may
[A]
impose a fuse of smaller value.

Tightening torque of bolts:


• for contactors
• metric thread size M6 8 Nm (6 lbft)
• metric thread size M8 20 Nm (15 lbft)
[B] • metric thread size M10 40 Nm (29 lbft)
• for terminals
• metric thread size M6 3 Nm (2 lbft)
• metric thread size M8 6 Nm (4 lbft)
• metric thread size M10 10 Nm (7 lbft)

To connect correct transformer voltage, check the data plate of the transformer for
[C]
correct connections conform the supply voltage.

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Note
The entire electrical diagram is included in the delivery. (Check the electrical cabinet door)

Position of electrical components

X S View on the electrical cabinet

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X G View on the electrical cabinet

Drawing reference Description


E1 Elektronikon regulator
E2 Extension module of the Elektronikon regulator: IO2 Digital-analog In + Out
E3 Extension module of the Elektronikon regulator: IO2 Digital-analog In + Out
E4 Extension module of the Elektronikon regulator: IO34 Analog Out

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Drawing reference Description


Smartbox (to check the Elektronikon read-out on a website) (Refer to the SMARTBOX
E5
and SMARTLINK section)
F1 Fuse of main heater circuit
F2 Fuse of regulating heater circuit
F6 Fuse of transformer T1
F7 Fuses of Elektronikon regulator
F8 Fuse of control circuit
F11 Fuse of electronic condensate drain
G1 AC/DC converter
K1 K3 Contactor of main heater circuit
K2 K4 Contactor of regulating heater circuit
K11 Contactor of overheating switch
B1 Optocoupler for 4/20 mA dew point read-out (optional)
S3 Emergency stop
T1 Transformer
TS1 Overheating switch
L1 L2 L3 N PE Terminal strip ( X3600 – X5000 copper bar)
1X4 Terminal for 24VAC connections
1X6 Terminal for Elektronikon regulator connections
1X7 Terminal for potential free contacts of the customer
1X8 Terminal for optional inputs

2.9 EXTERNAL INDICATION OF DRYER STATUS

AUXILIARY CONTACTS

The dryer is standard equipped with 5 potential-free contacts:


• 1X7-K01: Dryer started (contact closed = dryer started)
• 1X7-K02: General warning (contact closed = no alarm)
• 1X7-K03: General shut-down (contact closed = no shut-down active)
• 1X7-K04: Pressure dew point alarm (contact closed = no alarm)
• 1X7-K05: Dryer loaded (contact closed = dryer not loaded)
As optional equipment, a second pressure dew point readout is available as an external analog 4-20 mA signal (using
an optocoupler). Terminals 5 and 6 on the module should be used.

Indication Relay Terminals on strip 1X7 Maximum load


Dryer started K01 100-101 10 A / 250V AC
General warning K02 102-103 10 A / 250V AC
General shut-down K03 104-105 10 A / 250V AC
Pressure dew point alarm K04 106-107 10 A / 250V AC
Dryer loaded K05 108-109 10 A / 250V AC

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The contact characteristics of the electromechanical relay modules are as follows:


• Rated operating voltage: up to 250V AC / 125V DC
• Rated operating current per 1 million operating cycles

Utilization category Rated operating current (A)


AC-12 230V AC 4
AC-13 230V AC 1
AC-14 230V AC 1
AC-15 230V AC 1
DC-12 24V DC 5
DC-13 24V DC 1

WARNING
Stop the dryer and switch off the voltage before connecting external equipment. Consult your
nearest Atlas Copco Customer Center.

2.10 DRYER STARTING ROUTINE

DESCRIPTION
The dryer starting routine prevents the dryer from starting with wrong valve positions or incorrect vessel pressure
when going back to its normal regeneration routine. This routine also prevents blocking of the compressed air flow
by the dryer.
The dryer starting routine depends on the way the compressor was stopped. 3 possible scenarios can occur:
1. Restart after manual stop, remote stop or alarm shutdown: The dryer cycle continues where it was
interrupted.
2. Restart after power failure: The dryer cycle continues where it was interrupted once the power supply has
returned for 5 minutes.
3. Restart after a change of the parameter set: of the Elektronikon regulator. The dryer cycle starts with the
standby step of tower B. Refer to the Standby step section.

IMPORTANT
The dryer starting routine cannot prevent high flow velocities in the towers during start- up.
These can be harmful to the desiccant and should be avoided by carefully following up the
starting procedure. Refer to the Starting section.

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2.11 SMARTBOX AND SMARTLINK

GENERAL
An X dryer comes with a SMARTBOX mounted in the electrical cabinet.

The SMARTBOX allows read-out of the dryer parameters on a user login-protected web site called
SMARTLINK. The connected antenna is mounted on the outside of the electrical cabinet.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

It is important to follow all regulations regarding the use of radio equipment, in particular regarding the possibility
of radio frequency (RF) interference. Please follow the safety advice given below carefully.
• Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants or other explosive
environments.
• Avoid SMARTBOX operation close to adequately protected personal medical devices such as hearing aids
and pacemakers. Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately protected.
• Avoid SMARTBOX operation close to other electronic equipment, which may also cause interference if the
equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturer recommendations.
• Respect a distance from the human body of at least 20 cm (8 inch) during SMARTBOX operation.
• Do not operate the SMARTBOX in areas where cellular modems are not advised without proper device
certifications. These areas include environments where cellular radio can interfere, such as explosive
atmospheres, medical equipment, or any other equipment, which may be susceptible to any form of radio
interference. The modem can transmit signals that could interfere with this equipment.

SMARTLINK
The X dryer is SMARTLINK-ready.
SMARTLINK is Atlas Copco’s web-based platform to monitor compressed air installations. It is available in 3
product levels:
• SMARTLINK Service
SMARTLINK Service rules out all uncertainties. Scheduling maintenance visits becomes as simple and easy as it
should be; the service log book is always just one click away and the online link with Atlas Copco allows to
request and quickly receive quotes for spare parts or additional services.
This product level is free of charge and available for 3 years following the machine purchase.
• SMARTLINK Uptime
SMARTLINK Uptime keeps your compressors up and running. By e-mail and/or text, you receive all relevant
machine indications (warnings and shutdowns) in advance. Based on this information, you can then take all
necessary actions and measures to avoid the risk of a breakdown.

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This product level is available as a free of charge 3-month trial.


• SMARTLINK Energy
SMARTLINK Energy safeguards the performance of your equipment. It enables you to continuously monitor and
analyze the energy efficiency of the compressor room. You decide which performance indicators, benchmarks and
reports are created. You can make accurate and immediate improvements when needed. The results can be used
for energy monitoring according to ISO50001.
This product level is available as a free of charge 3-month trial.
Once a SMARTLINK level is chosen, gaining access is the next step. To gain access at least one machine
SMARTLINK-ready component (compressor, dryer ...) is required. Follow the next steps:
• Gather the information about the SMARTLINK-ready machine(s) (e.g. picture of the data plate; invoice…)
• Go to the SMARTLINK web site http://www.atlascopco.com/smartlink
• Click on the left button in the screen below.

• Use the data of the SMARTLINK–ready machine to register as a user.

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• You will receive an e-mail with login credentials.


• Go to the SMARTLINK web site http://www.atlascopco.com/smartlink, log in with the user credentials.
• Enjoy SMARTLINK!
• In case more SMARTLINK-ready machines are available, you can add these via My Profile.

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3 ELEKTRONIKON GRAPHIC CONTROLLER


3.1 ELEKTRONIKON GRAPHIC CONTROLLER

CONTROL PANEL

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Elektronikon regulator automatically controls and protects the dryer, i.e.:
• keeping the pressure dew-point stable
• monitoring pressures, temperatures and digital switches to ensure safe operation, and stopping the dryer
whenever necessary
• restarting the dryer when required
In order to control the dryer and to read and modify programmable parameters, the regulator has a
control panel provided with:
• LEDs indicating the status of the dryer
• a display indicating the operating conditions or a fault
• keys to control the dryer and to access the data collected by the regulator
• buttons to manually start and stop the dryer

AUTOMATIC RESTART AFTER VOLTAGE FAILURE

The regulator has a built-in function to automatically restart the dryer if the voltage is restored after voltage
failure.
Provided the regulator was in the automatic operation mode, the dryer will automatically
restart if the supply voltage to the module is restored within a programmed time period. The
power recovery time (the period within which the voltage must be restored to have an automatic
restart) can be set between 15 and 3600 seconds or to ‘Infinite’. If the power recovery time is
set to ‘Infinite’, the dryer will always restart after a voltage failure, no matter how long it takes to
restore the voltage. A restart delay can also be programmed, allowing for example the dryer and
the compressors to be restarted one after the other.

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3.2 CONTROL PANEL

ELEKTRONIKON REGULATOR

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

Reference Designation Function


Shows the dryer operating condition and a number of icons to
1 Display
navigate through the menu.
2 Pictograph Automatic operation
3 Pictograph General alarm
4 General alarm LED Flashes if a shut-down warning condition exists.
5 Pictograph Service
6 Service LED Lights up if service is needed
Indicates that the regulator is automatically controlling the
7 Automatic operation LED
dryer.
8 Voltage on LED Indicates that the voltage is switched on.
9 Pictograph Voltage on
Key to activate the selected menu or to modify the selected
10 Enter key
parameter.
11 Escape key To go to previous screen or to end the current action
12 Scroll keys Keys to scroll through the menu.
13 Stop button Button to stop the dryer. LED (7) goes out.
Button to start the dryer. LED (7) lights up indicating that
14 Start button
the Elektronikon regulator is operative.

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3.3 ICONS USED

STATUS ICONS

Name Icon Description


Stopped/Running When the dryer is stopped, the icon stands still. When the
dryer is running, the icon is rotating.

Machine control mode Local start/stop

Remote start/stop

Network control

Automatic restart after voltage Automatic restart after voltage failure is active
failure

Week timer Week timer is active

Shutdown

Warning

Service Service required

Main screen Change main screen

Main chart

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INPUT ICONS

Icon Description
Pressure
\

Temperature

Digital input

Special protection

SYSTEM ICONS

Icon Description
Dryer

Fan

Frequency converter

Drain

Filter

Motor

Failure expansion module

Network problem

General alarm

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MENU ICONS

Icon Description
Inputs

Outputs

Alarms (Warnings, shutdowns)

Counters

Test

Settings

Service

Event history (saved data)

Access key/User password

Network

Set point

Info

General settings

Valves

Heaters

Air quality

NAVIGATION ARROWS

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Icon Description
Up

Down

3.4 MAIN SCREEN

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

FUNCTION
The Main screen shows the status of the dryer operation and is the gateway to all functions implemented in the
controller.
The Main screen is shown automatically when the voltage is switched on and one of the keys is pushed. It is
switched off automatically after a few minutes when no keys are pushed.
Five different main screens can be chosen:
1. Two value lines
2. Four value lines
3. Chart (High resolution)
4. Chart (Medium resolution)
5. Chart (Low resolution)

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Typical Main screen (Two value lines)


Text on figure
(1) Dryer, pressure dew point
(2) Temperature, bottom of vessel A
(3) 2 Value lines
(4) Menu
• Section A shows information regarding the dryer operation (e.g. the Regeneration air inlet, Dryer mix air).
• Section B shows Status icons. Following icon types are shown in this field:
• Fixed icons
• These icons are always shown in the main screen (e.g. Dryer stopped or running, Dryer status).
• Optional icons
• These icons are only shown if their corresponding function is activated (e.g. week timer, automatic restart
after voltage failure, etc.).
• Pop up icons
These icons pop up if an abnormal condition occurs (warnings, shutdowns, service,...).
To call up more information about the icons shown, select the icon using the scroll keys and press the enter key.
• Section C is called the Status bar.
This bar shows the text that corresponds to the selected icon. When the menu button is selected, this text shows the
operational state of the dryer.
• Section D shows the Action buttons. These buttons are used:
• to call-up or program settings.
• to reset a service message.
• to have access to all data collected by the regulator.
The function of the buttons depends on the displayed menu. The most common functions are:
Designation Function
Menu To go to the menu
Modify To modify programmable settings
Reset To reset a timer or message

To activate an action button, highlight the button by using the Scroll keys and press the Enter key.
To go back to the previous menu, press the Escape key.

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CHART VIEWS

When the Chart (High Resolution) is selected, a chart showing the temperature per minute is shown on the main
screen. The temperature depends on the selection made in the input screen. Each point in the chart is 1 second. The
screen shows 4 minutes.
The switch button (icon) for selecting other screens is changed into a small Chart and is highlighted (active).

When the Chart (Medium Resolution) is selected, a chart showing the temperature per hour is shown on the main
screen. The temperature depends on the selection made in the input screen. Each point is the average of 1 minute.
The screen shows 4 hours.
The switch button (icon) for selecting other screens is changed into a small Chart and is highlighted (active).

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When the Chart (Low Resolution) is selected, a chart showing the temperature per day is shown on the main
screen. This temperature depends on the selection made in the input screen. Each point is the average of 1 hour.
The screen shows 10 days.
The switch button (icon) for selecting other screens is changed into a small Chart and is highlighted (active).

3.5 CONTROL MODE SELECTION

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

FUNCTION
To select the control mode, i.e. whether the compressor is in local control, remote control or controlled via a local
area network (LAN).

PROCEDURE
Starting from the main screen, use the scroll buttons to go to the Local start/stop icon:

Press the enter button, following screen appears:

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There are 3 possibilities:


• Local control
• Remote control
• LAN (network) control
After selecting the required regulation mode, press the enter button on the controller to confirm your selection. The
new setting is now visible on the main screen. See section Icons used for the meaning of the icons.

3.6 CALLING UP MENUS

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

DESCRIPTION
When the voltage is switched on, the main screen is shown automatically (see section Main screen):

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(1) Dryer, pressure dew point


(2) Temperature, bottom of vessel A
(3) Temperature, bottom of vessel B
(4) Actual state time
(5) 4 Value Lines
(6) Menu
• To go to the Menu screen, highlight the Menu button (6), using the Scroll keys.
• Press the Enter key to select the menu. Following screen appears:

• The screen shows a number of icons. Each icon indicates a menu item. By default, the Inputs icon is selected.
The status bar shows the name of the menu that corresponds with the selected icon.
• Use the Scroll keys to select an icon.
• Press the Enter key (2) to open the menu or press the Escape key (3) to return to the Main screen.

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3.7 INPUTS MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, INPUTS

FUNCTION
To call up information regarding the actually measured data and the status of some inputs such as the vessel
pressure.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

• Press the Enter key. A screen similar to the one below appears:
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Text on figure
(1) Inputs
(2) Air quality
• The screen shows a number of icons. Each icon indicates a menu item. By default, the Air Quality (2) icon is
selected. The status bar shows the name of the menu that corresponds with the selected icon.
• Use the Scroll keys to select an icon.
• Press the Enter key (2) to open the menu.
• The screen shows a list of all inputs with their corresponding icons and readings.
• If an input is in warning or shutdown, the original icon is replaced by the warning or shutdown icon
respectively.

3.8 OUTPUTS MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, OUTPUTS


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FUNCTION
To call up information regarding the actual status of some outputs such as the Dryer motor, PDP alarm, General shut-
down, etc.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

• Move the cursor to the Outputs icon using the Scroll keys.
• Press the Enter key. A screen similar to the one below appears:

Text on figure
(1) Outputs
(2) Heaters
• The screen shows a number of icons. Each icon indicates a menu item. By default, the Heaters (2) icon is
selected. The status bar shows the name of the menu that corresponds with the selected icon.
• Use the Scroll keys to select an icon.
• Press the Enter key (2) to open the menu.
• The screen shows a list of all inputs with their corresponding icons and readings.

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3.9 COUNTERS

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, COUNTERS

FUNCTION
To call up:
• The running hours
• The number of dryer starts
• The number of hours that the regulator has been powered
• The operational state timers

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

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• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the Counters icon (see above, section Menu icon).
• Press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

Text on figure
(1) Counters
(2) Running hours of dryer
(3) Loaded hours of dryer
(4) Actual state time
(5) Programmed state time
(6) Reset

The screen shows a list of all counters with their actual readings. A number of counters keep track of the state of
the dryer:
• Running hours: counts the operation hours of the dryer.
• Loaded hours: the same as running hours, but shows to which time interval the energy counters refer; this
counter is also reset when the energy counters are reset.
• Actual state time: shows how long the dryer’s current state has been active.
• Programmed state time: shows how long (at most) the current state should be active.
• Actual half cycle time: shows how long the adsorbing vessel has been adsorbing (since last vessel shift).
• Programmed half cycle time: shows how long the half cycle should take; minimum value if PDP control is
not active, maximum value if PDP is active.
• Regeneration cycles vessel A: integer that counts how many cycles vessel A has performed.
• Regeneration cycles vessel B: integer that counts how many cycles vessel B has performed.
• Energy saving PDP sensor: shows how much energy is saved (in %) by having the PDP sensor since the
energy counters have been reset, so it equals StandbyTime/LoadedTime.
• Module hours: shows how long the Elektronikon controller has been active. This timer can not be reset, not
even when downloading new Elektronikon software.

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3.10 EVENT HISTORY MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, EVENT HISTORY

FUNCTION
To call up the last shut-down and last emergency stop data.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the Event History icon (see above, section Menu icon).
• The list of last shut-down and emergency stop cases is shown.
• Scroll through the items to select the desired shut-down or emergency stop event.

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• Press the Enter key to find the date, time and other data reflecting the status of the dryer when that shut-
down or emergency stop occurred.

3.11 SERVICE MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, SERVICE

FUNCTION
• To reset the service plans which are carried out.
• To check when the next service plans are to be carried out.
• To find out which service plans were carried out in the past.
• To modify the programmed service intervals.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

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• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the Service icon (see above, section Menu icon).
• Press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

Text on figure
(1) Service
(2) Overview
(3) Service plan
(4) Next service
(5) History
• Scroll through the items to select the desired item and press the Enter key to see the details as explained
below.

OVERVIEW

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Text on figure
(1) Overview
(2) Running Hours (green)
(3) Real Time hours (blue)
Example for service level (A):
The figures at the left are the programmed service intervals. For Service interval A, the programmed number of
running hours is 4000 hours (upper row, green) and the programmed number of real time hours is 4380 hours,
which corresponds to six months (second row, blue). This means that the controller will launch a service warning
when either 4000 running hours or 4380 real hours are reached, whichever comes first. Note that the real time hours
counter keeps counting, also when the controller is not powered.
The figures within the bars are the number of hours to go till the next service intervention. In the example above,
the dryer was just started up, which means it still has 4000 running hours or 4337 hours to go before the next
Service intervention.

SERVICE PLANS

A number of service operations are grouped (called Level A, Level B, etc...). Each level stands for a number of
service actions to be carried out at the time intervals programmed in the Elektronikon controller.
When a service plan interval is reached, a message will appear on the screen.
After carrying out the service actions related to the indicated levels, the timers must be reset. From the Service
menu above, select Service plan (3) and press Enter. Following screen appears:

Text on figure
(1) Service plan
(2) Level
(3) Running hours
(4) Real time

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NEXT SERVICE

Text on figure
(1) Next service
(2) Level
(3) Running hours
(4) Actual
In the example above, the A Service level is programmed at 4000 running hours, of which 8 hours have passed.

HISTORY
The History screen shows a list of all service actions done in the past, sorted by date. The date at the top is the
most recent service action. To see the details of a completed service action (e.g. Service level, Running hours or
Real time hours), use the Scroll keys to select the desired action and press the Enter key.

3.12 PROTECTIONS MENU

CONTROL PANEL

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MENU ICON, PROTECTIONS

FUNCTION
To call-up the protections.
Before resetting a warning or shut down message, always remedy the problem. Frequently
resetting these messages without remedying may damage the dryer.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen):
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the enter key (2). Following screen appears:

• Using the scroll keys (1), move the cursor to the protections icon (see above, section Menu icon).
• Press the enter key (2). Following screen appears:

Check the Icons used section for the description of the icons. Text on figure

(1) Protections
(2) Air quality
• The screen shows a number of icons. Each icon indicates a menu item. By default, the Air Quality (2) icon is
selected. The status bar shows the name of the menu that corresponds with the selected icon.
• Use the Scroll keys to select an icon.
• Press the Enter key (2) to open the menu.
• The screen shows a list of all protections with their corresponding icons and readings.
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• If a protection is in warning or shutdown, the warning or shutdown icon blinks below the protection icon.

3.13 WEEK TIMER MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, WEEK TIMER

FUNCTION
• To program time-based start/stop commands for the dryer.
• To program time-based change-over commands for the net pressure band.
• Four different week schemes can be programmed.
• A week cycle can be programmed; a week cycle is a sequence of 10 weeks. For each week in the cycle, one
of the four programmed week schemes can be chosen.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Use the Scroll buttons to select the Timer
icon.

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• Press the Enter key on the controller. Following screen appears:

Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week Action Schemes
(3) Week Cycle
(4) Status
(5) Week 1
(6) Remaining Running Time
The first item in this list is highlighted in red. Select the item requested and press the Enter key on the controller to
modify.

PROGRAMMING WEEK SCHEMES

• Select Week Action Schemes and press Enter. A new window opens. The first item in the list is highlighted in
red. Press the Enter key on the controller to modify Week Action Scheme 1.

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Text on figure
(1) Week Action Schemes
(2) Week Action Scheme 1
(3) Week Action Scheme 2
(4) Week Action Scheme 3
(5) Week Action Scheme 4
• A weekly list is shown. Monday is automatically selected and highlighted in red. Press the Enter key on the
controller to set an action for this day.

Text on figure
(1) Week Action Scheme 1
(2) Monday
(3) Tuesday
(4) Wednesday
(5) Thursday
(6) Friday
(7) Saturday
(8) Sunday
• A new window opens. The Modify action button is selected. Press the Enter button on the controller to create
an action.

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Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Modify
• A new pop-up window opens. Select an action from this list by using the Scroll keys on the controller.
When ready press the Enter key to confirm.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Actions
(3) Remove
(4) Start
(5) Stop
(6) Pressure Set point 1
(7) Modify
• A new window opens. The action is now visible in the first day of the week.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Start
(3) Save
(4) Modify

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• To adjust the time, use the Scroll keys on the controller and press the Enter key to confirm.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Start
(3) Save
(4) Modify
• A pop-up window opens. Use the or key of Scroll keys to modify the values of the hours. Use the or
Scroll keys to modify the minutes.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Time
(3) Save
(4) Modify
• Press the Escape key on the controller. The action button Modify (4) is selected. Use the Scroll keys to select
the action Save.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(2) Start
(3) Save
(4) Modify

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• A new pop-up window opens. Use the Scroll keys on the controller to select the correct actions. Press the Enter
key to confirm.

Text on figure
(1) Monday
(3) Are you sure?
(4) No
(5) Yes
(6) Save
(7) Modify
Press the Escape key to leave this window.
• The action is shown below the day the action is planned.

Text on figure
(1) Week Action Scheme 1
(2) Monday - Start
(3) Tuesday
(4) Wednesday
(5) Thursday
(6) Friday
(7) Saturday
(8) Sunday
Press the Escape key on the controller to leave this screen.

PROGRAMMING THE WEEK CYCLE

A week cycle is a sequence of 10 weeks. For each week in the cycle, one of the four programmed week schemes
can be chosen.
• Select Week Cycle from the main Week Timer menu list.

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Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week Action Schemes
(3) Week Cycle
(4) Status
(5) Week Timer Inactive
(6) Remaining Running Time
• A list of 10 weeks is shown.

Text on figure
(1) Week Cycle
(2) Week 1
(3) Week 2
(4) Week 3
(5) Week 4
(6) Modify
Press the Enter key on the controller twice, to modify the first week.
• A new window opens. Select the action, example: Week Action Scheme 1

Text on figure
(1) Week Cycle
(2) Week 1

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(3) Week Action Scheme 1


(4) Week Action Scheme 2
(5) Week Action Scheme 3
(6) Modify
• Check the status of the Week Timer
Use the Escape key on the controller to go back to the main Week Timer menu. Select the status of the Week
Timer.

Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week Action Schemes
(3) Week Cycle
(4) Status
(5) Week Timer Inactive
(6) Remaining Running Time
• A new window opens. Select Week 1 to set the Week Timer active.

Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week
(3) Week Timer Inactive
(4) Week 1
• Press the Escape key on the controller to leave this window. The status shows that week 1 is active.

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Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week Action Schemes
(3) Week Cycle
(4) Status
(5) Remaining Running Time
• Press the Escape key on the controller to go to the main Week Timer menu. Select Remaining Running Time
from the list and press the Enter key on the controller to Modify.

Text on figure
(1) Week Timer
(2) Week Action Schemes
(3) Week Cycle
(4) Status
(5) Remaining Running Time
• This timer is used when the week timer is set and for certain reasons the dryer must continue working.
The remaining running time, for example 1 hour, can be set in this screen. This timer is prior to the Week Timer
action.

Text on figure

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(1) Week Timer


(2) Week action schemes
(3) Remaining Running Time

3.14 INFO MENU

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Scroll keys


(2) Enter key
(3) Escape key

MENU ICON, INFO

FUNCTION
To show the Atlas Copco internet address.

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

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• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the Info icon (see above, section Menu icon).
• Press the Enter key. The Atlas Copco internet address appears on the screen.

3.15 MODIFYING SETTINGS

CONTROL PANEL

(1) Enter key


(2) Escape key
(3) Scroll keys

MENU ICON, SETTINGS

FUNCTION
To display and modify a number of settings (e.g. Time, Date, Date format, Language, units ...).

PROCEDURE
Starting from the Main screen (see Main screen),
• Move the cursor to the Menu action button and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

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• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the Settings icon (see above, section menu icon).
• Press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

• The screen shows a number of icons:


Icon Function
Network settings

General settings

Regulation settings

Automatic restart after voltage failure settings

Access key

Main chart

• Move the cursor to the icon of the function to be modified and press the Enter key.

MODIFYING NETWORK SETTINGS

• Select the network settings icon as described above and press the Enter button (2). Following screen appears:

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Text on figure
(1) Network
(2) CAN
(3) Ethernet
• A red selection bar is covering the first item (CAN). Use the key of the Scroll keys to select the setting to
be modified and press the Enter key. Following screen appears:

Screen for CAN settings


Text on figure
(1) CAN
(2) CAN Address
(3) PC Tools Channel
(4) ES Channel
(5) Modify

Screen for Ethernet settings

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Text on figure
(1) Ethernet
(2) IP Address
(3) Subnet mask
(4) Gateway IP
(5) Modify
• Press the Enter button; a red selection bar is covering the first item (CAN).
• Using the Scroll keys, move the cursor to the setting to be modified (e.g. Ethernet) and press the Enter button
(2).
• A pop-up screen appears. Use the or key to select the required parameter and press the Enter key to
confirm.

GENERAL SETTINGS

• Select the General settings icon as described above and press the Enter button (2). Following screen appears:

Text on figure
(1) General
(2) Language in use
(3) Time
(4) Date
(5) Date format
• The screen shows the first items of a list of all settings. Use the scroll button to see the other items in the list.
• Press the Enter button (2); a red selection bar is covering the first item (Language in use).
Use the key of the Scroll keys to select the setting to be modified and press the Enter key.
• A pop-up screen appears. Use the or key to select the required parameter and press the Enter key to
confirm.

REGULATION SETTINGS

• Select the Regulation icon as described above and press the Enter button (2). Following screen appears:

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Text on figure
(1) Regulation
(2) PDP extended cycle (PDP = Pressure Dew Point)
(3) Activated
(4) PDP switching temperature
(5) PDP Alarm offset
(6) Dew point mode
(7) Guaranteed (or Suppressed, depending on its setting)
(8) Modify
• The screen shows the list of all settings.
• Press the Enter button (2); a red selection bar is covering the first item (PDP extended cycle).
Use the key of the Scroll keys to select the setting to be modified and press the Enter key.
• A pop-up screen appears. Use the or key to select the required parameter and press the Enter key to
confirm.
Regulation settings:
• PDP extended cycle: the cycle is lengthened by putting the vessel in waiting mode (standby) if PDP is low
enough after regeneration and cooling.
• PDP switching temperature: the PDP should not increase to this setting before the vessels are switched
when the dryer is in standby mode.
• PDP alarm offset: the PDP alarm is active when: PDP > PDP_switching_temperature + PDP_alarm_offset.
In that way, the alarm threshold can be set independently of the switching threshold.
• Dew point mode: only available on Guaranteed type dryers (refer to Introduction section). If the dew point
mode is set to Suppression, the dryer will regenerate without the Regeneration without heaters step.

AUTOMATIC RESTART

• Select the Automatic restart settings icon as described above and press the Enter button (2). Following screen
appears:

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Text on figure
(1) Automatic restart
(2) Maximum power down time
(3) Restart delay
(4) Modify
• The screen shows the list of all settings.
• Press the Enter button (2); a red selection bar is covering the first item (Automatic restart).
Use the key of the Scroll keys to select the setting to be modified and press the Enter key.
• A pop-up screen appears. Use the or key to select the required parameter and press the Enter key to
confirm.

ACCESS KEY

Different security levels are programmed in the regulator (e.g. user, service technician, etc). This menu item is
used to change the security level. Scroll to the correct icon using the scroll key. Press the Enter button. Press the
Enter button again to modify the security level. Press the Enter button again, a pop-up menu appears. Use the scroll
keys to enter the password of the new security level. Press the Enter key to confirm the change.

MAIN CHART SETTINGS

Chart ranges and bands can be modified. This can cause the current value to be out of range
and can thus cause the absence of a visible curve in the graph.

The main chart settings menu allows to adjust the scale and curves on the graph. To modify these settings, proceed
as follows:
• Select the Main chart settings icon as described above and push the Enter button (1). A screen similar to the
one below appears:

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Text on figure
(1) Main chart
(2) Main chart signal
(3) Chart range
(4) Minimum
(5) Maximum
(6) Chart band
(7) Low
(8) High
(9) Off

The screen shows the main chart signal, the current chart range and band settings. To modify these settings,
proceed as follows:
Push the Enter key, select chart range or chart band as desired and confirm.

MODIFYING THE CHART RANGE

Select the chart range as described above and proceed as follows:


• Push the Enter key; the minimum setting becomes highlighted. Push the Enter key to modify the minimum
setting or use the arrow down key to modify the maximum setting.
• Push the Enter key to confirm the modification.

MODIFYING THE CHART BAND

Select the chart band as described above and proceed as follows:


• Push the Enter key; the low band setting becomes highlighted. Push the Enter key to modify the on/off setting
or use the arrow down key to modify the low setting.
• Push the Enter key to confirm the modification.
• Proceed to modify the high band setting.

3.16 WEB SERVER

All Elektronikon controllers have a built-in web server that allows direct connection to the company network or to a
dedicated PC via a local area network (LAN). This allows to consult certain data and settings via a PC instead of via
the display of the controller.

GETTING STARTED

Make sure you are logged in as administrator.


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• Use the internal network card from your computer or a USB to LAN adapter (see picture below).

USB to LAN adapter (for Windows XP)

USB to LAN adapter (for Windows 7)


• Use a UTP cable (CAT 5e) to connect to the controller (see picture below).

CONFIGURATION OF THE NETWORK CARD

• Go to My Network places (1).

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• Click on View Network connections (1).

• Select the Local Area connection (1), which is connected to the controller.

• Click with the right button and select properties (1).

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• Use the checkbox Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (1) (see picture). To avoid conflicts, de-select other properties if
they are selected. After selecting TCP/IP, click on the Properties button (2) to change the settings.

• Use the following settings:


• IP Address 192.168.100.200
• Subnetmask 255.255.255.0
Click OK and close network connections.

CONFIGURATION OF THE WEB SERVER

Configure the web interface


The internal web server is designed and tested for Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8.
Other web browsers like Opera and Firefox do not support this internal web server. When
using Opera or Firefox, a redirect page opens. Click on the hyperlink to connect to the
download server from Microsoft® to download the latest version of Internet Explorer, and
install this software.
• When using Internet Explorer:
Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools - Internet options (2).

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• Click on the Connections tab (1) and then click on the LAN settings button (2).

• In the Proxy server Group box, click on the Advanced button (1).

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• In the Exceptions Group box, enter the IP address of your controller. Multiple IP addresses can be given but
they must be separated with semicolons (;).
Example: Suppose that you already added two IP addresses (192.168.100.1 and 192.168.100.2). Now you add
192.168.100.100 and separate the 3 IP addresses by putting semicolons between them (1) (see picture). Click
OK (2) to close the window.

VIEWING THE CONTROLLER DATA

• Open your browser and type the IP address of the controller you want to view in your browser (in this
example http://192.168.100.100). The interface opens:

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Controller screen (typical).

NAVIGATION AND OPTIONS

• The banner shows the dryer type and the language selector. In this example, three languages are installed on
the controller.

• On the left side of the interface you can find the navigation menu (see picture below).
If a license for ESi is foreseen, the menu contains 3 buttons.
• dryer: shows all dryer settings.
• Es: shows the ESi status (if a license is provided).
• Preferences: allows to change temperature and pressure unit.

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DRYER SETTINGS

All dryer settings can be hidden or shown. Put a mark for each setting. Only the machine status is fixed and can
not be removed from the main screen.

Analog inputs
(The units of measure can be changed in the preference button from the navigation menu).

Counters
Counters give an overview of all actual counters from controller and dryer.

Info status
Machine status is always shown on the web interface.

Digital inputs
Gives an overview of all Digital inputs and status.

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Digital outputs
Shows a list of all digital outputs and their status.

Special protections
Give an overview of all special protections of the dryer.

Service plan

Shows all levels of the service plan and status. This screen only shows the running hours. It is also possible to
show the actual status of the service interval.

ES screen controller
If an ESi license is provided, the button ES is shown in the navigation menu. At the left all dryers in the ES and at
the right the ES status are shown.

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A possible ESi screen

3.17 PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS

DESCRIPTION
The regulation and safety devices are factory-adjusted to obtain optimum performance of the dryer. No
adjustments are required.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 DIMENSION DRAWINGS

DIMENSIONS

Dimension drawing of X1250 S

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Dimension drawing of X1250 G

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Dimension drawing of X1600 S

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Dimension drawing of X1600 G

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Dimension drawing of X2000 S

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Dimension drawing of X2000 G

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Dimension drawing of X2500 S

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Dimension drawing of X2500 G

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Dimension drawing of X3600 S

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Dimension drawing of X3600 G

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Dimension drawing of X4150 S

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Dimension drawing of X4150 G

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Dimension drawing of X5000 S

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Dimension drawing of X5000 G

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4.2 INSTALLATION PROPOSAL

FREE ROOM FOR SERVICING

Free room around the dryer that has to be respected for servicing

Reference Description
A 1000 millimeter
A 39.4 inch
B 1500 millimeter
B 59.1 inch

Refer to the Dimension drawing section for free room from the ceiling to be respected for servicing.

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CONNECTIONS FROM COMPRESSOR TO AIR USER

Installation proposal for Single Inlet versions (schematic flow)

Installation proposal (schematic flow)

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Reference Description
V-1 Hot air outlet valve (compressor)
V-3 Hot air by-pass valve (compressor)
V-4 Filter inlet valve
V-5 Filter outlet valve
V-6 Filter by-pass valve
V-8 Cooling water outlet valve (dryer)
V-9 Cooling water outlet valve (compressor)
(1) Electrical signal exchange
(2) Compressor
(3) In
(4) Out
(5) Cooling water
(6) Condensate out
(7) Hot air outlet
(8) Hot air by-pass
(9) X dryer
(10) Sonic nozzle or minimum pressure valve
(11) Regeneration air outlet (Purge-cooled versions)
(12) Drain (at lowest point of pipe)
(13) Filter by-pass
(14) DDp filter
(15) PDp filter
(16) Customer installation
(17) Pressure vessel
(18) Cold air outlet

4.3 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS
When transporting the dryer, the following point must be kept in mind:
• The bottom drain outlet of the cooler(s) must be opened and the drain plug removed to prevent water staying
in the cooler(s) for a long period.

ATTENTION
If the dryer will not be used for a long period, contact your Atlas Copco Customer Centre for
detailed instructions.

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4.4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Before switching on the main power supply, check the voltage requirements in the technical
specifications or on the dryer data plate.

Procedure
Item Action
Dryer • The unit should be installed on a level floor capable of taking the weight of the dryer.
• Install the dryer under a roof, where the ambient air is as clean as possible and where the
temperature of the air will never exceed the limits. Refer to the Reference conditions and
limitations section.
• Enough space must be provided around dryer and filters to allow maintenance, cooler
disassembly and filter replacement. The minimum distance between the top of the dryer
and the ceiling must allow disassembly of the dryer heating elements and desiccant
filling. Refer to the Dimension drawings section.
• The vessels must be fixed to the floor by means of anchor bolts.
Regeneration/ • It is desirable to lead the regeneration/cooling outlet air via a pipe to another location; it is
cooling air important to take into consideration the maximum allowable pressure drop. If the length
of the additional pipe exceeds 5 m (16.405 ft), the diameter must be 1.5 times larger than
the original regeneration pipe. For longer pipe installations, consult Atlas Copco.
• If the pipe is led upwards, provide a drain hole at the lowest point to remove condensate
water and prevent water lock. See drawing above.
• For optimal regeneration of the dryer, the piping between the compressor and the dryer
regeneration air inlet piping should be isolated.

Air • Connect the compressed air lines to the marked inlet and outlet pipes of the dryer.
Blow any welding waste and other impurities from the lines before connecting them.
• The air inlet and outlet pipes should be installed stress free to the dryer unit.
• Provide an air inlet valve and outlet valve to avoid inverse flow.
• If a by-pass pipe and valve are installed, the dryer can be serviced while by-passing the
dryer.
• Check that the air intake of the compressor is positioned so that volatile gases or other
flammable elements cannot be taken in to avoid concentration of these elements in the
desiccant beads.
Drain pipes • Each drain pipe must be individually connected to the waste pipe.
• Lay out the condensate drain pipes via a funnel towards the waste pipe to allow visual
inspection. The pipes must slope downwards.
• If the condensate drain pipes have been fitted outside the compressor room where they
may be exposed to freezing temperatures, they must be insulated.

Cooling • Connect the water cooling pipes to the marked inlet and outlet connections.
• It is recommended to fit a manual shut-off valve and drain in the water inlet and outlet
(customer's installation).
Hot surfaces • Adequate protection must be provided to protect personnel from touching the hot surfaces
of the dryer.
• All inlet piping of the dryer will reach temperatures up to 150 (302 ). Special
precautions must be taken to prevent personnel from touching the hot surface.
• During regeneration, the surface temperature of the tower will be very high. Special
precautions must be taken to prevent personnel from touching the hot surface.

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Filters • After initial filling or replacement of the drying medium, the amount of dust released can
increase. Therefore, it is recommended to replace the dust filter one week after replacing
the desiccant and close the air inlet for the PDP sensor for the first 24 hours.
• It is recommended to install a dust filter of the DDp and/or PDp type downstream of the
dryer, as the drying medium can release a small amount of dust.

Item Action
Electrical • Check that the primary side connections of transformers (T1 and T2) correspond with the
connection supply voltage.
• Check if the overheating switches in the heater boxes on top of the vessels are set to
450 (842 ).
(G-type)
• Refer to the Electric cable section, settings of circuit breakers and fuses section for the
recommended fuses and cable size of the supply cables.
• Check that the electrical installation corresponds to the local codes. The dryer must be
earthed and protected against short circuits by fuses of the inert type in all phases.
• An isolating switch must be installed near the dryer.

• Always isolate the dryer inlet and outlet during maintenance.


• When installing the piping, make sure all pipes are clean.
• All pipes should be installed stress free to the dryer unit. If necessary, additional flexible
connections and supports must be used.
• Consult the table below for the correct tightening torques (Tightening torque for normal
bolted joints with metric threads and coarse pitch, strength class 8.8).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Dimension Tightening torque (Nm) Allowed deviation (+/- Nm)


M3 1 0.3
M4 2.4 0.6
M5 5 1.2
M6 8 2.1
M8 20 5
M10 41 10
M12 73 18
M14 115 29
M16 185 46
M18 238 60
M20 335 84
M22 462 116
M24 600 150
M27 858 214
M30 1200 300
M33 1581 395
M36 2000 500

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4.5 ELECTRIC CABLE SIZE, SETTINGS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES

IMPORTANT
Local regulations remain applicable if they are stricter than the values proposed.
The voltage drop must not exceed 5 % of the nominal voltage. It may be necessary to use
cables with a larger size than those stated to comply with this requirement.
For IEC approved dryers, the settings of the main fuses below are according to Directive
73/23/EEC (low-voltage directive) EN60204, 83/336/EC electromagnetic compatibility. The
cable size is valid for cable PVC 70 (158 ) at an ambient temperature of 30 (86 ).
For CSA/UL approved dryers, the settings of the main fuses below are according to CSA
standards C22.2 Nos. 0; 0.4; 0.5; 0.12; 14; 68 and UL508. The cable size is valid for cable
70 (158 ) at an ambient temperature of 30 (86 ).

CABLE SIZES AND FUSES

IEC, 380V ZeroPurge 50 , G-type

Type QF1 (A) QF2 (A) F1 (A) F2 (A) Max fuse (A) Suggested cable
(mm2)

X1250 50 50 -- -- 125 4x35+25,


X1600 60 60 -- -- 150 4x50+35

X2000 80 80 -- -- 200 4x50+35


X2500 80 80 -- -- 200 4x50+35
X3600 60 60 60 60 300 4x95+70
X4150 80 80 80 80 400 4x120+95
X5000 100 100 100 100 500 4x150+120

IEC 220V ZeroPurge 50 , S-type

Type QF1 (A) QF2 (A) F1 (A) F2 (A) Max fuse (A) Suggested cable
(mm2)

X1250 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6

X1600 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6
X2000 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6
X2500 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6
X3600 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6
X4150 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6
X5000 -- -- -- -- 10 3x6+6

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4.6 COOLING WATER REQUIREMENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS
The cooling water quality must meet certain minimum requirements.
No general recommendation can encompass the effects of all combinations of the various compounds, solids and
gases typically found in cooling water in interaction with different materials.
Only non-treated water must be used.
This recommendation is a general guide line for acceptable coolant quality.

TYPE OF SYSTEM

First, it is important to consider whether you are dealing with a closed system or an open system. In a closed
system, the same cooling water circulates through a system without contact with air.
An open system is a pass-through system, or a circulating system with a cooling tower. In the latter case, the
composition of the water that enters the cooler must be considered, and not the composition of the make-up water.
Due to the evaporative effect in the cooling tower, much higher concentrations of ions can be obtained in the
circulating water than in the make-up water.

RYZNAR STABILITY INDEX (RSI)


The Ryznar Stability Index (RSI) is a parameter for predicting whether water will tend to dissolve or precipitate
calcium carbonate. The adhesion of scaling deposits and their effect are different on different materials, but the
equilibrium of the water (scaling or corrosive) is only determined by its actual pH value and by the saturation pH
value (pHs).
The saturation pH value is determined by the relationship between the calcium hardness, the total alkalinity, the
total solids concentration and the temperature.
The Ryznar Index is calculated as follows : RSI = 2*pHs - pH

Symbol Explanation
pH Measured pH (at room temperature) of water sample
pHs pH at saturation

The pHs is calculated by using :


pHs = (9.3 + A + B) - (C + D)
Symbol Explanation
A Depends on the total solids concentration (mg/l)
C Depends on the calcium hardness (ppm CaCO3)
D Depends on the HCO3- concentration or M-alkalinity (mval/l)

The values of A, B, C and D can be found in the following table.


Total dissolved A Temperature B Ca-hardness (ppm C M-alkalinity D
solids (mg/l) ( ) CaCO3) (mval/l)

50 - 300 0.1 0-1 2.6 10 - 11 0.6 0.20 - 0.22 1.0


400-1000 0.2 2-6 2.5 12 - 13 0.7 0.24 - 0.26 1.1
7-9 2.4 14 - 17 0.8 0.28 - 0.34 1.2
10 - 13 2.3 18 - 22 0.9 0.36 - 0.44 1.3

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14 - 17 2.2 23 - 27 1.0 0.46 - 0.54 1.4


18 - 21 2.1 28 - 34 1.1 0.56 - 0.70 1.5
Total dissolved A Temperature B Ca-hardness (ppm C M-alkalinity D
solids (mg/l) ( ) CaCO3) (mval/l)

22 - 27 2.0 35 - 43 1.2 0.72 - 0.88 1.6


28 - 31 1.9 44 - 55 1.3 0.90 - 1.10 1.7
32 - 37 1.8 56 - 69 1.4 1.12 - 1.38 1.8
38 - 44 1.7 70 - 87 1.5 1.40 - 1.76 1.9
45 - 50 1.6 88 - 110 1.6 1.78 - 2.20 2.0
51 - 56 1.5 111 - 138 1.7 2.22 - 2.78 2.1
57 - 63 1.4 138 - 174 1.8 2.80 - 3.54 2.2
64 - 71 1.3 175 - 220 1.9 3.54 - 4.40 2.3
72 - 80 1.2 230 - 270 2.0 4.6 - 5.4 2.4
280 - 340 2.1 5.6 - 7.0 2.5
350 - 430 2.2 7.2 - 8.8 2.6
440 - 550 2.3 9.0 - 11.0 2.7
560 - 690 2.4 11.2 - 13.8 2.8
700 - 870 2.5 14.0 - 17.6 2.9
880 - 1000 2.6 17.8 - 20.0 3.0

Interpretation of the value obtained


RSI Water condition Action
RSI<3.9 Very high scale formation Water cannot be used.
4.0<RSI<5.5 High boiler scale formation Regular inspection and descaling operation
necessary.
5.6<RSI<6.2 Slight boiler scale formation Water treatment not necessary. Occasional
inspection recommended.
6.3<RSI<6.8 Neutral water Water treatment not necessary. Occasional
inspection recommended.
6.9<RSI<7.5 Slight corrosion at higher Water treatment not necessary. Occasional
temperature inspection recommended.
7.6<RSI<9.0 Strong corrosion Regular inspection necessary, use of corrosion
inhibitor recommended.
9.1<RSI<11 Very strong corrosion Regular inspection necessary, use of corrosion
inhibitor required.
RSI>11 Very strong corrosion in Water should not be used.
complete water system

The table indicates that distilled or demineralized water should never be used, as their RSI is > 11.
The RSI only indicates the equilibrium of scaling - descaling. A cooling water showing good RSI conditions can
still be unsuitable due to other factors.
From the table above, the RSI index should be between 5.6 and 7.5; otherwise, contact a specialist.

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PH
TOTAL DISSOLVED SOLIDS (TDS)
This is the sum of all the ions in the water. It can be derived from the dry residue after evaporation (but not
including suspended solids), or it can be estimated from the electrical conductivity.
In a closed system, the following limits apply : TDS < 3000 mg/l (< 3800 microS/cm)

CHLORIDES (CL-)
Chloride ions will create pitting corrosion on stainless steel. Their concentration should be limited: Closed cooling
system : chlorides < 500 ppm
Open cooling system : chlorides < 150 ppm
However, if the water is scaling, lower limits should be used. (See The Ryznar stability index (RSI)).

FREE CHLORINE (CL2)


A level of 0.5 ppm should not be exceeded for long periods.
For shock treatments, a maximum limit of 2 ppm for maximum 30 minutes/day applies.

SULPHATES (SO4--)
Closed cooling system : sulphates < 400 ppm Open cooling system : sulphates < 150 ppm

CARBONATE HARDNESS

Closed cooling system : 50-1000 ppm CaCO3 Open cooling system : 50-500 ppm CaCO3
HCO- / SO2- should be > 1

AMMONIA
< 0.5 ppm

COPPER
< 1 ppm

IRON AND MANGANESE

< 1 ppm

ORGANICS
No algae No oil

SUSPENDED SOLIDS

Non-soluble particles, size < 1 mm.


< 10 ppm

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4.7 PICTOGRAPHS

EXPLANATION OF PICTOGRAPHS

Reference Name
1 Cooling water outlet
2 Cooling water inlet
3 Manual drain
4 Automatic drain
5 Data plate
6 Switch off the voltage and depressurise the dryer before maintenance or repair

Reference Name
8 Tightening torques
9 Air outlet
10 Air inlet
11 Warning, heated surface
12 Warning, voltage
13 Dangerous blow-off, hot air

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5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 WARNINGS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The operator must apply all relevant Safety precautions, including those mentioned in this manual.

SAFETY VALVES

Safety valves on the inlet of the dryer are fitted as standard. These safety valves are sized for the maximum
operating pressure and the nominal flow of the dryer.
The operator should ensure that the flow to the dryer can never exceed this nominal value. If
not, the safety valves may not be able to blow off enough flow to properly protect the vessels.

5.2 INITIAL START

PROCEDURE

The dew point of the air leaving the dryer will be higher than normal after starting.
Step Action
1 Check if the water plugs of the cooler(s) are installed.
2 Open the water inlet and outlet valves (customer's installation).
3 Close the air supply to the PDP sensor. (Optional for S-type)
4 • Switch on the voltage (customer’s installation).
• Switch on the voltage to the dryer by means of main switch (S1). (Except for dew point
Suppression (S-) type)

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Step Action
5 Check for sensor errors.
6 Press start button (14) on the control panel.
7 Start the compressor.
8 If no sonic nozzle or minimum pressure valve is installed. Slowly pressurize the dryer by
closing the outlet valve or pressurize from the outlet side of the dryer.
9 If the air net is to remain dry, run the dryer approximately 7 hours (complete cycle for both
towers) with the outlet air blown off to make sure that the desiccant is properly regenerated.

10 Open the valve to the PDP sensor after 24 hours.


(Optional for S-type)

5.3 STARTING

CONTROL PANEL

Before starting, the dryer has its start conditions checked in the dryer starting routine of the
Elektronikon.
If these conditions are not fulfilled, the dryer will not start, the alarm LED (4) will light up
after the permissive start time (180 seconds) and the cause will be indicated by an alarm
message.

PROCEDURE
Step Action
1 Check if all fuses in the cubicle are turned on.
2 Switch on the voltage (customer's installation). The control panel shows that the dryer is
stopped.
3 Switch on the voltage to the dryer by means of the main switch.
4 Check that the pilot air valve is open.
5 Check if the working pressure of the pneumatic filter/regulator is around 6 bar (87.02 psi).

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Step Action
6 Check if the cooling water supply is opened.
7 While the dryer outlet valve (customer's installation) is closed, open the air inlet valve
(customer's installation) slowly and wait until the dryer has pressurized.
8 Check for leakage.
9 Start the dryer by pressing start button (14) on the control panel. If necessary, reset any alarm
on the control panel.
10 Open the dryer air outlet valve slowly (customer's installation).
11 Close the by-pass valve (if provided).

DEWPOINT METER

• It is recommended to run the dryer for 1 day before opening the valve to the dewpoint meter.
• The dryer must run in a fixed cycle for 1 day before switching over to -PDP control- (dewpoint meter
control).

NOTE
When the compressor runs unloaded, the dryer cycle will be halted temporarily, until the
compressor loads again.

A sonic nozzle can be provided to prevent starting problems (optional).

5.4 STOPPING

CONTROL PANEL

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PROCEDURE
Step Action
1 Press stop button (13). The dryer stops. Voltage on LED (8) remains lit. Leave the voltage on
if the dryer has to remain on stand-by.
In case of emergency: push the emergency stop button.
2 Close the dryer inlet and outlet valves (customer's installation).
3 Close the water inlet and outlet valves of the cooling water circuit (customer's installation). If
the dryer is installed in a room where freezing temperatures are expected, drain the cooling
water circuit.
4 For a long term stop:
• Remove the drain plugs in order to empty the cooler(s).
• The water drains should be emptied as well.

ATTENTION
Make sure that the outlet valve of the dryer is closed or the air net behind the dryer
depressurizes slowly to prevent high air speeds and thus desiccant floating. A sonic nozzle
(optional) can be used to prevent this problem.

5.5 REMOTE START/STOP

ELECTRICAL CABINET

The X dryer can be started and stopped from a remote location by means of a digital switch S2 (customer's
installation).

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PROCEDURE
Step Action
1 Stop the dryer. Refer to the Stopping section.
2 Switch off the voltage (customer’s installation).
3 Connect a digital switch S2 (customer's installation) in between clamps 50 and 52 of rail 1X8
inside the cubicle. The switch should be of the Normally Open (NO) type.
4 Switch on the voltage (customer’s installation)
5 Close the cubicle door.
6 Change the setting from Local Control to Remote Control. Refer to the Control mode selection
section. Note that activating the Remote Control feature will disable the Start/ Stop buttons on
the control panel.
7 To start the dryer push I on the Elektronikon regulator.

5.6 EMERGENCY STOP

ELECTRICAL CABINET

In case of an emergency stop (S3):


The dryer will be shut down and the dryer cycle will pause.
To clear the shutdown:
1. Unlock the emergency stop button (S3).
2. Reset the shutdown alarm on the control panel.

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WARNING
Do not use the emergency stop button to stop the unit in normal operation.

IMPORTANT
Note that the 24V AC control circuit of the Elektronikon regulator remains powered and the
control panel will indicate an emergency stop shutdown.

5.7 VOLTAGE FAILURE

DESCRIPTION
In case of a voltage failure, the dryer will automatically restart if the supply voltage to the module is restored within
a programmed time period (set ex-factory at 180 seconds).
Via the dryer starting routine the program will jump to the cycle step in which the voltage failure occurred. Refer
to the Dryer starting routine section.

5.8 TAKING OUT OF OPERATION

PROCEDURE
At the end of the service life of the dryer, proceed as follows:
Step Action
1 Close the air outlet valve and stop the dryer.
2 Press the emergency stop button.
3 Switch off the voltage and disconnect the dryer from the mains.
4 Isolate the dryer from the compressor and the air net.
5 Depressurise the dryer.
6 Disconnect the dryer air inlet and outlet pipe respectively from the compressor and the air net.

7 Switch off and drain the cooling water and condensate circuits.
8 Disconnect the dryer condensate piping from the condensate drain net.
9 Disconnect the cooling water piping from the dryer.

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6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 MAINTENANCE WARNINGS

WARNINGS
Before starting any maintenance or repairs, stop the dryer.
Press the emergency stop button.
Depressurise the air system.
Always isolate the dryer inlet and outlet during maintenance.
Open the isolating switch (customer's installation) to switch off the voltage to the dryer.
Close the inlet and outlet valves of the cooling water supply.
Safeguard against unintentional switch-on.
Follow all relevant instructions given in the section Safety precautions.

6.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARRANTY AND PRODUCT LIABILITY

Use only Atlas Copco authorised genuine parts. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of unauthorised parts
is not covered by Warranty or Product Liability.

SERVICE PLAN

A number of service operations are grouped (called level I, level A, level B, ...). Each level stands for a number of
service actions to be carried out at the time intervals programmed in the Elektronikon regulator.
When a level is reached, a message will appear on the screen. After carrying out all service actions, reset the
interval timers using the "Reset" key (See section Service menu). If in any doubt, consult your Atlas Copco
Customer Centre.

REGULAR SERVICE OPERATIONS

To ensure safe operation and long service life carry out the following operations at the interval (period or running
hours) which comes first. The longer interval checks must also include the shorter interval checks.
The local Atlas Copco Customer Centre may overrule the maintenance schedule depending on the environmental
and working conditions of the compressor.
When servicing, replace all removed gaskets, O-rings and washers.
Period Service plan Running Operation
hours
Daily -- -- Check that the compressed air inlet temperature does not drop
below the minimum value (see section Reference conditions
and limitations).
“ -- -- Check that dryer discharge pressure does not drop below
minimum allowed pressure.

“ -- -- Check for alarms on the display.


“ -- -- Check dewpoint.
Weekly -- -- Check filter at outlet of dryer. (If optional filter is installed)

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“ -- -- Check for water or air leaks.


“ -- -- Check for abnormal noise.
3-Monthly I 2000 Check all temperatures and pressures.
“ “ “ Check filter of the pilot air circuit and clean/replace if
necessary.

“ “ “ Check condensate drains, clean if necessary.


6-Monthly A 4000 Check filter element of the PDP sensor block housing, replace
if necessary.
(Optional)
“ “ “ Check/clean silencers, replace if necessary. (Except for purge-
cooled versions)

Yearly B 8000 Replace the filter of the pilot air circuit.


“ “ “ Recalibrate/replace PDP sensor. (Optional)
Every 3 years C 24000 Inspect cooler(s), clean if necessarry.
Every 5 years D 40000 Replace desiccant (if needed).
When -- Carry out the service actions in accordance with the displayed
displayed service plans.

NOTES
Any leak should be attended to immediately.

The interval depends on the working conditions of dryer and compressor. Consult your Atlas
Copco Customer Centre if in any doubt.

SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Atlas Copco Customer Centres have a range of service agreements to suit your needs:
• An Inspection Plan.
• A Preventive Maintenance Plan.
• A Total Responsibility Plan.
Contact your Customer Centre to arrange a tailor-made service agreement. This will ensure optimum operational
efficiency, minimize downtime and reduce the total life cycle costs.

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6.3 REPLACING DESICCANT

Removal and filling plugs


Reference Description
1 Desiccant filling plugs (carrying the safety valves)
2 Desiccant removal plugs

EMPTYING
Safety glasses, gloves and a dust mask must be worn during the emptying procedure as dust may
be produced.

When replacing desiccant, make sure that the desiccant is disposed of according to the local
regulations.

Procedure
1. Let the dryer program run to the end of the cooling step or the standby / tower shifting step.
2. Stop the dryer.
3. Shut off the power supply.
4. Isolate the dryer from the air net by closing the air inlet and outlet valves.
5. Depressurize the vessels slowly.
6. Install a suitable collector underneath the desiccant removal plugs (2) for emptying; note that the desiccant may
be very hot (150 (302 )).
7. Remove the desiccant removal plugs (2) and let the desiccant beads flow into the collector.

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A vacuum cleaner may be used to speed up the process and to control dust emission.

FILLING
Safety glasses, gloves and a dust mask must be worn during the filling procedure as dust may be
produced.

Do NOT overfill the dryer.

When replacing desiccant, make sure that the desiccant is disposed of according to the local
regulations.
When replacing the desiccant, never use an ejector or similar equipment as this might shatter the
beads. The beads must be gravity-fed into the tower.
After replacing the drying medium, the amount of dust released can increase. Therefore, it is
recommended to replace the dust filter downstream of the dryer one week after replacing the
desiccant.

Procedure
1. Once the vessels are empty, refit the desiccant removal plugs (2).
2. Open the desiccant filling plugs (1).
3. Fit a large funnel to the filling hole of one of the drying vessels; the size of the narrow part should be 35-40
mm (1.4 - 1.6 in).
4. Gently pour the correct amount of desiccant (refer to the Air dryer data section) into the vessel. The desiccant
level must stay below the level of the top strainer.
Use a vacuum cleaner to control dust escaping from the filling hole.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other tower; the amounts of desiccant must be equal in both vessels.
6. Refit the desiccant filling plugs (1). The dryer is now ready to be started. Refer to the Starting section.

NOTE
To ensure PDP sensor functionality it is recommended to:
• Run the dryer for 24 hours before opening the valve to the PDP sensor.
• Run the dryer during an entire cycle (24 hours) before switching to PDP control
(dewpoint meter control).

DESICCANT QUANTITIES

Depending on the dryer type, a quantity of water resistant Silica Gel beads is prescribed
Dryer size Quantity (kg) Quantity (lb)
X1250 2x950 2x2090
X1600 2x1300 2x2860
X2000 2x1600 2x3520
X2500 2x1900 2x4180
X3600 2x2550 2x5610
X4150 2x3200 2x7040
X5000 2x3850 2x8470

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Ordering numbers and quantities of water resistant Silica Gel desiccant refill bags:
Ordering number Quantity (kg) Quantity (lb)
1624 6028 49 25 55
1624 6028 51 25 55

6.4 SERVICE KITS

SERVICE KITS

Atlas Copco Customer Centres will be glad to provide you with a wide range of service kits. Service kits comprise
all parts needed for servicing components and offer the benefits of genuine Atlas Copco parts while keeping the
maintenance budget low. All service kits are indicated in the relevant Parts Lists.

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7 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

WARNING
All responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from neglecting these precautions, or non-
observance of the normal caution and care required for installation, operation, maintenance and
repair, even if not expressly stated, will be disclaimed by Atlas Copco.

PRECAUTIONS
1. Make sure that all electrical wiring has been installed in compliance with the valid regulations.
2. Installation must always be performed by a qualified technician.
3. Installation must be carried out in compliance with the circuit diagrams and connection drawings provided.

NOTE
Some precautions are general and may not apply to your optional equipment.

7.2 OPTIONS

OVERVIEW
1. Safety Valve
Too high of the pipe network pressure will cause potential safety hazard and damage to the network
instrument or actuator and other components. And the Suggestions on the two tower dryer installed safety
valves to unload the high pressure of the pipe. If this option is to buy the random, before delivery,the
safety valve installed on the device.
2. Vessel bed
Some high desiccant load working conditions, to prevent when the compressed air go through the cooler
with separator, condensed water separation is not completely and the water come into the adsorption
tower, drying tower bed needed, drying tower bed nets can better realize the gas water separation, so as to
extend the life of the desiccant.
3. Vessel insulation
• To prevent heat loss of the compressor outlet air, the piping in between the compressor hot air outlet and
the dryer inlet must be insulated (customer’s installation).
To further improve energy efficiency of the dryer, the vessels can be insulated as an option.
4. DDP outlet filter (shipped loose)
• On the outlet side of the dryer, (a) particle filter(s) can be mounted to prevent dust particles, emerging from
the desiccant bed, from entering the air net.
The X filter option consists of a DDp outlet filter with alarm contact, as well as all the relevant piping
and instructions. An adjustable space of approx. 25 mm (0.98 in) is provided on the support of the filter
inlet pipe to account for unevenness in the floor and/or tolerances on the dryer piping. The status of the
filter has a read-out on the Elektronikon regulator, which will display an alarm message in case of filter
fouling.

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The filter element(s) of a DDp outlet filter should be replaced one week after initial start-up or
replacement of the desiccant.
In case an extra filter is installed (customer's installation), it is important to mount it always downstream of
the DDp particle filter.
5. Sonic nozzle
• Excessively high air velocity (e.g. due to low inlet pressure) may cause the desiccant to “float” in the
vessels. The desiccant beads scrape against each other, creating additional dust. High-speed flow occurs
when a compressor starts with an empty air net or when working at a discharge air pressure that is too
low. A high volume of compressed air output can result in a pressure drop, which in turn increases the
speed.
Therefore, the air net should be filled by slowly opening the valve towards the dryer. Alternatively, a
sonic nozzle can be installed downstream of the dryer.
Refer to the instruction delivered with the sonic nozzle to install and adjust it.
6. SST instrument air pipe
• Suitable for heat resistance corrosion environment.
7. PDP option
Must calibration the dew-point meter every year according to the drying machine cycle to ensure the
normal function of dew point reading correct and dew point, About the calibration, please contact with
atlas customer service center contact manufacturing.

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8 PROBLEM SOLVING

8.1 PROBLEM SOLVING

CONTROL PANEL

ATTENTION
Use only authorized parts. Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of unauthorized parts
is not covered by Warranty or Product Liability.
Apply all relevant Safety precautions.
Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs on the dryer, stop the dryer and switch off the
voltage.
Open the isolating switch to prevent an accidental start.
Isolate the dryer from the air net by closing the air inlet and outlet valve.

When a warning sign pops up, please check the table below to solve the problem.

FAULTS AND REMEDIES

Warning / Shutdown Fault Remedy


1 Poor dew point High cooling water Check that condensate separators and
temperature drains upstream of the dryer are
operative. Check reference conditions
and limitations for cooler.
Ineffective cooler(s) or not Clean cooler(s)
enough coolant flow through
cooler(s)
Working pressure low Check pressure drop in filter, etc.
Poor regeneration temperature See 4
Dryer fails to shift See 2
Check compressor outlet temperature

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Warning / Shutdown Fault Remedy


Insufficient water separation in Check water drain(s) of compressor
compressor intercooler(s) intercooler(s)
Poor desiccant (older than 5 Replace desiccant
years, contamination in Contact your Atlas Copco Customer
desiccant) centre
Low air inlet temperature from Insulate connection piping if
compressor temperature drop is too high
2 Dryer fails to shift Pilot air missing Check for pressure in the operating
lines. Clean pilot air filter.
Temperature in one of the Wait until vessel cools down. (Check
vessels above 100 (212 ) and remedy)
A valve alarm is active Check alarms and check if the valve is
working correctly
Dewpoint is below defined Wait until vessel becomes saturated or
value disable the PDP extended cycle option

3 Unusually large flow through Regeneration inlet valve leaks Disassemble and check; replace seals
regeneration valve(s) during
cooling
Incorrect or no nozzle installed Check and remedy
4 Regeneration temperature too Incorrect working conditions Check reference conditions and
low limitations
Heater fuse or contactor Check the electrical cabinet
tripped
(Only for G-type)
Insufficient insulation of Check insulation
piping between compressor and
d
5 Too high dryer outlet Too high adsorption air Check adsorption air inlet temperature
temperature temperature after cooling stage, check cooling
water temperature
High cooling water Check that condensate separators and
temperature drains upstream of the dryer are
operative. Check reference conditions
and limitations
Not enough coolant flow Check cooling water supply or clean
through cooler(s) cooler(s)
6 A lot of dust in the air net (The Desiccant floating due to too Contact your Atlas Copco Customer
outlet filter element needs to be low working pressure Centre
replaced often)
Heavily fluctuating air net Install sonic nozzle
Starting up the dryer with Install sonic nozzle
empty air net
Too much flow through dryer Install sonic nozzle
(multiple compressor
installation or oversized
compressor)
7 Valve fails to change position No pilot air available Check the air filter of the pilot air.
Limit switch incorrectly Check limit switch
adjusted

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Warning / Shutdown Fault Remedy


8 Dryer makes a lot of noise Incorrect or no nozzle installed Check and remedy
when dry air cooling
9 Dryer can not be restarted after Dryer in remote control mode De-activate remote control and select
shut-down local control
Reset and restart the dryer Select
remote control mode
10 Dryer does not start Dryer stopped Activate the automatic restart function
automatically after a power in the Elektronikon regulator
supply interruption Refer to the Modifying settings
section.
11 Overheating alarm triggered Heater fuse tripped Check heater and reset fuse
Overheating switch tripped Check and reset

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9 TECHNICAL DATA

9.1 REFERENCE CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

REFERENCE CONDITIONS

Condition Unit Value


Ambient air temperature °C 25
Ambient air temperature °F 27
Ambient relative humidity % 60
Compressed air effective inlet pressure bar 7
Compressed air effective inlet pressure psi 101.5
Compressed air inlet temperature °C 110
Compressed air inlet temperature °F 230
Inlet relative humidity of compressed air % 10%
Cooling water temperature °C 32.0
Cooling water temperature °F 80.6
Pressure dewpoint °C -40(G type) / -20 (S type)
Pressure dewpoint °F -40(G type) / -4 (S type)

LIMITATIONS
Limitation Unit X1250 X1600 X2000 X2500 X3600 X4150 X5000
Effective inlet pressure of
compressed air
maximal bar 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
maximal psi 145 145 145 145 145 145 145
minimal (2) bar See(1) See(1) See(1) See(1) See (1) See (1) See (1)
minimal (2) psi See(1) See(1) See(1) See(1) See (1) See (1) See (1)
Ambient air temperature
maximal °C 55 55 55 55 55 55 55
maximal °F 131 131 131 131 131 131 131
minimal °C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
minimal °F 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Inlet temperature of
compressed air
maximal °C 130 130 130 130 130 130 130
maximal °F 266 266 266 266 266 266 266
minimal °C 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
minimal °F 194 194 194 194 194 194 194
Maximum cooling water
temperature
at inlet °C 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
at inlet °F 95 95 95 95 95 95 95

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Limitation Unit X1250 X1600 X2000 X2500 X3600 X4150 X5000


at outlet °C 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
at outlet °F 113 113 113 113 113 113 113
Cooling water pressure
maximal bar 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
maximal psi 145 145 145 145 145 145 145
Cooling water flow
minimal flow l/s 3.84 5.13 9.56 11.08 9.31 9.31 23.55
minimal flow cfm 8.12 10.88 20.24 23.47 19.71 19.71 49.89
Volume flow at dryer inlet
(3) (4) (5) (6)
minimal Nl/s 375 500 625 750 1060 1250 1500
minimal cfm 794 1059 1324 1589 2245 2648 3177

Footnotes
• (1) To avoid damage to desiccant, air speed should be limited. Refer to calculation program.
• (2) If effective inlet pressure < 4 bar (58 psi) (and allowed by X calculation program, available at your Atlas
Copco Customer Center), pilot air must be supplied separately because valve control requires > 4 bar(e) (58
psi). Refer to the Option section for an available Atlas Copco solution.
• (3) Referred to absolute pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi) and temperature of 20°C (68°F) and measured
according to ISO 7183.
• (4) Flows less than the stated minimum volume flow will reduce general performance due to channelling
inside the vessels.
• (5) Flows less than the stated minimum volume flow will reduce regeneration and cooling capacity due to
lack of Heat-of-Compression.
• (6) The dryer needs a minimal load time of 4 hours to regenerate and cool. Frequent unloading of the
compressor should be prevented.

9.2 AIR DRYER DATA

PURGE COOLED VERSIONS

Performance data (1) Unit X1250 X1600 X2000 X2500 X3600 X4150 X5000
Volume flow at dryer Inlet (1) (2) (3) l/s 1250 1600 2000 2500 3600 4150 5000
Volume flow at dryer Inlet (1) (2) (3) cfm 2647 3530 4412 5295 7483 8825 10590
Pressure drop over dryer (4) bar 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
Pressure drop over dryer (4) psi 3.65 3.65 3.65 3.65 3.65 3.65 3.65
- Peak value of max. pressure drop bar 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35 0.35
- Peak value of max. pressure drop psi 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
Time of half a cycle (G) min 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
Time of half a cycle (S) min 240 240 240 240 240 240 240

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Performance data (1) Unit X1250 X1600 X2000 X2500 X3600 X4150 X5000
Power of installed heater (on G-type) KW 46 62 77 90 120 155 190
Power of installed heater (on G-type) HP 62.6 84.3 104.7 122.4 163.2 210.8 258.4
Average power consumption (of G-
kW 17.3 23.3 28.9 33.8 45 58.1 71.3
type) (1)
Average power consumption (of G-
HP 23.5 31.7 39.3 46 61.2 79 97
type) (1)
Average power consumption (of S-
kW 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25 0.25
type) (1)
Average power consumption (of S- HP 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34 0.34
) (1)water consumption (5) (6)
Cooling lps 3.84 5.13 9.56 11.08 9.31 9.31 23.55
Cooling water consumption (5) (6) cfm 8.12 10.88 20.24 23.47 19.71 19.71 49.89
Pressure drop over cooling water bar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
i it drop over cooling water
Pressure psi 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
circuit
Footnotes:
• (1) All performance data stated at reference conditions for standard duty X variant, with extended cycle time
(dew point sensor control). Selection of the dryer at other than reference conditions: refer to the calculation
program for X dryers available at your Atlas Copco Customer Center.
• (2) To avoid damage to the desiccant, air speed should not exceed a given value. Refer to calculation
program. It sizes the X dryer in a way that air speed does not a exceed a maximum value.
• (3) Referred to absolute pressure of 1 bar (14.5 psi) and temperature of 20 °C (68 °F) and measured
according to ISO 7183.
• (4) Average pressure drop over cycle - pressure drop varies slightly over cycle time.
• (5) Water composition: 100% water, 0% glycol.
• (6) Average water temperature rise of 10 °C (18 °F).
Design Data Unit X1250 X1600 X2000 X2500 X3600 X4150 X5000
Desiccant type AA
Amount of desiccant per vessel kg 950 1300 1600 1900 2550 3200 3850
Amount of desiccant per vessel lbs 2090 2860 3520 4180 5610 7040 8470
Recommended filter size DDp 1260 1600 2000 2400 3600 4000+ 6000+
Mechanical connections
- Air inlet connection DIN PN16 DN mm 100 150 150 150 200 200 250
- Dry air outlet connection DIN PN16 mm 100 150 150 150 200 200 250
DN
- Cooling water inlet and outlet mm 50 50 50 50 80 80 100
connection DIN PN16 DN
Dimensions
- Length mm 3500 3780 3780 4123 4750 5150 6123
- Width mm 2548 2758 2848 2848 3178 3450 3912
- Height mm 2850 3018 3131 3172 3537 3605 4062

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What sets Atlas Copco apart as a company is our conviction that we can only excel in what we do if we provide
the best possible know-how and technology to really help our customers produce, grow and succeed.

There is a unique way of achieving that - we simply call it the Atlas Copco way. It builds on interaction, on long-
term relationships and involvement in the customers’ process, needs and objectives. It means having the flexibility
to adapt to the diverse demands of the people we cater for.

It’s the commitment to our customers’ business that drives our effort towards increasing their productivity
through better solutions. It starts with fully supporting existing products and continuously doing things better, but it
goes much further, creating advances in technology through innovation. Not for the sake of technology, but for
the sake of our customer’s bottom line and peace-of-mind.

That is how Atlas Copco will strive to remain the first choice, to succeed in attracting new business and to
maintain our position as the industry leader.

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