Dear customer, ® Thank you for deciding in favour of the DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco compressed-air refrigeration dryer. Please ® read these installation and operating instructions carefully before mounting and starting up the DRYPOINT RA 1300- ® 4400 eco and follow our directions. Perfect functioning of the DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco and thus reliable compressed-air drying can only be guaranteed when the provisions and notes stipulated here are strictly adhered to.
Contents Name plate Safety instructions Safety pictograms in accordance with DIN 4844 Signal words in accordance with ANSI Overview of the safety instructions Proper use Exclusion from a field of application ...
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Technical data 11.1 Technical data DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco 3/400/50 11.2 Technical data DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco 3/460/60 Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.1 Checks and maintenance 12.2 Troubleshooting ...
This manual must be available at all times for future reference and is a constituent part of the dryer. If you have any queries regarding these installation and operating instructions, please contact BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GMBH.
Do not operate with open cover (housing) Maintenance works or controlling measures must only be carried out by qualified personnel Do not smoke Note Pos: 4 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Gefahr Druckluft @ 0\mod_1184148143854_6.doc @ 577 ARIA Connection point compressed-air inlet LUFT...
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Safety instructions Works can be carried out by the operator of the plant, provided that they are skilled accordingly NOTE: Text that contains important specifications to be considered – does not refer to safety precautions. The device was carefully designed with particular attention paid to environmental protection: ...
Make sure that the power supply is switched off and that the device is off and marked for maintenance measures. Please also ensure that the power supply cannot be re-established during the works. Pos: 7 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Maßnahmen Netzspannung BM 31/32/33 @ 0\mod_1216898430699_6.doc @ 11319 Caution! Refrigerant! The compressed-air refrigeration dryer uses HFC-containing refrigerants as a coolant.
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Safety instructions Warning! Refrigerant leak! A refrigerant leak involves the danger of serious injury and damage to the environment. ® The DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco compressed-air refrigeration dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gas/refrigerant. Installation, repair and maintenance works at the refrigeration system must only be carried out by certified skilled personnel (specialists).
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Operators of the devices must observe the local and national pressure equipment regulations in the country of installation. Pos: 8 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Sicherheitshinweise, weitere BM (nicht Ex) @ 0\mod_1183616103770_6.doc @ 4009os: 9 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Zusatz Sicherheitshinweise BM33 @ 0\mod_1231926887620_6.doc @ 12829s: 10 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Sicherheit/Vorsicht Fehlfunktion @ 0\mod_1214378096290_6.doc @ 9359 Note!
Pos: 15 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Überschriften/1/Ausschluss vom Anwendungsbereich @ 0\mod_1236003439359_6.doc @ 13709 Exclusion from a field of application Pos: 16 /Beko Technische Dokumentation/Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung/BEKOMAT/Ausschluß Anwendung BM 31/32/33 @ 0\mod_1236003837511_6.doc @ 13736 Note! Improper use! The device is intended for the separation of water in compressed air.
Operating instructions in accordance with the 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive Operating instructions in accordance with the 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive ® The DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco compressed-air refrigeration dryer contains pressure equipment in the sense of the 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive. Therefore, the entire plant needs to be registered with the supervisory authority if required in accordance with the local regulations.
Transport Transport Check the packaging for visible loss or damage. If no visible damage can be ascertained, place the unit in close proximity to the place of installation and unpack the device. During this procedure, the dryer must always remain in an upright position. The components may be damaged when the unit is tilted or turned upside down.
Technical description Control panel The control panel explained below is the only dryer user interface. Main switch Electronic controller DMC50 Functional description Operating principle – All dryer models described in this manual function according to the same principle. The hot and moisture-loaded air is led into an air/air heat exchanger.
Technical description Refrigerating compressor The employed refrigerating compressors are constructed by leading manufacturers. The hermetically sealed construction is absolutely gastight. The integrated safeguard protects the compressor against overheating and excess current. The protection is automatically reset as soon as the nominal conditions are reached again. Condenser (air-cooled) The condenser is the component in which the gas coming from the compressor is cooled down, condensed and liquefied.
Technical description 8.12 Refrigerant pressure switches LPS – HPS To ensure the operational reliability and the protection of the dryer, a series of pressure switches are installed in the gas cycle. LPS : Low-pressure guard on the suction side of the compressor, which is triggered when the pressure drops below the predetermined value.
Technical description 8.14 DMC50 electronic control unit The DMC50 electronic control unit is a device which controls the dryer's functional processes, provides a dialogue interface for the operator, and consists of a main module within the control panel and a touch screen module positioned on the front panel of the dryer.
Technical description 8.14.4 Displaying process values T1, T2, T3, T4, HP, LP, % With the dryer operating (ON mode) press the button to access the dryer's menu of functions. Press the button to display the refrigeration circuit diagram and the dryer's instantaneous process values: ...
Technical description 8.14.5 How the DMC50 control unit displays and processes a service warning The service warning is an irregular event that must be flagged to operators/maintenance technicians. It does not jeopardise the safety of the machine/operators and it does not stop the dryer, with the exception of the HdS parameter (STOP dryer due to high dew point), which can be set to stop the dryer.
Technical description 8.14.6 How the DMC50 control unit displays and processes an alarm The alarm is an irregular event that always causes the dryer to stop to ensure the safety of operators and the machine. In the presence of an alarm the status bar shows a description of the event and turns flashing red. In this condition it is not possible to reset the alarm as the cause is still present.
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Technical description Alarm Description Delay Reset - High Pressure Switch - Pressure switch HPS has Contact Flag Restore triggered open immediately contact Refrigerant pressure high - Low Pressure Switch - Pressure switch LPS has Contact Flag Restore triggered open immediately contact Refrigerant pressure low - Fan Protection - Fan electrical protection has...
Technical description 8.14.7 Displaying the log file of stored alarms Press the button to access the dryer's menu of functions. Press the button to display the log file for the last 50 alarms stored. Scroll through the list of alarms using the buttons.
Technical description 8.14.8 Downloading the process values stored following an alarm Process values for stored alarms can be downloaded in .txt format onto a USB stick after resetting an alarm (see section 8.14.6, step 7-), or from the screen for consulting the alarms log file (see section 8.14.7, step 7-). Preliminary steps - Switch OFF the dryer by means of the main switch (pos.1 of control panel - see section 8.1)
Technical description 8.14.10 Displaying technical maintenance and energy savings data Press the button to access the dryer's menu of functions. Press the button to display: The total percentage of energy savings for the main compressor, with respect to its continuous operation at 100%. ...
Technical description 8.14.11 Controlling the dryer from a remote workstation The main module on the DMC50 control unit is provided with a digital input set up for dryer start up (ON) - stop (STANDBY) mode from a remote workstation. Wire a clean contact, free from electric potential, to terminals 17 and 18 on the DCM50 control unit's main module.
Technical description 8.14.14 Displaying / changing process user parameters Press the button to access the dryer's menu of functions. Press the button to display the list of process user parameters and respective current settings. Scroll through the list of parameters using the buttons.
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Technical description Factory Description Limits Scale setting - Dryer Remote Control - Local / Local Enables/disables dryer remote control Remote - High Dewpoint Alarm - 0…25.0°C 0.5°C 20.0°C Sets the service warning intervention threshold high dew point 32…77°F 1°F 68°F - High Dewpoint Delay - 1…20 Sets the service warning delay time...
Technical description 8.14.15 Changing the system date / time Press the button to access the dryer's menu of functions. Press the button to display the list of process user parameters and respective current settings. Touch the Date tab on the screen. Set the current date and time.
Technical description 8.15 Electronically level-controlled BEKOMAT condensate drain The electronically level-controlled BEKOMAT condensate drain is provided with a special condensate management which ensures that condensate is discharged safely and without an unnecessary loss of compressed air. This drain has a condensate collection container in which a capacitive sensor continuously monitors the liquid level. As soon as the switching level is reached, the capacitive sensor transmits a signal to the electronic control and a membrane solenoid valve opens to discharge the condensate.
Installation Installation Place of installation Note! Ambient conditions! In the event that the dryer is not installed under suitable ambient conditions, the ability of the device to condense refrigerant gas is impaired. This can result in a higher load of the refrigerating compressor, and in a loss of efficiency and performance of the dryer.
Installation Installation plan - A - Air compressor Aftercooler Condensate separator Prefilter Bypass group Dryer Compressed-air tank - B - Final filter BEKOMAT condensate drain Installation type A is recommended when when the total consumption corresponds to the throughput rate of the compressor.
Installation Correction factors Correction factor for operating pressure modifications: Air inlet pressure bar(g) Factor (F1) 0.77 0.86 0.93 1.00 1.05 1.14 1.21 1.27 Correction factor for ambient temperature modifications (air-cooling): Ambient temperature ºC Factor (F2) 1.00 0.95 0.93 0.85 0.73 Correction factor for air inlet temperature modifications: Air temperature ºC...
Installation Connection to the compressed-air system Danger! Compressed air! All works must only be carried out by qualified skilled personnel. Never work on compressed-air systems which are under pressure. The operator or the user must ensure that the dryer is never operated with a pressure exceeding the maximum pressure value indicated on the name plate.
Installation Connection to the cooling-water network Danger! Compressed air and unqualified personnel! All works must only be carried out by qualified skilled personnel. Never work on compressed-air systems which are under pressure. The user must ensure that the dryer is never operated with a pressure exceeding the nominal values. Possible overpressure can be dangerous for the operator but also for the device.
Installation Electrical connections Danger! Supply voltage! The connection to the electric mains should only be carried out by qualified skilled personnel and must correspond to the legal provisions in force in your region. Prior to connecting the device, please check the name plate to avoid exceeding the indicated values. The voltage tolerance is +/- 10%.
Start-up Condensate drain Danger! Compressed air and condensate under pressure! The condensate is discharged at system pressure. The drain pipe needs to be secured. Never direct the condensate drain pipe at persons. The dryer is delivered with an already integrated electronically level-controlled BEKOMAT condensate drain. Connect the condensate drain with a collection system or container by properly screwing it on.
Start-up 10.2 Initial start-up Note! The number of starts/stops by pressing the ON-OFF switch - pos. 1 control panel must be limited to six per hour. Irreparable damage can be caused by starting up the device too often. The method below should be applied during the first start-up, after longer downtimes or subsequent to maintenance works.
Start-up 10.3 Start-up and shut down During short-term shut down (max. two to three days), it is advisable to leave the dryer and the control panel connected to the supply current circuit. Otherwise, it would be necessary at a restart of the dryer to wait two hours, until the oil in the compressor has reached the specified operating temperature.
Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12 Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.1 Checks and maintenance Certified skilled personnel Installation works must exclusively be carried out by authorised and qualified skilled personnel. Prior to ® undertaking any measures on the DRYPOINT RA 1300-4400 eco compressed-air refrigeration dryer, the certified skilled personnel shall read up on the device by carefully studying the operating...
Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling DAILY: • Check whether the dew point indicated on the electronics is correct. • Ensure that the condensate drain system functions properly. • Make sure that the condenser is clean. EVERY 200 HOURS OR MONTHLY •...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling Prior to carrying out maintenance works at the dryer, switch it off and wait for at least 30 minutes. Caution! Hot surfaces! During operation, several components can reach surface temperatures of more than +60°C. There is the risk of burns.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling FAULT POSSIBLE REASON – SUGGESTED MEASURE The dryer does not discharge the condensate – see the corresponding paragraph. Extreme pressure The pressure dew point is too low – the condensate is frozen, therefore, air cannot drop in the dryer.
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling FAULT POSSIBLE REASON – SUGGESTED MEASURE Status area blinking red : one or more alarms are active. The display shows the ID Electronic controller code and the description of the active alarm. DMC50 in alarm ...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling FAULT POSSIBLE REASON – SUGGESTED MEASURE Status area blinking orange : one or more service warnings are active. The display Electronic controller shows the ID code and the description of the active warning. DMC50 in service ...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling FAULT POSSIBLE REASON – SUGGESTED MEASURE Find out the reason for the fault: Compressor outlet temperature too 1. Excessive thermal load – re-establish the nominal conditions. high. 2. The inlet air is too hot – re-establish the nominal conditions. 3.
Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling 12.3 Recommended spare parts NOTE: To order the recommended spare parts or other elements, the data on the name plate must be indicated. DRYPOINT® RA 1300-4400 eco...
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Maintenance, troubleshooting, spare parts and dismantling DRYPOINT® RA 1300-4400 eco...
When delivered, the dryer is ready to operate and filled with a refrigerant of the R134a or R407C type. Should you detect a refrigerant leak, please contact a BEKO service technician. Prior to any intervention, the room needs to be ventilated.
Appendices 13.3 Electric diagrams 13.3.1 Electric diagrams – list of components Compressor Condenser fan (air-cooled) MF1-MF2 Electronic controller DMC50 - main module DMC50MA Electronic controller DMC50 - touch screen display module DMC50-DU1 Compressor inverter INV1 Condenser fan inverter INV2 Temperature probe – dew point Temperature probe –...