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SMC Networks DFB37E-23 Operation Manual

Manual is about: Refrigerated Air Dryer

Summary of DFB37E-23

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    Idx-om-k021 initial issue october, 2006 rev.F:feb,2017 product name refrigerated air dryer model / series idfb22e-11 idfb22e-11 - a,k,r,s,t,v idfb22e-23 idfb22e-23 - a,k,r,t,v idfb37e-23 idfb37e-23 - a,k,r,t,v idfb55e-46 idfb55e-46 - a,l,r,t,v idfb75e-46 idfb75e-46 - a,l,r,t,v please read this manua...

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    To customers thank you for selecting smc refrigerated air dryer. This operation manual must be read and understood thoroughly before using the equipment. It provides all essential information pertaining to safety, as well as, maximizing equipment efficiency in order to extend the life of the equipme...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents table of contents - 1 chapter i safety instructions i - 1 warning: before using air dryer ................................................................. I - 1 i - 1 - 1 hazard, warning, and caution used in this manual ..................................... I - 1 i - 2 danger clas...

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    Table of contents table of contents - 2 chapter 5 troubleshooting 5 - 1 cause and countermeasure of errors ...................................................... 5 - 1 5 - 2 how to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch (only idfb55e, 75e) .......................................... 5 - 3 c...

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    Table of contents table of contents - 3 chapter 13 specification for option v 13 - 1 safety instructions .................................................................................... 13 -1 13 - 2 specifications .....................................................................................

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 2 idx-om-k021 i-2 danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels to help you recognize the hazards, the unit utilizes special graphics to indicate different hazards. Confirm the contents of ...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 3 idx-om-k021 i-2-2 hazard of electricity warning inside of this equipment, there is a power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the cover panel. Do not operate the equipment with the cover...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 4 idx-om-k021 i-2-6 positions of danger warning label warning ・read with caution and pay attention to the notations of danger warning labels. ・do not remove or rub danger warning labels. ・confirm the po...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 5 idx-om-k021 front i-2-7 hazard of refrigerant caution ・this equipment uses fluorocarbon (hfc) as a refrigerant. ・it is strictly forbidden to emit fluorocarbon into the atmosphere. Before you repair th...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 6 idx-om-k021 i-2-8 cautions about usage warning please follow the instructions on all warning labels. Do not remove or deface warning labels, and confirm the location of warning labels. I-2-9 other lab...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-2danger classifications & position of hazard warning labels i - 7 idx-om-k021 idfb55e / 75e smc air dryer model voltage mca mopd compressor rla/lra fan motor hp/fla air flow rate max. Inlet press. Max. Inlet temp. Max.Ambient temp. Min. Ambient temp. Refrigerant r40...

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    Air dryer i safety instructions i-3disposal i - 8 idx-om-k021 idfb series i-3 disposal when you dispose of the equipment, you should collect the refrigerant and the refrigerant oil inside the refrigerant circuit. Caution this equipment contains fluorocarbon hfc. It is strictly forbidden to emit fluo...

  • Page 13: Caution

    Air dryer i safety instructions i-4 limited warranty and disclaimer / compliance requirements i - 9 idx-om-k021 idfb series i-4 limited warranty and disclaimer / compliance requirements the product used subject to the following “limited warranty and disclaimer“ and “compliance requirements. Read and...

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    Air dryer 1parts name and functions 1-1parts name and functions 1 - 1 idx-om-k021 idfb series 1 parts name and functions 1-1 parts name and functions • idfb22e, 37e front switch with lamp (on /off switch) the lamp is continuously on during normal operation. Evaporation thermometer indicates the evap...

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    Air dryer 1parts name and functions 1-1parts name and functions 1 - 2 idx-om-k021 idfb series • idfb55e, 75e panel lock (x 2) front switch with lamp (on /off switch) the lamp is continuously on during normal operation. Evaporation thermometer indicates the evaporating temperature of refrigerant on l...

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    Air dryer 1parts name and functions 1-1parts name and functions 1 - 3 idx-om-k021 idfb series front rubber grommet power cord outlet panel lock (x 4) there are on opposite too. Ventilation grille (suction) ambient air will be sucked by condenser fan. Do not block these vents..

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    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-1transportation 2 - 1 idx-om-k021 2 transportation / installation warning only properly trained, qualified personnel are allowed to perform tasks such as: operation, installation, relocation of equipment and maintenance works. Strongly recommend to prepare...

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    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-2installation 2 - 2 idx-om-k021 2-2 installation 2-2-1 location the equipment should not be used or stored in the following conditions: those conditions will cause not only malfunction but also failures. Environment where the equipment is exposed to rainwa...

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    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-2installation 2 - 3 idx-om-k021 2-2-2 tie down the air dryer should be installed on a vibration-free, stable, horizontal, flat surface. Refer to “chapter6 6-3 dimensions” for the dimensions. This model should be installed using anchor bolts (not included) ...

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    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-2installation 2 - 4 idx-om-k021 idfb series warning ・to handle drain discharge, follow the safety guidelines such as wearing protective goggles, apron, and gloves. ・in cases where oil is mixed in the wastewater discharged from the auto drain, the liquid wo...

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    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-2installation 2 - 5 idx-om-k021 idfb series length of the power cable the maximum length of the power cable should be no more than 98feet (30m). Connecting to the power supply connect the power cable and the ground to the terminal block. Wiring procedure 1...

  • Page 22: Caution

    Air dryer 2 transportation / installation 2-3cautions for reinstallation 2 - 6 idx-om-k021 idfb series 2-3 cautions for reinstallation caution no one but someone who has enough knowledge about the product and incidental devices should reinstall in another place. And following instructions must be ex...

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    Air dryer 3 operation / shutdown 3-1check points before operation 3 - 1 idx-om-k021 3 operation / shutdown caution only properly trained and qualified personnel are allowed to perform operation/shutdown of the equipment. 3-1 check points before operation before trial run, check the following points:...

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    Air dryer 3 operation / shutdown 3-3shutdown 3 - 2 idx-om-k021 3-3 shutdown ① turn off the on/off switch. ② the lamp will go out and then, the operation will stop. Depending on the condition of operation, hot air continues to be emitted from the ventilation grille by the cooling fan for a while afte...

  • Page 25: 4     Maintenance

    Air dryer 4 maintenance 4-1daily inspection 4 - 1 idx-om-k021 4 maintenance 4-1 daily inspection check following points during normal operations. If you find some problems, immediately stop the dryer and refer to “chapter 5 troubleshooting” as soon as possible. There is no air leaks. The running lam...

  • Page 26: Warning

    Air dryer 4 maintenance 4-2periodical maintenance 4 - 2 idx-om-k021 ・ maintenance of the air dryer should only be carried out by someone with sufficient knowledge and experience of air dryers and related equipment. ・ before carrying out maintenance, the important warnings in this manual must be thor...

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    Air dryer 4 maintenance 4-2periodical maintenance 4 - 3 idx-om-k021 ・ close the ball valve. ・ open the bleed valve by turning it anticlockwise to release air left in the product. ・ remove the drain tube from the case assembly. ・ hold the case assembly lightly and pull down the lock button with thumb...

  • Page 28: 5    Troubleshooting

    Air dryer 5 troubleshooting 5-1cause and countermeasure of errors 5 - 1 idx-om-k021 idfb series 5 troubleshooting 5-1 cause and countermeasure of errors should any problem occur, inspect the following table, and if the problem cannot be solved, shut off the power supply and then contact one of our s...

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    Air dryer 5 troubleshooting 5-1cause and countermeasure of errors 5 - 2 idx-om-k021 idfb series problem probable causes remedy the evaporation thermometer is over the green area without hot air coming from the ventilation port (exhaust port). (the compressor for refrigeration has stopped with the la...

  • Page 30: Danger

    Air dryer 5 troubleshooting 5-2how to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch (only idfb55e, 75e) 5 - 3 idx-om-k021 idfb series ＋ ＋ ＋ ＋ 5-2 how to reset the thermal relay and high pressure switch (only idfb55e, 75e) if light goes off during operation and refrigerating compressor stops, the ...

  • Page 31: 6       References

    Air dryer 6 references 6-1specifications 6 - 1 idx-om-k021 6 references 6-1 specifications model specification idfb22e-11 □ idfb22e-23 □ idfb37e-23 □ idfb55e-46□ idfb75e-46 □ air f lowrate (anr)(note 1) at expected outlet press.Dew point of 37 °f（2.8℃) 107scfm (182 m 3 /h) 161scfm (273 m 3 /h) 226sc...

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    Air dryer 6 references 6-2refrigerant with gwp reference 6 - 2 idx-om-k021 6-2 refrigerant with gwp reference note: 1. This product is hermetically sealed and contains fluorinated greenhouse gases. 2. See specification table for refrigerant used in the product. 6-3 dimensions ・idfb22e / 37e [4xdia.1...

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    Air dryer 6 references 6-3dimensions 6 - 3 idx-om-k021 ・idfb55e / 75e n m k l p c f d e b g h q j r a [dia.9～11]) (wire dia.0.4 entry hole power cord block terminal (size of recommended bolt：m10) auto drain drain tube ball valve length：39.4[1000] ventilation ventilation thermometer evaporation with ...

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    Air dryer 6 references 6-4electrical circuit 6 - 4 idx-om-k021 6-4 electrical circuit gfci for option r n ※2 pe l ※1 tb1 c1 mc ※2 ※1 ＯＬＲ power cable with plug cm terminal block for option s cn mc cn Ｐ prs for option v ※1 ils ※2 for option r ＯＬＲ cn prs Ｐ ils tb1 mc l n pe gfci for option v cn c1 mc c...

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    Air dryer 6 references 6-5compressed air and refrigerant circuit/operation principles 6 - 5 idx-om-k021 6-5 compressed air and refrigerant circuit/operation principles idfb22e / 37e / 55e / 75e compressed air circuit humid hot air entering air dryer is cooled in the cooler. At this time, the condens...

  • Page 36: Specification For Option A

    Idx-om-k021 air dryer 7 specification for option a 7-1 safety instructions 7- 1 idfb series 7 specification for option a 7-1 safety instructions when handling the product, take care to the following precautions. Warning shut off the power supply when removing the panel for maintenance work, etc. The...

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    Idx-om-k021 air dryer 7 specification for option a 7-5 compressed air and refrigerant circuit / operation principles 7- 2 idfb series 7-5 compressed air and refrigerant circuit / operation principles capillary tube condenser cooler drain outlet compressed air inlet auto drain thermoreter accmulator ...

  • Page 38: Warning

    Air dryer 8 specification for option k 8-1safety instructions 8 - 1 this product mounts the auto drain in item 2 specifications. When performing the installation and maintenance of the product, the following points must be understood and followed. Additionally, for replacement work, read 4- 2 “perio...

  • Page 39: Warning

    Air dryer 9 specification for option l 9-1safety instructions 9 - 1 idx-om-k021 9 specification for option l 9-1 safety instructions when handling the product, take care of the following precautions. 9-2 specifications the specification of this product is dryer with heavy duty auto drain. And, the a...

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    Air dryer 9 specification for option l 9-3specification of heavy duty auto drain (adh4000-04) 9 - 2 idx-om-k021 9-3 specification of heavy duty auto drain (adh4000-04) note) use for air compressor with flow more than 1.77scfm (anr) [3 m 3 / h (anr)] . 9-4 maintenance 1. Check drain condition periodi...

  • Page 41: Warning

    Air dryer 10 specification for option r 10-1safety instructions 10 - 1 idx-om-k021 10 specification for option r this product mounts the ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) in item 2. It will shut off the power supply in case the product should have over current or current leakage. Additionally,...

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    Air dryer 10 specification for option r 10-3how to connect the power supply 10 - 2 idx-om-k021 l n connect to power cable connector width：0.37inch (9.5mm) or less connect to earth cable connector width：0.26inch (6.5mm) or less front panel gfci electrical entry Ｌ Ｎ pe idfb22e, 37e idfb55e, 75e l1 l2 ...

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    Air dryer 10 specification for option r 10-4cautions for handling the gfci 10 - 3 idx-om-k021 10-4 cautions for handling the gfci 1) when the breaker is tripped, cut off the power supply and contact the nearest sales distributor or smc sales. - with the ground fault display button (white) released →...

  • Page 44: Warning

    Air dryer 11 specification for option s 11-1safety instructions 11 - 1 front panel you can see the terminal block when you remove this cover. Connect the power cable through the membrane grommet. Rubber grommet power supply cable entry terminal block 11 specification for option s 11-1 safety instruc...

  • Page 45: Warning

    Air dryer 12 specification for option t 12-1safety instructions 12 - 1 idx-om-k021 12 specification for option t this product mounts the terminal block which can transfer the operation and failure signals to item 2 specifications. The signals are a no voltage contact style. For details, refer to ite...

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    Air dryer 12 specification for option t 12-3remote operation 12 - 2 idx-om-k021 terminal block grommet signal code inlet rubber grommet power code inlet 12-3 remote operation ・for the remote operation, turn on and off the power supply side under the condition of the switch with lamp on. ・keep 3 min....

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    Air dryer 12 specification for option t 12-5how to re-start the operation 12 - 3 idx-om-k021 terminal block grommet signal code inlet rubber grommet power code inlet 12-5 how to re-start the operation the output of the abnormal signal can be stopped by turning off the switch with light. Remove the c...

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    Air dryer 12 specification for option t 12-6electric wiring diagram 12 - 4 idx-om-k021 12-6 electric wiring diagram cm 3 failure tdr mc c1 cn for option v gfci 2 1 operation mc n l ＯＬＲ pe for option r tb1 cn Ｐ mc prs mc tdr ils tdr c1 3 mc 2 1 mc tdr tdr failure operation cm cn cn Ｐ for option v n l...

  • Page 49: Warning

    Air dryer 13 specification for option v 13-1safety instructions 13 - 1 idx-om-k021 13 specification for option v this product mounts the timer operated auto drain in item 2 specifications. When performing the installation and maintenance work for the product, the following points must be understood ...

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    Air dryer 13 specification for option v 13-3how to perform maintenance 13 - 2 idx-om-k021 13-3 how to perform maintenance the product needs to be maintained. Clean it in the following procedure periodically. 1) close the ball valve. 2) press the test switch and make the residual pressure zero. 3) re...

  • Page 51: 14     Service Record

    Air dryer 14 service record 14-1service record 14 - 1 idx-om-k021 14 service record 14-1 service record i t i s r ec omm e n d e d t o k e e p a ma i n t e n a nc e/s e r v ic e r ec o r d. Parts no. Description maintenance/service work description date idfb series.

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    Akihabara udx 15f, 4-14-1, sotokanda, chiyoda-ku, tokyo 101-0021, japan tel: +81 3 5207 8249 fax: +81 3 5298 5362 url: http://www.Smcworld.Com specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation the part of the manufacturer. 2017 smc corporation all rights reserved.