Sterling SDA 1000-5100 specifications Auto-Tuning the Dryer, Shutting Down the Dryer

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PF - PROCESS FILTER

RF - REGEN FILTER

CV - CLOSED LOOP VALVE BV - BED SWITCH VALVE PS - PROCESS TEMP SWITCH RS - REGEN TEMP SWITCH PH - PROCESS HI TEMP

PL - PROCESS LOW TEMP RH - REGEN HI TEMP DP - DEWPOINT

PR - REDUNDANT SAFETY

ALARMS : PB RB

BV PS RS

PH PL RH

Screen 6.

5-4 Auto-Tuning the Dryer

1.For Auto-tuning, press the beige button once. The AT screen will show with the setting OFF.

2.Press the UP arrow to change the setting to ON.

3.Press the beige button again to go back to the Temperature Screen. Your actual temperature will start to flash for about 10-20 minutes with the temperature fluctuating up and down during that period. After the flashing stops, it means auto- tuning has finished.

5-5 Shutting Down the Dryer

1.Turn off the conveying system supplying the drying hopper.

2.When processing is complete, close the hopper slide gate and shut down any in-line companion equipment, such as the aftercooler.

3.Turn the Dryer OFF/ON/START selector switch to OFF.

4.Turn the system ON/OFF switch to OFF.

5.If needed, empty the drying hopper.

6.For maintenance or a long term shutdown, open (de-energize) the electrical disconnects at the dryer and at the power drop.

Large Dehumidifying Dryers

Operation

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Contents SDA Large Dehumidifying Dryers With AP0 Controls Shipping Info Unpacking and InspectionEvent of Shipping Damage If the Shipment is Not CompleteReturns Warranty ReturnsCredit Returns Table of Contents Operation Dryer Identification Serial Number Tag Technical Assistance How to Use This Manual SafetySafety Symbols Used in this Manual Dryer Safety Tags Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work GlovesGeneral Responsibility ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility Maintenance Responsibility Reporting a Safety Defect Models Covered in This Manual Functional DescriptionGeneral Description Process/Regeneration Cycle Regeneration CycleSequence of Operation Controller Description Controller Screen DescriptionsMechanical Features Standard FeaturesElectrical Features Closed-Loop Regeneration OptionsProcess Aftercooler Process Air Dust Collector Recommended Temperature SettingsMaterial Overdrying Protection Mechanical Options Electrical OptionsSafety Devices and Interlocks Safety Circuit StandardsSafety Device Lock-Outs Fail Safe OperationPage Mechanical Installation Uncrating the EquipmentRigging and Placing Unit Making Electrical ConnectionsChecking for Proper Blower Rotation Checking Blower RotationMaking Dryer/Drying Hopper Process Air Connections Dryer/Drying Hopper Process Air ConnectionsConnecting Aftercooler/Precooler Cooling Water Optional Aftercooler Components & Flow RatesUsing the Drying Hopper Air Trap Drying Hopper Air TrapSwitches Indicator LightsProcess Air Temperature Controller ControlsLit when Control Output 1 is on. The Out1 Lit when Control Output 2 is on. Not usedIndicator Name Description Lights in the Operation Indicator Section whenSetting the Process Air Temperature E5CN Operating ParametersAdjustment Level Indicator Name Description Tuned prior to dryer startupEntering Operating Parameters to Select Modes ON, OFFProcess Air Dew Point Display Setting the High Dew Point AlarmOptional Setting the Redundant Safety Controller Redundant Safety Controller DisplayWatlow Operating Parameters Manf. setting Auto-Tuning the Dryer OperationInitial Start-up Pre-Startup ChecksDryer Operation Procedures Page Material Miser OFF Press + to Enable Alarm Display Messages Auto-Tuning the Dryer Shutting Down the DryerMaintenance Schedule MaintenancePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Preventative Maintenance Cleaning or Replacing the Process Air FiltersCleaning or Replacing the Regeneration Filter Calibrating the Dirty Filter AlarmChecking the Dewpoint Control System Symptoms of Worn Out Desiccant Corrective MaintenanceReplacing the Desiccant Desiccant Tower Assembly Replacing the Process Heater Electric DryersProcess Heater Box Assembly Replacing the Regeneration Heater Electric DryersRegeneration Heater Box Assembly Basic Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIntroduction Large Dehumidifying Dryers Troubleshooting Alarm Descriptions AlarmsAlarm Alarm Description Alarm Effect Code Using a Thermocouple Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor ErrorsUsing a Platinum Resistance Thermometer Warranty AppendixAftercooler Design Specifications Technical SpecificationsAnnex B Information Drawings and Diagrams Optional dryer dust collector Spare Parts List Level 3 Mechanical Components Dryer Identification Serial Number Tag Located on back of DryerParts and Service Department Service Department Technical AssistanceParts Department Sales Department