User Manual - Masterflex
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1. Open the data files with an Excel spread sheet 6 Place the SD card back in the unit 7 Switch the unit back on CAUTION Please check the alarm p switch options and settings before you restart the unit The unit cannot run without the SD card This will generate an alarm SD card failed K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 37 Ritz 7 Operation 7 1 Commisioning NitroFlow Lab 1 Make sure that the connections are correct and fixed properly 2 Switch on the NitroFlow Lab with the switch at the back of the generator refer to 3 3 3 Then touch the ON OFF button on the touch screen display in the front of the generator CAUTION Don t use sharp objects to operate the screen 4 It will take about 3 minutes before the NitroFlow Lab will start to run The countdown in seconds is shown on the display IMPORTANT The NitroFlow Lab must be run with sheet metal covers mounted on the unit not doing so will affect the heat management of the system and shut down the compressors prolonged running without sheet metal covers will shorten the life of the appliance and can lead to irreparable damage 5 Check the inlet pressure level in the maintenance menu screen 3 5 in case this exceeds a level of 4 5 bar g the unit must be switched off and checked for blockades on the outlet When a Cause cannot be found stop running the system and contact your supplier 6 Check whether the connections of t2. Pull the knob of the back pressure valve PCV out and turn it such that the outlet pressure on the touch screen reads 8 0 bar g 116 psig at maximum The lower the pressure is set the better for energy consumption reasons and compressor life Push the knob of the back pressure valve PCV and lock it with the crew Open the ball valve V2 at the outlet K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 40 Ritz 7 5 Stop NitroFlow Lab 1 Press the ON OFF button to switch the unit OFF in case it is operating 2 Switch off the power switch before you perform maintenance 3 Make sure the system is depressurized check the internal pressure level in the maintenance menu Ex screen 3 5 4 When you restart afterwards there is a 3 minutes delay before it starts again K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 41 Ritz 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Error list Error Possiblecause Possible solution No start and Main switch is off Switch main ON and push no display power switch ON No power to supply outlet Check electrical panel circuit breaker Delivery of Ambient temperature is too Lower the temperature if nitrogen too high possible low or absent Check whether the minimum clearance between the NitroFlow Lab and the walls is large enough Inlet carbon adsorber filter is Replace the inlet filter polluted NitroFlow Lab is switched Switch on the NitroFlow Lab off Leak in piping Check for leaks in the piping Ni
3. 19 Maintenance menu 32 Net weight 16 NOGEN ee 9 nitrogen CONSUMET 21 Noise level 16 outlet pressure eee 39 OXY 0 esr EEN 9 Oxygen enriched ar 9 Oxygen sensor calibration ccsttacecvedanavewwematanse 46 Oxygen enriched au 9 PIAS milde 14 44 letelele Lu 6 Power consumption 16 Pressure switch menu 29 Process scheme 15 relative humidity 16 Replace oxygen sensor 46 RISK OM TING ses 6 Safety precautions 10 Separation principle 12 Settings MENU ees 25 Technical specifications 16 Temperature 16 Transport ZU Troubleshooting 41 User instructions 8 Voltage frequency 16 Warning ae 6 9 10
4. 2 5 Environmental aspects The use and maintenance of the NitroFlow Lab does not include environmental dangers Most parts are made of metal and can be disposed in the regular way The packaging of the NitroFlow Lab is 100 recyclable Optimal sizing of buffer tanks and setting of the pressure switch will result in minimal energy consumption The lower the delivery pressure the longer the lifetime of the system According to EC regulations electrical systems have to be disassembled and recycled at the end of their life Parker Filtration amp Separation B V can Support you in this 2 Make sure that instructions concerning health safety and a 9 environment are compliant with the local legislation and we regulations K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 11 Ritz 3 Description of the appliance 3 1 General The NitroFlow Lab separates compressed air produced by an on board compressor into nitrogen and an oxygen enriched air stream The separation system is based on membranes 3 2 Separation principle O O O H20 H2 O2 N2 EF e Fig 3 1 Separation principle A Pressurized air inlet F Fast permeation B Hollow fibre membrane S Slow permeation C Nitrogen outlet Ambient air contains nitrogen 78 1 oxygen 20 9 argon 1 carbon dioxide water vapor and traces of other inert gasses Pressurized air A is led through hollow fibre membranes B The various air components diffuse through the porous wall of the
5. Membrane pressure indicator Flow control valve Nitrogen compressor Nitrogen pressure relief valve N Nitrogen pressure indictor Non return valve Nitrogen outlet Ball valve Depressurisation valve PSV1 2 Pressure relief valves er E af AF CVS e RKV AR PSV1 4 5bar D LP K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 15 Ritz 4 Technical specifications 4 1 General Delivery pressure Co Maximum delivery pressure 8 bar g 116 psig Ambient conditions a Te Temperature 10 to 10to35 C 50to95 F 10to35 C 50to95 F 50 to 95 F Air quality Normal clean ambient air relative humidity lt 90 Max ambient relative humidity lt 80 to 31 C 50 at 40 C lt 65 dB A 1 moteris Heat dissipation 1000 W 50 Hz 1200 W 60 Hz 3850 50Hz 4625 60 Hz BTU hr Dimensions and connections gt Z gt Z o Connections outlet G 14 2 NPT Electrical data Eh Voltage frequency 120Vac 60Hz 230Vac 50Hz Power consumption me Plug receptacle 230V 50Hz can be mounted locally as to local requirements 115V 60Hz 20A 125 VAC NEMA 5 20 straight blade Mains supply voltage fluctuations not to exceed 10 of nominal voltage K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 16 Ritz Default software settings i Menu What Default setting H Logs Delay time 180 sec Gas mm m N Alarm settings 02 high Active No Stop 0 Level 5 Delay 30 8 SE Ni Alarm settin
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7. membranes The diffusion rate differs for the various gasses e Oxygen and water vapor have a high diffusion rate and diffuse rapidly through the membrane wall e Nitrogen has a low diffusion rate and diffuses slowly through the membrane wall Pressurized nitrogen enriched air is released at the outlet of the membranes E which can be stored in a nitrogen storage vessel K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 12 Se seth A Nitrogen compressor D Inlet carbon adsorber C B Hollow fiber membrane E Purity adjustment valve FCV and heat exchanger M F Oxygen sensor C Air compressor G Sample flow control valve do not adjust FCV J SD card H Touch screen display K Pressure relief valve PSV Pressure control valve PCV L Non return valve V1 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 13 M Main switch circuit breaker N Electrical feed cable O Product outlet ball valve P Ventilation outlet keep clear 3 4 Process diagram The NitroFlow Lab can be connected directly to the nitrogen consumer Fig 3 3 or to a buffer vessel Fig 3 4 Nitrogen Consumer NitroFlow Basic Mobile Fig 3 3 Buffer Vessel PP NitroFlow Basic Mobile Nitrogen Consumer Fig 3 4 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 14 3 5 Process scheme Cl V2 V EN FCV KI PSV2 10bar HP Air inlet Nitrogen outlet Inlet carbon adsorber Air compressor Start up valve Gas separation membrane
8. operating this product Failure to operate this product in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual and by other safety governing bodies will void the safety certification of this product If you have any questions or concerns please call your local representative or the technical services department Europe 44 1622 7233 00 USA 1 800 343 4048 Condition of change No changes may be made to the NitroFlow Lab as supplied without explicit prior written permission by Parker Filtration amp Separation B V Non conformance to this rule as well as any consequential damage loss and costs are the responsibility of the owner and the user Information All information in this manual including additional drawings and technical descriptions remains the property of Parker Filtration amp Separation B V and may not be used otherwise than for the use of this product copied multiplied or published to or for a third party without explicit prior written permission by Parker Filtration amp Separation B V K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 5 1 2 Pictograms In this manual and on the generator the following pictograms are used gt gt gt S205 Warning A warning shows a hazard that can cause death or serious injury Follow the instructions Caution A caution shows a danger that can cause damage to the equipment Follow the instructions Electricity High voltage danger of electric shock W
9. pressure too high P inlet high P inlet low P outlet high P outlet low T inlet high T inlet low P mem sensor fail P Outlet sensor fail Inlet temperature sensor fails T Inlet sensor fail Status of temperature of Temp Comp compressor box 1 Status of temperature of Temp comp2 compressor box 2 Oxygen sensor needs to be Calibrate 02 cel calibrated When an alarm is displayed there are two options 1 Accept 2 Reset When ACCEPT is touched the alarm sound will disappear while the alarm level is still exceeded If the alarm is not resolved the alarm message will appear again in 24 hours This function gives you some time to work on the solution When RESET is touched the alarm status is cleared However if the alarm still exist it will appear again after the delay time that has been entered in the alarm settings menu refer to 6 3 2 has passed K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 44 Ritz 9 Maintenance 9 1 Maintenance schedule Part Action Frequency gt Replace carbon adsorber Replace oxygen sensor e 1x per 3 years Oxygen sensor Callbrate oxygen sensor Air compressor LP LP Replace on failure e expected life gt gt 8000 hrs Nitrogen compressor Replace on failure e expected life LP HP gt 8000 hrs Battery on PCB Replace on failure e expected life gt 5 years Table 9 1 Maintenance schedule 9 2 Replace inlet filter element 1 Switch off the NitroFlow Lab 2 Letthe system d
10. to log on menu refer to 6 3 1 Access to alarm settings menu refer to 86 3 2 Access to pressure switch menu refer to 6 3 3 Access to options menu refer to 8 6 3 4 oa Access to local settings menu refer to 6 3 5 Access to maintenance menu refer to 6 3 6 fr Access to data logging menu refer to 6 3 7 Returning to previous menu K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 26 Ritz 6 3 1 Log on menu bs Access Touch log on menu button in settings screen refer to 86 3 ATTENTION When you start up the system for a first time you do not need to enter a PIN CODE Function Protect the settings in the system with a personal pin code In the log on menu e Enter the default pin code 1234 after selecting PINCODE YES under the options menu refer to 6 3 4 e Change the default pin code to a personal pin code of 4 digits refer to 6 3 4 e Return to default factory settings by entering pin code 7833 refer to 4 1 e In case you lost your pin code please contact your supplier Caution When returning to factory settings the alarms p switch options and settings must be reset Also the log on pincode is back to default value 1234 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 2 Ritz 6 3 2 Alarm settings menu Ka A Access Touch alarm settings menu button N in settings screen see 6 3 2 Function Set different alarms In the alarm settings menu it is possible to set 6 differen
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12. Ritz USER MANUAL NitroFlow Lab NITROGEN GENERATOR Parker Filtration amp Separation B V PO Box 258 4870 AG Etten Leur The Netherlands Tel 31 0 76 508 53 00 Fax 31 0 76 508 53 33 E mail pfsinfo parker com www parker com pfs K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 1 1 2009 Parker Filtration amp Separation B V All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced and or publicized by being printed photocopied placed on microfilm or in any other manner without the prior written permission of Parker Filtration amp Separation B V Parker Filtration amp Separation B V retains the right to make changes in parts at any point without first or directly notifying the customer The contents of this manual can also be changed without prior warning This manual is valid for the NitroFlow Lab in its standard version Parker Filtration amp Separation B V can therefore not be held liable for specifications of the delivered system that may deviate from the standard version For information concerning adjustments maintenance or repairs not contained in this manual please contact Parker Filtration amp Separation B V This manual has been prepared with all possible care but Parker Filtration amp Separation B V cannot accept responsibility for possible errors in this document or for the consequences thereof K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 2 Ritz USER E EE 1 TT INTROPUCGTIONA
13. arning Risk for death due to suffocation Risk of fire Oxygen enriched air leads to an increased risk of fire in the event of contact with inflammable products High pressure risk Follow the instructions with respect to compressed gasses Environment Instructions with respect to the environment Read instructions tn the manual K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 6 Ritz 1 3 Identification and service The identification plate is located on the back of the NitroFlow Lab The Parker identification plate shows the characteristics of the NitroFlow Lab Model no seral no For service and technical assistance Vei please contact Power Supply Min Max Oper Pressure PARKER HANNIFIN UK LTD Min Max Oper Temperature Industrial Division Suite 42 Kent House Romney Place em Maidstone Kent ME15 6LH England ER EE A Tel 44 0 1622 772440 Fax 44 0 1622 772446 Manufactured bry For North America Fig 1 1 Identification plate PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION Filtration and Separation Division 242 Neck Road Haverhill MA 01835 USA phone 800 343 4048 or 978 858 0505 fax 978 556 7501 http www labgasgenerators com 1 4 Certificates The NitroFlow Lab meets the following requirements Electromagnetic compatibility EM NEN EN IEC 61000 6 3 2001 NEN EN IEC 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 class A EN 61000 3 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Electri
14. cal safety NEN EN 60204 1 2001 PENERE afety for laboratory use UL 61010A 1 1 Ed CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 IEC 61010 1 2001 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab Ritz Installation IEC 61010 1 Cat Il 1 5 Use in accordance with purpose The NitroFlow Lab is intended to produce nitrogen out of normal ambient air The system is based on gas separation membranes Each different or further use will not be in conformity with the purpose Parker Filtration amp Separation B V will not accept any liability for improper use The NitroFlow Lab is in compliance with the prevailing directives and standards Only use this NitroFlow Lab in a technically perfect condition in conformity with the purpose as described above 1 6 User instructions Only well trained personnel are allowed to work on the NitroFlow ab The user must be aware of hazards related to operating the NitroFlow Lab and processes connected to the NitroFlow Lab The user is responsible for the safety of the personnel All personnel working on the NitroFlow Lab must have free access to the applicable manuals 1 7 Liability Parker Filtration amp Separation B V will not accept any liability if e The instructions in this manual are ignored e Replacement parts are used which are not approved by the manufacturer e The NitroFlow Lab is operated incorrectly e The system is fed with other gasses than air e The NitroFlow Lab is modified wit
15. e second cover from each side Fig 9 10 5 Use a 19mm open end wrench to undo all bull nose connections to the compressor Fig 9 11 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 48 Fig 9 9 unscrew side Fig 9 11 undo bull nose panels Fig 9 10 remove connections second cover 6 Use a 13mm spanner to unscrew the four bolts holding the compressors to the unit on both sides Fig 9 12 7 Use a 10mm spanner to push the ring in with the plastic tube Hold the spanner while pulling away the tube Fig 9 13 8 Use an 8mm spanner to push ring in with the pipe Hold the spanner while pulling away the pipe Fig 9 14 Fig 9 14 pull away pipe Fig 9 12 unscrew bolts Fig 9 13 pull away pipe from compressors 9 Disconnect the multi pin plug from the socket by squeezing the clips on each side Fig 9 15 10 Lift and withdraw the compressor assembly from the unit Fig 9 16 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 49 Ritz 11 Remove the new compressor from it s packaging Remove the transit support blocks Fig 9 17 A Fig 9 15 disconnect Fig 9 16 remove Fig 9 17 remove multi pin plug compressor transit support blocks 12 Remove the pipe fitting which can be disposed of Its only included for manufacturer s use Fig 9 18 13 Install the new compressor in reverse order of removal 14 Retain compressor packaging to ship old compressor if necessary 15 Check
16. e switch menu gies 30 6 3 4 Options menu H EE 31 6 3 5 Local settings menu WEE 32 6 3 6 Maintenance menu Ex EEGEN 33 6 3 7 Data logging menu H EE E 36 7 OPERATION i ukiinemtndisasenasannsersnanenskannvedesasensneennsvasnendeknnkaanddnden 38 7 1 Comnmisioning NitroFlow Lab 38 7 2 Start NitroFlow Lab 39 7 3 Adjusting the Duty 39 7 4 Control of the outlet pressure aaneen een eneen eneen eenen 40 7 5 Stop NitroFlow Lab 41 8 TROUBLESHOOTING i enunnennnvnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennunnuenn 42 8 1 tel og EE 42 gt N 8 2 Alarm messages E Bee 43 9 MAINTENANCE oneness nnen 45 9 1 Maintenance Scheme nennen neen seneneenennseneneenense eenen 45 9 2 Replace inlet filter element 45 9 3 Replace oxygen Sensor 47 9 4 Calibrate oxygen Sensor 47 9 5 Replace compressor aaan eneen eneen vensenenennnensenenennenns eenen 48 9 6 Software updat S NKERKNRNERKKNKNENRNERERNKR NNN NNN REN NNN NENNEN ESAE 50 10 Regie Ee el d 52 11 INDE ee 53 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 4 Ritz 1 Introduction 1 1 General The NitroFlow Lab is a product of Parker Filtration amp Separation B V This manual forms an integral part of the product The manual describes the installation daily operation maintenance and troubleshooting Content Read the manual carefully before you start with the NitroFlow Lab These instructions must be thoroughly understood before installing and
17. epressurize 3 Take off the upper part of the front panel of the NitroFlow Lab refer to Fig 9 1 No tools are required 4 Unscrew the two screws on top of the front panel refer to Fig 9 2 Fig 9 1 Fig 9 2 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 45 Ritz 5 Open the front panel refer to Fig 9 3 6 Disconnect the plug from the printed circuitboard refer to Fig 9 4 Fig 9 4 Fig 9 3 7 Disconnect the tubing from the inlet filter refer to Fig 9 5 8 Loosen the screws of the brackets refer to Fig 9 6 Fig 9 5 Fig 9 6 9 Slide out the inlet filter and replace it with the new one Follow the steps in reverse order 10 Switch the NitroFlow Lab back on K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 46 Ritz 9 3 Replace oxygen sensor Switch off the NitroFlow Lab 2 Remove the front cover above the touch screen from the NitroFlow Lab no tools required refer to Fig 9 1 3 Carefully remove the sensor cap E Do not pull the tube 4 Unscrew the screw ring D 5 Disconnect connector A 6 Install the new sensor C 7 Switch on the NitroFlow Lab pg SR Nr 8 Calibrate the oxygen sensor Refer to 89 4 9 4 Calibrate oxygen sensor 1 Switch the unit off by touching the front switch off A BC D E F l button Q refer to 6 2 2 Letthe system depressurize 3 Remove the sensor cap E and expose the sensor to ambient air 4 Wait for 60 seco
18. es see also local settings menu ATTENTION It is impossible to set O low at a higher level than O high The setting of O2 low is limited once Os high has been set Therefore first set O2 high level before setting the O low level K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 29 Ritz PSH 6 3 3 Pressure switch menu PSH Access Touch pressure switch menu button in settings screen refer to 8 6 3 Function Set the pressure switch In the pressure switch menu the levels at which outlet pressure the generator will switch on and off can be set To change the settings touch the button in front of the text Button Selection Result Pressure switch is active Pressure switch is not active 0 145 PSI 0 145 PSI refer to local settings menu e To determine the correct switch on and off pressure please check 8 7 4 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 30 Ritz 6 3 4 Options menu H Access Press option menu button H in settings screen refer to 86 3 Function Set different options ATTENTION N All options are default set to NO Options do not affect the output and purity Buton R Selection Result sieni a power failure the unit will automatically restart itself and return to the same situation status wf R WEG a power failure the unit will not start WEG Unit needs to be restarted manually Unit can be switch on and off from a remote location Only select Yes after connect
19. for leaks before re assembly 9 6 Software updates The issue number of the software version for the controller of the NitroF low can be found in the maintenance menu refer to 6 3 6 When Parker Filtration amp Separation would update the software in the future you can have full advantage of that A new version can be put on the control system by following the instructions below Switch the unit off Allow the system to depressurize Remove the SD card Place the SD card in a card reader connected to a computer On the SD card are 2 bin files io bin amp Icd bin Just for safety you could save the old contents of the SD card on your computer Replace the old files with new versions which you receive from Parker Replace the SD card in the control unit Switch the power back on SE eon no gt O N K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 50 Ritz 9 Now the controller is updating while beeping 10 Turn the power off and on when the display shows turn power off 0n 11 Now the display is updating while beeping 12 Once the beeping stops the system is updated K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 51 10 Electrical scheme CO JSHILUSUEI AlIEND JOY usuen SJNEJdWaJ Z JSYILUSUEI ainssald Zld JAIILWSUBI JINSS Jd Lld Z JOSSSJALUO VA wJeje BUJSIXI Wee BUJSJXI JaJS00 euondo ON SIN GIN SINT GIN SIN 2 R ares ss sss pod ol a olea UD
20. gs O2 low Active No Stop 0 Level 0 0 Delay 30 N Alarm settings Pin high Active No Stop 0 Level 13 Delay 30 N Alarm settings Pin low Active No Stop 0 Level 2 Delay 30 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 17 N Alarm settings Pout high Active No Stop 0 Level 10 Delay 30 Ni Alarm settings Pout low Active No Stop 0 Level 2 Delay 30 Pressure switch H Options Remote No Parts 1 NitroFlow Lab D NitroFlow Lab 1x Manual Vac Hz Plug Part numbers NitroFlow Lab 230 50 159 003848 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 18 Ritz 4 2 Capacity data Nominal production capacity NIpm Bom aur no aP e EEN D E EC E ee NitroFlow 7 6 13 18 23 2 13 32 38 Lab Capacity at nominal conditions e Ambient temperature 20 C 68 F e Ambient pressure 1013 mbar a 4 3 Maintenance parts Pat Partnumber Maintenance kit 1x Carbon adsorber 159 003754 innt Battery on printed circuit board 159 004270 Fuse on printed circuit board T1 25A 250V 159004271 ox20mm Air compressor LP LP 230V 50Hz 159 003314 Air compressor LP LP 115V 60Hz 159 003368 Nitrogen compressor LP HP 230V 50Hz 159 003313 Nitrogen compressor LP HP 115V 60Hz 159 003367 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 19 Ritz 5 5 1 A 5 2 A Installation Follow the paragraphs in this chapter to install the NitroFlow Lab Transport Warning Transport the Ni
21. he tubing between the NitroFlow Lab and the application are free of leaks 7 When the outlet is blocked the delivery pressure must not be higher than 8 bar g the excess nitrogen is vented via an internal pressure relief valve or the unit is switched off in case of no nitrogen demand K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 38 Ritz 8 The purity of the NitroFlow Lab is factory set as required To adjust the oxygen content adjust the purity control valve FCV Refer to 87 3 for instructions 9 The pressure control of the NitroFlow Lab is factory set as required Two modes of pressure control are possible e Switching on and off depending on the outlet pressure max switch off pressure 8 0 bar g e Continuous operation excess produced nitrogen is vented Maximum nitrogen pressure 8 0 bar g Refer to 7 4 for instructions 7 2 Start NitroFlow Lab 1 Move the switch on the back of the NitroFlow Lab to the ON position up 2 Press on the NitroFlow Lab with the ON OFF button on the touch screen panel refer to 86 2 3 There is a 3 minute delay between stop and restarting the generator 4 The NitroFlow Lab will deliver nitrogen instantaneously 7 3 Adjusting the purity The purity of the output can be read on the main screen 1 The purity is determined by measuring the residual oxygen content in the nitrogen outlet 2 To change the purity change the setting of the purity adjustment valve refer
22. hout notification and authorization of Parker e Maintenance and repair are not carried out according to the instructions K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 8 Ritz 2 Health safety and environmental aspects 2 1 General Correct use of the NitroFlow Lab nitrogen generator is important for your personal safety and for trouble free functioning of the NitroFlow Lab Incorrect use can cause damage to the NitroFlow Lab or can lead to incorrect gas supply Warning e Read this manual before you start the installation and putting into operation of the NitroFlow Lab Prevent accidents and damage to the NitroFlow Lab e Contact your supplier if you detect a problem that you cannot solve with this manual e Use the NitroFlow Lab in accordance with its purpose Refer to 1 5 e Only service engineers qualified to work on electric and pneumatic equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and repairs Unqualified people are not allowed to repair the equipment Refer to 1 6 Lift the NitroFlow Lab with a forklift Follow the legislation and instructions for operating the forklift e Do not tamper or experiment with the equipment Do not exceed the technical specifications for the NitroFlow Lab Refer to chapter 4 2 2 Nitrogen and oxygen The NitroFlow Lab generates nitrogen as a product Oxygen enriched air is released as waste Warning e Nitrogen can cause suffocation e Oxygen enriched air
23. ing the printed circuit board to an external device ham Unit cannot be controlled from a remote location beet Settings are instantly protected with a pin code Return to log on menu and enter the default pin code 1234 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 31 Ritz Settings can be changed without a pin code Pin code Change Pin code can be changed to a personal 4 digits code In case you forget your personal code consult your supplier afa Operate to adjust date and time 6 3 5 Local settings menu es Access Touch local settings menu button in settings screen refer to 8 6 3 Function Set data to local requirements Depending on the local situation it is possible to change the setting accordingly Button Selection gt Language English Francais Deutsch Text in the screen will appear Nederlands Espanol in the chosen language Pressure BAR PSI Pressure indications will appear in the chosen setting LPM CFM Flow will appear in the chosen setting Purity N2 02 Purity will appear in nitrogen N2 or oxygen 02 percentage Select BAR to display temperature in C Select PSI to display temperature in F K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 32 Ritz 6 3 6 Maintenance menu Access Touch maintenance menu button in settings screen refer to 8 6 3 Function Shows maintenance status and offers calibration possibility The maintenance menu consists of 5 different screen
24. leads to increased risk of fire in AN the event of contact with flammable products Make sure that there is adequate ventilation at all times K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 9 Ritz 2 3 A 2 4 A The NitroFlow Lab is not designed for installation in an Exx classified area Do not install the NitroFlow Lab in an area where explosive mixtures may occur Electricity Warning Only service engineers qualified to work on electrical equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and repairs Disconnect the main power supply before you do the maintenance or repair If a service engineer has to work on the NitroFlow Lab while the electric power it is connected the service engineer must be very careful with respect to the electric hazards Safety precautions Warning Make sure that the ventilation rate is sufficient in the room where the enriched oxygen is ventilated or lead the enriched air outside Keep the ambient temperature between 10 and 35 C Install the peripheral equipment piping and nitrogen storage vessels according to standard procedures Parker Filtration amp Separation B V cannot take responsibility for this Do regular maintenance to the NitroFlow Lab to ensure proper and safe operation Refer to chapter 8 Make sure that instructions concerning health and safety are compliant with the local legislation and regulations K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 10 Ritz
25. nds Caution The sample flow is factory preset by with FCV3 and normally should not be adjusted Tampering with this valve will have a major affect on the operation of the generator 5 If the sample flow needs to be verified connect a low flow meter coming out of tube F and measure flow rate Flow Rate should be 300 cc minute If Flow Rate needs to be adjusted unlock the locking nut and turn black adjustment knob of the Sample Flow Valve FCV3 Counter clockwise increases the flow clockwise decreases the flow Note This is a very sensitive adjustment turn Fig 9 8 Calibrate oxygen sensor K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 47 Ritz in small increments and wait for the resulting change before readjusting Tip In the absence of a flowmeter one can determine the flow by N adjusting it such that it is barely felt when you hold the outlet of the tube close to a wet finger tip excessive flow must be prevented 6 Then enter again the maintenance menu A screen 3 5 wait until the oxygen level has stabilized 7 Then go to screen 5 5 and touch O2 20 9 button The system will ask for confirmation Select YES 8 Reconnect the tube F and the sensor cap E with the sensor C 2 Replace compressor 9 1 Switch off the NitroFlow Lab 2 Letthe system depressurize 3 Remove both left and right side cover from the NitroFlow Lab by taking the 2 screws from each side Fig 9 9 4 Then remove th
26. s Each screen displays maintenance status or calibration buttons SGREEN 1 5 Data Explanation Shows type of generator this unit is Software revision number O2 lifetime Month year when O gt sensor needs to be changed 3 years from data of order Filter life Hours countdown from 1 year to 0 hrs K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 33 Ritz SCREEN 2 5 Maintenance 2 5 Total 0 00 Comp I 0 00 Comp 2 0 00 Aja Data Explanation Total running hours of the generator SCREEN 3 5 Maintenance 3 5 0 0 BAR Outlet 0 0 BAR Inlet Ki 20 C Inlet EE 5 02 Explanation Data Outlet Outlet pressure in either BAR or PSI Inlet compressor pressure in either BAR or PSI C Inlet Compressed air inlet temperature in C or F K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 34 Ritz SCREEN 4 5 Maintenance 4 5 Cl overheated No C2 overheated No Remote Yes Aja Data Explanation Remote YES or NO Shows whether remote control option is on or off SCREEN 5 5 Maintenance 5 5 02 20 9 Flow Factor Replace Filter Replace O2 cel DEI Explanation Button Explanation O S O O2 20 9 Calibrate O sensor to 20 9 refer to 89 4 for detailed explanation Flow Factor Only visible when selected Show Flow in the options menu H refer to Sp 3 A and when the unit is running K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 35 Calibrate the flow by entering the flow meas
27. t alarms Screen Alarm Explanation O2 high oxygen level too high oxygen level too low 1 To activate an alarm touch button A When the button is touched you can select the options YES AUTO RESET or NO by pressing the arrow keys Default all alarms are set to NO which means they are not N activated activating the alarms or not is the choice of the user alarms do not influence the output and purity 2 When you select YES or AUTO RESET the rest of the alarm parameters that need to be set will pop up automatically see screen below HN K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 28 os Alarm function for this parameter IS not Se alarm messages must be reset manually Alarm function for this parameter is active When alarm level is not exceeded any longer before manual reset the alarm will reset itself el is exceeded Stop No An alarm signal will be given but generator i will continue to run in case alarm level is exceeded 0 16 O For screen 1 6 and 2 6 this is the oxygen or 100 84 N2 nitrogen level at which the alarm is set Level 0 13 BAR For screen 3 6 and 4 6 0 188 5 PSI This is the pressure level at which the alarm is set oe 0 10 BAR For screen 5 6 and 6 6 ane 145 PSI This is the pressure level at which the alarm will appear Delay 0 300 sec Delay time in seconds between the moment that the alarm level has been exceeded and signaling this feature prevents false alarms in case of short spik
28. t the NitroFlow Lab Connect the product outlet to the application 5 5 Connecting power 1 Connect the mains plug to a suitable wall socket with earth connection 2 The control system has in and output contacts for remote control and alarm signaling refer to 5 6 Warning The main supply line voltage must be within 10 of nominal rated voltage for the generator In case of larger variations the NitroFlow Lab will stop continued use under these circumstances will inevitably lead to motor damage K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 21 Ritz 5 6 Connect input and output signals In and put signals can be connected to the terminal strip on the printed circuit board GA gH CN Bx ci ca K ag ra CA ra ra Ca ra ca Cl ck VS Ie ha d er it is RAN K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 22 Ritz Clamp Function Input output signals D1 Remote start stop Digital input Nominal input current 10 mA Voltage internal power supply UA2 Outlet pressure Input impedance to reach stitch Switch voltage 48V AC DC Ke General aid Sida Switch current 1A AC DC K7 General alarm nc no K6 e l e K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 23 Ritz 6 Operation of the control system 6 1 Menu structure The menu structure of the control system is built up as shown below One can always go back to a higher level in the menu by p
29. to 8 3 3 left valve behind removable upper front panel 3 First unlock the needle valve by loosening the hexagonal lock nut on its spindle Fig 7 1 4 Turning the valve clockwise will result in a decrease of the Fig 7 1 Purity adjustment valve oxygen level and vice versa The K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 39 Ritz oxygen level can be read on the main screen of the display A ATTENTION The response time of the measurement is slow Change the flow in small steps of a quarter turn per step and wait until the display reading changes Do not close the flow control valve fully Adjusting the purity must preferably be done when the system is at normal operating temperature after it has run for some time 1 2 hrs Adjusting the purity must be done while all sheet metal is mounted on the appliance 5 Once the desired purity has been reached fasten the lock not on the spindle of the purity control valve securely Make sure you do not change the setting A 7 4 ATTENTION Fastening the lock nut too tightly can have an influence on the purity of the output Control of the outlet pressure The outlet pressure of the NitroFlow Lab can be controlled as follows Excess nitrogen will be vented NitroFlow Lab will run continuously The function must be off Close the ball valve V2 refer to 83 3 at the outlet while the system is running Remove the right side panel Remove locking screw in knob of PCV
30. troFlow Lab upright Put the NitroFlow Lab in the original box to transport the NitroFlow Lab over longer distances Lift the NitroFlow Lab with a forklift For qualifications of personnel refer to 2 1 Define location IMPORTANT The NitroFlow Lab contains compressors that generate heat for optimal performance and lifetime it is necessary that cooling air can be vented without resistance A minimum clearance distance from walls or other objects of at least 50 cm 20 inches on all sides back left right and top is a necessity also efficient local ventilation at the ventilation outlet is highly recommended especially when the device is installed under a bench Install the NitroFlow Lab on a fixed location The location must meet the following requirements Minimum clearance of 50 cm on all sides back left right and top as to facilitate heat removal Indoors Dry No continuous direct irradiation by sunlight Away from heat sources Properly ventilated room Easy accessibly for operating and service K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 20 Ritz 5 3 Unpack and check equipment e Open the packaging per instructions on the crate e Make sure that all components are delivered Refer to 8 4 1 5 4 Connect nitrogen consumer Warning N e Do not connect the power at this time e Make sure that the inlet and outlet tubes are free of dust particles metal parts and curls liquids and grease before you connec
31. trogen outlet line is Check open the outlet line blocked Temperature is too high e Ambient temperature is too high over 35 C 95 F e In outlet gratings are clogged e Cooling fans are not or insufficiently functioning e Compressors are overloaded Residual Pressure in nitrogen storage Reset pressure switch levels oxygen vessel over 8 bar g because content too of erroneous setting of high pressure switch Ambient temperature lower Increase temperature or than normal readjust purity refer to 7 3 K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 42 Ritz Error Possible cause Possible solution Purity setting has changed Readjust purity refer to 87 3 over time Leak in piping Check for leaks in the piping Generator Reached pressure limit Reset pressure switch limits shuts down setting if option activated or deactivate option refer to and goes to 6 3 3 stand by Display Outside of preset parameter Refer to 8 8 2 message limits with audible alarm Table 8 1 Error list 8 2 Alarm messages When the Nitrogen Out symbol A in the main screen is flashing it means that an alarm is occurring To see which alarm is occurring touch the symbol for more information N Default all alarms that can be set are set to NO This means they are not activated What happens Alarm description Default Oxygen level too high O2 high Off K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 43 O2 low Inlet
32. ured with an external flow meter Replace Filter When a filter has been replaced during maintenance this button can be touched and the countdown for the new filter is set System asks for confirmation In maintenance screen 1 5 the filter lifetime should read 8000 hr Replace O2 cell When an O2 cell has been replaced during maintenance this button can be touched and a new date to replace the 02 cell is set System asks for confirmation In maintenance screen 1 5 the 02 lifetime should read 3 year ahead from date of changing 6 3 7 Data logging menu H Access Press data logging menu button hi in settings screen refer to 8 6 3 Function Read the logged saved data Alarms as well as status of the sensors are saved on the SD card The time between the logging saving of this data to the memory card can be chosen in the data logging menu Interval 30 3600 Time in seconds between the logging saving of alarm data K3 1 142e Manual NitroFlow Lab 36 Shows all the alarms that have been saved on the memory drive see below Explanation Date and time of alarm incident Alarm description The number of logged alarms It is also possible to read the logged data from the SD card on a computer To read the files 1 Switch off the unit 2 Remove the SD card 3 Anew folder is saved on the SD card every month Each folder contains a almxxxx csv and a logxxx csv file 4 Select the files needed 5
33. ushing the button Main screen Settings Alarm Switch on off unit display lima d i Es J Z J an Is alarms switch settings logging gt 18 H Se Main screen Access This is the start up screen that automatically appears when the generator is switched on Function Gives access to the different menus K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 24 Ritz Mainscreen en e a OFF gt Symbol data Information result When flashing there is an alarm touch the symbol ET and the current alarm will be shown Status of unit A Can be OFF RUN STAND BY ALARM P RELIEF E Menu button touch to go to settings menu Switch ON OFF button generator will turn ON or OFF To turn the unit on touch the switch O button The status will switch to P RELIEF The compressors will start three minutes 180 seconds after the unit has been switched on The delay time countdown time is shown next to the text P RELIEF see below Mainscreen 0 0 bar 20 9 O2 gt 25 LPM P RELIEF 180 K3 1 142e Manual NitroF low Lab 25 Ritz When the unit is switched on the controller will show e Actual outlet pressure e Actual oxygen or nitrogen level e Flow indication when selected refer to 86 3 4 6 3 Settings menu Access Touch settings menu button in the main screen refer to 86 2 Function Access to different menus Symbol en Access
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