Nitrogen Generator LCMS User`s Manual
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1. MATHESON TRI GAS ask The Gas Professionals Nitrogen Generator LCMS User s Manual Supplied by Matheson Tri Gas Inc 166 Keystone Drive Montgomeryville PA 18936 USA Telephone 1 215 641 2700 Fax 1 215 641 2714 E mail info matheson trigas Web site www matheson trigas com Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Index Index INDEX titi caia 1 INTRODUCTION id 2 SEOPE DE THE VON NU A a andes 2 SPECIAICA TIONS di e EA TEE Cee A id ETE DEE N 2 NOTES ON FCC COMPEIANCE ai a N A ede nace et gadme en oaeee 2 CORRECTUS E oE E at lie is de Mod do de o de e E N lena 3 HEAT ANDES ARES Co ias 4 PACKIN OE A A O a O O E Se 5 DESCRIPTION a e EN eN e soc E E E E AE E EEE E E E 5 INSTALACION a a a casdeasnosecececeseenccuateccucee 6 RECEIVING THE GENERATOR Morr a ne ore A 6 PLACING THE GENERATOR nds 6 SYMBOLS USED ON THE GENERATOR e dele 6 SCO NINE CTO ING cee cee ee ado e ee bd dd ds e NO 6 TNTTTA E STAR A O A ese ceases ae 7 STARTN2 ROC CO heehee e a a e e Vann ata 7 OPERATION Sotelo gst tte dec iets Sate eh tees ear le cso Siku a mse Se sist dave ead Naku a ese a atacara tae 7 MENGUSIR TURE a e a a MAR e a e ld ia e 8 PRE ALARMSANDALAR MS nr r aai 9 MAT TEN A D een ee ne een ta meno aera E EE nc Rear ARREST REST PER On E wea RR a 10 ROUTINE MANA O E e dc as does ds 10 RETURNING THB UNE lant wandealiabenatansedosaiiersalalieasaabarueks 15 SPARE PAR Tels E ose 16 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual2. Returning the unit In the event of any faults or damage first notify the agent or distributor who supplied the unit Please also provide full details of the problem including the model and serial number In structions will then be provided for the service or the return of the unit If the warranty has expired or the fault is due to misuse of the unit all repair and shipping costs are to be paid by the customer All other costs are borne by the customer except as otherwise expressly agreed upon WARNING If the unit has to be transported make sure to use suitable packaging The unit should be transported in an upright position this warning should be reported on the outside of the packaging 16 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Spare parts list Spare parts list The table below provides a list and description of the spare parts of the nitrogen generator List of spare parts N2 MISTRAL LCMS p n DESCRIPTION NS 404 4 000 hours maintenance kit NS 401 8 000 hours maintenance kit NS 406 Air compressor 230V 50Hz NS 407 Air compressor 110V 60Hz IMPORTANT The manufacturer reserves the right to change or modify its products without prior notice 17
3. Introduction Scope of the manual Introduction This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for model N2 Mistral LCMS ni trogen generator Specifications Specifications of the nitrogen generator Nitrogen flow rate STP Standard temperature and pressure 20 C 1 bar Max outlet pressure Purity Weight Power consumption Input voltage Fuse Pressure accuracy Microprocessor controlled display Index of protection Operating conditions Temperature Relative humidit Over voltage category Pollution degree Sound pressure level Case dimensions Notes on FCC compliance Model Mistral LCMS 0 35 L min at STP 8 bar 116 psi 35L min 98 O2 lt 2 at STP 170 kg 1300 W 110 or 230V 50 or 60Hz Circuit breaker 110 V 16A and 230V 10A 0 1 bar 0 5 Graphic display 128 x 64 pixels IP2x 15 C to 35 0 80 non condensino II 2 lt 60 dB A 482 x 835 x 641 mm WxDxH This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de vice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
4. s Manual Introduction Health and safety Correct use of the N2 MISTRAL LCMS nitrogen generator is important for your personal safety and for trouble free functioning of the N2 MISTRAL LCMS Incorrect use can cause damage to the N2 MISTRAL LCMS or can lead to incorrect gas supply Warning A N Read this manual before you start the installation and putting into operation of the N2 MISTRAL LCMS Prevent accidents and damage to the N2 MISTRAL LCMS Contact your supplier if you detect a problem that you cannot solve with this manual Only service engineers that are qualified to work on electric and pneumatic equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and repairs Un qualified people are not allowed to repair the equipment Lift the N2 MISTRAL LCMS with a forklift Follow the legislation and instructions for op erating the forklift Do not tamper or experiment with the equipment Do not exceed the technical specifications for the N2 MISTRAL LCMS Warning nitrogen and oxygen The N2 MISTRAL LCMS generates nitrogen as a product Oxygen enriched air is released as waste A AS Nitrogen can cause suffocation Oxygen enriched air leads to increased risk of fire in the event of contact with inflammable products Make sure that there is adequate ventilation at all times The N2 MISTRAL LCMS is not designed for installation in an Exx classified area Do not install the N2 MISTRAL LCMS in an area where explosive mix
5. section 2 the temperature inside the section 2 is over the maximum limit Check if the room temperature respects the specifications and if there is enough space in the rear side of the unit for the ventilation Otherwise remove the right panel of the machine and the cabinet panel and check if all the fans are working If it is all right call the service Press the reset button e Min pre alarm press Section1 the pressure in the output reservoir is less than the lower limit Call the service Press the reset button e Max pre alarm oxygen only if the optional oxygen analyzer is installed the Ne pu rity is decreasing Call the service Press the reset button e Work time pre alarm compressor 1 the compressor 1 must be changed Call the service Press the reset button e Work time pre alarm compressor 2 the compressor 2 must be changed Call the service Press the reset button e Pre alarm service 4000 h the filters must be changed See the maintenance section of this manual relatively to the 4000 h service kit Call the service to order the new kit Press the reset button e Pre alarm service 8000 h the filter and the silencer must be changed See the main tenance section of this manual relatively to the 8000 h service kit Call the service to order the new kit Press the reset button e Pre alarm clock failure the clock is broken Call the service Press the reset button Alarms Max alarm section 1 the temperature inside sec
6. unit Enter the menu go to the special func tlons and insert the number 26103 This procedure reset the 4000 h work time counter NOTE If the cover of the filter is difficult to remove probably there is still pressure inside it To solve the problem unscrew partially the bottom cap of the cover until the internal pressure reach the ambient pressure 13 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance 8000 hours service kit Every 8000 hours the user must replace the filter and the silencer of the unit A specific maintenance kit is available as spare part This kit includes all required parts Specifically each kit includes 1 New filter element 2 New silencers Exchange the filter element See the 4000 h service kit without inserting the reset code Exchange the silencer e unscrew partially the three bottom screws of the side panel with the wrench ee Screws e unscrew the three rear screws of the side panel Screws e remove the panel 14 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance Silencers e unscrew the silencer and replace it Be careful and avoid to screw strongly the silencer Silencer e reassemble e reconnect the power line and switch on the unit Enter the menu go to the special func tlons and insert the number 26104 This procedure reset the 8000 h work time counter 15 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance
7. e generator and theirs purpose is to compress air up to 5 bar and force it into the tubes containing the carbon molecular sieve The generated nitrogen gas is accumulated in a specific reservoir and then compressed by a compressor to give the requested 8 bar lt 10 10 10 T1 VA DA Y H vs Y HY ve X HY PL2 AnS S Es 10 4 10 4 RR ti 10 ZEX V OF332 HP Head m Cooler Coalescing gt OF312 Coil filter V1 X y X 1 1 BP q 6 E D verseur Alim me P Flexible HP i A E 4 E de Purge Sy 10 V OF332 Low ik a Pressure Head OUTLET Pout 8 to 8 5 bar 10 Inlet Filter Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Initial start up Installation Receiving the generator All units have been carefully inspected before transport Visual checks for damage and func tional tests should be performed upon receipt Any damage must be immediately noted and reported The generator must only be returned according to the shipping instructions pro vided Placing the generator The nitrogen generator must be placed on a flat level vibration free shock free surface Do not place the generator over a source of heat as this may cause the device to overheat The unit should not be in contact with any other objects on any side and the air inlet must not be blocked Leave at least 30 cm of free space at rear for ventilation Do not operate the generator in a sealed or unventilated room Do n
8. e internal components of the nitrogen generator do not need to be cleaned and should not be accessed by the user for cleaning To clean the outside of the unit only use a damp cloth no detergents acids or aggressive or abrasive substances Service kits e Every 4000 hours the user must replace the filters of the unit e Every 8000 hours the user must replace the filters and the silencer of the unit WARNING Only qualified personnel should perform service on this product Any damage done to this product as a result of improper maintenance procedure will void the warranty 11 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance 4000 hours service kit Every 4000 hours the user must replace the filters of the unit A specific maintenance kit is available as spare part This kit includes all required parts Specifically each kit includes 1 New filter elements Exchange the filter element e switch off the instrument and disconnect it from the power line e unscrew partially the two bottom screws of the front panel with the wrench e remove the front panel Filter 12 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance e click the button rotate the cover of 1 8 turn in a left hand direction and then push it in the bottom direction B utton Gaver e unscrew the filter element and replace it with the new one Filter element reassemble e reconnect the power line and switch on the
9. hows the work time for the 4000 h service SRV 8000 Shows the work time for the 8000 h service Alarm history Shows the history of the alarms of the unit Set clock Allow the regulation of the clock of the unit The central button of the display increases the values and the left button passes to the next number Special function Allow the activation of some special function i e the reset of the working time counter of the filter with the digitations of a code The central button of the display increases the values and the left button passes to the next number Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Initial start up Codes e Reset of the 4000 h work time counter 26103 e Reset of the 8000 h work time counter 26104 Pre alarms and alarms There are a series of pre alarms and alarms on the unit When a pre alarm starts a sound advertise about a problem and the type of problem is displayed on the main screen When an alarm starts the unit also stops What do they mean and how to proceed Pre alarms e Max pre alarm Temp section 1 the temperature inside section 1 is over the maxi mum limit Check if the room temperature respects the specifications and if there is enough space in the rear side of the unit for the ventilation Otherwise remove the right panel of the machine and the cabinet panel and check if all the fans are working If it is all right call the service Press the reset button e Max pre alarm Temp
10. ics of the unit Output Date hour pressure Oxygen Flow rate content Messages row In the main screen the three buttons have the following function Left button start stop Central button reset the alarms Right button enter menu In the menu the three buttons change their function Left button scroll Central button select Right button exit the selected menu voice Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Initial start up Menu structure Parameters Item Description Options Range Pressure units Sets the desired unit of measure for bar kPa psi ba the pressure Temperature Sets the desired unit of measure for C F C units the temperature O 5 i r the flow rate Sets whether the unit automatically N starts production when power is switched on play Sets the possibility to see the pre list alarms in the alarm history list Stand by mode Put the device in stand by mode if NO the tank is full Diagnostic C1 temp Shows the instant temperature in the section 1 of the cabinet C2 temp Shows the instant temperature in the section 2 of the cabinet S 1 press Shows the pressure in the section 1 before the second compressor Shows the instant pressure in the output reservoir Shows the instant output pressure Shows the output flow Oxygen Shows the instant oxygen content only if the optional O analyzer is in stalled WT CMP Shows the work time of the compressor SRV 4000 S
11. in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Introduction e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufac turer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Correct use Nitrogen generator is designed to produce nitrogen for laboratory use The unit must only be operated for this purpose according to the specifications and instructions provided in this manual In particular the following warnings must be observed at all times e Indoor use only e Never operate the unit in below zero temperatures e Only operate the unit in a room with sufficient ventilation see Placing the unit e Always unplug the unit from the mains power supply before accessing the internal components for replacement e Only the parts described in the Spare parts list can be replaced by the user Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User
12. ot operate the generator at below freezing temperatures Operation is guaranteed at operating temperatures between 15 and 35 C WARNING Normal precautions for any nitrogen supply should be taken when using the generator DO NOT use in sealed or unventilated rooms Nitrogen can cause suffocation Symbols used on the generator Earth symbol This symbol marks the earth connections to the chassis of the nitro gen generator Gas connections Pure nitrogen at regulated pressure is available at the nitrogen outlet port at the rear of the generator This port must be connected to Y ubing using a stainless steel Swagelok con nector Teflon connectors are not suitable The pressure at this port is shown on the display WARNING The line from the relief port should never connected in such a way that back pressure can develop Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Initial start up Initial start up Start N2 Mistral LCMS Switch on the unit Connect the N2 Mistral LCMS to your application Press start lt will at least 60 minutes before the nitrogen produced will reach the stated purity The system is ready for use now Operation The operating status of the unit is shown on the main screen on the graphic display The main screen has three options at the bottom corresponding to the three buttons on the unit which are used to run the various functions and access the configuration and diagnos t
13. tion 1 is too high Max alarm section 2 the temperature inside section 1 is too high Min alarm press section 1 the pressure in the section 1 is too low Max alarm press outlet the outlet pressure is too high Check if the output fitting is free If it is all right call the service e Max alarm oxygen only if the optional oxygen analyzer is installed the N purity is over the maximum limit e Work time alarm compressor 1 the compressor 1 must be changed e Work time alarm compressor 2 the compressor 2 must be changed Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Initial start up e Alarm service 4000 h the filter must be changed See the maintenance section of this manual e Alarm service 8000 h the filter and the silencer must be changed See the mainte nance section of this manual e Alarm EEP failure failure of the static memory Call the service 10 Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Maintenance Maintenance With proper care and maintenance your nitrogen generator should provide you with years of trouble free operation There are no adjustments to be made to the generator The only rou tine service operations are those described below Nonetheless the generator should be inspected approximately every 2 years Contact your supplier Routine maintenance The following section describes the maintenance operations required for the correct opera tion of the nitrogen generator Cleaning Th
14. tures may occur Warning electricity A Only service engineers that are qualified to work on electric equipment are allowed to do the installation maintenance and reparations Disconnect the main power supply before you do the maintenance or repair If a service engineer has to work on the N2 MISTRAL LCMS while the elec tric power it is connected the service engineer must be very careful with re spect to the electric hazards Warning safety precautions A 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 accord ing to standard procedures Do regular maintenance to the N2 MISTRAL LCMS Nitrogen Generator N2 Misral LCMS User s Manual Installation Packing list List of items included in the shipment Nitrogen generator Instruction manual ON OFF manual valve if not installed Description The nitrogen generator produces pure nitrogen through the filtration of compressed air The key element of the generator is a carbon molecular sieve that is able to separate the nitrogen molecules from the oxygen ones present in the compressed air stream The carbon molecu lar sieve tubes are self regenerating cyclic PSA pressure swing adsorption method The compressor two compressors on Sirocco 5 is integral in th
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