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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Table of Contents Notes ............................6 Contact ..........................6 Information on the installation and operating manual ............7 Other applicable documents ....................7 Safety ............................8 Use ............................8 2.1.1 Intended use ..........................8 2.1.2 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use ..................
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Type plate ...........................27 3.3.1 DRYPOINT RA III type plate ....................27 ® Scope of delivery ........................28 Technical data ........................29 Operating parameters ......................29 4.1.1 DRYPOINT RA III 1080 … 1300 ..................... 30 ® 4.1.2 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 …...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Connections ........................53 7.2.1 External power supply....................... 54 7.2.2 WARNING / ALARM digital output ..................54 7.2.3 STANDBY – RUNNING digital output .................. 55 7.2.4 DEW POINT TEMPERATURE analogue output ..............56 7.2.5 Remote START-STOP digital input ..................
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Spare parts ..........................98 12.1 Order information ......................98 12.2 Spare parts ........................99 Decommissioning ......................100 13.1 Warning notices ......................100 13.2 Decommissioning ......................101 Disassembly ........................102 14.1 Warning notices ......................102 14.2 Disassembly ........................
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This documentation contains the necessary steps for using the product and accessories. Contact Manufacturer Customer service and tools BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH Im Taubental 7 | 41468 Neuss Im Taubental 7 | 41468 Neuss Tel. + 49 2131 988 - 1000 Tel.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Information on the installation and operating manual INFORMATION Copyright protection The contents of the installation and operating manual in the form of text, figures, illustrations, photographs, technical drawings, diagrams and other representations are protected by manufacturer copyright.
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• Combine the product and accessories with the products and components named and recommended by BEKO TECHNOLOGIES in the manual. • Comply with the prescribed maintenance schedules. Before using the product and accessories, the operating company must make sure that all conditions and prerequisites for intended use are met.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 2.1.2 Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use is when the product or accessories are used in any other way than what described in section "2.1.1 Intended use" on page 8. Reasonably foreseeable incorrect use includes the use of the product or accessories in a manner unintended by the manufacturer or supplier but which may result from user behaviour.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Target group and personnel This manual addresses the personnel listed below who are involved with work on the product or accessories. INFORMATION Personnel requirements Personnel may not perform any actions on the product or accessories if they are under the influence of drugs, medications, alcohol or other substances that may impair their awareness.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Skilled technical personnel - refrigeration engineering Skilled technical personnel specialising in refrigeration engineering have the training, professional experience, qualifications and the necessary skills to safely perform refrigerant fluid actions. They can instruct, detect possible dangerous situations independently and implement measures to avoid danger. Their skills include experience in handling refrigerant fluids, refrigerant circuits, measurement and control technology, and knowledge of local laws, standards and guidelines for refrigerant fluids technology.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Explanation of the symbols The symbols used below indicate safety-relevant and important information which must be followed when handling the product and ensure safe and optimum operation. Symbol Description / explanation General warning symbol (danger, warning, caution) Danger: pressurised system Danger: electric voltage Warning: hot surfaces...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Safety instructions and warning notices This section provides an overview of important safety aspects for personal protection, the safe and problem- free operation of the product and accessories. The following sections list the dangers posed by this product and accessories even if used correctly. To minimise the risk of personal injury and damage to property and avoid dangerous situations, follow the safety instructions and warning notices in the other sections of this manual.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 2.5.3 Pressurised systems The following may result in serious personal injury or death: • Contact with fast or suddenly escaping fluids. • Bursting system parts. • Whipping movements of pressurised hoses and pipes during separation. To safely handle pressurised systems, follow these instructions: •...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 2.5.5 Transport and storage Incorrect transport or storage may result in personal injury or damage to property. For safe transport and storage of the product and accessories, follow these instructions: • Handle the packaging, product and accessories carefully. •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 2.5.7 Maintenance Improper performance of maintenance and repair work may result in serious personal injuries or death. For safe maintenance and repair, follow these instructions: • Before starting work, depressurise the product and accessories and secure them against unintentional pressurisation.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 2.5.8 Handling hazardous substances Contact with condensate containing substances which endanger health and the environment can pose a health hazard, causing irritation or damage to the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Polluted condensate must be prevented from entering the sewerage system, waters or the ground.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Warning notices Warning notices warn against dangers when handling the product and accessories. To prevent accidents, personal injury and damage to property and impairments during operation, it is essential to comply with the warning notices. Structural set up: SIGNAL WORD Type and source of danger...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 3. Product information Product overview 3.1.1 DRYPOINT RA III 1080, 1300 ® Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation Heat exchanger [12] Temperature probe BT1 High pressure switch HPS [13] Condensate drain service valve Refrigerant compressor...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 3.1.2 DRYPOINT RA III 1080, 1300 water-cooled ® Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation Heat exchanger [17] User Interface High pressure switch HPS [18] Water condenser Refrigerant compressor [19] Water regulating valve Hot gas by-pass valve...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 3.1.3 DRYPOINT RA III 1490, 1900 ® Pos. No. Description / explanation Pos. No. Description / explanation Heat exchanger [13] Condensate drain service valve High pressure switch HPS [17] User Interface Refrigerant compressor [21] Condensate drain Hot gas by-pass valve...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 3.1.4 DRYPOINT RA III 1490, 1900 water-cooled ® Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation Heat exchanger [18] Water condenser High pressure switch HPS [19] Water regulating valve Refrigerant compressor [21] Condensate drain Hot gas by-pass valve...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 3.1.5 DRYPOINT RA III 2400, 3000 ® Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation Heat exchanger [13] Condensate drain service valve High pressure switch HPS [17] User Interface Refrigerant compressor [21] Condensate drain Hot gas by-pass valve...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 3.1.6 DRYPOINT RA III 2400, 3000 water-cooled ® Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation Heat exchanger [18] Water condenser High pressure switch HPS [19] Water regulating valve Refrigerant compressor [21] Condensate drain Hot gas by-pass valve...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Function description 3.2.1 Flow diagram, air-cooled models 25 | 124...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 3.2.2 Flow diagram, water-cooled models 3.2.3 Compressed air flow The hot, humid air enters the heat exchanger [1], cools and reaches a temperature of approximately 2 °C. At this temperature, the humidity present in the air changes to a liquid state, precipitates to the bottom of the exchanger [1] and is expelled through the automatic condensate drain [21].
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Type plate 3.3.1 DRYPOINT RA III type plate ® 27 | 124...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Scope of delivery Illustration Description / explanation DRYPOINT RA III ® Installation and operating manual 28 | 124...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4. Technical data Operating parameters INFORMATION Nominal conditions The nominal condition refers to an ambient temperature of +25 °C (+77.0 °F) with inlet air at 7 bar(g) (101.5 psi(g)) and +35 °C (+95.0 °F). INFORMATION Refrigerant quantity Refrigerant quantity stated below is the design value.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 4.1.1 DRYPOINT RA III 1080 … 1300 ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Parameter Unit 1080 1300 1080 1300 1080 1260 Air flow rate at nominal l/min 18000 21000 conditions scfm 0.07 0.09 Air pressure drop (psi) (1.02)
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4.1.2 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 … 1900 ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Parameter Unit 1490 1900 1490 1900 1500 1900 Air flow rate at nominal l/min 25000 31667 conditions scfm 1119 0.06 0.09 Air pressure drop (psi)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 4.1.3 DRYPOINT RA III 2400 … 3000 ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Unit Parameter 2400 3000 2400 3000 2400 3000 Air flow rate at nominal l/min 40000 50000 conditions scfm 1413 1767 0.09 0.13 Air pressure drop...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4.1.4 DRYPOINT RA III 1080 … 1300 @60Hz ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Parameter Unit 1080 1300 1080 1260 Air flow rate at nominal l/min 18000 21000 conditions scfm 0.07 0.09 Air pressure drop (psi) (1.02) (1.31)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 4.1.5 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 … 3000 @60Hz ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Unit Parameter 1490 1900 2400 3000 1500 1900 2400 3000 Air flow rate at nominal l/min 25000 31667 40000 50000 conditions scfm...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Correction factors 35 | 124...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Cooling water parameters, water-cooled models Parameter Unit Value Min. … max. water temperature °C +15 … +30 (°F) (+59.0 … +86.0) Min. … max. water pressure bar(g) 3 … 10 (psi(g)) (43.5 … 145.0) Required head pressure >...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Storage parameters DRYPOINT RA III ® Unit Parameter 1080 1300 1490 1080 1300 1490 Min. … max. °C +1 … +50 temperature (°F) (+33.8 … +122.0) Relative humidity Max 80% without condensation Weight (lbs) (509)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Materials Component Material Housing and supports Structural steel, epoxy paint Refrigerant compressor Steel, copper, aluminium, oil Heat exchanger Aluminium Condenser Aluminium, copper, structural steel Pipes Copper Aluminium, copper, steel Valves Brass, steel BEKOMAT condensate drain Aluminium, plastic mix and electronics...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Dimensions 4.6.1 DRYPOINT RA III 1080 … 1300 ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Pos. No. Unit 1080 1300 [X1] 775 (30.51) [X2] 138 (5.43) [X3] 453 (17.83) [Y1] 1550 (61.02) [Y2] 1331 (52.40) [Y3] 117 (4.61) mm (in)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 4.6.2 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 … 3000 ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Pos. No. Unit 1490 1900 2400 3000 [X1] 957 (37.68) 170 (6.69) 205 (8.07) [X2] [X3] 630 (24.80) [Y1] 1661 (65.39) [Y2] 644 (25.35) 705 (27.76)
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4.6.3 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 … 3000 water-cooled ® DRYPOINT RA III ® Pos. No. Unit 1490 WC 1900 WC 2400 WC 3000 WC [X1] 957 (37.68) [X2] 170 (6.69) 205 (8.07) [X3] 630 (24.80) 1661 (65.39)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Connections 4.7.1 DRYPOINT RA III 1080 … 1300 ® DRYPOINT Pos. ® Description / explanation Connection RA III DN 80 Flanged connection, connection for compressed air inlet DN 80 Flanged connection, connection for compressed air outlet 8 mm Rubber hose, connection for condensate outlet (0.31 in)
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4.7.2 DRYPOINT RA III 1490 … 3000 ® DRYPOINT Pos. ® Connection Description / explanation RA III DN 80 Flanged connection, connection for compressed air inlet 1490 … 1900 DN 80 Flanged connection, connection for compressed air outlet DN 100 Flanged connection, connection for compressed air inlet 2400 …...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Assembly conditions Observe the following conditions when setting up and selecting the installation location: • The location must be clean and dry, protected from direct sunlight, rain, frost, sources of heat and fire. Unlimited exchange of air and sufficient ventilation must be guaranteed, refer to section "4.8.1 Minimum distance from adjacent structure"...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 4.8.1 Minimum distance from adjacent structures Illustration 45 | 124...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 5. Transport and storage Warning notices WARNING Insufficient qualification If personnel carrying out work on the product and accessories are not properly qualified, this may result in accidents, personal injury and damage to property and impair operations.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Transport NOTE Incorrect handling of the product Product damage might occur if it is not kept upright during transport. Heavy blows will cause irreparable damage. • Transport the product with care, in an upright position. Transporting Illustration Description / explanation...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Storage NOTE Incorrect storage of the product Product damage might occur if it is not kept upright during transport. • Store the product in an upright position. NOTE Long term storage After a long storage period the device components and functioning must be checked by the manufacturer.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 6. Assembly Warning notices DANGER Incorrect spare parts, accessories or materials Using the incorrect spare parts, accessories or materials, and auxiliary and operating materials, may result in death or serious injury. Malfunctions, device failure and material damage can occur.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Assembly Assembly must be carried out while wearing the following protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Preparatory tasks Select and set up the place of installation under the specifications in section "4.8 Assembly conditions"...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 7. Electrical installation Warning notices DANGER Incorrect spare parts, accessories or materials Using the incorrect spare parts, accessories or materials, and auxiliary and operating materials, may result in death or serious injury. Malfunctions, device failure and material damage can occur.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III WARNING Insufficient qualification If personnel carrying out work on the product and accessories are not properly qualified, this may result in accidents, personal injury and damage to property and impair operations. • Work on the product and accessories must be carried out exclusively by skilled technical personnel specialising in electrical engineering.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Connections Electrical installation must be carried out while wearing protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Preparatory tasks A 3ph+E protective contact socket or a terminal box must be installed within reach of the installation location.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 7.2.1 External power supply NOTE Wrong phase sequence An incorrect phase sequence of L1, L2, L3 will prevent the product from starting. • Phases L1, L2, L3 must be connected to the device with correct phase sequence.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 7.2.3 STANDBY – RUNNING digital output NOTE STANDBY – RUNNING digital output failure The STANDBY – RUNNING contact is a potential-free NO contact. Using the contact with unsuitable voltages and currents will cause its failure. •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 7.2.4 DEW POINT TEMPERATURE analogue output Connections Illustration Description / explanation 1. Guide a two-wires shielded signal cable through the arranged rubber grommet on the product. 2. Product side: connect the cable to the connector M9 [AO3] DEW POINT of the Electronic Control Unit.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 7.2.6 Remote RESET digital input NOTE Remote electrical contact Using an unsuitable remote electrical contact may cause operating malfunctions. • Use a clean remote contact suitable for low voltage applications and free from any electrical potential.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 7.2.7 USB memory stick for data log storage Connections Illustration Description / explanation 1. Insert a formatted USB memory stick into the USB slot located on the back side of the User Interface. 7.2.8 Remote management, Modbus RTU data signal INFORMATION...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 8. Commissioning Warning notices DANGER Operation outside the permissible limit Operation of the product or accessories outside the permissible limits and operating parameters, unauthorised work and modifications may result in death or serious injury.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Initial commissioning Initial commissioning must be carried out while wearing protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary NOTE Refrigerant compressor failure Starting the product with the refrigeration compressor oil still cold can irreparably...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Preparatory tasks Product assembly must be complete. Compressed air inlet/outlet valves must be closed. Electrical installation of the product must be complete. Section "3.1 Product overview" on page 19 must be read and applied. The condensate drain service valve must be open.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 9. Operation Warning notices DANGER Operation outside the permissible limit Operation of the product or accessories outside the permissible limits and operating parameters, unauthorised work and modifications may result in death or serious injury.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Overview of User Interface after power ON Pos. No. Description / explanation Pos. No. Description / explanation Device status and notification area START-STOP button CONDENSATE DRAIN TEST Current date and time button Dew point temperature area FUNCTIONS MENU button Operate on the User Interface...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 9.4.1 Normal running status INFORMATION Dew point value A dew point between 0 °C (+32 °F) and +10 °C (+50 °F) displayed on the User Interface is considered to be correct under the possible operating conditions, e.g. flow rate, air inlet temperature, ambient temperature, etc.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.2 Stopping and starting INFORMATION Delayed starting function The device has a delayed start function to avoid frequent start/stop cycles which could damage the refrigerant compressor. The start delay occurs: • After the User Interface boots up following the device being switched on. •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 9.4.3 Condensate drain test INFORMATION Condensate drain test The condensate drain test can be performed at any time, regardless of the device status and any display indication. Illustration Description / explanation Condensate drain test 1.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.4 Actual process values, data logger, data recording Illustration Description / explanation Actual process values 1. With the device in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen. 2.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Illustration Pos. No. Pos. No. Description / explanation Description / explanation T1 – Dew point temperature. [10] HP – Pressure of refrigerant fluid at compressor discharge side. T2 – Air temperature at heat [11] Opening percentage of hot gas exchanger inlet side.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Description / explanation Process values history screen Graphical and numerical representation of actual process values for the last 60 minutes of device operation. Stored values shifted out the last 60 minutes are lost.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Description / explanation 3. The User Interface shows the time remaining to the end of recording. 4. To manually stop the recording, press the STOP DATA RECORDING button [32]. 5. Stop the recording by pressing the CONFIRM button [31] or abort the command pressing EXIT [30].
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.5 WARNING status A WARNING is an anomalous event related to a device malfunction. WARNINGS do not compromise device functioning or operator safety. NOTE WARNING status With the device in WARNING status the compressed air treatment may be incorrect.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III WARNING Code Description / explanation Low Dew Point High Dew Point Probe Fault T2 Probe Fault T3 Drainer W5 Dn nn Drainer, specific faults Programmed Service High Discharge Temperature High Evaporating Pressure Low Condensing Pressure High Condensing Pressure Low Ambient Temperature...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.6 ALARM status An ALARM is an anomalous event related to a device malfunction or fault. An ALARM stops the device to ensure device and operator safety. NOTE ALARM status With the device in ALARM status the compressed air will not be treated. •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III ALARM Code Description / explanation High Pressure Switch Low Pressure Switch Low Evaporating Pressure High Discharge Temperature Compressor protection Probe Fault LP Probe Fault HP Probe Fault T1 Probe Fault T4 Low Differential Pressure High Evaporating Pressure Low condensing Pressure Reversed Phases...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.7 ALARM history Illustration Description / explanation ALARM history 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen. 2. Press the ALARM HISTORY button [2] to access the alarm history file screen.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Illustration Description / explanation 4. Use the CURSOR UP and CURSOR DOWN buttons [4, 5] to scroll the chronological list of ALARMS. ALARM history download To download the ALARM history, a USB memory stick must be installed by maintenance personnel.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.8 Remote mode INFORMATION Device behaviour in remote mode • The device starts and stops by a remote command without any preliminary signalling on the local User Interface. • Operations not permitted on the local User Interface: •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 9.4.9 Operating hours and maintenance timer Illustration Description / explanation Operating hours and maintenance timer 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.10 System settings and automatic start/stop weekly timer Illustration Description / explanation System settings and automatic start/stop weekly timer 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Illustration Description / explanation 7. Touch the screen to set the automatic start / stop time for the device. The set running time is highlighted by colouring the selected areas in green or blue. 8.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 9.4.11 Device spare parts list Illustration Description / explanation Device spare parts list 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Illustration Description / explanation 4. Use the CURSOR UP and CURSOR DOWN buttons [4, 5] to scroll the spare parts list. Spare parts list download To download the spare parts list, a USB memory stick must be already installed by maintenance personnel.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Value Default Code Accuracy Description / explanation range value Time drain ON Condensate drain, solenoid valve activation 0 … 20 time. seconds 0 = BEKOMAT drain installed ® Time drain OFF 0 … 20 Toff Condensate drain, solenoid valve pause minutes...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Value Default Code Description / explanation Accuracy range value Auto Restart Automatic restart after a voltage drop NO = device must be intentionally NO, YES restarted YES = device restarts automatically, if it was running before voltage drop Auto Reset service drain Enables / disables the automatic clearing of...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Advanced parameters, protected by security PIN Value Default Code Accuracy Description / explanation range value Reset by Password Clearing WARNINGS / ALARMS NO = clearing allowed locally (by User NO, YES (*2) Interface) and remotely YES = clearing allowed locally (by User Interface)
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Illustration Description / explanation Parameter modification 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen. 2. Press the PROCESS PARAMETERS button [2] to access the user parameters screen.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Illustration Description / explanation ADVANCED PROCESS PARAMETERS button 8. Press the ADVANCED PROCESS PARAMETERS button [9] to access the advanced parameters screen. To avoid incorrect operations, the access is protected by a security PIN. PROCESS VALUES HISTORY button 9.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 10. Maintenance 10.1 Warning notices DANGER Pressurised system There is a danger of death or serious personal injury resulting from contact with fast or suddenly escaping fluids or bursting system parts. • Before starting work, depressurise the system and secure it against unintentional pressurisation.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual WARNING Refrigerant fluid The incorrect handling of refrigerant fluid may result in serious injury. Malfunctions, device failure and environment damage can occur. Refer to the product type plate for the type and amount of refrigerant fluid in the product. •...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 10.2 Maintenance Maintenance must be carried out while wearing the following protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Preparatory tasks The procedure on section "13 Decommissioning"...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 10.2.1 Maintenance timer reset Illustration Description / explanation Maintenance timer reset 1. With the device stopped or in normal running status, press the FUNCTIONS MENU button [1] to access the functions menu screen. 2.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 11. Adjustments 11.1 Warning notices DANGER Pressurised system There is a danger of death or serious personal injury resulting from contact with fast or suddenly escaping fluids or bursting system parts. • Set up a safety area around the working area during assembly, installation, maintenance and repair work.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual WARNING Hot surfaces Contact with hot surfaces during work on the product and accessories can lead to burns, accidents and personal injury. • Pay attention to the hot surfaces during adjustment work. WARNING Insufficient qualification If personnel carrying out work on the product and accessories are not properly...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 11.2.1 Adjustment of hot gas by-pass valve NOTE Schrader service valve Each time a pressure gauge is connected to the Schrader service valve, a part of refrigerant fluid is discharged in the environment. •...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Preparatory tasks The device is stopped. Inlet / outlet air valves must be closed. Compressed air must not flow into the heat exchanger. Remove service panels. A low pressure gauge must be connected to the Schrader service valve on the low pressure side of refrigerant circuit.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 11.2.2 Adjustment of cooling water regulating valve, water-cooled models NOTE Schrader service valve Each time a pressure gauge is connected to the Schrader service valve, a part of refrigerant fluid is discharged in the environment. •...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Final tasks Disconnect the high pressure gauge from the refrigerant circuit. Reinstall the service panels. Slowly open the air inlet valve. Slowly open the air outlet valve. 97 | 124...
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• Serial number (see type plate) • Material number and part designation • Required quantity of parts to be delivered The contact data for BEKO TECHNOLOGIES customer service are listed in section "1.1 Contact" on page 6. 98 | 124...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 12.2 Spare parts INFORMATION Callouts Callouts [#] mentioned below are included in section "3.1 Product overview" on page 19. Designation Heat exchanger High pressure switch HPS Refrigerant compressor Hot gas by-pass valve Condenser Cooling fan [10]...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 13. Decommissioning The product must be decommissioned during longer periods of standstill, for example: • Product or accessory maintenance. • Longer standstill of the system due to planned work (e.g. conversion work, major repairs, system decommissioning).
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 13.2 Decommissioning Decommissioning must be carried out while wearing the following protective equipment. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Decommissioning Slowly close the air inlet valve and secure it against unintentional opening. Slowly close the air outlet valve and secure it against unintentional opening.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 14. Disassembly 14.1 Warning notices DANGER Pressurised system There is a danger of death or serious personal injury resulting from contact with fast or suddenly escaping fluids or bursting system parts. • Set up a safety area around the working area before starting work.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual WARNING Insufficient qualification If personnel carrying out work on the product and accessories are not properly qualified, this may result in accidents, personal injury and damage to property. • Work on the product and accessories must be carried out exclusively by skilled technical personnel specialising in refrigeration engineering and customer service.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 14.2 Disassembly Disassembly must be carried out while wearing the following protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Preparatory tasks The procedure on section "13 Decommissioning"...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 15. Disposal 15.1 Warning notices NOTE Incorrect disposal Incorrect disposal of components, parts, operating and auxiliary materials, refrigerant fluid and cleaning media can cause environmental damage. • Dispose of components, parts, operating and auxiliary materials, refrigerant fluid and cleaning media properly and under national and local applicable regulations and standards.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 15.2 Disposal of materials and components Disposal must be carried out while wearing the following protective equipment and after the preparatory tasks have been completed. Prerequisites Tools Material Protective equipment • • No tool necessary No material necessary Preparatory tasks...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Component Material EU waste code Device (with or without refrigerant fluid) 16 02 11 Refrigerant fluid 14 06 01 Refrigerant compressor (sealed, with oil included) 16 02 15 Refrigerant fluid filter (sealed) Refrigerant circuit tubes Copper 17 04 01...
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If there are any malfunctions / faults which are not described here, malfunctions which cannot be acknowledged / eliminated or other related questions, contact BEKO TECHNOLOGIES customer service. Refer to section "1.1 Contact" on page 6. 108 | 124...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 16.1 Warnings and alarms 16.1.1 Clearing a WARNING Illustration Description / explanation 1. Refer to section "9.4.5 WARNING status" on page 71. 2. Fix the cause which has triggered the WARNING. 3. The User Interface notification area stops flashing and turns permanently orange.
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Delay: 20 minutes Compressed air line is Pressurise the compressed air depressurised. line. W5 Dn nn Condensate drain specific Consult BEKO TECHNOLOGIES malfunction. Drainer, specific faults W6 – Programmed Service Trigger: SrV value Refer to section "10.2 The maintenance time is expired.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual WARNING code – Text Cause Action Refer to section "16.2 Specific W9 – Low Condensing Pressure Transducer BHP, the condensing malfunctions" on page 117, Trigger: variable pressure of the refrigerant fluid is "Transducer BHP, condensing Reset: variable too low.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III 16.1.2 Clearing an ALARM Illustration Description / explanation 1. Refer to section "9.4.6 ALARM status" on page 73. 2. Fix the cause which has triggered the ALARM. 3. The User Interface notification area stops flashing and turns permanently red.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Illustration Description / explanation ALARM history download To download the ALARM history, a USB memory stick must be installed by maintenance personnel. Refer to section "7.2.7 USB memory stick for data log storage" on page 58. 7.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III ALARM code - Text Cause Action A1 – High Pressure Switch High Pressure Safety Switch Refer to section "16.2 Specific Trigger: DI HPS open (HPS), the pressure of the malfunctions" on page 117, "High refrigerant fluid has reached the Pressure Safety Switch (HPS) has Reset: DI HPS closed...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual ALARM code - Text Cause Action Transducer BLP, defective or Replace the transducer. A7 – Probe Fault LP faulty. Trigger: BLP fault The electrical wiring between Reset: BLP reset transducer BLP and the Restore the electrical wiring.
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III ALARM code – Text Cause Action A11 – Low Differential Pressure Refer to section "16.2 Specific Transducers BHP and BLP, low malfunctions" on page 117, Trigger: ∆p < 2.5 bar(g) differential pressure between HP "Transducers BHP and BLP, low Reset: ∆p ≥...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual 16.2 Specific malfunctions Specific Cause Action malfunction Probe BT1 does not detect the Check / place the probe back in its temperature correctly. correct position. See "The refrigerant compressor The refrigerant compressor stopped. stopped"...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Specific Cause Action malfunction Probe BT4 does not detect the Check / place the probe back in its temperature correctly. correct position. Excessive thermal load. The inlet compressed air temperature is too high. Restore the nominal operating The inlet compressed air flow rate is conditions.
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Specific Cause Action malfunction The ambient temperature is too low or the device is installed in a windy area. Restore the nominal operating conditions. The cooling water temperature is too low, water-cooled models. Transducer BHP, Refer to section "11.2.2 The cooling water regulating valve is out...
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Installation and operating manual DRYPOINT ® RA III Specific Cause Action malfunction The ambient temperature is too low or the device is installed in a windy area. Restore the nominal operating conditions. The cooling water temperature is too low, water-cooled models. Refer to section "0 The cooling water regulating valve is out Transducers BHP...
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DRYPOINT ® RA III Installation and operating manual Specific Cause Action malfunction The cooling fan There is a refrigerant circuit leak. Repair the refrigerant circuit. stopped, without The electrical wiring is interrupted. Restore the electrical wiring. any warning / alarm Transducer BHP is defective.
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