Armstrong Hc6000 Owners Manual
Armstrong Hc6000 Owners Manual
Armstrong Hc6000 Owners Manual
HumidiClean™
Series HC- 6100/6300/6500/6700
Humidifiers
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Instructions
Table of Contents
Page
To allow HumidiClean to function to its full capability, be certain to install in accordance with
Armstrong recommendations.
DANGER: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD HIGH VOLTAGES EXIST INSIDE THE HUMIDIFIER
1. Keep the humidifier locked during normal operation and store the key in a safe location away
from the humidifier.
3. Before servicing the humidifier, learn where the high voltage parts are. KEEP HANDS AND
METAL TOOLS AWAY FROM THESE AREAS!
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Warning: Do not operate the supplied humidifier in combustible or explosive surroundings.
Warning: Do not operate the supplied humidifier if there is any damage to the cabinet or any
components in humidifier are damaged.
Warning: The main switch should be a connection breaker which has over current and leakage
current protecting functions per code EN60947-3 or EN60947-2 if point gap required by EN60947-3
can be fulfilled.
6. Requirements
The supply disconnecting device (i.e. a switch-disconnect, a disconnect used in combination with
switching devices, or a circuit-breaker) shall fulfill all of the following requirements:
• Isolate the electrical equipment from the supply and have one OFF (isolated) and one ON
position only, clearly marked with "O" and "I" (symbols 60417-2-IEC-5008 and
60417-2-IEC-5007, see 10.2.2), with the actuating directions in accordance with IEC60447.
Circuit-breaker that, in addition, has a reset (tripped) position between "O" and "I" are also
deemed to satisfy this requirement
• Have a visible gap or a position indicator which cannot indicate OFF (isolated) until all contacts
are actually open and there is an adequate isolating distance between all the contacts in
accordance with IEC 60947-3
• Have an external operating means (e.g. handle), (exception: power-operated switchgear need
not be operable from outside the enclosure where there are other means to open it). The
handle should be BLACK or GREY (exception: see 10.7.4)
• Disconnect all live conductors of its power supply circuit. However, for TN supply systems, the
neutral conductor may or may not be disconnected. It is noted that in some countries,
disconnection of the neutral conductor (when used) is compulsory
• The handle of the supply-disconnecting switch shall be located between 0.6m and 1.7m
(2 ft. and 5-1/2 ft) above the servicing level
• The disconnecting switch must have over current and overload protecting functions and
initialize them as low as possible under normal running
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• This disconnecting switch should have leakage current protecting function. The max leakage
current should be less than 30mA
• The disconnecting switch should have a breaking capacity sufficient to interrupt the largest
normal running current of loads. The breaking capacity required should be selected according
to the table, 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 and 7-4 located on page 7.
Model Description
Type number
6100
6300
6500
6700
Quality of Water
Blank: Tap water
DI: Deionized or reverse osmosis
Rated Power
In KW. The minimum is 3 KW, and the maximum is 96KW.
Pre-Installation
1. Check Shipment. A claim should be filed with the transportation company, (and reported to
Armstrong), if any items are missing or damaged.
2. Check Local Codes. The installation of HumidiClean should be in accordance with all applicable
building, plumbing, and electrical codes.
3. Site Selection. The humidifier should be installed in an easily accessible location. Do not install
the unit where malfunction of the humidifier might cause damage to non-repairable,
irreplaceable or priceless property. Refer to Installation section for other details regarding site
selection.
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Figure 5-1 HC-6100/6300 Installation
2” Insulated Copper
2” Copper Tee
“P” Trap Drain Every Soldered Joints
20’ of Piping or at
Reducer
Bottom of Vertical Run
1/2” or 3/8”
Copper Tube UP
6” Min.
24”
Fused Disconnector
Magnetic Breaker
24” within Sight of Unit
Clearance
1” ID Hose
Note: On all
HC6000 models
Air Gap 24” clearance is
1” Copper (Min) Pitched Water in 3/8” Copper
required on both
1” per 12” (Min) to
Open Drain
Type with Ball Valve sides and the
front of the unit.
Hose Clamp
Steam Hose or Copper Full Size Tee
1/2” or 3/8”
Copper Tube UP
24”
Fused Disconnector
Magnetic Breaker
within Sight of Unit
24”
Note: On all
1” ID Hose
HC6000 models
24” clearance is
Air Gap
required on both
1” Copper (Min) Pitched
1” Per 12” (Min) to Open Drain sides and the
front of the unit.
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Installation
HC-6100/6300 Mounting
The HumidiClean models HC-6100/6300 are designed to be wall mounted. A wall mounting bracket
and lag screws are provided for mounting on 410 mm (16”) centers. The operating weight of the unit is
106 kg (233 lbs). A clearance of 600 mm (23”) on the front and sides of the cabinet is required for
servicing.
1. Position wall mounting bracket level on wall and mark hole pattern. Make sure holes line up with
studs or other sturdy structure.
3. Hang the humidifier on the wall mounting bracket. The dry weight of the unit is 70 kg (154 lbs).
HC-6500/6700 Mounting
The HC-6500/6700 HumidiClean is designed to be floor mounted on a level surface. The operating
weight is 230 kg (507 lbs), a clearance of 600 mm (23”) is required for the front and sides.
2. Connect the water supply to the 3/8" compression fitting on the fill water solenoid valve on models
HC-6100/6300. The HC6500/6700 is supplied with a compression filling for 10mm plastic tubing. A
6’ piece of 10mm plastic tubing is included for the larger models. The knock-out for the water
supply tubing is under the fill valve in the bottom wall.
2. The humidifier cabinet must be grounded. A ground lug is provided in the cabinet.
3. Use only wire with copper conductors rated at 90°C (194°F) or higher for power supply and
grounding.
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Table7-1.
Table 7-1.Recommended
Recommended Branch
Branch Circuits
Circuits
Rating Amp 1-12 13-15 16-20 21-24 25-32 33-40 41-48 49-64 68-80 81-100 101-120 121-140 141-60
(AWG) 14 12 10 10 8 8 6 4 3 1 0 0 0
Wire
(mm2) 3 4 6 6 10 10 16 25 35 50 50 70 95
Circuit Breaker 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 80 100 125 150 175 200
Table 7-2.
Table 7-2. Steam
Steam Capacities
Capacities andand Rating
Rating Amperages
Amperages
HC6100/HC6100DI HC6300/HC6300DI
3 KW Unit 9 KW Unit 15 KW Unit 18 KW Unit 30 KW Unit
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal
Volts Steam Nominal Steam Steam Steam Steam
Amperage Amperage Amperage Amperage
(Vac) Output Amperage Rating Output Output Output Output
Rating Rating Rating Rating
kg/hr kg/hr kg/hr kg/hr kg/hr
Phase Phase Three Three Three
(lb/hr) (lb/hr) (lb/hr) (lb/hr) (lb/hr)
Single Three Single Three Phase Phase Phase
208 13.3 7.7 3.8 (8.3) 39 23 11 (24) 37 18 (40) 46 22 (48) 74 36 (80)
240 12.9 7.5 38 22 36 44 72
400 — 4.7 — 14 23 28 46
4.1 (9) 12 (27) 20 (45) 25 (54) 41 (90)
480 — 3.8 — 11 18 22 36
600 — 3 — 9 15 18 30
Table 7-3.
Table 7-3. Steam
Steam Capacities
Capacities andand Rating
Rating Amperages
Amperages
HC6500/6500DI
30 KW Unit 33.5 KW Unit 40 KW Unit 48 KW Unit 45 KW Unit
Volts (VAC) Nominal Steam Nominal Steam Nominal Steam Nominal Steam Nominal Steam
Amperage Output Amperage Output Amperage Output Amperage Output Amperage Output
Rating Three kg/hr Rating Three kg/hr Rating Three kg/hr Rating Three kg/hr Rating Three kg/hr
Phase (lb/hr) Phase (lb/hr) Phase (lb/hr) Phase (lb/hr) Phase (lb/hr)
Table7-4.
Table 7-4.Steam
Steam Capacities
Capacities and Rating
and Rating Amperages
Amperages
HC6500/HC6500DI HC6700/HC6700DI
50.3 KW Unit 60 KW Unit 72 KW Unit 96 KW Unit
Volts Nominal Steam Nominal Steam Nominal Steam Nominal Steam
(Vac) Amperage Output Amperage Output Amperage Output Amperage Output
Rating kg/hr Rating kg/hr Rating kg/hr Rating kg/hr
Three Phase (lb/hr) Three Phase (lb/hr) Three Phase (lb/hr) Three Phase (lb/hr)
240/220 — — 144 82 (180) — — — —
400/380 77 30 (68) — — 110 145
480 — — — — 87 98 (216) 116 130 (288)
600 — — — — 70 93
Drainage
Connect HC-6000 drain to suitable waste drainage
system. HC-6000 drain water may be as hot as 70°C
(158°F). Use clear drain hose provided and 25 mm (1”) Air Gap 1” I.D. Clear Hose
Supplied with Unit
copper pipe pitched away from unit at 25 mm (1”) Fit Hose Inside
inch per foot. An air gap to prevent back flow is required. 1-1/2” Pipe
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Duct Steam Distribution
1. The dispersion tube should be proper length. Verify correct size from Table 8-1.
2. Install dispersion tube(s) horizontally in duct so holes face upward. Air flow must be vertical up or
horizontal. Do not restrict duct with a height of 200 mm (8”) or less. Installations over 10 m/s
(2000 FPM) air velocity are not recommended. Consult factory if air flow is vertical down or air
velocity is over 10 m/s (2000 FPM). Do not install in ducted systems with static pressure exceeding
150 mm (6”).
3. The dispersion tube(s) should be located upstream of a straight duct run, without obstructions, 3 m
(10 feet) or more in length. Consult the factory if this distance is not available.
4. Use the template provided to cut dispersion tube installation holes. Fasten the mounting plate to
duct with sheet metal screws. If the dispersion tube is 900 mm (35”) or longer, support the far
end with threaded rod or similar means.
5. Note: For steam being generated from a deionized (DI) or reverse osmosis (RO) water source, the
use of 50 mm (2”) insulated stainless steel piping in lieu of copper is required. Pipe used for steam
dispersion piping must be oil and contaminate free. Premature element failure could result if oils or
contaminates are present. Contact the factory with questions. Connect dispersion tube(s) to
HumidiClean tank using 50 mm (2”) nominal insulated copper pipe and hose cuffs provided. We do
not suggest steam distribution piping of field supplied rubber based compounds to be used for any
HumidiClean application. Pitch pipe back to unit 25 mm (1”) per foot. The steam pipe must be free
of kinks and sags to allow for gravity drainage of condensate. Maximum pipe run distance from
tank to dispersion tube is 12 m (40 feet) equivalent piping length. Avoid excessive use of elbows or
45°changes in direction. A "P" trap drain should be installed every 6 m (20 feet), of piping run or at
the bottom of vertical runs that cannot drain back to the tank. See Fig. 8-3 for "P" trap detail.
6. If duct static pressure plus piping back pressure is greater than 0.5 in HG (6" WC), please consult
the factory.
Table 8-1. Dispersion
Table Dispersion Tube
TubeLength
Length
Model Model HC6300, Model HC6300,
Model Steam Disp. Tube Duct Width
HC6100, HC6300DI, HC6500, HC6300DI, HC6500,
HC6100, Length "L"
HC6100DI HC6500DI, HC6700, HC6500DI, HC6700, Minimum Maximum
HC6100DI mm (in)
"D" Dia. HC6700DI HC6700DI "DL" Dia. mm (in) mm (in)
D-1 DL-1 305 (12) 280 (11) 406 (16)
D-1.5 DL-1.5 457 (18) 432 (17) 559 (22)
D-2 DL-2 610 (24) 584 (23) 864 (34)
D-3 DL-3 914 (36) 889 (35) 1168 (46)
D-4 DL-4 1219 (48) 1194 (47) 1473 (58)
D-5 1-1/2" DL-5 2-3/8" 1524 (60) 1499 (59) 1778 (70)
D-6 DL-6 1829 (72) 1803 (71) 2083 (82)
D-7 DL-7 2133 (84) 2108 (83) 2388 (94)
D-8 DL-8 2438 (96) 2413 (95) 2692 (106)
D-9 DL-9 2743 (108) 2718 (107) 2997 (118)
D-10 DL-10 3048 (120) 3023 (119) 3302 (130)
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Area Steam Distribution
The EHF-3 fan package (minimum of 2 required for HC-6500/6700) is designed to be hung on a wall
to operate as a remote mounted, direct area discharge option. It incorporates a blower rated at 120v-
2.90 amps. CFM rating is 465 @ 1530 RPM. The fan package requires a separate 120 volt power sup-
ply (optional step down transformer available). Consult Armstrong Installation Bulletin IB-95 for more
information.
Alternative for shortened non-wettable vapor trail
For applications with particularly limited downstream absorption distance, Armstrong HumidiPack or
ExpressPack may be considered. HumidiPack is a prefabricated separator/header and multiple disper-
sion tube assembly. ExpressPack is a multi-tube steam dispersion panel which is shipped unassem-
bled. The Armstrong HumidiPack or ExpressPack provide uniform distribution and shortened non-wet-
ting vapor trail. Consult Armstrong Installation Bulletin No. 560 or Bulletin 573 for more information.
Control Wiring
When knock-out for sensor wiring is removed, an IP65 compliant cable bushing will be required to
keep the electric cabinet in compliance with IP32.
Wiring for low voltage controls should not be run in same conduit as the power supply. Use of shielded
wire or a separate dedicated metal conduit is required. When shielded cable is used, shield is to be
grounded at the humidifier only. The wire should not be longer than 30 meters (100 ft). If the wire is
out of this limit, please contact Armstrong. Refer to Figures 10-1 and 10-2 for wiring schematics.
Control Humidistat
1. Locate control humidistat where it will sense the average air condition of the space to be
humidified. Avoid areas of restricted circulation or locations where the sensor will be
subjected to drafts, localized heat or moisture sources.
2. Optional duct mounted humidistats are available to sense return or exhaust air, if
preferred.
3. Set DIP switch S-2 on the PC board to the proper range for the humidistat control signal to be
used. See Figure 9-1 . Also set voltage source DIP switch (S1 and S3) to proper range. See
Fig. 9-1 for location of switches and pages 10 and 11 in tandem with the applicable wiring diagram
below for correct switch settings.
4. Wire standard Armstrong 0-10 Vdc humidistat as shown in Figure 10-1. For use of alternative
humidistats or RH sensor, please refer to Figure 10-2.
Figure 9-1
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Figure 10-1
Standard Humidistat
H200-XX-XX-XX
Supply
Main Stat/Sensor In
Modulating High
Limit Sensor
Outdoor A18609 or
Temperature Sensor A18610
Ground 0-10 Vdc
Stat
(Standard)
Class 2
Alarm
High Limit/ A8581
Air Flow Switch High Limit
Humidistat
Ground
A9023
To Set Up: Pressure Switch
1) S1-1, 3 Off, S1-2 On
2) S3-1 On, S3-2, 3, 4 Off
3) S2-1, 2, 3 Off
4) Select 0-10vdc “Signal Type” in the Operational Setup Menu.
5) Select Humidistat Sensor Select in the Operational Setup Menu.
Figure 10-2
On/Off Humidistats
Brown
Supply Part #: A8581
Orange
or A8581A
Main Stat/Sensor In
Modulating
High Limit Sensor
Outdoor
Temperature Sensor
Ground
10
Figure 11-1
0-10 Vdc or 4-20mA Control Signal
Supply
Main Stat/Sensor In
Modulating Control
High Limit Sensor Signal
Outdoor
Temperature Sensor
Ground
S5079a,b,c
Figure 11-2
RH Sensors/Transmitters
Ground (Optional)
Switch Positions Select RH sensor in sensor select window in operation setup menu
SYM Function Description Settings if using high limit sensor, select high limit sensor, set high limit set
1: Stat/Main Sensor point, 85% default.
2: High Limit Sensor If using out temperature sensor, select “outside temperature”.
3: Outside Temp. Sensor Select signal type in operation setup menu.
On: Current Signal Select desired RH in operation setup menu.
S2 Input Signal Type Select Verify PID settings in operation setup menu.
Off: Voltage Signal
4&5: Outside Temp. Sensor
4 on 5 off: Thermistor
4 off and 5 on: Temp. Sensor
Power Supply S1 S3
S1 24Vac: S4-2 on S4-1, 3 Off S3-1 on S3-2, 3, 4 off
and For Sensors Select 24Vac: S4-1, 3 on S4-2 Off S3-2 on S3-1, 3, 4 off
S3 (S1 and S3 together) 10Vac: S4-1, 3 on S4-2 Off S3-3 on S3-1, 2, 4 off
5Vac: S4-1, 3 on S4-2 Off S3-4 on S3-1, 2, 3 off
At one time, only one digit of S3-1, 2, 3 or 4 should be on.
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High Limit Humidistat
Remove the jumper tab from ground and in of high limit/pressure switch connections and wire the high
limit stat between these terminals. Refer to Figure10-1 (the overall wiring diagram) for more inform
ation. A duct mounted high limit humidistat is recommended to prevent over-saturation of the duct air.
Use an on-off controller that opens on fault (high humidity). Humidistat should be set for a maximum
of 90% RH. Alternately, a modulating high limit humidistat may be used on applications such as
variable air volume (VAV). Locate the high limit humidistat approximately 3m (10 feet) downstream of
the dispersion manifold. If 3m (10 feet) is not available, consult the factory. Note: High limit humidistat
will be wired in series with duct pressure switch, if used, see Figure 10-1.
Airflow/Pressure Switch
An airflow switch is recommended to deactivate the humidifier when there is insufficient air flow in a
duct system. A duct pressure switch is preferred as an airflow sensor. The pressure switch should
open on insufficient airflow (opens on fault). Airflow switch should be mounted in supply air duct
upstream of humidifier dispersion. Remove the jumper tab from ground and in of high limit/pressure
switch connections and wire the airflow sensor between these terminals. See Figure 10-1 (the overall
wiring diagram) for more information. Complete installation and wiring instructions are contained in the
duct pressure switch package. Note: Duct pressure switch will be wired in series with high limit
humidistat, if used, see Figure 10-1.
State light will flash green if either high limit or air pressure switches are open.
Alarm Circuit
The terminals 3 & 4 (normally open relay external alarm) are connections for a class II NEC alarm
circuit (switch closure only, 1 amp. maximum @ 24 Vdc or 0.5 amp. @ 125 Vac). The switch will close
if the unit encounters an error or when service life has expired it will not engage if high humidity/sail
switch circuit is open.
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Display Menu
The menu can be accessed via the keypad below the LCD, on the front of electric cabinet. Use the UP
or DOWN to change the menu in current level; press ESC to previous menu level; press ENTER to
access the current menu. Pressing ENTER will activate selection cursor, press UP(DOWN) to increase
(decrease) the value, press ENTER to confirm the change or ESC to cancel.
Run Menu
Armstrong HC-6000 Enter to get into main menu
This screen will only display for 1 minute after the unit is
powered up; then it will automatically go to 'Unit Status'.
Unit Status 2
Water Level: Normal Water Level State: Low, Normal and High
Gen, Fill, Drain Idle = No demand; unit idle
Gen = Steam Generation
Fill = Filling
Drain = Draining
Heat = Elements are energized to heat water to selected
aquastat setting
Temperature
Water Temp: XXX C/XXX F Temperature of water
Heat TEMP: XXX C/XXX F Temperature of heating elements
Timers
End of Life: 0:00 EOL-TMR:0000:00 (Default)
RUNTIME:0000:00
DRAIN-TMR: 0000:00
ONTIME:0000:00
OFFTIME:0000:00
RH Display
Room Current RH: XX% This menu will be displayed only when "RH Sensor" is selected
Room Current RH: XX% (Default)
Room Desired RH: XX%
Duct Current RH: XX%
High Limit Setpoint: XX%
Outside Temperature: XX°C/XX°F
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Operation Setup
Operation Setup
Enter Password 0000 (Default)
Aquastat
Temperature of water 180°F/80°C
The maximum is 80°C/180°F, the minimum is 4°C/40°F. If
the set point is lower than 40°F, then function is disabled. When
disabled the unit will go into a 3 minute warm-up when turned on.
Network Setup
Disabled Disabled (Default)
Enabled
Mode Change
Slave ID 1 (Default) Value: 1 to 127
Communication Type
MODBUS MODBUS (Default)
PSP (includes LonWorks/BACNet)
Password
New Password 0-9 Default: 0000
A-Z
a-z
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Operation Setup
Operation Setup -- Continued
Continued
Drain Frequency 6
Default: 12 hours 12 (Default)
24
48
96
No Drain
Real Time
Real Time Set
24 Hour Clock
Drain Time
1
5 (Default)
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Load Default
Reset all to Default? Confirm Cancel
Signal Type
0-10 Vdc (Default)
0-5VDC
1.9V - 3.9V
4-20mA
Sensor Select
Humidistat (Default)
RH Sensor
High Limit Sensor
High Limit Set Point 85% (Default)
Outside Temperature
High Limit Set 1°C / Low Limit Set 1°C
Lowest RH Set Point 15% (Default)
Records
Error List 01 05-04-01 16:00 (example)
See Page 25 for list of possible errors. Fill time out to low level
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Unit Configuration
Enter Password ARMH
Run Mode
Run (Default)
Test
Contactor Count
1
2
3
4
Control Type
PWM (Default)
On/Off
Power Settings
1000 W
3000 W
5000 W
6650 W
8000 W
1. Examine the electrical compartment for any loose or disconnected component wiring. Check all
high voltage screw terminal connections at contactor, terminal strip, fuse block & power module for
tightness.
2. Remove Side Panel. Remove tank access panel by unscrewing all black knobs. Make sure all
ionic beds are fastened securely to mounting pins. Position access panel on tank making sure the
gasket is in place and tighten all black knobs. Note: Ionic beds not used on DI/RO units.
3. Check and recheck incoming voltage source and control wiring for proper connections and
tightness of connections.
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Principle of Operation
The HumidiClean humidifier converts ordinary tap water or purified water to steam for distribution to
raise the relative humidity level. The demand for humidity is sensed by a humidistat or sensor which
sends a control signal to the HumidiClean. The HumidiClean is connected to the power supply (208,
220/240, 380/400, 480 or 600 Vac) through a separate circuit breaker supplied by the customer.
When power is initially supplied to the unit from the circuit breaker, the LCD will display "ARM-
STRONG HC6000". The "POWER" LED will come on and the unit's fill valve solenoid is energized to
allow water to enter the tank at a rate of 1.5 L/min (.31 GPM)(HC-6500/6700 fill rate is 7.5 L/min (1
GPM)). Note: When unit is turned on the drain valve will energize for 6 sec. or until water level drops
below the high water probe. If water level in tank is above the low water level switch, assuming the air
proving switch is close, the high limit humidity switch is closed and the unit status is ‘STEAM GEN’, the
heating elements will be activated.
The water fill solenoid continues to be activated until the water level in the tank has energized the high
water switch. Note: If fill or drain valves are not energized when power is first applied, check LCD for
diagnostic code. See DIAGNOSTICS section. The heating elements will remain on to preheat the
water inside the tank until the temperature of water has reached the aquastat set point. During this
preheat cycle the amperage draw of the tank can be checked with a clamp on amp meter. The amper-
age draw on all high voltage wires connected to the main power supply terminal block should corre-
spond to the value on the nameplate. If aquastat has been disabled, the humidifier will go into a 3
minute warm-up once the water hits the low water probe.
After the heat-up time, the HumidiClean will continue to produce steam based on the demand signal,
read from the humidistat or calculated by reading the relative humidity and setpoint. If the demand sig-
nal drops below 2% or the high limit/sail switch circuit opens, the contactor(s) will open and the unit
status will be "IDLE". Note: If the humidifier shuts off due to low humidistat demand, a demand signal
of 4% or greater is needed to re-initiate "STEAM GEN." If all the signals are consistent as stated
above, HumidiClean will produce steam continuously and refill the tank with water when the low water
level is reached. These fill intervals will operate based on modulating fill settings in software.
Power to the heating elements is switched on and off by the triacs in the power module to achieve a
modulating output based on the demand signal. The triac utilizes a 1/2 second cycle time. For exam-
ple, with a 50% humidistat demand signal the triacs would be on for 1/4 second and off for 1/4 second.
If the triacs are fully on, the green "SIGNAL" LED on the power module will be on constantly. When
the triacs start to modulate (switch power to the heating elements on and off) the LED will show the
triac on condition and will appear to flicker or blink.
As HumidiClean continues to produce steam, the unit will accumulate and memorize the heating ele-
ment active time for the purpose of defining a drain cycle and service life (this memory is not affected
by power outages). When the HumidiClean heating elements have been on for the drain frequency
setting, the unit activates the drain and fill solenoids and begins draining the tank. The tank will drain
with the water being tempered from an activated water fill solenoid. The drainage from the tank will
pass the low water switch, opening the switch and shutting off power to the heating elements. The
drainage from the tank should not exceed 70°C (158°F). The drain cycle is controlled by the user
inputted valves in the operation setup menu. Once the unit has timed out of the drain cycle and all of
the switches are still in position to generate steam, the water fill solenoid switch is activated to fill the
tank and the cycle starts over again.
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Completing a Service Life Cycle
When 90% of the setting service time has accumulated, the "STATE" LED on the control panel will
blink in yellow. (Refer to EOL settings, for bed life duration settings). If the HumidiClean is not serviced
at this time; the unit will continue to operate for the remaining 10% of the service life setting. When
100% of the bed life setting has been reached, the "STATE" LED will be on in red. The unit will drain
the tank and not respond to a call for demand.
ii) Allow the solution to work until the bubbling action ceases, not to exceed 1
hour.
iii) Clean the water level electrodes, using an emery cloth. See Page 21 for
complete instructions.
vii) Check inlet screen on fill valve and remove any debris.
vii) Fill the tank with water and drain. (Perform this step several times.)
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5) Restoring the Unit to Operation
a) Turn power on at breaker.
b) Unit should begin to fill. Maximum fill time is approximately 30-45 minutes before
contactor(s) will be closed.
c) If this does not take place, operate the menu, and change the status to "STEAM
GEN."
If at any time during normal operation there is not a demand for a continuous 72 hour period,
HumidiClean drains the tank and the PC Board initiates a drying cycle by cycling the heating elements
for short intervals in order to dry the ionic beds.
Maintenance
Note: Service Life can be adjusted based on water quality. If Ionic Beds are relatively free of scale
deposits or scale is forming on tank walls and elements because beds are saturated with scale, please
consult the factory for Service Life adjustment procedures.
3) Unsnap ionic beds from support pins and slide them out through the access opening.
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Figure 20-1 HC-6100/6300 Steam Outlet
Equalizing Connection
to Top of Level Canister
Cover
Locating
Pins
Ionic Beds
Equalizing Connection
to Bottom of Level Canister
Heating
Elements
Drain Oulet
Connection
Mounting Bolt
Locations
Equalizing Connection
to Top of Canister
Cover
Locating
Pins
Ionic Beds
Equalizing Connection
to Bottom of Level Canister
Heating
Elements
Drain Outlet
Connection
Mounting Bolt
Locations
4. Inspect tank drain screen and elements inside the tank. The elements should appear to be flaking
off scale. If the drain screen appears to building deposits in the screen holes it should be cleaned.
Remove any scale that appears in the bottom of the tank.
5. Install six (6) new ionic beds (14 for the HC-6500/6700), snapping them into place on the
support pins.
6. Make sure access panel gasket is lapped over all edges of tank access opening. Replace and
secure tank access panel.
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9. Operate the unit configuration menu “Ionic Time Reset”, to reset the ionic bed life. All the
accumulated ionic bed time has been reset to zero. The unit should now be heard filling.
NOTE: The accumulated ionic bed time can be reset to zero at anytime. However, the unit
should not be reset without first inspecting the ionic beds.
10. After the unit has heated up and started making steam, turn main power off and double check tank
access panel gasket for steam leakage. Hand tighten wing nuts or reposition gasket if necessary.
1. If there is water in the steam generating tank, operate menu to "MANUAL DRAIN". The drain valve
should energize, and the unit should completely drain.
6. Use a wire brush, wire wheel, or similar means to clean scale deposits off the stainless steel tip of
the probe. Cleaning of the Teflon insulating jacket (white portion) should not be needed.
8. Inspect the interior of the level canister. If large amounts of scale or debris are present, remove the
canister from the cabinet by removing the two clamping bracket screws and disconnecting the 5/8"
ID Silicone hose at the bottom of the canister. Flush the canister with water to remove debris
and reinstall.
9. Reinstall the probes and probe wires in their proper locations. The high water probe (shortest)
goes in the right hole of the canister. The low water probe (medium length) goes in the left front
hole of the canister. The common probe (longest) goes in the left, rear hole of the canister.
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Removing the Tank, HC-6100/6300 Only
1. Operate menu to "MANUAL DRAIN" and allow unit to complete a deep drain.
(Caution: Tank will still be quite warm).
3. Unlock and open front and side doors. Remove left side panel.
4. Disconnect 3 hoses from front of tank; rubber hose cuff at steam outlet; heating element leads at
contactor, fuses, or power module; and thermocouple wires.
5. Loosen and remove 2 mounting bolts at the bottom of tank. Slide tank out left side of cabinet
(be sure tank had time to cool after operation).
Troubleshooting
Notice: This troubleshooting guide is offered to aid in servicing the HC-6000 humidifiers. It is intended
for use by electricians and technical service personnel familiar with electrical and electronic equip-
ment. Many steps in the troubleshooting procedures require measurements of high voltages and
involve working near exposed live parts. KNOW WHERE THE HIGH VOLTAGE PARTS ARE, AND
KEEP HANDS AND METAL TOOLS AWAY FROM THEM. All resistance checks should be made with
main power OFF and the component disconnected from wiring. All continuity checks should be made
with main power OFF. If unsure concerning any of the following procedures, PLEASE consult the
Armstrong Humidification Group at Phone: (269) 273-1415.
2. Make sure "STATE" LED is red. If so, refer to MAINTENANCE or DIAGNOSTICS section of
this manual.
3. Make sure "POWER" LED is lit. If not, check voltage at secondary side of the main power
transformer. Voltage should be 24-28 VAC. No or low voltage is an indication of a problem with the
supply voltage or transformer. Verify supply voltage and make sure it is the same as voltage rating
on humidifier nameplate. Check secondary power fuses.
4. Check the voltage to the fill valve. Voltage should be 24-28VAC (voltage should be taken with
wires connected). If voltage is present, fill valve solenoid coil is probably defective. Coil resistance
should be 18Ω (8.3Ω for HC-6500/6700) with wires disconnected.
5. Check for water in cabinet bottom or in fill cup overflow line. If present, see "Water in bottom of
cabinet" on page 24.
6. If no voltage is present to fill valve, check water level. If it is above 2/3 full in electrode level
canister (float canister for DI units), the drain valve has to open to drain water below high water
level before the fill valve is energized.
7. Check for 24-28 Vac power to drain valve (voltage should be taken with wires connected). If power
to drain valve is OK, check drain valve coil resistance with wires disconnected. It should be
approximately 10Ω (8.3Ω HC-6500/6700).
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8. If drain valve and fill valve are both energized and water is below the 1/3 full level in the electrode
canister (float canister for DI units), make sure the status of Steam Generation in menu is "STEAM
GEN.". Perform continuity check to be sure.
9. If drain valve only is energized and water level is below the 2/3 full level in electrode canister (float
canister for DI units), there may be excessive debris in electrode canister (float canister for DI
units). Inspect and clean if needed. See page 21 for Cleaning Procedure for Electrodes.
Humidifier fills with water, but does not turn "STEAM GEN" message on for 3 minutes
after reaching low water level.
2. For Tap Water: Check AC voltage across the common electrode (longest) and the low level
electrode (medium length). The voltage will be approximately 17-20 VAC if the circuit is open.
When the water level closes, circuit voltage should drop to <5 volts.
(a) If voltage is not 17-20 VAC with circuit open, check continuity of wires from electrodes to
PC board. If continuity is OK, the PC board is likely defective.
(b) If voltage is 17-20 VAC with circuit open, but does not drop when water contacts the two
electrodes, the water may be too pure (consult factory) or if the voltage drops very slowly to
about 5 volts then the electrodes need cleaning. See page 21 for cleaning procedure for
electrodes.
3. For DI Water: Check continuity across the two wires to the low water float switch. If no continuity,
switch may be defective or "hung up". Make sure movement of switch is vertical so the float arm
swings freely.
4. If high limit/sail circuit is closed, low water level circuit is closed, and there is a calling for humidity,
the status of steam generation should be "STEAM GEN.". If not, PC board or wiring harness is
defective.
"STEAM GEN." turns on after initial fill to low water level, but amperage draw check
shows low or no amperage draw.
1. Check for line voltage to heating elements at secondary side of contactor and/or power module.
Verify power supply is same as voltage rating on humidifier nameplate.
2. If voltage is correct, the heating elements are likely defective. Turn off main power, disconnect all
elements and check element resistances (see resistance chart on Page 36 and 38). Look for open
circuits or elements with high resistance.
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4. If fuses are OK, check voltage to contactor coil.
(a) If voltage is 24-28VAC at contactor coil, check coil resistance. It should be 8Ω with wires
disconnected. If resistance is OK, check voltage drops across the contactor.
(b) If no voltage to contactor coil, check continuity of wires from PC board to contactor. If
continuity is OK, PC board is likely defective.
5. Check voltage signal to power module. The voltage across TAB8-1 and TAB8-2 (low voltage signal
to power module) should be 12 Vdc.
(a) If no or low voltage, the PC board is likely defective.
(b) If voltage is OK, but green "SIGNAL" LED on the power module is not on, power module is
defective.
6. If green "LOAD" LED on power module is on, check voltage drops across power module.
1. Check electrode canister (float canister for DI units) and level electrodes for debris or scale build
up. Clean as needed. See Page 21 for cleaning procedure for electrodes. On DI Units, the high
water float switch may be defective or "hung up". Check continuity across wires to the switch.
Make sure switch movement is vertical so float lever arm swings freely.
2. The fill valve may be stuck open. Turn off power to the humidifier. If fill valve does not close,
clean or replace valve.
3. If the high water circuit is closed and the fill valve shuts off when the power is turned off, the PC
board is defective.
(b) Check voltage drop across contactor. If voltage drop is low (it should be line voltage),
remove, disassemble and inspect contactor.
(c) Check green "SIGNAL" LED on power module. If it is ON or blinking, PC board is likely
defective.
(d) Check voltage drop across power module. If voltage drop is low (it should be line voltage),
power module triacs may be failed closed. Shut off main power and perform continuity check
across high voltage input and output terminals. Continuity indicates a shorted triac. Note:
Some power modules have two triacs rather than three. Check schematic on power module
to verify.
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Humidifier runs continuously, %RH is well under set-point.
1. Verify humidistat/RH sensor is wired correctly and dip switches (S2 & S3, See Fig. 10-1, 11-1
and 11-1) on the PC board are set correctly for the humidistat signal.
2. Check humidistat demand signal at low voltage terminal strip. It should be close or at 100%.
3. If humidifier is a three phase model, verify all three phases of power are present and equal.
4. Check amperage draw on all high voltage power lines with a clamp on amp meter. They should be
same or very close to amperage rating on the humidifier's nameplate if the humidistat demand is
100%.
5. Turn off power. Disconnect heating elements and check resistances - see Tables on Pages 35 and
37. If an open circuit or abnormally high resistance is measured, the heating element(s) is
defective. Also, check to see if heating element leads have shorted to ground.
6. If heating elements are OK, check voltages at secondary side of the power module and contactor.
If no or low voltage, check primary fusing.
(b) If no voltage to contactor coil, check continuity of wires from PC board to contactor. If
continuity is OK, PC board is likely defective.
8. Check voltage signal to power module. The voltage across TAB8-1 and TAB8-2 (low voltage signal
to power module) should be 12 Vdc at 100% power.
(a) If no or low voltage, the PC board is likely defective.
(b) If voltage is OK, but green "LOAD" LED on the power module is not on, power module is
defective.
9. If green "SIGNAL" LED on power module is on, check voltage drops across power module.
10. If supply voltage and amperage draws are correct and elements appear OK, unit is probably
undersized (not enough capacity for the application). Check sizing or consult factory.
1. Disconnect and check resistance of drain valve coil. Resistance should be approximately
10Ω (8.3Ω HC-6500/6700).
2. Make sure drain line is pitched and sized correctly. Check for blockage or obstructions in the drain
line. An air gap or funnel must be used as described in Drain Line Section. - See Figure 8-3.
3. If humidifier does not drain at specified interval or when service is to be performed and drain
valve and piping appear OK, there is blockage of the tank drain screen or the PC board may be
defective.
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Dispersion tube spits water or water is present in duct
Hint: It is very helpful to cut a small observation window in the duct and cover it with Plexiglas so the
steam discharge from the manifold can be observed. This way the problem can be narrowed down to
piping/steam quality (steps 1 and 2) or a condensation problem (steps 3 and 4).
1. Check distribution piping for proper pitch and size. Make sure there are no loops, dips or sags
where pockets of water can collect. If such conditions exist and are unavoidable, a 'P' trap is
needed to drain the low spots.
2. Make sure any drains are piped correctly and pitched to a floor drain.
3. Check duct downstream of manifold. If any obstructions (coils, elbows, fans) are within 10', the
vapor (condensed steam) discharged from the manifold may be impinging on the obstacle before it
has a chance to adsorb into air. This is especially true if the duct air is cold (<50°F), duct air
velocity is high (>2000 FPM), or duct %RH is high (>90%). If these conditions exist and
impingement is suspected, consult factory.
4. The duct air may be saturated with moisture (100% RH). A high limit humidistat/RH sensor is
recommended to prevent this. See Installation section.
1. Verify that pressure equalizing tubing is hooked up from top of electrode level canister to the tank.
3. Verify duct air velocity is less than 2000 FPM and manifold is not in a vertical down air flow.
5. Verify that tank access panel gasket is on lip of access hole and the access panel is secured
tightly.
6. Make sure the duct pressure and steam distribution back pressure does not total more than
6" WC.
Diagnostics
There are some diagnostic routines programmed into the PC board. If these routines detect a problem
the unit will shut down and display the error message on LCD, the "STATE" LED will be on in red.
1 FILL TIME OUT TO LOW LEVEL - - The low level switch has not closed after 35 minutes of fill
valve on time. This is only on initial start-up or after a complete drain down. Check: defective fill
valve, debris in fill valve inlet screen or on tank drain screen, water leakage from tank or inlet tubing,
no water flow or low water pressure, drain valve stuck open or leaking, defective low water level switch
(electrodes need to be cleaned).
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2 WATER LEVEL DROPPED BELOW LOW LEVEL - - The low level switch has not closed after 5
minutes of fill valve on time. This is only after initial start-up fill and boil-down sequence.
Check: debris in water switch canister, defective fill valve, no water flow or low water pressure, drain
valve stuck open, defective low water level switch (electrodes need to be cleaned).
3 WATER LEVEL ABOVE HIGH LEVEL TIME OUT - - The high water switch is still closed 5 minutes
after the fill valve has turned off upon hitting the high water level and a 30 second drain does not drop
the water below the high water level. Check: defective high water level switch, debris in level canister,
fill valve stuck open, drain valve is defective or scale buildup in drain line.
4 ILLEGAL LEVEL SWITCH STATE - - The high level switch is closed and the low level switch is
open. Check: defective level switch(es), debris in electrode level canister, scale on electrodes or can-
ister, improper wiring of electrodes or float switches.
5 OVER TEMPERATURE - - Internal temperature exceeds safe level. Check: low water in tank,
scale buildup on Thermocouple heating element surface, defective Thermocouple. See Clearing
"Error" Codes section.
6 WATER LEVEL HAS NOT DROPPED BELOW LOW LEVEL - - The low water level switch has not
opened after a complete drain. Unit drains frequency and duration can be set in menu. Check: defec-
tive low water level switch or electrodes, defective drain valve, debris on low water level float switch or
electrodes, tank drain screen, or in drain valve
Safety Switches
When the high limit or air proving (pressure) switch opens the state light will flash green and the
message “High Humidity/Sail Switch Circuit is Open” will be shown on the front display. This is a soft
error, it does not have to be reset. When the circuit closes the unit will go back to normal operation.
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HC6100-Wye Wiring layout
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HC6100-Delta Wiring layout
29
HC6100-PAR Single Phase Wiring Layout
30
HC6300-Wye Wiring layout
31
HC6300-Delta Wiring layout
32
HC6500-Wye Wiring layout
33
HC6500-Delta Wiring layout
34
HC6500-WYE (2 contactors) Wiring Layout
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HC6500-Delta (2 contactors) Wiring Layout
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HC6700-Wye Wiring layout
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HC-6000 Repair Parts
Item
Item No.
No. ElectricalCompartment
Electrical Compartment and
andFront
FrontPanel
Panel Part No.
Part No. Item No.
Item No. Water Compartment
Water Compartment Part No.
Part No.
31 Label Front Panel With Keypad RDHC6000-014 — PVC Tubing 5/8" A7618A
16 Emergency Stop Button (2 N.O.) RDEHU700-065 — Clamp Hose Flat .63 Olive B2716-11
1 Main PCB For HC-6000 D5814 — Hose Clamp, Minerature, Worm B2911-8
Kit Fill Valve Assy HC-6100 and
— Wire Harness For HC-6100 RDHC6000-013-1 25 A23520
HC-6300 Tap Water
— Wire Harness For HC-6300 RDHC6000-013-2 21 Tubing Rd 5/8" I.D. Silicon A19699
32 LCD & Display Board For HC-6000 RDHC6000-012 22 Tee Barbed HDPE 5/8 A23237
14 Fan DC24 (Sanyo 9A0924H4D03) With 2 Cover RDHC6000-004 24 Elbow Barbed 5/8 A10579
12 Terminal Block #000 Wire B5607 27 Fill Cup for Series HC-6000 RDHC6000-038
11 Definite-Purpose Contactor 50AMP B2721 27 Bracket For Fill Cup B2929
6 Fuse 3AMP A10718 28 Bracket for Liquid Level B5135
7 Fuse 1A RDEHU700-073 28 Brkt HC-6000 Liquid Level A22010
5 Fuse Block 3AMP A8649 20 Drain Valve B2004C
13 Module Power Din 9KW HC-6000 B5091 18 Drain Cup RDEHU305-2021
13 Module Power Din 15KW HC-6000 B5092 17 Reducing Bushing Brass 1"-1/2" RDHC6000-041
13 Module Power Din 9/15KW HC-6000 B5093 30 Probe Level Assy Tap C4561
13 Module Power Din 15KW HC-6000 B5151 29 Container For Probe Level C4559
8 Trans Power 120/240-24V C1833 Long Probe For Water Level
— B5268
8 Trans Power 600-24V C1833A (Low and Common)
— Short Probe For Water Level (High) B5269
8 Trans Power 480-24V C1833B
— Reducing Bushing For Water Level A21391
8 Trans Power 208-24V C1833F
— Float Level Assy DI/RO C4560
8 Trans Power 380-24V C1833D
— Float Switch DI/Ro B5139
3 Fuse Holder 30AMP HC-6000 B4039
Item No.
Item No. Steam Generator
Steam Generator Part No.
Part No.
3 Fuse Holder 30AMP 250V HC-6000 B7494
1 SS Tank For HC-6100/6300 RDHC6000-009-1
4 Fuse 30AMP HC-6000 B4040
Thermistor 5 KOHM
4 Fuse 30AMP HC-6000 250V B7495 — RDHC6000-006
With Wire (Aquastat)
S-assy Ionic Bed HC-6000
25 B5213
(six required for HC-6100 and HC-6300)
— Tank (HC6100/6300) D6476
— Black Knob (6) Used with tank cover D6478
— Tank Cover D6477
— Tank Gasket B7872
— Ionic Bed B5213
— Lock and two keys for cabinet A10789
— 2-3/8" IDx12" EPDM hose cuff B2851A
— 2" IDx12" EPDM hose cuff B2851
— 1-1/2" IDx9-5/8" EPDM hose cuff B2250
— 1" IDx18" EPDM hose cuff A9620-1
— Hardware Assembly B5287
— Passivated Tank D2171
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HC-6100
3kW 3kW DI
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5808-1 B5809-1 B5810-1 B5811-1
240 B5808-2 B5809-2 B5810-2 B5811-2
380 B5808-1 B5809-1 B5810-1 B5811-1
480 B5808-3 B5809-3 B5810-3 B5811-3
600 B5808-4 B5809-4 B5810-4 B5811-4
HC-6100
9kW 15kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5047-1 B5048-1 B5043-1 B5044-1
240 B5047-2 B5048-2 B5043-2 B5044-2
380 B5047-1 B5048-1 B5043-1 B5044-1
480 B5047-3 B5048-3 B5043-3 B5044-3
600 B5047-4 B5048-4 B5043-4 B5044-4
HC-6100 DI
9kW 15kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 2PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5049-1 B5050-1 B5045-1 B5046-1
240 B5049-2 B5050-2 B5045-2 B5046-2
380 B5049-1 B5050-1 B5045-1 B5046-1
480 B5049-3 B5050-3 B5045-3 B5046-3
600 B5049-4 B5050-4 B5045-4 B5046-4
HC-6300
18kW 30kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5047-1 B5048-1 B5043-1 B5044-1
240 B5047-2 B5048-2 B5043-2 B5044-2
380 B5047-1 B5048-1 B5043-1 B5044-1
480 B5047-3 B5048-3 B5043-3 B5044-3
600 B5047-4 B5048-4 B5043-4 B5044-4
HC-6300 DI
18kW 30kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5049-1 B5050-1 B5045-1 B5046-1
240 B5049-2 B5050-2 B5045-2 B5046-2
380 B5049-1 B5050-1 B5045-1 B5046-1
480 B5049-3 B5050-3 B5045-3 B5046-3
600 B5049-4 B5050-4 B5045-4 B5046-4
Heating Elements
TC= Thermocouple
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Item
Item Electrical Compartment
Electrical Compartment Part Item
Item Part
Part No. Water Compartment
Water Compartment Part No.
No.
No. and Front
and Front Panel
Panel No. No.
No. No.
31 Label Front Panel With Keypad RDHC6000-014 — PVC Tubing 5/8" A7618A
16 Emergency Stop Button RDEHU700-065 — Clamp Hose Flat .63 Olive B2716-11
1 Main PCB For HC-6000 D5814 — Hose Clamp, Minerature, Worm B2911-8
— Wire Harness For HC-6500 RDHC6013-3 25 Fill Valve RDHC6000-001
— Wire Harness For HC-6700 RDHC6000-013-4 21 Tubing Rd 7/8 Od Silicon A19699
32 LCD & Display Board For HC-6000 RDHC6000-012 23 Clamp Hose Flat .88 B2716-18
14 Fan DC24 with 2 Cover RDHC6000-004 22 Tee Barbed HDPE 5/8 A23237
12 Terminal Block #000 Wire B5607 24 Elbow Barbed 5/8 A10579
11 Definite-Purpose Contactor 50AMP B2721 27 Fill Cup for Series HC-6000 RDHC6000-038
6 Fuse 3AMP A10718 27 Bracket For Fill Cup B2929
7 Fuse 1A RDEHU700-073 28 Bracket Liquid Level B5135
5 Fuse Block 3AMP A8649 28 Brkt HC-6000 Liquid Level A22010
13 Module Power Din 15KW HC-6000 B5092 20 Drain Valve RDHC6000-002
13 Module Power Din 15KW HC-6000 B5151 18 Drain Cup RDEHU305-2021
8 Trans 208/240/380/480/600-24V B5605 17 Reducing Bushing Brass 1"-1/2" RDHC6000-041
3 Fuse Holder 30 AMP HC-6000 B4039 30 Probe Level Assy Tap C4561
3 Fuse Holder 30 AMP HC-6000 A21882 29 Container For Probe Level C4559
Long Probe For Water Level
4 Fuse 30 AMP HC-6000 B4040 — B5268
(Low and Common)
4 Fuse 40 AMP HC-6000 A21883 — Short Probe For Water Level (High) B5269
4 Fuse 50 AMP HC-6000 A21884 — Reducing Bushing For Water Level A21391
— Float Level Assy DI/RO C4560
— Float Switch DI/Ro B5139
Item
Item
Water
SteamCompartment
Generator Part No.
Part No.
No.
No.
S-assy Ionic Bed HC-6000
26 B5213
(14 required for Model HC-6500 and HC-6700)
— Thermistor 5 KOHM With Wire (Aquastat) RDHC6000-006
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HC-6000 Repair Parts
Resistance Value of 6100/6300 Components Resistance Value of 6500-6700 Comoponents
Component Voltage Resistance Component Voltage Resistance
Fill Valve 24Vac 18Ω Fill Valve 24Vac 8.8Ω
Drain Valve 24Vac 10Ω Drain Valve 24Vac 4.1Ω
Contractor 24Vac 7-9Ω Thermocouple in Heating Elements - 0.51Ω
Thermocouple in Heating Elements - 0.51Ω Heating Elements
Heating Elements 208, 240, 380V, 30/33, 5/40/45/50,3/60kW 240Vac 7.4-9.1Ω
208Vac and 380Vac 3kW 220 Vac 46.0-48.6Ω 380V 48/72kW 220Vac 5.2-6.3Ω
240Vac and 380Vac 3kW 240 Vac 55-58Ω 480V 48/72kW 277Vac 8.1-10.0Ω
480Vac and 380Vac 3kW 277 Vac 72-78.2Ω 600V 48/72kW 346Vac 12.8-15.7Ω
600Vac and 380Vac 3kW 346 Vac 112.4-122.4Ω Power Transformer
208Vac and 380Vac15/30kW 220Vac 9.2-10.7Ω 208Vac 18Ω across H1-H2
240Vac 15/30kW 240Vac 10.9-12.6Ω 240Vac 21Ω across H1-H3
480Vac 15/30kW 277Vac 14.5-16.8Ω 277Vac 24Ω across H1-H4
Primary Loop
600Vac 15/30kW 346Vac 22.7-26.3Ω 380Vac 40Ω across H1-H5
208Vac and 380Vac9/18kW 220Vac 15.3-17.7Ω 480Vac 53Ω across H1H6
240Vac 9/18kW 240Vac 18.2-21.1Ω 600Vac 97Ω across H1-H2
480Vac 9/18kW 277Vac 24.3-28.2Ω 208Vac 1Ω across X1-X2
600Vac 9/18kW 346Vac 37.9-43.9Ω 240Vac 1Ω across X1-X2
13.6Ω across H1-H2
120Vac 277Vac 1Ω across X1-X2
15.1Ω across H3-H4 Secondary Loop
208Vac 22Ω across H1-H2 380Vac 1Ω across X1-X2
Power Transformer 240Vac 29Ω across H1-H2 480Vac 1Ω across X1-X2
380Vac 77Ω across H1-H2 600Vac1Ω across X1-X4
480Vac 125Ω across H1-H2 Note: All measurements should be made with the main power off and
600Vac 194Ω across H1-H2 the wires to the component being tested disconnected.
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HC-6000 Repair Parts
HC6500/HC6700
30kW 33.5kW 40kW 45kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5433-1 B5434-1 - - - - B5433-1 B5434-1
204 - - - - B5433-1 B5434-1 - -
380 - - B5433-1 B5434-1 - - - -
480 - - - - - - - -
600 - - - - - - - -
HC6500/HC6700
48kW 50.3kW 60kW 72kW 96kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 11PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 - - - - - - - - - -
204 - - - - B5438-1 B5438-1 - - - -
380 B5437-1 B5438-1 B5438-1 B5438-1 - - B5437-1 B5438-1 B5437-1 B5438-1
480 B5437-2 B5438-2 - - - - B5437-2 B5438-2 B5437-2 B5438-2
600 B5437-3 B5438-3 - - - - B5437-3 B5438-3 B5437-3 B5438-3
HC6500/HC6700 DI
30kW 33.5kW 40kW 45kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 B5435-1 B5436-1 - - - - B5435-1 B5436-1
204 - - - - B5435-1 B5436-1 - -
380 - - B5435-1 B5436-1 - - - -
480 - - - - - - - -
600 - - - - - - - -
HC6500/HC6700 DI
48kW 50.3kW 60kW 72kW 96kW
Voltage Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC Without TC With TC
5PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 8PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit 11PCS/Unit 1PCS/Unit
208 - - - - - - - - - -
204 - - - - B5440-1 B5440-1 - - - -
380 B5439-1 B5440-1 B5440-1 B5440-1 - - B5439-1 B5440-1 B5439-1 B5440-1
480 B5439-2 B5440-2 - - - - B5439-2 B5440-2 B5439-2 B5440-2
600 B5439-3 B5440-3 - - - - B5439-3 B5440-3 B5439-3 B5440-3
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Procedure of HC6000 Version 7 Soft Refresh
This section is used for HC6000 software reprogramming only. Please follow the instructions carefully,
or pc board could become un-functional.
1. Install the driver program for Atmel MCU, SAM-BA on your computer first. The link for the Atmel
program AT91-ISP.exe and the latest version of can be found at the following location:
www.armstronginternational.com/hc6000refresh
2. Before refreshing the code, the old code in CPU must be erased:
a. Turn off the power supply from the breaker, and push the emergency stop button in.
b. Put Dip Switch S4-3 in the on position (Test Mode Select), turn on the breaker and pull out
emergency button. The indicator LED D47 on main board will remain ON. Keep the power
supply on for at least 8 seconds.
c. Turn off the power supply and put dip switch S4-3 to the off position.
d. Turn on the power supply, the indicator LED D47 will remain ON.
b. Run program SAM-BA select the connection port as "\usb\ARM0", select board as
AT91SAM7S256-EK", please see figure 1 below.
c. Click "Connect" button to enter the download window. Please see figure 2 on page 43.
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Fig.2 Code Download Window
d. Click the "open folder" button on the right of textbox "Send File Name" to open the latest code,
please see figure 3 below. You will then have to locate the .bin file that you downloaded from
the website and then hit open.
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e. Click the button "Send File" to send the latest code into board. You will be asked to unlock the
involved lock regions (0 to 7), click the button "Yes" to begin send code into board. Please see
figure 4 below.
f. When sending was finished, you will be asked to lock all locks that you have opened just now,
click the button "Yes" to lock these locks. You can verify that the code was send to the board
by scrolling up in the message box. See Figure 5 below.
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g. When operation has finished, close the "SAM-BA" window first, and then click the icon "remove
the USB hardware" to disconnect the link between computer and board. After reminder by
system, disconnect the power supply from breaker and pull out the USB cable.
Introduction to Communications
HC6000 series provides two types of remote communication port: RS-485 and RS-232.
When you want to use modules, please change the configuration from communication to "PSP" per
menu (See section 3.2.3 communication setup).
When you need to use Modbus-485 in control board, please change the configuration from communi-
cation to "Modbus" per menu (See section 3.2.3 communication setup).
Modbus_RTU in HC6000, abiding by the order No. 02, 04 and 06 in Modbus, can read data in 10000
and 30000(address), and write data in 40000.
By using Modbus_RTU in HC6000, users can get PSP server end program and Modbus program. Part
of the PSP program will be written according to "ProtoCessor Simple Protocol (PSP) Specification"
provided by Protocessor. PSP Configuration from the Protocol module is as follows:
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Table 46-1 Modbus Variable Lists
data type attribute data address description For modbus function number
10001 Fill valve status 0:off 1:on
10002 Drain valve status 0:off 1:on
10003 contactor 1 status 0:off 1:on
function 2 , read only MODBUS POLL:
bit read only 10004 contactor 2 status 0:off 1:on
READ DISCRETE INPUT
10005 contactor 3 status 0:off 1:on
10006 contactor 4 status 0:off 1:on
10008 Network control 0:Local 1:Remote
1comm type 0:485 1:PSP
2Sensor select 0:Humidistat 1:RH sensor
3High limit sensor select 0:not use 1:use function 1,read only : function 5,15 write
bit read write
4Outside temperature 0:not use 1:use MODBUS POLL: READ COILS
5Network enable 0:disable 1:enable
6Modulating Fill enable 0:enable 1:disable
30001 Desired RH
30002 Output
30003 Water level 0:low 1:normal 2:high 3:exception
Run status 0:Idle 1:Gen 10:frequent Draining 4:bed dring
30004
5:Failure 6:Drain 7:heat 9:Fill
30005 Bed life (Hours)
30006 Bed life (Minutes)
30007 Run Time (Hours)
30008 Run Time (Minutes)
30009 Drain Freq (Hours)
30010 Drain Freq (Minutes)
30011 Idle Time (Hours)
30012 Idle Time (Minutes) function4 , read only MODBUS POLL:
16 bit read only 30013 RH value READ INPUT REGISTERS
30014 Duct value
30015 Outside temperature
30016 Water temperature
30017 Heat temperature
Failure 1:Over temperature 2:High humidity/sail switch circuit is
open 3:Illegal level switch state 4:Unit have reached 100% of
bed life 5:Fill time out to low level 6:Water level dropped below
30018 level during normal run 7:Fill time out from low to high level
8:Water level above high level time out 9:Water level has not
dropped below low level during an emptydrain 10:End of bed
dring
30019 Contactor number
30020 Contactor Power 0:1000W 1:3000 2:5000W 3:6650W 4:8000W
40001 Language Select
40002 Set RH(Set Desired RH)
40003 High set point
40004 Outside temperature high set point
40005 Outside temperature low set point
40006 Outside RH low set point
40007 Run mode 1:Steam Gen 2:Manual Fill 3:Manual Drain 4:Unit stop
40008 AQUASTAT
Bed life 0:500Hours 1:750Hours 2:1000Hours 3:1250Hours
40009 4:1500Hours 5:1750Hours 6:2000Hours 7:2250Hours
8:2500Hours 9:3000Hours 10:No bed function3 read only,function 6,16 write
Drain Freq 0:6Hours 1:12Hours 2:24Hours 3:48Hours MODBUS POLL: READ HOLDING
40010
4:96Hours REGISTERS
16bit read write 40011 Drain time 0:1Minutes 1:5Minutes 2:10Minutes
40012 Signal type 0:0-10V 1:0-5V 2:1.9-3.9V 3:4-20mA
40013 PID_DIV
40014 PID_PB
40015 PID_SI
40016 PID_DG
40017 Modulating Fill Freq
40018 Modulating Fill time
40019 Water temperature compensate
40020 Heat temperature compensate
40021 First run
40022 Idle time
function 6 , for debug only
40023 Drain time 0:1Minutes 1:5Minutes 2:10Minutes
40024 Bed life
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Table 47-1. BACnet Variable List
Data
BACnet Data Type Description Attribute
Address
1 Fill valve status 0:off 1:on
2 Drain valve status 0:off 1:on
3 contactor 1 status 0:off 1:on
Binary Input 4 contactor 2 status 0:off 1:on Read Only
5 contactor 3 status 0:off 1:on
6 contactor 4 status 0:off 1:on
8 Network control 0:Local 1:Remote
1 comm type 0:485 1:PSP
2 Sensor select 0:Humidistat 1:RH sensor
3 High limit sensor select 0:not use 1:use
Binary Output Read / Write
4 Outside temperature 0:not use 1:use
5 Network enable 0:disable 1:enable
6 Modulating Fill enable 0:enable 1:disable
1 Desired RH
2 Output
3 Water level 0:low 1:normal 2:high 3:exception
4 Run status 0:Idle 1:Gen 10:frequent Draining 4:bed drying 5:Failure 6:Drain 7:heat 9:Fill
5 Bed life (Hours)
6 Bed life (Minutes)
7 Run Time (Hours)
8 Run Time (Minutes)
9 Drain Freq (Hours)
10 Drain Freq (Minutes)
11 Idle Time (Hours)
Analog Input Read Only
12 Idle Time (Minutes)
13 RH value
14 Duct value
15 Outside temperature
16 Water temperature
17 Heat temperature
Failure 1:Over temperature 2:High humidity/sail switch circuit is open 3:Illegal level switch state 4:Unit
have reached 100% of bed life 5:Fill time out to low level 6:Water level dropped below level during
normal run 7:Fill time out from low to high level 8:Water level above high level time out 9:Water level has
18 not dropped below low level during an emptydrain 10:End of bed dring
19 Contactor number
20 Contactor Power 0:1000W 1:3000 2:5000W 3:6650W 4:8000W
1 Language Select
2 Set RH(Set Desired RH) or Desired % Output
3 High set point
4 Outside temperature high set point
5 Outside temperature low set point
6 Outside RH low set point
7 Run mode 1:Steam Gen 2:Manual Fill 3:Manual Drain 4:Unit stop
8 AQUASTAT
Bed life 0:500Hours 1:750Hours 2:1000Hours 3:1250Hours 4:1500Hours 5:1750Hours 6:2000Hours
9 7:2250Hours 8:2500Hours 9:3000Hours 10:No bed
Analog Output 10 Drain Freq 0:6Hours 1:12Hours 2:24Hours 3:48Hours 4:96Hours Read / Write
11 Drain time 0:1Minutes 1:5Minutes 2:10Minutes
12 Signal type 0:0-10V 1:0-5V 2:1.9-3.9V 3:4-20mA
13 PID_DIV
14 PID_PB
15 PID_SI
16 PID_DG
17 Modulating Fill Freq
18 Modulating Fill time
19 Water temperature compensate
20 Heat temperature compensate
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Table 48-1. LonWorks Variable List
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Physical Data, Capacities and Dimensional Drawings
K
E 1” Drain
Electrical
Supply
G
M
Knock-Out for
L
Humidistat
A Knock-Out for
H C Humidistat
H F
HC-6500, HC-6700
HC-6100 and HC-6300
and HC-6700DI
Inches mm Inches mm
"A"-Width 21-15/16 557 26 660
"B"-Height 32-1/16 814 56-3/18 1428
"C"-Depth 22-1/3 576 32-3/32 815
"D"-Drain - Back 20 508 29-3/16 748
"E" Drain - Side 9-1/8 232 11-1/2 293
"F"-Steam Discharge Tube 2-3/8 60 2-3/8 60
"G"-Steam Outlet - Side 7-1/2 190 9-1/2 241
"H"-Steam Outlet - Front 14-1/3 364 12-7/8 328
"J"-Supply Water - Bottom 1-27/32 47 1-7/8 47
"K"-Water Supply - Front 2-13/32 61 2-3/8 60
"L"-Electrical Supply - Side 18 457 22-1/16 560
"M"-Electrical Supply - Back 10-3/16 254 16-1/4 413
"Q"-Steam Dispersion Outlets — — 12-3/16 310
Water Supply Connection 3/8 compression fitting 10 1/2 compression fitting 12
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Physical Data, Capacities and Dimensional Drawings
Figure 135-1. Models HC-6500 and HC-6700 — Front, Side, Top Views
L
M
Electrical Supply
(Under Cabinet)
Water Supply
Port (Under E 1” Drain
Cabinet) (Under Cabinet)
K D
Q G A C
H F
Knock-Out
for Humidistat
Knock-Out
for Humidistat
J
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