ＰＲＤ-Ｎ

PET RESIN DRYING SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Read this instruction manual before using the machine, and fully understand the contents
for actual use.

[ Warning ]
( Follow carefully in order to prevent injury or accident )

・ Before opening the manhole of the hopper, allow operation temperature of this machine
and a molding machine to decrease in advance, and shut OFF the power source.
Then stop the machine operation. Two or more workers provided with a scaffold should
perform this work, one for checking inside the manhole, and one for the work observation.
Wear safety goggles, a safety belt and support body with a life line to prevent faults.
Loosen the knob on the manhole and open it.
Before closing the manhole after the work, clean the sealing portion.
Tighten the knob nearest to the knobs again.
After the work, remove the scaffold and return to normal operation condition.

・ If the filter for material feed tank at the top of the hopper or dryer itself is mounting-on
injection machine type, each filter for drying, recycle, or transfer should be cleaned,
checked, maintained after securing a safety scaffold suitable for these works.

・ Pipes, hoses, and heaters inside the machine, and hoses between the machine and the
hopper increase in temperature during operation.
Do not touch with a bare hand.
Removal of a hose during operation is quite dangerous.
Make sure to insert each hose into end of each connection and tighten using hose clips.

・ If you try to work during breakdown of the machine, make sure to allow temperature to
decrease and stop the machine.
Then shut OFF the main breaker while taking care not to touch the charged section.
Especially if you want to check the heaters for drying and recycling, make sure to check
that their temperature has decreased.

[ Caution ]
( Follow carefully in order to prevent damage or breakdown of the machine or facilities)

・ Do not change the setting of protection devices such as the pressure switch and protector.

・ If freeze is anticipated in water, make sure to drain off water inside the air conditioner after
stopping operation.
INSTALLATION AND PIPING

The PET resin system consists essentially of a dehumidifying dryer with control, and a drying
hopper.

The required piping work includes:

- flexible duct hose piping for the drying air return lines and resin transport;
- air piping for the loader line;
- cooling water piping for the cooler;
- compressed air piping for the instrumentation.

Connect the drying air and air return lines to the dryer body, and hopper heater inlet and
exhaust port, using the supplied silicone hose.

Similarly, install the air piping and resin piping for the loader line, using the supplied flexible
hose.

Install cooling water piping to the cooling water inlet and outlet of the dryer body.

Install compressed air piping to the connection port (reducer valve with air filter) on top of the
hopper.

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY ELECTRIC WIRING

The wiring between the dryer and the drying hopper should be done after the equipment has
been installed.

Connect the primary three-phase power source to the terminals R, S, T and E on the terminal
board at the control panel of the dryer.

For the secondary wiring between the dryer and the hopper, connect the supplied wiring
materials to the respective terminal boards.

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TEST OPERATION

On completion of the piping and electric wiring installation, run a trial operation in accordance
with the following procedure:

1) Check that the required supply voltage is present across each pair of terminals R, S and T of
the dryer, and that there is no possibility of single phasing.
Ensure that the main breaker (ELB) in the control panel is OFF.
2) Remove the casing from the dryer to inspect the inside. Check each hose connection and
wiring for tightness and proper connection.
Ensure that the equipment and devices are free from damage.
3) Turn the main breaker (ELB) and breaker (CB) ON.
4) Set the power switch to ON, and check that power lamp is lit.
5) Set the start timer and all other switches to OFF, and set the temperature indicator/controller
to 0° C.
6) Check that the cooling water and compressed air are supplied.
7) Press the dryer start pushbutton ON, and check that the dryer operation lamp is lit.
Blowers Check the direction of rotation viewed from the rear side of the motor section.
If they rotate in the reverse direction, exchange any two of the power wires to terminals R, S
and T to correct the rotating direction.
8) Check the rotating direction of the motors of the dryer process blower and regeneration
blower.

9) Put the dryer into operation, and manually inspect the outlet temperature of the regeneration
air.
10) Set the drying temperature controller to 100°C.
Check that the temperature indication on the temperature indicator/controller is increasing,
and that the (hopper) outlet side of the process heater on the drying hopper is hot.
11) Set the transport power switch to ON, and ensure that the transport power lamp is lit.
Verify that the direction of rotation of the transport blower is correct, and that air is sucked in
from the material inlet.
12) The power circuits have now been fully checked. For confirmation purposes, check that the
electric current of each blower does not exceed the rated maximum current.

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CHECK OF ALARM CIRCUIT OPERATION

1) Dryer overload
Manually operate each of the thermal overload relays (THR 1 and 2) in the control panel,
and check that each alarm lamp is lit and the alarm buzzer sounds.
To reset the alarm, return the thermal overload relay to the original position and press the
reset pushbutton.
2) Dryer overheat

Gradually lower the setting of each of the thermostats (THS 1 and 2) in the dryer and
hopper heater section, and check that each alarm lamp is lit and the alarm buzzer sounds.

3) Transport overload
Manually operate the thermal overload relay (THR 3) in the control panel, and check that the
loader alarm lamp is lit and alarm the buzzer sounds.
To reset the alarm, return the thermal overload relay to the original position and press the
reset pushbutton.

TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
TIC: Drying Temperature Indicator/Controller
This sets and indicates the drying temperature.
Set to the desired temperature. The instrument indicates the drying hopper inlet
temperature.
THS 1: Drying Heater Thermostat
This protects the process heater from overheating.
The default setting is 170° C.
THS 2: Regeneration Heater Thermostat
This protects the regeneration heater from overheating.
The default setting is 280° C.
TC: Regeneration Temperature Controller
This protects the regeneration heater from overheating.
The recommended setting is 200 - 250° C.

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TIMER SETTING

TR O: Start timer
This timer is for timed start control of the dryer. This timer is on the control panel. To load the
drying hopper with resin, set the loader switch to ON. Loading will be performed until the
drying hopper is full.
Afterwards, automatic replenishment will be performed when the amount of resin in the
hopper goes below the predetermined level. Since loading is performed regardless of the
timed operation, set the loader switch to OFF when loading is not necessary.
TR1: Timer for heater cooling after stop
(Default factory setting is 5 min)
This timer keeps the blowers on after the dryer has been stopped, to cool the process and
regeneration heaters.
TR2: Desiccant unit rotation wait time
(Default factory setting is 10 min)
This timer controls the duration of the waiting period for the desiccant unit rotation.
TR3: Timer for resin suction
(Default factory setting is 45 sec)
This timer checks the resin transport time.
TR4: Timer for loader discharge wait time
(Default factory setting is 5 sec)
This timer sets the maximum waiting time between completion of transport, and discharge of
resin into the drying hopper.
TR5: Timer for transported resin discharge time
(Default factory setting is 20 sec)
This timer sets the time for discharge of the transported resin.

CLEANING OF FILTERS

The process filter and loader filter are fitted with a differential pressure switch for fault detection.
Cleaning of these filters is recommended at regular intervals (once every 2 to 3 days).
Cleaning of the regeneration filter is recommended once every week.

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 CORRECTIVE MAINTENACE

SYSTEM AS A WHOLE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Power is not supplied Supply power

Entire system does Main breaker (ELB) is OFF Turn breaker ON

not work
One of primary power phases is
Check primary power wiring
open, or wiring is faulty

DRYER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Breaker is OFF Turn breaker ON

Remove cause of overload, then

Thermal overload relay is tripped
Blower does not reset relay
rotate
Blower defective Repair or replace blower

Break or poor electrical contact at Repair, clean or replace contact

terminal and/or wiring

Thermostat malfunction Replace thermostat

Thermostat setting too low Increase temperature setting

Magnetic contactor for heater

Replace contactor
defective

Break in heater Replace contactor

Temperature does
Heater connection defective Check connection and repair
not rise

Temperature sensor defective Replace sensor

Temperature indicator/controller
Replace TIC
defective

TIC setting too low Increase temperature setting

Air rate too high Adjust to proper rate

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TIC: Temperature Indicator/Controller

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

TIC defective Repair or replace TIC

Sensor defective Replace sensor

Temperature does
not decrease
Cooling water is not passed Pass cooling water
Adjust to proper rate. If blower is
Air rate is too low
defective, troubleshoot and repair

Temperature is not TIC defective Replace TIC

controlled to set
value Sensor defective Replace sensor
(fluctuating
temperature) Sensor connection defective Inspect connections

Blower defective Repair or replace blower

Air rate too low or
high
Filter blocked Repair or clean filter

Inadequate air rate Adjust to proper rate

Regeneration heater defective Repair or replace heater

Repair or replace regeneration

Low regeneration air rate
blower

Filter blocked Clean filter

Desiccant unit rotor not rotating

Repair drive motor
Dew point does properly
not lower
Air leaking from piping Find leak and repair

Air leaking from drying hopper Find leak and repair

Cooling water not passed or high

Inspect cooling water system
inlet temperature
Cooling coil blocked or
Clean coil
contaminated

Desiccant unit rotor worn down Replace rotor

Blower defective Repair or replace blower

Desiccant unit drive motor or

Abnormal sound Repair or replace component
speed reducer defective
Inclusion of foreign material in
Clean blower
blower

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LOADER

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY

Breaker is OFF Turn breaker ON

Magnetic contactor defective Replace contactor

Blower does not Remove any causes such as

Thermal overload relay tripped
operate foreign material, then reset relay

Transport will be restarted when

Drying hopper is full
resin level in hopper goes down

Drying hopper upper level detector Check operation of level switch,

switch defective and repair or replace switch

Air leaking from piping Find leak and repair

Blower defective Repair or replace blower

Discharge damper does not open Check operation of discharge

and close properly damper, and repair or replace
Reduced transport
capacity Secondary air not properly
Adjust secondary air
adjusted

Check filter unit and loader tank

Filter blocked
filter, and clean or replace

Inadequate timer setting Adjust timer setting

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 PREVENTIVE MAINTENACE LIST

FOR DEHUMIDIFYING DRYER

CHECK INTERVAL CHECK ITEM

Inspect the dryer for abnormal sounds and vibration.

Inspect each blower motor for overheating and abnormal sound.

Clean the process, regeneration and loader filter cases, by removing

resin particles and dust collected on the filter.
Determine the cleaning interval from the accumulation conditions of
resin particles and dust on the filter.
Remove the wire-net filter from the loader tank on top of the drying
Daily
hopper, and clean the filter of resin particles and dust.
Determine the cleaning interval from the deposition conditions of resin
particles and dust.

Inspect the cooling water line for normal water passage and leaking.

Inspect the compressed air supply for normal pressure and leaking.

Drain off the filter for compressed air.

Inspect the temperature indicator/controller for agreement between the

temperature setting and the indication.
Inspect the piping connections inside and outside of the system for
loosening and leaks.
Weekly
Inspect each heater for normal operation.

Inspect the upper level switch mounted on the drying hopper for normal
operation.
Inspect the electrical connections on the control panel and at equipment
terminals for loosening and any signs of abnormal conditions.

Inspect the thermal overload relay for the motors for normal operation.

Inspect the thermostats for normal operation (the alarm lamp should lit
and the alarm buzzer should sound when the temperature setting on the
Monthly thermostats THS1 and THS2 is decreased).
Inspect the solenoid valve for normal operation (loader damper
operation).

Inspect the blower and heater mounting bolts for loosening.

Inspect the desiccant unit for normal rotation.

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CHECK INTERVAL CHECK ITEM

Inspect the dehumidified air from the dryer for low dew point.

Inspect the dry air (dehumidified air) for normal flow rate.
Once every 3
months
Inspect the inter-unit hose connections for damage.

Inspect the filter elements for damage.

Inspect the rotor of the desiccant unit for contamination.

Once every 6
months Inspect the motor and speed reducer for the desiccant unit for normal
conditions.

Remove contamination from the air cooler.

Once a year
Inspect the contacts of the magnetic contactors and relays in the control
panel for damage.

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 ご注意

冷却水のストレーナーは定期的に
清掃して下さい。

推奨点検周期： １週間に一回

ＣＡＵＴＩＯＮ

Ｃlean the strainer periodically.

If it the clogged up, it will become the cause
of failure of the equipment.
The recommend check period is once per a week.
 注意

温調計 “ＡＬＭ（アラーム）”表 示 について

本 装 置 において温 調 計 のＡＬＭ（アラーム）出 力 はヒーター制 御 用 出 力

（乾 燥 ヒーターのサブ側 ）として使 用 しております。

従 いまして、ＡＬＭランプ表 示 はヒーターの動 作 を表 示 しております。

ＡＬＭ設 定 値 は＋２℃又 はー２℃に設 定 して下 さい。

ＮＯＴＥ
Concerning the indication of the ALM(Alarm) lamp for the temperature controller.

In this system, output of the ALM(alarm) is used for the output of the

heater Controller (Sub-heater of the process heaer).

So the indication of the ALM (Alarm) ｌamp indicates that the heater

Please set the ALM set-value for ＋２℃ or –２℃・

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CAPACITANCE TYPE LEVEL SWITCH

USER MANUAL

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

•Please read this manual prior to installation and use of the instrument, and keep it readily
available for your use.
• Please take adequate precautionary measures to prevent subsequent accidents or damages
from occurring in case of the instrument failure.
• Please do not use the instrument under the circumstances involving a human fatality.

Safety Precautions
The manual shows the following two marks to be observed in order for you
to operate the instrument safely and efficiently.
Mark Meaning

Warning “ Incorrect handling may result in a fatal or serious injury accident ”

Caution “ Incorrect handling may result in a human injury or physical damage ”

CONTENT
1. Standard Specifications ········································································ 2
2. General Drawings ··············································································· 2
3. Installation ························································································· 3
4. Connection ························································································ 4
5. Connection of Special Co-axial Cable ······················································ 5
6. Sensitivity And Delay Time Adjustment ··············································· 5 – 7
7. Adjustment due to Alteration of Special Co-axial Cable Length 7–8
8. Periodical Maintenance ········································································ 9
9. Block Diagram ···················································································· 9
10. Type Designation ···············································································10

KTC-01-E121121ah
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1. Standard Specifications
Power Source : 105VAC / 210VAC ±10 50/60Hz
Power Consumption : 4.5VA
Output Contact : SPDT×1
Contact Capacity : 250VAC 10A 30VDC 10A (Resistance load)
*Minimum current load 100mA (24VDC)
Stable Detection Range : 1. High sensitivity : 0.5 – 20pF
2. Standard sensitivity : 2 – 50pF
3. Low sensitivity : 20 – 1,000pF
4. Ultra-low sensitivity : 5 – 35Ω
Allowable Temperature (Amplifier) : −25°C – +60°C (No Condensation or Freeze required)
Allowable Temperature (Electrode) : −25°C – +80°C (No Condensation or Freeze required)
Allowable Pressure (Electrode) : 0.98MPa (10kgf/cm2)
Allowable Lopsided Load (Electrode) : Load at tip (L=250) 1kN (100kg)
Vibration : 2.0mm 600 – 3,600/min. In all directions for 3 hours
Impact Shock : Electrode : 98m/s 2 (10G)
Enclosure Rating : IP67

*Specification for DC power source (option) [ 24VDC±1V, Ripple (p-p) < 1%, Negative grounding ]

2. General Drawings
[ Table-1 Parts name ]
about 170 250
No. Parts Name Material Q'TY
100 50 100
R1 1 Housing ADC 1
Φ21.7

Φ18

Φ12

2 Process 304SS 1
Connection
Φ114

3 Earth Electrode 304SS 1

4 Insulator Polyacetal 1
2 3 4 5 5 Main Electrode 304SS 1
G 3/4 1
[ Fig-1 Outline dimensions of standard probe on both built-in and remote model ]

2-Φ7

2-Φ6
140

120

180
194

180
160

35 35 45 35
35 35 25 20 40
110 80
85
130
3-Φ19 3 - G 1/2
[ Fig-2 Outline dimensions of indoor remote control model ] [ Fig-3 Outline dimensions of outdoor remote model ]

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3. Installation
3-1. Securely fix the detecting electrode onto the tank with a flange or by screwing.
3-2. Select the appropriate location spot to prevent the instrument from vibration or high ambient temperature.
3-3. The earthing electrode should protrude at least 10mm inside the tank.

3-4. Never put dirt, dust, moisture or water drops into the housing.

3-5. The earthing electrode should be electrically shorted with the tank wall.

3-6. On the insulated model, a TEFLON sheath composes a part of the probe. Install the probe fixed with the
sheath as it is with the TEFLON sheath.

3-7. Special caution should be taken on the TEFLON coated electrode surface or TEFLON sheath type electrode
surface to avoid any damage. Scratch or crack may cause failures.

3-8. Fasten the lid tightly after the wiring and or calibration.

〈 Good examples 〉 〈 Bad examples 〉

Rod type
Horizontal
mounting
10mm or more

Flat type

10mm or more

Rod or
Wire type
Vertical
mounting
10mm or more

[ Fig-4 Installation examples ]

●Fasten the lid of housing and a plug of conduit tightly to prevent invasion of water.
The water invasion may damage the instrument.
Caution ●Never use the unit as scaffold or suspend on it. These conducts may cause damage to the unit.
●Install the instrument correctly following the manual. Incorrect installation may cause damage to the
instrument.

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4. Connection
4-1. Use either AC105V±10% or AC210V±10% as the instrument power source.

4-2. After a connection work, complete sealing on the cable gland, and securely fasten the housing lid in order to
prevent dust or water.

4-3. Incase of a remote model, combine a probe with a remote control module (Amplifier) with the same serial
number as that of the control module.

4-4. The remote amplifier is factory calibrated with a combination of the attached co-axial cable in specified
length. Do not change the length of cable by cutting off or extending.

N TYPE-AL
OCO D
PIC
Terminals Specified in
SENSITIVITY ADJ
50
DC power source (Option)
SER. NO. 60 40

INDICATOR
70
30
Power Sourse

20
80

SENSITIVITY-CLASS

DC24V 0V

10
90

H L
DELAY COARSE

OUT PUT POWER SOURCE

NO COM NC 210V 105V AC0V

Not Power
In Use Source
*Negative grounding

Output Contact Power Source

[ Fig-5 Built-in model ]

SENSITIVITY ADJ 60
50 40
30
70

PICOCON INDICATOR
20
80

10
90

AL(SEPARATED)TYPE H L

DELAY Terminals Specified in

Detection Probe DC power source (Option)
COARSE Power Sourse
SER. NO. E P E
DC24V 0V E P
SENSITIVITY-CLASS

Amplifier
OUT PUT POWER SOURCE PROBE

NO COM NC 210V 105V AC0V E P

Not Power
In Use Source
*Negative grounding
Shielded cable
RG63B/U
(External diameter10.5Φ)

Output Contact Power Source

[ Fig-6 Remote model ]

●Supply the power source with specified voltage and frequency. The instrument may be damaged if
the voltage exceeds the specified rate or frequency.
Caution
●Wiring should be done correctly according to a manual. Confirm that there is no error in wiring
before use. Incorrect wiring may cause damage to the instrument.

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5. Connection of Special Co-axial Cable
5-1. Process both ends of the cable as shown below. 5
*Crimping terminals are not attached. 15 15
P terminal (core)
Insulator
[ Fig-7 Special co-axial cable ]
E terminal (braided shield)

5-2. The special co-axial cable should be directly and firmly connected to the terminals on the probe and
amplifier (Do not use conjunction terminals halfway between the two).
5-2-1. Place the cable on an E terminal attachment and fix it by a cross arm brace with screws.

5-2-2. Fix the crimping terminal of core wire on the P terminal.

* Be careful not to touch fibers of the braided shield to P terminal. Otherwise, it continuously activates a
built-in relay (output generated) and causes failures.
Cross arm brace
Fix on the attachment
by screws

Special co-axial cable

P terminal

E terminal attachment

[ Fig-8 Details of the terminal block ]

6. Sensitivity And Delay Time Adjustment

6-1. Sensitivity adjustment
(This section describes the adjustment for sensitivity 1, 2 and 3. Refer to section 6-2 in page 6 as for sensitivity 4)
6-1-1. Caution in sensitivity adjustment.
6-1-1-a ) It is necessary to adjust the sensitivity depending on the characteristics of the object to be
measured or the installation conditions. Adjust the sensitivity under the worst conditions like the
smallest specific gravity or the driest materials.

6-1-2-b) To differentiate a liquid of lower specific dielectric constant such as air (empty) and a higher liquid
substance (full), set the interface sensitivity to the higher dielectric constant. The output will close
when the higher liquid touches the probe. (At ON connection : NO−COM will close, NC−COM will
open).
6-1-3-c) The sensitivity adjustment dial can be set on from L to H (0 – 100)
L means the lowest and H means the highest sensitivity. DIP switch
(for coarse adjustment)

TYPE-AL
Pilot lamp
OCO
N D SENSITIVITY ADJ 60
50 40
PIC
30
70

Sensitivity Delay time PICOCON INDICATOR

20
80

adjustment dial adjustment

10
90

SER. NO.
SENSITIVITY ADJ
60
50 40
30 variable resister
AL(SEPARATED)TYPE H L
Sensitivity
70
INDICATOR
DELAY adjustment dial
20
80

SENSITIVITY-CLASS
10
90

H L
COARSE
DELAY COARSE SER. NO.
Pilot lamp Coarse trimmer
SENSITIVITY-CLASS

Delay time NO
OUT PUT

COM NC
POWER SOURCE

210V 105V AC0V

adjustment Coarse trimmer
variable resister NO
OUT PUT

COM
POWER SOURCE

NC 210V 105V AC0V E

PROBE

[ Fig-9 Built-in amplifier ]

[ Fig-10 Remote amplifier ]

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6-1-2. Make the tank empty.

100mm or More

Object
100mm or More

Object

[ Fig-11 empty ]

6-1-3. Rotate the sensitivity adjustment dial from L to H.

6-1-4. Note the point on a scale where the pilot lamp turns on, then go to section 6-1-6. If the lamp cannot
turn on or lights up at the point below 30, go to section 6-1-5.

Lighting up point : at

6-1.5. Please adjust a coarse trimmer dial with small minus screwdriver in case of the following conditions.
1. The pilot lamp cannot be turned on, even after rotating the dial from L to H on a empty tank.

2. The lighting point is below 30

The coarse trimmer can rotates endlessly clockwise or counterclockwise. It comes back to the
initial position after a rotation. You need not rotate it many times.

6-1-5-a) Set the sensitivity dial at 90 for the built-in model (at 80 for the remote model). Set it at 80 for wire
type probes regardless it is the built-in model or remote one.

6-1-5-b) Set the coarse trimmer at the point where the lamp starts lighting up, rotating the trimmer
clockwise.

6-1-6. Fill the tank with the substance until the probe can be submerged.

●Vertical mounting:
A detection probe of over 100mm
long should be submerged in a
substance at least 100 to 150mm
from the tip of probe.

As for a detection probe of not

Main over 100mm long, the detection
Electrode probe should be full submerged.
●Horizontal mounting:
until the electrode is
completely immersed.

[ Fig-12 Filled ]

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 6-1-7. Note the point where the lamp turns dark, rotating the sensitivity dial clockwise to L in the conditions
stated in section 6-1-6 (filled).

Turning dark point : at

6-1-8. Set the sensitivity dial at the medium of the two values gotten from section 6-1-4 and 6-1-7.
If the lamp cannot turn dark even to L (lowest point), then set the dial at L. Setting is now completed.

6-2. Sensitivity 4 sensitivity adjustment ( detect range 5 – 35Ω)

6-2-1. Never touch or adjust the coarse trimmer !!

6-2-2. Turn the sensitivity adjustment dial from L to H while the tank is empty. The pilot lamp will not light.

6-2-3. Fill the tank with substance until the detection probe can be thoroughly immersed referring to Fig-12.

6-2-4. Keeping the conditions of tank as in above description, rotate the sensitivity dial to H to find out the
point where the lamp lights up.

6-2-5. Rotate the dial to H by further 2 notches from the point gotten in above procedure. Then setting is
now completed. (e.g. A lamp lights up at 30 then set the dial at 34 : one notch is equivalent to the
value of two)

6-3. Delay time adjustment

You can set delay time on activating the output relay up to 10 seconds from detection (A lamp will turn on
when an instrument catches substances, regardless setting delay time) Delay time can be continuously set
by a built- in variable resistor at required time up to 10 seconds.
When the time contacted to the liquid is shorter than the present delay time, the output relay dose not work.

7. Adjustment for Alteration of Special Co-axial Cable Length

7-1. Use the co-axial cable with the same length as specified in the last meeting. Changing the length, in
principle, will require you to send the instrument back to us and readjust it in our factory. If it is necessary to
change the length a little bit, readjust the instrument following the procedure below.

7-2. Readjustment must be made, rotating the coarse trimmer with a small minus screwdriver. The coarse
trimmer can rotate endlessly clockwise or counterclockwise. It will come back to the initial position after a
rotation.
You need not rotate it many times.

7-3. Make the tank empty or separate the probe at least 100mm from the substance.

7-4. If the lamp does not light up brightly by setting the marker of the sensitivity dial at 80, then go to section 7-5.
Go to section 7-6 when the lamp lights up brightly by setting the marker within 0−80 or when the lamp does
not turn dark by setting the marker to 0 (zero).

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7-5. In case the lamp does not light up brightly by setting the marker of the sensitivity dial to 80

7-5-1. Set the marker of the sensitivity dial to 80 and figure out the point where the lamp starts lighting up
brightly, rotating the coarse trimmer clockwise.

7-5-2. Go back to section 6-1 and make a readjustment after the procedure above is completed. If the lamp
cannot turn brightly by rotating the trimmer, turn on the dip switch in turn to a smaller numeric value
until the lamp lights up brightly. Then go back to section 7-5-1 to carry out the readjustment.

* The dip switch is made up of 4 digit switches shown in Fig-13. A combination of the four switches
activated can produce 0 –16 variations. When all four switches are OFF ( = 0 ), the value becomes
minimum, and when all of them are ON (=16), it will be maximum.

4 3 2 1
Shows Switch OFF Shows Switch ON
Digit switch

[ Fig-13 Details of the dip switch ( for coarse sensitivity adjustment ) ]

7-6. In case the lamp lights up by setting the marker within 0 – 80, or when the lamp does not go dark by setting
the marker at 0 (zero).

7-6-1. Setting the marker of the sensitivity dial to 80, figure out the point where the lamp starts changing
from dark to brighty by rotating the coarse trimmer clockwise.

7-6-2. Go back to section "6-1. Sensitivity Adjustment" and make a readjustment after the procedure above
is completed. If the lamp cannot go dark by rotating the trimmer, turn on the dip switch in turn to a
bigger numeric value until the lamp turns dark. If you can define the proper dip switch positions, then
go one step back to the previous procedure and readjust the sensitivity as described in section 7-6-1.

DIP switch
(for coarse adjustment)

Pilot lamp
SENSITIVITY ADJ 60
50 40
30
70

PICOCON INDICATOR
20
80

Delay time setting

10
90

AL(SEPARATED)TYPE
Sensitivity
H L
variable resister
DELAY adjustment dial
COARSE
SER. NO.

SENSITIVITY-CLASS
Coarse trimmer

OUT PUT POWER SOURCE PROBE

NO COM NC 210V 105V AC0V E P

[ Fig-14 ]

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8. Periodical Maintenance Please check the maintenance items as listed on the Table-2 below.

Warning ●When you start a manual check, be sure to turn off the power before your work.
If not, you may get a lethal electric shock.

[ Table-2 ]

Maintenance Menu
Name Check Menu Check Point Method Criteria Frequency
Deformation No misaligned, crack,
General Visual Once/Week
or Scratch pinhole, deformation
Surface
Equipment General

Corrosion General Visual & Hand touch No effective corrosion Once/Month

Bolts & Loose &
Bolts & Nuts Visual & Hand touch Tightened Once/Month
Nuts Misaligned
Housing & No corrosion & No corrosion &
General Visual Once/Month
Internal Condensation condensation
Visual, Hand touch No abnormal noise,
General Operation General Once/Week
& Listening vibration
Insulation resistance
Insulation Between Main & Earth measurement by tester, etc. Insulation resistance
Probe Only Once/Month
Resistance Electrodes ( make sure to remove the more than 100M Ω
amplifier prior to measurement )
Insulation Between P and E Insulation resistance Insulation resistance
Once/Month
Resistance terminals measurement by tester, etc. more than 100M Ω
Special
Co-Axial Short-circuit one side of
Cable Only Conductivity the P/E terminal, then Verification of conductivity by
Should be conductive Once/Month
Measurement measure conductivity tester, etc
on another side.
The pilot lamp get bright.
Check a pilot lamp get bright,
Sensitivity of ( If not, then adjust
Amplifier turning the dial L to H when Once/Week
Operation the sensitivity following to
the tank is empty
Amplifier this manual )
When Pilot Lamp is on, Check The Contact is
Operation of Output
Proceed a Check Close on Operation Once/Week
Output Contact Contact
Shown Right With a Multimeter

9. Block Diagram 50/60Hz

210V
Power AC-DC
Stabilizer Convertor 105V
Circuit
AC0V

NO
Electrode Oscillator Detection Booster CR-delay Booster Relay
Circuit Amp Circuit Amp Circuit COM
NC
Indicator
Circuit

[ Fig-15 Built-in model ]

50/60Hz
Detection
Probe Amplifier 210V
Power AC-DC
Stabilizer Convertor 105V
Circuit
AC0V

NO
Detection Booster CR-delay Booster Relay
Electrode Oscillator Circuit Amp Circuit Amp Circuit COM
NC
P P
Indicator
E E Circuit
[ Fig-16 Remote model ]

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10. Type Designation
[ Table-3 Type Designation ]

ALN−□□□−□□
Heat Blank. Standard
H . Heat-resistant

Class of the sensitivity

1. High sensitivity
2. Standard sensitivity
3. Low sensitivity
4. Ultralow sensitivity

Length of the detecting electrode

1. Up to 250 (mm)
2. 251 – 500 (mm)
3. 501 – 1000 (mm)
4. 1001 – 2000 (mm)
5. Others

Eletrode type
1. Uncovered rod shape
2. Covered rod shape
3. Flat
4. Wire
5. Others

Instrument construction
1. Built-in construction
2. Remote construction ( Amplifier for indoor use )
3. Remote construction ( Amplifier for outdoor use )

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