Chapter 4, Controls, Chapter 5 – Sterlco MDB Series Dryers User Manual
Page 6: Operation, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, Chapter 8, Appendix

CHAPTER 4:
CONTROLS ........................................................ 26
4-1
Controller Descriptions ............................................................................................ 26
4-2
Operating the Dryer ................................................................................................. 26
4-3
DryPro Data Entry.................................................................................................... 28
4-4
Single Hopper Dryer Setup ...................................................................................... 28
4-5
Single Hopper Dryer Operation ................................................................................ 35
4-6
Program Upgrade Procedures ................................................................................. 41
PLC Program Upgrade .........................................................................................41
Dryer & Drying Hopper Faults .............................................................................................. 43
Alarm List ...........................................................................................................44
4-7
Multi-Hopper Dryer Control Operation ...................................................................... 45
CHAPTER 5:
OPERATION ....................................................... 47
5-1
Pre-Startup Checks ................................................................................................. 47
5-2
Startup ..................................................................................................................... 47
5-3
Shutdown ................................................................................................................ 48
CHAPTER 6:
OPERATION ....................................................... 49
6-1
Work Rules .............................................................................................................. 49
6-2
Servicing Process Air Filters .................................................................................... 49
6-3
Servicing the Dew Point Monitor .............................................................................. 52
6-4
Symptoms of Worn Desiccant .................................................................................. 52
6-5
Replacing Worn Desiccant ....................................................................................... 53
6-6
Replacing the Process Heater ................................................................................. 55
6-7
Replacing the Regeneration Heater ......................................................................... 56
CHAPTER 7:
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 57
Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor Errors ...................................59
CHAPTER 8:
APPENDIX .......................................................... 60
8-1
Technical Assistance ............................................................................................... 60
Parts and Service Department ...........................................................................60
Sales and Contracting Department ....................................................................60
8-2
Annex B Information ................................................................................................ 60
8-3
Parts Diagrams ........................................................................................................ 62
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