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PG PLUS RACK + ZERO AIR

& GC PLUS RACK USER MANUAL

www.vicidbs.com

Version 2.00.0000

8.1.4. Third Row - Hydrogen Flow

This row displays the current quantity of hydrogen being produced. Each point represents about 10 % of 
maximum capacity. 
This graph also indicates approximately how much hydrogen is being consumed by the connected 
equipment.

Note: Only the last point on the flow graph will flash. This indicates that the 

generator is producing at maximum capacity. During normal operation, this should not 

be the case, as it indicates that the consumption is near the maximum limit, and the 

unit may shut down if consumption increases further. Maximum flow is normal when 

the unit is building up pressure.

8.1.5. Fourth Row - Water Quality

This graph shows the quality of the water. With more than 3 points illuminated, water quality is good. If only 
3 or less points are illuminated, the conductivity of the water is around 10µS (pre-alarm level). If only 1 or no 
point is illuminated, the conductivity of the water is equal to or greater than 15µS (alarm). The generator will 
shut down.

8.1.6. Start/Stop-Reset Button

The 

Start/Stop

 button places the generator in normal operating mode from “Standby” and vice-versa. It is 

also used to re-start the unit following an alarm. When the problem leading to the alarm has been resolved, 
the generator must be reset using the “Reset” button, and then can be started by pressing the “Start/Stop” 

button. 

8.1.7. Exit-Menu Button

“Exit” returns to previous display. 
“Exit” confirms a selected parameter e.g. YES/NO

Summary of Contents for DB-FH-1800 Zero Air

Page 1: ...icidbs com VICI AG INTERNATIONAL Parkstrasse 2 CH 6214 Schenkon Switzerland tel 41 41 925 6200 fax 41 41 925 6201 web www vicidbs com APPLICABLE MODELS This manual is applicable to the following model...

Page 2: ...TIONS 12 5 1 1 Part Numbers 12 5 1 2 Remote Connections I O Board 12 5 1 3 Cascading 13 5 1 4 Auto Refill Option 14 6 THE UNIT 14 6 1 FRONT VIEW 14 6 1 1 PG Plus Rack H2 Only Model 14 6 1 2 PG Plus Ra...

Page 3: ...ton 31 8 1 7 Exit Menu Button 31 8 2 MENU STRUCTURE 32 8 3 CONFIGURE PARAMETERS 33 34 8 4 DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY 34 8 5 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 35 9 OPERATION ZERO AIR PART 35 9 1 CONNECT POWER AND START UNIT 3...

Page 4: ...graphics VICI Gig Harbor Group Error code implemented spare part list corrected minor correction VICI DBS 2 01 0000 May 3 2021 Typing error between PG and NM new spare parts list VICI DBS 2 INTRODUCT...

Page 5: ...area Oxidant material Caution is necessary due to the presence of oxidant material WEEE symbol When discard this product it must be sent to separate collection facilities for recovery and recycling Fu...

Page 6: ...io or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or re...

Page 7: ...25 C 1 M cm 25 C ASTM II Recommended 0 2 S cm 25 C 5 M cm 25 C ASTM II External water tank liters External 10 liter bottle and internal pump Safety Automatic shut down internal external hydrogen leak...

Page 8: ...0 cc min Cell PN DB CELL MU2 4 2 ZERO AIR OPTION DB FH 1800 or DB FT 1800 DB FH 5000 or DB FT 5000 Flow mL min 1800 5000 Purity hydrocarbons CO 0 1 ppm Inlet pressure barg psig 4 5 to 10 65 to 145 Inl...

Page 9: ...ure barg psig 1 15 drop from inlet Max HC in 100 ppm Max CO in 50 ppm Technology Platinum catalyst LED indicators Power on off system ready errors Warm up time minutes 45 Electrical supply 110 120V 60...

Page 10: ...r pure distilled water is the only liquid which will come into contact with the cell As this is consumed it must be refilled from time to time as required The hydrogen is passing the hydrogen water se...

Page 11: ...ION Refill Valve Replacing Inlet Pump for H2 O pressurized lines DB RH200 020 5 1 2 Remote Connections I O Board The hydrogen generators are fitted with an optional remote control feature which allows...

Page 12: ...xed to 10 3 bars This mode allows up to 10 generators in a cascading group How does cascading work The communication of the generators is done via the RS 485 Interface For a correct communication each...

Page 13: ...erator to a pressurized deionizer water line A maximum pressure of 4 5bar is allowed 6 THE UNIT 6 1 FRONT VIEW 6 1 1 PG Plus Rack H2 Only Model Touchscreen Display Easy access to the internal water ta...

Page 14: ...ro Air Air Information Display Air Outlet Pressure Gauge Air Outlet Pressure Regulator Air On Off Switch Service Indicator 6 2 BACK VIEW 6 2 1 PG Plus Rack H2 Only Model H2 Outlet H2 Outlet Relief Val...

Page 15: ...Plus Rack H2 Zero Air Model H2 Outlet H2 Outlet Relief Valve IO Board Option External Water Tank Inlet 110 230 V Inlet REMOVE PLUG BEFORE USE USE CORRECT FUSE Compressed Air Inlet Zero Air Outlet 6 2...

Page 16: ...16 PG PLUS RACK ZERO AIR GC PLUS RACK USER MANUAL www vicidbs com Version 2 00 0000 6 3 TOP VIEW...

Page 17: ...e No free acids or alkalines are used Deionized or pure distilled water is the only liquid which will come into contact with the cell As this is consumed it must be refilled from time to time as requi...

Page 18: ...RE TUBES DB H200 034 System Schematic no Date Created Checked Released THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION WHICH IT CONTAINS SHALL NOT BE USED EXPLOITED OR SOLD AND SHALL NOT BE REVEALED OR DISCLOSED TO...

Page 19: ...L DB RH200 026 DB RH200 027 DB 10424 CHECK VALVE DB 10640 OUTLET FILTER DB 10641 6 5 2 Electronics System Schematic no Date Created Checked Released THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION WHICH IT CONTAINS...

Page 20: ...00 600 POWER INLET DB H200 045 POWER SUPPLY DB PH200 003 DB PH200 004 I O BOARD DB 10155 DISPLAY BOARD DB 10648 DISPLAY MEMBRANE DB H200 042 PG PLUS RACK MODEL MAIN BOARD INLET FAN OUTLET FAN 100 DB R...

Page 21: ...6 DB H200 040 DB RH200 001 5000 10000 15000 Date Created Checked Released THIS DOCUMENT AND THE INFORMATION WHICH IT CONTAINS SHALL NOT BE USED EXPLOITED OR SOLD AND SHALL NOT BE REVEALED OR DISCLOSED...

Page 22: ...TH FLEXIBLE TUBING 1 1 POWER CABLE 1 1 1 7 3 PLACING THE GENERATOR The hydrogen generator must be placed on a flat level vibration and shock free surface Do not place the generator near a heat source...

Page 23: ...The set voltage is indicated in the white square Use only 240 V AC or 120 V AC settings and change fuses if needed Turn off the instrument before changing the voltage or fuse To change the voltage or...

Page 24: ...a stainless steel or brass Swagelok connector Teflon connectors are not suitable The pressure at this port is adjusted and shown on the display The hydrogen relief port at the rear of the unit shall b...

Page 25: ...1 2 1 The pressure must be between 4 5 to 10 bar 65 to 160 psig The AIR OUT is a 1 8 Swagelok connector 7 6 INITIAL START UP 7 6 1 Filling the Water Tank The water tank is external Fill the tank with...

Page 26: ...ee end of the T fastener through one of the small holes at the edge of the cover holder red circle until it is securely fastened The bag should not block the outlet at the bottom of the tank Once in p...

Page 27: ...start the hydrogen flow button will illuminate When it is ready the button will change color and the following screen will appear Press Menu to select the correct submenu to set the pressure Pressure...

Page 28: ...to your GC or application Once done press Open The hydrogen will go through the outlet and the pressure will rise until it reaches the selected pressure Once reached the generator will show Normal Flo...

Page 29: ...tton is OFF At this point make sure that you have connected the Air outlet to your GC or other application At least make sure you have a restriction and that the outlet is not fully open Once the ON O...

Page 30: ...es the following information 8 1 2 First Row Status Information The first row shows the current status of the generator The information can be divided into 3 groups Information Displays normal operati...

Page 31: ...hen the unit is building up pressure 8 1 5 Fourth Row Water Quality This graph shows the quality of the water With more than 3 points illuminated water quality is good If only 3 or less points are ill...

Page 32: ...arm list Exit Diagnostics Scroll Special Functions Select Exit Prod Tot 10000 scm Oper time 100 H W Quality 2 5 uS Int Press 11 Bar Cell Volt 3 6 V Cell Curr 33 A PS Temp 40 C Cell Vpeak 3 8 V PS Temp...

Page 33: ...of an alarm ON OFF ON Cascading Mode Sets the cascading mode see cascading for more details None Normal Ext P control None N Gen H2 in Cascading Sets the number of generators in the cascading chain 1...

Page 34: ...ON The Low Pressure Alarm will never activate if the Low Pressure Error is set to 100 After resetting the default value make sure that the auto refill is set to ON again 8 4 DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY SELECTI...

Page 35: ...s in standby mode Flow test This functions sets the outlet valve to provide a certain flow adjustable from 0 to 100 of maximum flow Important This function will only work if the generator is in standb...

Page 36: ...nal pressure point and holds pressure Some H2 is used to re generate the dryer system Information Reaching External Pressure Device producing H2 and increasing pressure to the internal set pressure H2...

Page 37: ...ture on the main board reaches 70 C Alarm Check to make sure all fans are working and air stream is not blocked Dryer Failure Communication failure between dryer module and main board Alarm Check cabl...

Page 38: ...maximum Blinking 1Hz OFF OFF Warm Up mode 3 to 40 minutes minimum Blinking 1Hz OFF OFF System fault catalyst temperature is low at the 40 min checkpoint OFF OFF ON Operation Normal device operation O...

Page 39: ...6 months or earlier if required Replace the water filter inside the external tank every 3 years PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION DB H200 031 Deionizer bags pack of 2 DB 10429 3 year maintenance kit for PG Rack...

Page 40: ...the following parts Replacement cartridge for coalescent filter AF20 4pcs 11 2 3 Three Year Catalyst Replacement Kit A 3 year catalyst replacement kit is available as a spare part The catalyst must be...

Page 41: ...cement If unit has been powered recently and catalyst is hot turn off the power DO NOT turn off the air at the same time Remove the outlet connection and allow the outlet air to flow freely for two ho...

Page 42: ...r to health risks of explosion fire risks for the environment Please indicate the chemical formula and name of the gases or substances that have been in contact with the product Biological explosive o...

Page 43: ...cking material The generator should be transported in an upright position this warning should be marked at the outside of the shipping box IMPORTANT The manufacturer reserves the right to change or mo...

Page 44: ...ation DB RH200 002 Internal cables Rack NM PG plus H2 DB RH200 003 Water flow sensor Rack FID S FID T DB RH200 004 Filling water pump for external water tank RACK FID S and FID T DB RH200 005 Circulat...

Page 45: ...e kit restriction tubing for PG Plus generator DB 10523 Flat ribbon cable for touch screen for Rack and FID S DB 10255 APC 1 4 hose barb non valved in line coupling body DB 10256 Water connector male...

Page 46: ...B RH200 015 Pressure Regulator DB RH200 016 Catalyst Oven 1 8L for Rack and FID S DB RH200 017 Replacement cartridge for coalescent filter AF10 DB NGC004 016 Main board v 2 for all GC Zero Air generat...

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