Altec AIR
P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide
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P017585 – Rev. A
5.4 Dryer Function Overview
#
Component
Description
1
Compressor
Compresses drawn in ambient air.
2
Precooler
Cools compressed air prior to drying function.
3
Unloader Valve
Relieves excess compressor head pressure.
4
Heatless Dryer
Removes moisture from compressed air.
5
Humidity Sensor
Measures the humidity of the compressed air.
6
Capacity Control Valve
Regulates system pressure and prevents air from
bleeding back through the heatless dryer.
7
Air Tank
Stores dry compressed air.
8
Static Pressure Regulator Regulates the static pressure (17 PSI).
Maintains constant pressure on the flow block for
accurate flow measuring.
9
Flow Block
Measures the flow of compressed air.
10 Outlet Pressure Regulator Regulates the outlet pressure.
11 Pressure Outlet
Outputs the pressure set by the Outlet Pressure
Regulator.