VICI DBS NM PLUS Series Manuel utilisateur
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APPLICABLE MODELS
This manual is applicable to the following models:
• NM Plus 100
• NM Plus 160
• NM Plus 250
• NM Plus 300
• NM Plus 400
• NM Plus 500
• NM Plus 600
• NM Plus 1000
• NM Plus 1350
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Table of Contents
1. VERSION HISTORY.......................................................................................................................... 3
2. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 4
2.1. Symbols Denition.........................................................................................................................4
3. SAFETY............................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1. Notes of FCC Compliance.............................................................................................................5
3.2. Correct Use ...................................................................................................................................5
4. WARNING ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1. Functionality ..................................................................................................................................7
5.2. Most Common Options ................................................................................................................8
5.2.1. Remote Connections (optional)...........................................................................................8
5.2.2. Cascading (optional) ...........................................................................................................9
5.2.3. Auto Rell (optional)..........................................................................................................10
6. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL START UP ....................................................................................... 11
6.1. Receiving the Generator..............................................................................................................11
6.2. Packing List .................................................................................................................................12
6.3. Placing the Generator .................................................................................................................12
6.4. Gas Connections.........................................................................................................................13
6.5. Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................13
6.6. Initial Start-Up .............................................................................................................................14
6.6.1. Filling the Water Tank.........................................................................................................14
6.6.2. Installing the Deionizer Bag ...............................................................................................15
6.6.3. Starting the Generator .......................................................................................................16
7. OPERATION................................................................................................................................... 17
7.1. LCD Display..................................................................................................................................17
7.1.1. Layout of the Display..........................................................................................................17
7.1.2. First Row - Status Information ...................................................................................... 17-18
7.1.3. Second Row - Pressure Information ...................................................................................19
7.1.4. Third Row - Hydrogen Flow ...............................................................................................19
7.1.5. Fourth Row - Water Quality................................................................................................19
7.1.6. Start/Stop - Reset Button ...................................................................................................19
7.1.7. Exit - Menu Button .............................................................................................................19
7.2. Menu Operation..........................................................................................................................20
7.2.1. Congure Parameters ........................................................................................................21
7.2.2. Diagnostic Display..............................................................................................................22
7.2.3. Special Functions ...............................................................................................................22
8. RETURNING THE GENERATOR..................................................................................................... 23
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9. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................. 24
9.1. Routine Maintenance ...................................................................................................................24
9.1.1. Cleaning .............................................................................................................................24
9.1.2. Water Relling ....................................................................................................................24
9.1.3. Deionizer Bag Replacement......................................................................................... 24-25
9.1.4. Installing the New Deionizer Bags .....................................................................................25
9.2. Maintenance Kit ..........................................................................................................................26
10. SCHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................... 26
10.1. Fluidic Schematics ............................................................................................................... 26-27
10.2. Electrical Schematics............................................................................................................27-28
11. SPARE PARTS LIST.................................................................................................................. 29-31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. VERSION HISTORY
VERSION DATE COMMENT/CHANGE
1.00.0100 1/10/2017 Layout and initial release, VICI DBS
1.01.0000 Update
1.02.0000 5/25/2018 Added the NM Plus 1350 model, VICI DBS
1.03.0000 12/20/2018 Release new version, VICI DBS
1.04.0000 3/4/2019 New layout, images and graphics, VICI Gig Harbor Group
1.05.0000 6/1/2020 Minor edits, remove 450 model, VICI DBS
New layout, images and graphics, VICI Gig Harbor Group
1.06.0000 02/03/2021 Minor edits, new uidic and electrical schematics, VICI DBS
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2. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the models NM-100, NM-160, NM-250,
NM-300, NM-400, NM-500, NM-600, NM-1000 and NM-1350 Plus Hydrogen generators.
2.1 Symbol Denitions
SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
General warning. Caution is necessary when operating the device or control
close to where the symbol is placed, or to indicate that the current situation
needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable
consequences.
The manual must be consulted in all cases where this symbol is marked on
the device.
Risk of asphyxia. Caution is necessary when operating the device in a not
sufciently ventilated 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.
Fuse. Notify replaceable fuse place.
Earth symbol: This symbol marks the earth connections on the chassis of the
hydrogen generator.
OR
OR
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3. SAFETY
3.1. NOTES OF FCC COMPLIANCE
3.2. CORRECT USE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio 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 relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The hydrogen generator is designed to produce hydrogen for laboratory use. The unit should only
be used for this purpose, according to the specications and instructions provided in this manual. In
particular, the following warnings must be observed at all times:
• Indoor use only.
• Never operate the unit at temperatures below zero degrees C. This will cause irreversible damage to
the electrolysis cell.
• Use only pure water (see “Filling the water tank”).
• Operate the unit in a room with sufcient ventilation (see “Placing the unit”).
• Always unplug the unit from the mains power supply before accessing the internal
components for service or repair work.
4. WARNING
Any changes or modications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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5. SPECIFICATIONS
HYDROGEN
FLOW RATE AT STP
STANDARD TEMPERATURE
AND PRESSURE (20°C, 1 BARG)
CELL-TYPE: PROTON- EX-
CHANGE MEMBRANE (PEM)
- 100% TI
CELL PART-NUMBER (PN)
NM Plus 100 0-100 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI
NM Plus 160 0-160 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI
NM Plus 250 0-250 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU1
NM Plus 300 0-300 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU1
NM Plus 400 0-400 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU2
NM Plus 500 0-500 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU2
NM Plus 600 0-600 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU2
NM Plus 1000 0-1000 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU3
NM Plus 1350 0-1350 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MU4
MAX OUTLET PRESSURE 11 barg (160 psi)
PURITY 99.99996%+
POWER CONSUMPTION (W)
AND WEIGHT (KG)
NM Plus 100 100 W 14 kg
NM Plus 160 120 W 14 kg
NM Plus 250 165 W 15 kg
NM Plus 300 205 W 15 kg
NM Plus 400 210 W 16 kg
NM Plus 500 220 W 16 kg
NM Plus 600 255W 16 kg
NM Plus 1000 385 W 17 kg
NM Plus 1350 410 W 18 kg
INPUT VOLTAGE 110-120 V / 60 Hz 220-240 V / 50 Hz
FUSE 4A (5 x 20)
PRESSURE ACCURACY 0.1 bar (± 0.5 %)
MICROPROCESSOR
CONTROLLED DISPLAY
Graphic Display- Touch Screen, 128 x 64 pixels
INDEX OF PROTECTION IP2X
OPERATION CONDITIONS:
- TEMPERATURE
- RELATIVE HUMIDITY
15°C to +35°C
0-80%, non condensing
OVER VOLTAGE
CATEGORY
II
POLLUTION DEGREE 2
NOISE LEVEL 46 dB(A)
CASE DIMENSIONS 230w x 370d x 507h mm
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5.1. FUNCTIONALITY
The hydrogen generator produces pure hydrogen (and Oxygen as a by-product) by the electrolysis of
water. The key element of the generator is an electrochemical cell assembly which contains a solid polymer
electrolyte. No free acids or alkaline 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 relled from time to time as required.
The hydrogen is passing the hydrogen/water separator and the permeation drying tube. The pressure is
controlled by current. The hydrogen then passes through the outlet port at the rear.
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5.2. THE MOST COMMON OPTIONS
5.2.1. Remote Connections (optional)
The hydrogen generators are tted with an optional remote control feature (USB-RS232), which allows
the user to check the status of the generator from a remote position, and to start/stop the production of
hydrogen.
The contacts used in the remote control are potentially free relay contacts. The contacts can be congured
via software as normally-open or normally-closed (see the Conguration section). The maximum voltage
and current ratings for the contacts are 1A / 48V. The pin conguration of the remote connector is shown
in the table below.
Remote connector pin conguration
Pin Description
1 + 2 Start (12-30 VDC polarity not important)
3 + 4 Standby
5 + 6 Reaching external pressure
8 + 15 Rell water with a 24Vdc – 1A max valve. Needs gravity. Select “Yes” in the
rell menu
9 + 10 Low water level
11 + 12 Bad water
13 + 14 Change water
For part-numbers for the remote connector option please consult the list on page 11.
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5.2.2. Cascading (optional)
The RS-485 interface allows up to 10 generators to be operated in parallel mode.
The generators are connected with an external no-return valve to a gas line. The pressure must be
controlled with an external pressure regulator. The outlet pressure is xed to 10.3 bars. This mode allows
up to 10 generators in a cascading group.
How does cascading work?
The communication between the generators is done via the RS-485 Interface. For a correct communication
each generator needs a unique ID-number. Each generator must know how many generators are
connected in the cascading group. As soon as the generators are powered up, one generator becomes
the master, and controls the others (slaves). If there is a problem with the master, one of the slave
generators will become the master.
Every generator can be forced to be the master, by opening the menu you will see the function “Force to
Master”, just select this function and acknowledge.
When a generator is the master, you can see the letter “M” in the menu button, while the slaves show the
letter “S”.
The cascading function will only work properly if the gas outlets of all the generators
are connected to the same gas line.
GAS LINE
PRESSURE CONTROLLER
NON RETURN VALVE NON RETURN VALVES
H2OUT
GENERATOR 1
H2OUT
GENERATOR 2
H2OUT
GENERATOR 3
CONFIGURATION
Cascading Mode: YES
N. Gen H2 in Cascading: 3
ID Number: 1
RS-485 Port 1 RS-485 Port 2
CONFIGURATION
Cascading Mode: YES
N. Gen H2 in Cascading: 3
ID Number: 2
RS-485 Port 1 RS-485 Port 2
CONFIGURATION
Cascading Mode: YES
N. Gen H2 in Cascading: 3
ID Number: 3
RS-485 Port 1 RS-485 Port 2
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5.2.3. Auto Rell (optional)
The auto rell option will give you the possibility to rell the water tank of the generator automatically
from an external water source. You can either use a deionized water line or a reservoir with deionized
water.
The kit includes a pump and a valve - they assure a constant ow of water.
The system automatically recognizes when to start and when to stop the relling process.
Installation
1. Connect the water tubes and the electric wires as shown in the diagram below.
2. Congure the generator as follows:
- Set the generator to “Standby”
- Set the auto rell function to “On”
For part-numbers for the auto rell option please consult the list below
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