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Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
I. WARRANTY
Limited 2-Year Warranty
Seller warrants the equipment of its manufacturing to be free
from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 24
months after shipment or 24 months after initial commissioning,
whichever occurs rst. This warranty is limited, however, to the
repair or replacement of defective equipment, which is returned,
freight prepaid, to Seller’s factory.
This limited warranty does not apply to any part or component
that is damaged in transit or when handling, has been subject
to misuse, negligence or accident, has not been installed, operated or serviced according to Seller’s instructions, or has been
operated beyond the factory-rated capacity or has been altered
in any way.
Seller’s liability is limited to replacement of defective parts or
components and does not include any cost of labor (including,
but not limited to, labor required to remove and/or reinstall any
defective part) other than Trion/Herrmidier factory labor.
Each of the Herrtronic series of steam generating humidiers
contains a plastic steam generating cylinder that is to be considered a routinely disposable part to be changed at regular maintenance intervals at the user’s expense. This steam generating
cylinder is not covered by this Warranty. If, after the rst installation of your Herrtronic humidier, you feel the steam generat-
ing cylinder is not operating normally, you should contact your
Herrmidier Representative with an explanation of the problem.
However, in the continuing operation of this humidier, replace-
ments of this part are your responsibility as part of routine maintenance.
Trion/Herrmidier shall not be responsible for loss of use of
any product, loss of time, inconvenience, or damage to other
equipment, or any other indirect or consequential damage with
respect to property whether as a result of breach of warranty,
neglect, or otherwise.
THE WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES SET FORTH ARE IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
The foregoing shall constitute the total liability of seller in the
case of defective performance of all or any of the equipment or
services provided to Buyer. Buyer agrees to accept and hereby
accepts the foregoing as the sole and exclusive remedy for any
breach or alleged breach of warranty by Seller.
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Water Level
Output
II. UNIT OPERATION
Herrtronic MD: Basic Operation
Controlled humidication requires a very precise control system. The Herrtronic MD utilizes a microprocessor to monitor
performance and maintain humidity. Further, the Herrtronic
MD evaluates the operation and alerts the operator to problem conditions and prevents undesirable operation:
1. Start-up: On initial start-up (prompted by a call-for-hu-
midity), the ll valve opens allowing water to enter the
cylinder. When the water level rises to the electrodes,
current will ow and the water will begin heating. As
the water temperature increases, its conductivity also increases, accelerating the rate of temperature increase.
When the output reaches the “capacity set point,” the ll
valve closes. The output capacity may continue to rise
slightly beyond the “capacity set point.” As the water
boils away, the water level falls. This results in a reduction in output capacity.
2. Normal Operation: Upon achieving “capacity set point,”
the system begins operation in a steady state mode.
Output capacity slowing decreases until the elapsed “cy-
cle time” opens the ll valve to replenish the water level
until the “capacity set point” output is achieved. As the
mineral concentration in the water increases, the water
conductivity also increases. Accordingly, the rate of boiling increases. Eventually, the rate of boiling reduces the
output capacity below the “low drain threshold” before
the “cycle time” initiates the ll cycle.
At this point, the drain valve opens discarding the mineral laden (highly conductive) water, replacing it with
fresh water, that lowers the mineral concentration until
the system is restored to the steady state mode.
The steady state operating mode continues with small
increases in the water level to maintain output capacity
(by exposing new electrode surface).
3. End-of-Cylinder Life: Steady State operation continues
with “ll and boil” and periodic drain cycles with ever increasing water levels. Eventually, the water level reaches the cylinder full electrode, representing the maximum
allowable water level inside the cylinder. The system
output begins to decrease since there is no new electrode surface to expose. If the system operates continuously without achieving “capacity set point,” an “end of
cylinder life” fault will be displayed.
High Drain
Threshold
Capacity
Set Point
Low Drain
Threshold
Cylinder
Full
HERRTRONIC MD: Basic Operation
1.2.
Hours of Operation
Steadily Increase
Water Level
3.
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Relative Humidity %
Time
Types of Control
The Herrtronic MD System is available with (3) types of control ---(1) On/Off, (2) Proportional, (3) Proportional + Integral:
1. On/Off – Humidity is sensed by a humidistat that pro-
vides an On/Off input to the humidier. Humidity varies
above and below the setpoint based on the tolerance
and accuracy of the humidistat.
2. Proportional – A proportional controller produces a signal (ohms, volts DC, or milliamps DC) corresponding to
the difference between the control humidity and the hu-
midity setpoint. The humidier’s output increases as this
difference (and signal) increases. Humidity variations
will be smaller than with “On/Off” control and the control
humidity will be maintained within the bandwidth, tolerance, and accuracy of the controller.
Types of Control
60
3. Proportional + Integral – Over a repeating time period
the “P+I” control simply evaluates the difference between the average control humidity and the control humidity setpoint and adjusts the bandwidth to minimize
the “offset.” Optimal control is attained in most cases
with this alternative.
NOTE
If your application is unique or water is excessively
“clean” or “dirty,” consult Herrmidier for assistance in matching your humidier, water treatment,
and its control scheme to your application!
55
50
45
Offset Correction
On/Off Control
Proportional Control
Proportional + Integral Control
Set Point
40
0510152025303540455055
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III. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Allowable Operating Conditions:
Ambient Temperature: 40ºF - 120ºF (4ºC - 50ºC)
Ambient Relative Humidity: 0% to 90%
Line Voltage: -15% to +10% of Nominal
Frequency: 50/60 Hz.
Supply Water Temperature: 40ºF-100ºF (4ºC-38ºC)
Supply Water Pressure: 20-100 psig
Supply Water Conductivity:
• 70-1000 mincromho (on-off control)
• 200-1000 micromho (prop or P + I control)
(See Figure 30 & 31 on page 27 for alternative water conditions)
Maximum Duct Static Pressure: 5” MDM, 7” MDS/MDD
units
NOTE: If units are mounted in outdoor enclosures, conditions
inside enclosure must be maintained as shown above.
Mounting
The cabinet is designed to safely contain the working com-
ponents of the Herrtronic MD humidier and dissipate heat to
protect the electronics. Herrtronic MD Series electronic steam
humidiers, room distribution units, steam pipes, and any accessories should be located in a manner to facilitate routine inspection and any necessary maintenance. The unit should not
be located above (such as false ceilings) or around valuable
property, where a malfunction could cause damage. Correct
positioning of the Herrtronic MD humidier is important to allow
for proper operation and easy maintenance. Minimum clearance
around the cabinet should be maintained as follows:
Unit Clearances By Model
Unit SeriesMDM
5-30 Lbs.
Left2”2”2”
Right20”20”20”
Top12”12”12”
Bottom10”10”10”
MDS
10-100 Lbs.
MDD
110-250 Lbs.
Four lag bolts, (2) 5/16” and (2) 1/4”, are supplied with the MDS
and MDM units which are designed to be secured to a wall. Install the top two lag bolts (5/16”) according to the dimensions in
Figure 1. Hang the unit on the wall, and then install the bottom
two lag bolts (1/4”) and secure all four bolts. Be sure the unit is
level and mounted directly to the wall to wood studs at least 2”
thick (or equivalent).
Operating weights are as follows:
• MDM - 82 lbs.
• MDS - 131 lbs.
• MDD - 258 lbs.
WARNING!
Do not mount any controls inside the unit or tap power from
any location in the unit, except as stated in these instructions. Do not place objects near the cabinet. Do not attach
to dry wall without studs.
NOTE
To mount the Room Distribution Unit, refer to the “supplemental” RDU Installation Instructions.
Plumbing
To make the necessary connections for water ll and drain,
the following steps are required: (refer to Figure 2 for drain
location)
1. Install an external shutoff valve between the water supply
and the humidier for ease in servicing the unit.
2. Connect water supply to 1/4” compression tting on the
bottom of the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Do not use reverse osmosis or demineralized water treatment
without rst consulting the factory. This water may not be sufciently conductive to allow proper operation. Consult factory
if water is outside the range of allowable conductivities. Do
not use hot water.
MDSMDM
10-100#
5.2516.004.25
4.00
22.38
1.8121.891.81
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Figure 1
.75 Typ.
Both units
Ø .38" x Ø .75"
Keyhole Slot
Typ.
Ø .25 Typ.
5-30#
16.001.501.50
1.82
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3. Connect the ¾” tube from the accessory pack to the drain
reservoir. Cut hose to necessary length.
WARNING!
Be sure that the ¾” drain tube is not kinked or bent in a man-
ner to prevent free owing drainage from the drain reservoir
to the drain pipe.
4. Insert the other end of the tube into a minimum 6” length of
1 ¼” minimum I.D. copper line. The balance of the drain
line should be 1” I.D. minimum with a minimum 1/8” per foot
slope. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
WARNING!
If the drain line is exposed, it is recommended that it be insulated for safety. Do not use PVC drain line unless “Drain
Tempering” is enabled (see page 16-17).
NOTE
Inlet water pressure must be in the range of 20-100 psig.
Consult the factory if you are outside this range. Softened water may be used but requires that the low drain threshold be
adjusted (refer to Fig. 30 page 27). Drain water can be tempered to lower its temperature (refer to page 16).
3/4" MIN. I.D./1" MAX O.D.
FLEXIBLE DRAIN CONNECTION
RECOMMENDED
DRAIN RESEVOIR
4" RECOMMENDED
8"
6" MIN. LENGTH OF 1-1/4" MIN. I.D.
COPPER LINE. IF PVC IS USED, LOCAL
CODES REQUIRE A LOWER TEMPERATURE
DRAIN WATER, ADD DRAIN TEMPERING.
BALANCE OF DRAIN LINE TO BE 1" MIN. I.D.
WITH A MINIMUM PITCH OF 1/8" PER 12" OF RUN
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Supply Power (See Electrical Characteristics Table Below)
1. Ensure that adequate service is available to carry 125% of
rated amp level.
2. Field wiring of the main power supply is connected directly
to the contactor (single contactor units) or to a power distribution block (multiple contactor units) located in the electrical compartment. A ground lug is provided for the ground
wire.
3. Install external overcurrent protection and provide wiring in
accordance with the NEC, state and local code.
4. Power supply must be “clean”; free of spikes, surges and
sags; -15% to +10% of Nominal. Ground should be a true
earth ground.
Steam Distribution for Ducted Systems
Each steam cylinder requires at least one outlet for steam via
a duct distributor or Room Distribution Unit. (See RDU supplement for Room Distribution Unit)
Steam Distributor Pipes
Herrmidier supplies stainless steel duct distributor pipe(s) for
use in injecting pure steam into ducts. Refer to Figure 3, 4, or 5
for proper placement. A minimum of 3’ clearance downstream
is required for most applications. However, differing pyschrometric conditions may require a greater or lesser steam absorption distance. Consult the factory if you have any questions or
need to exchange your standard distribution system for a rapid
absorption CS-Series Distribution system.
NOTE
• The rubber steam hose carries steam to the distributor pipe
and condensate back to the unit. It must have an 8% (1”
per foot) pitch back to the unit. Support the steam hose so
it will maintain the proper pitch when in operation or at rest.
• If any low spots are in the steam line or the unit is mounted
higher than the distribution system, spitting may occur from
the steam distribution pipes. A condensate separator (EST-
250) is available from the factory. (See Fig. 6)
• If you must split the discharge of one steam outlet into two
ducts with the same static pressure, a “Y” connector (EST-
255) is available from the factory. The length of steam hose
after the “Y” connector must be the same for equal distribution of steam. (See Fig. 8)
• Mount the unit as close to the distribution pipe as possible.
Use 1 ½” Type L insulated copper pipe whenever the length
of run exceeds 20 feet. Do not exceed a 30 foot run as the
capacity of the unit will be decreased by as much as 15%
and the increased static pressure could cause problems
with the ll system.
• Maximum duct static pressure: 5” MDM units, 7” MDS and
MDD units.
• Internal duct insulation should be removed in the “bulk
evaporation” zone (Consult factory representative).
• Steam holes in the distribution pipe are located 2” from
mounting plate and designed for a maximum duct wall
thickness of 1”. Consult factory if special hole locations
are required.
• Do not mount the standard distribution pipe in a vertical
downow or vertical position in a horizontal ow system.
FIGURE 3 - SINGLE DISTRIBUTOR PIPEFIGURE 4 - DUAL DISTRIBUTION PIPES
DUCT HEIGHT>16"
(406MM)
6.5" (165mm)
h/3
AIR
FLOW
DUCT HEIGHT > 16"
(406mm)
h
3"
(76mm)
EST-250
SEPARATOR
(H-15)
2
h (in) = 6 +
CONDENSATE
H
h
h/3
h/3
3.0"
FIGURE 5 - MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTION PIPES
MIN. 8% (1" PER FOOT)
10" MIN.
(254mm)
NO SAGS
ALLOWED
CYL FULL
FAULTPOWER
ON/OFF
BACK
ENTER
FAULTS
HERRTRONIC MD
STEAM DISCHARGE MUST ALWAYS
BE FROM THE TOP OF DISTRIBUTOR
FIGURE 7 - STANDARD DUCT DISTRIBUTION
8.00
(typ.)
HORIZONTAL DUCT
VERTICAL DUCT
CYL FULL
FAULTPOWER
ON/OFF
BACK
ENTER
FAULTS
HERRTRONIC MD
½" TUBE
TO NEAREST
OPEN GRAVITY DRAIN
FIGURE 6 - INSTALLATIONS WITH UNAVOIDABLE LOW SPOT
EST-255
"Y" CONNECTOR
POWER FAULT
CYL FULL
BACK
ON/OFF
ENTER
FAULTS
HERRTRONIC MD
FIGURE 8 - TWO SEPARATE DUCTS
AT LOWEST
POINT
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Controls
The Herrtronic MD Series Humidier has the capability to utilize
one of three types of control schemes.
1. On/Off
2. Proportional
3. Proportional + Integral
Controls may be supplied by the factory or others. The following
information applies to all controls factory supplied or furnished
by others. All external electrical control circuits are to be connected to the unit using the twelve pole terminal strip located
in the electrical compartment. The terminal strip is accessed
through the side electrical compartment door. Field wiring from
humidistat to humidier and between safety devices, such as
high limit humidistat and air proving switches, should be 18
AWG stranded or 20 AWG solid wire. If conduit is not used with
the controls wiring, install the black plastic ngered bushing (in
accessory pack) and completely seal with RTV silicone.
Wall devices should be mounted at a height similar to that of a
typical thermostat and should be located in an area that will pro-
vide good representation of the overall space being humidied.
Do not mount wall devices directly in the air stream of a supply
grille or room distribution unit.
Duct control devices should be mounted in a location where the
humidity and temperature are uniform, usually the return duct.
Do not mount in front of the steam distributor or in a mixing,
turbulent, or isolated area.
Duct high limit devices should be mounted downstream of the
steam distributors-far enough that under normal conditions in
the air stream, the steam has been completely absorbed, typically 10 ft. The device should be located such that it can sense
humidied air as it approaches saturation. Do not mount in dead
air spaces such as inside of corners or erroneous operation may
result.
Air proving devices should be mounted so that they sense air
ow (or the absence of it). Wire the device so that it closes when
air ow is present and will open when there is no air ow. The
purpose of the device is to prove that air ow is present before
steam is distributed into the duct.
The following information and diagrams are shown for each control scheme. Please refer to the control scheme that your humidier was set up for and follow the diagram for control circuit connections. The factory-set control type and signal are indicated
on a label adjacent to the controls terminal strip.
Air Flow SwitchHigh Limit Stat
1
2
3
Control Humidistat
4
5
68.1 k Resistor
6
Ω
7
See Note Pg. 28
Mode 2 - Proportional Operation
1. If two position airow and/or high-limit humidistat is used
wire as shown in Figure 9.
2. Control Input - Interpreted by the humidier as a demand of
output signal. Input device should be linear. Unit can accept
any VDC or mADC signal within a range of 0-20 VDC or
mADC (See Fig. 10). Unit may also accept a resistive signal
0-135 ohms (See Fig. 11).
3. Limit Input - Unit may accept any modulating input within
the same ranges as the control inputs listed above.
a. Proportional VDC or mADC (See Fig. 12)
b. Resistive (See Fig. 13)
Additionally, a P + I sensor may be used as a limit
input.
c. VDC (See Fig. 16)
d. mADC (See Fig. 17)
_
4
FIGURE 10
5
+
_
4
5
OUT
FIGURE 11
6
+
FIGURE 9
VDC or
mADC
Signal
W
R
B
Control Circuit Connections
Mode 1 - ON/OFF Operation
1. Control Input - Unit will operate with any two position device
(See Fig. 9). Demand for humidity will close the contact.
2. Limit Input - Unit will operate with any two position device
(See Fig. 9). The humidistat contact will open on humidity
rise.
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FIGURE 12
FIGURE 13
8
9
8
9
10
_
VDC or
mADC
Signal
+
_
W
OUT
+
R
B
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Mode 3. (Proportional + Integral)
1. If two position airow and/or high-limit humidistat is used,
wire as shown in Figure 9, page 10.
2. Control Input - Unit will accept any sensor input that pro-
vides a VDC (See Fig. 14A, wall or Fig. 14B, duct) or nmADC (See Fig. 15) signal within a range of 0-20 VDC or
mADC that is proportional to the humidity level in the air.
The sensor may be direct or indirect acting but must not
have an impedance greater than 500 ohms, and should be
linear. Example - A direct acting 2 - 10 VDC wall sensor will
send a 2 VDC signal if the R.H. level in the space is 10%; it
would send a 10 VDC signal if the R.H. level is 90%. The
humidier receives this input and compares it to the control
setpoint that has been programmed into the unit. The microprocessor modulates the output capacity of steam. The
adjustable integration period will review performance over
the given time and will make tuning adjustments by shifting
the proportional bandwidth to correct for over or under hu-
midication offsets automatically.
3. Limit Input - Unit can accept any sensor input as specied
above.
a. VDC sensor input (See Fig.16).
b. mADC sensor input (See Fig. 17).
7
8
9
FIGURE 16
PWR
GND
RH (0 -10 vdc Output)
HED3VSX
Duct
Sensor
(EST-1600)
4
5
6
7
FIGURE 14A
4
5
6
7
GND
RH (0-10 vdc Output)
PWR
GND
RH (0-10 vdc Output)
PWR
HEW3VSX
Wall
Sensor
(EST-1601)
HED3VSX
Duct
Sensor
(EST-1600)
External Off Switch
Should a eld installed remote off switch be required, follow
the wiring diagram below (See Fig. 18). Be sure to remove the
jumper wire between poles 1 and 3 on “Controls Terminal Strip.”
The remote off switch is to be wired between poles 1 and 3. This
switch will override the unit on/off switch to turn the unit off only,
it will not restart the unit. The unit must be turn back on by the
unit on/off switch.
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