Atlas Copco MD50 User Manual

Atlas Copco Air dryers
No. 2920 1443 01
Replaces No. 2920 1443 00
Registration code: APC MD / 38 / 989
2002-06
MD50
MD100-200-300-400-600 (W)
MD1000 W-1800 W
MD400-800-1300-2500 W VSD
Instruction Book
www.atlascopco.com
· Copyright 2002, Atlas Copco Airpower n.v., Antwerp, Belgium.
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited. This applies in
particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.
· This instruction book meets the requirements for instructions specified by the machinery directive
98/37/EC and is valid for CE as well as non-CE labelled machines.
From following serial number onwards: AIQ-012 130

Atlas Copco MD50 Specifications

General

Brand	Atlas Copco
Model	MD50
Category	Dehumidifier
Language	English

Summary

Leading Particulars

General description

Provides an overview of MD dryers, including their main components and circuits.

Air drying circuit

Explains the process of removing moisture from compressed air using the rotor, including regeneration and cooling circuits.

Drain system

Explains how condensate is removed, including EWD operation, testing, and connections.

Electrical system

Covers the dryer's electrical wiring, including VSD and non-VSD model specifics.

Installation

Dimension drawings

Provides dimensional drawings for various MD dryer models, essential for physical installation.

Installation proposal

Details the recommended installation layout and piping for the dryer and compressor.

Cable section and setting of the circuit breaker of the fan motor on air-cooled dryers

Specifies cable sizes and circuit breaker settings for fan motors on air-cooled units.

Operating Instructions

Initial start-up

Step-by-step guide for the first-time startup of the dryer.

Routine starting

Procedures for starting the dryer during normal operation.

During operation

Guidelines and attention points for operating the dryer safely and efficiently.

Stopping

Instructions on how to safely stop the dryer.

By-pass operation

Procedure for operating the dryer in bypass mode.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance schedule

Outlines the schedule for routine checks and maintenance tasks for the dryer.

Problem Solving

Principal Data

Dryer specifications

Details reference conditions, operating limits, and specific performance data for dryers.

Conversion list of SI units into British units

Provides conversion factors for units used in the manual.