DRI-TOUCH MANUAL

DRI-AIR INDUSTRIES 860-627-5110 www.dri-air.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
MAIN OPERATING SCREEN 1
SYSTEM SETUP 2
ALARM SETUP 3
SETBACK SETUP 4
RESIN MENU INPUT 5
7-DAY TIMER PROGRAMMING 6
LOADER CONTROL SETTINGS 7
DIAGNOSTICS 8
ALARMS / EVENTS 9
FACTORY SETTINGS 10
DIGITAL ENTRY KEYPAD 11
ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYPAD 12
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MAIN OPERATING SCREEN

The operating screen displays all of the dryer performance information in an easy-
to-read format visible from a long distance unlike other competitors. The large
STOP/START button is incorporated into the screen rather than being located
remotely.
All common operator inputs are located on this main screen including starting and
stopping the dryer, closed loop loader control and temperature changes. The green
light indicates the setback function is actuated. The setback temperature numbers
change to red when the dryer is in setback.

To change the process temperature,

press the SETPOINT number to display
the input screen. Select the new
temperature setting and press ENT.
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SYSTEM SETUP SCREEN

All of the parameters of the dryer are accessed through this screen that is very
explanative. Notice the model number and serial number are shown on this screen.

To access the area of interest, simply press the associated button.

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ALARM SETUP

To access the alarm screen, simply press the ALARM SETUP button.

To change any of the values, press the number you want to change.

This will bring up the keypad to make the change. Press ENT to complete.

REMEMBER THESE SETTINGS ARE A DELTA FROM THE ACTUAL NUMBER.

The individual alarms can be actuated or turned off using the buttons on the right
side of the screen. As supplied, the low Temp alarm is turned off as most users do
not need this function.
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SETBACK SETUP

This is primarily used when drying Nylons to prevent over drying when the press is
shut down for a long period of time.
The setback function reduces the process temperature when the return
temperature reaches a temperature indicating the entire material in the hopper
has reached the process temperature. The set temperature is resumed when the
return temperature decreases indicating usage of material. This will only happen
when there is no or very little material usage.

Inhibit time is the time after the return temperature has reached the ACTIVATE
TEMP before setting the process temperature down by the DELTA TEMP. This
allows enough time for all of the resin in the hopper to be dried and ready to mold.

The RESTORE TEMP is the return temperature indicating new material has been
added to the hopper and the process temperature is returned to its setting.
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RESIN MENU

The process temperature can also be set using the RESIN MENU screen. From the
MAIN OPERATING SCREEN, press the RESIN MENU button to access this screen.
Press the green button next to the resin to be dried and then the red H1 button.
The new process temperature will be indicated on the right side of the screen.

To change the name of the resin or any other designation you prefer and the
temperature, press the section to change and a screen will appear to make the
changes. The NEXT MENU button is the second page for this selection.
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7 DAY TIMER

The 7-Day Timer allows the user to set one start and one stop time per day.

Before setting the times into the schedule, check to verify the actual time matches
the time set into the dryer as shown in the upper left hand corner.
If the time is incorrect, press the hours, minutes, or seconds display and make the
correction from the keypad that will be displayed.

To enter a start or stop time, press the time box on the day selected and a keypad
will be displayed to make the entry desired. Note that 9999 turns off the time for
that setting. All times are displayed in military time where the day is 24 hours. For
8:00 AM set 0800 and for 4:00 PM set 1600. The center buttons allow the user to
turn or off the automatic operation for that day.
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LOADER CONTROL

For those dryers with the closed-loop loader option to load the dried material to
the press, this screen is used to configure the loading cycle.
The FILL TIME is the time in seconds the loader sends material to the receiver and
is normally in the range of 5 to 10 seconds.
The DROP TIME allows the material in the receiver to empty into the sight glass
and inhibits the loader from trying to load again.
The LOADER ALARM CYCLES initiates an alarm if material has not been sent to the
receiver in the set number of tries.
All adjustments are made by pressing on the selected time box which brings up a
keypad to make the change.
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DIAGNOSTICS

The diagnostics screen is used to display all of the thermocouple temperatures to

trouble shoot a problem. The current status of the regeneration cycle is displayed
in the lower right of the display. We will use this screen while assisting in
determining where to look to solve a problem.
Pressing the F or C button will convert all thermocouple temperatures to F or C.

NOTE:
When changing to F or C, change the process set temperature
accordingly.
The process set temperature is not changed using this procedure!
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ALARMS / EVENTS

All alarms and events are stored to assist in trouble shooting a problem. They are
stored in sequence with the latest one first followed by past alarms and events. To
make access easier, you can select the day’s events using the table on the right. All
events over 7 days are cleared out with a first in, first out sequence.
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FACTORY SETTINGS

Factory settings allows DRI-AIR personnel to make changes to the basic operating
parameters where necessary. This screen is password protected and only trained
personnel have access.
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DIGITAL KEYPAD SCREEN

This keypad is used to enter all temperatures, times, and digital information.
Press the desired numbers and then ENT to make the change.

ES CR
Escape screen Correct entry Not used
R
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ALPHA-NUMERIC KEYPAD

To enter a new resin or other designation, press the center description area and
the keypad as shown will appear. Type the new entry using the keypad and press
enter.
To enter the temperature, press the associated temperature display to access the
entry keypad.

ESC Leave this screen CLEAR Clear entry CAPS Not used

BS Back Space Enter Enter