VICI DBS HK PLUS Series User manual
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TECH SUPPORT
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VICI AG INTERNATIONAL
Parkstrasse 2
CH-6214 Schenkon
Switzerland
tel: +41 41 925-6200
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APPLICABLE MODELS
This manual is applicable to the following models:
• HK Plus 100
• HK Plus 160
• HK Plus 250
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. VERSION HISTORY................................................................................................................................ 4
2. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. SYMBOLS DEFINITION .......................................................................................................................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
6. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL START UP ............................................................................................... 8
6.1. RECEIVING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................................8
6.2. PACKING LIST.....................................................................................................................................8
6.3. PLACING THE GENERATOR...............................................................................................................8
6.4. GAS CONNECTIONS..........................................................................................................................9
6.5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................9
6.6. INITIAL START-UP .............................................................................................................................10
6.6.1. Filling the Water Tank...............................................................................................................10
6.6.2. Installing the Deionizer Bag .....................................................................................................11
6.6.3. Starting the Generator .............................................................................................................12
7. OPERATION......................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1. LCD DISPLAY ..................................................................................................................................... 13
7.1.1. Layout of the Display................................................................................................................13
7.1.2. First Row - Status Information .............................................................................................13-14
7.1.3. Second Row - Pressure Information .........................................................................................15
7.1.4. Third Row - Hydrogen Flow .....................................................................................................15
7.1.5. Fourth Row - Water Quality......................................................................................................15
7.1.6. Start/Stop - Reset Button .........................................................................................................15
7.1.7. Exit - Menu Button ...................................................................................................................15
7.2. MENU OPERATION........................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.1. Congure Parameters .........................................................................................................17-18
7.2.2. Diagnostic Display....................................................................................................................18
7.2.3. Special Functions .....................................................................................................................19
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8. RETURNING THE GENERATOR...................................................................................................... 19-20
9. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................... 20
9.1. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................20
9.1.1. Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................21
9.1.2. Water Relling ..........................................................................................................................21
9.1.3. Deionizer Bag Replacement.....................................................................................................21
9.1.4. Installing the New Deionizer Bags ...........................................................................................21
9.2. MAINTENANCE KITS........................................................................................................................21
10. FLUIDIC DIAGRAM & SPARE PARTS LIST ......................................................................................... 22
10.1. FLUIDIC SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM & PARTS......................................................................................22
10.2. SPARE PARTS LIST .....................................................................................................................23-25
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2. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the VICI DBS®HK Plus series 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.
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1. VERSION HISTORY
VERSION DATE COMMENT/CHANGE
1.00.0100 January 10, 2017 VICI DBS layout, initial release
1.01.0000 December 20, 2018 Update
1.02.0000 March 4, 2019 Layout and photo updates
1.03.0000 June 10, 2020 New layout, images and graphics, VICI Gig Harbor Group
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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 0ºC. 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 STANDARD
TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE (STP)
(20O C, 1 BARG)
CELL-TYPE: PROTON- EXCHANGE
MEMBRANE (PEM) - 100% TI
CELL PART-NUMBER (PN)
HK Plus 100 0-100 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI-V3
HK Plus 160 0-160 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI-V3
HK Plus 250 0-250 cc/min Cell-pn: DB-Cell-MI-V3
MAX OUTLET PRESSURE 7 barg (102 psig)
PURITY 99.999%+
POWER CONSUMPTION AND
WEIGHT (DRY)
HK Plus 100 75 W 13 kg
HK Plus 160 95 W 13 kg
HK Plus 250 140 W 13 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 MM (IN) 230W x 507H x 370D (9W x 20H x 15D)
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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 which contains a solid polymer electrolyte. No
free acids or alkalines 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.
WATER
TANK
HYDROGEN
PRESSURE
RELIEF
HYDROGEN
OUTLET
PRESSURE
SENSOR
GAS/LIQUID
SEPARATOR
HYDROGEN
CELL
DRAIN
PORT
WATER PUMP
FLOW SENSOR
PERMEATION
DRYING MEMBRANE
PERMEATION
DRYING MEMBRANE
SHUTOFF
VALVE
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6. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL START UP
6.1. RECEIVING THE GENERATOR
6.2. PACKING LIST
6.3. PLACING THE GENERATOR
All units have been carefully inspected before transport. Visual checks for damage and functional tests should
be performed upon receipt. Any damage must immediately be noted and reported. The generator must only
be returned according to the shipping instructions provided.
ATTENTION: Conserve the ORIGINAL packaging is case of a return.
List of items included in the shipment:
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
1 Hydrogen generator
1 Instruction USB key
1 Deionizer bag set
1Water drain with exible tubing
1 Power cable
1 USB cable
The hydrogen generator must be placed on a at, leveled, vibration- and shock-free surface. Do not place the
generator near a heat source, as this may cause the generator to overheat. The unit must not be in contact
with any other objects on any side, and the air inlet must not be blocked. Leave at least 30 cm of free space
at the rear for ventilation. Do not operate the generator in a sealed or unventilated room, near open ames
or other sources of ignition. Do not operate the generator at temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF). Operation is
guaranteed at temperatures between 15ºC (59ºF) and 35°C (95ºF).
• Normal precautions as for any hydrogen supply should be taken when using the
generator.
• DO NOT use in sealed or unventilated rooms.
• DO NOT use near open ames or other sources of ignition.
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6.4 Gas Connections
Pure dry hydrogen at regulated pressure is available at the
hydrogen outlet port at the rear of the generator. This port must
be connected to 1/8” tubing using a stainless-steel or copper
Swagelok connector. Teon connectors are not suitable. The
pressure at this port is adjusted and shown on the display. The
hydrogen relief port and the hydrogen vent at the rear of the unit
can be connected to an exhaust hood or another venting system.
Remove the cap from the H2vent.
IMPORTANT: Remove the plug from the hydrogen vent before
operating the unit. Keep these plugs for transporting the unit.
The line from the relief port should never be
connected in such a way that back pressure can
develop.
6.5 Electrical Connections
Check the setting of the voltage selector at the rear of the unit.
The set voltage is indicated in the white square next to the power
socket. To change the voltage, proceed as follows:
• Use a small screwdriver, remove the voltage selector insert.
• Move the voltage selector to the correct voltage indicated by
the white arrows.
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6.6 Initial Start-Up
6.6.1 Filling the Water Tank
To ll the water tank, remove the cap underneath the slider of
the water tank. Carefully ll the tank with distilled or deionized
water.
The conductivity of the water used in the generator must not
exceed 2 µS/cm.
Fill the tank to the maximum level indicator. Close the slider
cap.
WARNING: Do not ll the water tank higher than up to the maximum mark.
CAUTION: To prevent contamination of the cell assembly, it is important to use only
deionized or distilled water in the generator. Water containing metallic impurities will
contaminate or damage the cell and will void the warranty.
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