User`s Manual Humidifier Sizing and Selection
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1. Enter The data displayed in the input field will be saved and cursor will move to the next input field Spacebar Character will be erased and cursor will move right one column BkSp backspace Cursor will move left one column and erase character Esc escape Input field will be erased lt cursor left Cursor will move left one column gt cursor right Cursor will move right one column The following function keys are used in this program They are active only when displayed at bottom of screen F1 Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F2 Prt Spec F3 Backup F4 Prt to Scrn F5 Select Booster F8 Prt to File F9 Menu F10 Exit returns to first data input screen prints screen data on line printer LPT1 prints specification on line printer LPT1 backs up program one or more screens prints specification on screen will select booster model number if required for economizer cycle prints specification to file for later retrieval returns to application menu exits program 22 EDUCATIONAL VIDEO SERIES ON HUMIDIFICATION To help you understand humidity and humidification Armstrong offers a two part video program It s the Humidity The first 25 minute program explains humidity and gives you reasons to consider humidification It begins with a few basics relative humidity how temperature affects it and how humidity impacts on people and things in their surroundin2. Exit SCREEN H 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 10 Screen I allows you to select the transformer input voltages for your application For this example enter No 3 and press the Enter or return key Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection TRANSFORMER INPUT VOLTAGES 1 24v AC 50 60hz 2 2ROv AC 50 60hz 3 208v AC 50 60hz 4 240v AC 50 60hz transformer not used for 24v AC service Enter your input voltage 3 FI Restart Appl F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit SCREEN I 11 Screen J contains information regarding multiple manifold installations For this example press the Enter or return key which is the default for No NOTE If select Y for Yes you will be advised to contact your Armstrong Representative or the Factory for assistance Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection Armstrong duct humidifiers for air handling systems may be installed in fan housings plenums or ducts Multiple manifolds should be considered whenever any of the following conditions exist at the humidifier location Duct air temperature is below 65 deg F Duct air velocity exceeds 800 fpm Final or high efficiency filters downstream from humidifier Height of duct section exceeds 36 inches Visible vapor impinges upon coils fans dampers filter not final turning vanes etc located downstream from humidifier Are multiple m
3. 16 thru holes SCREEN L 3 14 You have completed our first instructional example Please continue on to the next application example covering area humidification by pressing the F9 key to return to the Application Menu 15 Remember to refer to Handbook HB 501 and Bulletin No 504 If you have questions please call your Armstrong Representative or the factory for assistance 12 ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 STEAM HUMIDIFIER SIZING amp SELECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NO 4 AREA HUMIDIFICATION After you complete the sample problem beginning on page 4 you will want to take a few minutes and review Application No 4 covering area humidification 1 Refer to the Start up Methods described on page 2 Load the program into your computer using Method 1 or 2 2 Read the introductory screen and press the Enter or return key to continue 3 Review the Application Menu on the screen Enter No 4 Area 4 Review the application notes in Screen C If you want to continue press the Enter or return key If you want to review a different application press the F9 key If you want to quit working with the program press the F10 key to exit the program For this example press the Enter or return key to continue Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Application Notes An area humidifier is installed directly in the area to be humidified Good air movement must be allowe
4. Honeywell M945A 24v AC Transformer Characteristics 208v 50 60hz Valve Rangeability Minimum Controlled Flow 4 3 lbs hr Manifold Length 18 inches Humidifier Assembly Length x Height 27 x 19 5 inches Weight 44 lbs Connection Sizes Steam Inlet Y2 NPT Drain 1 NPT Body Mounting Holes 2 7 16 thru holes GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The humidifier shall be of the cast iron steam separator type providing full Separation ahead of an integral steam jacketed control valve which discharges through an internal steam jacketed drying chamber a silencing chamber and a steam jacketed distribution manifold A The humidifier shall receive steam at supply pressure and discharge at atmospheric pressure It shall be furnished with an inlet strainer and an external inverted bucket steam trap The cast iron separator shall consist of a drying chamber surrounded by a separating chamber The separating chamber shall be of a volume and design that will disengage and remove all water droplets and all particulate matter larger than 3 microns when the humidifier is operating at maximum capacity The drying chamber shall be jacketed by steam at supply pressure and filled with a stainless steel silencing medium which absorbs most of the noise of the escaping steam The stainless steel metering valve shall be integral within the separator and shall be jacketed by steam at supply pressure and temperature to prevent condensation The valve shall be a parabolic plug with a
5. TANDON PCA with MS DOS 3 1 ZENITH 150 with MS DOS 2 1 ZENITH 160 with MS DOS 2 1 When using Program 2 you must use the DOS provided with your computer The minimum hardware requirements for Program 2 are IBM PC or Compatible One diskette drive 192K bytes of Random Access Memory RAM PC DOS MS DOS 2 1 or later version START UP METHODS When using Program 2 you must use the DOS provided with your computer There are however two methods for using your DOS diskette with the Armstrong program One method requires you to use your DOS diskette with the Armstrong diskette each time you run the Armstrong program The second method requires you to prepare a working diskette combining your DOS diskette AND the Armstrong program on a blank diskette The working diskette will be self loading and will eliminate future use of your DOS diskette Listed below are instructions for implementing both methods on double drive systems single drive systems and fixed hard drive systems DOUBLE DRIVE SYSTEMS METHOD 1 You may use the enclosed Armstrong Software Program 2 diskette with your DOS diskette To do this simply insert your DOS diskette in Drive A and turn the computer on Enter the date and time when requested and press Enter or return to continue When the Prompt A gt appears on the screen remove your DOS diskette from Drive A and insert Armstrong s diskette in Drive A Type LOGOH or type H and press E
6. You are now ready to format a blank double density double sided diskette With the DOS diskette in Drive A type FORMAT A Sand press Enter or return The DOS operating system will instruct you to remove your DOS diskette from Drive A and insert the blank diskette to be formatted and press Enter or return The DOS system is now formatting your blank diskette in Drive A and copying the operating system to it making it self loading NOTE Once the DOS operating system is transferred to your blank diskette in Drive A your computer screen may ask you to enter a volume label or press Enter or return To simplify this procedure press Enter or return Your computer screen may also ask if you want to format another diskette Y or N Press N for No 3 When the DOS Prompt A gt appears on the screen remove the formatted diskette from Drive A and insert the Armstrong Software Program 2 diskette Type COPY and press Enter or return The screen will then instruct you to remove the program diskette from Drive A and insert the formatted diskette The DOS system is now copying the program modules from the Armstrong program diskette to yourformatted diskette making the working diskette self loading 4 Younowhavea working diskette of Armstrong Software Program 2 which is self loading When you want to use this program in the future simply insert the working diskette in Drive A and turn your
7. and turn the computer on Enter the date and time when requested and press Enter or return to continue When the Prompt A gt appears on the screen remove your DOS diskette from Drive A and insert Armstrong s diskette in Drive A Type LOGOH or type H and press Enter or return This will bring Armstrong Software Program 2 into the system and you may proceed with the operating instructions found on page 4 of this booklet NOTE If your computer does not have graphics capabilities the command LOGOH will not bring the Armstrong program into your system You may use the Armstrong program however by typing H after the Prompt A gt and pressing Enter or return instead of LOGOH METHOD 2 If you have graphics capabilities on your computer you may use Method 2 when running the Armstrong Program Method 2 requires you to formata blank diskette and make a working diskette of the Armstrong program This procedure will make the system selfloading thus eliminating the need to use your DOSdiskette once you have a working diskette If you do not have graphics capabilities on your computer we suggest that you use Method 1 The following instructions apply for single drive systems 1 Insert your DOS diskette in Drive A and turn your computer on When requested enter the date and time and press Enter or return The DOS Prompt A gt will appear on the screen when DOS is ready to accept commands 2
8. humidification specification on the screen by pressing the F4 key If your computer is connected to a printer you may press the F2 key to receive a printout After pressing the F2 key you may then decide if you want to print the complete specification or an abbreviated form Screen l 2 shows a complete specification printout while Screen l 3 shows an abbreviated form Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection Today s Date 09 29 1988 Your Company s Name ABC Company Your Name bh Revision Level 10 05 Humidifier ID MS 1 Comments none FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Spec F3 Backup F4 Prt to Scrn F8 Prt to File F9 Menu F10 Exit A Enter SCREEN l 1 17 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ARMSTRONG STEAM HUMIDIFIER SPECIFICATION DATE 09 29 1988 Application Area Rev No 7 10 05 Company Name ABC Company By bh Humidifier ID No MS 1 Comments none SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Room Design Conditions 70 deg F 45 rh Room Dimensions Width 100 ft Length 150 ft Ceiling Height10 ft Air changes per hour 15 Ventilation Fan Capacity 8000 cfm Outdoor Conditions 10 deg F 25 rh Humidifier Capacity 89 6 Ibs hr at 35 psig Model No VSA 92 with a 7 32 orifice Mode of Control Electric On Off Operator Model Solenoid Coil Electrical Characteristics Rov 50 60 hz 10 5 watts class H Other voltages available Consult
9. is not available press the N key for No and the Enter or return key You will see a message advising you to contact your Armstrong Representative or the factory to select an electronic steam humidifier Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selectio You have sized a load for an Area Required Humidifier Capacity 75 4 lbs hr Is a steam supply available Y or N Y Steam supply pressure Is an on off humidifier satisfactory Yes No Y Is a fan required Y or N N FI Restart Appl F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter SCREEN G 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 9 Screen H shows the recommended humidifier for your application Please press the Enter or return key to continue Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection The Recommended Humidifier for your Application is Model Number VSA 92 Orifice Size 7 32 Operating Steam Pressure 35 psig Humidifier Capacity 89 6 Ibs hr FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter SCREEN H 10 Screen l 1 below is a building screen You may or may not wish to print this information on your humidifier specification If you do simply answer each question after the date is entered and press the Enter or return key After you enter your comments you may continue by selecting one of the commands at the bottom of your screen If your computer is not connected to a printer you may review your
10. your Armstrong Rep or the Factory Humidifier Assembly Length x Height 7 6 x 10 8 inches Weight 33 Ibs Connection Sizes Steam Inlet 3 4 NPT Drain 1NPT Body Mounting Holes 2 7 16 thru holes GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The humidifier shall be of the cast iron steam separator type with full separation ahead of the control valve and with internal drying chamber and steam jacketed outlet to assure discharge of dry steam only A The humidifier shall receive steam at supply pressure B Separating chamber shall be drained by an inverted bucket steam trap C An integral stainless steel valve shall control flow of steam at supply pressure to the drying chamber The drying chamber shall be filled with stainless steel silencing material Vapor shall be discharged from the drying chamber through the steam jacketed outlet at atmospheric pressure to provide relative humidity at the specified level A temperature switch shall be employed to prevent humidifier from operating before cold start up condensate is drained SCREEN l 2 18 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ARMSTRONG STEAM HUMIDIFIER SPECIFICATIONDATE 09 29 1988 Application Area Rev No 7 10 05 Company Name ABC Company By bh Humidifier ID No MS 1 Comments none SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Room Design Conditions 70 deg F 45 rh Room Dimensions Width 100 ft Length 150 ft Ceiling Height 10 ft Air changes per hour 15 Ventilation Fan Capacity 8000 cfm Outdoor Conditio
11. 00 Humidifier Bulletin 504 If you do not have Handbook HB 501 ask your Armstrong Representative or Armstrong for a copy ARMSTRONG S Telephone No 616 273 1415 This program should be utilized as a guide for the selection of steam humidification equipment by experienced personnel Selection or installation should always be accompanied by competent technical assistance or advice We encourage you to contact Armstrong or its local representative for complete details PLEASE PRESS RETURN TO CONTINUE SCREEN A 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 3 Review the Application Menu in Screen B NOTE If you are not familiar with computer operation we suggest you select No 9 and review the notes on inputting data This information is also printed on page 22 of this book for easy reference Throughout the program you will see instructions at the bottom of the screen advising the appropriate F key to press for different computer functions If you are familiar with computer operation enter the item number which applies to your installation and press the Enter or return key As an example please enter No 1 Duct 100 Outside Air Application Menu Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing TYPES OF HUMIDIFYING APPLICATIONS amp Duct 100 Outside air Duct Outiside air Duct Economizer Cycle Area Psychrometric Chart Room to Duct Comparison Duct to Room Comparison Select a Humidifier Instruction
12. 3 4 inch stroke providing the high rangeabilities required to achieve full and accurate modulation of steam flow over the entire stroke of the valve The distribution manifold shall be all stainless steel provide uniform distribution over its entire length and be jacketed by steam at supply pressure to assure that vapor discharged is free of water droplets A full length stainless steel internal silencing screen shall be provided Humidifier shall be equipped with an interlocked temperature switch to prevent the humidifier from operating before start up condensate is drained SCREEN L 2 11 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ARMSTRONG STEAM HUMIDIFIER SPECIFICATIONDATE 09 29 1988 Application Duct 100 Outside Air Rev No 10 17 Company Name ABC Company By bh Humidifier ID No MS 2 Comments SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Room Design Conditions 72 deg F 45 rh Outdoor Conditions 0 deg F 55 rh Volume of Outside Air Humidified 4000 cfm Humidifier Capacity 135 8 Ibs hr at 45 psig Model No HEM 91M 15 with a 14 orifice Mode of Control Electric Modulating Operator Model Honeywell M945A 24v AC Transformer Characteristics 208v 50 60hz Valve Rangeability 311 Minimum Controlled Flow 4 3 Ibs hp Manifold Length 18 inches Humidifier Assembly Length x Height 27 x 19 5 inches Weight 44 lbs Connection Sizes Steam Inlet Y2 NPT Drain 1 NPT Body Mounting Holes 2 7
13. Armstrong FB Software Program Humidifier Sizing and Selection User s Manual Humidifier Sizing and Selection For selected IBM and IBM Compatible Computers Version 2 10 2 20 2 30 2 40 2 50 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Computer Equipment Start Up Methods Operating Instructions Instructions for Inputting Data Educational Video Series on Humidification Program Updates Replacement Diskettes License Agreement Page 1 Page 1 Page 2 Page 2 Page 4 Page 22 Page 23 Page 23 Page 23 Page 24 PREFACE This User s Manual explains how to use the Armstrong Software Program 2 Humidifier Sizing and Selection BEFORE YOU BEGIN Armstrong Software Program 2 is designed to be used in conjunction with Armstrong Educational Handbook HB 501 and Bulletin No 504 If you do not have these catalogs contact Armstrong for copies Before starting this program refer to page 2 Computer Equipment to determine if your computer and our software are compatible If you are not familiar with the general operation of yourcomputer system contactthe appropriate department in your company before beginning to use this program STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS This Users Manual provides detailed step by step instructions for using all features of Armstrong Software Program 2 The best way to learn how to use Program 2 is to familiarize yourself with this ma
14. F10 Exit SCREEN D 1 Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Enter the space volume in cubic feet or enter 0 to enter room dimensions LxWxH in feet Length 150 ft Width 100 ft Ceiling Height ft Air Changes Per Hour natural ventilation Rooms lor 2 sides exposed 1 15 Rooms 3 or 4 sides exposed 2 Rooms no windows or outside doors 5 75 These air changes are taking place under average conditions exclusive of air provided for ventilation or regain of hygroscopic materials Air changes Hr 15 Additional Ventilation Fan Capacity 8000 cfm FI Restart Appl F9 Menu F10 Exit 4A Enter SCREEN D 2 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 6 The Application Notes in Screen E list some general guidelines for choosing the number of humidifiers required for your installation Additional information can be found on pages 36 38 in Handbook HB 501 Note that the room volume of 150 000 ft 3 is now on the screen This figure is the result of the inputs you inserted in Screen D 2 150 ft length x 100 ft width x 10 ft height 150 000 ft 3 As an example lets assume that we are humidifying an electronic parts manufacturing area Static electricity control is important To get the correct number of humidifiers you should divide the room volume of 150 000 ft 3 by the recommended spacing volume for static electricity control which is 30 000 ft 3 The recommended number of humidifiers i
15. Inc TERM You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying the Program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form It will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement You agree upon termination to destroy the Program together with all copies modifications and merged portions in any form DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING REPAIR OR CORRECTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION LIMITATION OF REMEDIES INNO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES OR ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM EVEN IF THE LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY N
16. OT APPLY TO YOU GENERAL This Agreement will be construed under the Laws of the State of Michigan U S A NOTES 25 Armstrong International Inc r 4 mh m nge 816 Maple Street P O Box 408 Three Rivers Michigan 49093 USA Phone 616 273 1415 Parc Industriel Des Hauts Sarts B 4040 Herstal Liege Belgium Phone 04 2409090 Steam Traps Humidifiers Steam Coils Valves Bulletin 818 5M 1 93 Printed in U S A
17. anifolds needed Y or N N Restart Appl F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit Enter SCREEN J 9 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 12 Screen K contains information for installing manifolds correctly For this example enter 15 for the duct width and press the Enter or return key to continue Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection MANIFOLD SELECTION Normal manifold installation is with the manifold extending horizontally When required the manifold may extend vertically upward It must not extend vertically downward Horizontal manifolds should be perfectly level with the discharge holes pointed upstream against the air flow Manifolds over 1foot in length should be supported Always size the manifold to span the widest dimension of the duct section horizontal or vertical Utilize an expanded section when the narrowest dimension is less than 8 inches See Bulletin no 544 Installation Operation and Servicing Armstrong Manifold Type Humidifiers for Air Handling Systems for additional installation Do s and Don ts Enter Duct Width in 15 FI Restart Appl F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter SCREEN K 13 Screen L I is a building screen You may or may not wish to print this information on your humidifier specification If you do simply answer each question after the date is entered and pre
18. ation begins with the right humidification equipment precisely sized to meet the requirements of each specific application That means you spend valuable time performing complex and necessary calculations to determine humidification loads and humidifier requirements Now you can put an end to these manual calculations with Armstrong Software Program 2 our new computerized method of sizing and selecting steam humidifiers HERE S WHAT IT CAN DO Program 2 is menu driven user friendly software You merely answer a few easy to understand questions concerning yourspecific humidifier application and Program 2 will e Calculate humidification loads e Recommend specific steam humidifier models e Print the complete steam humidifier specification In addition Program 2 will calculate e Psychrometric properties of air e Equivalent room humidity from known duct conditions e Required duct humidity from known room conditions And all in a matter of minutes User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection COMPUTER EQUIPMENT Armstrong Software Program 2 will work on most IBM and IBM compatible personal computer systems Program 2 has been tested with the following computer systems IBM PC with PC DOS 2 1 or 3 1 IBM PC XT with PC DOS 2 1 or 3 1 IBM PC AT with PC DOS 3 1 IBM CONVERTIBLE with PC DOS COMPAQ Portable with MS DOS 3 1 COMPAQ Portable II with MS DOS 3 1 COMPAQ Deskpro with MS DOS 3 1 TANDON PCX with MS DOS 3 1
19. computer on The Armstrong program will automatically be loaded into your computer and will appear on your screen FIXED HARD DISK SYSTEM If you have a fixed hard disk drive system we suggest that youmake a subdirectory whichwillcontain Armstrong Software Program 2 The instructions for doing this are as follows User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection START UP METHODS continued Insert your DOS diskette in Drive A and turn your computer on Atthe Prompt A gt type C and press Enter or return to get to the root directory of your fixed disk If DOS is installed on your fixed disk simply load by turning onthe computer After entering DATEand TIME you will be at the Prompt C gt in the root directory Create a subdirectory on your fixed disk and name it HUMD using the DOS md command With the fixed disk in its root directory type MD HUMD and press the program diskette in Drive A Type COPY A EXE and press Enter or return The DOS command COPY A EXE is copying the program modules from the program diskette Source in Drive A to the subdirectory HUMD on your fixed diskette You have completed the procedure and have installed Armstrong Software Program 2 on your fixed disk To run the program type LOGOH or type H and press Enter or return Enter or return The DOS command MD HUMD is now creating a subdirectory named HUMD NOTE If your computer doe
20. d around the humidifier to insure sufficient mixing of humidified air The humidistat location should be 20 to 30 feet from the humidifier and should have a clear line of site to the humidifier Good air sampling by the humidistat is essential for accurate humidity control F9 Menu F10 Exit A Enter SCREEN C User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 5 Review Screen D 1 If you know the volume of your room in cubic feet enter the information on the line Space Volume and press the Enter or return key to continue to screen E If you do not know the volume of your room press the Enter or return key Then input the length width and ceiling height as requested on screen D 2 Screen D 2 then shows the air changes per hour for average room conditions For this example enter 1 5 airchanges per hour and press the Enter or return key PLEASE NOTE If the conditions shown on Screen D 2 do not apply to your application you should input the actual number of air changes per hour for your installation The next item requests additional ventilation fan capacity For this example enter 8000 and press the Enter or return key to continue Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Enter the space volume in cubic feet or enter 0 to enter room dimensions LxWxH in feet Space Volume ft3 FI Restart Appl F9 Menu
21. ded blank diskette in Drive B and press Enter or return The blank diskette in Drive B is now being formatted and the DOS operating system is being copied to it making it self loading NOTE Once the DOS operating system is transferred to your blank diskette in Drive B your computer screen may ask you to enter a volume label or press Enter or return To simplify this procedure press Enter or return Your computer screen may also ask if you want to format another diskette Y or N Press N for No START UP METHODS continued 2 You are now ready to make a working diskette of the Armstrong program When the Prompt A gt appears on the screen remove the DOS diskette from Drive A and insert Armstrong s Software Program 2 diskette in Drive A Type COPY B and press Enter or return The DOS operating system is now copying the program from Armstrong s diskette in Drive A to your formatted diskette in Drive B 3 You now have a working diskette of Armstrong Software Program 2 which is self loading When you want to use this program in the future simply insert the working diskette in Drive A and turn your computer on The Armstrong program will automatically be loaded into your computer and will appear on your screen SINGLE DRIVE SYSTEMS METHOD 1 You may use the enclosed Armstrong Software Program 2 diskette with your DOS diskette To do this simply insert your DOS diskette in Drive A
22. ear on the screen with your inputs Please review your inputs to be sure they are correct If they are and you want to continue simply press the Enter or return key Other command functions are shown on the bottom of your screen Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing INPUTS 150 ft 100 ft 10 ft 15 8000 cfm Length Width Ceiling Height Air Changes Hour natural ventilation Ventilation Fan Capacity Number of Humidifiers Required Outside Air Temperature Outside Air Relative Humidity Altitude Desired Room Temperature Desired Room Relative Humidity 10 deg F 25 RH 1000 feet above sea level 70 deg F 45 RH L O tb ton nde we CALCULATED VALUES Required Humidifier Capacity 75 4 Ibs hr Total Humidification Load 377 Ibs hr FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter Select Humidifier SCREEN F 8 Screen G requests information regarding the steam supply If you have a steam supply press the Enter or return key which is the default for Yes Next enter the steam supply pressure which is 35 psig for this example and press the Enter or return key If an on off humidifier is satisfactory press the Enter or return key which is the default for Yes This screen also asks if a fan is required For this example a fan is not necessary so press the Enter or return key which is also the default for No NOTE If a steam supply
23. ection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 5 Screen D shown below is a building screen In other words after you enter the information requested on each line and press the Enter or return key the next line will appear on the screen Each input has a default value For this example we have used only one of the defaults Therefore enter the information shown in Screen D below After you have entered the necessary data the program will calculate the required humidifier capacity Please review your inputs to be sure they are correct NOTE If you would like to see if the moisture levels are attainable press F9 and return to the Application Menu Next you should enter 6 The inputs you inserted will be transferred to this part of the program A default value of 60 F is used for the duct temperature If you know your actual duct temperature when working with this portion of the program you should enter it when requested After reviewing the calculated values press the F9 key and return to the Application Menu i i Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing INPUTS Volume of Outside Air Outside Air Temperature Outside Air Relative Humidity Altitude Desired Room Temperature Desired Room Relative Humidity 4000 cfm 0 deg F 55 RH 100 feet above sea level 72 deg F 45 RH CALCULATED VALUES Required Humidifier Capacity 127 5 Ibs hr Use section 6 to check if these m
24. ess We will be happy to send them Armstrong Software Program 2 at no charge 23 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection LICENSE AGREEMENT You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using the program Your initial use of the program indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions If you do not agree with them you should promptly return the program to the licensor Name and Address of Licensor Armstrong International Inc Armstrong 816 Maple Street Three Rivers MI 49093 U S A Name of Program Armstrong Software Program 2 Humidifier Sizing and Selection The Licensor licenses you to use the Program in any country except that you may not make available directly or indirectly the Program or any product process or service that is produced utilizing this program to any of the following countries or to Nationals of any of the following countries Cuba lraq Kampuchea Cambodia Laos Libya North Korea or Vietnam You assume responsibility for the selection of the Program to achieve your intended results and for the installation and use of and results obtained from the Program COPYRIGHT AND OTHER RIGHTS You may in conjunction with your authorized use of the Program 1 copy the Program into your machine or printed form 2 modify the Program and or merge it into another program for your use Any portion of the Program merged into another program wil
25. gs You ll hear experts explain how improper humidification can damage your health electronic equipment buildings machines and materials such as wood and paper The second 20 minute program covers the four ways to humidify what they are and how they work The tape focuses on steam humidification and why it offers low maintenance cleanliness and efficiency making it the best choice for most applications To view Armstrong s new It s the Humidity video series or to schedule a showing for your in house training program contact the Marketing Services Department Armstrong International Inc 816 Maple Street Three Rivers MI 49093 Phone 616 273 1415 PROGRAM UPDATES If you are the person who requested Armstrong Software Program 2 your name is in our file and you will receive notification of all program updates To be assured of receiving future updates please notify us of any address change s If Program 2 has been passed on to you and you are responsible for humidifier sizing and selection you may receive program updates by calling or writing the following address Attention ASP 2 Marketing Services Department Armstrong International Inc 816 Maple Street Three Rivers MI 49093 Ph 616 273 1415 REPLACEMENT DISKETTES If you need a replacement diskette or if there are others in your company who are responsible for humidifier sizing and selection please send their names and addresses to the above addr
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27. lation and allow a steam humidifier specification to be printed For direct area installation please use section 4 FI Restart Appl F9 Menu F10 Exit SCREEN C 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NO 8 SELECT A HUMIDIFIER 5 Review Screen D This screen asks for the desired humidifier capacity and the steam supply pressure For this example enter the information shown on Screen D and press the Enter or return key to continue Select a Humidifier Duct Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection Desired Humidifier Capacity 75 lbs hr Is a steam supply available Y or N Steam supply pressure psig FI Restart Appl FQ Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter SCREEN D 6 Screen E shows the recommended humidifier for your application based on the information you entered Select a Humidifier Duct Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection The Recommended Humidifier for your Application is Model Number 91M Orifice Size 1 32 Operating Steam Pressure 10 psig Humidifier Capacity 83 lbs hr FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter Select Actuator SCREEN E 7 The remaining operating instructions for No 8 Select a Humidifier are similar to those used for other applications 21 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection INSTRUCTIONS FOR INPUTTING DATA The following keys can be used to help input and edit data
28. ng Department 616 273 1415 if you need assistance for sizing and selecting humidifiers not found on the Application Menu of this program After you complete the sample problems beginning on page 4 you may wish to become familiar with No 8 Select a Humidifier We recommend however that you use this only if other selections on the Application Menu do not meet your specific requirements 1 Refer to the Start up Methods described on page 2 Load the program into your computer using Method 1 or 2 2 Read the introductory Screen A and press the Enter or return key 3 Review the Application Menu on Screen B Enter No 8 Select a Humidifier 4 Review the application notes on Screen C below Note that you must know the humidification load and the steam supply pressure of your installation to proceed with this application Also note that this part of the program is to be used for duct installations If you have a direct area installation you should return to the Application Menu and select No 4 for area humidification For this application press Enter or return and continue Select a Humidifier Duct Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Application Notes This section can be used when the humidification load has been previously calculated by experienced personnel After entering the humidification load and steam pressure the program will select the required humidifier model for duct instal
29. ns 10 deg F 25 rh Humidifier Capacity 89 6 Ibs hr at 35 psig Model No VSA 92 with a 7 32 orifice Mode of Control Electric On Off Operator Model Solenoid Coil Electrical Characteristics ROv 50 60 hz 10 5 watts class H Other voltages available Consult your Armstrong Rep or the Factory Humidifier Assembly Length x Height 7 6 x 10 8 inches Weight 33 Ibs Connection Sizes Steam Inlet 3 4 NPT Drain 1 NPT Body Mounting Holes 2 7 16 thru holes SCREEN I 3 11 You have completed our instructional examples for sizing duct and area humidifiers We suggest that you now try sizing and selecting duct and area humidifiers entering your application information 12 Remember to refer to Handbook HB 501 and Bulletin No 504 If you have any questions please call Armstrong International Inc or your local Armstrong Representative User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 HUMIDIFIER SIZING AND SELECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NO 8 SELECT A HUMIDIFIER Application No 8 Select a Humidifier is a humidifier selection program which should only be used by experienced personnel who know the sizing parameters of the application It is not a humidifier sizing program In this portion of the program you are sizing and selecting humidifiers for your application NOT ARMSTRONG We suggest that you contact your Armstrong Representative or the Armstrong Application Engineeri
30. nter or return This will bring Armstrong Software Program 2 into the system and you may proceed with the operating instructions found on 4 of this booklet NOTE If your computer does not have graphics capabilities the command LOGOH will not bring the Armstrong program into your system You may use the Armstrong program however by typing H after the Prompt A gt and pressing Enter or return instead of LOGOH 5 METHOD 2 If you have graphics capabilities on your computer you may use Method 2 when running the Armstrong program Method 2 requires you to format a blank diskette and make a working diskette of the Armstrong program This procedure will make the system self loading thus eliminating the need to use your DOS diskette once you have made a working diskette If you do not have graphics capabilities on your computer we suggest that you use Method 1 to run the program The following instructions apply for making a working diskette 1 The first step is to format a double density double sided blank diskette To do this insert your DOS diskette in Drive A and turn your computer on When requested enter the date and time and press Enter or return The DOS Prompt A gt will appear on the screen when DOS is ready to accept commands When the Prompt A gt appears type FORMAT B S and press Enter or return Your computer screen will instruct you to insert your double density double si
31. nual and Handbook HB 501 and Bulletin No 504 Next using your computer work through the examples included in the Operating Instructions beginning on page 4 Once you become familiar with the User s Manual you may use the Table of Contents for quick reference to the particular section of interest IMPORTANT ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 SHOULD BE UTILIZED AS A GUIDE FOR THE SIZING AND SELECTION OF HUMIDIFICATION EQUIPMENT BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL SIZING SELECTION AND INSTALLATION SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPETENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCEORADVICE WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT ARMSTRONG OR ITS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES FOR COMPLETE DETAILS INTRODUCTION A BRIEF HISTORY Dry air can cause a variety of costly troublesome and sometimes dangerous problems In today s competitive environment you can t afford not to humidify In more than 45 years of designing manufacturing and applying humidification equipment Armstrong has solved virtually every imaginable problem in steam humidification In an effort to share this knowledge we at Armstrong have developed Software Program 2 It deals with the sizing and selecting of steam humidifiers for a wide variety of applications ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 Humidity sensitive materials Personnel Delicate machinery and equipment Proper levels of humidification can help you protect all of these assets and in many cases increase their production efficiency Proper humidific
32. oisture levels are attainable FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F9 Menu F10 Exit a Enter Select Humidifier SCREEN D OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 6 Review Screen E If steam supply is available simply press the Enter or return key which is the default for Yes You should then enter the steam supply pressure NOTE If a steam supply is not available press the N key for No and then press the Enter or return key You will see a message advising you to contact your Armstrong Representative or the factory to select an electronic steam humidifier If you have no steam supply you should press the F9 key to return to the Application Menu For this example press the Enter or return key and enter a steam supply pressure of 45 and press Enter or return again Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection You have sized a load for a Duct 100 Outside Air Required Humidifier Capacity 127 5 Ibs hr Is a steam supply available Y or N Y Steam supply pressure 45 psig FI Restart Appl F9 Menu F10 Exit A Enter SCREEN E 7 Screen F shows the recommended humidifier for your application The function keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to proceed in a number of ways Please press the Enter or return key to continue Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection The Recommended Humidifier for you
33. r Application is Model Number 91m Orifice Size 14 Operating Steam Pressure 45 psig Humidifier Capacity 135 8 Ibs hr FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Data F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4 Enter Select Actuator SCREEN F 7 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 8 Screen G lists the types of operators available For this example enter No 2 and press the Enter or return key Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection TYPES OF OPERATORS AVAILABLE Pneumatic Electric Modulating Electric On Off Optional Pneumatic Optional Electric Modulating Enter your operator choice FI Restart Appl F3 Backup F9 Menu F10 Exit 4A Enter SCREEN G 9 Screen H allows you to select the operator you prefer from the electronic modulating operators in stock For this example enter No 4 and press Enter or return Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection ELECTRIC MODULATING OPERATORS IN STOCK Barber Colman MP 361 Motor 24v AC Barber Colman MP 461 Motor ROv AC Barber Colman MP 5210 Hydraulic ROv AC Honey well M945A Motor w Bal Relay 24v AC Honeywell M945B Motor 24v AC Honeywell M745S Electronic ROv AC Honeywell M945A amp B can be furnished with a transformer for use with 1220 208 or 240 v AC service Enter your operator choice FI Restart Appl F3 Backup F9 Menu F10
34. s Exit Program OCOONDODUBWN Select an Application SCREEN B 4 Review the Application Notes in Screen C Refer to Pages 29 34 in Handbook HB 501 for additional information on system layouts for steam type humidifiers If you want to continue press the Enter or return key If you want to review a different application press the F9 key to return to the Application Menu If you want to stop working with the program press the F10 key For this application press the Enter or return key to continue working with the program Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Application Notes A duct humidifier is installed in an air handling system duct For best operation the humidifier should be installed in the warmest slowest duct air with a wide duct section for good mixing The volume temperature and relative humidity of duct air must be sufficient to absorb the amount of moisture discharged by the humidifier as required by the room and control system Note To compare required duct or room conditions to see if moisture levels are attainable use the following sections of this program 6 Room to Duct Comparison 7 Duct to Room Comparison Armstrong has data sheets available showing typical system layouts for steam type humidifiers See Handbook HB 501pp 29 34 F9 Menu F10 Exit J Enter SCREEN C 5 User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Sel
35. s 5 150 000 ft 3 divided by 30 000 ft 3 5 humidifiers Therefore input 5 humidifiers and press the Enter or return key to continue Area Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing Application Notes Below are some general guidelines for choosing the number of humidifiers needed based on space volume To insure good distribution of humidified air throughout the area it is necessary to consider space volume physical layout and humidification loads See Handbook HB 501pp 36 38 for helpful information on area units AREA TYPE SPACING VOLUME ft3 Comfort Control 80000 Hygroscopic material storage 50000 Static electricity control 30000 Computer room 20000 Your room volume is 150000 ft 3 Number of humidifiers required FI Restart Appl F9 Menu F10 Exit SCREEN E User s Manual Armstrong Humidifier Sizing and Selection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued 7 Screen F shows the inputs you have made so far Itis also a building screen beginning with outside air temperature Each new condition has adefault on the screen For this example we have used some of the defaults When a default is used simply press the Enter or return key to continue to the next entry If the default is not used input the information shown on the screen below and then press the Enter or return key to continue to the next condition After you have entered all the information the calculated values will app
36. s not have graphics capabilities the command LOGOH will not bring the Armstrong program into your system You may use the Armstrong program however by typing Hafterthe Prompt C gt instead of LOGOH 3 When the DOS Prompt C gt appears on the screen move to the subdirectory HUMD using the DOScd command Type CD HUMD and press Enter or return The DOS command CD HUMD will move youtothe subdirectory HUMD 4 When the DOS Prompt C gt appears on the screen insert ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 HUMIDIFIER SIZING amp SELECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Program 2 is menu driven and user friendly minimizing the time required to learn how to use The best way to learn Program 2 is by completing the examples given in this section While only two sample applications are explained the screens and instructions for each application follow the same basic format IMPORTANT USER INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE EXAMPLES IT IS VITAL THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION OF THE USER S MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY AND EXECUTE THE EXAMPLES ON YOUR COMPUTER 1 Refer to the Start Up Methods described on page 2 Load the program into your computer using either Method 1 or 2 2 Read the introductory Screen A and press the Enter or return key to continue Armstrong Steam Humidifier Sizing ARMSTRONG SOFTWARE PROGRAM 2 Steam Humidifier Sizing amp Selection This program is a supplement to Armstrong s Humidification Handbook HB 501land Series 90
37. ss the Enter or return key After you enter your comments you may continue by selecting one of the commands at the bottom of your screen If your computer is not connected to a printer you may review your humidification specification on the screen by pressing the F4 key If your computer is connected to a printer you may press the F2 key to receive a printout After pressing the F2 key you may then decide if you want to print the complete specification or an abbreviated form Screen L 2 shows a complete specification printout while Screen L 3 shows an abbreviated form Duct 100 Outside Air Armstrong Steam Humidifier Selection Today s Date 09 29 1988 Your Company s Name ABC Company Your Name bh Revision Level 10 17 Humidifier ID MS 2 Comments none FI Restart Appl F2 Prt Spec F3 Backup F4 Prt to Scrn F8 Prt to File F9 Menu F10 Exit 4A Enter SCREEN L 1 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ARMSTRONG STEAM HUMIDIFIER SPECIFICATION DATE 09 29 1988 Application Duct 100 Outside Air Rev No 10 17 Company Name ABC Company By bh Humidifier ID No MS 2 Comments SPECIFIC CONDITIONS Room Design Conditions 72 deg F 45 rh Outdoor Conditions 0 deg F 55 rh Volume of Outside Air Humidified 4000 cfm Humidifier Capacity 135 8 Ibs hr at 45 psig Model No HEM 91 M 15 with a 1 4 orifice Mode of Control Electric Modulating Operator Model
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