11 DesiccantBedType

11.1 DesiccantBedType definition

The DesiccantBedType represents a desiccant bed (e.g. used in adsorption dryers) and is defined in Table 12.

11.2 DewPoint

Setpoint and actual value of dewpoint monitored in °C or °F.

11.3 AirFlow

AirDryer with flow control for setting the mass of flow in l/s or cfm.

11.4 TemperatureOfDesiccantBed

Controlled temperature in the desiccant bed in °C or °F.

11.5 TemperatureDesiccantBedOut

Monitored temperature outlet of the desiccant bed in °C or °F.

11.6 TemperatureBackToDesiccantBed

Monitored temperature air flow back to the desiccant bed in °C or °F.

11.7 EnergyConsumptionResettable

Monitored energy consumption of the heater in the desiccant bed in kWh.

Resettable with ResetEnergyMeasurement Method.

11.8 TotalEnergy

This Object provides information about the actual power and the total lifetime energy consumption of the whole device. The EnergyType is defined in OPC 40083.

11.9 ActivateDesiccantBedController

Method to request the desiccant bed controller to be switched on. The Server response is provided in the DesiccantBedControllerStatus Variable.

When it is switched off, there is no power control. Only the actual temperature value is measured cyclically.

Signature

	ActivateDesiccantBedController();

11.10 DeactivateDesiccantBedController

Method to request the desiccant bed controller to be switched off. The Server response is provided in the DesiccantBedControllerStatus Variable.

When it is switched off, there is no power control. Only the actual temperature value is measured cyclically.

Signature

	DeactivateDesiccantBedController();

11.11 DesiccantBedControllerStatus

Provides information about the current operation state of the desiccant bed controller.

The FunctionStatusEnumeration is defined in Table 15.