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Rotary Screw Compressors

DSD/DSDX Series
With the world-renowned SIGMA PROFILE
Free air delivery from 12.68 to 30.20 m³/min – Pressure 5.5 to 15 bar
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What do you expect from a compressor with

variable frequency drive and refrigeration DSD/DSDX Tailored, modular DSD/DSDX –
Efficiency as standard
dryer?
design for maximum DSD and DSDX series compressors

efficiency
As a user, you expect maximum efficiency, reliability and consistent air with energy-saving 1:1 drive form
KAESER’s solution: the basis for KAESER’s versatile
quality from your compressed air system.
Versatile modular design modular concept. They are
That may sound simple, but these advantages are influenced by many
Available with optional SFC variable particularly efficient, durable and
different factors: Compressed air system investment
frequency drive, KAESER‘s highly efficient reliable as each is equipped a
Energy costs, for example, taken Maintenance costs DSD and DSDX rotary screw compressors generously-sized low speed airend
over the lifetime of a are not only simple to install but also offer featuring SIGMA PROFILE rotors.
compressor, add up to a outstanding versatility and performance.
multiple of investment costs. Furthermore, DSD series compressors can
Efficient energy consumption be equipped with a refrigeration dryer.
therefore plays a vital role
in every compressed air
system, as does reliability.
T – With refrigeration
It is also important that dryer
the compressed air
system delivers condensate-free DSD compressors are available
compressed air in the correct Energy costs with an integrated refrigeration dryer
Energy savings module. The compressor and dryer
volume and quality for the specific
application. This not only increases are housed in separate cabinets
system reliability, but also significantly reduces maintenance costs for with individual cooling air apertures
the air distribution network, compressed air tools, pneumatic control and cooling systems to ensure
systems and any other equipment that uses compressed air. maximum operational reliability.

SFC – Sigma Frequency

Control
The SIGMA FREQUENCY CONTROL
(SFC) variable frequency drive
module is available for DSD and
DSDX compressor systems. The
SFC module and the compressor are
seamlessly integrated into a compact,
8 hard-wired unit that delivers maximum
7 11
performance, yet requires minimal
1 Intake filter floor space. Each package is delivered
tested and ready for operation.
2 Inlet valve
3 SIGMA PROFILE airend
4 Drive motor
5 Fluid separator tank Maximum flexibility C
1 B
4 6 Fluid filter KAESER’s versatile range of modular T SFC packages
6 2
10 7 Compressed air aftercooler
ensures that a model is available to suit every compressed A = Rotary screw compressor
air need. The refrigeration dryer module (C) transforms DSD Series
9 3 8 Fluid cooler a standard rotary screw compressor into a compact
compressed air system that delivers quality, dried-air in A B = SFC
9 Frequency converter (Optional)
5 accordance with the highest standards. With the addition C = Refrigeration dryer (T)
10 Refrigeration dryer (Optional) of the SFC module (B), the compressor speed can be
11 Fan automatically adjusted to meet varying air demand. All
possible combinations of these three modules are available.
DSD T – With compact refrigeration dryer
Dependable centrifugal
separator
A centrifugal separator with an
electronically controlled ECO
DRAIN is installed between the
compressor and the dryer. This
ensures safe and efficient initial
separation and drainage of the
condensate even under conditions
of high ambient temperature and
humidity.

Refrigeration dryer with

ECO DRAIN
The innovative DSD T The refrigeration dryer also features
series an ECO DRAIN. The advanced
level-controlled condensate drain
Combining unrivalled reliability with
eliminates the compressed air
exceptional efficiency, KAESER‘s
losses associated with solenoid
new DSD T rotary screw compressor
valve control. This both saves
systems provide space-saving, energy
energy and considerably enhances
efficient compressed air generation
the reliability of the compressed air
and treatment in a single compressor
supply.
package.
The addition of the integrated
refrigeration dryer module transforms
the high performance DSD compressor
unit into a complete air supply system,
Aluminium plate heat
which is able to operate in ambient exchanger
conditions of up to +45°C. The aluminium plate heat exchanger
in the refrigeration dryer is both
corrosion- and contamination-
resistant. Even with fluctuating airflow,
the heat exchanger reliably separates
the accumulating condensate from
the air. The dryer ’s components
and piping are designed to provide
exceptional operational safety and
reliability.

Turnkey operation SIGMA CONTROL

Contained in its own separate cabinet there is more than The SIGMA CONTROL compressor
sufficient space to allow all the components in the dryer to controller constantly monitors the
be generously sized yet easily accessible for maintenance. compressor, refrigeration dryer and
This design also prevents exposure of the refrigeration condensate drains. If required, signals
dryer to any heat from the compressor package. Individual from the dryer can be defined as
cooling air apertures and intelligent design ensure alarms and forwarded to a centralised
outstanding reliability in ambient temperatures of up to control centre.
+45°C, which significantly increases compressed air
availability. The bearings in the drive and fan motors can be
externally lubricated.
DSD/DSDX SFC – Ultimate efficiency
Ambient Perfect performance –
temperature
even with high ambient
°C temperatures
45 The generously-sized SFC module with
35 its efficiently-cooled control cabinet

providers
allows trouble-free operation in ambient

Kaeser

Other
temperatures up to +45 °C.

Provider

The advanced DSD/DSDX

SFC series
Every KAESER rotary screw compressor
is equipped with a large, efficient airend
featuring high performance SIGMA Consistent pressure
PROFILE rotors. The airends in DSD/ Air delivery from a DSD or DSDX SFC
DSDX units are powered by a direct drive compressor can be matched to actual air
Pressure

Pressure in bar
system that eliminates the transmission ± 0.1 demand, according to required system
losses associated with gear drive systems, bar
pressure, by continuously adjusting
enabling these compressors to provide drive motor speed (and therefore the
significant energy savings. Considerable Consistent pressure airend) within its specified control range.
savings can also be achieved with the Depending on the buffer capacity of the
addition of a SIGMA FREQUENCY Time
downstream air network, it is therefore
CONTROL (SFC) module. possible to precisely maintain working
pressure to within ±0.1 bar and, as
a result, to reduce maximum system
pressure. This can lead to significant
savings, as each 1 bar reduction
in pressure amounts to a 7 percent
reduction in energy consumption.

Other variable speed KAESER SFC compressors

compressors

Soft start with no

Transmission losses current spikes
800% Direct start
Star-delta start
Energy consumption All packages are designed to operate at full 700%
Soft start Soft start allows a gradual increase

% full load current

SFC systems
load, 7 days a week, yet require no additional
600%

500%
in drive motor current from zero to full
Maintenance costs maintenance. Direct drive reduces the number 400% load, enabling almost unlimited motor
of components needed in comparison with gear 300%
switching frequency i.e. the number
200%

drive and eliminates the associated transmission 100%

of times the motor can be switched on
losses. This significantly increases reliability and 0% within a defined time period without
Time
service life; sound levels are also considerably overheating. Current spikes that can
Zero Interference: Outstanding performance potentially cause damage to power
lower. The benefits speak for themselves: efficient
The electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) DSD/ DSDX SFC compressor packages are highly efficient direct drive units power transmission, optimal power consumption systems and equipment are reliably eliminated without
of the components and of the complete
machine has been tested and certified in featuring variable speed control. With high-efficiency performance throughout the and reduced servicing / downtime costs. the need for additional expensive electronics. In addition,
accordance with all applicable regulations. entire control range, large, low speed airends featuring the energy saving SIGMA the continuously variable acceleration and deceleration of
PROFILE have significant advantages over smaller, high speed airends. moving parts reduces dynamic loading.
DSD and DSDX – Eight decisive advantages
1 SIGMA PROFILE airend 5 Highly efficient condensate separator (with DSD T)
A specific drive power can be used to turn a smaller airend at high speed or The separator tank in the refrigeration dryer is made of aluminium and is therefore
a larger airend at slow speed. Larger, low speed airends are more efficient, completely corrosion resistant. The compact separator is integrated within the
delivering more compressed air for the same drive power. That is why KAESER refrigeration dryer‘s heat exchanger package and deflector plates ensure reliable
developed airends especially for the DSD and DSDX series that precisely match condensate separation. Separation performance remains almost constant – even
the individual drive power and motor speed of each machine in the range. The with fluctuating airflow – reliably maintaining the required pressure dew point.
slightly higher investment cost of the larger airend is quickly recovered by the Solid particles are also washed out and eliminated together with the condensate.
energy saved during operation.

2 Energy-saving 1:1 drive 6 SFC module from Siemens (with DSD and DSDX)
The advantages of Kaeser‘s 1:1 drive system are not just limited to the elimination Siemens frequency converters are used exclusively in KAESER’s speed
of transmission losses. The motor and airend are joined by the coupling and its controlled compressors for several reasons: Siemens manufactures the industrial
housing to form a compact and durable unit that, apart from greasing of the motor PC-based SIGMA CONTROL compressor controller, which enables seamless
bearings, requires no regular maintenance. Should the coupling ever need to be communication with the SFC control cabinet. Furthermore, the worldwide
replaced it takes just a few minutes without any disassembly of the unit, as the presence of Siemens ensures dependable service. The SFC control cabinet
opening in the coupling housing is more than large enough to replace the two and SIGMA CONTROL are Class A1 tested and certified as per electromagnetic
coupling sections. compatibility regulation EN 55011, both as individual components and as an
integrated system.

3 Low speed operation 7 Flexible pressure adjustment

Each DSD / DSDX compressor has exactly the same mechanical components as The wide range of 1:1 drive airends available makes it possible to select the one
those used in KAESER’s standard fixed speed compressors. This not only ensures 13 bar
Others up to 4000 rpm
that works most efficiently within the pressure and performance range required. 0.1 bar increments

Pressure in bar
unrivalled reliability and compressed air availability, but also guarantees optimum This ensures that every DSD and DSDX SFC compressor operates with the
energy efficiency. The most efficient method of producing compressed air is by most efficient pressure-frequency profile. Furthermore, the SIGMA CONTROL 10 bar
m* using large, low speed airends – airends in DSD/ DSDX SFC compressors have a compressor controller is equipped with a pressure-to-frequency profile that 0.1 bar increments
0 rp
150 typical maximum rotation speed of approx. 2000 rpm. Further advantages include
to guarantees maximum flexibility for air delivery and pressure whilst providing best
up

long service life and reduced maintenance requirement. The use of standardised possible efficiency. 7.5 bar
DX

drive motors also contributes to long-term compressed air availability. 0.1 bar increments
/ DS
DSD

15 50 100 Hz

* SFC up to 2000 rpm

4 SIGMA CONTROL 8 Specific power is the key

6.2 kW/m³/min at
7.5 bar
Based on robust PC architecture, the SIGMA Control offers the possibility of Dual, Large, low speed airends are more efficient than small high speed airends
Quadro, Vario and Continuous control. Clearly marked navigation and input keys because they supply more air for the same drive power. This is not just the case at
on the user interface are used to move around within the menu options of the four full load, but also applies throughout the entire control range, which is particularly
line alpha-numeric display. This powerful compressor controller can also display important for variable speed machines. The specific energy requirement of 6.2 kW
information in any 1 of 30 selectable languages at just the press of a button. The per m³/min for a KAESER SFC compressor operating at 7.5 bar can be considered
SIGMA CONTROL automatically controls and monitors the compressor package. The as an excellent indication of the machine‘s efficiency. Variable frequency
Profibus interface enables exchange of data and operational parameters allowing controlled compressors are only truly efficient if they have low energy consumption
the SIGMA Control to communicate with other air management systems such as the throughout their entire control range.
Sigma Air Manager. Interfaces are provided as standard for connection of a modem,
a second compressor in base-load sequencing mode and for connection to data
networks (Profibus DP).
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Professional planning
Complete unit Airend Connection from motor Cooling Compressed air supply system with separate components
Ready for operation, fully automatic, Genuine KAESER rotary screw, single-
to airend Air-cooled; separate aluminium
super silenced, vibration damped, all stage, fluid-injected airend with SIGMA Airend with integral coupling bell. cooler for compressed air and fluid;
panels powder coated. PROFILE rotors. radial fan driven by its own motor
Electrical components (externally lubricated).
Sound insulation Drive
Control cabinet to IP 54, control
SIGMA CONTROL
Panels lined with laminated mineral Direct, high-flex coupling, without transformer, switch cabinet for
wool; maximum 72 dB(A) to PN8NTC gearing. Siemens Masterdrive frequency Interfaces for data communication
2.3 at one metre distance, free-field converter (for SFC version), floating comprising: RS 232 for Modem, RS
measurement.
Electric motor 485 for a slave compressor in base- KESS (KAESER’s Energy Saving Typically ensuring a 95-98 % load
contacts for ventilation control.
Premium efficiency electric motor of load sequencing mode (not with SFC System) provides comprehensive capacity, KAESER compressed
Vibration damping versions) and a Profibus (DP) interface analysis of your compressed air air systems provide exceptional
quality German manufacture to IP 55,
Double insulated anti-vibration ISO F, for additional reserve. for data networks. Prepared for usage, enabling KAESER’s experts efficiency and produce application-
mountings using rubber bonded metal Teleservice. to plan and design a system that is specific quality compressed air
elements. specially tailored to meet all of your at lowest possible cost. Use this
compressed air needs. expertise to your advantage and let
KAESER design your compressed
air system.

Technical Specifications – DSD / DSDX Dimensions

Standard version T – Version with integrated refrigeration dryer (Refrigerant R 134a)

Rated Model Working FAD *) Max.- Dimensions Sound Weight Rated Model Working FAD *) Max.- Dryer Dimensions Sound Weight Standard DSD version
motor pressure Complete package at operating WxDxH pressure motor Complete package operating power WxDxH pressure
power working pressure pressure level **) power pressure at working pressure pressure consumption level **)
kW bar m³/min bar mm dB(A) kg kW bar m³/min bar kW mm dB(A) kg

Air connection
2040
75 DSD 142 7.5 13.62 9 2350 x 1730 x 2040 68 2700 75 DSD 142 T 7.5 13.62 9 2.1 3310 x 1730 x 2040 68 3100
7.5 16.12 8.5 7.5 16.12 8.5
90 DSD 172 2350 x 1730 x 2040 69 2850 90 DSD 172 T 2.1 3310 x 1730 x 2040 69 3250
10 13.20 12 10 13.20 12 2350 1730

7.5 20.46 8.5 7.5 20.46 8.5 Front view Rear view View from right 3D-view
110 DSD 202 10 15.52 12 2350 x 1730 x 2040 70 3200 110 DSD 202 T 10 15.52 12 2.35 3310 x 1730 x 2040 70 3650
13 12.68 15 13 12.68 15
7.5 23.80 8.5 7.5 23.80 8.5 DSD T SFC version
71 71
132 DSD 238 10 19.92 12 2350 x 1730 x 2040 3400 132 DSD 238 T 10 19.92 12 2.35 3310 x 1730 x 2040 3850
79***) 79***)
13 14.80 15 13 14.80 15
7.5 24.10 8.5

Air connection
70

2040
132 DSDX 243 10 20.12 12 2600 x 1980 x 2040 3650
78***)
13 14.90 15
7.5 30.20 8.5
71
160 DSDX 302 10 23.50 12 2600 x 1980 x 2040 4100 3310 1730
78***)
13 19.52 15 Front view Rear view View from right 3D-view

SFC - Version with variable speed drive T SFC - Version with variable speed drive and integrated refrigeration dryer DSDX
75 DSD 142 SFC 7.5 3.6 - 14.80 9 2905 x 1730 x 2040 69 3100 75 DSD 142 T SFC 7.5 3.60 - 14.80 9 2.1 3310 x 1730 x 2040 69 3400

Air connection
7.5 3.6 - 16.33 10 7.5 3.60 - 16.33 10
90 DSD 172 SFC 2905 x 1730 x 2040 70 3230 90 DSD 172 T SFC 2.1 3310 x 1730 x 2040 70 3530

2040
10 3.55 - 14.2 10 10 3.55 - 14.20 10
7.5 4.25 - 20.30 10 7.5 4.25 - 20.30 10
110 DSD 202 SFC 10 4.00 - 17.30 10 2905 x 1730 x 2040 71 3730 110 DSD 202 T SFC 10 4.00 - 17.30 10 2.35 3310 x 1730 x 2040 71 4080 2600 1980
13 3.25 - 14.95 15 13 3.25 - 14.95 15
Front view Rear view View from right 3D-view
7.5 5.93 - 22.50 10 7.5 5.93 - 22.50 10
72 72
132 DSD 238 SFC 10 5.80 - 20.00 10 2905 x 1730 x 2040 3870 132 DSD 238 T SFC 10 6.60 - 20.00 10 2.35 3310 x 1730 x 2040 4220
79***) 79***)
13 3.56 - 16.00 15 13 3.56 - 16.00 15
7.5 6.62 - 26.90 8.5 DSDX SFC
71
132 DSDX 243 SFC 10 5.60 - 23.73 12 3155 x 1945 x 2040 4150
78***)
13 3.56 - 19.00 15
7.5 6.62 - 30.60 8.5

Air connection
72

2040
160 DSDX 302 SFC 10 5.60 - 26.70 12 3155 x 1945 x 2040 4600
78***)
13 3.56 - 21.10 15

3155 1945

*) FAD in accordance with ISO 1217:2009, Annex C; **) Sound pressure level as per ISO 2151 and the basic standard ISO 9614-2, tolerance: ± 3 dB(A); ***) At high fan speed Front view Rear view View from right 3D-view
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Choose the required grade of treatment according to your field of application: Explanation
Air treatment using a refrigeration dryer (pressure dew point +3 °C) THNF Bag filter
ZK Centrifugal separator
Application examples: selection of treatment classes to ISO 8573-1
ED ECO DRAIN
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Upon
FB / FC Pre-filter

KAESER
Pure air and clean room Upon request
technology request 4 1 Installation for FD Particulate filter
heavily fluctuating air FE / FF Microfilter

KAESER
KAESER
FST demand FG Activated carbon filter
Dairies, breweries 1 4 1 FFG

KAESER

KAESER
Activated carbon and microfilter combination

KAESER
KAESER
RD Refrigeration dryer
* Filter DD Desiccant dryer
Food and luxury food production

KAESER
1 4 1

KAESER
Air receiver RD ZK

KAESER
AMCS FD ACT FF ACT ACT activated carbon adsorber
FE FST Sterile filters
Very clean conveying air, chemical
plants 2 4 1 Aquamat Aquamat
AMCS AMCS Air-main charging system
Upon
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request

technology request 4 1

KAESER
Compressed air quality classes to ISO 8573-1(2010):
*
KAESER

FST

KAESER
Pharmaceutical industry 1 4 1 Solid particles / dust
KAESER
FFG

KAESER
Max. particle count per m³ of a particle size
Weaving machines, photo labs Class with d [µm]*
1 4 1 RD ED Compressor THNF
AMCS * unit
KAESER
0.1 ≤ d ≤ 0.5 0.5 ≤ d ≤ 1.0 1.0 ≤ d ≤ 5.0
Paint spraying, powder coating
1 4 1 AMCS FF 0 e.g. Consult KAESER regarding
* pure air and cleanroom technology
Packaging, control and
KAESER

1 ≤ 20,000 ≤ 400 ≤ 10
instrument air 1 4 2 2 ≤ 400,000 ≤ 6,000 ≤ 100
AMCS FE
3 not defined ≤ 90,000 ≤ 1,000
General works air, high-grade 4 not defined not defined ≤ 10,000
sand blasting 2 4 3
AMCS 5 not defined not defined ≤ 100,000
FC
KAESER

Shot blasting Class Particle concentration Cp [mg/m³]*

2 7 3 Aquamat
6 0 < Cp ≤ 5
FB
KAESER

Low-grade shot blasting 7 5 < Cp ≤ 10

3 7 4 X Cp > 10
For KAESER rotary screw compressors
Conveying air for wastewater
systems 3 9 4 *FE micro-filters Water
can be optionally
Other machines installed in TG to TI Class Pressure dew point [°C]
No quality requirements series refrigeration dryers.
8 9 5
e.g. Consult KAESER regarding
0 pure air and cleanroom technology
For air mains subject to sub-zero temperatures: 1 ≤ – 70 °C
Compressed air treatment with a desiccant dryer (down to -70 °C pressure dew point) 2 ≤ – 40 °C
Solids Water Oil Bacteria Upon 3 ≤ – 20 °C
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request 4 ≤ + 3 °C

Installation for
technology request 1-3 1 heavily fluctuating air 5 ≤ + 7 °C
demand 6 ≤ + 10 °C
KAESER

FST
KAESER

Pharmaceuticals, dairies, breweries Concentration of liquid water

1 1-3 1 Class
KAESER

KAESER

CW [g/m³]*
KAESER

KAESER

Microchip production, optics, food 7 CW ≤ 0.5

KAESER

and luxury food production 1 1-3 1 AMCS FE FD ACT Filter 8 0.5 < CW ≤ 5
KAESER

KAESER

Air receiver DD FE ZK 9 5 < CW ≤ 10

X CW ≤ 10
Paint spraying 2 1-3 1 AMCS
Upon Oil
KAESER

Pure air and clean room Upon request

technology request 1-3 1 Total oil concentration
KAESER

Class
KAESER

(fluid, aerosol + gaseous) [mg/m³]*

KAESER
KAESER

FST
KAESER

Process air, pharmaceuticals e.g. Consult KAESER regarding

1 1-3 1 0 pure air and cleanroom technology
1 ≤ 0.01
KAESER

Photo labs 1 1-3 1 Compressor THNF 2 ≤ 0.1

KAESER

KAESER

AMCS FG FD DD FE ED unit 3 ≤ 1.0

Especially dry conveying air, paint 4 ≤ 5.0
spraying,fine pressure controllers 2 1-3 2 Aquamat X > 5.0
AMCS
*) At reference conditions 20°C, 1 bar(a), 0% humidity
P-651/14ED.10/11 Specifications are subject to change without notice

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