EASY CONTROL PROGRAMMING MANUAL PUBLICATION DATE: 31 Jan 2008 516307 C ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER FOR INDUSTRIAL TUMBLE DRYERS
1. CONTENTS Publication date: 31 Jan 2008 Page: 1. CONTENTS..................................................................................................................... 1 2. WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS ......................................................................................... 2 2.1. WARNINGS........................................................................................................................................2 2.2. USED SYMBOLS ..............................................
2. WARNINGS AND SYMBOLS 2.1. WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING A MACHINE CONTROLLED BY AN ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER, READ THIS MANUAL. INCORRECT USE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE CONTROLS. IGNORING INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE AN INCORRECT MACHINE FUNCTION, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURIES OR MACHINE AND/OR LINEN DAMAGES. - This manual version is an original English version. Without the original version these instructions are not complete.
2.2. USED SYMBOLS BUTTONS – – – START Start up a program Continue an interrupted program Advance the program to the next sequence PROGRAM TEMPERATURE HIGH – Program selection button, High Temperature PROGRAM TEMPERATURE MEDIUM – Program selection button, Medium Temperature – PROGRAM TEMPERATURE LOW Program selection button, Low Temperature ALARM INDICATION – Red Light is On or Flashing when an alarm occurs KEYSWITCH – – With the keyswitch you can select between „Run mode“ and „Program mode“.
3. BASIC DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS THE CONTROL OFFERS: – 3 programs with default temperatures low, medium and high. – Easy operation with piezo buttons.
3.1. CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS ! WARNING !!! CONNECTION TO THE WRONG VOLTAGE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRONIC PART AND TO THE DRYER ITSELF.
4. INITIALIZING THE MACHINE 4.1. INITIALISATION MENU ATTENTION!!! BEFORE MAKING CHANGES IN THE INITIALISATION MENU READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL. THE CHANGES YOU MAKE WILL INFLUENCE THE DRYER PROCESSES AND PRICE SETTINGS. BEFORE MAKING CHANGES WE RECOMMEND TO WRITE DOWN CAREFULLY WHAT THE PREVIOUS SETTINGS WERE. HOW TO GET INTO THE INITIALISATION MENU The initialisation menu can only be accessed when the machine is in stand by (the machine is powered up but no program is started). 1.
The display unit will start flashing. IV. THE DISPLAY UNIT IS FLASHING + THE „MIDDLE TEMPERATURE“ BUTTON IS PRESSED: Data on the corresponding display unit will be modified. V. THE DISPLAY UNIT IS FLASHING + THE „UPPER TEMPERATURE“ BUTTON IS PRESSED: The display unit will stop flashing or eventually the next right display unit will start flashing. VI. THE SETTING OR VALUE IS DISPLAYED AND NO DISPLAY UNIT IS FLASHING + THE „MIDDLE TEMPERATURE“ BUTTON IS PRESSED: The software jumps to the next menu-item.
HOW TO MAKE A CORRECTION After you have modified a menu-item, the display unit will stop flashing by pressing the „UPPER TEMPERATURE“ button. If you see that you have made a mistake, you can modify the menu-item once more by pressing the „UPPER TEMPERATURE“ button. The display will start flashing again. WRITING THE MODIFICATIONS INTO THE MEMORY When the updated values and settings are written into the EEPROM memory: dashes are displayed. This occurs automatically when you leave the Submenu.
Drying Time ONLY FOR OPL MACHINES. The preprogrammed time for drying at the drying process. dt1 : drying time program 1 dt2 : drying time program 2 dt3 : drying time program 3 The drying time can be set between 0 – 99 minutes. Defaults : dt1 = 35 minutes dt2 = 35 minutes dt3 = 35 minutes HUMIDITY CONTROL FUNCTION Residual Humidity Value Humidity Control ONLY FOR OPL MACHINES AND MACHINES CONNECTED TO CENTRAL PAYMENT SYSTEM WITH SELECTION HUMIDITY CONTROL. „Hum“=„on“ in „t-Menu“.
ct1 : cooldown time program 1 ct2 : cooldown time program 2 ct3 : cooldown time program 3 Time can be set between 0 – 30 Minutes. Defaults : ct1 = 5 Minutes ct2 = 4 Minutes ct3 = 3 Minutes Cooldown Ratio The purpose of the „Cooldown Ratio“ function is to control how quickly the temperature in the dryer should decrease in function of time at the Cooldown Sequence. cr1 : Cooldown Ratio program 1 cr2 : Cooldown Ratio program 2 cr3 : Cooldown Ratio program 3 The Cooldown Ratio can be set between 0 – 5°C/min.
UNWRINKLE CONTROL FUNCTION The Unwrinkle function avoids that the linen gets wrinkled at the end of the dry cycle when the operator has no time to Unload the machine immediately. The unwrinkle time is the time that the machine will still revers the fabrics at a 99% reduced mechanical action, once the drying process is finished. Unwrinkle Time The purpose of this menu-item is to set the Unwrinkle Sequence time. The function is switched OFF for a time setting = 0 minutes.
Reversation On Time The time when the drum rotates at the Reversation Motor action. The Reversation On Time can be set between 3 – 120 seconds. Default : 40 seconds Reversation Off Time The time when the drum doesn’t rotate, at the Reversation Motor Action. The Reversation Off Time can be set between 1 – 15 seconds. Default : 5 seconds ! ATTENTION PLEASE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE SELECTED THE RIGHT REVERSATION ON-OFF TIMES, AS IT HAS AN INFLUENCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DRYER.
„C“- PRICE SUBMENU ONLY FOR MACHINES WITH A COIN SELECTOR & EXTERNAL PAYMENT SYSTEM. The Price Sub-Menu contains the time settings in relation to the coin values. Minimum Time to Start Dryer To ensure that the dryer will always be started for a minimum amount of time, there is a „Minimum Time value to Start the Dryer“. If the value for „MtS“ is bigger than any coin reference time „rt“ value, the customer has to pay with more than one coin to start the dryer.
is opened. Before a new cycle can be started the door must be opened and closed. Pay : At the end of the drying cycle „Pay“ is shown immediately, a new cycle can be started without opening the door. co1 : At the end of the drying cycle the value of coin drop 1 is displayed, a new cycle can be started without opening the door. This information instructs customers which coin is needed for payment.
Individual Price : rt1 : Reference Time corresponding with coin value 1 for Program 1 rt2 : Reference Time corresponding with coin value 1 for Program 2 rt3 : Reference Time corresponding with coin value 1 for Program 3 The time can be set between 0 – 30 Min.
Individual Price : ct1 : Cooldown Time corresponding with Program 1 ct2 : Cooldown Time corresponding with Program 2 ct3 : Cooldown Time corresponding with Program 3 The time can be set between 2 – 30 Min. Defaults : ct1 = ct2 = ct3 = 5 Min 5 Min 5 Min „O“- SOFTWARE VERSION MENU The goal of this Submenu is to leave the initialisation menu. When you select the „o“ submenu then you will see for 5 seconds the software version number on the display. This allows you to verify the software version number.
4.2. CONFIGURATION MENU ATTENTION !!! BEFORE MAKING CHANGES IN THE CONFIGURATION MENU READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. THE CHANGES YOU MAKE WILL INFLUENCE THE DRY PROCESSES AND PRICE SETTINGS. BEFORE MAKING CHANGES WE SUGGEST TO WRITE DOWN CAREFULLY WHAT THE PREVIOUS SETTINGS WERE. Before you can enter the configuration menu, you must go first into the Initialisation menu (see previous chapter).Then you have to select the „o“ submenu. Press the „Upper Temperature“ button when the „o“ submenu is displayed.
„T“- OPTION MENU The Option Menu contains selections by which we define the general machine functionality. COIN / OPL - Coin machine: The machine is executed with coin selector or is connected to a central payment system. - OPL machine: The machine is NOT executed with coin selector and is NOT connected to a central payment system.
LINT CYCLE COUNTER - You can set the cycle counter value for which the Dryer gives a warning that the Lint Filter must be cleaned. - The value can be set between 0 and 40 cycles. Default: 0 cycles - Depending the kind of linen, the lint filter has to be cleaned more or less frequently. - The warning helps you to remember that the filter has to be cleaned. - For the default value „0“ cycles, the function is switched off and no message to clean the lint filter will be shown on the display.
oFF = without humidity sensor on = with humidity sensor Default: without humidity sensor REMARK HUMIDITY CONTROL IS ONLY APPLICABLE FOR OPL DRYERS AND DRYERS WITH EXTERAL PAYMENT SYSTEM. IT IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR COIN OPERATED DRYERS. SPECIAL PRICES - Only for COIN machines connected with a Special Price time Signal. If the special price input signal is low, the standard Normal „Reference Time Settings“ will be displayed at Start-up. See c-submenu, menu items : rt1, 2, 3.
- Selection RL2 : * Dryer computer accepts multiple pulses from central payment system. * First pulse works as Start Release. * Setup values from „c“ menu are applicable. * For each pulse, value „rt“ („rt1“, „rt2“, „rt3“) at „c“-menu will increment the drying time. * Program can still be changed after start. oFF = no external payment unit connected with Easy control REL = an external payment unit that functions by potential free contacts (relays) and works with 1 pulse.
„S“- SYSTEM MENU The System Menu defines the way that the dryer functions by selecting the right machine type and by loading it‘s corresponding factory settings. WARNING ! IF YOU LOAD THE STANDARD FACTORY SETTINGS THEN ALL THE SETTINGS MADE BY THE CUSTOMER WILL BE LOST. MACHINE TYPE - First you have to select the right machine type. - The right machine type can be found on the machine type plate at the rear panel of the dryer machine.
In the case of Error message 35: To install the dryer Installation/Configuration properly, you have to reset the factory setting in the configuration menu. Error message 35 can only be erased by switching off and on the power. HEATING TYPE - Select the correct heating type from the list. • Elc : Electrical Heating • GAS : Gas Heating • StM : Steam Heating Default: Gas Heating TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 - Preset value for temperature Sensor 2.
„U“- COIN SUBMENU The goal of the „u“ submenu is to program coin values and to select the position of the decimal point. You can only change these values if you have selected „cn“ = „on“ in the „t“ routine. This mean that the machine will function as a machine with a coin selector. Now you can program the coin values. Only 2 coin values can be programmed as there are only 2 Coin Selectors that can be installed. DECIMAL POINT 0.00: setting the decimal point 00.0 is the default value.
„E“ ERROR LIST SUBMENU The goal of the Error List Submenu is to memorise diagnostic messages that have occurred at the drying process in case of functional failures. There are up to 8 messages kept in memory. The last occurred failure message will be displayed as the first one. ERROR 1 - Failure message 1 is the last failure message that has occured. - You can check the corresponding failure messages for Er1 upto Er8. ERROR CLEAR - You can erase the list with error numbers by selecting „cLr“=on.
„I“- INPUTS The Inputs Menu allows to check the state of the electrical input signals. INPUT 1 - The technician can verify the input signals of the Easy Control computer one by one. (See electrical schematic to learn more about each input signal function.) - Press the „MIDDLE TEMPERATURE“ button to see the nex Input (increased input number). - Press the „UPPER TEMPERATURE“ button to see the Input state.
- Networking : each machine type must have an unique address value is selectable between 1 and 255. Best is to select for the first machine : 1; second machine : 2; third machine : 3; … Default: 255 INFRARED - Selection between infrared communication or RS485 communication networking. oFF = RS485 communication networking on = infrared communication Default: Infrared communication 4.3.
5. OPERATION MENU 5.1. STARTING UP – – – Before starting up the first time: be sure that the machine is well installed, see installation manual of machine. Be sure that the correct settings are made: see initialisation and configuration menu. Ask the help of a technician. Make sure that the key switch is in the Run mode. Dryer programs can not be started if the key switch is still in the Program mode. 5.2. SWITCHING ON THE POWER The display lights up when you switch on the power. 5.3.
REMARK: When you press the „start“ button : the display will start flashing. The new sequence will only start after 2 sec when the display stops flashing. There is a small delay time between pressing the „START“ button and starting up a new sequence. This to avoid that the contactors will change state each time you press the „START“ button. 5.7. DRY TIME Once the program has been started, the remaining dry time is displayed on the display. The displayed time is in minutes. 5.8.
Press the „UPPER“ Temperature button. On the display : – COIN version: • the coin counter is displayed. – OPL version: • there is no coin counter available. • the temperature and absolute air humidity values are shown in a sequence. The Coin Counter can be reset : ) Set the key switch in program mode. Press the „UPPER“ Temperature button. On the display : • the counter is displayed (only for a few seconds). ) While the counter is displayed, Press the „UPPER“ Temperature button 3 times.
As a result by inserting 3.00 EUR in coinselector, 30 pulses will result in 0.83 * 30 = 24.9 minutes which is almost equal to 25 minutes. Electronic coin selector will give 30 pulses for 3.00 EUR, as each pulse corresponds with 0.10 EUR, the smallest currency value of the coin selector. To obtain X minutes for Y price. Y EUR / 0.10 EUR = Z pulses coin selector value „rt“ = X minutes / Z pulses For „c1t“ = 00.1 EUR and „dP“ = 00.0 and „dPt“ = 0.00 Calculation for example : Number of pulses = 3.00 EUR / 0.
At the drying process with humidity control, the air humidity is measured by an absolute air humidity sensor. The graph shows the absolute air humidity in function of time. When a drying cycle is started, the air humidity will go up quickly as the heating system starts up, then the air humidity will decrease bit by bit. The dryer computer humidity sensor measures this value and calculates the corresponding residual humidity of the linen.
6. STANDARD DRY PROGRAMS 6.1. LEGEND THERE ARE 3 PROGRAMS Sequence Temperature.
6.2. DRYING PROGRAMS DRYING PROGRAM 1: HIGH Sequence Drying Cooldown Temperature. Time Reversation 70°C (*) 35 min A = 40 sec, R = 5 sec - 5 min (*) T24 & T35 ELECTRICAL HEATING ONLY Temperature program 90°C (*) T24 & T35 GAS HEATING ONLY Temperature program 82°C DRYING PROGRAM 2: MEDIUM Sequence Drying Cooldown Temperature. Time Reversation 55°C 35 min A = 40 sec, R = 5 sec - 4 min DRYING PROGRAM 3: LOW Sequence Drying Cooldown 34 Temperature.
7. YOUR SETTINGS 7.1. INITIAL SETTINGS IN „S“ ROUTINE – Machine type : – Heating type : …………………………....... ELECTRIC GAS IN „P“ ROUTINE – Drying Temperature : – Drying Time : Residual Humidity : – Cooldown Time : Cooldown Ratio : – Unwrinkle Time : – Unwrinkle On Time : – Unwrinkle Off Time : Reversation On Time : Reversation Off Time : IN „U“ ROUTINE Coin slot values: 1: .......................... 2: ..........................
8. ANNEX: NETWORKING 8.1. GENERAL By the PC software it‘s possible to make some extra dryer program settings. For a more detailed explanation : see Manual „PC – Networking software“. 36 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 516307 C PUBLICATION DATE 31 JAN 2008.
9. ANNEX: OVERVIEW OF ERROR CODES, MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING AIDS 9.1. ERROR HANDLING • • When an error occurs, the machine will go automatically in to a safety state. With the diagnostic program you can determine the problem. • The diagnostic program will test all the functions of the dryer. 9.2. MONITORING TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY VALUES AT RUN TIME The values temperature sensor 1 & 2 and absolute air humidity sensor can be watched while drying the linen.
Problem The machine is not starting up The machine is not responding on pressing the keyboard buttons Cause • the key switch stands in „Program mode“ Solving the problem • set the Key switch to „Run mode“ • the correct amount of coins is inserted • the START button must be pressed when START button LED is flashing • the key switch is not functional (no dot is displayed when switching in „Program mode“) • the „START“ button is not functional (the key switch stands in Program mode) • the „TEMPERATURE“ b
IMPORTANT: FAULT 35 CAN ONLY BE ERASED BY SWITCHING OFF AND ON THE POWER. 9.7.
E35 Wrong Softw Wrong software version Don’t start New software version E36 Too Hot End At end cycle, temp. above 78°C Warning + Extra Cooldown Time End cycle E37 Too Hot Safety Temp. much too high (risk of burn !) Major Alarm + Extra Cooldown Time Whole cycle E38 Lint Door Switch Open Lint Door Switch while cycle is running.
8. Check the input Signal by monitoring the state at the Service menu. If the input is not functional anymore, replace the electronic card. FAILURE 2: HEATING SAFETY 2 Failure 2 occurs when the electronic timer detects that the heating safety located at the heater has opened it’s NC contact. (NC thermal contact) (failure 2 can only occur when the drying cycle is running). A skilled and experienced technician must examine the heating-and air outlet system before the machine is put in operation again.
A skilled and experienced technician must examine the motor-drive system before the machine is put in operation again. DIAGNOSE: 1. Check if the thermal security of the motor is open. 2. Check that the air flow, drum and ventilator rotation is not obstructed. 3. If the thermal motor security is not closing after 15 minutes. 4. Check the continuity of the wiring. 5. Check the input signal by monitoring the state at the Service menu.
DIAGNOSE: 1. Check if the ventilator is functional. 2. Check if there is sufficient air flow. Check if the Dryer is a closed box. (Lint filter Door, mechanical panels must be present and closed properly) 3. Check if the switch and metal plate and air flow detection system is still functional. 4. Check the continuity of the wiring 5. Check the input signal by monitoring the state at the Service menu.
A skilled and experienced technician must examine the dryer system before the machine is put in operation again. DIAGNOSE: 1. Check if the air flow detection system is If the air flow detection system or it's switch is out of order, it must be repaired or replaced. still functional. 2. Check if the ventilator is switched On Check the contactor, wiring and the ventilator command signal. immediately after pressing start. 3.
FAILURE 13: NO HEATING Failure 13 occurs when the heating system is not functional at start up. (No temperature raise of 5°C in 30 minutes after start drying cycle.) (See 9.2 Monitoring Temperature values) A skilled and experienced technician must examine the heating-and air outlet system before the machine is put in operation again. DIAGNOSE: 1. Check if there is no interruption of the electrical power, gas or steam heating power supply 2. Check if the heating system is functional. 3.
FAILURE 17: COIN BLOCKING 2 Failure 17 occurs when the input for coin drop 2 is blocked for more then 5 seconds. DIAGNOSE: 1. Check the well functioning of coin drop 2 If the coin drop micro contact or optocoupler is not functioning 100%, replace the coin drop 2.
position of the connector 5. If the fault is persistent earth wire in the middle position of connector T Replace the electronic board Be sure that the problem is related to the electronic board and not to a defective temperature sensor FAILURE 20: DEFECTIVE TEMPERATURE SENSOR 2 Failure 20 occurs when the temperature sensor is broken. The fault is only displayed when the machine is in standby mode and no program is active. The fault can only be erased by switching off and on the power.
FAILURE 23: IGNITION ERROR AFTER STARTUP (RUN), GAS HEATING ONLY Failure 23 occurs when the heating system has a problem to switch on the fire when the dryer tries to restart the gas heating system. (while the dry cycle is running). If the problem is still persistent after 3 automatic resets, error message 23 is generated. The dryer computer will try up to 9 times to turn on the gas heating.
FAILURE 25: NO HUMIDITY SENSOR HUMIDITY CONTROL ONLY Failure 25 occurs when the humidity sensor doesn't give an analog electrical output signal to the dryer computer. Example: connector not connected to dryer computer. (At the „t“-menu you can switch off/on the Humidity Control function) (Note : the humidity sensor needs 1 minute after switching on the power supply dryer to stabilise it’s analog output signal) (See 9.
! ATTENTION !!! IF THE DRYER IS EXECUTED WITH AIR HUMIDITY SENSOR, THE DRYER CAN ONLY OPERATE CORRECTLY IF THE DUST CAP IS MOUNTED ON THE AIR HUMIDITY SENSOR. FAILURE 27: NO HUMIDITY REDUCTION HUMIDITY CONTROL ONLY Failure 27 occurs when the humidity value doesn’t decrease within 60 minutes when the drying sequence is in progress. (Maximum drying time by humidity control is set default on 60 minutes.) (See 9.2 Monitoring Humidity value) DIAGNOSE: 1. Check if the humidity sensor is functional. 2.
FAILURE 35: WRONG SOFTWARE VERSION When a total new software that isn’t downward compatible with previous software versions is loaded, then the software will detect that the old and new softwares are not compatible. You have to reconfigure the Full Control Dryer Computer. See Chapter 4. ! ATTENTION !!! ALL THE CUSTOM SETTINGS WILL BE ERASED IN THE FULL CONTROL DRYER COMPUTER BY LOADING THE FACTORY SETTINGS.
DIAGNOSE: 1. Check the air outlet system. 2. Check the temperature sensor. 3. Check the heating system. 4. Check the heating contactor (valve) 5. Check the wiring. 6. Check the Safety Thermostats ST1 & ST2. 7. Check the output relay that controls the heating system. 8. Check the input Signal by monitoring the state at the Service menu. If the air flow is not sufficient, adjust the air outlet system. If the temperature sensor is not measuring correctly, replace the temperature sensor.
FAILURE 150-165: MEMORY ERRORS If a memory error occurs then something is going wrong with the eeprom. Try to reload the Programs. Check for source of electrical „noise“. FAILURE 170-199: SOFTWARE ERRORS Software errors must never occur. If a software error message occurs inform the manufacturer. ! ATTENTION !!! AT THE END OF THE DRYING CYCLE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS > 74°C AND < 79°C, THE COOLDOWN SEQUENCE WILL TAKE 3 MINUTES EXTRA.
9.9. HUMIDITY CONTROL - TROUBLE SHOOTING The analogue value humidity sensor can be watched while drying the linen. This can be helpful for diagnostic purposes. While dryer is running, key switch in Program mode, press High Temperature Button and the analogue value humidity sensor is shown for 2 seconds. ! ATTENTION THE HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM IS NOT MADE TO RUN WITHOUT LOAD OR WITH A VERY SMALL LOAD.
In case of Humidity Control a mixture of all kinds of linen will not give a good overall drying result. T Thin - Thick Fabrics Thick fabrics like jeans trousers need a long drying time. Dryer program will probably be stopped when fabrics is mostly dry, but inside pockets it will still feel humid. In case of thin fabrics it can happen that were the linen is sewed togheter there are a few humid spots. This will dry overnight.
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