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EVCO S.p.A. 

 

Vcolor 818

 | Installer manual ver. 1.1 | Code 144VC818E114 

 

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Vcolor 818 

Controller for “top-class” blast chillers, 

with colour touch-screen TFT graphic 

display, in split version and which can be 

integrated into the unit 

 

 

 

ENGLISH 

 

INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 1.1 

CODE 144VC818E114 

Summary of Contents for Vcolor 818

Page 1: ...1 1 Code 144VC818E114 page 1 of 94 Vcolor 818 Controller for top class blast chillers with colour touch screen TFT graphic display in split version and which can be integrated into the unit ENGLISH I...

Page 2: ...n and before use of the device and follow all recommendations keep this document with the device for future consultation The following symbols support reading of the document indicates a suggestion in...

Page 3: ...g of the keyboard 19 5 8 Silencing the buzzer 20 6 OPERATION 21 6 1 Foreword 21 6 1 1 Foreword regarding needle probe 21 6 2 Temperature controlled blast chilling and storage 22 6 3 Temperature contro...

Page 4: ...11 3 2 Restoring the configuration parameters 60 11 3 3 Deleting programs 61 11 3 4 Deleting favourites 61 11 3 5 Deleting the compressor operating hours 62 11 4 List of configuration parameters 63 12...

Page 5: ...ositive and negative blast chilling cycles with intensity management both temperature and time controlled with hard soft function the temperature controlled cycles can be preceded by a test to verify...

Page 6: ...T graphic display 3 5 inch touch screen with 16 colors and 240 x 320 pixel resolution Control module open frame Vcolor 818 166 0 x 116 0 mm 6 535 x 4 566 in L x H Connections Vcolor 818 removable scre...

Page 7: ...ad 7 default room light 1 8 A load 8 default pump down valve 2 8 A Communication port Vcolor 818 RS 485 serial port with MODBUS communication protocol USB serial port Other features Vcolor 818 protect...

Page 8: ...escription of the user interface The following drawing illustrates the aspect of the Vcolor 818 user interface The following table illustrates the meaning of Vcolor 818 user interface parts Part Meani...

Page 9: ...eaning of the Vcolor 818 control module parts Part Meaning 1 power supply 2 digital outputs K3 and K4 3 digital output K2 4 digital output K1 5 digital output K5 6 digital inputs 7 digital output K6 8...

Page 10: ...EVCO S p A Vcolor 818 Installer manual ver 1 1 Code 144VC818E114 page 10 of 94 16 communication port with the user interface signal and power supply For further information see the next chapters...

Page 11: ...are expressed in mm in 3 2 Control module dimensions The following drawing illustrates the Vcolor 818 control module dimensions these are expressed in mm in 3 3 User interface installation Back panel...

Page 12: ...magnets large diffusers etc areas affected by direct sunlight rain humidity excessive dust mechanical vibrations or shocks any metal parts in proximity of the control module must be at a distance such...

Page 13: ...e utility managed by the K7 output depends on parameter u11 as follows cabinet light u11 0 pre defined setting UV light u11 1 For the settings relative to the parameters see chapter 11 CONFIGURATION T...

Page 14: ...ectric or pneumatic screwdrivers on the device terminal board if the device has been taken from a cold to hot place humidity could condense inside wait about 1 hour before powering it make sure that t...

Page 15: ...power cut occurs during the stand by status or during the on status the device will re propose the same status when the power supply is restored If a power cut occurs during the run status the device...

Page 16: ...uch to cause the clock error rtc code the real day and time will have to be reset see paragraph 11 1 Setting the real day and time 5 3 Switching the device on off Operate as follows 1 Make sure that t...

Page 17: ...y the needle probe the temperature of the cabinet the name of the program if envisioned and the time passed from the start of blast chilling or deep freezing if a time controlled blast chilling or dee...

Page 18: ...ocked and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the HOME key 1 press and release the MENU key 2 and then press and release the key repeatedly 3 in order to select the INTERNAL VALUES 4...

Page 19: ...ter P4 is set at 1 and on activation of defrosting the evaporator temperature is above that established with parameter d2 defrosting will not be activated 5 7 Locking unlocking of the keyboard Operate...

Page 20: ...EVCO S p A Vcolor 818 Installer manual ver 1 1 Code 144VC818E114 page 20 of 94 5 8 Silencing the buzzer Operate as follows 1 Make sure no procedures are in progress 2 Press and release the key...

Page 21: ...tions can also be used switching on sterilisation cycle UV light heating the needle probe For further information see the next paragraphs 6 1 1 Foreword regarding needle probe The device can manage mu...

Page 22: ...Press and release the key 2 and then press and release the key 3 the device will display the blast chilling end temperature and the work set point during blast chilling 4 1 Press and release the MENU...

Page 23: ...ration parameter r7 establishes the work set point during blast chilling If the temperature detected by the needle probe reaches the blast chilling end temperature within the maximum blast chilling du...

Page 24: ...e that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the key 1 press and release the key 2 and then press and release the key 3 and finally press and release the...

Page 25: ...blast chilling duration parameter r9 establishes the work set point during the blast chilling hard phase parameter r13 establishes blast chilling hard phase end temperature When the temperature detect...

Page 26: ...le probe reaches the blast chilling end temperature the device automatically passes to storage in the same way as illustrated previously 6 4 Time controlled blast chilling and storage The time control...

Page 27: ...l be started During blast chilling the device displays the residual blast chilling time the temperature of the cabinet the name of the program if envisioned and the time passed from the start of blast...

Page 28: ...illing hard phase blast chilling storage On conclusion of a phase the device passes automatically to the next Operate as indicated to start the cycle 1 Make sure the device is in the on status 2 Make...

Page 29: ...the blast chilling hard phase parameter r14 establishes blast chilling hard phase duration On expiry of the hard blast chilling phase duration the device automatically passes to blast chilling During...

Page 30: ...nd that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the key 1 press and release the key 2 and then press and release the key 3 twice The device will display the work set point during blast chillin...

Page 31: ...g 6 7 Temperature controlled deep freezing and storage The temperature controlled deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following two phases deep freezing storage On conclusion of a phas...

Page 32: ...e started The maximum deep freezing duration count is started on condition that the temperature detected by the needle probe is below that established with parameter r15 5 2 If the test is not complet...

Page 33: ...plays the temperature of the cabinet the program name if envisioned and the time taken to complete deep freezing successfully Parameter r11 establishes the work set point during storage If the tempera...

Page 34: ...release the key 1 Press and release the key 2 and then press and release the key 3 The device will display the deep freezing end temperature and the work set point during deep freezing 4 1 Press and...

Page 35: ...ter r7 establishes the work set point during the deep freezing soft phase When the temperature detected by the needle probe reaches the end temperature of the soft deep freezing phase the device autom...

Page 36: ...rature the device automatically passes to storage in the same way as illustrated previously 6 9 Time controlled deep freezing and storage The time controlled deep freezing and storage cycle is divided...

Page 37: ...ill be started During blast chilling the device displays the residual deep freezing time the temperature of the cabinet the name of the program if envisioned and the time passed from the start of deep...

Page 38: ...controlled soft deep freezing and storage cycle is divided into the following three phases deep freezing soft phase deep freezing storage On conclusion of a phase the device passes automatically to t...

Page 39: ...rameters establish the following values parameter r7 establishes the work set point during the deep freezing soft phase parameter r14 establishes deep freezing soft phase duration On expiry of the sof...

Page 40: ...and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the key 1 press and release the key 2 and then press and release the key 3 twice The device will display the work set point during deep freezin...

Page 41: ...cycle will be started During deep freezing the device displays the temperature of the cabinet the program name if envisioned and the time passed since the start of deep freezing Operate as indicated...

Page 42: ...following table illustrates the speeds at which the evaporator fan is switched on during the operating cycles A different speed can be selected using the procedure given in 6 12 1 intended as one of...

Page 43: ...zing speed 1 5 can be memorised with the procedure given in paragraph 6 12 1 if selected before starting the operating cycle speed 5 Storage speed established with parameter F23 speed established with...

Page 44: ...or the key 4 The LED bars will supply information relative to fan speed for example one bar corresponds to speed 1 two bars on correspond to speed 2 three bars on correspond to speed 3 etc Alternativ...

Page 45: ...by pre cooling Operate as indicated to start pre cooling 1 Make sure the device is in the on status 2 Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and releas...

Page 46: ...F higher with respect to the previous control in at least 6 controls out of 8 the controls are performed at time intervals corresponding to 1 8 of the time established with parameter r18 consider the...

Page 47: ...micro switch cause the light to switch off If the UV light is on it will not be allowed to select or start any operating cycle 6 16 Heating the needle probe Operate as follows 1 Make sure the device...

Page 48: ...of heating 6 17 Fish sanification The fish sanification cycle is divided into the following three phases blast chilling maintenance storage On conclusion of a phase the device passes automatically to...

Page 49: ...ion ALARM San and the cycle will be stopped Press and release a key to silence the buzzer During blast chilling the device displays the temperature detected by the needle probe the cabinet temperature...

Page 50: ...the latter two on condition that the alarm and or the error is in progress on expiry of the print interval Parameter L0 must be set at 1 Parameter L1 establishes the print interval during blast chilli...

Page 51: ...operating cycle selected blast chilling deep freezing intensity selected if the key is pressed before starting up a temperature controlled cycle the work set point during blast chilling and the blast...

Page 52: ...y 5 or the key 4 to select END and then press and release the SET 6 key Operate as follows to abandon the procedure indicated 6 Press and release the ESCAPE key or do not operate for 60 s 7 3 Executio...

Page 53: ...d programs 8 2 Execution of a program Operate as follows 1 Make sure the device is in the on status 2 Make sure that the keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release...

Page 54: ...le probe after temperature controlled blast chilling of deep freezing not concluded within maximum duration yes from 1 min to 99 h and 59 min partial if the alarm is in progress maximum temperature du...

Page 55: ...hen press and release the key 3 in order to select the HACCP 4 Press and release the key SET 4 and then press and release the key 5 or the key 6 to select the alarm the greater the number that follows...

Page 56: ...in progress 3 Press and release the HOME key 1 press and release the MENU key 2 and then press and release the key 3 in order to select the HACCP 4 Press and release the key 5 or the key 6 to select...

Page 57: ...o procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the HOME key 1 press and release the MENU key 2 and then press and release the key repeatedly 3 in order to select the INTERNAL VALUES 4 Press and releas...

Page 58: ...he keyboard is not locked and that no procedure is in progress 3 Press and release the HOME key 1 and then press and release the MENU key 2 4 Press and release the SET key 3 press and release the key...

Page 59: ...n press and release the key repeatedly 3 in order to select the PARAMETERS 4 Press and release the SET key 4 repeatedly press and release the key 5 to set 19 and then press and release the SET key 6 a...

Page 60: ...nd release the top right corner of the screen 1 Note Prj692AA05 represents the identifier of the keyboard firmware Prj689AA05 represents the identifier of the base station firmware for power 11 3 2 Re...

Page 61: ...en press and release the SET key 3 Operate as follows to exit the procedure 3 Press and release the ESCAPE key or do not operate for 60 s 11 3 4 Deleting favourites Operate as follows 1 Access to the...

Page 62: ...urs Operate as follows 1 Access to the see paragraph 11 3 1 Access to the procedure 2 Press and release the key 1 to select rCH repeatedly press and release the key 2 to set 149 and then press and rel...

Page 63: ...ameter u11 is set at 1 management of the pump down valve is only available if parameter u1 is set at 0 management of the alarm output is only available if parameter u1 is set at 1 The evaporator fan c...

Page 64: ...lled deep freezing end temperature temperature detected by the needle probe see also parameter r6 r5 1 500 min 90 maximum duration of temperature controlled blast chilling see parameter r3 also r6 1 5...

Page 65: ...maximum temperature controlled blast chilling and maximum temperature controlled deep freezing is started temperature detected by the needle probe r16 0 2 1 type of operating cycle that can be selecte...

Page 66: ...e that occurs during storage see also parameters C5 and C9 C5 0 240 min 10 duration of compressor switch on during the cabinet probe error Pr1 code that occurs during post blast chilling storage see a...

Page 67: ...evaporator fan will be switched on on condition that the door is open i e that is on condition that the door micro switch is active and that the parameter i0 is set at values different to 0 4 reserve...

Page 68: ...ature alarm is activated relative to the work set point i e r10 A4 during post blast chilling storage and r11 A4 during post deep freezing storage AH code see also parameter A11 4 A5 0 1 1 enabling of...

Page 69: ...or phase cut output for EVDFAN1 single phase fans to order separately see also parameters F18 F19 F20 F21 F22 F23 and F24 F1 99 99 C F 1 1 evaporator temperature above which the evaporator fan is off...

Page 70: ...ling blast chilling and deep freezing only if parameter F0 is set at 1 or 2 see also parameter F8 F18 0 100 20 evaporator fan speed 1 intended as a percentage of the maximum speed sonly if parameter F...

Page 71: ...e start up of deep freezing Par Min Max Unit Default Digital inputs i0 0 2 2 effect caused by opening the door i e by activation of the door micro switch 13 0 no effect 1 the compressor and the evapor...

Page 72: ...the alarm will not be signalled i8 0 1 0 type of low pressure input 0 normally open input active with closed contact 1 normally closed input active with open contact i9 1 240 s 5 low pressure alarm s...

Page 73: ...case the DEEP FREEZING key and parameters i0 will assume significance 1 UV light in this case the DEEP FREEZING key and parameter u6 will assume significance u12 0 999 s 10 compressor switch off dela...

Page 74: ...1 1 EVCO splash screen display during passage from the off status to the stand by status and restore of the power supply 1 yes Notes 1 the unit of measurement depends on parameter P2 2 appropriately...

Page 75: ...micro switch input is active and the parameter i0 is set at values different to 0 the maximum temperature alarm is not enabled on condition that occurred after the door was opened 11 if parameter P4...

Page 76: ...rt an USB peripheral in the USB serial port waith some seconds 3 Press and release the key 1 to select PARAMETERS DOWNLOAD then press and release the SET key 2 it will automatically be started the wri...

Page 77: ...e sure the device is in the stand by status 2 Insert an USB peripheral in the USB serial port 3 Press and release the key 1 to select PROGRAMS DOWNLOAD then press and release the SET key 2 it will aut...

Page 78: ...contains the text document by name recepits bin see point 3 7 Press and release the key 1 to select UPLOAD PROGRAMS then press and release the SET key 2 it will automatically be started the reading f...

Page 79: ...s the writing procedure can take some seconds The name of the CSV document is made with reference to the example as follows log fix field 247 value of paramater LA device address n fix field 00001 pro...

Page 80: ...0 of 94 3 6 Press and release the ESCAPE key or do not operate for 60 s 4 To the end of the download remove the USB peripheral from the USB port To delete the information relative to the HACCP alarms...

Page 81: ...ck the value of parameters A1 and A2 Main consequences the alarm output will be activated AH Maximum temperature alarm HACCP alarm Solutions check the temperature of the cabinet check the value of par...

Page 82: ...A10 Main consequences the device will memorise the alarm the alarm output will be activated COH Condenser overheated alarm Solutions check the temperature of the condenser check the value of the param...

Page 83: ...er be activated the maximum temperature alarm AH code will never be activated the door heating elements will never be switched on the alarm output will be activated Pr2 Evaporator probe error Solution...

Page 84: ...e will not use needle probe 1 Pr5 Needle probe error 2 Solutions the same as the cabinet probe error Pr1 code but relative to the needle probe 2 Main consequences the device will not use needle probe...

Page 85: ...cut speed regulator for single phase fans The regulator control signal is the PWM type the same supplied by the controller analogue output The maximum current allowed on the fan is 5 A 15 1 2 Descript...

Page 86: ...l input 5 Connect the evaporator fan to the EVDFAN1 phase cut output 6 Connect the device power supply 7 Connect the EVDFAN1 power supply In order to use EVDFAN1 the phase that powers the controller m...

Page 87: ...upply 2 RS 485 type serial port 3 On stand by LED 4 slot for paper advancement 5 slot for manual paper advancement 6 On stand by key 7 key for opening front panel 15 2 3 Dimensions The following drawi...

Page 88: ...t parameter L0 is set at 1 2 Cut the device power supply off 3 Disconnect the PM 100A X9S001 power supply 4 Connect the device RD 485 serial port to the PM 100A X9S001 RS 485 type serial port 5 Connec...

Page 89: ...frame on flat surface with spacers Protection rating user interface control module IP40 IP65 when installed in panel with gasket 0027000007 to be ordered separately for IEC type 1 enclosure for UL and...

Page 90: ...three sensors evaporator probe and condenser probe can be set via configuration parameter for PTC NTC probes PTC type analogue inputs 990 25 C 77 F Type of sensor KTY 81 121 Field of measurement from...

Page 91: ...light or UV light K7 the pump down valve or alarm output K8 and one SPDT type for management of the door heating elements K5 1 x 16 A res output 250 VAC SPDT type K6 for heating management of the nee...

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