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- Page 1 Washer-Extractor FM7 Computer Programming and Operating Instructions B&C Technologies Panama City Beach, FL (850) 249-2222 www.bandctech.com service@bandctech.com Revision 1.3 2-Aug-2017...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Table of Contents Customer Service Replacement Parts Quick Reference Safety Information Key Symbols Important Safety Information Programming Agitation Programming Agitation Flow Chart Cycle Programming Wash Program Creation Wash Program Flowchart Cycle Execution Malfunction Alarms Service Functions Metric Conversion Chart Centigrade to Fahrenheit Centimeters to Inches Blank Programming Chart... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction FM7 Computer The FM7 Computer is a powerful and programable solid state controller. Up to 30 programs, each with up to 15 cycles can be Number keys programmed. In addition, the FM7 can display 5 languages - English, Italian, German, Spanish and French. -
Page 5: Quick Reference
Programming 12 Programming cycles 27 Creation of Programs 45 Agitation profiles 144 FM7 communications mode System Setup 118 Disable Machine (Display shows ! - exclamation point) 181 Resets controller - erases all memory 201 Language option (1 - Italian, 2 - English, 3 - German, 4 - Spanish, 5 - French) 205 16 or 24 outputs (B&C uses the 24 output version) -
Page 6: Key Symbols
Key Symbols Anyone operation or servicing this machine must follow the safety rules in this manual. Particular attention must be paid to the DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION blocks which appear throughout the manual The lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of the presence of dangerous voltage. -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information SAFETY CHECK LIST Before machine is placed in operation, the door safety interlock must be checked for proper Before Initial start up of a B&C washer – operation as follows: extractor perform the following safety check: When the washer is energized Make sure all electrical and plumbing electrically and in operation, the loading door connections have been made in accordance... -
Page 8: Programming
If you wish to modify a water level, you Unroll (Shakeout). Each cycle can be assigned will need to determine the appropriate cycle to a number between 1 and 99. (See the FM7 modify, and the step within that cycle. The Stock Programs Listing for details on factory FM7 Stock Program List will help you settings). -
Page 9: Agitation Programming
Programming Agitation Programming To access the agitation profile programming Pressing ENTER will store the motor timing mode, press START and RESET together. The routine and the display will change to request a display shows: new access code: Enter 45 at this prompt, followed by the Enter 45 at the prompt to program additional ENTER key. - Page 10 Programming Agitation Programming continued The minimum pause time that can be Notes on Agitation Programming programmed between forward and backwards There are a number of different modes is 2 seconds. The maximum time is 239 available for motor programming: seconds. 1.
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Page 11: Agitation Flow Chart
Programming Agitation Programming Flow Chart POWER ENTER PROG START + RESET RESET ENTER EDIT AGITATION AGITATION N EXIST? FWD T = S NOT BLANK! # OF SEC ENTER ENTER PAUSE T = S FWD T = S0 # OF SEC ENTER PAUSE T = XXs REV T = S... - Page 12 Cycle Programming Sequence To turn on a function, press Enter, to turn off a function press Reset. Press Enter to edit a numerical value (RPM, Time, etc.). Note: Setting a function to zero DOES NOT disable that function. More information on page 15 Cool Down Min.
- Page 13 Cycle Programming Sequence To turn on a function, press Enter, to turn off a function press Reset. Press Enter to edit a numerical value (RPM, Time, etc.). Note: Setting a function to zero DOES NOT disable that function. ON to turn on chemical signal 5, and Chem 5 flush cup 5 in the supply dispenser, if equipped.
- Page 14 Dog Timer. See Heat cycle Spin3: High speed extract, 5 minutes. tutorial in Appendix A. Note: Intermediate spins are not recommended - if the FM7 cannot achieve a good balance, the program will be ON ends the step based terminated. Time on time.
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Page 15: Cycle Programming
Programming Cycle Programming Cycle libraries can be created for later use in New Cycle Creation the Wash programming step. When the If the cycle you chose does not exist, you will machine is stopped, press the START and be taken directly into the programming mode. RESET buttons together. - Page 16 Programming Cycle Programming continued To activate the Drain and end Step 1, press The display now shows: ENTER. Pressing INC or DEC will scroll through the other functions to end the step. SAVE? The step can end with a Water Level, a Water Pressing STOP will cancel the programming Temperature, or an elapsed Time.
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Page 17: Temperature Controlled Fill
Programming Cycle Programming continued Temperature Controlled Fill Agitation Cold and Hot water are added to the machine For the agitation function, after pressing while the temperature and level are monitored. ENTER, you are asked to enter the agitation Four parameters must be entered: Level, (programmed earlier, see pages 8-10). - Page 18 Note: The factory programs and cycles can be altered at will. There is no way to restore the START STEP x factory programming without manually inputting them, or via download with the FM7 Followed by: programming software, also available for download on our website.
- Page 19 Programming Example Cycle The figure at the right shows a typical fill S t ep Funct ion bath. Cool Down Fill to Temp Drain Step 1 - Fill to a water level with hot Cold Water water. Watchdog timer of 9:00 allows Hot Water time to fill before an alarm is generated.
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Page 20: Wash Program Creation
Using the keypad, type 27 and press ENTER. from those in available in the cycles library (see For two seconds, the display shows: the FM7 Stock Programs Listing). The same cycle can be used repeatedly in a wash EDIT PROG. No. - Page 21 RESET key rather than the ENTER key. This will cancel all modifications made. See the FM7 Stock Programs Listing, included with your machine, or available from our website (http://www.bandctech.com) for details of the cycles included with your machine from...
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Page 22: Wash Program Flowchart
Programming Wash Program Creation continued PROGRAM N. START + RESET CODE 27 EDIT PROG. No. NUMBER EDIT PROG. No. 1 ENTER EXIST? NOT FOUND! NOT BLANK! 2 SECONDS STOP C1>? C1>PREWASH=2 ENTER STOP C1>PREWASH=? C1>WASH=1 C1>WASH=? C1>SPIN=? C1>RINSE=? STOP C1>RINSE=4 C1>UNROLL=? ENTER C1>PREWASH=n... -
Page 23: Cycle Execution
Execution Wash Program Execution After power is applied to the machine, and the will change, for 3 seconds, show the required internal diagnostics are complete, the machine step temperature for advance. Pressing INC or is ready for a program to be chosen. The DEC allows modification of the value for the display will show: step. - Page 24 Execution Wash Program Execution Water Level Refresh Partial Program While a program is running, if the water level A program can be partially run. After selecting drops to a level which is 3cm below the target the program you wish to execute, the display level, cold water will automatically be added to will show: replenish the level.
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Page 25: Malfunction Alarms
Execution Wash Program Execution Malfunction Alarms Faulty drain valve > Problem with water level tube The state of the water temperature and water > Pressing START will continue the program, levels are constantly monitored to prevent while RESET will cancel the program. functioning problems with these devices. -
Page 26: Service Functions
The message appears at the start of a program, Agitation programming and is repeated at the beginning of each wash Enables the FM7 communication mode program until reset (see function 217, pg 26). so that programs can be downloaded and uploaded to the control. - Page 27 Service Functions Access Functions continued Maximum Spin Speed Minimum Level for Heat Function 201 Function 213 This function allows you to display or modify This function sets the minimum allowable water the maximum spin speed. Upon entering the level for heat to activate. Upon entering the function, the display will show the current function, the value will be displayed.
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Page 28: Metric Conversion Chart
Service Functions Access Functions continued Service Alarm Disabling the Advance Key Function 218 Function 225 This function sets the number of washes before This function disables the ADVAN key. This the service alarm is activated. The default function toggles between enabled (ON) and value is 450. -
Page 29: Centigrade To Fahrenheit
Metric Conversions Fahrenheit to Centigrade 129.2 172.4 87.8 174.2 89.6 132.8 91.4 134.6 177.8 93.2 136.4 179.6 138.2 181.4 96.8 183.2 98.6 141.8 100.4 143.6 186.8 102.2 145.4 188.6 147.2 190.4 105.8 192.2 107.6 150.8 109.4 152.6 195.8 111.2 154.4 197.6 156.2 199.4... -
Page 30: Centimeters To Inches
Metric Conversions Centimeters to Inches 0.39 8.27 16.14 24.02 31.89 0.79 8.66 16.54 24.41 32.28 1.18 9.06 16.93 24.8 32.68 1.57 9.45 17.32 25.2 33.07 1.97 9.84 17.72 25.59 33.46 2.36 10.24 18.11 25.98 33.86 2.76 10.63 18.5 26.38 34.25 3.15 11.02 18.9... -
Page 31: Blank Programming Chart
Blank Programming Chart Prewash: Wash: Rinse: Spin: Unroll: S t ep Funct ion 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Cool Down Fill to Temp Drain Cold Water Hot Water Heating Chem 1 Chem 2 Chem 3 Chem 4... -
Page 32: Water Level Guide
Water Level Guide EL6/FM7 PROGRAM WATER LEVELS AND SPEEDS Machine Low 15% Med 25% High 35% Max Fill Level SP-40 16 cm 23 cm 30 cm 40 cm 16 cm 23 cm 30 cm SP-45 40 cm SP-50 16 cm... -
Page 33: Speed Guide
RPM-G Force Guide PROGRAM SPEEDS IN RPM FROM G-FORCE POINTS High Machine 0.4 G 0.8 G 1.0 G 1.5 G 3.0 G 50 G 100 G 150 G 200 G 300 G 320 G 350 G HE-35 HE-45 HE-65 HE-85 HE-110 SP-40,45,50 SP-60,65,75... -
Page 34: Appendix A - Build A Heat Cycle
Appendix A Creating a Heat Cycle Any cycle can be converted to a heating S t ep Funct ion cycle by inserting a step after the fill, and Cool Down setting the end step condition to a Fill to Temp Drain temperature (See Step 2 in the Cold Water... -
Page 35: Appendix B - Chemical Hold
Appendix B Chemical Hold Signal The chemical hold interface on the FM7 is If the return of the chemical signal after the accomplished by connecting an external relay hold period presents a problem for the contact to the chemical hold input terminals in dispenser, then the signal can be programmed the machine. - Page 36 More information is available on our website: www.bandctech.com ©2016, B&C Technologies, LLC All Rights Reserved...