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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Vcolor 368 M & L Controllers for combination ovens for gastronomy and pastry making ENGLISH INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 1.0 CODE 144VC368E104 page...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Important Read this document carefully before installation and before using the device and take all the prescribed precautions. Keep this document with the device for future consultation.
Product description Vcolor 368 M & L controllers manage all the most up-to-date functions of electric combination ovens for gastronomy and pastry- making. Additional optional modules also make it possible to control ovens with an external boiler and gas burners.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Models available and hardware features The table below shows the technical features of the models available and the purchasing codes. EVCMC36DJ2E EVCMC36DC2E EVCLC36DJ2E EVCLC36DC2E Power supply 1.2.1...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 INSTALLATION Format features The control module is available in a split version with an open frame board. User interfaces are available in 5 or 7-inch versions for vertical operation and have capacitive colour TFT touch-screen graphic displays.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 7-inch user interface The user interface is panel mounted from the front Installation precautions - ensure that the working conditions for the device (operating temperature, humidity, etc.) are within the set limits. See section 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Vcolor 368M electrical connection The picture below shows the electrical connection of devices with a 5-inch user interface. For more information on how to manage ventilation see subsequent pictures.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Vcolor 368L electrical connection The picture below shows the electrical connection of the device with a 7-inch user interface. For more information on how to manage ventilation see subsequent pictures.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Fan management in “on/off” and single speed mode (parameter F0 = 0) Fan management in "on/off" and single speed mode and with inversion of the fan direction (parameter F0 = 1)
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Fan management in "on/off" and two-speed mode and with inversion of the fan direction (parameter F0 = 2) Fan management in modulating mode and with inversion of the fan direction (parameter F0 = 3) The RS-485 MODBUS communications port enables connection to the Parameters Manager set-up software.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Example of connection of a motorised venting solenoid valve. The following diagram and the following timings are an example of the way the "FIBER" venting mechanism type can be operated.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 OPERATING THE DEVICE Switching the device on/off After having connected the power to the device, wait for the system to load. On the Stand-by page, touch the icon in the centre to access the Home page.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Below is an overview of the pages and the icons used and their description. For more information on the functions, see the sections below. Manual cooking...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 A la carte menu Regeneration Resting Cooling Washing Settings and status The settings and status menu can be accessed from the home page by touching the icon at the top right.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 4.5.2 Internal status The screen displays just the main status of the unit. To display all the internal status data, the password +19 must be entered on the SERVICE screen.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Planning The weekly programmed switch-on can be accessed from the home page by touching the icon at the top left. page...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 COOKING FUNCTION Initial information Cooking can be by convection, steam or mixed. Each cooking cycle consists of a minimum of one up to a maximum of six phases. At the end of each phase the device automatically moves on to the next one.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Method of operation for ventilated bread and pastry-making ovens By configuring the parameters appropriately, the controller set-up can be adapted to enable management of ventilated bread and pastry-making ovens.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 - From any of the phases making up the cycle, press “End recipe” Selecting pre-heating, type of cooking and method of phase control. Setting the working setpoint.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 On completion of the cooking cycle, the buzzer is activated for the length of time set by parameter c0. To interrupt the cooking cycle manually, press STOP for one second.
This function is primarily for the benefit of OEM/DISTRIBUTORS who can load their recipe books themselves for use by their own clients. For details of the procedure illustrating how to set up the OEM recipe book, please contact the EVCO sales network. My recipes This recipe book is for the use of end users who will be able to save the settings of personalised cooking cycles in a recipe.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Starting up a recipe To start up a recipe, proceed as follows: - Ensure that the device is switched on and that no procedure is in progress.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 SPECIAL CYCLES FUNCTION Initial information The “Special cycles” function lets you take advantage of ready-to-use work cycles. You can start one of the following work cycles:...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 “À LA CARTE" cooking cycle The "à la carte" cooking cycles allow the oven to cook simultaneously trays with different dishes and with different cooking times but of the same cooking types (for the temperature and humidity settings).
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 “WEEKLY PROGRAMMED SWITCH-ON" FUNCTION Initial information The “Weekly Programmed Switch-on” function makes it possible to programme the device to start up a maximum of 9 times a week and at the same time to start up a recipe.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 10 BOILER EXPANSION 10.1 Activating expansion The following conditions must be met to enable EVCLE305XXE boiler expansion: Enable the boiler by setting parameter T15 (T15 = 1) Set the steam generation mode with external or mixed humidification by setting parameter T0 (T0 = 1 or 2) The boiler temperature probe can be enabled/disabled by parameter, without affecting boiler operation.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Should the emptying not take place, the “BOILER EMPTYING” alarm will be activated. The alarm can be reset with the key. If the maximum level is not reached within the prescribed time (parameter t28), the “MAX. BOILER WATER LEVEL” alarm signal will be activated.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 11 BURNER EXPANSION 11.1 Activating expansion To enable burner expansion, parameter b14 must be set to: 1 where a modulated air blown burner is being used 2 where an on-off atmospheric burner is being used 11.2 Managing a modulated air blown burner...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 11.3 On-off atmospheric burner management When the oven receives a request to heat, the output (chamber or boiler) is activated by a command to the control unit that automatically manages the burner.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 11.5 Application diagram The EVCLE302XXE burner module interacts with electronic ignition circuit boards for Honeywell series 4565 and similar atmospheric burners and with variable speed centrifugal fans with PWM control + feedback.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 12 MANAGING THE LOADS 12.1 Temperature regulation Depending on the value of parameter r13, temperature regulation can be ON-OFF or PI (Proportional-Integral). NB: PI regulation is available only for electric ovens.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 To set the configuration parameters, see section 13. 12.8 Managing outputs for special washing cycles The controller has 4 relay outputs designed to manage two different types of wash:...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Phase 3 - Rinse aid: Once the washing is completed, the “rinse aid” phase begins. The K13 relay, “liquid rinse aid dispensing pump” is activated for w9 seconds. If w20 = 1, the injection output and the water solenoid valve relay will both be activated.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 - Rinsen - SOFT wash - MEDIUM wash - HARD wash The "Rinsen" wash type is a cycle with a special sequence; the other types of cycle differ in the number of repetitions of the washing phase carried out.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Phase 2B - Washing Preparation The oven is adjusted to the “Washing Preparation “ temperature (parameter w8) with humidification at 100% for w11 minutes, during which the K10 relay (solenoid valve supplying mains water to the condenser) is also activated.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 13 LIST OF CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS The table below describes the configuration parameters of the device. PARAM. MIN. MAX. U.M. DEF. ANALOGUE INPUTS Type of probe...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Working setpoint during pre-heating (referring to the working setpoint during the first cooking cycle phase, i.e. “working setpoint during the °C/°F -199 first cooking cycle phase + r10”; referring to the temperature detected by the chamber probe).
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 2 = in "on/off" and two-speed mode and with inversion of the fan direction 3 = in modulating mode and with inversion of the fan direction Time the fan is switched off for the purpose of direction inversion (only if F0 = 1, 2 or 3).
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 (for Mixed cooking type) Duration of injection of steam generated by an external humidifier to obtain maximum humidification (for Mixed cooking type) Delay of injection of steam generated by an external humidifier from...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Humidification value display - - - 0 = percentage (gastronomy ovens) 1 = in seconds (bread/pastry ovens) Enable constraint between injection of generated steam and the vent - - - = YES –...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Fan thermal switch input type - - - normally open (input active with contact closed) normally closed (input active with contact open) - - -...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 PARAM. MIN. MAX. U.M. DEF. WASHING °C/°F Working setpoint for prewash phase °C/°F Prewash activation enable differential Prewash time °C/°F Working setpoint for washing phase...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 1000 3000 1000 Chamber burner ignition RPM °C/°F Band for chamber temperature proportional regulation Chamber ramp time 1000 Chamber burner alarm RPM Chamber burner RPM alarm delay...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 °C/°F Chamber temperature cooling warning band while cooking Preset colour schemes 0= dark background, light text 1= light background, dark text 2= light background, red text...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 14 USING THE USB PORT 14.1 Initial information The USB port makes possible the following operations. - Upload and download of the settings in the recipes of the “My Recipes” function and in the working cycles of the “Special Cycles”...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 14.6 Download of HACCP data stored within the controller If a USB flash drive is connected, in addition to the upload/download parameters and recipes, the item DOWNLOAD HACCP DATA also appears.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 15 ALARMS 15.1 Alarms If an alarm happens the buzzer sounds and the display shows the icon and a pop-up message with an alarm code. Touch the display near the centre to silence the buzzer and restore the normal view.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 User interface-control module communication alarm To correct Control module - Check the user interface-control module connection communicat. Main results ALARM - If the alarm is raised when the device is on, it will not be possible to start up a cooking cycle...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 The boiler water does not reach the minimum level To correct Low water level - Check the boiler input; see parameter t27 ALARM Main results...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Safety thermostat input alarm To correct Thermal switch Check the cause of the input activation; see parameter i3 ALARM Main results if the alarm occurs during a cooking cycle, the cycle will be interrupted...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 16 ACCESSORIES 16.1 Non-optoisolated RS-485/USB serial interface The interface enables the device to be connected to the Parameters Manager set-up software system. 16.2 USB plug for panel installation The plug makes the USB communications port of the device more accessible.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17.1 Technical specifications Purpose of the control device function controller Construction of the control device built-in electronic device user interface control module Container black, self-extinguishing.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 12 VAC (±15%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), provided by the control module 20 VA max. Rated impulse-withstand voltage 4 KV Over-voltage category III. Software class and structure Built-in Autonomy in the absence of a power supply: 24 hours with full charge.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 digital inputs for high voltage contact Power supply: 230 VAC. Protection: none. 1 0-10 V output for fan management (in this case an external speed regulator Analogue outputs should also be used).
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 368 M & L | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC368E104 Vcolor 368 Controller for combination ovens for gastronomy and pastry making Installer manual ver. 1.0 GA - 37/18 Code 144VC368E104 This document and the solutions contained therein are the intellectual property of EVCO and thus protected by the Italian Intellectual Property Rights Code (CPI).
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