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Paul Rice
January 16, 2025
Why won't our milnor e-p express spin?
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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025
The Milnor E-P Express may not spin due to the following reasons mentioned in the context:
1. Motor Overloads or Door Interlocks: If any of these contacts open, even momentarily, the machine will stop. To clear this error, the issue must be resolved, and the Start button must be pressed.
2. Inverter Fault: If the microprocessor does not receive an input from the inverter within 14 seconds of starting the formula, the basket will not spin. To recover, press the Next key after resolving the fault.
3. Vibration Switch Tripped: If the vibration switch activates, the machine will stop. A recovery sequence will run, reversing the basket and filling the cylinder with water before attempting to resume operation.
These issues must be resolved before the machine can spin properly.
1.5.4 Connecting Devices to Receive Injection Signals..........13 1.5.5 Connecting Chemicals to 30-inch T5_ Models .............13 2 Programming ..........................14 ® 2.1 Controls on E-P Express Washer-extractors ..............14 2.1.1 Control Functions During Normal Operation............14 2.1.2 Control Functions During Manual Operation............16 2.1.3 Control Functions During Programming...............16 2.2 Selecting an Industry Formula Set ..................17...
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2.3.4.2 The Configure Decisions................32 2.3.5 Restoring the Standard Formulas ................33 2.3.5.1 Chart 1: Restore Standard Formulas (Part A)..........34 2.3.5.2 Part B ......................35 2.3.5.3 Part C ......................35 2.3.5.4 Restoring the Standard Formulas on Models Employing the Milnor ® ® ® E-P Plus and E-P Express Controller ..........35...
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3.2 How to Use and Erase the Formula Counter ..............55 4 Troubleshooting...........................57 4.1 Error Messages .......................57 4.1.1 Error Messages at Power Up .................57 4.1.2 Error Messages during Normal Operation ............58 4.2 The E-P Express ® Manual Menu ..................59 4.2.1 The Manual Menu....................59 4.2.1.1 Components....................59 4.2.1.2 How to Access the Manual Menu ............60...
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A Configuration that Prevents Flow in the Machine When the Pump is Off (if the chemical tube and tank have no pressure) ..........10 Figure 6 Terminal Strip TBS in T-style Machine..............13 Figure 7 E-P Express ® Control Panel..................14 Figure 8 Location of DIP Switches ..................18 Figure 9 Controls Identification on Serial Memory Storage Device ........38...
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Outputs ....................63 Table 21 Interpretation of Test DIP Switch Display .............65 Table 22 DIP Switch Positions for E-P Plus ® and E-P Express ® Machines (External transmit button required) ..................72 Table 23 External Serial Link Pin Assignments ..............73 Table 24 Milnor Printer Cables ....................76...
This manual has the best data that was available when your machine was made. If you cannot find the necessary data: • Are you looking for data about a component not made by Milnor ® but used on your ma- chine—for example, a motor or a brake caliper? We usually do not put the instructions of...
Make a check of the data: • when commissioning the machine • when required by error message • after replacing the microprocessor board • after upgrading the software • after adding or removing optional equipment Make the necessary changes. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
For common goods, the size of the machine sets the quantity you can put in the machine. These items determine the maximum load weight of soiled goods: • the volume of the machine's cylinder, and • the material and weight of the goods. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
1.3.1 Disclaimer of Responsibility BNUUUI01.C02 0000189359 A.4 C.3 B.3 1/2/20 2:14 PM Released Pellerin Milnor Corporation accepts no responsibility for damage or loss as a result of: • inadequate supporting structures • interference with the use of the facility caused by machine operation The facility owner/operator is solely responsible to ensure that: •...
• The machine dimensional drawing, found in the installation manual, specifies the machine’s required anchorage. • The Milnor ® Service Department can provide static and dynamic load values and frequency (extract speed) values on request. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
The company that does these procedures must make sure that these procedures do not cause dam- age. Pellerin Milnor Corporation accepts no responsibility for chemical damage to the ma- chines it makes or to the goods in a machine.
Figure 2. Incorrect Configurations That Let the Chemical Supply Go In the Machine by a Siphon Schematic Views Legend P... Pump T... Chemical tank S... The siphon occurs above here. Liquid in the gray parts of the chemical tube and tank can go in the machine. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
— There is a manifold on the machine to at- tach chemical tubes from a chemical pump system. The manifold has a source of water to flush the chemical supplies with water. Figure 4. Examples of Manifolds for Chemical Tubes. Your equipment can look different. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Connecting Chemical Systems BNCJUI01.C01 0000210894 A.4 A.5 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released ® ® Multiple methods are available on E-P Express Gear Guardian washer-extractors to accommo- date chemical systems. Use this section to help determine the best method of chemical injection and how to connect the chemical system.
As an example, assume a peristaltic pump moves chemical along the delivery tube at a rate of three feet per second. If the delivery tube is empty for three feet along its Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Chemical Injection Output Signals BNCJUI01.C02 0000210893 A.4 A.5 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Five discrete signals (for chemicals 1 through 5) are furnished standard on all washer extractors. These signals are available at a terminal strip on all E-P Express ® Gear Guardian ®...
). Pins 1 through 5 are for chemicals 1 through 5 respectively, and pin 8 is common. The specified voltage is enabled be- tween the appropriate pin and common whenever an injection is commanded. Figure 6. Terminal Strip TBS in T-style Machine Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2 Programming BNCJHP05 / 2018445 BNCJHP05 0000206320 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Controls on E-P Express ® Washer-extractors BNCJHP05.C01 0000206318 A.4 B.3 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released ® The controls on these Milnor washer-extractors include push-buttons, some of which include in- dicator lights.
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(with ), the light goes off when any coast time expires and the door is un- locked. If the formula runs to completion, the light goes off when the coast time following the final extract step expires. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
) to delete or insert a step in a wash formula, respectively. 2. The Terminate button ( ) returns the user to the main programming menu (top line of dis- play reads “Program X Menu”) from the Add/Change Formula and the Standard Formulas Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
DIP switches on the processor board to change the machine configuration for a differ- ent operation. This document describes how to set the DIP switches. A different operation name- plate is necessary on some models. Get operation nameplates from your dealer or the Milnor ®...
Do not assume that the switch is right side up. Always reference the la- � bels (OFF, ON, 1, 2, etc.) printed on the switch when setting DIP switches. Figure 8. Location of DIP Switches Processor Board Legend DIP switch Board identification area DIP Switch (Partial View) Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
WUT5XGGA or WUMWRXGG only. BNCXGP01 / 2018466 BNCXGP01 0000211044 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released Programming the E-P Express ® Gear Guardian ® Controller BNCXGP01.C01 0000211196 A.4 A.8 A.5 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released The microprocessor controller used in this washer extractor operates in three modes, depending...
This is Option 0 of the Program menu. From this display, return PROGRAM MENU OK TURN KEY TO RUN to the Formula menu or select another available menu option. Returns to Run mode (Formula menu) Scrolls the available choices in the Program menu. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2.3.3 How to Add or Change a Formula (Option 1) BNCXGP02.C01 0000211195 A.4 A.8 A.3 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released Milnor ® E-P Express ® Gear Guardian washer-extractors have the capacity for a maximum of 30 formulas. 2.3.3.1 What are Formulas, Steps, and Decisions? BNCXGP02.C02 0000211194 A.4 A.8 A.5 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released...
If the cursor is at decision T on Page A, it will move to the step number. • If the cursor is at the first decision on Page B, it will back up to the first valid decision (C) for the first chemical com- manded in this bath. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Create a New Formula BNCXGP02.C07 0000211399 A.4 A.8 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released ® ® Creating a new formula with the E-P Express Gear Guardian controller entails adding and de- fining steps using one of the existing but blank formula numbers.
Section 2.3.3.5 : Delete an Existing For- mula, page 23 One-way wash: Washing routine which may increase mechanical action and reduce energy consumption to some degree. Use for smaller pieces where tangling and “roping” is not a consideration. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
How to Select the Bath Level BNCXGP02.C14 0000211392 A.4 A.8 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released Display or Action Explanation 03 TMMQ CWSS* The values of high and low bath levels are determined by hard- ware settings on the level switches. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Codes for Inject Times of 100 Seconds and Longer Alphabetic Alphabetic Alphabetic Alphabetic Code Value Code Value Code Value Code Value CAUTION: Risk of Poor or Inconsistent Wash Quality — If the duration of each chemical injection is determined by the machine controller, chemical Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
For example, programming this decision as 1=Two way wash speed is not al- lowed before an extract step because the goods would not be evenly distributed around the basket when the machine acceler- ated to extract speed. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Standard drain speed varies by ma- chine model, but is designed to impart about one G of acceleration to the goods. Basket movement while filling is deter- mined by the Type of step decision and the specific design of the Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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The cursor returns to this display to program the next step unless the step just programmed is the last step of a formula or if the number of steps exceeds 50, in which case the cursor advances to decision E. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Tumble with 2-minute buzzer. This option is similar to 3=Tum- ble, except the signal starts when reversing stops and sounds for two minutes, then shuts off. The door unlocks after a delay. The operator can end the formula before this time expires by pressing Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
This decision is discrete to the specific machine model and must never be changed except under instruction from the Milnor ® factory. In addition to hardware-specific decisions, cer- tain configuration choices, such as the display of English or alternate-language prompts, are left to the discretion of the owner/operator.
Programmer software for Microsoft Windows allows the user to configure the machine and program formulas on a personal computer, then down- load the data to each machine through a special cable (Milnor part number KXMDSWBRS1). With the E-P Plus Programmer, descriptive names for each formula can be created and downloaded.
This selection replaces formulas 1 through 10 with the standard industry formulas and removes all data from formulas 11 through 30. 2. Option 1 replaces only formulas 1 through 10 with the standard industry formulas. This leaves any user-programmed data in formulas 11 through 30 intact. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
The controller will pause for a few seconds while the standard formulas are written to the con- troller memory. 8. Return to Run mode When the display becomes active again, turn the Run/Program keyswitch to the Run position. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2.3.5.4 Restoring the Standard Formulas on Models Employing the ® ® ® Milnor E-P Plus and E-P Express Controller BNCJUP02.T03 0000191347 A.4 A.8 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Display or Action Explanation PROGRAM MENU This is Option 0 of the Program menu. From this display, either OK TURN KEY TO RUN return to Run mode or select another menu item.
® Certain Milnor controllers described in this manual can transfer memory between the machine and a Milnor serial memory storage device or between two machines. Refer to Table 6: Control- lers Capable of Transferring Memory, page 36 to determine the hardware and software require- ments for memory transfer.
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Transferring Memory, page 36 with the specified software installed. • The Milnor part number for the processor board appears on a white sticker near the Milnor logo on the processor board. • The revision level of the processor board is white lettering stamped directly on the green cir- cuit board, located below the part number sticker.
Clear Memory and returning it to the normal position. When the Ready light comes on again (after about 45 seconds), the storage device is ready to accept data from the machine controller. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
DATA TRANSFER1 The machine controller is set as the Master device, making the MASTER storage device the slave. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Explanation Acknowledges that the data transfer is complete and returns to the Program menu. PROGRAM MENU Data Transfer menu display. Scroll to Program menu item 0, DATA TRANSFER then turn the Run/Program keyswitch to the Run position. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
The machine controller is set as the Slave device, making the stor- DATA TRANSFER0 SLAVE age device the Master. The Master device always controls when the data transfer starts and sends the data to the slave device. If Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Return to normal operating mode. Press if necessary to con- firm that the key is at Run. RUN PROGRAM00 OK TO The Run Program display appears to indicate that it is safe to POWER OFF turn the machine off. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
These default formulas can be loaded into the machine's memory, modified, and deleted according to procedures described in the related section Section 2.3 : Programming the E-P Express ® Gear Guardian ®...
0 cold water valve off for this step 1 cold water valve on for this step 2.4.1.5 L = Bath Level BNCXUP24.C07 0000210996 A.4 A.6 A.3 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released 1 low bath level 2 high bath level Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2.4.1.10 D = Drain Action BNCXUP24.C12 0000211021 A.4 A.6 A.3 1/2/20 1:35 PM Released What type of drain action is desired for this step? 0 Standard drain speed; basket turns clockwise at drain speed Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
5 Reverse at wash speed with signal sounding for two minutes, then shut off 6 Rotate at drain speed for two minutes with signal, then shut off 7 Tumble for two minutes, then tumble with signal for two minutes, then shut off Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Formula 01 - Light Soil Turnouts Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 10. Formula 02 - Heavy Soil Turnouts Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 11. Formula 03 - Light Soil Moisture Barriers Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Table 13. Formula 05 - Oil-contaminated Gear Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 14. Formula 06 - Brush Gear Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 15. Formula 07 - Hoods and Suspenders Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Dose Table 16. Formula 08 - Truck Towels Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 17. Formula 09 - Stationwear Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Table 18. Formula 10 - Sheets and Pillowcases Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Programming Table 18 Formula 10 - Sheets and Pillowcases (cont'd.) Decision Step Chemical Number Dose Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
® ® Milnor washer extractors with E-P Express controls do not use a speed sensing device to verify that the basket has stopped rotating. Therefore, when power is first applied to the machine, at least 80 seconds must elapse before any further operations can be attempted. This provides suffi- cient time for the basket to coast to a complete stop if power was lost while the machine was in high speed extract and restored before the basket stopped.
BNCJHO03.C07 0000208865 A.4 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Display or Action Explanation 23:04 F02S01 02:37 These two displays alternate during normal operation while any L=A1/D1 Hot Wash chemical injection signal is enabled. The number on the right end Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
3.1.6 How to Restart after Power Loss BNCJHO03.C09 0000209064 A.4 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The E-P Express ® control remembers the formula and step it was executing if power fails or if the wall disconnect is turned off while the machine is operating in automatic mode.
BNCJHO03.C10 0000209063 A.4 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released ® The E-P Express controller provides an output signal that activates the flush valve for 20 to 30 seconds 15 seconds after the last chemical injection for each bath ends. If a bath is shortened or terminated before or while this valve is energized, the flush valve will be turned off.
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Operating Shows the count in the top right corner of the display. RUN FORMULA This machine cleaned 38 cycles with formula 05. 05 FORMULA NUMBER 05 Sets the count in the formula counter equal to 0. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
® Gear Guardian ® Controller, page 19 2. Reinstall the standard (default) formulas according to the default formula loading procedure Section 2.3 : Programming the E-P Express ® Gear Guardian ® Controller, page 19 3. Reprogram any lost wash formulas according to Section 2.3 : Programming the E-P Express...
® Gear Guardian ® Controller, page 19 5. Reinstall the standard (default) formulas according to the default formula loading procedure Section 2.3 : Programming the E-P Express ® Gear Guardian ® Controller, page 19 6. Reprogram lost wash formulas according to Section 2.3 : Programming the E-P Express...
Manual menu was accessed appears on the display. 4.2.1.3 How to Return to the Run Mode from the Manual Menu BNCJHT01.R02 0000190749 A.4 B.3 A.9 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Display or Action Explanation Enters the Manual menu from Run mode. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
SOFTWARE DATE CODE Hold both buttons depressed to view the software date code and machine configuration information, as shown below. Machine style (/T = T_X), software date code (21001), and con- E-P EXPRESS/T 21001 HEALTHCARE LAUNDRY figuration (Healthcare Laundry). RUN FORMULA...
Troubleshooting Table 19. E-P Express ® Inputs Display Code Input Name Connector-Pin Door closed M6–1 Low Water Level M6–9 Vibration switch tripped M6–2 Input from Inverter M6–10 High water level M6–3 Keyswitch in Program position M6–11 not used M6–4 Halt—external fault M6–12...
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0=OFF 1=ON Disables the output if it was enabled, then returns to the Run mode. RUN FORMULA Display of Run mode. OK TO POWER OFF Table 20. E-P Express ® Outputs Output Page- Description Consequences of Actuation Number Column...
Troubleshooting Table 20 E-P Express ® Outputs (cont'd.) Output Page- Description Consequences of Actuation Number Column Device Distribution (drain) speed Locks door and turns cylinder at drain 1–i 3–20/3–17 (Door must be closed) speed. Clockwise wash speed Locks door and turns cylinder clock- 1–j...
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If the total of the displayed value plus 192 equals a value in the table, then switch positions 7 and 8 are ON. Table 21. Interpretation of Test DIP Switch Display Displayed Value Switch Settings Industry Correctional Hotel/Motel Athletic Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Commercial Laundries Shirt Laundries Offshore Laundries Gear Guardian NOTE: The Gear Guardian ® configuration is valid for E-P Express ® models only if such machines are equipped with software WUT5XGGA (300——X models) or ® WUMWRXGG (MWR–X- models), available from Milnor...
(–) indicates the input is not grounded. ABCDEFGHIJK typical display of input status while the machine is running. Refer +++-------- Table 20: E-P Express ® Outputs, page 63 to determine which input is represented by each character on the display.
E-P Express microprocessor controls are designed specifically for ® Milnor washer-extractors. Along with certain external electromechanical relay logic and sensing devices, they control all machine and system functions. Not every Milnor ® microprocessor sys- tem includes all the following components. 5.1.1 Keyswitches BNCJUF01.C02 0000190132 A.4 C.3 A.6 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released...
Depending on the processor board, output relays may be either socket-mounted to a separate out- put board, or permanently soldered to the processor board. H_J, F_J, V_J, and X_J models, as well as all E-P Express ® models, use the 188 processor board with soldered relays. The SPST (single pole, single throw) relays have the same load parameters as those used in other models (25VA).
A serial memory storage device similar to one shown below can be used to store machine config- ® uration and formula data for most current models of Milnor machines. DIP switches inside the storage device allow you to configure the device to accept data from several different machine types and software versions.
NOTE: The currently approved printers and printer configuration settings are provided Section 5.4 : Printer Requirements and Settings, page 76 . A pre-assembled machine- to-printer cable similar to the cable described here, is available from Milnor (P/N 10YMK2PNTR). Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
DIN receptacle (which uses male pins) and the mating plug (which uses female pin sockets), each viewed from the wire entry side. The receptacle is normally installed and wired at the Milnor factory. The plug and female pin sockets for customer use are provided in a bag inside the electric box.
BNCUUP02.C04 0000196981 A.4 A.9 A.8 1/2/20 1:30 PM Released Multi-conductor shielded cable that meets the following minimum requirements must be used in the applications covered herein. Conforming cable may be purchased from Milnor (P/N 09V300A04S) or purchased from another source: •...
Connecting a Machine to a Serial Memory Storage Device BNCUUP02.C06 0000197240 A.4 A.9 1/2/20 1:30 PM Released The cable used with the serial memory storage device (download box) available from Milnor, see related note in Section 5.3 : Construction of External Serial Link Cables, page 72 , is permanently attached to the storage device.
Released Printer Requirements and Settings BNCUUI01.C01 0000196632 A.4 A.6 1/2/20 1:30 PM Released NOTICE: Because of the many differences among printer makes and models, Milnor ® cannot ensure suitability or troubleshoot printers other than those described in this docu- ment (or certain older approved models), with the required interface cable.
Configuring the Epson LX300 Printer BNCUUI01.R03 0000196629 A.4 A.6 1/2/20 1:30 PM Released The Epson model LX300 printer was supplied by Milnor prior to March 2001 to print data from microprocessor controllers with printing functions. When shipped from Milnor, this printer was configured to operate correctly with Milnor equipment.
Previous Printer Models BNCUUI01.C02 0000196628 A.4 A.6 1/2/20 1:30 PM Released The Epson LX300 printer replaced the Epson LX-810, which replaced the Epson LX-800. For in- formation on these older printer models, request document MSSM0251AE from the Milnor factory. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Why won't our milnor e-p express spin?
The Milnor E-P Express may not spin due to the following reasons mentioned in the context:
1. Motor Overloads or Door Interlocks: If any of these contacts open, even momentarily, the machine will stop. To clear this error, the issue must be resolved, and the Start button must be pressed.
2. Inverter Fault: If the microprocessor does not receive an input from the inverter within 14 seconds of starting the formula, the basket will not spin. To recover, press the Next key after resolving the fault.
3. Vibration Switch Tripped: If the vibration switch activates, the machine will stop. A recovery sequence will run, reversing the basket and filling the cylinder with water before attempting to resume operation.
These issues must be resolved before the machine can spin properly.
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