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Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application Manual

Watlow cook-&-hold oven application guide
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Applications 1 - 6
Cook-&-Hold Oven
Applications Guide
Programming & Operating Steps
Watlow Controls
1241 Bundy Blvd.
P.O. Box 5580
Winona, Minnesota U.S.A. 55987-5580
(507) 454-5300, Fax (507) 452-4507
WMC2-XAGN-0001-Rev A
May 1997
2000
TM
97
TOTAL
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
ISO 9001
Registered Company
Winona, Minnesota USA
$5.00
Made in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 2000 Applications 1 - 6 Cook-&-Hold Oven Applications Guide Programming & Operating Steps Watlow Controls 1241 Bundy Blvd. P.O. Box 5580 Winona, Minnesota U.S.A. 55987-5580 (507) 454-5300, Fax (507) 452-4507 WMC2-XAGN-0001-Rev A May 1997 TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION ISO 9001 Registered Company Winona, Minnesota USA $5.00 Made in the U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Application 1 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option . . . 1 Application 2 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Optiion . . 11 Application 3 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven ....23 Application 4 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven .

  • Page 3: Application 1

    Application 1 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option One Heat Channel, Six Menus Introduction to Application 1 ....1 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..3 Program Mode Quick Reference .
  • Page 4 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 5 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 6 Program Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For menu programming direc- tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 7 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
  • Page 8 Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Function Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Startup Apply power to the oven. [`iDle] will appear on the display. If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [SetUp] / [Cloc`] = [``yes], the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 9 When the oven is at operating temperature (set point minus the ready band) [Ready] will appear on the display and the menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu. • If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] with- out indicating preheat or temperature.
  • Page 10 switch to the Hold sequence. The display will alternate slowly between Hold and count up time. If the Hold time [HtinE] parameter has been set to 0, the unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the active menu key.
  • Page 11 1. With idle on the display, place food in the oven and insert meat probe (if necessary). 2. Press the key for the menu you want to run. The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display. The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence: Countdown time is displayed.

  • Page 12: Temperature Alarms

    Pause a Menu While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the active menu key once. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again. Cancel a Menu Canceling a menu stops controller operation completely.

  • Page 13: Application

    Application 2 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option One Heat Channel, 17 Menus Introduction to Application 2 ....11 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..13 Program Mode Quick Reference.
  • Page 14 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 15 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 16 Program Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For menu programming direc- tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 17 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.

  • Page 18: Select A Menu

    Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Operation Function None None Menu Increment Menu Select Start/Stop Menu Decrement Start-up Apply power to the oven. [`idle] will appear on the display. If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [setup] / [Cloc`] = [``Yes], the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 19 • Activate the menu by pressing the Start/Stop key. If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile: The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will be displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
  • Page 20 3. With [ready] necessary). Then press the Start/Stop key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indica- tor light). The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display. The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence: Countdown time is displayed.
  • Page 21 light will be off. With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone will be emitted. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowledge and silence the tone by pressing the Start/Stop key or it will automati- cally time out within 2 seconds for setting 1 or 20 seconds for settings 2 or 3 and then go into idle.
  • Page 22 hold and count up time. If the Hold time parameter indefinitely. The hold sequence will end when you cancel the current menu or acti- vate another menu. If Hold time hold time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 6. 6.

  • Page 23: Door Opening

    Change Menus 1. With the controller in idle, select the menu you want to run by performing the pro- cedure under “Select a Menu” earlier in this section. 2. Press the Start/Stop key. Based on its programming, the unit will run the menu in one of the ways described earlier.
  • Page 24 Wat l ow M 2 0 0 0 Ap pl i cat i o n 2 I N I H E F...

  • Page 25: Application

    Application 3 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven One Heat Channel, Six Menus Introduction to Application 3 ....23 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..25 Program Mode Quick Reference .
  • Page 26 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 27 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 3 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 28 Program Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this application. You must select Application 3 to access them. For menu programming direc- tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 29 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
  • Page 30 Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Function Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Startup Apply power to the oven. [`iDle] will appear on the display. If the Real-time Clock option is installed and [SetUp] / [time] is programmed, the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 31 When the oven is at operating temperature (above the set point minus the ready band) [Ready] will appear on the display and the menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu. •...
  • Page 32 If the Hold time parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the active menu key. If [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold time expires.
  • Page 33 2. Press the key for the menu you want to run. The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display. The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence: Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2. Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
  • Page 34 Cancel a Menu Canceling a menu stops controller operation completely. The controller does not main- tain set point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop menu operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven. •...

  • Page 35: Application

    Application 4 Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven One Heat Channel, 20 Menus Introduction to Application 4 ....33 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..35 Program Mode Quick Reference .
  • Page 36 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 37 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 4 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 38 Program Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this application. You must select Application 4 to access them. For menu programming direc- tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 39 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
  • Page 40 Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Function None None Menu Increment Menu Select Start/Stop Menu Decrement Start-up Apply power to the oven. [`idle] will appear on the display. If the Real-time Clock option is installed and [setUp] / [time] is programmed, the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 41 Preheat If the [Ready] parameter under the [SEtUP] function in the Configuration Mode is set to yes, the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the ready band) as required. • Activate the menu by pressing the Start/Stop key. •...
  • Page 42 3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven. Then press the Start/Stop key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indicator light). The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display. The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence: Countdown time is displayed.
  • Page 43 Setpoint 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires. Setpoint 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over from Time 1 to Time 2. 4. Once the cooking sequence is complete, the unit will switch to the Hold sequence. The display will alternate slowly between [`Ho1d] and count up time.
  • Page 44 Door Opening When you open the oven door (uses Event Output 1 for switch closure. Switch closure indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below. During the cooking sequence: time is paused and [`door] will appear on the display. The heat and fan output signal will shut off.

  • Page 45: Application

    Application 5 Manual Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option One Heat Channel Introduction to Application 5 ....43 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..45 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay .
  • Page 46 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 47 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 5 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values.
  • Page 48 Auto-tuning Note: Before auto-tuning Application 5, [teNp1] in the operations menu must first be set to a value that is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information) Then set [tHerl] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,”...
  • Page 49 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
  • Page 50 Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Operation Function Cook Temp(s) Cook Time(s) Up (Increment) Hold Temp Start/Stop Down (Decrement) Start-up Apply power to the oven. [`idle] will appear on the display. If the Real Time Clock option is installed and [Setup] / [Cloc`] = [``yes], the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 51 4. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis- play. 5. Press the Cook Temp key again. The probe temperature has been set. [`idle] will appear on the display. Set the cooking time: 1.
  • Page 52 2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis- play. 3. Press the Cook Temp key again. The first cooking temperature has been set. [tENP2] and then the second cooking temperature value will appear on the display. 4.
  • Page 53 Five Second Timeout When using the up or down keys to change a value, if you do not press any key for 5 seconds, the controller will automatically be set to the last value on the display and return to [`idle]. Preheat If the [ready] parameter under the [SEtUP] function in the Configuration Mode is set to yes, when you press the Start/Stop key to activate the menu, the controller will detect...
  • Page 54 If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready] appears on the display. Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time. If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display. 3.
  • Page 55 Depending on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [Steps] the menu will run in one step or two. One Step Countdown time is displayed. Set point 1 will run until time expires. Two Step Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2. Set point 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
  • Page 56 Cancel a Menu Canceling a menu stops the controller completely. The controller does not maintain set point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to change the menu, stop menu operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven. Press the Start/Stop key for 2 seconds (in hold, momentarily press the Start/Stop key).

  • Page 57: Manual Cook & Hold Oven

    Application 6 Manual Cook & Hold Oven One Heat Channel, One Manual Menu Introduction to Application 6 ....55 Configuration Mode Quick Reference ..57 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay .
  • Page 58 Key Functions in Configuration Mode Display five-digit, seven- segment numeric LED display. Indicator lights (1 for each key, 2 for heat channels). Edit key (A) Access the next level of parameters or values. Enter key (B) Enter the value and return to previous level.
  • Page 59 Configuration Mode Quick Reference These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for this application. You must select Application 6 to access them. For directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation of all parameters and values Function Parameter...
  • Page 60 Auto-tuning Note: Before auto-tuning Application 6, [teNp1] in the operations menu must first be set to a value that is typical of your application. (See Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information on programming menus.) Then set [tHerl] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,”...
  • Page 61 Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
  • Page 62 Step 8 Operate the Controller Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode Operation Function Cook Temp(s) Cook Time(s) Up (Increment) Hold Temp Start/Stop Down (Decrement) Start-up Apply power to the oven. [`idle] will appear on the display. If the Real Time Clock option is installed and [SetUp] / [time] is programmed, the time of day will appear on the display.
  • Page 63 Set the cooking time. 1. Press the Cook Time key [tiNE1] and then the cooking time value will appear on the display. 2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis- play. 3. Press the Cook Time key again. The cooking time has been set.
  • Page 64 Set the two cooking times. 1. Press the Cook Time key [TiNe1] and then the first cooking time value will appear on the display. 2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the value you want appears on the dis- play.
  • Page 65 • The heat output indicator light - G, just below the display- will light up whenever the controller is calling for heat. When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the ready band) [ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly.
  • Page 66 The unit will count up time indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the con- troller will go into idle when you cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop key. 5. Once the controller goes into idle, the Start/Stop key indicator light will switch off. 6.
  • Page 67 the cooking sequence. Temperature changes made while cooking are saved and become part of the permanent menu. Time changes are not saved and do not become part of the permanent menu. Pause a Menu While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the Start/Stop key once. The Start/Stop key indicator light will flash rapidly [PAUSE] will appear on the display.
  • Page 68 Specifications (1032) Control Mode • Single and dual heat channels, PID or on/off. • Microprocessor-based, programmable, reverse-acting control outputs. • User-selectable embedded application software defines operation of display, keys, inputs, outputs, timing action. • One-step auto-tuning, WatHelp diagnostics, WatCurve temperature compensation. Agency •...

  • Page 69: Ordering Information

    Ordering Information (1033) HEF ™ 2000 Cooking controller with numerous food equipment application software sets, single and dual channel on/off or PID temperature regulation, timer and machine-function control, microprocessor- based, programmable, auto-tuning, WatCurve, WatHelp diagnostics, 24VÅ (ac) power input, agency approved, flush mounted (membrane faceplate supplied by customer).
  • Page 70 Ordering Information: Part Numbers & Accessories 2000 Accessories 0836-0442-0000 Sensor Input Mating Connector, (RIACON #31007106), 6-position, quick-connect terminal, screw connection for 28-14 AWG wires, tighten to 7 in/lb A001-0298-0000 Power Supply and I / O Mating Connector Kit. Includes: – 1 AMP #1-640523-0, 15-position, quick-connect terminal –...
  • Page 71 Watlow Controls Watlow Controls is a division of Watlow Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Missouri, a manu- facturer of industrial electric heating products since 1922. Watlow begins with a full set of specifications and completes an industrial product that is manufactured totally in- house, in the U.S.A.
  • Page 72 Watlow M ™ 2000 Cook-&-Hold Oven Applications Guide Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona, MN U.S.A. 55987-5580 Phone: (507) 454-5300, Fax: (507) 452-4507...
  • Page 73 Ordering Information 2000™ Cooking controller with numerous food equipment application software sets, single and dual channel on/off or PID temperature regulation, timer and machine-function control, microprocessor- based, programmable, auto-tuning, WatCurve, WatHelp diagnostics, 24VÅ (ac) power input, agency approved, flush mounted (membrane faceplate supplied by customer).
  • Page 74 the display. (The message, which varies based on programming at [M```] / [ALArn] will appear for ten seconds.) An audible tone will sound for five seconds. Time will continue to count down on the display. 4. When the cooking cycle is finished one of the following will happen, depending on the way the controller was programmed at [EtypE] / {Sound].
  • Page 75 Watlow M ™ 2000 Cook-&-Hold Oven Applications Guide Watlow Controls, 1241 Bundy Blvd., P.O. Box 5580, Winona, MN U.S.A. 55987-5580 Phone: (507) 454-5300, Fax: (507) 452-4507...

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