• Flush the chemical tube with water..............10 • Put the chemical tube fully below the inlet............10 • Prevent leaks.......................10 2 Programming ..........................14 2.1 Controls on E-P Plus ® Washer-extractors ...............14 2.1.1 Control Functions During Normal Operation............15 2.1.2 Control Functions During Manual Operation............17 2.1.3 Control Functions During Programming...............18...
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2.3.4.2 The Configure Decisions................41 2.3.5 Restoring the Standard Formulas ................45 2.3.5.1 Chart 1: Restore Standard Formulas (Part A)..........45 2.3.5.2 Part B ......................46 2.3.5.3 Part C ......................46 2.3.5.4 Restoring the Standard Formulas on Models Employing the Milnor ® ® ® E-P Plus and E-P Express Controller ..........47...
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® ® 5.1 The E-P Plus and E-P Express Hardware ..............76 5.1.1 Keyswitches......................76 5.1.1.1 Run/Program Keyswitch ................76 5.1.1.2 Automatic/Test Keyswitch (E-P Plus ® Models Only)........76 5.1.2 Display........................76 5.1.3 Power Supply......................76 5.1.4 CPU Processor Board ....................77 5.1.5 Outputs ........................77 5.1.6 Option Outputs (E-P Plus ®...
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Chemical Injection Signals for H_J, X_J, and 30-inch V_J Models .......13 Table 4 DIP Switch Settings for Industry Configurations ............20 Table 5 Summary of E-P Plus Steam Code Choices ............32 Table 6 Codes for Inject Times of 100 Seconds and Longer ..........33 Table 7 Summary of Drain Type Choices ................35...
Released About This Manual Scope BNWCUD02.C02 0000189781 C.2 C.3 B.2 1/2/20 2:19 PM Released This manual tells how to start, program, operate, and repair washer-extractors with the Milnor ® E-P Plus ® microprocessor control. See the installation manual for installation procedures and me- chanical requirements.
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 C.2 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 BNCJVI01.C01 0000181452 C.2 D.5 C.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released ® Multiple methods are available on E-P Plus washer-extractors to accommodate chemical sys- tems. Use this section to help determine the best method of chemical injection and how to connect the chemical system.
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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...
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BNCJVI01.R02 0000181449 C.2 D.5 B.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 Plus® machines. Check the nameplate on the machine to verify the model.
Pellerin Milnor Corporation accepts absolutely no responsibility for damage to its equipment or textiles therein caused in this way. Much more information on this subject is provided in 1.4: Prevent...
2 Programming BNCJHP01 / 2018263 BNCJHP01 0000189822 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Controls on E-P Plus ® Washer-extractors BNCJHP01.C01 0000189823 C.2 A.5 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The controls on these Milnor ® washer-extractors include push-buttons, some of which include in- dicator lights. Some of these controls operate differently in the three machine modes. This docu- ment gives the function of each control in the different machine modes.
Control Panel for V_J Models 2.1.1 Control Functions During Normal Operation BNCJHP01.R01 0000189821 C.2 A.5 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The machine operates correctly when the control circuit has power and the key-switches are at the Run and Automatic positions. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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9. The Operator Signal light, in the upper left corner of the Signal Cancel button ( ), is a visual indicator that operator attention is required. This light is illuminated simultaneously with the sounding of the operator signal buzzer. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
11. The Terminate button ( ) cancels manual mode and returns the controller to the normal operation or programming mode, depending on the setting of the Run/Program keyswitch. Any outputs that were manually actuated while in manual mode are turned off. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
E-P Express ® controlled washer-extractors and Milnor ® E-P Plus ® controlled washer-extractors with one type of processor board. You can ® identify this board by “P/N 08BH18EP_ ” near the Milnor symbol on the processor board. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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 parts department. To change industry configuration, turn the machine off. Then lock off and tag out power to the machine at the wall disconnect before accessing the processor board.
BNCJHP02 / 2020434 BNCJHP02 0000192149 10/21/20 3:52 PM Released Programming the E-P Plus ® Controller BNCJHP02.C01 0000192163 C.2 D.2 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The microprocessor controller used in this washer extractor operates in three modes, depending on whether the machine is processing goods (the Run mode or Formula menu), being pro- grammed with operating characteristics to be used when a wash formula is started (the Program mode), or being tested (the Manual or Test mode).
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...
How to Add or Change a Formula (Option 1) BNCJUP03.C01 0000191875 C.2 D.2 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Milnor ® E-P Plus ® washer-extractors have the capacity for a maximum of 30 formulas. 2.3.3.1 What are Formulas, Steps, and Decisions? BNCJUP03.C02 0000191873 C.2 D.2 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released...
Indexes forward/backward through the valid choices for this decision. Moves the cursor forward among Pages A and B through each valid decision in a specific step. This accepts the standard or de- fault decision if another choice was not previously made. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2.3.3.4 Create a New Formula BNCJUP03.C07 0000191941 C.2 D.2 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Creating a new formula with the E-P Plus controller entails adding and defining steps using one of the existing but blank formula numbers. Display or Action Explanation This is Option 1 of the Program menu.
Deletion of End Formula is prevented in all cases. A Bath step cannot be deleted if it falls between two Extract steps. 03 TMMQFFFHC LSCWSS* This display indicates that the selected step has been deleted from the wash formula. 01 STEP DELETED Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Intermediate extract 1 (E1): This is low extract speed for H_J, F_ J, V_J, and X_J models. For other models, this is low extract speed, used for extractions between baths or for final extract at low speed if machine has two-speed extract. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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This effectively doubles the maximum allowable bath time. The total time required for a formula to run to completion includes factors other than the total of the times of each step in the formula. For these machines, add 0:40 distribution time each time Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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C=1 or 3, or C=3 and H=1 or 2) or steam injection, otherwise the cursor returns to the tempera- ture decision for correction. See 2.3.3.6.2.1: How to Modulate Water Valves to Regulate Incom- ing Water Temperature, page 29 for details on how to regulate the temperature of incoming water. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
In the cooldown step, command a desired cooldown temperature with all water valves programmed off (0). The E-P Plus control automatically inserts a no drain in the previous bath and 010 in MMQ for the cooldown step, for a step time of 1:00.
Low bath level; usually used for baths with chemical injections. The next higher bath level; usually used for baths with chemical injections. 3–5 Intermediate bath levels High bath level; used for cooldown (always) and rinsing (at pro- grammer's discretion) Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
The available steam codes are combinations of three yes/no decisions, as described below. These decisions are summarized in Table 5: Summary of E-P Plus Steam Code Choices, page 32 • Early defines when steaming should begin. Answer Yes to start steaming at the lowest safe level.
The commanded chemi- cal injection will not begin until the operator manually cancels the signal. No. A signal is not required with this chemical injection. Chemi- cals will inject without operator intervention. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
CAUTION: Machine Malfunction and Damage Hazard — The variable speed inver- ter used in all single-motor models was programmed at the Milnor factory for optimum performance with your machine. The constants necessary to maintain this performance are written inside the electrical box housing the inverter.
(see Note A stopped step time level is achieved below) RinSave ® advanced drain se- set by Type of Step opens 10-15 seconds (see Note B quence (described decision for this step after bath time ends below) above) Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Type of step decision. This selection is not valid if the next step is an extract. If a bath is programmed with this option, then an extract is programmed Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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END FORMULA #03 able step in this formula. No. Aborts the previous T=0 selection. Display returns to the T (type of step) decision. Yes. Accepts that the formula ends here. Determine how this formula should end. 03 SPD D Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Reversing. After the last step, the basket coasts to a stop, then be- gins reversing at wash speed while the signal sounds. The basket continues reversing with the signal on until the operator presses to silence the signal and end the formula. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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CAUTION: Ensure programming changes are saved — If the program key is turned at this point, all programming changes will be lost when power to the machine is turned off. Later software versions allow the person pro- gramming the machine to correct the error, as described below. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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.
5 = Italian 6 = Portuguese Accepts the selected value for the current decision and advances the cursor to the next decision, regardless of the status of the help screen. This action is required for each configuration decision. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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0=CM 1=INCHES Select 1=Inches to display water level in inches. OFFSET HEIGHT ? This value is set at the Milnor factory to compensate for the height difference between bottom of the cylinder and the location of the Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
REUSE DRAIN ? Select 1=Yes only if this machine is equipped with an optional 0=NO, 1=YES second drain valve. Configuring for reuse drain makes an Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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This will not damage the machine, but might cause unexpected operation if wash speed 2 or 3 is programmed. • Understand the consequences of all programming decisions before creating new formulas or changing the existing default formulas. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
1 through 10 or 1 through 30 as specified. For selective deletions and modifications, use Program mode 1 (Add/Change Formula). 2.3.5.1 Chart 1: Restore Standard Formulas (Part A) BNCJUP02.T01 0000191350 C.2 D.2 A.6 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released 1. Start 2. Restore standard formulas? Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Continue with this procedure to replace formulas 1 through 10 with the standard formulas, but keep all programmed formulas from 11 through 30. 3. Return to 7.: step 7, Part A., page 46 2.3.5.3 Part C BNCJUP02.T04 0000191850 C.2 D.2 A.4 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released 1. Terminate process Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
2. Return to 8.: step 8, Part A., page 46 2.3.5.4 Restoring the Standard Formulas on Models Employing the Milnor ® E-P Plus ® and E-P Express ® Controller BNCJUP02.T03 0000191347 C.2 D.2 B.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released Display or Action Explanation This is Option 0 of the Program menu.
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 10: Control- lers Capable of Transferring Memory, page 48 to determine the hardware and software require- ments for memory transfer.
Programming • 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.
Confirms selection and advances to the Data Transfer menu. DOWN LOAD DEVICES0 This is the Data Download sub-menu. Select the desired type of MACHINE<==>MACHINE data transfer here. There are two selections available in the Data Transfer menu: 0= DATA TRANSFER0 SLAVE Slave and 1=Master. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Do not restore data from the storage device to the machine if the data is invalid. Re- � storing invalid data from the storage device to the machine controller will overwrite any formulas that have been changed or created since the data was last stored. These formulas can not be recovered. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
TURN KEY TO RUN (Program position). Scroll down in the Program menu to Data Transfer. PROGRAM MENU This is the Data Transfer menu selection. Follow the procedure DATA TRANSFER 2.3.6.2: Saving Data from the Machine to the Storage Device Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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Acknowledge that the data transfer is complete and returns to the Program menu. Data Transfer menu display. Scroll to Program menu item 0, PROGRAM MENU DATA TRANSFER then turn the Run/Program keyswitch to the Run position. Scroll the Program menu selections. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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The Run Program display appears to indicate that it is safe to POWER OFF turn the machine off. Turn off power to the machine(s). Disconnect the memory storage device, remove the key, and put both in secure locations. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Some Milnor ® washer extractors with E-P Plus ® 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.
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Low Extract Extract 30015T5J 75 + DUD 75 + DUD 30015V7J 45 + DUD 75 + DUD 30022T5J 75 + DUD 75 + DUD 30022V6J 45 + DUD 75 + DUD 75 + DUD 85 + DUD 36026V5J Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
TIMEHALT indicates that the timer is stopped while a chemical is being injected. The chemical supplier must connect equipment for this option. Temperature in this machine is measured in degrees Fahrenheit or TEMP A168/D170 LEV 2 Celsius, according to machine configuration. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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BNCJHO01.C08 0000182501 C.2 B.3 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The E-P Plus 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.
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BNCJHO01.C09 0000182500 C.2 B.3 A.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The E-P Plus controller provides an output signal that activates the flush valve for 20 to 30 sec- onds after the last chemical has been injected into each bath. If a bath is shortened or terminated before or while this valve is energized, the flush valve will be turned off.
For each formula: Shows the count in the top right corner of the display. This machine cleaned 38 cycles with formula 05. RUN FORMULA 05 FORMULA NUMBER 05 Sets the count in the formula counter equal to 0. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Machine style (H7J), software date code (97005) and configura- EP-PLUS/H7J 97005 RESTAURANTS LAUNDRY tion (Restaurants Laundry). RUN FORMULA Run mode display is restored when the button com- FORMULA NUMBER xx bination is released. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Restores the controller to the Run mode. RUN FORMULA This is the Run mode display. Select a formula to run, or shut OK TO POWER OFF down the machine. Table 12. E-P Plus Inputs Display Code Input Name Connector-Pin Door closed M6–1 not used M6–9...
HOT WATER VALVE Display after pressing to advance to the next output. 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 Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Troubleshooting Table 13. E-P Plus Outputs Output Page- Description Consequences of Actuation Number Column Device Inject chemical 5 Operates inject device for chemical 5 0–a Inject chemical 1 Operates inject device for chemical 1 0–b Inject chemical 4 Operates inject device for chemical 4 0–c...
BNCJHT01.C04 0000191866 C.2 F.3 C.3 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released For all E-P Plus models, the set of default formulas is determined by how the DIP switches on the processor board are set. The bank of DIP switches is identified in Figure 9: Processor Board, page Figure 9.
Testing Temperature and Level Sensors BNCJHT01.C05 0000191882 C.2 F.3 A.9 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released The Test Temperature & Level selection on the Manual menu is used primarily by the Milnor ® factory for testing and calibration of machines before delivery. For testing a temperature or level sensor in the field, the input to the sensor (level or temperature) must be controlled, but the sensor must remain connected to the processor board.
(see Figure 9: Pro- cessor Board, page 66 ). The “A” value on the bottom line is the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit detected by the temperature probe. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
If the voltage is lower than expected, first check for leaks in the plastic tube connected to the pressure transducer. If no leaks are found, or if the voltage is significantly higher than expected, replace the processor board. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
ABCDEFGHIJK typical display of input status while the machine is running. Refer +++-------- Table 12: E-P Plus Inputs, page 63 to determine which input is represented by each character on the display. displays the first 11 outputs (Page 0). A plus sign (+) indicates the output is actuated, while a minus sign (–) indicates the output is...
PAGE abcdefghijk typical display of first page of outputs (Page 0) while the machine -+----+---- is running. Refer to Table 13: E-P Plus Outputs, page 65 to deter- mine the component represented by each character on Page 0 and Page 1.
This message appears when the microprocessor cannot read from TALKING the flash memory. 1. Lock off and tag out power to the machine. 2. Replace flash memory. Contact the Milnor ® factory to ensure that the replacement memory is the most current version for your machine.
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TOO LONG TO COOL The configured maximum time to cool down to the desired tem- perature has been exceeded. Check the cooldown valve and strainer if equipped, cold water pressure, and position of vernier Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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When the vibration switch closes, the timer stops. After 45 to 85 RECOVERY SEQUENCE seconds, the basket reverses at wash speed as the cylinder fills with water. When low level is achieved, the cylinder reverses for one additional minute at wash speed, then accelerates to extract speed. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
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 C.2 C.3 A.6 1/2/20 1:16 PM Released...
24 hours with power off. This type of component is also used to retain the last formula and step in progress when power is turned off at the machine while a formula is running. SRAM is used in all E-P Plus ®...
This transducer produces a very small voltage (about 0.085 millivolt per inch of water) that increases as the water level in the basket rises. For E-P Plus ®...
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Supplemental Information Figure 12. Serial Memory Storage Device Figure 13. Rear View of Circuit Board Legend View 1... DIP switch 2... Software chip 3... Location of Transmit button, if equipped 4... Key switch Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
Milnor (P/N 10YMK2PNTR). NOTE: The Milnor serial memory storage device (also known as a download box) con- tains nonvolatile memory to hold a back-up copy of the programming and configuration data for one machine.
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 C.2 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 C.2 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 5.3: Construction of External Serial Link Cables, page 80 , is permanently attached to the storage device.
Released Printer Requirements and Settings BNCUUI01.C01 0000196632 C.2 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 C.2 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 C.2 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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