System Explanation; Energy Reduction; Diagnostic; Communication Module - Cornelius IntelliBlue R134 Kuwait Series Operating Instructions Manual

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System explanation

3.1

Energy reduction

Cooling of liquids takes significant amount of energy like electrical power. To keep the need on energy as
low as possible in order to save costs and reduce environmental pollution, IntelliBlue cooler decides between
dispense times and operational readiness. During operational readiness, for example over night, IntelliBlue
runs in stand-by mode. All functions are reduced to a minimum, which means the power input is minimal and
supplies just enough energy to keep recirculation at required temperature. IntelliBlue recognizes when drinks
are dispensed and switches to maximum power to wash required amount of ice to supply enough energy for
dispensed drinks. After dispensing, IntelliBlue switches back to stand-by mode automatically.
3.2

Diagnostic

IntelliBlue has an on board diagnostic system. During operation the most important operating parameters are
being recorded and stored in main controller of the machine. In case of malfunction or system overload, that
could endanger entire machine. It's components or drink quality, the diagnostic system decides whether to
indicate a warning or switch off machine or dispense tower. A list containing all messages of the systems is
shown in appendix.
3.3

Communication module

The communication module allows IntelliBlue to send out an error warning via SMS or a remote read out of
operating parameters by using C Diagnostic Software. The communication module allows IntelliBlue to send
an error warning or fault condition message directly to the cell phone of the responsible field service
technician or field service provider. Based on the warning, the next scheduled maintenance inspection can
be planned better or being initiated. The error warning describes the kind of faulty condition, which required
spares could be prepared for next service. An online check of the machine also allows an evaluation of
operating parameters at any time, which gives a realistic overview over the machine, and its condition. An
online check can be done with any computer with installed browser.
3.3.1

C Diagnostic software and field monitoring

The C diagnostic Software allows the Operator to dial into an installed system to request current operating
parameters. All parameters are displayed in a concise tabular form and warnings are marked up in "red". The
status of each machine in the field is marked in green or red. Defective machines or error warnings are
obvious by the first view. Each call one full set of parameter of each machine is stored in a database and
allows further processing. Each machine needs a license to get onto the network. For more than one
machine an additional license is required.
3.3.2

C Diagnostic software and machine history

The collected data from field monitoring is stored in a database and allows further data processing of an
individual machine or entire field installations. Conclusions of the cooler (or its components) usage are
possible. It is worth to have a look into machine history data before a service is scheduled.
3.4

Product consumption monitoring

Next to the operating parameters it is possible to collect consumption data of products and total water. A
Flow meter device, which is connected to the skeletal tower and Python, is needed to gather this information.
The flow meter device recognizes the opening times of each dispense head and calculates the throughput
based on the product ratio, provided that product, product ratio and flow rates have been preset correctly
during installation. Required values are listed on the installation protocol of the dispense tower. These values
need to be adjusted when a product line or one of its components has changed.
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