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Course ID #ICE2106 Seminar Topics: Manitowoc Ice • Indigo NXT (CVD) o Indigo Overview o Installation o Installation Wizard o Menu Navigation o Sequence of Operation o Troubleshooting − QuietQube® CVD Remote Ice Machines − Flow Chart Diagnostics − Tips...
INDIGO NXT Model Number Definition: CONDENSER TYPE A Self-Contained Air-Cooled W Self-Contained Water-Cooled ICE MACHINE SERIES N Remote Air-Cooled C CVD Air-Cooled ADDITIONAL SPECS ICE CUBE SIZE M – Marine Model R Regular P – Prison Model D Dice Q – Coted Coils Y Half Dice X –...
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INDIGO NXT Alternative Conversion Tubing Kits: Due to Bristol compressors no longer being manufactured Manitowoc Ice has created kits to make replacement compressors straightforward. Manitowoc Ice has certain Bristol Compressors in stock to cover replacements. However specific models have Copeland or Embraco compressors as a replacement.
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INDIGO NXT Rotary Refrigeration System (Liquid Charging) EVAPORATOR Rotary Compressor Third Port Liquid HEAT EXCHANGER Charging: • Damage may occur when THERMOSTATIC charging liquid into the front EXPANSION COMPRESSOR VALVE discharge line service access port. HARVEST VALVE • It is recommended that all Liquid charging should be done through the Liquid Line service access.
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INDIGO NXT Ice Thickness Probe: Update Molded Plastic Molded Plastic stops stops INCREASE INCREASE BRIDGE BRIDGE THI C KNESS THI C KNESS 2019 Indigo NXT ITP added stops to Original Indigo Ice XXXXXXX XXXXXXX prevent over Thickness Probe bending of Hinge Pins.
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QuietQube / CVD Installation Electrical Ice Machine Voltage Maximum Important: Fuse/Circuit Due to continuous improvements, this information is Breaker for reference only. Please refer to the ice machine Install strain relief and proper Disconnect within 6 feet serial number tag to verify electrical data. Ice Beverage 115/1/60 wiring to ice machine...
QuietQube / CVD Installation Proper Installation • Water Supply • Do not Exceed 80 psi • Water Inlet = 3/8” FPT • Drains (Ran Separately) • Dump Valve Drain = ½” FPT • Install 18” Vent Tubes • Base Drain = ½” CPVC •...
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QuietQube / CVD Installation Proper Installation 2” • Water Supply QQ Model Head Clearance Requirements: • Do not Exceed 80 psi Model Back Sides • Water Inlet = 3/8” FPT 8” 5” IF0600C Side Back • Drains (Ran Separately) IF0900C IT1200C 5”...
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QuietQube / CVD Installation Proper Installation QQ Model Condensing Unit Clearance Requirements: Model Back Sides CVDF0600 24” CVDF0900 Top recommendation for Servicing CVDT1200 0” 48” 48” CVDF1400 (0 cm) (122 cm) (122 cm) CVDF1800 CVDF2100 48” 48” Back Sides Service Recommendation: **61cm (24”) is recommended on top for servicing.
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QuietQube / CVD Installation Proper Line Set Length Installation CVD Condensing Unit Electrical Disconnect Proper installation instructions can be found in the install use and care manual or the Technician’s Handbook Suction Line Liquid LIne Ice Machine Head Electrical Section Disconnect Suction Refrigerant...
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0’ - 20’ (0 - 6.1 m) Rise: No traps required 21’ - 35’ (6.4 – 10.7 m) Rise: S trap required (Available from Manitowoc Shorten line set as necessary (avoid unwanted traps) Important: Never Deviate from Required Tubing O.D.
QuietQube / CVD Installation Installing Refrigeration Lines Condensing Unit • Before cutting caps off the lines release dry nitrogen charge through access ports and leave open while brazing • Line set connections for condensing unit can enter from the left side or front •...
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QuietQube / CVD Installation Pressure Test & Evacuate Pressure test with 150 psig (1034 kPa) nitrogen Remove valves cores to decrease evacuation time Evacuate at head section or condensing unit Install micron gauge on the opposite end of system that the vacuum pump is on.
QuietQube / CVD Installation Open Valves Backseat Liquid Line Backseat Suction Line Shut-off Valve Shut-off Valve • Do Not Add Refrigerant to the line set or condenser. • Ice machine nameplate charge is stored in the receiver. • Push the On/Off Button and start the Ice Making Sequence of operation, the refrigeration solenoids energize allowing refrigerant to leave the receiver.
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QuietQube / Refrigeration System Overview Comp. Condenser Suction Filter HPCV Accumulator • T1=Liquid line entering Condensing Unit the Receiver Suction Line ‘S’ Trap Rises Over 20’ • T2=Liquid line leaving Ice Machine Head Section the Receiver Shut-Off Valves Evaporator • T3=Evaporator Inlet •...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • Upon Initial Start Up the Wizard will water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water...
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NOTE: This option only appears if the ice machine is a self-contained Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • Press Start Wizard water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder filter (based off of time) •...
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NOTE: This option only appears if the ice machine is a self-contained Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • Optional Configuration water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder filter (based off of time) •...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • A green checkmark indicates the water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder filter (based off of time) accessory item is detected.
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • A green checkmark indicates the water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder filter (based off of time) accessory item is detected.
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • For “IB” Model Indigo NXT’s an Ice water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • This screen is to import settings from a flash replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • Optional Unit Configuration. replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water • Optional “Dim” Brightness.
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • Optional Ice Program (auto defaults to replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water...
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NOTE: This option only appears if the ice machine is a self-contained Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • Optional Cleaning Reminder replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water o Cleaning...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • Optional Air Filter Reminder. replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water o This option appears if the ice machine is a...
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• Arctic Pure/Manitowoc • Optional Water Filter Reminder. replacement (based off of usage) water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water o Arctic Pure / Manitowoc Reminder filter (based off of time) − Automatic reminder will be generated • Use Factory Defaults Water Usage •...
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NOTE: This option only appears if the ice machine is a self-contained Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) • Water Usage Option: water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder...
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Optional Clean Air air cooled ice machine (driven by Filter Reminder model table). • Congratulations! Setup Wizard is complete! Optional • Arctic Pure/Manitowoc replacement (based off of usage) Press the right Arrow to advance. water Filter • Non-Manitowoc water Reminder filter (based off of time) •...
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Indigo NXT easyTouch® Set-Up Wizard: Reset • To restart the Set Up Wizard for training purposes or resale of equipment, its as easy as go resetting the factory default and checking the “Require Setup Wizard”. 1. Press “MENU” 2. Press “RESET DEFAULTS” 3.
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Menu Navigation Menu Map •ON/OFF button takes the place of a traditional Toggle Switch Home Screen •Pushing the button, starts and • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics stops the ice making sequence of • Data operation. • Alert Log Service •...
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Touch Screen Interface (Main Menu) Indigo NXT Menu Navigation: Programmed Icon Home Screen Alert Icon & number of Alerts Home Screen Message Icon & number of Messages Home Screen Luminice Icon & Color Status of Bulb Blue = Good Red = Failure Home Screen Program button.
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Touch Screen Interface (Main Menu) Indigo NXT Menu Navigation: Programmed Icon Home Screen Alert Icon & number of Alerts Home Screen Message Icon & number of Messages Home Screen Luminice Icon & Color Status of Bulb Blue = Good Red = Failure Home Screen Program button.
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Main Menu Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Energy Menu Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Service Menu Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Service Menu Manual Harvest Alert Log (Previous E-Log) Control Board Data Replacement (Real Time & Historical) iAuCS (ONLY visible if iAuCS is detected and used to activate the AuCS pump Diagnostics for manual cleaning) (Control Board, Sensors, Inputs, User Interface) (Upgrade Firmware, Export Data)
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Settings Menu Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Reset Defaults Menu Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Machine Information Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® Contact Information Home Screen • • Water Main Menu Energy • Statistics • Data • Alert Log Service • Manual Harvest • Control Board Replacement • Diagnostics • Contact Information • • iAUCS • Language • Reminders Settings •...
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INDIGO NXT Overview: easyTouch® User Interface INDIGO NXT Control Box User Interface Bypass : Pushing the Display Bypass button on the control board will allow the ice machine to enter Ice making mode with out the display connected to the control board for up to 7 Days of operation.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Equalize – Condensing Unit Purge Equalize 45 Sec 5 Sec After the harvest valve energizes, suction pressure at the condensing unit increases. 1. The suction pressure exceeds the Low Pressure Switch cut-in (22 old and 35 old psig) and sends Line voltage to the Contactor Coil.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Pre-Chill – Condensing Unit Pre-Chill Equalize Purge Start 120 Sec. 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) 30 Sec. (thereafter) Suction Pressure remains higher than the low pressure control cut-out (12 psig) and the compressor continues to run.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Freeze 35 Minute Max Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Equalize Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) Energized Parts •Water Pump •Water Fill Valve (Looking for WLP) •Liquid Line Solenoid (Compressor and Fan) Water Level Probe...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Freeze – Condensing Unit 35 Minute Max Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Equalize Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) Suction Pressure remains higher than the low pressure control cut-out (12 psig) and the compressor continues to run.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Water Level Probe Operation (WLP) • During freeze cycle the water level 06 05 04 03 02 01 0 will drop away from the “High” Probe. • Water valve will energize again until the “High” probe is satisfied and stay energized for an additional 6 seconds.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Ice Thickness Probe Operation (ITP) • The Ice Thickness Probe (ITP) senses ice on the evaporator and signals the control board to start a harvest cycle. • At the start of every freeze cycle the Ice Machine is locked into a 6 Minute Freeze cycle •...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest Purge Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Equalize Purge Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) Energized Parts •Harvest Valve •Air Pump •Water Pump •Dump Valve •Liquid Line Solenoid (Compressor and Fan)
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest Purge – Condensing Unit Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Equalize Purge Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe Discharge 30 Sec. Discharge (thereafter) Gas to Receiver Suction Pressure remains higher than the low pressure control cut-out (12 psig) and the...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Purge Equalize Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec Bin Switch 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) 7 Minute Max Energized Parts •Harvest Valve •Air Pump •Liquid Line Solenoid...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest – Condensing Unit Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Purge Equalize Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec Bin Switch 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) 7 Minute Max Suction Pressure remains higher than the low pressure control cut-out (12 psig) and the compressor continues to run.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest Water Assist Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Purge Equalize Start 120 Sec. Ice Thickness 45 Sec Bin Switch 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec Purge Water Assist Harvest (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) 7 Minute Max 45 Sec...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Ice Thaw Cycle (Approximately 1-1.75 Hours) To prevent Freeze Up: If after a 7 minute harvest cycle and the water curtain did not activate, Indigo NXT will enter a Water Thaw Cycle: • Compressor will shut down. •...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Ice Thaw Cycle (Approximately 1-1.75 Hours) Current Firmware (To prevent Double Slab) If after a 7 minute harvest cycle and the water curtain did not activate, Indigo will enter a Water Thaw Cycle: Water Time Dump Water...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Ice Thaw Cycle (Approximately 1-1.75 Hours) Current Firmware (To prevent Double Slab) If after a 7 minute harvest cycle and the water curtain did not activate, Indigo NXT will enter a Water Thaw Cycle: During the Water Thaw Cycle: •...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Return to pre-chill Bin Switch Opens & Harvest Closes Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Within 30 Equalize Purge Start 30 Sec. Seconds Bin Switch Ice Thickness 45 Sec 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (thereafter) Probe Energized Parts •Water Fill Valve...
Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Auto Shut-Off (Damper Door) Harvest Bin Switch Open for more than Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Equalize Purge Start 30 seconds 30 Sec. Bin Switch Ice Thickness 45 Sec 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (thereafter) Probe Auto Shut Off...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Auto Shut-Off (Bin Probe) Harvest Bin Switch Open for more than Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Equalize Purge Start 30 seconds 30 Sec. Bin Switch Ice Thickness 45 Sec 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (thereafter) Probe Auto Shut Off...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Auto Shut-Off – Condensing Unit ** This is to reduce short cycling for pump down cycles / short cycling. ** Harvest Bin Switch Open for more than Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Equalize Purge Start 30 seconds 30 Sec.
Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Auto Restart Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Equalize Purge Start Bin Switch 120 Sec. Closes Ice Thickness 45 Sec Bin Switch 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) Auto Shut Off (10 Minute Delay) Restart from Auto Shut off 10 Minutes Elapse...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Auto Restart 35 Minute Max Harvest Pre-Chill Freeze Purge Harvest Equalize Purge Start Bin Switch 120 Sec. Closes Ice Thickness 45 Sec Bin Switch 45 Sec 5 Sec 5 Sec (first cycle) Probe 30 Sec. (thereafter) 7 Minute Max Auto Shut Off...
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INDIGO NXT Sequence of Operation Optional Bin Level Thermostat: K00477 Universal Thermostat Kit • For use on dispensers only • Reduces ice machine overfill • Recommended for condensation problems in high humidity locations • Includes Universal Mounting Bracket NOTE: Check with the dispenser manufacturer to see if the bin probe is a requirement.
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Freeze Cycle Comp. Condenser Suction Filter HPCV Accumulator • T1=Liquid line entering Condensing Unit the Receiver Suction Line ‘S’ Trap Rises Over 20’ • T2=Liquid line leaving Ice Machine Head Section the Receiver Shut-Off Valves Evaporator •...
Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation Harvest Cycle Comp. Condenser Suction Filter HPCV Accumulator • T1=Liquid line entering Condensing Unit the Receiver Suction Line ‘S’ Trap Rises Over 20’ • T2=Liquid line leaving Ice Machine Head Section the Receiver Shut-Off Valves Evaporator •...
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Indigo NXT QuietQube/CVD: Sequence of Operation HPC Valve Harvest Cycle Test 30 Seconds into Harvest Grasp Here with Hands to Compare Temperatures Finding Comments Temperature of the compressor The headmaster is discharge line and the liquid line function correctly. to the ice machine receiver feel Compressor the same.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Four Symptoms of Troubleshooting • Symptom #1 - Ice Machine Stops Running − Power Button has been Pushed AND/OR − Has a History of Shutting Down • Symptom #2 - Ice Machine has a Long Freeze Cycle −...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Magnetic Bin Switch Diagnostics: 1. Verify bin switch, Curtain/Damper and curtain/damper magnet are in place and navigate to Inputs. L2 OR N L2 OR N (Menu/Service/Data/Realtime/Inputs) BIN SWITCH BIN SWITCH 8 WHT 2. Open and close the Curtain/Damper(s) 8 WHT LUMINICE LUMINICE...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Damper Communicator MII-087: The ice machine may have some or all of these symptoms: • Low production (may be intermittent) with no safety limits in memory. • Owner notices the ice machine is off at a time when it is normally running.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #2: Quiet Qube Refrigeration Operational Analysis Table QuietQube ® - Symptom #2 – Ice Machine has a Long Freeze Cycle QuietQube Ice Machines Refrigeration Diagnostic Chart Single Evaporator, Single Expansion Valve Operational Analysis Ice Production Published 24 hour ice production ____________________ Calculated (actual) ice production ___________________...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #3 Ice Machine Will Not Harvest – Freeze Cycle is Normal and Ice Cubes are NOT Melted After Harvest. Near the end of a 3.5 minute harvest cycle the sheet of ice cubes has not dropped. The sheet of ice may have to be pulled out by hand.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #3: Remote CVD Is your Harvest Valve(s) Refer to Sequence of Operation Energized? & Wiring Diagram Comp. Condenser Note: All Pressure Readings are taken from the Liquid and Suction Are the Harvest Suction Shut Off Valves located in the rear Pressures Normal? of the Ice Machine Head Section.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #4 Ice Machine Will Not Harvest – Freeze Cycle is Normal and Ice Cubes are Melted After Harvest. Near the end of a 3.5 minute harvest cycle the sheet of ice cubes has not dropped. The sheet of ice may have to be pulled out by hand.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #4 Ice Machine Will Not Harvest - Freeze Cycle is Normal and Ice Cubes are Melted After Harvest START Is Ice Machine Level Ice Are back of the cubes melted level? Machine at end of harvest cycle? Is water flowing over the Refer to Dump evaporator in the first 45 seconds...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Symptom #4 o Inspect evaporator for reasons why the ice is not sliding off. o Dry evaporator and have the area well-lit with light. o Look for items such as: Scale on evaporator grid, plastic molding cracked or warped, bent or damaged partition (hammer/ice pick/meat cleaver/etc.), solder deterioration, grid separation, gasket not sealing, rough surface, silicone missing from corners, etc...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation: Service Overview Manual Harvest Alert Log (Previous E-Log) Control Board Data Replacement (Real Time & Historical) iAuCS (to activate the AuCS pump) Diagnostics (Control Board, Sensors, Inputs, User Interface) (Upgrade Firmware, Export Data) Home Contact...
Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation Alert Log ALERT LOG E1 LONG FREEZE E2 LONG HARVEST Clear All To access the Alert Log from the Service Menu: • Press the Alert Icon • Scroll through the Alerts •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Alert Log and Service Definition Detail Alert Log Service Definition When an Alert / E Log is triggered; E-Log Display Text Error Description Definition Long Freeze 3 consecutive 35 Minute Freeze cycle, shut down Long Freeze Long Harvest 3 - 7 Minute Harvests logs SL#2 in memory but doesn't shut down until 500 long harvest cycles.
Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation Real Time Data: Time and Temp REAL TIME DATA DATA Time & Temperature Real Time Data Inputs Data History Outputs Menu/Service/Data/Real Time Data/Time and Temperature • Very useful when troubleshooting the refrigeration system. o T1, T2, T3, T4 Refrigeration Thermistor Temperatures o T5 = Ice Level Management Kit.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation Real Time Data: Inputs REAL TIME DATA DATA Time & Temperature Real Time Data Inputs Data History Outputs Menu/Service/Data/Real Time Data/Inputs • View what the control board sees to speed up Troubleshooting •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation: Service Data Data Service Real Time Data Time & Temperature Inputs Outputs Real Time Data History: •Time & Temperature •Current Day •Inputs •Current Day -1 •Phase/State •Phase/State •Phase/State •Outputs •Current Day -2 (Pre-Chill, Freeze, (Pre-Chill, Freeze, (Pre-Chill, Freeze,...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Service Menu Navigation Diagnostics: Energize all relays DIAGNOSTICS ENABLE ALL RELAYS SELF CHECK Menu/Service/Diagnostics/Control Board/Enable Relays • Energize all relays. • Great way to energize all output devices to check if they are getting power with waiting for the sequence of operation. •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Control Board Diagnostics: • Control board Self Check: o Serial Flash: o Real Time Clock: o Ice Thickness Circuit: • Press Menu • Press Service The purpose of this test is to check internal Control Board Circuits of •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Control Board Diagnostics: • Control board Self Check: o Serial Flash: − Pass = Flash memory tests good. − Fail = Replace Control Board o Real Time Clock: − Pass = Clock tests good. −...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Adjustment Screw Microphone Function: The ice thickness probe sense ice on the Should be adjusted to maintain 1/8” ice bridge Cube Cells thickness evaporator and signals the control board to start a harvest cycle.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up 1. Remove all ice from the evaporator when present. (Manual Harvest through the display) 2. Press the power button and turn off the ice machine. 3.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up 1. Remove all ice from the evaporator when present. (Manual Harvest through the display) 2. Press the power button and turn off the ice machine. 3.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up 1. Remove all ice from the evaporator when present. (Manual Harvest through the display) 2. Press the power button and turn off the ice machine. 3.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up ITP Wire 1. Remove all ice from the evaporator when present. (Manual Harvest through the display) 2. Press the power button and turn off the ice machine.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up 1. Remove all ice from the evaporator when present. (Manual Harvest through the display) 2. Press the power button and turn off the ice machine. 3.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up 8. Navigate to the “Real Time/Inputs” screen on the interface to view the 100Hz & 120Hz. 9. Observe the initial number range and perform a scratch test. −...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up If the initial numbers displayed do not change or initial numbers did not increase by 3000 during scratch test: • Verify the ice thickness probe connector is properly plugged into the board ( J11 ) and the ice thickness probe wiring is correct .
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Premature Harvest or Freeze Up If the initial numbers displayed do not change or initial numbers did not increase by 3000 during scratch test: • Verify the ice thickness probe connector is properly plugged into the board ( J11 ) and the ice thickness probe wiring is correct .
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Harvest Test 1. Press the power button to start an ice making cycle. Remove water curtain or splash guard when present. 2. Remove the ice thickness probe, rotate and remount with nipple facing away from the evaporator.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Harvest Test 1. Press the power button to start an ice making cycle. Remove water curtain or splash guard when present. 2. Remove the ice thickness probe, rotate and remount with nipple facing away from the evaporator.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostics Harvest Test • Remove the ice thickness probe, rotate and remount with the nipple facing the evaporator. Set the ice thickness probe gap to 9/32” (7mm). • Confirm the cable is not twisted or binding and the ice thickness probe swings freely, then re-install the water curtain.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics The height of Probe B and C Probes A is the level of are at the same water needed to height to measure (Ref) make ice under Conductivity for normal conditions Diagnosis, Water Miser and Ice Clarity Options.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Assuming the Water Level Probe is clean: Step 1 - Turn the machine to OFF by pushing the power button and insure water turns off. Step 2 - If water continues to flow in with the ice machine off, check for voltage at the Water Inlet Valve.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Assuming the Water Level Probe is clean: Step 1 - Turn the machine to OFF by pushing the power button and insure water turns off. Step 2 - If water continues to flow in with the ice machine off, check for voltage at the Water Inlet Valve.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Step 4 – Navigate to Service/Diagnostics/Inputs/ Wtr Low and Wtr High are displayed. • If “Not” is displayed on both Wtr Low and Wtr High and the water level probes are touching water in the water trough – then the water level probe is not conducting properly or the control board is not receiving the signal.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Step 5 – Unplug the probe from the board and pull the water level probe out of its mount. Ohm out from the connector to the three probes. • Red wire to short probe = 0 ohms. •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Voltage Is Not Present at Water Inlet Valve and Water Is Not Contacting the Water Level Probe Step 1 – Verify water is supplied to the ice machine. Step 2 – Navigate to Service/Diagnostics/Input /Wtr Low and Wtr High are displayed.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Step 4 – Unplug the probe from the board and pull the water level probe out of its mount. Ohm out from the connector to the three probes. • Red wire to short probe = 0 ohms. •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics Wait until the pre-chill cycle begins, then jumper water level probe connection #2 and #3 at the control board. Display reads Wtr High: Sensing (Water level light energizes) and water flow stops.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Water Level Probe Diagnostics • Intermittent Water faults • Connector on wiring harness that goes to the board has loose female terminals. In this particular case, the female connector was loose and would not make connection with the male connector from the water level probe.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips 000016053 Replacement Water Level Probe for all Indigo and Indigo NXT: # Water Level Probe replacement assembly includes: • WLP (000015996) • WLP wiring harness (000015998) *To Help improve reliability with Water Level Probe connectors, we have upgraded the wiring harness and plug.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips 000016053 Replacement Water Level Probe for all Indigo and Indigo NXT: # Water Level Probe replacement assembly includes: • WLP (000015996) • WLP wiring harness (000015998) NOTE: Water Level Probe and wiring harness is in current production and all replacement probes include a wiring harness for backwards compatibility.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips 000016053 Replacement Water Level Probe for all Indigo and Indigo NXT: # Water Level Probe replacement assembly includes: • WLP (000015996) • WLP wiring harness (000015998) NOTE: Water Level Probe and wiring harness is in current production and all replacement probes include a wiring harness for backwards compatibility.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Control Board Procedure Step by Step Instructions, come with replacement control board: • Manual • USB Transfer Replacement control boards that have not been assigned a model or serial number will default to the following screen when powered up: THE SYSTEM WAS UNABLE TO DETECT A MODEL NUMBER THE FOLLOWING SCREENS WILL PROMPT...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Control Board Procedure Manual Procedure 1. Menu/Service/Replacement Control Board/Manual 2. “Input Model”, add characters until the model number is complete. 3. Press the right arrow After the Model Number is entered 4. “Input Serial#”, add characters until the serial number is complete.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Control Board Procedure USB Transfer: 1. Prior to removing the faulty control board, Export Data to Flash Drive. Install Flash Drive into Control Board USB Navigate to Menu/Service/USB/Export to USB Export four Files −...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Replacement Control Board Procedure USB Transfer: 1. Prior to removing the faulty control board, Export Data to Flash Drive. Install Flash Drive into Control Board USB Navigate to Menu/Service/USB/Export to USB Export four Files −...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT https://www.manitowocice.com/Service/Indig o-Firmware-Updates#Firmware-Instructions • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic Firmware Upgrade Video • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis •...
Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Firmware Update Procedure Install Firmware into Indigo NXT Control Board: 1. Navigate to (Menu/Service/USB/Upgrade Firmware). 2. Insert Flash Drive with Firmware. 3. Press “UPGRADE FIRMWARE”. • Wait for Completion! This may take up Please do not remove the USB flash Please do not remove the USB flash Please do not remove the USB flash Please do not remove the USB flash...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT: Before Calling for Technical Support By verifying these steps and having this information available, technical support can help with a faster and more accurate diagnosis. • Verify the ice machine is installed correctly. •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT: Before Calling for Technical Support By verifying these steps and having this information available, technical support can help with a faster and more accurate diagnosis. • Check for the water curtain/damper, closed and magnets still attached. •...
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT: Before Calling for Technical Support By verifying these steps and having this information available, technical support can help with a faster and more accurate diagnosis. o Freeze Cycle Long: Check the condenser and verify the condenser is clean and air temperature entering the condenser.
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Indigo NXT Ice Machine Troubleshooting Tips Indigo NXT: Before Calling for Technical Support NOTE: If you suspect a refrigeration problem and need technical support, please have the following information available. Thermistor Temperatures are to be used as a reference. Sometimes a more accurate surface mount thermometer is needed for an accurate diagnosis.
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Review • Service Menu Navigation o Alert Log o Real Time Data o Inputs o Energize all relays • Control Board Diagnostic • Ice Thickness Probe Diagnostic • Water Level Probe Diagnosis • Replacement Control Board Procedure • Firmware Update procedure •...