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Manual Number: MCCLDB01
Edition (ECN): 2021463
Controller Reference
MilTouch-EX™
Washer-extractor with
Integrated Door Chute
PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
Post Office Box 400, Kenner, Louisiana 70063–0400, U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Manual Number: MCCLDB01 Edition (ECN): 2021463 Controller Reference MilTouch-EX™ Washer-extractor with Integrated Door Chute PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION Post Office Box 400, Kenner, Louisiana 70063–0400, U.S.A.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Preface ............................6 1.1 About MilTouch™ Machines, the MilTouch™ Controller, and This Manual ....6 1.1.1 When the Machine is Idle (The Home Display)............7 1.1.2 About Automatic Mode...................8 1.1.3 When a Formula is in Progress (The Run Display)..........9 1.1.4 The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy ............9 2 Configuration..........................12...
  • Page 4 4.2.5.1 How to Generate a Production Report............46 4.2.5.2 How to Export Production Reports as Text Files ........48 4.3 Errors ..........................49 4.3.1 Error Messages for MilTouch-EX™ Controller with Automated Loading and Discharge ......................49 • Formula Errors ....................49 • Loading and Discharging Errors .................53 4.3.2 Error Correction.....................54...
  • Page 5 5.1.5 Data Directory Structure and Files ................95 5.2 Data Transfer with the MilTouch™ Controller ...............96 5.2.1 How to Mount a USB Flash Drive to the MilTouch™ Controller ......97 5.2.2 How to Export Files from the MilTouch™ Controller..........98 5.2.3 How to Import Files to the MilTouch™ Controller ..........99 5.3 Data Transfer with the MilTouch™...
  • Page 6 Figure 37 The Outputs Display ....................68 Figure 38 The Analog-Digital Values Display................70 Figure 39 I/O Boards on a MilTouch-EX™ Machine...............71 Figure 40 Input/Output Status Lights on the I/O Board and Corresponding Indica- tors on the Diagnostics Display ................72 Figure 41 Serial Link Light.......................73...
  • Page 7 Contents Tables Table 1 Examples of Specialist Activity .................7 Table 2 The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy ............10 Table 3 Inputs on 8-output 16-input Board #1 ..............74 Table 4 Inputs on 8-output 16-input Board #2 ..............76 Table 5 Inputs on 8-output 16-input Board #3 (WTB+ only) ..........76 Table 6 Inputs on 8-output 16-input Board #4 (WTB+ only) ..........79...

  • Page 8: Preface

    For the MilTouch-EX™ controller without automated loading and discharge, see MCCLWB01. In this manual: • You will see the term MilTouch™ used to describe features that apply to all three controller variations. • You will see the term MilTouch-EX™ used to describe features that apply only to the Mil- Touch-EX™...

  • Page 9: When The Machine Is Idle (The Home Display)

    The display pictured in the following figure, subsequently referred to as the Home display, is the top-most display in the hierarchy of MilTouch™ displays and is used to access all the other dis- plays. It appears when no other display has been accessed, when you touch...

  • Page 10: About Automatic Mode

    Figure 1. The Home Display Legend A/M. Select automatic or manual mode Access the Configuration display Access the Diagnostics displays Display the Pellerin Milnor Corpo- ration contact information Access the Data Transfer display The wash formula names The wash formula numbers...

  • Page 11: When A Formula Is In Progress (The Run Display)

    See the operator guide for more information on how to interpret the Run display. 1.1.4 The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy BNCLDO02.C02 0000243652 E.2 B.4 11/9/20 4:56 PM Released Table 2: The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy, page 10 Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 12: Table 2 The Miltouch-Ex™ Wtb Display Hierarchy

    Many other windows and dialog boxes, not shown here, will appear only until you make a se- lection or complete an entry. Example: the User Password Window. Table 2. The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy Display Name and Button Figure 1: The Home Display, page (Home) Section 1.1.3 : When a Formula is...
  • Page 13 Preface Table 2 The MilTouch-EX™ WTB Display Hierarchy (cont'd.) Display Name and Button Section 2.1.4 : WTB (Automated Chute) Configuration, page 19 Configure WTB Section 3.2 : Post-wash Codes, page 37 Program Post Dry Section 4.2.1 : Date Selection, page 43 (Date Selection) Section 4.2.2 : Production History,...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Your machine was configured at the factory and the configuration values were recorded on the MilTouch™ Configuration form included with your machine. You will find a copy of this com- pleted form in the packet of documentation shipped in the machine cylinder. The values set at the factory and recorded on the MilTouch™...

  • Page 15: How To Make Configuration Changes

    A window with a text box and a keypad appears. – Touch the value in the text box. Use the backspace button to delete the current value. – Enter the new value on the keypad. – Touch to save the new value. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 16: Main Configuration Decisions

    13.0 centimeters, not 33.02 centimeters (the correct converted value). If you change the temperature unit, you must also manually change the water level 1, 2, and 3 values, as well as all user-defined levels, to reflect the unit change. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 17: Figure 5 Processor Board Revisions

    Figure 5. Processor Board Revisions Revision F Processor Board Revision G Processor Board NOTE: This configure decision allows the Milnor ® factory to support both new and old machines. Do not change this configure decision from the original factory setting unless instructed by the factory, if replacing the processor board.
  • Page 18 Tilt Type (Avoid modification) — Select whether this machine is a hydraulic-tilt, air-tilt, or non-tilting machine. RPM Control (Avoid modification) — This decision must remain at the factory setting, ex- cept in the case of a retrofit. If this is the case, a Milnor ® technician will advise you accordingly.
  • Page 19 Wet-Down (Avoid modification) — Enter the wet-down level (in inches or centimeters) for this machine. NOTE: The temperature unit decision determines the water unit. If the temperature unit is degrees Fahrenheit, the water unit is inches. If the temperature unit is degrees Celsius, the water unit is centimeters. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 20 Configuration Bath Level Offset (Avoid modification) — Enter the digital counts value required to cor- rectly display the bath level on the Run display. The correct value (as set at the Milnor ® factory) is extremely important to obtain the expected machine function.

  • Page 21: Wtb (Automated Chute) Configuration

    Staged Delay (Avoid modification) — Enter the duration in seconds of the first phase of a staged extract step. See Section 3.5 : The Sequence of Actions in a Staged Extract (MilTouch- EX™), page 41 for more information.

  • Page 22: Figure 6 Configure Wtb Display

    96 = 9.6 kb/s; slowest, but most reliable communication rate 97 = 19.2 kb/s; somewhat favors reliability over speed 98 = 38.4 kb/s; average speed and reliability (recommended starting value) 99 = 57.6 kb/s; somewhat favors speed over reliability Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 23 Configuration NOTE: If your machine or system performance is poor at all available baud rates, con- sult your dealer or a Milnor ® technician using the information in Section 6.4 : How to Contact Milnor ® , page 117. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 24 Configuration Dryell (Integrated Door Chute) — Select whether this machine is equipped with a Milnor ® Integrated Door Chute. Clockwise Discharge — Enter the duration (in 1/10 seconds) of clockwise rotation while dis- charging. Valid range is 01 to 99 (0.1 to 9.9 seconds). The cylinder rotates at jog speed, as defined Jog Speed (Avoid modification).

  • Page 25: System Settings

    Pc.. Enable a configuration word from the password password area (Figure 8, page 23) on Pf.. Enable a formulas password the System Settings Pm.. Enable a manual func- display. tions password Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 26: Figure 9 User Password Window

    Section 6.4 : How to Contact Milnor ® , page 117. Call or e-mail during normal business hours and provide the encrypted password below the Password Entry box (shown in the following figure). The Milnor ® staff can decode the password for you. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 27: Recalibrate The Touchscreen

    If the touchscreen becomes less responsive to touch, you can recalibrate it to improve touch input accuracy. NOTE: If you cannot access the recalibration screen because your touchscreen inputs are too inaccurate, visit the milnor.com Technical Knowledge Base under “Support and Safety” and search “force recalibration,” or contact Milnor ®...

  • Page 28: Enable An Ethernet Connection

    System Settings display. 2.2.4 Enable an Ethernet Connection BNCLJP03.C01 0000200611 E.2 F.2 8/20/20 4:43 PM Released If your MilTouch™ machine is part of a Mildata ® network, the MilTouch™ controller must have ®...

  • Page 29: Formula Maintenance

    Access the Steps in a Wash Formula display 3.1.1.1 To Add a New Wash Formula BNCLJO06.T06 0000194241 E.2 B.3 D.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Create a new, empty wash formula without any steps (you must add steps). Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 30: To Copy A Wash Formula

    Delete a wash formula from the controller’s memory. 1. Use on the Wash Formula Maintenance display if necessary to scroll be- tween pages and show the wash formula you want, or use to search for the wash for- mula by its formula number. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 31: To Change The Number Of A Wash Formula

    3. Touch the button that displays the number of steps (S) to the right of the wash formula name to view the display shown in the following figure. This display is subsequently referred to as the Steps in a Wash Formula display. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 32: To Add A Step

    Use the keypad to enter a new step name. c. Touch to save the new step name. 3.1.1.7 To Copy a Step BNCLJO06.T23 0000197447 E.2 B.3 D.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Make a copy of a step in a wash formula. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 33: To Delete A Step

    2. Touch the button that displays the step name (Sn). 3. Touch to delete the step. 4. A dialog box (not shown) appears, which prompts you to confirm your decision. On the dia- log box, touch to delete the step. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 34: To Modify A Step

    5. Save or abandon your changes: • To abandon the most recent changes and return to the Steps in a Wash Formula display, touch • To save the changes and return to the Steps in a Wash Formula display, touch Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 35: Miltouch-Ex™ Wash Formula Decisions

    Soak Wash a bath step in which the cylinder does not turn Staged Extract an extract step specifically applicable to goods such as cotton towels and rub- ber mats. SeeSection 3.5 : The Sequence of Actions in a Staged Extract (MilTouch-EX™), page 41 for more information.
  • Page 36 Early, After, Stops At the lowest safe bath level, use steam to achieve the bath temperature. Start the step timer when the desired level and temperature are achieved. If necessary, use steam to maintain the temperature. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 37: Figure 14 The Chemical Display

    The drain valve opens after a distribution delay. 2-Way Wash The cylinder rotates in both directions at wash speed while draining. The drain valve opens when the step timer expires. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 38 Rotating + Signal The operator signal sounds, and the cylinder rotates clockwise at wash speed. The operator signal stops sounding after 2 minutes. Tumble + Signal The operator signal sounds, and the cylinder reverses at wash speed. The op- erator signal stops sounding after 2 minutes. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 39: Post-Wash Codes

    Figure 15. Program Post-Post Dry Display Legend Window A... The formula associated with the post-wash code B... Enter dry code C... Enter the destination code D... Add a new post-wash code E... Delete the selected post- wash code Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 40: How To Add A New Post-Wash Code

    To use cooldown, your machine must be equipped with and configured for: • A separate cooldown water valve. • A temperature probe/sensor (Temp Probe = YES). • Cooldown enabled (Cooldown Error = 05 Minutes, 10 Minutes, or 20 Minutes). Section 2.1 : Machine Configuration, page Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 41: Program A Cooldown

    3. When the high water level is achieved, the cooldown valve closes. The icon extinguishes in the Machine Status area. 4. The drain valve opens. • The water drains to the sewer and the icon illuminates in the Machine Status area. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 42: How To Modulate Water Valves To Regulate Incoming Water Temperature

    If the desired temperature is colder than the normal split temperature, program the hot water valve to open only to raise the fill temperature (HOT Water = Raise Fill Temp) and the cold water valve to remain open constantly (COLD Water = ON). Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 43: The Sequence Of Actions In A Staged Extract (Miltouch-Ex™)

    5. The controller monitors the vibration switch or the excursion switch and performs a recycle if the vibration switch or the excursion switch trips. See Section 6.1 : Out-of-balance Detection and Balancing for Washer-extractors, page 109 for more information. 6. The step ends when the step timer reaches 0. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    NOTE: If the machine is connected to a Mildata ® network, the Mildata ® product auto- matically accumulates production and error data, which can be viewed on the Mildata ® computer. The product also provides sophisticated tools to analyze this data. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 45: Date Selection

    View error history Ex. . . Exit (return to the Home display) M... Change the log month P... View production history R... Generate production reports Sc. . . Scroll between data history pages Y... Change the log year Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 46: Production History

    BNCLJO06.C19 0000187143 E.2 F.3 E.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Touch to view the machine’s configuration and programming history for the date you se- lected. The configuration and programming history records what changes you make to the config- uration settings and wash formulas. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 47: Error History

    Error History BNCLJO06.C20 0000187141 E.2 F.3 E.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Figure 19. Errors History Touch to view the machine’s error history for the date you selected. The error history records the error conditions that the machine encounters. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 48: Production Reports

    The total number of fault codes encountered 4.2.5.1 How to Generate a Production Report BNCLJT02.T01 0000318472 E.2 F.3 B.6 2/24/21 11:25 AM Released To generate a production report: 1. Touch . The Production Reports display, shown in the following figure, appears. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 49 Select “Year” to view the production report for the year of the date you selected (Ex. 2020). A production report, such as the one in the following figure, appears on the Production Reports display. Use the scroll bar on the right to scroll up and down and view the whole report. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 50: How To Export Production Reports As Text Files

    BNCLJT02.T02 0000318469 E.2 F.3 B.4 2/24/21 11:25 AM Released To export a production report as a text (.txt) file: 1. Mount a flash drive to the MilTouch™ controller as described in Section 5.2.1 : How to Mount a USB Flash Drive to the MilTouch™ Controller, page 2.

  • Page 51: Errors

    See the next section for a list of all the error codes and the possi- ble causes/solutions. 4.3.1 Error Messages for MilTouch-EX™ Controller with Automated Loading and Discharge BNCLUT05.R01 0000188642 E.2 C.2 C.11 8/25/20 10:46 AM Released The following are error messages the controller can issue, possible causes, and solutions. Opera- tion stops and cannot be resumed until the cause of the error is corrected.
  • Page 52 Check Temperature Probe — The temperature probe detected a temperature below 32° F (0° C) or above 230°F (110°C). The controller turns off all outputs, cancels the wash formula, and re- turns to the Home display. The Probe is Disconnected: Electrical troubleshooting is required. Check for an open circuit. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 53 The inverter manual was shipped in an electric box on your machine or with the packet of documentation inside the machine cylinder. External Fault Error — This message is triggered by a device external to the MilTouch™ ma- chine. This error usually originates with the chemical supply system.
  • Page 54 The 8-second timer resets after you correct the error. Injecting less than 5 PSI (34.5 kPa): The machine is injecting less than 5 PSI (34.5 kPa) behind the excluder seal to protect the bearings. Do a check of the air supply and the sensor circuit. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 55: Loading And Discharging Errors

    Discharge Aborted — This error occurs when the discharge device or another external device sends a signal to the MilTouch™ machine to abort the discharging process. Invalid Formula — The operator programmed the MilTouch™ machine to use a wash formula ®...

  • Page 56: Error Correction

    The Error Causes/Solutions display gives a list of possible causes for the error. Touch one of the error causes in the list for an explanation of how to correct it. Some errors do not have additional details on how to solve them. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 57 3. In the error code dialog box, touch to silence the operator signal, close the error code di- alog box, and resume the wash formula at the current step. Some error code dialog boxes close automatically when you resolve the error. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 58: Manual Mode

    Figure 1: The Home Display, page 8 • From the Automatic Loading/Discharging State windows (see Figure 2: Example Loading State, page 9 ), touch • From the error code dialog box (if your machine has encountered an error), touch Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 59: Manual Functions

    3. Press or hold the Hydraulic Pump Enabled button, as indicated for each function. The se- lected function occurs (Ex. The bifold door opens). NOTE: The MilTouch™ controller prevents the activation of a manual control when its activation would be inappropriate.
  • Page 60 The machine must be in the discharge position: rear up, bifold door closed, chute up and locked. Push the Hydraulic Pump Enabled button to start/stop the sequence. Starts the discharging recovery sequence, described in Section 4.5.2 : The Discharging Recovery Sequence, page Stops the discharging recovery sequence. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 61: Fault Recovery

    Cylinder rotation stops after the time entered in the End Time configuration decision expires. c. The sewer remains closed. 7. Use the Bifold Door function (F1) to close the bifold door. 8. Continue to Section 4.5.3 , page Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 62: The Discharging Recovery Sequence

    The machine moves to the default position. 2. The Recovery display (shown in the following figure) appears. The controller prompts, "Is there a load in the machine?" Touch the yes/no button (item A in the following figure) so that it displays YES. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 63: Batch Data

    Recovery display. ® The machine also reports production data to the Mildata computer as well as error info. Formula identifies the wash formula used in the tunnel. Goods Code can be used instead. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 64: Formula Intervention

    Operators might also use formula intervention if it is necessary to make a temporary, or one-time change to a wash formula. For example, the operator may want to stop the timer to slowly add a chemical through the soap chute. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 65: Modify Step Timer

    NOTICE: The MilTouch™ controller prevents the activation of certain controls when their activation would be inappropriate. For example, the controls for the water valves are not available when the bath water is at its maximum level.

  • Page 66: Modify Water Valves

    Open the drain valve to the sewer. If the drain valve to the sewer is open, touch to close it. Open a secondary drain valve to a reuse tank. If the secondary drain valve is open, touch to close it. Close the window. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 67: Modify Steam And Cooldown

    — Touch the box identified by item Tw on Figure 28, page Figure 34. Pop-up Controls for Water Temperature Increase the desired bath temperature by 1 degree (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Decrease the desired bath water temperature by 1 degree (Celsius or Fahrenheit). Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 68: Modify Water Level

    The Diagnostics Display and Available Views BNCLDT01.C01 0000243049 E.2 B.3 A.5 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released The Diagnostics display allows technicians to monitor inputs and outputs from the MilTouch™ controller. You can select any of three views on the Diagnostics display: •...

  • Page 69: Digital Inputs

    If you previously selected a different view, touch Inputs to view the digital inputs (Figure 36, page 67) in real time. For example, you can use this display to verify that the door is locked or that the vibration switch has not tripped. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 70: Digital Outputs

    When a formula is in progress, view the status of outputs in real time. • When the machine is idle, manually actuate outputs to test them. Touch Outputs to view the digital outputs on the Diagnostics display (Figure 37, page 68). Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 71: Digital Outputs- Machine Idle

    Analog Channels (A/D inputs and D/A outputs) BNCLDT01.C05 0000249607 E.2 B.3 A.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Touch to view analog inputs and outputs (shown in the following figure) to monitor the bath temperature and level, the board voltage, and other conditions. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 72: The Miltouch-Ex™ Wtb Input/Output Boards

    The input/output boards are typically located in the machine’s low-voltage control cabinet. Every MilTouch-EX™ WTB machine can have a maximum of four 8-output 16-input boards and four 24-output boards. The machine will have whatever combination of boards is needed to handle all digital outputs and inputs.

  • Page 73: Status Lights On Boards

    The machine pictured in the following figure uses three 8-output 16-input boards and two 24-output boards. Figure 39. I/O Boards on a MilTouch-EX™ Machine When an input is actuated, the LED for that input illuminates green. When an output is actuated, the LED for that output illuminates red.

  • Page 74: How To Determine The Position Of An Output Or Input

    Contact Milnor ® Customer Service/Technical Support using the contact in- ® formation in Section 6.4 : How to Contact Milnor , page 117. 4.8.2 How to Determine the Position of an Output or Input BNCLDT01.C08 0000249776 E.2 A.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released You cannot determine the position of an output or input on an I/O board from its position on the Diagnostics display, or the reverse.

  • Page 75: About The Yellow Light And Serial Communication

    Replace the board. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 76: List Of Inputs And Outputs

    “Do Not Allow Chemicals.” If cals (ChemSaver); Tim- all chemicals have been deliv- 1MTA4-7 er Stop ered or no chemicals are pro- grammed, this input is “Timer Stop.” Note: Once a chemical signal starts it will not stop. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 77: Table 3 Inputs On 8-Output 16-Input Board #1

    1MTA4-17 Coarse Balance out of balance after low extract, which causes a recycle. This circuit closes when all 3- wire safeties are satisfied and 1MTA4-18 Three Wire the circuit is engaged. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 78: Table 4 Inputs On 8-Output 16-Input Board #2

    The chute must be fully raised for discharging. 3MTA4-2 OoBD Enabled This normally-closed circuit must be grounded to allow Out- of-balance Detection (see Sec- tion 6.1 : Out-of-balance Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 79 3MTA4-11 Chute Down Right Lock This circuit closes when the lower-right chute lock actuates (one of two inputs actuated when the chute is in the down and locked position). The chute must be fully down for loading. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 80 3MTA4-18 Hydraulic Enable This circuit closes when you press the Hydraulic Pump En- abled button on the control pan- el (see Figure 26: Manual Override Display, page 57 which allows the operator to perform manual functions. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 81: Outputs

    Actuate to inject chemical 1, 1MTA5-4 & 5-14 Chemical 1 usually alkali or detergent Actuate to inject chemical 3, usually bleach for 36-inch or 1MTA5-3 & 5-13 Chemical 3 larger models; sour for other models. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 82: Table 7 Outputs On 8-Output 16-Input Boards #1 And #2

    On 72046M5K models, this output enables the balancing system. On non-72046M5K Speed Limited; 2MTA5-2 & 5-12 MilTouch-EX™ models with Balance OoB detection, this output lim- its the extract speed based on the amount of imbalance. Simulates a start button to en- 2MTA5-1 &...
  • Page 83 Actuate to drain bath 1MTA14-10 & 14-15 Machine to Tank water from the machine to the overhead tank. Actuate to secure hydro cushion machines in the 1MTA14-10 & 14-6 Push-down wash/drain position. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 84: Table 9 Outputs On 24-Output Board #2

    Chemical 15 Actuate to inject chemical 15. 2MTA13-5 & 13-15 Actuate to inject chemical 11. 2MTA13-6 & 13-16 Chemical 11 Used to interface with chemi- cal dispenser systems to con- 2MTA13-7 & 13-17 ChemSave trol which machines get chemicals delivered. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 85 Door Unlock safety. On non-72046M5K Pulse; Alt De- 2MTA13-8 & 13-18 MilTouch-EX™ models with a cel Safety pulsing door interlock, this out- put unlocks the door. Chemical 10 Actuate to inject chemical 10. 2MTA13-9 & 13-19 Door Lock 2MTA13-10 &...

  • Page 86: Table 10 Outputs On 8-Output 16-Input Boards #3 And #4 (For Wtb+ Only)

    Door Closes the bifold door if all Close Bifold 3MTA5-1 & 5-11 safety conditions are met. Door 8/16 Board 4 Dry codes passed to an adja- Dry Code Bit 4MTA5-10 & 5-19 cent allied (non-Miltrac™) Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 87: Table 11 Outputs On 24-Output Board #4 (Wtb+ Only)

    Raises the machine rear if all safety conditions are met. 4MTA13-7 & 13-17 Tilt Lowers the machine rear if all Down safety conditions are met. 4MTA13-8 & 13-18 Speed Limited; On 72046M5K models, this Balance output enables the balancing system. On non-72046M5K Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 88 Output # Output # Connections on Description Function (Board) (Display) Board MilTouch-EX™ models with OoB detection, this output lim- its the extract speed based on the amount of imbalance. 4MTA13-9 & 13-19 Washer This output signals allied (non- Clear Miltrac™) loading and dis-...

  • Page 89: External Use Input And Output Specifications

    Two inputs are available for the customer’s use. These are: • Timer Stop (timer halt), which suspends the formula timer when the input is actuated. • External Fault, which causes the controller to issue the External fault error when the input is actuated. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 90 220 VAC – 240 VAC to digital outputs. The customer is advised to use these output signals to operate a re- Legend lay and connect the load to potential-free A... Butt connectors (dry) relay contacts. B... DC ground terminal for inputs Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 91: Troubleshooting Examples

    Recycle CCW, etc.) persist on the Run display until the controller displays the error “Too Many Recycles.” 1. You look for mechanical causes and find none. Examples of mechanical causes: the machine was under-loaded and the goods cannot distribute evenly around the cylinder, anchor bolts Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 92: Example: Desired Temperature Is Not Achieved

    , page 117 for further assistance. • If the status light is illuminated, the light does not agree with the information on the dis- play. This should never occur. Consult Milnor ® Customer Service/Technical Support us- ing the contact information in Section 6.4 : How to Contact Milnor...
  • Page 93 • If the status light is illuminated, the light does not agree with the information on the dis- ® play. This should never occur. Consult Milnor Customer Service/Technical Support us- ing the contact information in Section 6.4 : How to Contact Milnor ®...

  • Page 94: Data Transfer

    All wash formulas and configuration settings can be exported to external storage devices. It is al- so possible to import wash formulas and configuration settings from an external storage device to a MilTouch™ machine. We refer to this flow of data as “data transfer.” Data transfer has three purposes: •...

  • Page 95: Formula Sharing

    After you have developed a wash formula or set of wash formulas, you can transfer the formulas (a single set) to one or multiple other MilTouch™ machines with a USB flash drive. Hence you can share formulas among a group of MilTouch™ machines without repeating the development process on each machine.

  • Page 96: Formula Creation And Data Transfer With Formula Groups

    Formula Creation and Data Transfer with Formula Groups BNCLJB02.C08 0000328179 E.2 F.4 A.3 12/11/20 3:10 PM Released The MilTouch™ PC programmer application can store up to 5 different sets of formulas, called formula groups (numbered 0-4). The formula groups feature allows users to program or import more than one set of formulas without overwriting the existing data in the application’s internal...

  • Page 97: The Usb Flash Drive Formatting Requirement

    Dedicate a USB flash drive to a specific machine or group of � machines. Before you attach a USB flash drive to your MilTouch™ controller for the first time, format the drive to make it compatible with the MilTouch™ controller software. To format your USB flash drive, use the procedure in Section 6.3.1 : Format your USB Flash Drive, page...

  • Page 98: Data Transfer With The Miltouch™ Controller

    Data Transfer with the MilTouch™ PC Programmer Application, page 101. From the Data Transfer display, you can export wash formula sets from the MilTouch™ ma- chine controller to a USB flash drive for sharing. You can also export wash formula sets and con- figuration files to a USB device or SD card to keep as backup data.

  • Page 99: How To Mount A Usb Flash Drive To The Miltouch™ Controller

    Transfer configuration files Transfer wash formulas 5.2.1 How to Mount a USB Flash Drive to the MilTouch™ Controller BNCLJO06.T11 0000194236 E.2 E.3 10/6/20 8:56 AM Released Follow these instructions to mount a USB flash drive to the machine, and troubleshoot the con- troller if it does not recognize a connected USB device after a few seconds.

  • Page 100: How To Export Files From The Miltouch™ Controller

    (USB flash drive or SD card): 1. Touch on the Home display to access the Data Transfer display. 2. If you are exporting files to a USB flash drive, mount the flash drive to the MilTouch™ con- troller as described in Section 5.2.1 , page 97.

  • Page 101: How To Import Files To The Miltouch™ Controller

    1. Touch on the Home display to access the Data Transfer display. 2. If you are importing files from a USB flash drive, mount the flash drive to the MilTouch™ controller as described in Section 5.2.1 , page 97.
  • Page 102 8. Touch to import the file. The file appears in the Internal Data Area. 9. A dialog box (not shown) appears, which indicates the file was imported. Touch to dis- miss the dialog box. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 103: Data Transfer With The Miltouch™ Pc Programmer Application

    Section 5.2 : Data Transfer with the MilTouch™ Controller, page From the Data Transfer display, you can export wash formulas prepared with the MilTouch™ PC programmer application to a USB flash drive for sharing. You can also export wash formula sets and configuration files to a USB device or the hard drive of the computer running the pro- grammer application to keep as backup data.

  • Page 104: How To Export Files From The Pc Programmer Application

    2. If you are exporting files to a USB flash drive, insert the blank flash drive into the personal computer running the MilTouch™ programmer application. If there is already a flash drive at- tached to the computer, remove and re-insert it.
  • Page 105 6. A dialog box (not shown) appears, which indicates the file was renamed. Touch to dis- miss the dialog box. 7. Touch . The file browser window shown in the following figure appears. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 106: How To Import Files To The Pc Programmer Application

    How to Import Files to the PC Programmer Application BNCLJO06.T18 0000194434 E.2 F.2 G.3 12/11/20 4:03 PM Released To import wash formulas and configuration files to the MilTouch™ PC programmer application from a USB flash drive or from the hard drive of the computer running the programmer application: 1.
  • Page 107 2. If you are importing files from a USB flash drive, insert the blank flash drive into the personal computer running the MilTouch™ programmer application. If there is already a flash drive at- tached to the computer, remove and re-insert it.
  • Page 108 The file appears in the Internal Data Area. 9. A dialog box (not shown) appears, which indicates the file was imported. Touch to dis- miss the dialog box. 10. If you imported files from a USB flash drive, remove the flash drive. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 109: How To Export Formula And Configuration Data As Text Files

    (.txt) file to an external storage location. This feature can be used to print formula and config- uration data, or save formula and configuration data in a format your computer can read. This fea- ture is only available on the MilTouch™ PC programmer application. 1. Touch...
  • Page 110 5. On the Data Transfer display, touch . One of the dialog boxes shown in the following figure appears. Touch to export the data as a text file. Figure 54. Confirmation Dialog Boxes Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 111: Supplemental Information

    This document describes how the out-of-balance (OoB) detection and machine balancing features work on MilTouch™ washer-extractors to mitigate vibration before and during extract steps in a wash formula. The OoB detection feature is provided only on certain machine models, as listed.

  • Page 112: If The Extract Step Is A Final Extract

    If the excursion switch does not trip while the cylinder accelerates to the programmed speed, the machine completes the extract step at the programmed speed. 6.1.1.2 MilTouch-EX™ and MilTouch-EX™ WTB Models with Balancing BNCLUF01.C08 0000185932 E.2 G.5 4/14/21 4:06 PM Released Applicable Models 72046M5K, 72046M5K WTB...

  • Page 113: If The Extract Step Is An Intermediate Extract

    If the new imbalance is less than the lowest threshold value, the machine completes the extract step at the programmed speed. • If the new amount of imbalance can be offset, the balancing system balances the load and the machine completes the extract step at the programmed speed. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 114: If The Excursion Switch Does Not Trip

    MilTouch™ machines in their territory. This document is for the technician who will install the update. In this procedure, the technician will save an update file to a computer, copy it to a USB flash drive, and apply the update to the machine controller.

  • Page 115: Format Your Usb Flash Drive

    Format your USB Flash Drive BNCLJR01.T03 0000209810 E.2 D.3 E.3 1/2/20 1:22 PM Released Format your USB flash drive to make it compatible with the MilTouch™ controller software. To complete this procedure, you must have a Windows™ computer with an available USB port and a blank USB flash drive with a capacity of at least 1 gigabyte (GB).
  • Page 116 Supplemental Information Figure 56. Typical File Explorer Context Menu 5. The Format Removable Disk window appears (shown in the figure below). In the Format Removable Disk window: Figure 57. Format Removable Disk Main Window Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 117: Save And Copy The Update File To The Usb Flash Drive

    6. Right click in the blank USB flash drive window to open the context menu. 7. In the context menu that appears, click on Paste (indicated by the arrow in the following fig- ure). The update file will appear in the USB flash drive window. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...
  • Page 118 (shown in the following figure) to command the computer to release the USB flash drive. Figure 60. Safely Remove Hardware Icon 10. Your computer notifies you when you can safely remove the USB flash drive. Remove the USB flash drive from the Windows computer. Pellerin Milnor Corporation...

  • Page 119: Apply The Update File To The Machine Controller

    Home display to open the Data Transfer display. 2. Mount the flash drive that contains the update to the MilTouch™ controller as described in Section 5.2.1 : How to Mount a USB Flash Drive to the MilTouch™ Controller, page 3.
  • Page 120 Supplemental Information Table 14 Pellerin Milnor ® Corporation Contact Information (cont'd.) Purpose Department Telephone E-mail/Web site Learn about, request, Training 504–712–7716 504–469–9777 training@milnor.com or enroll in Milnor ® service seminars Warranty Determine warranty 504–712–7735 504–469–9777 service@milnor.com Administration eligibility or claim...

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