Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................3 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION............................6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW...............................7 SYSTEM / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS .........................8 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION............................9 WINDOWS 3.1 .................................9 WINDOWS 95 ..................................9 ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 S ....................9 NINSTALLING OFTWARE ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 DISPENSER INSTALLATION..................10 MOUNTING AND WIRING THE DISPENSER......................10 ERASING USER INTERFACE MEMORY .........................11 ENTERING DISPENSER ID AND SETUP ROUTINES ....................12 HOOKING UP PRODUCT............................13...
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PRINTING REPORTS..............................37 HOW TO PRINT A NEW REPORT..........................37 HOW TO CREATE A NEW REPORT FILE........................37 HOW TO PRINT A REPORT FILE ..........................38 HOW TO VIEW A REPORT FILE..........................38 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..............................39 REPAIR PARTS ................................40 ECOSTAR 1500 MAIN DISPENSER / USER INTERFACE ..................40 ECOJET MAIN DISPENSER / USER INTERFACE....................41 ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 NETWORK / PC SOFTWARE ..................42 MISCELLANEOUS PARTS ............................43...
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COST CHART.................................74 PRODUCTION WEIGHT CHART ..........................75 PRODUCTION WEIGHT..............................76 EXCEPTIONS.................................76 PRODUCT COST CHART............................77 APPENDIX B ..................................78 CUSTOMER GRAPHICS..............................78 APPENDIX C - SETTING UP ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 FOR REMOTE MODEM OPERATION.....79...
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 uses microcomputer electronics to automatically dispense up to eight laundry products into one of 20 unique wash formulas. A personal computer is needed to program product amounts, delay times & productivity data for reporting. This information is then uploaded to the USER INTERFACE with a PC MODULE via the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 MultiLink NETWORK.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW A. SIGNAL INTERFACE BOX The signal interface box connects washer supply signals from 24 VAC to 240 VAC. This box mounts in the washer and converts all washer supply signals to low voltage data that is transmitted to the User Interface B.
SYSTEM / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: (Utilities are a customer responsibility - cover thoroughly) 1. 120 VAC @ 20 Amps - Standard wall outlet. Four EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 units can operate from one 20-amp circuit 2. 3/4” Hot & Cold water lines (3/4” pipe with 3/4” FPT ball valve) þ...
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Verify all software and hardware requirements are satisfied. Before installing software, turn off all software running in the background. To install: WINDOWS 3.1 1. Turn on computer and monitor. 2. Start Windows 3. TURN ALL OTHER WINDOWS APPLICATIONS AND NETWORK CONNECTIONS OFF. This includes Microsoft Office toolbar, Word, Excel, e-mail remote, antivirus, etc.
ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 DISPENSER INSTALLATION MOUNTING AND WIRING THE DISPENSER 1. Locate a suitable location for dispensers. Mount Z-Bracket using appropriate mounting hardware. Dispenser weighs 80 pounds, make sure it is mounted securely. 2. Mount tempering valve and RPZ. Connect hot and cold water supply to tempering valve. Connect output of tempering valve to RPZ.
ERASING USER INTERFACE MEMORY IMPORTANT: Dispenser memory must be cleared when programming a new dispenser or after upgrading User Interface software. IF USER INTERFACE IS NOT CLEARED, DISPENSER MAY OPPERATE IRRADICALLY and REPORTS MAY BE To enter the user interface press the ENTER key. ENTER ACCESS CODE XXX THEN PRESS ENTER ENTER...
ENTERING DISPENSER ID AND SETUP ROUTINES Arrow down to #2 DISPENSER SETUP ROUTINE. Press ENTER PROMPT PRESS CHANGE DISPENSER ID# ? PRESS YES OR NO NEW DISPENSER ID# XX THEN PRESS ENTER ENTER ARROW DOWN CHANGE MAIN ACCESS CODE ? PRESS YES OR NO SET TIME AND DATE? PRESS YES OR NO...
1. Locate product drums no more than ten feet from dispenser. 2. Remove ECOLAB splashguard and EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 middle plate on the dispenser. 3. Pumps one, two and four: connect 1/2” nylobraid to pump output and run nylobraid back to product pickup probes.
CALIBRATING THE ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 1. Starting with pump one, disconnect the output of the pump. Connect a 3/8” nylobraid hose with a check valve to the pump output. 2. Prime pump. 3. Place a graduated vessel under the pump output. Press the white manual pump button on the pump board for 30 seconds.
MULTILINK NETWORK MULTILINK CABLE PUMP BOARD – MULTILINK SECTION Shield (bare wire) BLK, SHIELD Terminal Black RED Terminal Cut plug from one end of the NETWORK CABLE and wire directly to the pump board. Run the “plug end” of the NETWORK CABLE to the host computer and connect to PC module/booster transformer as shown.
HOW TO PROGRAM AN ACCOUNT The following are the steps involved in programming a User Interface with the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 software. Read through these steps as you are programming your account. REMEMBER - EACH “HEX” FILE REPRESENTS A WASHER. To setup an accept follow these steps in order. Setting up a new account is entered in the following order: THE FOLLOWING SHOULD BE DONE IN ORDER ENTER WASH FORMULAS...
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ACCOUNT ENTER 000 THEN MANAGER CLICK ON ENTER 1 CREATING A NEW ACCOUNT From account manager tab under ACCOUNT LOCATION, click on NEW ACCOUNT. Enter a new account name in field. YOU MUST CREATE ACCOUNT LOCATION FOR EACH OF YOUR ACCOUNT LOCATION ACCOUNTS.
AFTER ACCOUNT LOCATION AND NETWORK DESCRIPTION ARE ENTERED, CLICK ON SAVE ENTER WASHER ACCOUNT. ID, WASHER DESCRIPTIONS 3 CREATING A WASHER FILE FIRST CLICK ON NEW TO BEGIN PROGRAMMING A NEW WASHER …TABS WILL FILE…. APPEAR. After the new account is entered and saved, click on the NEW button under the DISPENSER FILES field. This will open the WASHER SETUP, REPORT SETUP, FORMULA NAME, SYSTEM SETUP, and WASH FORMULA TABS.
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will also appear on the top center (Win 3.1) or top left (Win 95) of the computer screen. After you have saved the washer file, all the washer file “tabs” become available for data entry. If you have two washers that are the same, you can create the first washer file then “copy it” to another washer file.
4 WASHER SETUP Use mouse or TAB key to navigate in screen. When all information is entered and verified, CLICK on the DISK ICON to SAVE. 1. SYSTEM TYPE – Select ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 2. DELAY UNITS – If you are delaying the on time of the chemical pumps, choose the delay units. Choosing seconds will take care of most situations.
4. AUTO FORMULA SELECT - ENABLED: (microprocessor mode) Signal 1 is always the start signal in this dispenser. Click in box to have washer microprocessor select formulas. DISABLED: (chart mode) Formulas a manually selected at the User Interface. 5. 5-MINUTE LOCKOUT - Protects against noise on washer signals. ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 will not respond to a washer signal 5 minutes after receiving a signal.
6 FORMULA NAMES NAME – Enter formula name CYCLE TIME – Enter estimated runtime of formula LOAD WEIGHT – Enter formula load weight Click on FORMULA NAMES icon - enter all of account formula names, cycle time, and load weights. Use mouse or TAB key to navigate in screen.
1. “ 2. ‘ 3. : 4. \ 5. , 6. < 7. > 8 WASH FORMULAS PRODUCT NAMES AS ENTERED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP TAB FORMULA NAMES AS ENTERED IN FORMULA NAMES TAB Use mouse or TAB key to navigate in screen. When all information is entered and verified, CLICK on the DISK ICON to SAVE.
FORMULA START 1, 2 & 3 6,7,8 FORMULA 5 (second STOP occurrence) 9 SAVING A NEW WASHER FILE CLICK on the ACCT. MANAGER tab. Click on DISK ICON. CLICK on DISK ICON Enter FILENAME, CLICK on...
New file will appear in DISPENSER FILES BOX. 10 COPYING WASHER FILES Washer files can be copied either to the same account or a different account. One of the new features of the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 PC software is the ability to copy dispenser files and scale the product amounts during the copy.
3. Using the pull down selector, select the account to COPY TO. 4. Type in the name of new dispenser file that will be created. 5. Under copy options, select options that will apply. BE SURE TO ENTER THE CAPACITY OF THE NEW WASHER.
CLICK LOGON LOGON LOGON PUMP ICON THE DISPENSER IS ONLINE WHEN THE WASHER ID and NAME APPEAR HERE. 12 UPLOADING DISPENSER INFORMATION (HEX FILE) TO DISPENSER Verify that you are logged on to the proper dispenser. There are TWO methods of transferring a HEX FILE to a dispenser.
M E T H O D O N E M E T H O D O N E 1. CLICK ONCE ON FILE TO TRANSFER 2. CLICK ON SEND DISPENSER FILE METHOD TWO METHOD TWO 2. WHILE HOLDING DOWN LEFT MOUSE BUTTON, MOVE FILE...
3. Under REPORT TYPE, CLICK on SETUP. A black button will appear to the left of the SETUP to indicate it has been selected. 4. Under DESTINATION, CLICK on PC PRINTER. 5. INCLUDE PRODUCT COST, click on YES 6. MULTIPLE OCCURRENCE USED, click on YES. 7.
SIGNAL ONE START TIME PROGRAMMING EXAMPLE FORMULA 10 (SHEETS) WASHER FORMULA PROGRAMMED SIGNAL TIME START TIME 2 Seconds 4 Seconds 6 Seconds SIGNAL 1 20 seconds 8 Seconds START SIGNAL 10 Seconds 12 Seconds SIGNAL 2 (1st Occ) 10 seconds 14 Seconds ALK, DET 16 Seconds...
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the beginning of the final rinse and once again before the drain opens) If the formula calls for no chemicals in the final rinse, only one Signal #5 input is required to end the load. If the first rinse signals are “skipped” by the user advancing the chart, a hard start triggered by Signal #1 input in the following load will end the previous load and begin the new load.
WASH-AISLE OPERATIONS PROCEDURE FOR STARTING A FORMULA AUTO-SELECT MODE (MICRO MODE) 1. Select the correct classification on the WASHER CONTROLLER. 2. Start the washer. 3. Watch the screen on the USER INTERFACE to verify that the correct formula is selected. When a formula is selected, the screen will change to the FORMULA RUNNING SCREEN AND FORMULA NUMBER WILL APPEAR ON RED...
PROCEDURE FOR TERMINATING A FORMULA FROM USER INTERFACE: A FORMULA CANNOT BE TERMINATED FROM THE USER INTERFACE; IT MUST BE TERMINATED BY THE WASH FORMULA. TO TERMINATE: LET A FORMULA RUN UNTIL IT RECEIVES A STOP SIGNAL. PROCEDURE FOR RESTARTING IN MID-FORMULA FROM THE USER INTERFACE 1.
REAL-TIME VIEWING OF WASH-AISLE CLICK HERE ACTIVE TO LOG PUMP FORMULA NAME CUMULATIVE FORMULA RUN-TIME ALARM WASHER DISPLAY NUMBER VIEWER WASHER SCREEN ANIMATION From the VIEWER SCREEN, click on LOGON. Enter ANY dispenser number and password, default password is 000. Click on OK. 1.
PRINTING REPORTS HOW TO PRINT A NEW REPORT Before running reports, make sure that the printer is on and the paper is full. 11. From MAIN VIEWER screen, click on the ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 LOGO. 12. Enter the ACCESS CODE. Click on ENTER. 13.
HOW TO PRINT A REPORT FILE 1. From MAIN VIEWER screen, click on the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 LOGO. 2. Enter the ACCESS CODE. Click on ENTER. 3. Click on REPORTS. 4. To select file, SINGLE CLICK on report file you wish to print. Report files have a .RPT extension. Click on PRINT.
TROUBLE SHOOTING USER INTERFACE LOW LEVEL ALARM - During an out of product alarm, the dispenser with the low drum alarm wired to it will sound the alarm. The first line of the USER INTERFACE will display LOW LEVEL ALARM! The external alarm strobe will light and the buzzer will sound a continuous tone.
REPAIR PARTS ECOSTAR 1500 MAIN DISPENSER / USER INTERFACE EcoS tar 1500 washer signals SIGNAL #6 SIGNAL #5 SIGNAL #4 SIGNAL #3 SIGNAL #2 SIGNAL #1 Ec o Star E C O LAB signal indicators signal interface module ECOSTAR 1500 DISPENSER – 9259-2427 (6-40oz/min pumps/User Interface/Signal Interface Module) TOP ROW OF PUMPS...
Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ 9259-3318 MANIFOLD SHIELD W/ 9259-2492 STROBE ALARM (ORDER ECOLAB LOGO ONE PER ACCOUNT) ECOJET MAIN DISPENSER / USER INTERFACE EcoS tar 1500 washer signals SIGNAL #6 SIGNAL #5 SIGNAL #4 SIGNAL #3 SIGNAL #2 SIGNAL #1...
ECOLAB LOGO ONE PER ACCOUNT) ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 NETWORK / PC SOFTWARE NETWORK PC MODULE POWER EC O LAB NETWORK PARTS (Order as needed) MODEM ACCESSORIES PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 9259-3300 PC MODULE 9259-2740 PCM TO MODEM CABLE Ÿ...
APPENDIX A -- SOFTWARE SCREENS OVERVIEW This section describes the software screens and field entries. Use this section if you have questions during data entry or general operation. In most Windows based programs, there is usually more than one way to do something. For example, you can get to the WASHER SETUP SCREEN by either clicking on the washer setup tab or selecting WASHER from the VIEW MENU.
J. ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 SYSTEM OVERVIEW – Pictorial and explanations of ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 components. K. HELP – Opens on-line help. A complete listing of installation, programming and troubleshooting tips. L. ECOLAB LOCATIONS – Displays all ECOLAB/TEXTILE CARE locations worldwide M. SCREEN MAXIMIZE BUTTON N. SCREEN MINIMIZE BUTTON O.
EDIT MENU A. COPY – Copies the current selection to the WINDOWS clipboard. B. PASTE – Pastes the contents of the Windows clip board the current location. VIEW MENU A. WASHER – Selects Washer Setup Tab. B. REPORT – Selects Report Setup Tab C.
B. ABOUT ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 – Displays software version number. C. ECOLAB LOCATIONS – Displays ECOLAB / TEXTILE CARE worldwide locations with phone numbers. D. ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 SYSTEM OVERVIEW - Pictorial and explanations of EcoJet / EcoStar 1500...
ACCOUNT MANAGER A. LOGON BUTTON – Single click this button to logon to a dispenser B. DISPENSER ON-LINE – This field displays the washer that is currently on-line. C. PUMP ICON – Icon will rotate to indicate file or network activity. D.
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Account Manager – continued K. ACCOUNT PULL-DOWN – Indicates network location of each washer at account. L. WASHER NUMBER – Network location of washer. M. WASHER NAME – Name or type of washer. N. DISPENSER TYPE – Selects EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 system. O.
WASHER SETUP Use mouse or TAB key to navigate in screen. When all information is entered and verified, click on OK or hit the ENTER key. A. SYSTEM TYPE – The EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 Network software can program and communicate with the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 conventional washer dispenser.
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WASHER SETUP – CONTINUED AUTO FORMULA SELECT - ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 ENABLED: (microprocessor mode) Signal 1 is always the start signal in this dispenser. Click in box to have washer microprocessor select formulas. DISABLED: (chart mode) Formulas a manually selected at the User Interface.
REPORT SETUP 1. WATER FLOW RATES - Set rates according to water fill rates at washer water valves. (For future expansion, not active) 2. SHIFT START TIMES - Enter up to three shifts in military time. 3. WASH WHEEL - Enter wash wheel capacity. 4.
SYSTEM SETUP F. NAME - Enter pump product name up to 7 characters. Abbreviate if necessary. Example: TCHARGE, TDRIVE. G. FLOW RATE - Enter pump flow rate in 60 seconds. Flow rate is determined during calibration. ALWAYS CALIBRATE PUMPS! H. COST PER GALLON - Enter cost per gallon. Range is XXX. XX. Do not enter dollar sign. TUBES CHANGE - Enter last squeeze tube change.
WASH FORMULAS 1. LOAD START / FORMULA I.D. - This indicates that signal one is always formula I.D. 2. PUMP FIELD - This field displays the name of the product used on a particular pump. Pump products are selected under the PUMP NAME toolbar. No entry can be made on this screen. 3.
REPORT PARAMETERS SEND TO PC FILE ENTER FILENAME SENDING REPORT TO PRINTER SENDING REPORT TO FILE SEND TO PC PRINTER To print any reports, you must log on to the dispenser. After RPT file is downloaded, file can be printed or exported to Microsoft Excel (see exporting to Microsoft Excel section under software overview).
MERGE REPORTS WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 report files can be converted to Microsoft Excel files. Once converted, files can be opened with Excel and printed. With the advanced options and skill with Excel, customized reports can be developed. REPORT FILE (S) - Click on BROWSE button to select report files (.
CUSTOM SETUP VIEWER TAB This section is used to customize the look of the software after it is installed on the customers/ LES’s computer. ACCESS CODE – Changes the Access Code to move from the Viewer to the Account Manager. CUSTOMER NAME - The name in this field is displayed in the lower right-hand corner of the main viewer screen.
DAILY REPORT TAB 1. TOTAL COST – Check to include in Daily Report. 2. MACHINE ON TIME – Check to include in Daily Report. 3. COST / WEIGHT - Check to include in Daily Report. CONFIGURING PORTS FOR ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 NETWORK The ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 software automatically looks for a free serial port and assigns it.
If you intend to communicate to a remote EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 location, you must tell the EcoJet / EcoStar 1500 software which comm port the modem is connected. REPORTS SETUP REPORT 1 TCD Laundry ES 08 08/31 10:36:45 SHIFT TIMES 1ST 04:30 - 12:00 2ND 12:00 - 20:00 3RD 20:00 - 22:00...
DAILY WASHER SUMMARY TCD LAUNDRY DAILY WASHER SUMMARY WASHER: ALL 05/25/98 16:56:34PM REPORT PERIOD: 05/25/98 TO 05/25/98 TOTAL LOADS: 162 TOTAL POUNDS: 40,600 TOTAL COST: 663.70 COST PER 100: 1.63 TOTAL MACHINE ON TIME: 71:03 FORMULAS LOADS POUNDS BAR MOPS 1,000 SHIRTS 6,120...
MERGED REPORTS WITH EXCEL TOTAL LOAD PRODUCTION CHART TOTAL LOAD PRODUCTION Report Date: 8/4/98 7/1/98 to 7/31/98 Report Time: 7:02 Shift 1 Shift 2 Shift 3 Total Production SHEETS TOWELS BLANKETS COLOR F&B WHITE F&B FORMULA 6 FORMULA 7 CHEF COATS RECLAIM RAGS FORMULA 11...
MERGED REPORTS WITH EXCEL TOTAL LOADS AND PRODUCTION COST TCD LAUNDRY TOTAL LOADS AND PRODUCT COST Time: Shift Times 1st: 7:02 AM 7:00 AM 4:00 PM Date: 8/4/98 2nd: 4:00 PM 12:00 AM 3rd: 12:00 AM 7:00 AM Washer: Operating Zone: 5:00 AM 9:00 PM Report Date From:...
APPENDIX C - Setting up ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 for remote modem operation This section covers how to setup and call an ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 Network using a modem. YOU WILL NEED: 1. HAYES ACCURA 336 V.34 EXTERNAL MODEM 2.
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TO LOGON TO A REMOTE ACCOUNT 1. From the ECOJET / ECOSTAR 1500 Network Viewer, select appropriate ACCOUNT NAME 2. Click on any of the dispensers listed for that location. 3. Enter dispenser access code. 4. Click on VIA MODEM check box. 5.
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