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- Page 1 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Vcolor 579/589 Controllers for aging and/or meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms with customised graphic skin ENGLISH INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 1.0 CODE 144VC579E104 page...
- Page 2 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Important Read this document carefully before installation and before using the device and take all the prescribed precautions. Keep this document with the device for future consultation. Only use the device in the ways described in this document. Do not use the device as a safety device.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Contents INTRODUCTION ........... 4 8.1.1 Generating cooling Introduction 8.1.2 Generating heat Models available and main features Humidity regulation MEASUREMENTS AND INSTALLATION ..... 8 8.2.1 Humidification management Format features 8.2.2... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Vcolor 579/589 controller for aging and/or meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms has 3 analogue inputs for temperature, 1 analogue input for 4… 20 mA humidity transducers (which can also be used to read pH), 9 fully configurable digital outputs (which can be expanded to 13) and 1 modulating output which gives control of up to ten evaporator fan speeds. -
Page 5: Models Available And Main Features
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Models available and main features The table below shows the main features of the models available. KITS OPTIONS I/O expansion Speed Inverter module regulator Vcolor 589 M & L MAIN FEATURES Vcolor 579 M &... - Page 6 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 I/O expansion Speed Inverter module regulator Vcolor 589 M & L Vcolor 579 M & L with 0-10 V EVDFAN1 Compact, with PWM output output EVC20P52N9XXX12* (for 579...
- Page 7 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 KITS OPTIONS I/O expansion Speed Inverter module regulator Vcolor 589 M & L MAIN FEATURES Vcolor 579 M & L with 0-10 V EVDFAN1 Compact, with PWM output...
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Page 8: Measurements And Installation
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 MEASUREMENTS AND INSTALLATION Format features The control module is available in a split version with an open frame board. User interfaces are available in 5- or 7-inch versions for horizontal operation and have capacitive colour TFT touch-screen graphic displays. -
Page 9: User Interface Installation
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Vcolor 579/589 L interface User interface installation Depending on the model, installation can be: flush, from behind the panel with threaded studs (not provided) welded to hold it in place;... -
Page 10: Evc20P52N9Xxx10 - Evc20P52N9Xxx12 Expansion
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 EVC20P52N9XXX10 – EVC20P52N9XXX12 expansion module measurements and installation The diagram below shows the measurements of the 4 relay expansion. Installation is on a flat surface with spacers. Installation precautions Ensure that the working conditions for the device (operating temperature, humidity, etc.) are within the set limits. -
Page 11: Electrical Connection
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Vcolor 579/589 M electrical connection The diagram below shows the Vcolor 579/589 M electrical connection. *The USB communications port makes it possible to upload and download the device settings and personalise the graphics, recipes and languages using an ordinary USB flash drive (see section 11 “USB PORT MANAGEMENT”). -
Page 12: Vcolor 579/589 L Electrical Connection
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Vcolor 579/589 L electrical connection The diagram below shows the Vcolor 579/589 L electrical connection. *The USB communications port makes it possible to upload and download the device settings and personalise the graphics, recipes and languages using an ordinary USB flash drive (see section 11 “USB PORT MANAGEMENT”). -
Page 13: Precautions For Electrical Connection
To reduce reflections on the signal transmitted along the cables connecting the user interface to the control module, it is necessary to fit a termination resistor. For repairs and for further information on the device, contact the EVCO sales network. page... -
Page 14: Aging And/Or Meat Dry-Aging Operation
AGING AND/OR MEAT DRY-AGING OPERATION Initial information Vcolor 579/589 is a controller which, by simply setting a parameter, can be configured to manage aging cabinets and rooms (E17=0), meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms (E17=1) or aging and meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms (E17=2). - Page 15 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 To switch the device on from the stand-by screen in all configurations, press the central key. The screens show the functions enabled, the date and the time. If E17=2, the screen displayed depends on the cycle which is running or has been selected: if it is an aging cycle, it is the home screen which is displayed with configuration E17=0;...
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Page 16: Navigation
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 NAVIGATION Initial information Navigating the menus is intuitive, based on touch technology. To enter into a procedure, touch the menu or the corresponding icon. To exit a procedure and, in general, to return to the previous level, use the keys. -
Page 17: Cycle Run Screen
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 If “meat dry-aging” is selected when going from the stand-by to the home screen, the first meat dry-aging recipe in the recipe book will run; if “aging” is selected, the home page opens and selects the first aging recipe in the recipe book. -
Page 18: Function Keys
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 6.3.2 Function keys Different keys are displayed when a cycle is being configured or is running. Below are their functions: enter the Settings screen switch light on/off activate a smoking phase according to settings... -
Page 19: Switch-Off
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Press on a description to access the sub-menu. 6.5.1 Switch-off By pressing this key, the machine goes back into stand-by. To switch the device on from the stand-by screen, press the central key;... -
Page 20: Internal Values
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 6.5.4 Internal values A screen is displayed with the status or value of the controller’s inputs and outputs. Only the status of the configured inputs and outputs are displayed. -
Page 21: Service
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 HACCP FILE SETUP: to select the variables to create the HACCP historical data file WELCOME PAGE: to enable the machine configuration wizard. When the user switches the device on for the first time (going from stand- by to ON), some pages of settings are displayed in sequence to quickly configure the controller: •... -
Page 22: Advanced
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 RESTORE DEFAULT PARAMETERS The function to restore the default parameters is accessed by the password 149. DELETE RECIPES The function to restore the default recipe book is accessed by the password 99. -
Page 23: User Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 User management The controller can manage the three access levels listed below if parameter E9=1; the user levels can only be managed when logged in as ADMIN. USER... -
Page 24: Main Functions
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 MAIN FUNCTIONS The controller provides complete control for aging and meat dry-aging cabinets or rooms for different types of products such as meat, charcuterie, cheese and other types of product. -
Page 25: Aging Cycle
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 The maximum timer duration that can be set is 30 days, 23 hours and 59 minutes. A timer can be disabled by pressing the key on the relative line. - Page 26 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Pressing on the table, instead, will give access to the single screens where changes can be made to each phase. If the name of the phase at the top of the display is pressed, a list of names which can be selected to rename the phase appears; to go back to the table, press the arrow at the top of the display.
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Page 27: Adding/Removing A Phase
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 7.2.2 Adding/Removing a phase A phase can be added to a recipe by pressing the key on the recipe summary screen; the additional phase is automatically assigned the values of the previous phase. -
Page 28: Air Exchange Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Press on an area to open its settings page. Press the key to return to the previous page. 7.3.1 Air exchange management During the aging and meat dry-aging processes, the air in the cabinet needs changing periodically to ensure it is always rich in oxygen in order to prevent smells or impurities which could ruin the end product. -
Page 29: Management Of Product Rest Intervals
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 If the air exchange function is active when a recipe is running, the icon flashes. At any time when a recipe is running, the air exchange key can be pressed and a manual air exchange cycle run, irrespective of the setting. - Page 30 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Machines which are configured for aging+meat dry-aging can have a maximum of 9 categories altogether and the total number of recipes is always 30. In this configuration, when the key is pressed, the page appears to choose the type of recipe book.
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Page 31: Regulations
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 REGULATIONS Temperature regulation Temperature regulation for all phases of the equipment is in the neutral zone, in which two relative values are set one above and one below the temperature setpoint, thus creating a zone inside which the loads for heating and cooling are not activated. -
Page 32: Dehumidification Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 1 -> output active if humidity is requested and the cabinet temperature is lower than the setpoint of the phase in progress; the output is deactivated if humidity is not requested or if the cabinet temperature is higher or equal to the setpoint of the phase in progress. -
Page 33: Load Management
Evaporator fan management N.B.: the evaporator fan can be managed by the PWM output (Vcolor 579) or the 0-10 Vdc output (Vcolor 589) depending on the model. -
Page 34: Evdfan1 Module Management (Only For The Vcolor 579 Version With Pwm)
The controller can automatically detect the presence of an EVCO inverter. By setting parameter E10=2 (or E10=3 if there is also a relay expansion) and E7=2, the system starts up again on the home page. -
Page 35: Humidifier Output Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 E4=3 In phases which require humidity control, the output is active if the humidity in the cabinet is lower than the setpoint - hysteresis for the phase in progress and is deactivated if humidity in the cabinet is higher. -
Page 36: Condenser Fan Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Condenser fan management If a condenser probe is enabled (see parameters Pr1, Pr2, Pr3), the condenser fan activation modes depend on F18. If F18=0, the condenser fan will be activated when the condenser temperature rises above the value of parameter F16 plus the differential value (F16 + 2.0 °C / 3.6 °F) and will be deactivated if the condenser temperature goes below the value of F16. - Page 37 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 Press the key to start up the testing cycle: Heating adjustment phase The heating phase begins by checking the temperature and humidity. When setpoint T1 is reached, the heater switch-on cycles are run to complete the phase.
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Page 38: Connectivity
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 10 CONNECTIVITY 10.1 Initial information Users can interact remotely with their equipment and start up/stop working cycles using the EPoCA cloud platform with Wi-Fi or Ethernet connectivity (which also enable alternative or parallel control through MODBUS TCP). For more details, compare the connectivity options in the “Models available and technical features”... -
Page 39: Epoca Cloud Platform
HVAC units in response to market demand. To connect to the cloud system and remotely control machinery from a PC, tablet or smartphone, all users need is an EVCO controller with native EPoCA®... -
Page 40: Usb Port Management
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579E104 11 USB PORT MANAGEMENT 11.1 Available functions The USB port allows the following functions: download the data relating to the cycles performed (HACCP history) to a USB flash drive... -
Page 41: Alarms
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 12 ALARMS When an alarm occurs, a red bar will appear at the top of the screen indicating the alarm in progress, and the buzzer, if enabled, will begin to sound;... -
Page 42: List Of Alarms
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 12.2 List of alarms The table below lists all the possible alarms. Alarm Meaning To correct: - check the evaporator temperature HIGH EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE - check the value of parameters A1 and A2... - Page 43 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 check the device-power supply connection To correct: - check the condenser temperature CONDENSER PRE-ALARM - check the value of parameter C6 Main results: - the condenser fan will be switched on...
- Page 44 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 Main results: it is not possible to start up an aging recipe any aging recipes in progress will be blocked no effect if a meat dry-aging recipe is in progress or started up...
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Page 45: Parameters
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 13 PARAMETERS The table below describes the configuration parameters of the device. Par. Unit Default Analogue inputs -25.0 25.0 °C probe 1 offset -25.0 25.0 °C probe 2 offset -25.0... - Page 46 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 Par. Unit Default Temperature regulator 15.0 °C cooling differential -50.0 °C -20.0 minimum setpoint that can be set 99.0 °C 20.0 maximum setpoint that can be set 10.0 °C...
- Page 47 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 minimum compressor-on duration condensation temperature above which the high condensation 164.0 °C 70.0 temperature pre-alarm message is displayed condensation temperature above which the high condensation 164.0 °C 80.0...
- Page 48 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 = defrost is never activated dripping time (during dripping the compressor and evaporator fan will remain off and the defrost output will be deactivated) minimum consecutive compressor-on duration for starting hot gas defrost when defrost interval elapses, only if d1=1 (or d1b=1 if type “b”...
- Page 49 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 condenser fan activation mode (if condenser probe is configured) = temperature adjusted (independent of compressor status) - - - - = temperature adjusted only if compressor is OFF (on if...
- Page 50 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 compressor and evaporator fan inhibition time from door open -1 = not considered multi-purpose input 1 configuration: = DISABLED = HIGH PRESSURE ALARM (the compressor evaporator fan are switched off, the condenser fan stays...
- Page 51 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 one multi-purpose digital input is configured as LOW PRESSURE maximum pump-down duration in compressor switch-off mode without activating the pump-down input and consequent pump-down alarm signal (with u2=0, the...
- Page 52 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 - - - - load associated with output K8 (see u1c) - - - - load associated with output K9 (see u1c) load associated with output K10 (see u1c)
- Page 53 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 enable Elsteam Mistral humidifier - - - - = no = yes (set E6=0) steam generator relay management = always ON = ON only if the phase requires humidity and if the cabinet temperature value is <...
- Page 54 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 S204 S205 3000 1500 maximum motor speed S205 S204 minimum motor speed motor rotation direction S206 = clockwise = anti-clockwise time-out inverter communication alarm S403 ds (s/10) = disabled...
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Page 55: Accessories
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 14 ACCESSORIES 14.1 4 relay expansion EVC20P52N9XXX10: 4 electro-mechanical relays EVC20P52N9XXX12: 4 HC sealed relays 14.2 Phase cutting speed regulator EVDFAN1 Makes it possible to regulate single-phase fan speed with a PWM command signal. The maximum operating current is 5 A. -
Page 56: Safety Transformer
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 14.4 Safety transformer ECTSFD004 The transformer can power the user interface. 14.5 Non-optoisolated RS-485/USB serial interface EVIF20SUXI The interface enables the device to be connected to the Parameters Manager set-up software system. -
Page 57: Evlinking Wi-Fi Rs-485 Module
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 14.9 EVlinking Wi-Fi RS-485 module EVIF25SWX Through the RS-485 communications port, the module provides the controller with Wi-Fi connectivity which enables remote management and monitoring from the Internet using the EPoCA® cloud system. -
Page 58: Technical Specifications
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15.1 Technical data Purpose of the control device: function controller Construction of the control device: built-in electronic device user interface control module Housing: black, self-extinguishing plastic open frame board. - Page 59 Clock battery charging time: 24 h (the battery is charged by the power supply of the device) 5 inputs of which 3 for PTC/NTC (terminals 25 - 29), 1 for 4-20mA (humidity probe, terminals 30 - 32), 1 for EVCO EVHTP520 humidity probe (terminals 23-24) PTC type analogue inputs Type of sensor: KTY 81-121 (990 @ 25°C, 77°F).
- Page 60 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 Voltage-free Type of contact: 5 Vdc, 2 mA. Power supply: none Vcolor 579 models: 1 for PWM signal (for phase cutting speed regulator for single-phase EVDFAN1 fans) (terminals 33-34).
- Page 61 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 Vcolor 579/589 Controller for aging or meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms with customised graphic skin Installer manual ver. 1.0 PB - 41/22 Code 144VC579E104 This document and the solutions contained therein are the intellectual property of EVCO and thus protected by the Italian Intellectual Property Rights Code (CPI).
- Page 62 EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 579/589 | Installer manual ver. 1.0 | Code 144VC579I104 EVCO S.p.A. Via Feltre 81, 32036 Sedico Belluno ITALY Tel. +39 0437/8422 | Fax +39 0437/83648 info@evco.it | www.evco.it page 62 of 62...
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