Seko WashMulti Solenoid Installation & Setup Manual

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Page 1 WashMulti Solenoid Installation & Setup Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Alarm module connections ........26 Formula selector ............7 Level module connections ......... 27 Washer interface module ..........7 WashMulti Solenoid power ON and setup ....28 Water supply specifications ......... 8 Flow meter acquisition ..........29 Alarm module ............... 8 Water inlet acquisition ..........
Page 3: Safety
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Safety Always wear the required Personal Protective Equipment including gloves and goggles that must be worn when potentially exposed to any hazardous materials and when carrying out hazardous work tasks. Turn the dispenser off during cleaning and other routine maintenance activities and note that parts may be contaminated with product.
Page 4: Installation Standards
Any specific installation recommendations relating to this unit are explained in this Installation and Setup Guide. Intended use / Capabilities WashMulti Solenoid is a centralized chemical dosing system designed for laundry applications. Installations can serve any combination of up to 5 washer extractors.
Page 5: Washmulti Solenoid Typical Installation Overview
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide WashMulti Solenoid typical installation overview Fig. 1 WashMulti Solenoid Full System Installation 0000138327 Rev. 1.0...
Page 6: Specifications
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Specifications Standard system configurations A standard system can have 4 upto 8 solenoid suction valves. Below you can find the available WashMulti Solenoid standard systems: Dimensions Height Width Depth 83 cm 60 cm 31 cm (32.5 in)
Page 7: Oval Gear Flowmeter Specifications
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Oval gear flowmeter specifications Pulses/l (nominal K) Measuring range in constant flow 0.2 to 10 LPM Accuracy +/- 3% Applicable viscosity range 1-1500 cps Applicable density 0.9-1.4 g/ml Environmental specifications (all system modules) Altitude...
Page 8: Water Supply Specifications
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Water supply specifications Recommended flow rate Min: 2 L/min, Max: 10 L/min Min: 1 Bar, Max: 10 Bar (dynamic) Pressure The system is equipped with pressure regulator fixed to 3 bar Temperature 10-40ºC (50 - 104°F) Recommended water hardness Min: 0°f, Max: 30°f (0-17 dH)
Page 9: Installation Procedure
Hang the main unit on the bracket. (Fig. 2) 600mm (23.6”) Floor level Fig. 2 Mounting WashMulti Solenoid to the wall Warning: Because of its weight, 2 people must lift the unit to hang it on the wall! 0000138327 Rev. 1.0...
Page 10: Opening The Cover
Installation and Setup Guide Opening the cover WashMulti Solenoid unit front cover can be opened: Remove the two screws located on the lower edge of the system Remove the two pins or screws located on the upper and of the system Remove the cover, pulling it straight forward, away from the main body.
Page 11: Chemical Manifold Solenoid Valves
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Chemical manifold solenoid valves The main unit contains 4/6/8 chemical manifold solenoid suction valves as standard. Fig. 4 Manifold suction valves Connecting tubing To protect against pressurized chemical spray, wrap a rag around tube connections when replacing tubes and always wear gloves and safety glasses.
Page 12: Distributor Solenoid Valves
Installation and Setup Guide When connecting the chemical manifold tubing, follow the instructions below: Position chemical drums as close as possible to the WashMulti Solenoid to minimize the suction tube run length. Connect suction tubing to the solenoid suction valve barb and secure it with metal hose clamps.
Page 13: Distributor Inlet/Outlet Tubing
7 days after the initial installation. Water inlet group The water inlet group is an assembly that includes the parts that control the pressure and the flow of the water that enters the WashMulti Solenoid system. 1. Water solenoid valve (CANbus controlled device) 2.
Page 14: Delivery And Water Inlet Tubes
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Delivery and water inlet tubes For the water supply to the system, use the standard water inlet tubing is BSP 3/4'' female (2 meters supplied). Fit the appropriate backflow prevention on the water inlet, according to the regulations of the local water network supplier.
Page 15: Electrical Installation
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Electrical Installation When installing power wiring through a conduit fitting, electrical insulation must be provided to prevent the wires from wearing against possible sharp edges of the fitting. Use a 5 Amp branch circuit protection.
Page 16: Lan Cable Connection
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide F - Fuse E – Ethernet connector Fig. 13 Main unit console, printed circuit board Line Power Supply 100÷240VAC 50/60Hz Neutral +VDC / White wire GND / Brown wire CANbus connectors BUS+ / Green wire...
Page 17: Canbus Wiring
The WashMulti Solenoid is based on the use of peripheral devices, interconnected by CANbus for the control of all its devices, and uses the main Console unit as a network controller.
Page 18: Flow-Meter Canbus Module
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Flow-meter CANbus module This board is located on top of the flow-meter. It is used to connect the flow-meter to the CANbus network and contains the button for acquiring the flow-meter. The picture below shows the board and the setting of the dip switches.
Page 19: Product Suction Valves Canbus Module
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Product suction valves CANbus module These boards are located on the top of the suction valves. These are used to connect the product suction valves to the CANbus network and contain the buttons for acquiring the solenoid product suction valves. The pictures below show the boards and the settings of the dip switches.
Page 20: Washer Interface Installation And Wiring
Solenoid and the washer trigger signals. It also serves as the wiring connection between the Formula selector (if present) and the WashMulti Solenoid (always through CANbus communication). The washer interface should be installed close to the machine, in a place that is accessible and is protected from water and chemical spillage, steam, extreme heat and vibrations.
Page 21: Washer Interface Connections
The source and the number of triggering signals that will be used on each installation, depends on the capabilities of the machine and the WashMulti Solenoid setup and programming. Always refer to the washing machine vendor Service support and the machine instruction manual regarding the accepted triggering signal options from the machine.
Page 22 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide CANbus connector +VDC / White wire The washer interface has 3 CANbus connections, use the / Brown wire left and right connectors to loop in and out between BUS+ / Green wire washer interfaces. Use the connector on the longer strip...
Page 23 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide The triggering signals can be used for the following functions: Trigger use Description Trigger Nr Trigger signal for Up to 6 triggering signals can be used for product dosing activation 1 – 6 formula dosing during the wash phases.
Page 24: Distributor Connections
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Distributor connections Fig. 20 Distributor, printed circuit board +VDC / White wire / Brown wire CANbus connector BUS+ / Green wire BUS- / Yellow wire Distributor connector To connect distributor auxiliary valve For the distributor valves, set or keep the Dip-Switch as...
Page 25: Formula Selector Connections
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Formula selector connections Fix the Formula selector using the adhesive strip to the washer or the bracket to the wall. Connect the cable with the black/green connector to the formula selector and secure it with the supplied screws Connect the other end of the cable to the washer interface.
Page 26: Alarm Module Connections
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Alarm module connections To open the Alarm module box, loosen the screw(s) from the boxlid and pull the cover to the side. Fig. 22 Alarm module, printed circuit board +VDC / White wire / Brown wire...
Page 27: Level Module Connections
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Level module connections To open the Level module box, loosen the screw(s) from the box lid and pull the cover down. Fig. 23 Level module, printed circuit board +VDC / White wire CANbus connector...
Page 28: Washmulti Solenoid Power On And Setup
WashMulti Solenoid power ON and setup Caution! Risk of electrical shock. Fig. 24 System power ON Switch on the WashMulti Solenoid by pressing the power supply button on the left side of the Main unit console. E06: NEW DEVICE 3D 3M 2S 1V Fig.
Page 29: Flow Meter Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide The peripherals are divided for device families, following the ID list of the device: Device n= number of devices P= Solenoid valves (ex. 6P= 6 solenoid valves) n= number of devices G= Gear flowmeter (ex. 1G= 1 flow meter) n= number of devices S= Washer interface (ex.
Page 30: Product Suction Valves Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Product suction valves acquisition Fig. 28 Product suction valves acquisition, top view The LED of all solenoid valve will blink red and green. Press the switch of all the solenoid valves and the LED will go to steady green.
Page 31: Distributor Valves Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Distributor valves acquisition Fig. 29 Distributor valves acquisition, top view The LED of all solenoid valve will blink red and green. Press the switch of all the solenoid valves and the LED will go to steady green.
Page 32: Solenoid Pump Valves Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Solenoid pump valves acquisition Fig. 30 Solenoid pump acquisition The LED of the solenoid pump valve will blink red and green. Press the switch of all the solenoid pump valve boards and the LEDs will go to steady green. Once the devices are acquired, the Main unit will automatically detract the devices on the display.
Page 33: Alarm Module Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Alarm module acquisition Fig. 32 Alarm module acquisition The LED of the alarm module will blink red and green. Press the button of the device front and the LED will go to steady green. Once the device is acquired, the Main unit will automatically detract the device on the display.
Page 34: Formula Selector Acquisition
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Formula selector acquisition Fig. 34 Formula selector acquisition The alarm LED in the front panel will lit steady red and the LCD display will show “E05: Comunic.” The 2-digit display will show “E5”. To acquire, press the Up and Down keys to set the corresponding washer number for the Formula Selector and the Start/Enter key.
Page 35: Formula Selector Functions
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Formula selector functions The formula selector allows the operator to select one of the 50 different washing formulas using the buttons in the frontal panel. It has two displays: an LCD display, that shows the formula name and other messages •...
Page 36: Formula Selector In Manual Mode
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Formula selector in manual mode The first line shows the With the Stop / Esc button you can pause selected formula, the washing formula on the second line the instructions currently running running. With extra pressure you...
Page 37: Formula Selection Steps
WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Formula selection steps Use the up and down buttons to select the washing formula: The arrow buttons are designed to move the formula selection as they were rows on a table as shown on the example below: Press the Start/Enter button to apply the chosen formula;...
Page 38: Calibration Procedure
For information on products that are used in this dispenser read the product label and relevant Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The WashMulti Solenoid can be calibrated using two methods, either a volumetric or weighed calibration can be performed. Prior to the calibrations being taken, it's important to enter the chemical information and product density values in the Chemical Settings page on the web application.
Page 39 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Open the Calibrations page in the web application Fig. 39 Calibration page Manual calibration: if activated, allows the manual insertion of the calibration values. Use this option only if you already know the quantity and the number of pulses you have to use for calibration.
Page 40 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Begin the calibration procedure Fig. 40 Calibration page Speed: Select the calibration units: Click the Start Set the speed of the - gr: for calibration by weight button in the pump for calibration - ml: for calibration by volume...
Page 41 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Select the calibration dosing time and the pump to calibrate Fig. 41 Calibration page Select Chemical/pump: Drain Washer: Select Calibration dosing Time: Select the chemical/pump Used when performing Sets the period of time during to calibrate.
Page 42 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Pre Flush Fig. 42 Calibration page Click the Start button in the Pre Flush phase The system will perform a flush cycle for the preset desired time. Then the water valve will close and the button will read green Start.
Page 43 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Pump calibration Fig. 43 Calibration page Click the button Start to proceed with calibration: The selected pump will dose for the set time. Then the pump will stop and the button will read green Start.
Page 44 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Final Flush Fig. 44 Calibration page Click the button Start in the Final Flush phase The system will perform a flush cycle for the preset desired time. Then the water valve will close and the button will read green Start.
Page 45 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Insert the calibration quantity value Fig. 45 Calibration page Insert Quantity: Insert the quantity The calibration values are displayed on this table. The values are updated after dosed, selecting the unit of measurement (ml or gr).
Page 46 WashMulti Solenoid Installation and Setup Guide Finalization of calibration procedure Fig. 46 Calibration page Click the button Stop to exit the calibration: The button will change to Start in green, showing that the system has returned to dosing function. If you performed Volumetric calibration, turn the 3-way valve to the dosing position after the end of the calibration procedure.