Controllers for top-class blast chillers, in split version that can be built into the unit, with 5- or 7-inch colour tft touch-screen graphic display in either vertical or horizontal format (84 pages)
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Vcolor 378 Controllers for bread and pizza deck ovens ENGLISH INSTALLER MANUAL ver. 3.0 CODE 144VC378E304 Page 1 of 56...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 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.
Product description Vcolor 378 is a controller for electric bread and pizza deck ovens with a remote touch-screen user interface in 5- or 7-inch glass (available in both vertical and horizontal version) which fits in perfectly with the design of the unit. It can control up to 5 decks through an RS-485 network of power boards connected to a single user interface, which also allows centralised management with power shared between the decks.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Models available and technical features The table below shows the technical features of the models available. Vcolor 378 M & L Vcolor 378 M & L with J/K thermocouples...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 *Consult the wiring diagram for the maximum permitted current for loads linked to the relays. For more information, see section “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”. The table below lists the purchasing codes of the available models: Vertical display, with J/K thermocouples Vcolor 378 M (control module + 5”...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 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 vertical operation and have capacitive colour TFT touch-screen graphic displays.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Installation of the user interface Depending on the model, installation can be: flush, from behind the panel with threaded studs (not provided) welded to hold it in place;...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Vcolor 378M electrical connection The diagram below shows the electrical connection of the control device with a 5-inch user interface. Page 11 of 56...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 N.B.: 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 USING THE USB PORT).
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Vcolor 378L electrical connection The diagram below shows the electrical connection of the control device with a 7-inch user interface. Page 13 of 56...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 N.B.: 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 USING THE USB PORT).
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Vcolor 378M electrical connection in multi-base mode The diagram below shows the electrical connection of an RS-485 network with up to 5 control devices with a single 5- or 7-inch user interface.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Vcolor 378 electrical connection in multi-kit mode Electrical connection with a motorised venting solenoid valve The diagram below shows an example of connection with a motorised venting solenoid valve.
Ensure that the thermocouple is properly insulated from contact with metal parts or use already insulated thermocouples For repairs and for further information on the device, contact the EVCO sales network. Page 17 of 56...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 FIRST-TIME USE First-time use Proceed as follows: Install the device as shown in section 2 “INSTALLATION”, taking all the precautions mentioned in paragraph 2.3 “Installation precautions”. Make the electrical connection as shown in section 3 “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION”.
The “Configuration” key Splash screen When the control module is powered up, it defaults to the EVCO splash screen for a few seconds. gives access to set the date and time, configure parameters, see the list of alarms (see section 8 “CONFIGURATIONS” for a detailed description of all the possible options).
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 relative to the top cycle time (P4=0, r12=2, in this case parameters r16 and r17 are relevant), the following screen is displayed: The settings for ovens with one chamber probe are as follows: •...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 On the basis of parameter r12, the temperature of the front can The possible settings for ovens with 2 probes (top and bottom) are as follows: • - absolute (r12=0): in this case parameters r13, r14 and r15...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 or closed or set a time for the vent to open in advance before the end of the cooking cycle. Manual injection enabled If a cycle is in progress, it is possible to manually change venting status during the phase in progress.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 In this screen it will be possible to: The recipe book contains a main section “OEM RECIPES”, where up to 99 recipes can be saved, and a second section, “MY •...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 “WEEKLY PROGRAMMED SWITCH- ON" FUNCTION Initial information If enabled by parameter C5, the “Weekly programmed switch- on" function allows the user to programme up to two recipes, each with 2 switch-ons, for every day of the week.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 the details of the first programme closest in time The powers of the top and floor can be linked by setting parameter r7 to 1 or 2 (enabling the link between the power...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 7.2.4 Front heater 7.3.2 Remote steam regulation (P3 = 1) As well as the top and floor heaters, the front heater can also Once steamer management is enabled, the steam generator be configured (P4=1);...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 The effect of the door switch input on regulation depends on Reset of type 1/2 burner block parameter i4: Burner block reset management is only active if one of the no effect relays is configured as “Burner block reset”...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Switching the rotary plate on/off through the menu 7.11 Suction hood light management If a relay output is configured as HOOD LIGHT (uxc=15), the light on the hood can be switched on/off manually. The way in...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 factory settings, factory recipes and all the settings or test the Oven cleaning relays. The oven cleaning cycle can be started up when the controller The password for “reset parameters” or “restore recipes” is is in stand-by (irrespective of whether the deferred start “149”, while it is “-119”...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 MULTI-BASE CONFIGURATION In this configuration, several power boards (max. 5) can be connected to a single display. The electrical connection between Deck Address 5 the display and the power boards is through the RS485 network (pins 34-35 of the display and pins 34-35 of the power boards).
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 In ovens which are configured with two probes, on the other 10 MULTI-KIT CONFIGURATION hand, the individual request of the individual heating group In this configuration, a maximum of 5 control kits (each...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 11.4 Managing networks with shared - The loads not requiring immediate activation are: power PB = steam generator power consumption At least two controllers must be connected to manage the PT = top power consumption SHARED ECONOMY function.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 12 LIST OF CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS PARAM. MIN. MAX. M.U. DEF. ANALOGUE INPUTS type of probe J thermocouple (only for J/K power board) - - - K thermocouple (only for J/K power board)
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 °C (1) working/top setpoint °C (1) only if P2 = 1: minimum floor setpoint °C (1) only if P2 = 1: maximum floor setpoint °C (1) floor setpoint...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 duration of buzzer activation on completion of the cooking cycle -1 = until silenced manually buzzer status at the end of a cooking cycle phase - - -...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 For Ton + PERSISTENCE – pressing and releasing the “MANUAL STEAM INJECTION” key will cause steam injection for the Ton time or for the length of time the key is pressed PERSISTENCE –...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 type of maximum temperature alarm alarm absent - - - absolute (A1) relative to the working setpoint (i.e. “working setpoint + A1”) temperature above which the working temperature alarm is raised °C (1)
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 thermal switch alarm signal delay (230 Vac) effect caused by activation of multifunction 2 input no effect DEVICE SWITCHED OFF – the device is placed in stand-by and, when the input is active, the on-off key is disabled;...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 temperature above which the electronics compartment fan is switched °C (1) on with the oven in stand-by mode (referring to the operating temperature of the control module). See also F7 °C (1)
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 (max. 5 power boards if e2=1 or max. 5 kits if e2=0) difference between number of slaves in network and number of - - - - communicating slaves to protect Master (Master loads forced to OFF) max.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 4CA3 °C (1) Deck 4 steam probe calibration (if e2=1) 4CA4 °C (1) Deck 4 front probe calibration (if e2=1) 5CA1 °C (1) Deck 5 chamber/top probe calibration (if e2=1) 5CA2 °C (1)
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 13 ALARM MANAGEMENT If an alarm situation occurs, the buzzer is activated and the alarm icon below will appear on the ON screen in place of the clock field.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 if the alarm occurs when the device is on, see parameter A5 in cases “-1” and “0” if the alarm occurs during a cooking cycle with A5>0 and the interruption lasts for a shorter time...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 14 CONNECTIVITY 14.1 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”...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Schematic diagram for operation with EV3 Web (Ethernet connectivity) Detail of electrical connection of EV3 Web to Vcolor 378 page...
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®...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 15 USING THE USB PORT 15.1 Initial information The following actions are possible through the USB port: upload and download recipe settings - upload and download configuration parameter settings upload CSV files to personalise the graphics, recipes and languages.
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 16 ACCESSORIES 16.1 Expansion device for proofer EVPB03A3S4N9XN2 Expansion device with the possibility of using an electro-mechanical relay for an electrical resistance and an analogue PTC/NTC temperature input.
16.9 EV3 Web IoT gateway EV3W01 IoT gateway with Ethernet connectivity and data logging functions to remotely monitor and control an RS-485 MODBUS RTU network with up to 10 EVCO controllers with EPoCA® technology using the EPoCA® cloud platform. page...
Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 16.10 EVD Web IoT gateway EVDW01Z9 IoT gateway with Ethernet connectivity, data logging and date/time synchronization functions which allows users to remotely monitor and control up to 19 EVCO devices with EPoCA® technology using the EPoCA® cloud platform. page...
EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17.1 Technical data Purpose of the control device: function controller Construction of the control device: built-in electronic device user interface control module Housing: plastic housing...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 user interface control module Power supply: 12 VAC (±15%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), powered by the control module 20 VA max. Rated impulse withstand voltage: 4 KV Overvoltage category:...
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 13 outputs (electro-mechanical relays): 1 5 A res. @ 250 VAC type SPST (K1) output for top heater 1 5 A res. @ 250 VAC type SPST (K2) output for managing stand- by/on 1 5 A res.
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EVCO S.p.A. Vcolor 378 | Installer manual ver. 3.0 | Code 144VC378E304 Vcolor 378 Controller for bread and pizza deck ovens Installer manual ver. 3.0 PB - 27/24 Code 144VC378E304 This document and the solutions contained therein are the intellectual property of EVCO and thus protected by the Italian Intellectual Property Rights Code (CPI).
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