Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MK IV Varimixer
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THE PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL SYSTEM MK-IV User’s Manual.
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General descriptions MODES The system contains six different modes: 1. MANUAL MODE: The mode when the mixer is operated like a man - ual controlled mixer. Instead of executing a programmed recipe, the mixer is started and operated until it is manually shut off.
The Keypad The Keypad is used for entering data to the system. ITEM FUNCTION EXPLANATION 1. Program No. Displays the program Number being executed. 2. Step Displays the step number being executed. 3. Speed Displays the set-speed. 4. Time Displays the elapsed time since start or displays the remaining time to shut down.
6. Enter Used for stepping through a program. 7. CLR 8. Speed up/down arrows. 9. Time up/down arrows. 10. Program 11. Pause 12. Numeric keys 13. Emergency Stop Clears a flashing display. Used for adjusting the the speed while the mixer is running. Used for adjusting the the time.
How to run the mixer manually. SPEED Mode. Enter the speed desired. Push Enter the time desired. Push Push How to input a program. A flashing display indicates that it is expecting the operator to key in a value. A step is always a combination of speed and time.
To program a recipe. Push Push Enter the speed desired. “HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS” Repeat this process for as many as 9 steps per program, after the 9th step , the next program num - ber will display, ready to enter a new recipe.This will continue up to 25 programs.
To run a programmed recipe. Push Push Enter the Program number. Push After the ENTER key has been pushed, the data in step 1 will be displayed along with the program number. After the last program step has been executed, the mixer will slow to minimum speed and shut off.
To enter “FIXED MODE” Push Push “99” “HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS” Push Push “1 2 3 4” Push Push the program number. Push To exit “FIXED MODE” Push “HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS” Push “1 2 3 4.
Control Data for Program 26 Program 26 contains the control data required by the computer to operate. This data differs from model to model. To access Program 26. Push “HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS” Push Push “26” Push “1 2 3 4” Push Push until you reach Step 7.
A D In the electronics fail. It is possible to bypass the control system if the electronics fail. Please note, when the system is bypassed, the safety devices do not operate. Extreme care should be taken when operating the mixer. 1. Switch off the main power.
E:401 E:301 E:201 Error Codes A error in the mixer will trigger an ERROR code in the time display. See the chart below for an explanation of error codes and the procedure for correcting them.
E:301 There is no signal from the speed pickup (hall effect sensor). To correct this error: 1) Check that the sensor (D) is centered directly above the track of the 3 magnets (F) on the pulley and the gap between the sensor and magnets is 1/16”. If not , bend and / or move the bracket (I) holding the sensor.
E:4:01 The values in program 26 steps 7, 8 and 9 are missing or incorrect. To correct this error: Push “HOLD FOR 3 SECONDS” Push Push “26” Push “1 2 3 4” Push Push until you reach Step 7. Enter the value on the following chart that matches the mixer model.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Computer Control 2 Fuses: 8 Amp 6.3 x 32 MM P.N. 20E-418.1 Power Supply 1 Fuse:1.5 Amp 6.3 x 32 MM P.N. 20E-418 Fuse data and component location Hall Effect Sensor P.N. 30E-500M Bowl Lift Servo Motor (If equipped) P.N. 100N-86.
Models W30, W40, W40P, W60,W60P Bowl adjustments W30 = 6 3/8” W40 = 6 3/8” W60 = 7” 14.
Bowl adjustments Models W80, W100, W150N W80 = 9 1/8” W100 = 11 5/8” W150 = 11 7/8” 15.
Lubrication White Lithium Grease (IE Lubriplate ) Nye Fluorocarbon Gel 868VH Order from authorized service agent Part number: WHITE GREASE 16.
Belt adjustments 17 NEVER move the base for motor ( R )(in the oblong holes) , this is a factory setting and is NOT used to tighten the belts.If the entire unit is to be exchanged, reference the below table. Models W30-W40(P) Distance (B) 11 1/2 inches Models W60-W150 Distance (B) 12 1/4 inches 1.
Belt Exchange 18 1. Loosen Bolt (J) and remove washers (H). 2 2. Remove cotterpin (T) and dowel pin (E) from servo linkage. 2 . 3. Remove vari drive belt (A) from pulleys. 2 4. Remove Hall Effect sensor (X) from the rear of the computer. 3 5. Loosen bolts (D) and remove the front v-belts (C) by tilting the center pul .
Belt Exchange 19.
Adjustment of low and high speed microswitches. 20.
Adjustment of low and high speed microswitches. 21.
Speed Servo System Figure Number Description W30, W40 , W40P W80, W100 , W150 1..........................Sensor..........................30E-500M.........................30E-500M 2..........................Bolt M6.................. ......STA 5432.....
Speed Servo System 23.
Power Supply Figure Number Description All Models 1..........................Transformer..............................................................60E-430 2..........................Filter............................................................
Power Supply 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 10 25.
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Power Supply Wiring Diagram 1.5 Amp 28.
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