American Panel Walk-in Monitoring System 200 User manual

REV.1/18/16
Cooler is Better!TM
Walk-in Monitoring
System 200
Used in UL Listed Door Panel Assemblies
American Panel Corporation
5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you, and congratulations on your purchase of an American Panel Walk-in Monitoring System 200. We
take great pride in engineering and manufacturing each of our products. With the goal of providing the highest
accuracy and quality possible, our state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control facility enables us to
continually explore new technologies so that we can provide you with the finest equipment in the industry.
Because of our commitment to your satisfaction, we have developed this Owner’s Manual to guide you through
the complete installation process, and to help you maintain your equipment properly. Familiarization and
compliance with this manual will ensure you years of trouble-free operation.
On occasion situations can arise and will require the help of the factory, whether it be technical information,
service or replacement of parts. We have a highly trained Customer Service and Parts Department available to
help when these situations arise. We also offer a national network of service agencies that may be contacted for
warranty and out-of-warranty service.
When contacting the factory, please refer to the equipment serial number which can be located on the
identification plate positioned on the interior of the door frame.
Thank you once again for your purchase of American Panel equipment.
“Our reputation rests on the steadfast pursuit of your satisfaction”.
American Panel Corporation
5800 S.E. 78th Street, Ocala, Florida 34472-3412
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
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Index
1.INTRODUCTIONANDFEATURES.................................................................................................................................................4
1.1.TEMPERATUREMONITORINGANDALARMS...............................................................................................................................................4
1.2.DOORFRAMEHEATERTEMPERATURECONTROLANDMONITORING..............................................................................................................4
1.3.HACCPCOMPLIANTDATALOGGERANDTHEPCCOMMUNICATIONPROTOCOLANDSOFTWARE........................................................................5
1.4.ELECTRONICALLYCONTROLLEDLIGHTSWITCHANDAUTOMATICLIGHTOFF....................................................................................................5
2.CONTROLLER.............................................................................................................................................................................6
3.PARAMETERPROGRAMMING....................................................................................................................................................7
4.CHANGETHEACCESSCODE......................................................................................................................................................12
5.TECHNICIANMENU(CELSIUS/FAHRENHEITUNITSELECTION,TEMPERATUREPROBEOFFSET,PCCONNECTIONSETTINGS,
HACCPDATARECORDINGSETTINGS)...........................................................................................................................................14
6.RESTORETHEDEFAULTSETTINGS............................................................................................................................................17
7.OPERATINGWIMS200.............................................................................................................................................................18
7.1.TURNONTHECONTROLLER.................................................................................................................................................................18
7.2.READTHEWALK‐INAIRTEMPERATUREANDTHECURRENTTIME...............................................................................................................18
7.3.DISPLAYTHECURRENTDATEANDTIME.................................................................................................................................................18
7.4.DISPLAYTHEDOORFRAMEHEATERTEMPERATURE..................................................................................................................................18
7.5.OPERATETHELIGHTSWITCH................................................................................................................................................................19
7.6.HIGHALARM....................................................................................................................................................................................19
7.7.LOWALARM.....................................................................................................................................................................................19
7.8.PANICBUTTON(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................................19
7.9.DOORSWITCH...................................................................................................................................................................................19
8.HACCPDATADOWNLOADVIASD/MMC..................................................................................................................................20
8.1.CLEARTHEEVENTSMEMORY...............................................................................................................................................................22
9.ERRORMESSAGES...................................................................................................................................................................23
9.1.TEMPERATUREPROBEFAILUREMESSAGES.............................................................................................................................................23
9.2.POWERFAILUREMESSAGE..................................................................................................................................................................24
9.3.SDCARDOPERATIONERRORMESSAGE.................................................................................................................................................24
10.BATTERIES.............................................................................................................................................................................25
10.1.CONNECTTHEBATTERYPACK............................................................................................................................................................25
10.2.REPLACETHEBATTERIES...................................................................................................................................................................25
11.PCCONNECTIONKITANDSOFTWARE(OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................26
11.1.PACKAGECONTENT..........................................................................................................................................................................26
11.2.CONNECTWIMS200TOYOURPC....................................................................................................................................................26
11.3.PCCONNECTIONFORTWOORMORECONTROLLERS.............................................................................................................................27
11.4.COMMUNICATIONSOFTWARECPX‐200..............................................................................................................................................28
11.4.1.SpecialOperationMenu......................................................................................................................................................28
11.4.2.PanelOperationMenu........................................................................................................................................................29
11.5.PCCONNECTIONTROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................................................................30
11.5.1.BlankDisplay.......................................................................................................................................................................30
12.FIELDWIRING........................................................................................................................................................................31
13.ELECTRICALDIAGRAM...........................................................................................................................................................32
13.1.WIRINGDIAGRAM...........................................................................................................................................................................32
13.2.PCCONNECTIONWIRINGDIAGRAM....................................................................................................................................................36
14.APPENDIX1AIRTEMPERATUREPROBEOFFSET.....................................................................................................................37

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1. Introduction and Features
WALK-IN MONITORING SYSTEM 200 (WIMS 200) was designed by American Panel Corporation to
address multiple issues regarding walk-in units and to incorporate the functionalities of various walk-in door
devices in a single, flexible, reliable, and user friendly controller.
WIMS 200 features:
Walk-in Temperature Monitoring
Walk-in Temperature Alarms
External Alarm Output With Direct 115VAC, Up To 150W
Door Frame Heater Temperature Controlling
Door Frame Heater Temperature Monitoring
Real Time Clock And Date With Backup Battery And Automatic Recharge Function
Communication Protocol With Software For PC Connection (Optional)
SD/MMC Card With USB Adapter
HACCP Compliant Data Logger
Electronically Controlled Light Switch With Light On/Off Indicator
Automatic Light Off
External Switch Connection For CAL-OSHA Back-To-Back Light Control (Optional)
Multi-Way (3 Or 4 Ways) Light Control (Optional)
Panic Button (Optional)
Door Switch
Celsius Or Fahrenheit Temperature Selection
1.1. Temperature Monitoring and Alarms
To efficiently monitor the walk-in air temperature, WIMS 200 is equipped with a highly accurate temperature
probe mounted inside the walk-in. The temperature readings are displayed on an ultra bright dot matrix LED
display.
The controller alarm system is comprised of a high and low temperature alarm with built in trigger delay to
allow small temperature fluctuations (occurring in daily walk-in operations such as door openings, door
closings, and evaporator defrost cycles) without triggering the alarms. The alarm’s set points and delay times
are fully programmable to the user’s needs.
In case the air temperature inside the walk-in is reaching an alarm condition, WIMS 200 uses visual and audible
alert methods. In addition to the integrated buzzer and alarm display message, the controller has a
120V/60Hz/150W output for additional external alarm devices (optional).
1.2. Door Frame Heater Temperature Control and Monitoring
Door frame heater control and monitoring is done by two different methods that work in conjunction to save
energy and to maintain the door frame heater temperature within a preset range.
A temperature probe is mounted on the door frame heater wire to accurately monitor its temperature. Viewing
the door frame heater temperature is as easy as pressing a button.

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1.3. HACCP Compliant Data Logger and the PC Communication Protocol and Software
American Panel Corporation understands the benefits and the importance of a complete HACCP system. That is
why we designed WIMS 200 to incorporate a complete Critical Temperature Control Points monitoring system.
WIMS 200 records the temperature inside the walk-in at preset time intervals. Also, it records the occurrence of
critical events such as air alarms, panic alarms, and power failures together with the date and time of the
occurrence. When needed, this data can be viewed and printed from a computer via the communication protocol
or the provided SD card and USB adapter. The HACCP system is backed-up by a self-rechargeable battery
system and a real time clock.
In the event of a power failure, WIMS 200 will display a power failure message that alternates with the common
readings (air temperature and time). It will continue to record the events until the battery is depleted,
approximately four more hours.
The PC connection interface was designed to allow the user to monitor and control the WIMS 200 from the
convenience of the office computer. The software’s interface emulates the control panel.
1.4. Electronically Controlled Light Switch and Automatic Light Off
The flexibility of WIMS 200 allows the user to operate the light from multiple locations such as multiple doors.
The integrated light button is equipped with two LED lights to display the ON/OFF status of the light and also
to indicate the button location in the dark.
The Automatic Light Off feature of WIMS 200 enables the user to save energy. The amount of time the light
will stay on can be set from 1 minute to 60 minutes, or it can be set for manual shut off.
Back-to-back and multi-way light controls are provided as optional features.

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2. Controller

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3. Parameter Programming
All American Panel Corporation walk-in monitoring systems are programmed at the factory. The settings in this
manual are considered default for WIMS 200 and were established to suit generic walk-in operating
environments. However, the customer may change any of these settings as required.
Note: During the programming steps, any delay longer than one minute before pushing the next button will
cause the controller to revert to the “OFF” state. To avoid this, the following instructions should be carefully
reviewed and the desired settings should be determined before proceeding. If the controller goes to the “OFF”
state, the programming mode will have to be restarted.
Note: During programming, pressing and holding the UP or DOWN button will increase the programming
speed.
The instructions below contain screens with the exact messages displayed by the controller during the
programming procedure. Follow the notes located to the left of these screens.
Before entering the programming mode, the controller has to be in the “OFF”
state.
If it is not, press and hold for five seconds.
The display will show:
To enter the programming mode, press and hold for five seconds.
The display will show:
Enter The Access Code
To enter the default access code, press the following buttons in order: .
When finished, press .
Note: If the code entered is not correct, the controller will display the error message and switch back to the
previous screen.
Note: The access code is a safety feature that limits the access to the programming mode and therefore will
prevent unauthorized personnel from tampering with the settings.
The display will show:
After entering the code successfully, the controller will ask you if you want to
change the code. To leave it unchanged, press .

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The display will show:
Battery Charge
Press or to set the flashing value to “Y” (Yes) to enable the
battery charging feature.
Press when done.
Next, WIMS 200 will check the battery and display the message on the right for a
few seconds.
Once the controller detects the batteries, it will prompt you for the time settings.
Note: If the battery charge function is disabled, the “Batt.” message will not be displayed.
The display will show:
Real Time Clock Settings
Press or to set the flashing value to “Y” (Yes) if you wish to
enable the real time clock. If real time clock is enabled, the time will be displayed
during normal operation.
Press when done.
The display will show:
Press or to change the flashing value to current year.
Press when done.
The display will show:
Press or to change the flashing value to current month.
Press when done.

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The display will show:
Press or to change the flashing value to current day.
Press when done.
The display will show:
Press or to change the flashing value to current time in one
minute increments.
Press and hold or to change to current time in thirty minute
increments.
Press when done.
(12:00 AM)
(12:00 PM)
The display will show:
Door Frame Heater Settings
This function will turn the door frame heater on (“Y”) or off (“N”).
By default, the door frame heater is set to on. If you wish to turn the door frame heater off, change the
flashing value from “Y” to “N”(off) by pressing or .
Press when done.
Note: If you set the flashing value to “N”, door frame heater off, the controller will skip to alarm settings. In
case the flashing value is set to “Y”, door frame heater on, the controller will guide you thru door frame
heater settings.
The display will show:
This function will display the walk-in temperature which will determine when the
door frame heater will start.
Set the air temperature inside the walk-in at which the door frame heater will
start. To do so press to increase or to decrease the flashing
value representing the air temperature.
Press when done.

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The display will show:
This function will set the door frame heater temperature.
Press or to change the door frame heater temperature (the
flashing value).
Once the door frame heater temperature reaches this setting, it will stay close to
the set point, according to the factory set differential.
Note: Set the door frame heater temperature between 750F and 1200F.
Press when done.
(Default value for coolers)
(Default value for freezers)
The display will show:
Press or to set the percentage (flashing value) of the 4 minute
cycle which the door frame heater will stay on. The remaining time left of the 4
minute cycle the door frame heater will be off. This cycle will repeat for as long
as the controller is on.
See the examples below.
(Default value for coolers)
(Default value for freezers)
Ex1: If the flashing value is set 75%, the door frame heater will run for 3 minutes and it will be off for 1
minute. This cycle will repeat for as long as the controller is on.
Ex2: If the flashing value is set to 100%, the door frame heater will run continuously.
Ex3: If the flashing value is set to 0%, the door frame heater will not run at all.
Ex4: If the flashing value is set to 50%, the door frame heater will run for 2 minutes and it will be off for 2
minutes. The cycle will repeat for as long as the controller will be on.
Note: Do not set door frame heater percent to 0% unless you want to turn the door frame heater off.
Press when done.
The display will show:
Alarm Settings
Set the high air alarm. To do so, press or to change the flashing
value representing degrees Fahrenheit. If the air temperature goes above this set
point, the alarm will go off.
Press when done.
(Default value for coolers)
(Default value for freezers)