Evco Vcolor 229 Series User manual

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Vcolor 229/249 series
Electronic controllers with 5” or 7” TFT graphic display for
cabinets, counters and temperature and humidity cold rooms
WARNING
Make sure you read and fully
understand the user manual
before using this device.
Non-observance of these
instructions will result in death
or serious injury.

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CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 7
SAFETY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PRODUCT 8
1. INTRODUCTION 9
1.1 Description 9
1.2 Available models 9
1.3 Features 9
1.4 Accessories 10
2. TECHNICAL DATA 11
2.1 Technical specications 11
2.1.1 User interface 11
2.1.2 Base board 11
2.2 I/O specications 12
2.2.1 Base board 12
3. MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 13
3.1 Before you start 13
3.2 Information concerning installation and the surrounding environment 13
3.3 Front-mounting model dimensions 14
3.3.1 Vcolor 229/249 M user interface 14
3.3.2 Vcolor 229/249 L user interface 14
3.4 From behind panel mounting model dimensions 15
3.4.1 Vcolor 229/249 M user interface 15
3.4.2 Vcolor 229/249 L user interface 15
3.5 Vcolor 229/249 installation 16
3.5.1 Wall mounting 16
3.5.2 From behind panel mounting 17
3.6 Base power board installation 19
3.7 Minimum installation distances 19
3.7.1 Vcolor 229/249 M/L user interface 19
3.7.2 Base board 19
4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 20
4.1 Wiring best practices 20
4.1.1 Wiring guidelines 20
4.1.2 Guidelines for screw terminals 21
4.1.3 Permitted cable lengths 21
4.2 Wiring diagram 21
4.2.1 Vcolor 229/249 M user interface 21
4.2.2 Vcolor 229/249 L user interface 22
4.2.3 Vcolor 229 M/L base board 23
4.2.4 Vcolor 249 M/L base board 24

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5. USER INTERFACE 25
5.1 Interface 25
5.2 Icons 25
5.3 Touch keys 26
5.4 Using the controller 26
5.4.1 Controller ON/OFF 26
5.4.2 Screensaver 27
5.4.3 Accessing and using the menu 27
5.5 HISTORICAL DATA 28
5.6 Door lock/unlock 29
5.7 General settings 30
5.7.1 Change Date and Time 30
5.7.2 Change language 31
5.7.3 Assign a name to the unit 31
5.7.4 Delete favourite foods to store 32
5.7.5 Welcome page 32
5.8 Change evaporator fan speed 32
5.9 Energy saving / Eco mode 33
5.10 Cabinet light 34
5.11 Manual defrost 34
5.12 Foods to store (pre-set and favourites) 36
5.12.1 OEM group 36
5.12.2 USER group 36
5.13 Alarms 37
5.13.1 Active alarm list 38
5.13.2 Delete alarm log 39
5.14 Special cycles 39
5.14.1 Cooling 39
5.14.2 Continuous cycle 41
5.14.3 Sanitising 42
5.14.4 Thawing 43
5.15 Temperature chart 44
5.16 Service 45
5.16.1 Login 45
5.16.2 I/O status 45
5.16.3 Battery status 45
5.17 Parameter management 46
5.17.1 Parameter settings 46
5.17.2 Restore parameters 46

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5.18 Advanced functions 47
5.18.1 Output test 47
5.18.2 Test cycle 47
6. DEFROSTING 49
6.1 Introduction 49
6.1.1 Operating conditions 49
6.1.2 Dripping interval 49
6.2 Standard defrost 50
6.2.1 Electric heater defrost 50
6.2.2 Cycle inversion (hot gas) defrost 51
6.2.3 Defrost on compressor stoppage 53
7. REGULATORS 54
7.1 Hot/cold temperature 54
7.1.1 Operation 54
7.2 Hot/Cold temperature with neutral zone 55
7.2.1 Operation 55
7.3 Humidity 55
7.3.1 Operation 56
7.4 Humidity with neutral zone 56
7.4.1 Operation 56
7.4.2 Humidication management 56
7.4.3 Dehumidication management 57
7.5 Compressor 57
7.5.1 Operating diagrams 58
7.5.2 Variable speed compressor 59
7.6 Evaporator fans 59
7.6.1 Regulator operation 59
7.6.2 Operating modes 59
7.6.3 Operation during a defrost 60
7.6.4 Evaporator fan operation during dripping 60
7.7 Condenser fans 60
7.7.1 Operation 60
7.8 Energy Saving / ECO 61
7.8.1 Operation 61
7.9 Heaters 62
7.10 STEAM GENERATOR OUTPUT 62
7.11 HUMIDIFIER OUTPUT 62
7.11.1 Humidier output management without transducer 62
7.11.2 Humidier output management with transducer and isothermal humidier 62
7.11.3 Humidier output management with transducer and adiabatic humidier 62

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7.12 Alarm output management 62
7.13 Door frame resistor management 62
7.14 Standby/On output management 62
7.15 Cabinet light management 62
7.16 Door lock management 62
8. PARAMETERS 63
8.1 Table of conguration parameters 63
9. DIAGNOSTICS 72
9.1 Table of alarms 72

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Liability and residual risks
EVCO assumes no liability for any damage caused by the following (by way of example; this is not an exhaustive list):
• Installation/useforpurposesotherthanthosespeciedand,inparticular,notadheringtothesafetyprovisionssetout
by current regulations in the country in which the product is installed and/or contained in this manual;
• Useinappliancesthatdonotguaranteesufcientprotectionagainstelectricshocks,wateranddustwithinthe
installation conditions created;
• Useinappliancesthatallowaccesstohazardouspartswithouttheuseofakeyedortooledlockingmechanismwhen
accessing the instrument;
• Tampering and/or modifying the product;
• Installation/use in appliances which do not comply with current regulations in the country in which the product is installed.
The customer/manufacturer is responsible for ensuring their machine complies with these regulations.
EVCO’s responsibility is limited to the correct and professional use of the product in accordance with regulations and the
instructions contained in this manual and other product support documents.
TocomplywithEMCstandards,observealltheelectricalconnectioninstructions.Asitdependsonthewiringconfigurationas
wellastheloadandtheinstallationtype,compliancemustbeverifiedforthefinalmachineasspecifiedbytherelevantproduct
standard.
Disclaimer
This document is the exclusive property of EVCO. It contains a general description and/or a description of the technical
specifications for the services offered by the products listed herein. This document should not be used to determine the
suitability or reliability of these products in relation to specific user applications. Each user or integration specialist should
conducttheirowncompleteandappropriateriskanalysis,inadditiontocarryingoutaproductevaluationandtestinrelationto
its specific application or use. Users can send us comments and suggestions on how to improve or correct this publication.
Neither EVCO nor any of its associates or subsidiaries shall be held responsible or liable for improper use of the information
contained herein.
EVCOhasapolicyofcontinuousdevelopment;therefore,EVCOreservestherighttomakechangesandimprovementstoany
product described in this document without prior notice.
The images in this document and other documentation supplied with the product are provided for illustrative purposes only and
may differ from the product itself.
The technical data in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
Terms and Conditions of use
Permitted use
Thedevicemustbeinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructionsprovidedand,inparticular,hazardousliveparts
must not be accessible under normal conditions.
The device must be suitably protected from water and dust with regard to its application and must also only be accessible with
the aid of a tool (with the exception of the front panel).
Only qualified personnel may install the product or perform technical support procedures on it.
The customer must only use the product as described in the documentation relating to that product.
Prohibited use
Anyuseotherthanthosedescribedinthe"Permitted use"sectionandintheproductsupportdocumentationisprohibited.
Disposal
The device must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations regarding the collection of electrical and
electronic appliances.
Consider the environment
Thecompanyworkstowardsprotectingtheenvironment,whiletakingaccountofcustomerrequirements,
technological innovations in terms of materials and the expectations of the community to which we belong. EVCO
placesgreatimportanceonrespectingtheenvironment,encouragingallassociatestobecomeinvolvedwithcompany
valuesandguaranteeingsafe,healthyandfunctionalworkingconditionsandworkplaces.
Please consider the environment before printing this document.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this document carefully before installation; study all the warnings before using the device. Only use the device in
accordance with the methods described in this document. The following safety messages may be repeated several times in
thedocument,toprovideinformationregardingpotentialhazardsortoattractattentiontoinformationwhichmaybeusefulin
explaining or clarifying a procedure.
Thissymbolisusedtoindicateariskofelectricshock.
Itisasafetyindicationandassuch,shouldbeobservedtoavoidpotentialaccidentsorfatalities.
Thissymbolisusedtoindicateariskofseriouspersonalinjury.
Itisasafetyindicationandassuch,shouldbeobservedtoavoidpotentialaccidentsorfatalities.
DANGER
DANGER indicatesasituationofimminentdangerwhich,ifnotavoided,will lead to death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicatesasituationofimminentdangerwhich,ifnotavoided,may lead to death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituationwhich,ifnotavoided,could cause minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a situation not related to physical injuries but which ,ifnotavoided, could damage the equipment.
NOTE:Themaintenance,repair,installationanduseofelectricalequipmentmustonlybeentrustedtoqualifiedpersonnel.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Only suitably trained and experienced personnel capable of understanding the content of this manual and all documentation
regardingtheproductareauthorisedtoworkonandwiththisequipment.Furthermore,thepersonnelmusthavecompleted
coursesinsafetyandmustbeabletorecogniseandpreventtheimplieddangers.Thepersonnelmusthavesuitabletraining,
knowledgeandexperienceatatechnicallevel,andbecapableofanticipatinganddetectingpotentialriskscausedbyusing
theproduct,aswellaschangingthesettingsandmodifyingthemechanical,electricandelectronicequipmentfortheentire
systeminwhichtheproductisused.Allpersonnelworkingonandwiththeproductmustbeentirelyfamiliarwiththerelevant
standardsanddirectives,aswellassafetyregulations.

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SAFETY INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PRODUCT
Beforecarryingoutanyworkontheequipment,readtheseinstructionscarefully,makingsureyouunderstandeverything.
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ELECTRIC ARC
• Only use electrically insulated measuring devices and equipment.
• Do not install the equipment while the power supply is connected.
• Cutoffthepowersupplytoallequipment,includinganyconnecteddevices,beforeinstalling/uninstallingthedevice.
• AlwaysuseaproperlycalibratedVoltmetertomakesurethesystemispoweredoff.
• Do not touch the unshielded components or the terminals while they are live.
• Donotopen,disassemble,repairormodifytheproduct.
• Do not expose the equipment to liquids or chemicals.
• Before applying voltage to the equipment:
• Makesureallprotectiveelements,suchascovers,hatchesandgrilles,arefittedand/orclosed.
• Checkallwiringconnections.
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE
• Do not use the device with loads greater than those indicated in the technical data section.
• Do not exceed the temperature and humidity ranges indicated in the technical data section.
• Usetherequiredsafetyinterlocks(fusesand/ormagnetothermalswitches)ofasuitablesize.
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR MALFUNCTIONING OF THE EQUIPMENT
Do not use damaged products or accessories.
Thisdevicewasdesignedtooperateinnon-hazardousenvironments,excludingapplicationsthatgenerate,orcouldpotentially
generate,hazardousatmospheres.Onlyinstallthisdeviceinareasandforapplicationswhicharereliablyfreefromhazardous
atmospheres.
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION
• Onlyinstallandusethisdeviceinsitesthatarenotatrisk.
• Donotinstallorusethisdeviceinapplicationswhicharecapableofgeneratinghazardousatmospheres,suchas
applications that use flammable refrigerants.
WARNING
MALFUNCTIONING OF THE EQUIPMENT
• Perform the wiringcarefully,incompliancewithelectromagneticcompatibilityrequirements.
• Makesurethewiringiscorrectforitsapplication.
• Use shielded cables for all I/O signal and communication cables.
• Minimisethelengthoftheconnectionsasmuchaspossible,toavoidwindingthecablesaroundelectricallyconnectedparts.
• Thesignal(digitalandanalogueinputs,communicationandcorrespondingpowersupplies)andpowercablesforthedevice
must be routed separately.
• Beforeapplyingthepowersupply,checkallthewiringconnections.
• Usethenecessarysafetyinterlockswherevertheriskofinjurytopersonneland/orequipmentdamageexists.
• Installandusethisdeviceinacabinetofasuitableclassfortheintendedenvironment,protectedbyakeyedlocking
mechanism or other suitable instruments.
• Intermsofconnectionandthefusesusedinthecircuitsforthepowersupplyandoutputlines,observelocalandnational
regulatory requirements relating to the nominal current and voltage for the equipment in use.
• Do not use this equipment for machine functions that are critical to safety.
• Donotdisassemble,repairormodifytheequipment.
• Do not connect wires to unused terminalsand/orterminalsmarkedwiththetext“Noconnection”(“N.C.”).

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1.1 DESCRIPTION
Vcolor 229/249 M/L controllers are the EVCO solution designed for the full management of LT or NT (Low temperature or
Normal temperature) refrigerated cabinets and for temperature/humidity cabinets.
Vcolor 229/249 M/L controllers consist of:
• Base power board;
• User display interface.
TheuserinterfaceconsistsofacolourTFTgraphicdisplayfeaturingcapacitivetouchscreentechnology,availableintwosizes
with horizontal alignment:
• 5”touchscreenTFTdisplay;
• 7”touchscreenTFTdisplay.
Dependingonthemachineconguration,humiditymanagementcanalsobeintegratedusingstandardtransducersata4...20
mAcurrentor,alternatively,adedicatedEVCOtemperature+humidityprobe(see"1.4 Accessories" on page 10).
The innovative Vcolor 229/249 M/L programmable platform allows the customer fully independent management of the
following:
• Controller graphics customisation;
• Foodmenumanagement(byaddinghigh-qualityphotos);
• The addition of other languages other than those made available by EVCO.
1.2 AVAILABLE MODELS
The Vcolor 229/249 M/L series includes 4 controllers:
• Vcolor 229 M-Controllerforrefrigeratedcabinetswitha5"displayandPWMoutput;
• Vcolor 229 L -Controllerforrefrigeratedcabinetswitha7"displayandPWMoutput;
• Vcolor 249 M-Controllerforrefrigeratedcabinetswitha5"displayand0...10Voutput;
• Vcolor 249 L -Controllerforrefrigeratedcabinetswitha7"displayand0...10Voutput;
1.3 FEATURES
The main features of the Vcolor 229/249 M/L series are:
• 5analogueinputs,ofwhich:
• 3analogueinputsfortemperature(PTC/NTC/Pt1000);
• 1analogueinputforhumidityprobeEVHTP520;
• 1analogueinputforhumidityprobe4...20mA;
• 4 volt-free digital inputs;
• 9 non-sealed relay outputs (also available in HC sealed version on request);
• Digitaloutputexpansiondevicealsoavailableonrequest,forafurther4non-sealedrelayoutputs;
• 1PWMoutput(Vcolor 229 M/L only);
• 10...10Voutput(Vcolor 249 M/L only);
• 1RS-485MODBUSRTUserialport;
• 1USB-Aport;
• EPoCA-compatible;
NOTE:forfurtherinformationregardinginputandoutputspecifications,pleaserefertoparagraph"2.1 Technical
specifications" on page 11 .
1. INTRODUCTION

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1.4 ACCESSORIES
The Vcolor 229/249 M/L range is supplemented with the following accessories:
Type P/n Description
--- NTC/PTC/Pt1000temperatureprobes
EVHTP520 NTC temperature/humidity probe
EVHP523 Humidityprobe4...20mA
EVIF25SWX EVlinkingRS-48/Wi-Fimodule
EVDFAN1 EvaporatorfanPWMmodule
--- CJAV55 Kit for removable terminals on the power base