Evco Vcolor 579 User guide

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Vcolor 579/589
Controllers for aging and/or meat dry-aging cabinets
and rooms with customised graphic skin
E GLISH
I STALLER MA UAL ver. 1.0
CODE 144VC579E104

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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.
Disposal
The device must be disposed of according to local regulations governing the collection of electrical and electronic equipment.

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................... 4
1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Models available and main features 5
2 MEASUREMENTS AND INSTALLATION ..................... 8
2.1 Format features 8
2.2 Control module measurements and installation 8
2.3 User interface measurements 8
2.4 User interface installation 9
2.5 EVC20P52N9XXX10 – EVC20P52N9XXX12 expansion
module measurements and installation 10
2. Installation precautions 10
3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .................................. 11
3.1 Vcolor 579/589 M electrical connection 11
3.2 Vcolor 579/589 L electrical connection 12
3.3 Precautions for electrical connection 13
4 AGING AND/OR MEAT DRY-AGING OPERATION ..... 14
4.1 Initial information 14
5 FIRST-TIME USE ................................................ 14
5.1 Operating modes 14
5.2 Operating the device 14
NAVIGATION ..................................................... 1
.1 Initial information 1
.2 Stand-by screen 1
.2.1 Meat dry-aging configuration 1
.2.2 Aging configuration 1
.2.3 Combined configuration 1
.3 Cycle run screen 17
.3.1 Regulator status icons 17
.3.2 Function keys 18
.4 Screen saver 18
.5 Settings screen 18
.5.1 Switch-off 19
.5.2 Manual defrost19
.5.3 Alarms 19
.5.4 Internal values 20
.5.5 Counters 20
.5. General settings 20
.5.7 Service 21
.5.8 Advanced 22
. User management 23
7 MAIN FUNCTIONS .............................................. 24
7.1 Meat dry-aging cycle 24
7.2 Aging cycle 25
7.2.1 Selecting, changing and starting up a recipe 25
7.2.2 Adding/Removing a phase 27
7.3 Special functions 27
7.3.1 Air exchange management 28
7.3.2 Management of product rest intervals 29
7.3.3 Management of smoking cycles 29
7.3.4 Management of sanitation cycles 29
7.4 Recipe book 29
8 REGULATIONS ................................................... 31
8.1 Temperature regulation 31
8.1.1 Generating cooling 31
8.1.2 Generating heat 31
8.2 Humidity regulation 31
8.2.1 Humidification management 31
8.2.2 Dehumidification management 32
9 LOAD MANAGEMENT ........................................... 33
9.1 ON-OFF / variable speed compressor management 33
9.2 Pump-down management 33
9.3 Evaporator fan management 33
9.3.1 EVDFAN1 module management (only for the Vcolor
579 version with PWM): 34
9.3.2 Management by EVCO inverter 34
9.4 Defrost management 34
9.5 Heater management 34
9. Steam generator output management 34
9.7 Humidifier output management 35
9.7.1 Humidifier output management without a probe 35
9.7.2 Humidifier output management with a probe (with
E =0) 35
9.7.3 Humidifier output management with a probe (with E =
1) 35
9.8 Dehumidification management 35
9.8.1 Extractor fan/dehumidifier management 35
9.8.2 Management by activating the refrigeration plant 35
9.9 Condenser fan management 3
9.10 Cabinet light management 3
9.11 On/Stand-by output management 3
9.12 Output testing 3
9.13 Testing cycle 3
10 CONNECTIVITY .................................................. 38
10.1 Initial information 38
10.2 EPoCA cloud platform 39
11 USB PORT MANAGEMENT .................................... 40
11.1 Available functions 40
12 ALARMS ............................................................ 41
12.1 Active alarms 41
12.2 List of alarms 42
13 PARAMETERS..................................................... 45
14 ACCESSORIES ................................................... 55
14.1 4 relay expansion 55
14.2 Phase cutting speed regulator 55
14.3 EVCO Inverter 55
14.4 Safety transformer 5
14.5 Non-optoisolated RS-485/USB serial interface 5
14. USB plug for panel installation 5
14.7 Connecting cables 5
14.8 4GB USB flash drive 5
14.9 EVlinking Wi-Fi RS-485 module 57
14.10 IoT EV3 Web gateway 57
14.11 Humidity transducer 4÷20 mA 57
15 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 58
15.1 Technical data 58

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1I TRODUCTIO
1.1 Introduction
The Vcolor 579/589 controller for aging and/or meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms has 3 analogue inputs for temperature, 1 analogue
input for 4… 20 mA humidity transducers (which can also be used to read pH), 9 fully configurable digital outputs (which can be expanded
to 13) and 1 modulating output which gives control of up to ten evaporator fan speeds. The evaporator fan can also be modulated using
an EVCO inverter. In the Vcolor589 models, the modulating output can also be set to control variable speed compressors.
By configuring a single parameter, the controller can be programmed to manage the aging process only, meat dry-aging only or both.
Intuitive user interfaces with nine pre-set food categories can be personalised to meet users’ needs, making the controller both versatile
and easy to use. Users can access a total of 30 meat dry-aging and aging programmes (each of the aging programmes has 30 sequential
phases whose duration, temperature, humidity and ventilation can be fully configured). The controller also has manual preservation
cycles, automatic air exchange and pause/work cycles and optional sanitation cycles (using UV lamps or ozone) and product smoking
cycles which can be managed either automatically or manually.
The controller’s innovative programmable platform gives manufacturers the freedom to personalise the graphic skin and programmes
and add new languages. All they have to do is compile an ODS file and upload it using a flash drive to the USB port on the user interface.
Users can save up to 30 programmes.
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 enables alternative or parallel control through MODBUS TCP). For more details, compare all the connectivity
options in the Technical Data table and consult the Management and Monitoring Products/Systems and the Connectivity Products/Devices
sections of our website.
The controller has an open frame board and a remote user interface which consists of a 5-inch (M) or 7-inch (L) capacitive TFT touch-
screen graphic display in glass which is installed horizontally. The user interface can be semi-recessed into the front or installed flush
with the panel, fitting in perfectly with the design of the unit.

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1.2 Models available and main features
The table below shows the main features of the models available.
MAI FEATURES
KITS OPTIO S
Vcolor 579 M & L
with PWM output
Vcolor 589 M & L
with 0-10 V
output
I/O expansion
module
Speed
regulator Inverter
EVC20P52 9XXX12*
EVDFA 1
(for 579
models only)
Compact,
Slim and
Slim Power
Power supply
Control module 115...230 Vac 115...230 Vac
User interface
Powered by the
control module (M
version) or an
external
transformer 12
Vac/20 VA (L
version)
Powered by the
control module (M
version) or an
external
transformer 12
Vac/20 VA (L
version)
Optional modules 115...230 Vac 230 Vac 230 Vac
Analogue inputs
Cabinet probe (PTC/NTC) • •
Evaporator probe (PTC/NTC) • •
Condenser probe (PTC/NTC) • •
4-20 mA humidity transducer
(hereinafter referred to as “probe”) • •
Digital inputs (for O/ C
contact)
Door switch • •
Configurable multi-purpose 1
(default compressor thermal switch
alarm)
• •
Configurable multi-purpose 2
(default high pressure alarm) • •
Configurable multi-purpose 3
(default low pressure alarm) • •
Modulating output
Can be configured as 0-10 V to
modulate the evaporator fan or as
frequency for variable speed
compressor
•
Can be configured as PWM for
EVDFAN1 speed regulator
(evaporator fan)
•

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Vcolor 579 M & L
with PWM output
Vcolor 589 M & L
with 0-10 V
output
I/O expansion
module
Speed
regulator Inverter
EVC20P52 9XXX12*
EVDFA 1
(for 579
models only)
Compact,
Slim and
Slim Power
Digital outputs (sealed relays A
res. @ 250 Vac)
Configurable K1 (default
compressor) 1 A 1 A
Configurable K2 (default light) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K3 (default humidifier) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K4 (default air
exchange) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K5 (default heater) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K (default alarm) 1 A 1 A
Configurable K7 (default condenser
fans) 1 A 1 A
Configurable K8 (default pump-
down) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K9 (default defrost) 8 A 8 A
Configurable K10 (default
sanitation) 30 A
Configurable K11 (default smoking) 1 A
Configurable K12 (default steam
generator) 8 A
Configurable K13 (default
dehumidifier) 1 A
Communications ports
RS-485 MODBUS • •
USB • •
Connectivity
RS-485 MODBUS RTU (built-in) • •
Wi-Fi EPoCA/MODBUS TCP (optional
through the EVlinking Wi-Fi module
powered by controller)
• •
Ethernet EPoCA/MODBUS TCP
(optional through EV3 Web
gateway)
• •

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MAI FEATURES
KITS OPTIO S
Vcolor 579 M & L
with PWM output
Vcolor 589 M & L
with 0-10 V
output
I/O expansion
module
Speed
regulator Inverter
EVC20P52 9XXX12*
EVDFA 1
(for 579
models only)
Compact,
Slim and
Slim Power
Other features
Clock • •
Alarm buzzer • •
Automatic cycle management • •
Fan intensity management • • • •
Saving HACCP files • •
"Programmes" function • •
* The code refers to the I/O expansion module with HC sealed relays
For more information see section 15 “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”.
The table below lists the purchasing codes of the available models:
Purchasing codes
Models with PWM output
Vcolor 579 M (control module + 5” user interface):
EVCMC579 9EH (flush fit installation)
EVCMC579 9EFH (semi-recessed installation)
Vcolor 579 L (control module + 7” user interface):
EVCLC579 9EH (flush fit installation)
EVCLC579 9EFH (semi-recessed installation)
Models with 0-10 V output
Vcolor 589 M (control module + 5” user interface):
EVCMC589 9EH (flush fit installation)
EVCMC589 9EFH (semi-recessed installation)
Vcolor 589 L (control module + 7” user interface):
EVCLC589 9EH (flush fit installation)
EVCLC589 9EFH (semi-recessed installation)
For more models, contact the EVCO sales network.

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2MEASUREME TS A D I STALLATIO
2.1 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
horizontal operation and have capacitive colour TFT touch-screen graphic displays.
2.2 Control module measurements and installation
Installation of the control module is on a flat surface with spacers.
2.3 User interface measurements
The user interface is available in the model which is installed flush and the model which is semi-recessed into the front. The measurements
vary according to the model, as illustrated below in mm (in).
Vcolor 579/589 M interface

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Vcolor 579/589 L interface
2.4 User interface installation
Depending on the model, installation can be:
-flush, from behind the panel with threaded studs (not provided) welded to hold it in place;
-semi-recessed, from the front of the panel with spring clips to hold it in place.

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2.5 EVC20P52 9XXX10 – EVC20P52 9XXX12 expansion module measurements and
installation
The diagram below shows the measurements of the 4 relay expansion. Installation is on a flat surface with spacers.
2.6 Installation precautions
- Ensure that the working conditions for the device (operating temperature, humidity, etc.) are within the set limits. See section
15 “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”.
- Do not install the device close to heat sources (heaters, hot air ducts, etc.), equipment with a strong magnetic field (large
diffusers, etc.), in places subject to direct sunlight, rain, damp, excessive dust, mechanical vibrations or shocks.
- Any metal parts close to the control module must be far enough away so as not to compromise the safety distance.
- In compliance with safety regulations, the device must be installed properly to ensure adequate protection from contact with
electrical parts. All protective parts must be fixed in such a way as to need the aid of a tool to remove them.

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3ELECTRICAL CO ECTIO
3.1 Vcolor 579/589 M electrical connection
The diagram below shows the Vcolor 579/589 M electrical connection.
*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 11 “USB PORT MANAGEMENT”).
**The RS-485 MODBUS communications port enables connection to the Parameters Manager set-up software or to the modules for Wi-
Fi (EVlinking Wi-Fi) or Ethernet (EV3 Web) connectivity to manage the unit using the EPoCA cloud platform or MODBUS TCP systems (see
section 10 “CONNECTIVITY”).

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3.2 Vcolor 579/589 L electrical connection
The diagram below shows the Vcolor 579/589 L electrical connection.
*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 11 “USB PORT MANAGEMENT”).
**The RS-485 MODBUS communications port enables connection to the Parameters Manager set-up software or to the modules for Wi-
Fi (EVlinking Wi-Fi) or Ethernet (EV3 Web) connectivity to manage the unit using the EPoCA cloud platform or MODBUS TCP systems (see
section 10 “CONNECTIVITY”).

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3.3 Precautions for electrical connection
- Do not use electric or pneumatic screwdrivers on the terminal blocks of the device
- If the device is moved from a cold to a warm place, the humidity may cause condensation to form inside. Wait about an hour
before switching on the power.
- Make sure that the supply voltage, electrical frequency and power of the device correspond to the local power supply. See
section 15 “TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS”.
- Disconnect the device from the power supply before doing any type of maintenance.
- Locate the power cables as far away as possible from those for the signal.
- To reduce reflections on the signal transmitted along the cables connecting the user interface to the control module, it is
necessary to fit a termination resistor.
- For repairs and for further information on the device, contact the EVCO sales network.

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4AGI G A D/OR MEAT DRY-AGI G OPERATIO
4.1 Initial information
Vcolor 579/589 is a controller which, by simply setting a parameter, can be configured to manage aging cabinets and rooms (E17=0),
meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms (E17=1) or aging and meat dry-aging cabinets and rooms (E17=2).
This manual gives instructions how to use the controller, pointing out when there are differences between the three configurations.
5FIRST-TIME USE
5.1 Operating modes
The controller has the following operating modes:
- “OFF” (no power to the device);
- “STAND-BY” (the device is powered but switched off);
- “ON/HOME” (the device is powered, switched on and awaiting start-up of an aging cycle);
- “RUN” (the device is powered, switched on and running a cycle).
Terminology: “device switch-on” means going from “Stand-by” to “ON” and “device switch-off” from “ON” to “Stand-by”.
If there is a power outage, when power is restored the device will return to the mode set before the failure.
5.2 Operating the device
Follow these instructions to operate the device:
1. Install the device as shown in section 2 “MEASUREMENTS AND INSTALLATION”, taking all the precautions mentioned in
paragraph 2. “Installation precautions”.
2. Make the electrical connection as shown in section 3 “ELECTRICAL CONNECTION”, taking all the precautions mentioned in
paragraph 3.3 “Precautions for electrical connection”.
3. Connect the power supply to the device: the splash screen will appear for 10 seconds.
Once loading is complete, the device will go back to the mode it was in before being powered down, namely:
- the stand-by screen; press the central area to go to the home screen (for aging configuration) or the run screen
(for meat dry-aging configuration);
- the run screen if a cycle was running before the device was powered down.
Splash screen Stand-by screen

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To switch the device on from the stand-by screen in all configurations, press the central key.
The screens show the functions enabled, the date and the time.
If E17=2, the screen displayed depends on the cycle which is running or has been selected: if it is an aging cycle, it is the home screen
which is displayed with configuration E17=0; if it is a meat dry-aging cycle, it is the run screen displayed with configuration E17=1.
Aging home screen (E17=0)
Meat dry-aging run screen (E17=1)
To switch the device off, go to the Settings page and select Switch-off. Confirmation will be requested as shown below:
By pressing the green confirmation key, the controller will be placed in stand-by.

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6 AVIGATIO
6.1 Initial information
Navigating the menus is intuitive, based on touch technology.
-To enter into a procedure, touch the menu or the corresponding icon.
-To exit a procedure and, in general, to return to the previous level, use the keys.
-To scroll up and down a menu, use the and keys and to skip to the next page.
-To confirm the settings and/or changes, press the key.
-To start up an aging cycle, press ; the meat dry-aging cycle starts up automatically when going from the stand-by page to the
home page.
-To interrupt an aging cycle, press the key; to interrupt a meat dry-aging cycle, go to the Settings page and select SWITCH-
OFF; confirmation will be requested in both cases.
-To silence the buzzer, touch the alarm bar while it is sounding. If the buzzer sounds to indicate the end of the cycle, it will be
automatically deactivated after the number of seconds set by parameter E1 (unless it is silenced manually first).
6.2 Stand-by screen
This screen is the departure point for navigating the user interface.
6.2.1 Meat dry-aging configuration
When meat dry-aging is configured and the key is pressed, the screen comes on and the last meat dry-aging recipe carried out or
the first meat dry-aging recipe in the recipe book starts up, passing directly to the run screen.
6.2.2 Aging configuration
When aging is configured and the key is pressed, the screen comes on and selects the last cycle carried out or the first aging cycle in
the recipe book without starting it up.
6.2.3 Combined configuration
In combined configuration (meat dry-aging + aging), when the screen comes on from the stand-by page, the page to select either “meat
dry-aging” or “aging” is displayed.

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If “meat dry-aging” is selected when going from the stand-by to the home screen, the first meat dry-aging recipe in the recipe book will
run; if “aging” is selected, the home page opens and selects the first aging recipe in the recipe book.
6.3 Cycle run screen
Once a cycle has been started up (or the device has been switched on in meat dry-aging configuration), the run screen appears.
The cycle run page gives information about the activated loads (top bar), the current date and time, the current temperature and humidity
with the relative setpoints in the centre of the screen and the keys to select/manage the special functions at the bottom.
When in the aging configuration, the date of the end of the recipe, the phase in progress and the date of the end of the phase in progress
are also given.
6.3.1 Regulator status icons
While a cycle is running, the status of the principal loads is displayed as icons on the upper part of the screen. Below are their meanings:
On: compressor active; flashing: compressor start-up delay in progress
On: fans working; flashing: during an ON-OFF cycle, time OFF
On: defrost in progress; flashing: dripping time in progress
On: heating active
On: humidification in progress
On: dehumidification in progress
On: remote connection connected; flashing: remote connection disconnected
On: alarm in progress

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6.3.2 Function keys
Different keys are displayed when a cycle is being configured or is running. Below are their functions:
enter the Settings screen
switch light on/off
activate a smoking phase according to settings
activate an air exchange phase according to settings
activate a rest phase (pause) according to settings
activate sanitation according to settings
block a cycle (not present in the meat dry-aging configuration)
open the settings summary screen where it is possible to change the selected recipe (and save and/or copy
the recipe if it is not running)
quickly change the temperature or humidity setpoint
quickly change the temperature or humidity setpoint
6.4 Screen saver
When a recipe is running, the screen saver will come on after a period of inactivity set by parameter E0 and will display the values
detected by the probes in use. This function can be disabled by setting parameter E0=0.
To exit the screen saver, touch the display twice: the first time shows the status screen of the controller and the second reactivates the
functions of the keys.
The controller status screen also automatically appears during an alarm in progress or at the end of a recipe in progress.
6.5 Settings screen
The key gives access to a screen where sub-menus can be selected to configure the controller or check machine status and alarms;
some sub-menus are not available when a cycle is in progress. The following screen is displayed and can be seen in full by scrolling down
with the arrows on the right side of the display:

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Press on a description to access the sub-menu.
6.5.1 Switch-off
By pressing this key, the machine goes back into stand-by.
To switch the device on from the stand-by screen, press the central key; to switch the device off, go to the Settings page and select
Switch-off. The following page will be displayed:
6.5.2 Manual defrost
When this key is pressed, manual defrost is selected and starts up if the conditions are met.
6.5.3 Alarms
When this key is pressed, the alarms in progress (with automatic and manual reset) are displayed.
When alarms with automatic reset are resolved, they are deleted from the list, while manual alarms, once resolved, must be reset by the
user before they are removed from the list.

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6.5.4 Internal values
A screen is displayed with the status or value of the controller’s inputs and outputs. Only the status of the configured inputs and outputs
are displayed.
6.5.5 Counters
Reports of machine operation times are displayed (total hours of machine operation, total hours of compressor operation, average time
the compressor was switched on, average time the compressor was switched off).
Compressor operation time and, therefore, compressor maintenance time can be reset using the key.
6.5.6 General settings
This option gives access to the following sub-menu:
and the following pages:
DATE/TIME: to set the date and time
LA GUAGE: to choose the language