FASTRON. VC-210 User manual

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Process Controller – (FASTRON.)®VC-210
(FASTRON.) VC-210 Controller
The (FASTRON.) VC-210 process controller
is used to control many different appliances.
Each controller can time up to 20 products,
store messages, alarm names, cooking and
filtering parameters, and has shortening
management capabilities.
FAST is not liable for any use of product not in accordance with FAST’s installation
and operating instructions.
Before using this equipment or for any questions on the operation of the appliance,
consult and follow all instructions and safety warnings found in the appliance
operators’ manual supplied from the manufacturer of the appliance.

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Installing the (FASTRON.) VC-210
Controller
REMOVE EXISTING (FASTRON.)
1 Unplug fryer
2 Remove the two (2) screws from the bezel securing the (FASTRON.) controller in the
header cavity. Remove the bezel.
3 Remove the controller by disconnecting the 9-pin and 2-pin connectors. (Several pressure
and split vat fryers will have additional connectors that will have to be removed.)
INSTALL THE NEW (FASTRON.)
1 Remove the two (2) 5/32” screws from the NEW controller.
2 Plug the 9- and 2-pin connectors into the corresponding connectors in the fryer. (Several
pressure and split vat fryers will have additional connectors that will have to be connected.)
NOTE: The 3-pin connector coming from the controller has no corresponding connector. It
is for future use.
3 Insert the controller back into the fryer header cavity. Re-attach the bezel (frame) to the
controller.
4 Secure the controller and bezel to the fryer header with the two (2) 5/32” hex screws
provided.

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Parts Description – (FASTRON.)
VC-210 Controller
Part Function
1. SCAN key •Used for recipe review during idle.
•Used to review time remaining during multiple cooks
(press & hold)
2. EXIT FILL key •Depressing this key for three seconds will force a filter
that will reset all internal filter counters.
3. VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent
Display) •Bright blue for easy viewing. Displays programming
and cook cycle information.
4. Programming Buttons •Used to access programming mode and change
parameters.
5. Changeable Menu Strip •Menu items are printed directly on easy-to-change menu
strip.
6. SCK® Link LED •LED will light when communications is enabled.
7. IR Port (Infrared) – Optional •Used to download programming from wireless device.
8. Product Buttons •Used to activate cook cycles and for certain
programming functions.
9. Tech Support/Serial # Window •Easy access to FAST tech support center.
10. Indicator Lights •Light up when product key is activated.
11. EXIT COOL key •Used to exit setback (COOL) mode. Also used to cancel
hold alarms, as well as scroll through active holds when
held down.

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Glossary of Terms and Features
Polish:The circulation of the shortening through the filter for a period of time, as opposed to
filtering which passes the shortening through the filter only once.
Polish Later:The polish later command is active at all times UNLESS the delay time is
programmed to ZERO. The polish later command is used if a fryer has entered the polish
command, yet it is needed to produce product at that time. The delay time programmed will
start counting, and at the end of the delay time the operator will be forced to polish the
shortening. The delay can only be activated once.
Polish Now:The “polish now” command is active at all times once the event times are
activated. If a Polish Now is entered and completed within 3 hours of a scheduled event
polish time, the event polish time will be canceled. This allows an operator to polish a fryer
and get credit for the polish before the actual polish command sounds. This is useful in a
store with many fryers where the operator wants to "get ahead" of the polish work if they have
time available.

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Using the (FASTRON.) VC-210
Controller: Operational Test Procedure
1 Plug fryer into electrical source
2 NOTE: This scrolling can be bypassed by pressing SCAN.
The controller will scroll through the following:
a. Appliance Type
b. Software #
c. Download #
d. Current Date
e. Time of Day
f. SCK Address
g. “COOL”
3 Turn the fryer power switch on.
4 Press the EXIT COOL key once.
5 Press any illuminated product key.
6 The cook cycle will count down in the display.
NOTE: A cook cycle can be canceled by pressing and holding the active product key for 3
seconds. Pressing the product key for less than 3 seconds will not cancel the cook cycle.
If the cycle is canceled during the first 25% of the cook time, the cook cycle simply gets
canceled and the display shows either “COOL” or the actual temperature, depending on the
appliance. Canceling the cycle during the last 75% of the cook time will either put the
controller in the filter mode or subtract one from its cycle count toward filter lockout.

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Operating the (FASTRON.) VC-210
Controller
RECIPE REVIEW — Quickly see what is programmed for each product key
1. Press the SCAN key.
2. Select any product key previously programmed–LED will be lit above the key.
3. Press the DOWN arrow key to scroll through the list.
4. Press SCAN to exit.
VIEW TEMPERATURE SETTING
1. Press the TEMP key ‘once’ to view Actual temperature, or
2. Press the TEMP key ‘twice’ to view Set temperature.
ACTIVATING THE POLISH FEATURE
1. To Polish ‘NOW’, press and hold the EXIT COOL and EXIT FILL keys at the same time.
2. To Polish ‘LATER’, press and hold the SCAN and EXIT FILL keys at the same time. NOTE: Polish
will only be delayed IF a non-zero polish delay time is set.
DISPLAY TIME OF DAY—2 second display of the current time of day. NOTE: Can only be done if the
controller is at COOL or idle mode.
1. Press and hold the SCAN and EXIT COOL keys at the same time.
DISPLAY APPLIANCE TYPE AND DOWNLOAD INFORMATION—2 second scrolling display of the
Appliance Type, Software #, Download #, Current Date, Time of Day and SCK Address.
1. Press the SCAN and TEMP keys at the same time.

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Programming the (FASTRON.)
VC-210 Controller
Programming Mode for the Vision Controller is entered by pressing the “P” key for three (3)
seconds. Multiple programming modes are available on the VC-210 as follows:
Passcode Access Level
System Recipe ProdName Library Alarm Library Clock/Date SMS Activate Instant On SCK Address
1724 Employee X
NOTES:
•Pressing the “P” key saves the previous parameter.
•If no key is pressed within 2 minutes while in Programming mode, the controller will
automatically return to idle mode.
•All scrolling will loop back through allowed values.

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Changing the Menu Strip on a
(FASTRON.) VC-210 Process
Controller
1 •Turn off the fryer power.
2 •With a flat screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the
bezel of the VC-210 in place. Remove the bezel.
3 •Remove the existing menu strip(s) by lifting the tab and
pulling the menu strip out from the right side of the controller.
4 •Using the tab as a guide, slide the new menu strip in.
5 •Replace the bezel and screws that secure it to the controller.
6 •Turn on the fryer power.
Replacement Parts List
Part Number Description
150-10202 1/4-20X3/4" SLOT RD HD BLK O
150-11025 NUT 1/4-20 TINNERMAN SPRING
214-50291 SHEETMETAL BEZEL
214-50660-57 OVERLAY
214-51003-57 MENU STRIP

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RECIPE PROGRAMMING (1724)
KEY PRESS DISPLAY ACTION
1 Enter Program mode
OR
•To enter programming mode,
press and hold the "P" key for 3
seconds.
•Scroll down to “Programming.”
•Press the “P” key to lock in
entry.
•The display will prompt user to
enter a pass code.
2 Enter Pass Code
ENTER CODE
****
RECIPE
•Enter pass code 1 7 2 4.
•Press the “P” key to lock in your
entry.
•Display will show “Recipe.”
Press the “P” key.
3 Choose a Product Key
(Recipe)
OR
SELECT PRODUCT
TO PROGRAM
Choices are:
ALL, NAME, TIME,
TEMPERATURE,
TIMING, PRESSURE1,
ALARM, ALARM
NAME, ALARM
DONE, TONE, HOLD
TIME, HOLD LINK,
FLTR LCKOUT,
PRODUCT CNT, RQI
TRACKER2, EXIT
1”Pressure” will only appear if
appliance is a pressure fryer.
2”RQI TRACKER” will only
appear if it was selected in
System Programming.
•Press the product key to be
programmed. That key’s LED
will remain lit.
•Scroll to the feature you want
changed and press the “P” key.
NOTE: Selecting “ALL”
allows you to review and/or
change all parameters for
that key.
To jump to a specific
feature, select one from the
list and follow the
appropriate instructions to
make the changes.

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4 Choose a Product
Name
OR
PRODUCT NAME •Press the UP or DOWN arrow
keys to scroll through product
names, OR start spelling the
desired product name by using
the top row of lettered product
keys.
•Press the “P” key to lock in
selection.
5 Set Stage 1 Cook Time
STAGE 1 TIME
MM:SS •Type in the time for Stage 1.
Range is from 00:00 to 99:59.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
next stage or parameter.
6 Set Stage 1
Temperature
STAGE 1 TEMP
XXX F •Type in the Setpoint temperature
for this stage. Range is from 200
to 375 F, or the equivalent of
Degrees C.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
the next stage or parameter.
7 Set Stage 1 Timing
OR
STAGE 1 TIMING
(STRAIGHT, FLEX) •Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select the type of timing
to be used for this stage.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
next stage or parameter.

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8 Set Pressure Solenoid
Position
OR
STAGE 1 PRESSURE
(OPEN, CLOSED) •Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select whether the
pressure solenoid should be
opened or closed. This
message will appear only if
the appliance is a pressure
fryer.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
next stage or parameter.
•The display will show “Stage
Time 2.” If you have a second
time, type in that time and repeat
steps 5-8. A total of 9 stage times
can be programmed.
9 If applicable, repeat steps 5-8 for additional stages.
A total of 9 stages can be programmed.
10 Set Alarm 1 Time
(Selectable)
ALARM 1 TIME
MM:SS •Type in Alarm Time for
activating the Action Alarm.
Skip Steps 10-13 if the
Alarm Time for this stage is
zero.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
the next stage or parameter.
11 Set Alarm 1 Name
(Selectable)
OR
ALARM 1 NAME
“ACTION” •Press the UP or DOWN arrow
keys to scroll through the Alarm
Names, OR start spelling the
desired action alarm name by
pressing the appropriate product
keys.
•Press “P” key to lock in the
selection.
12 Set Alarm #1 Cancel
Mode (selectable)
OR
ALARM 1 DONE
(AUTOMATIC,
MANUAL)
•Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select how the Action
Alarm is to be canceled.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
next stage or parameter.

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13 Setting Alarm 1 Tone
OR
ALARM 1 TONE
SHORT, MEDIUM,
LONG, DOUBLE,
LONG/SHORT, NONE
•Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select Alarm Tone.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
next stage or parameter.
14 If applicable, repeat Steps 10-13 for additional Action Alarms. A total of three (3)
Action Alarms can be programmed.
15 Select Hold Time
HOLD TIME
00:00
(Note: time is in
Hours:Minutes)
•Type in the length of hold time
required. The value is in the
range of 0 to 60.
•Press the “P” key to advance to
the next step or parameter.
16 Set Filter Lockout
OR
FILTER LOCKOUT
(COOL, NO FILTER,
1-99)
•Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select how you want to
end a cook cycle.
COOL = return to Setback temp.
after cook.
No Filter = return to Drop temp.
after cook
1-99 = # of cooks allowed before
entering filter locked. When 1-99 is
selected, product cycles will return
to drop temp. until a filter lockout
cycle is forced.
•Press the “P” key to select.
17 Set Product Heads
OR
PRODUCT HEADS
XX •Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow
keys to select count value. The
range is 0 to 99 pieces or “USER
PROMPT.”
•Press the “P” key to advance.
18 Select Another
Product Key
SELECT PRODUCT
TO PROGRAM •Repeat from step #3 in this
section, or press the “P” key and
scroll to Exit.
•Press the “P” key to exit
programming.

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PATENTS
The products manufactured by FAST are protected under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
4,782,445 4,812,625 4,812,963
4,864,498 4,911,068 4,920,948
5,043,860 5,171,974 5,331,575
5,539,671 5,711,606 5,723,846
5,726,424 5,875,430 6,142,666
6,339,930 6,401,467 6,505,546
6,581,391 7,015,433
Plus foreign patents and patents pending.
Plus licensed patent 5,973,297
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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