Imesa T Series Product guide

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INDEX
SECTION “A” – INTRODUCTION........................................................................................4
1) CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL .................................................................................4
2) SAFETY RULES........................................................................................................4
3) MANUFACTURER LIABILITY....................................................................................5
4) IM7 MICROPROCESSOR DESCRIPTION................................................................6
SECTION “B” – ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................7
SECTION “C” – USER’S MENU PARAMETERS.................................................................7
1) ENTERING THE USER’S MENU...............................................................................7
2) PARAMETERS..........................................................................................................9
1. PROGRAMS..............................................................................................................9
2. LANGUAGE.............................................................................................................11
3. DATE/HOUR............................................................................................................11
4. CONSUMPTION......................................................................................................11
SECTION “D” –TECHNICAL PARAMETER MENU..........................................................12
1) ACCESS TO TECHNICAL MENU ...........................................................................12
2) PARAMETERS........................................................................................................13
1. TEMPERATURE UNIT MEASURE:.........................................................................13
2. TEMPERAT. OFFSET: ............................................................................................13
3. MAX TEMPERATURE DRYNG: ..............................................................................13
4. WORKING HOURS MACHINE................................................................................14
5. TOTAL CYCLE N° (ABSOLUT) ...............................................................................14
6. WORKING HOURS WARNING ...............................................................................14
7. HISTORY ALARM....................................................................................................14
8. REPORT ALARM.....................................................................................................14
9. TEMPERATURE MAX REACHED...........................................................................14
10. RESET MAINTENANCE WARNING........................................................................14
11. CYCLE FOR MAINTENANCE WARNING...............................................................14
12. DRUM INVERTER...................................................................................................14
13. REVERSING DRUM................................................................................................15
14. DRUM MAX RPM ....................................................................................................16
15. FAN INVERTER.......................................................................................................16
16. NO WRINKLE..........................................................................................................18
17. MAX TIME DRYING.................................................................................................19
18. TEMP. HYSTERESIS HEATING .............................................................................19

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19. USER PASSWORD MODIFICATION......................................................................19
20. TEC. PASSWORD MODIFICATION........................................................................20
21. PARTIAL POWER ...................................................................................................20
22. COIN BOX ...............................................................................................................21
23. DEVICE TEST .........................................................................................................22
24. LOADING TEST.......................................................................................................23
25. ASSISTANCE PHONE.............................................................................................23
26. P.I.D.........................................................................................................................24
27.ENERGY MENU ......................................................................................................24
28. INITIAL COOLING...................................................................................................24
29. STEAM CONFIGURATION......................................................................................24
30. TANDEM CONFIGURATION...................................................................................25
31. SEGNALAZIONE PRESSOSTATO ARIA................................................................25
32. FEED CONTROL.....................................................................................................25
33. MENU HUMIDITY....................................................................................................25
34. GESTIONE ALLARME TERMICHE.........................................................................27

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SECTION “A” – INTRODUCTION
1) CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
This manual includes all the information to make a correct service on programmers
installed on IMESA’s dryers series "T".
This document is written in compliance with the European rules in force. Information are
addressed to the service technician, who must be sure to completely understand them
before to work on the machine.
This document must always be available for consultancy; in case it should be lost or
damaged, ask to the manufacturer for a new one.
Manufacturer is not responsible for consequences deriving from a not correct use of the
new device, due to a not complete or missing reading of this document.
Manufacturer reserves itself the right to modify the specification here written an the
characteristics of each machine.
Pictures of this document may differ form reality for some details.
Technical data or drawing could be modified without any previous notice.
2) SAFETY RULES
Not respecting the following instruction, may cause damages to people, things and
animals.
Installation and maintenance of the here described machines must be trained by
authorised personnel, which knows the product and respecting the European Rules in
matter of industrial machines installation.
Here described tumble dryers must be used to professionally drying clothes and linen: any
other use is forbidden, if not before authorized by the manufacturer.
Do not dry in the machine any other different object; do not dry linen, which entered in
contact with dangerous stuff like explosives, detonating explosives or inflammables. Linen
entered in contact with this substances, need to be rinsed or aired before to be dried.
Do not dry linen which has been soaked in substances dangerous for the operator health,
like poison or cancerogenic stuff.
To avoid risks of fire or explosion, do not approach to the machine with combustible or
inflammable substances.
Always stick to the drying instruction written on linen label.
The use of this machine is forbidden to people under 14 years of age.
External supplementary connection to the machine release the manufacturer from any
responsibility if they are not properly done.
ELECTROCUTION DANGER
Service on machine’s electric system must be performed only by qualified and well
trained personnel and only after electric supply to the machine is cut.
Power and control board can be modified only by manufacturer’s personnel,

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otherwise the warranty condition will immediately expire.
ATTENTION!
Even if the main switch is in position “0”, main cables before it are under tension!
OPERATOR’S PSYCHO-PHYSICAL CONDITION
User of the tumble dryer must be in perfect psychophysical condition.
While working assume a vertical position in front of the machine.
Sudden and not controlled movement must be avoided, for example when the linen is
introduced or taken out, in order to avoid dangerous impact against the machine.
In case other users or other people is present, this must not be source of distraction for the
operator working on the machine.
While the user is working on the machine, he must not be distracted by TV, radio, etc. or
being subject to any other source of distraction.
ATTENTION!
The above advices do not cover all possible risks. User must proceed with maximum care
respecting the rules.
3) MANUFACTURER LIABILITY
Instruction of this document do no replace, but only integrated, the duties coming from the
safety and accident prevention rules in force.
With reference to what is written in this document, the manufacturer is not responsible for:
Use of the machine not in compliance with the safety and accident prevention rules
in force;
Not correct machine installation;
Missing of a ordinary and programmed maintenance;
Missing or not respect of the instruction written in the manual;
Tension or supply defects;
Not authorized modification to the machine.
Use of the machine by not authorized people;
Not correct installation of IM7 board;

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4) IM7 MICROPROCESSOR DESCRIPTION
Entry into service: April 2010.
Installed on: Driers "T" series
Data interface: NO
SW upgradeable: NO
Programmable: YES
Inverter communication: ANALOG and
STEP
Keyboard: MEMBRANE + DISPLAY
Door lock: NO
Coin-op release: YES
Power board: NO

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SECTION “B” – ALARMS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
It’s possible to see alarms and troubleshooting directly from www.imesa.it. Click the link
below to login to the site and download technical manuals.
SECTION “C” – USER’S MENU PARAMETERS
1) ENTERING THE USER’S MENU
It’s possible to complete the programming by changing the parameters of the user’s area.
To access do as follows:
STANDARD IM7 CONTROL CARD with IM7 STANDARD KEYBOARD:
oTurn on the machine;
oWhile the display shows "SELECT A PROGRAM", press the "MENU".
oOn display it will appears "PASSWORD";
oType 6 times the button "START/PAUSE";
oIn the user’s menu the navigation is possible using the arrows to scroll through the
parameters and press "ENTER" to confirm.
STANDARD IM7 CONTROL CARD with IM7 COIN-OP KEYBOARD:
oFor serial numbers produced BEFORE E201310100, open the door of the lint filter;
oFor serial numbers produced LATER E201310101 do not open the lint filter, opent
the electric bridge marked in the next picture.
oClose the door;
oTurn on the machine;
oWait for the appearance of the alarm “DOOR FILTER OPEN”.
oPush the STOP button within 30 seconds;
oThe display shows “PASSWORD”;
oType 6 times the button “START”;
oIn the user’s menu the navigation is possible using the arrows to scroll through the
parameters and press "ENTER" to confirm.
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN STANDARD KEYBOARD AND COIN-OP
KEYBOARD
COIN-OP (SELF SERVICE)
STANDARD
HIGH
LEFT
MEDIUM
ENTER
LOW
RIGHT
START/PAUSE
START
STOP
STOP

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2) PARAMETERS
1. PROGRAMS
The following list menu shows the 30 standard programs available in the memory of IM7
control card unit. The programs can be modified:
The adjustable parameters are:
oPROGRAM NAME: Change the name of the program through the use of
alphanumeric characters. The name change does not entail the variation of the
working temperature or time.
oPROGRAM TYPE: Choice of the execution policy of the program. If "TIME" is
selcted, the program will run for a specific time determined by the sum of the
individual times set in each STEP. If "RESIDUAL HUMIDITY'' is selected, the
program will be terminated once it reaches the required level of dryness.
oN° STEP: (It appears only if "TIME" is selected as “PROGRAM TYPE“). I the
programs set with “TIME” feature can be divided in one or more step. Each

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step can works with a different temperature than the others.
During the program composed with multiple step it’s possible to activate the
“skip” function if the parameter “FEED CONTROL” is enabled (this parameter
is present only in the technical menu).
.
oSTEP1-STEP2...STEPx: (It appears only if "TIME" is selected as
“PROGRAM TYPE“). The parameter allows to select the time and the
temperature on each single step. The total duration of the program is the
sum of each step’s time. It’s possible to create 10 steps maximumfor each
single program.
oRESIDUAL HUMIDITY: (It appears only if “RESIDUAL HUMIDITY” is
selected as “PROGRAM TYPE”). The parameter allows to select one of the 3
humidity levels already configured in the menu “MENU HUMIDITY”. The 3
levels of humidity available are:
IRON DRY;
DRY (normal dry);
EXTRA DRY.
oCOOLING TIME: At the end of the drying process, this parameter allows to keep the
fan blower and the drum rotation activated without heating. During this period, if the
temperature achieves the value set in the parameter “COOLING TEMPERATURE”,
the machine will stop automatically. If not reached, the cooling cycle will last for the
whole time defined in this parameter.
Default = 3’.
oCOOLING TEMPERATURE: Insert the temperature to achieve
Enter the temperature to be reached during the cooling phase. If the temperature is
reached within the time set in the “COOLING TIME”, the machine will automatically
shut down at the end of the allotted time for this parameter.
Default = 40°C.
oREVERSING DRUM: On machines equipped with the reversing drum (2 motors), it
allows to execute programs without inversion. The drum will rotate in one direction
only. The selectable values are WITH or WITHOUT.
Default = WITH
oDRUM MOVEMENT TIME FORWARD: It defines the time for the clockwise rotation
of the drum.
Default = 40”.
oDRUM MOVEMENT TIME PAUSE: It defines the pause time between the clockwise
and counterclockwise rotation.
Default = 5”.
Do not set values lower than the default to prevent the sudden reversal of the drum
inflicts on the belts or gearbox wearing.
Do not set values higher than the default to avoid the burning of the linen and to
ensure an uniform drying process.
oDRUM MOVEMENT TIME BACKWARD: It defines the time for the
counterclockwise rotation of the drum.
Default = 40”.
oDRUM SPEED: (It appears only if “DRUM INVERTER”is set to “YES” in the
technical menu). It allows to select the rotation speed of the drum for a certain
program. The rotation speed will still be editable, even if in a non-definitive way,
during the working process of the machine.

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Default = 35 RPM.
oFAN SPEED: (It appears only if “FAN INVERTER”is set to “YES” in the technical
menu). It allows to select the fan speed for a given program. The speed will still be
editable, even if in a non-definitive way, during the working process of the machine.
Default = 2
oPARTIAL POWER: (it appears only if the parameter PARTIAL POWER is set to
“YES” in the technical menu).
The parameter is effective only for machines equipped with double electric heating
remote control switch. It allows the selection of one of the two contactors, or both, to
obtain the maximum heating power. During the cycle of operation it is however
possible to vary the heating power used even temporary.
2. LANGUAGE
It allows selection of one of the 10 languages available.
3. DATE/HOUR
It allows to adjust the timing of the control board IM7.
4. CONSUMPTION
View energy consumption of the machine according to the values introduced into the
“ENERGY MENU" available in the technical area.

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SECTION “D” – TECHNICAL PARAMETER MENU
1) ACCESS TO TECHNICAL MENU
It’s possible to complete the programming by changing the parameters of the technical
area.
Access is as follows:
To access do as follows:
STANDARD IM7 CONTROL CARD with IM7 STANDARD KEYBOARD:
oTurn on the machine;
oWhile the display shows "SELECT A PROGRAM", press the "MENU".
oOn display it will appears "PASSWORD";
oType 4 times the button "START/PAUSE" and 2 times the button “▲”;
oIn the user’s menu the navigation is possible using the arrows to scroll through the
parameters and press "ENTER" to confirm.
STANDARD IM7 CONTROL CARD with IM7 COIN-OP KEYBOARD:
oFor serial numbers produced BEFORE E201310100, open the door of the lint filter;
oFor serial numbers produced LATER E201310101 do not open the lint filter, opent
the electric bridge marked in the next picture.
oClose the door;
oTurn on the machine;
oWait for the appearance of the alarm “DOOR FILTER OPEN”.
oPush the STOP button within 30 seconds;
oThe display shows “PASSWORD”;
oType 4 times the button “START” and 2 times “HIGH”;
oIn the menu the navigation is possible using the arrows to scroll through the
parameters and press "ENTER" to confirm.
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN STANDARD KEYBOARD AND COIN-OP
KEYBOARD
COIN-OP (SELF SERVICE)
STANDARD
HIGH
LEFT
MEDIUM
ENTER
LOW
RIGHT
START/PAUSE
START
STOP
STOP

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2) PARAMETERS
1. TEMPERATURE UNIT MEASURE:
It allows to select the temperature’s unit of measurement. The options are °C (Celsius) or
°F (Fahrenheit).
Default = °C.
Below is a table comparing the two temperature scales.
°C
0
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
°F
32.0
50.0
59.0
68.0
77.0
86.0
95.0
104.0
113.0
122.0
131.0
140.0
149.0
158.0
167.0
176.0
185.0
194.0
2. TEMPERAT. OFFSET:
This parameter introduces an error, positive or negative, to the actual reading of the
temperature probe.
Default = 0 ° C
It can distort the actual reading of the temperature probe of some degree for advance or
delay the intervention of the heating.
3. MAX TEMPERATURE DRYNG:
The parameter allows to set the maximum heating temperature the machine can reach.
Default = 90°C. Minimum = 0°C. Maximum = 90°C.

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If there is any drying programs with higher temperature than the maximum, automatically
will be lowered until the set value.
4. WORKING HOURS MACHINE
Vengono trascritte le ore ed i minuti di effettivo lavoro.
5. TOTAL CYCLE N° (ABSOLUT)
Sono riportati i cicli eseguiti dalla prima accensione delle macchina.
6. WORKING HOURS WARNING
The parameter shows the actual working hours since the last maintenance performed. The
parameter is reset each time it is activated the RESET MAINTENANCE WARNING.
7. HISTORY ALARM
This menu shows the last 50 errors reported by the machine. The errors are called
"events" as they are always accompanied by the date and time in which they occurred.
8. REPORT ALARM
The menu stores the counting of each alarm divided by type.
9. TEMPERATURE MAX REACHED
Displays the highest temperature reached by the machine with the detail of date/time and
program.
10.RESET MAINTENANCE WARNING
The parameter is used to clear the alarm "MAINTENANCE WARNING" which appears on
the display whenever you reached the maximum amount of hours described in the
parameter "CYCLE FOR MAINTENANCE WARNING". Automatically the counter
"WORKING HOURS WARNING" is reset.
Default = NO.
To run the "RESET MAINTENANCE NOTICE" you must set "YES".
After entering the parameter you will find the default value "NO", press the ENTER key (or
MEDIUM), when NO is flashing push RIGHT or LEFT (HIGH or LOW) and then press
ENTER (MEDIUM) to confirm.
11.CYCLE FOR MAINTENANCE WARNING
Set the time counter to perform periodic maintenance.
Default = 1500 (h).
At the expiry of the hour set will be released the alarm "MAINTENANCE". Then perform
the procedure described in paragraph "RESET MAINTENANCE WARNING".
12.DRUM INVERTER
The parameter allows the activation of the inverter control for adjusting the speed of the
drum.
Default = NO.
When "DRUM INVERTER" is set to "YES", is provided to the operator the ability to select
the speed of rotation in the programming mode and also during the execution of a drying
cycle.
Enabling this parameter implies the appearance of the parameter "DRUM MAX RPM"
inside the technical menu.
During the drying phase of the machine, the display will appear as follows:

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Only on standard machines it is possible to vary the speed of the drum while the drying
program is running. By clicking the "ENTER" button, select with the cursor the symbol for
the speed and change it with the "▲" and "▼".
If the parameter is accidentally set to "YES" and there was no inverters installed, the drum
will remain idle.
The inverter is installed in the rear of the machine, externally with respect to the housing of
the contactors.
13.REVERSING DRUM
The function allow to enable/disable the rotation of the drum in both directions (double
motor: drum’s motor + fan blower’s motor).
Default = WITH (activated).
The function is always activated also on machines without reversing system. On machines
without reversing system, the single motor for the rotation of the drum is the same motor
used by the fan blower. Therefore, this parameter has no influence on machines without

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reversing system.
14.DRUM MAX RPM
It defines the maximum limit of the drum speed where the machine is equipped with
inverter (variable frequency drive) on the drum’s motor.
Default = 80 RPM. Minimum = 0 RPM. Maximum = 100 RPM.
This parameter only appears when the “DRUM INVERTER” is set to "YES".
The inverter for the rotation of the drum is controlled by an analog signal 0-10Vdc that
decrees the speed, and by two distinct signals for the clockwise and counterclockwise
rotation. It can be provided as a kit for standard machines.
15.FAN INVERTER
The parameter allows the activation of the inverter control for adjusting the speed of the
fan blower.
Default = NO.
When "INVERTER FAN" is set to "YES", is provided to the operator the ability to select the
speed of the fan blower in the programming mode and also during the execution of a
drying cycle
If the parameter is accidentally set to "YES" and there was no inverters installed, the fan, it
will operate at rated speed (50 Hz).
Only on standard machines it is possible to vary the speed of the fan while the drying
program is running. By clicking the "ENTER" button, select with the cursor the symbol for
the speed and change it with the "▲" and "▼".
There are 4 speed whose frequency is programmed into the inverter with the following
proportion:

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SPEED
BLOWER’s
FREQUENCY
1
25 Hz
2
30 Hz
3
40 Hz
4
50 Hz
The feature is not available for machine equipped by gas heating.
The electrical system for the drive of the fan has the following
integration:
The inverter is installed in the rear of the machine, externally with respect to the housing of
the contactors.

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16. NO WRINKLE
The anti wrinkle function allows to keep the drum rotating after the end of the drying cycle
with the fan off. The laundry is kept in motion to avoid the formation of permanent creases
that normally are created if it garments stay for a long time inside the drum.
Default = NO (not activated).
If this function is activated it is necessary to introduce the following data:
oEND CYCLE PAUSE: It defines the time between the end of the cycle and the
starting of the No Wrinkle cycle.
oNO WRINKLE FORWARD: Clockwise rotation time;
oNO WRINKLE PAUSE: Pause time;
oNO WRINKLE BACK: Counterclockwise rotation time.
oMAX TIME CYCLE: Max duration of the no wrinkle cycle.
While waiting for the no wrinkle cycle to start, the display shows the following screens:

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While the no wrinkle cycle is working, the display shows the following screens:
The no wrinkle cycle can be interrupted by opening the door when or otherwise by
pressing the stop button.
17. MAX TIME DRYING
The parameter defines the maximum time duration of drying program.
Default = 99’. Minimum = 0’. Max = 999’
18. TEMP. HYSTERESIS HEATING
It defines the temperature margin for the ignition of the heating (differential).
This is the difference between the set point temperature (temperature set in the program)
and re-ignition of the heating during the step of thermoregulation.
Default = 1 ° C. Minimum = 1 ° C. Max = 1 ° C.
The value can be modified to introduce any delays in the operation of the heating.
19.USER PASSWORD MODIFICATION
This menu allows to customize the password to access the user’s menu. The default
"user" password is "START START START START START START" (type 6 times the key

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"START") and is also described in the user’s manual of the dryer. To change the password
must be entered before the current one and then enter the new one.
If the user’s password was lost, you will need to put send back the IM7 control card unit to
IMESA SPA for the full reset (including further custom programs).
20.TEC. PASSWORD MODIFICATION
This menu allows to customize the password to access to the technical menu. The default
“technical password" is composed by 4 times the "START" and 2 times "▲" (on standard
version) 4 times "START" and 2 times "HIGH" (on coin op version) and is not described in
the user’s manual of machine to prevent the user can access in.
To change the password must be entered before the current one and then enter the new
one.
If the password of the technical area was lost, you will need to put send back the IM7
control card unit to IMESA SPA for the full reset (including further custom programs).
21.PARTIAL POWER
For machines equipped with electric heating it is possible to choke the installed power.
The control board IM7 can manage two heating channels to unison or independently. It’s
possible to install two heating contactors and connect two sets of resistors with different
power levels from each other.
While programming will be able to handle on every single set of three resistors to use to
perform the drying (see parameter POWER PARZIALIZ. In the user menu).
By activating this parameter, the display appears as follows:
Only on standard machines you can change the heat output while the program is running.
By clicking the "ENTER" button can be selected with the cursor the figure for the power
and change it with the "▲" and "▼" keys.
The electrical system of the machine is as follows (heating section):
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