Kitchen Brains TRACKER 42 User manual

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OPERATING GUIDE
Models 23, 24, 42, 81, 26, 28 & 44
TRACKER™Multi-Display Timer
Model 42
Model 23
Model 81
Model 28
Model 26
Model 24
Model 44

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NOTICES
Before you start, please read entire manual.
Kitchen Brains is not liable for any use of product not
in accordance with Kitchen Brains’ installation and
operation instructions.
TIMER OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
The solid state components in this timer are designed to
operate reliably in a temperature range up to 158°F/70°C.
Before installing this timer, it should be verified that the
ambient temperature at the mounting location does not
exceed 158°F/70°C.
CLEANING THE TIMER
Using a clean damp cloth, wipe down your timer daily using
a commercial quality foodservice-approved detergent.
Do not allow oil to build up on any part of the timer.
NEVER use chemical or abrasive cleaners
on your computer. The timer’s overlay may
be damaged.
NOTE
To clean the cap on the SCK®communication port, use
a commercial ware washer.
Thank you for your purchase. In choosing Kitchen Brains,
you have chosen a product with over 30 years of innovation
and quality manufacturing behind it. The TRACKER™Timer
is designed to simplify your timing process and allow
your foodservice operators to spend more time with the
customers and other important responsibilities. Quality
control of your food product is assured through the various
features, notification displays and alarms designed into the
TRACKER Timer.
There are two modes of operation on the timer:
• Operating Mode — used to time various menu items
• Product Programming Mode — used to add or modify
menu items or change settings
This instruction booklet covers the following TRACKER
Timer Models:
Model 23 with 6 displays
Model 24 with 8 displays
Model 42 with 8 displays
Model 81 with 8 displays
Model 26 with 12 displays
Model 28 with 16 displays
Model 44 with 16 displays
If any problems occur, or if you have any questions about
the instructions, contact Kitchen Brains™technical support
toll-free at 1-800-243-9271.

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TIMER KEY DESCRIPTIONS
1COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY (SCK®): The TRACKER Timer is equipped with the
patented communications capability known as SCK Link®. This timer is communications-
capable. License and system components may be required.
2SERVICEWINDOW: Locate the controller’s serial number and tech support phone
number easily.
3MULTI-LIGHT DISPLAY: The TRACKER has three LEDs to show the status of each cook
cycle. Up to three separate timing cycles per product key can be started by the operator.
4PROGRAMMING KEY: In “Operating” mode allows access to the programming mode.
In “Programming” mode, steps to the next function to be programmed.
5UP and DOWN ARROW KEYS: In “Programming” mode increments the time or feature
up or down.
6PRODUCT KEY: In “Programming” mode used to program product cooking times.
In “Operating” mode, used to start product timing cycles.
7CHANGEABLE MENU STRIP: Easy to update when your menu items change.
8ACROSS-THE-KITCHEN MONITORING: Easy-to-read displays allow crew members to
quickly check the status of any food product from across the kitchen. The display will show
the countdown or name of product.
NOTE: The timer is in minutes/seconds mode when colon is lit solid. When the colon is flashing,
the timer is in hours/minutes mode.
NOTE: The left and right sides of 12 and 16 Product TRACKERs operate independently.

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OPERATING THE TIMER
Press to start
Start aTiming Cycle
To start a timing cycle, simply press the product key for the product you wish to cook.
If the product key is programmed for a count “down” mode, the total cooking time will
be displayed (example) and this time will immediately start to count down.
If programmed to count “up”, the display will read and begin to count up.
The example display of “2:30” with solid colon is showing 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
A flashing colon denotes hours and minutes display. When the timing cycle is complete,
will be displayed and the timer will sound an audible alarm and visual signal.
If is displayed immediately and the unit starts to signal, the key being operated
does not have a programmed time.
Timing can be programmed up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. At 59 minutes and 59 seconds,
the time will automatically switch to hours and minutes mode and the colon will flash.
Press to cancel
• TO CANCEL A “DONE” SIGNAL, press and hold the same product key used to start
the timing cycle for 1 second.
• TO CANCEL A CYCLE DURING COUNTDOWN, press and hold the same product key
used to start the timing cycle for 3 seconds.
Batch Cooking
Up to three (3) timing cycles per key can be activated at the same time. When each
timing cycle is activated, the corresponding number next to the product key will light up.
Stage Timing
Each product key has five (5) timing stages. Each stage has:
1. A time cycle
2. Name for the stage
3. A cancel mode
4. An alarm time
5. A beep sound
Action Alarms (1 Per Key)
If the timer is programmed with action alarms, these alarms will signal at a preset
time during the timing cycle (for example). This audio signal, a dual rhythm
beeping, will last 5 seconds and then self-cancel, if so programmed. This signal will also
be accompanied by a visual indication on the timer. The timer then continues counting
towards .

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OPERATING THE TIMER
Holding Times
If the timer has holding times, they will automatically start counting upon expiration of the
timing cycle.
When there is an active hold time, the display will toggle between
(this is the time remaining
in the hold cycle)
DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS
The timer is in the Operating Mode and the timer is ready to start a timing cycle.
The timer is in the Operating Mode; a timing cycle is in progress. If the colon between the
numbers is flashing, the timer is in minutes/seconds timing mode. If the colon is lit steady,
the timer is in hours/minutes timing mode.
The timer is in the Operating Mode; a timing cycle has been completed.
The timer is in the Operating Mode; a hold time is active, displaying hold number and time
remaining in minutes, or a hold time has expired and hold time is displayed.
Choose between auto and manual canceling alarms.
The timer is in Programming Mode.
The timer is in Sound Level 2.
Choose from a library of words.
Create a word by selecting letters.
The timer is in Programming Mode for setting the alarm sound.
The timer is in count down mode.
The timer will count down each timing stage separately.

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TRACKER TIMER FEATURES
Action Alarms (Per Key)
An action alarm is an indication to the user to perform some
action at the programmed time. For example, you may want
to shake a basket of breaded product during the timing
process so they won’t stick to each other. The green action
alarm LED will flash for 5 seconds and then remain green
until the timing cycle is complete.
Alarm Sounds — Six (6) Different
The TRACKER can be programmed for one of six (6)
different alarm sounds.
Cancel Mode
The TRACKER timer offers a choice of manual or automatic
canceling of each product stage.
Count Mode
The TRACKER offers a choice of two counting modes:
up or down. The timer will count “up” from zero to the
programmed done time, or “down” to zero from the
programmed done time.
Hold Display
The timer will display the “hold” time (if active) when no
timing cycles are active. The hold will automatically cancel if
another product cycle is started on that key.
Hold Timer
A hold timer tracks the quality of a product through its
holding period. The hold timer begins to count as soon as
the timing cycle is completed. When the hold time expires
an alarm sounds indicating any remaining product not sold
should be discarded. This feature ensures a poor quality
product is not served to your customer.
Multiple Timing Starts
Each TRACKER timer is capable of tracking up to three
(3) timing cycles per product key. For example, an 8 key
TRACKER timer has the capability to simultaneously time
24 products.
Power Loss Protection
In the event of a momentary power loss, the timer will
resume its current operation from the point power was
interrupted. Programmed recipes are always saved.
Stage Timing
Each product key has five (5) timing cycles called stages.
Each stage has a time, name, cancel mode, alarm time and
beep sound.
Volume Control — 3 Levels
The TRACKER can be programmed for one of three different
volume levels: low (1), medium (2) or high (3).

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PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
Entering
Programming Mode
Press and hold
for 3 seconds.
The timer is now in Product Key Programming Mode.
Programming A
Product Stage Time
NOTE: Only one
product key at a time
can be programmed.
OR
Select any
product key
to scroll up or down to a new time Press the same product key again
to continue with “Programming
A Product Stage Name”
current
programmed
time is
displayed
Programming A
Product Stage Time
There are two modes: Library
or Word.
Choose from a
preloaded Library
of product names.
OR
Create your own
product name.
To choose LIBRARY Mode:
OR
If previously
programmed,
current
product name
will be shown
in display.
If necessary,
press to
choose
Library mode
[LIBR]
to
access
Library
choices
to scroll up or down to
a new name in the list
to accept your choice and
continue to “Programming A
Product Cancel Mode”
To choose WORD Mode:
OR
press to
choose Word
mode
to scroll to a letter, number or
symbol
to move the
cursor to the
next space
to accept your
choice and
continue to
“Programming
A Product
Cancel Mode”

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PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
Programming A
Product Cancel Mode
OR
to set cancel mode to
Automatic or Manual
to accept choice and continue to
“Programming Action Alarm Time”
OR
current
programmed
time is
displayed
Programming A
Product Action
Alarm Time OR
to set a new action
alarm tme
to accept choice and continue to
“Programming Beep Pattern”
(example)
current action
alarm time is
displayed
Programming An
Action Alarm Name
There are two modes: Library
or Word.
Choose from a
preloaded Library
of product names.
OR
Create your own
product name.
To choose LIBRARY Mode:
OR
If previously
programmed,
current
product name
will be shown
in display.
If necessary,
press to
choose
Library mode
[LIBR]
to
access
Library
choices
to scroll up or down to
a new name in the list
to accept your choice and
continue to “Programming
A Product Beep Pattern”
To choose WORD Mode:
OR
press to
choose Word
mode
to scroll to a letter, number
or symbol
to move the
cursor to the
next space
to accept your
choice and
continue to
“Programming
A Product Beep
Pattern”

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PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
Programming A
Product Beep Pattern
OR
to select a new beep
pattern
to accept choice and continue
to program additional stages,
if desired
current beep
pattern is
displayed
Choices are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
or NONE
Programming
Additional Stages
NOTE: Each product key can be
programmed with up to five (5)
stages. If no additional stages
are required, set the time to
zero, and press the product key
to continue to “Programming A
Product Hold Time”
OR
to set a new action
alarm tme
to accept choice and continue to
“Programming a Product Hold Time”
(example)
current action
alarm time is
displayed
Programming A
Product Hold Time
NOTE: If colon is on steady, time
is in minutes/seconds. If colon is
flashing, time is in hours/minutes.
OR
to program a new product
hold time
to accept choice
and continue to
beginning of Product
Programming
(example)
currently
programmed
hold time is
displayed

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
Setting Volume Level
OR
Press and hold
for 3 seconds
to scroll up or down to a
new time, 1, 2 or 3
to accept volume level and
continue with “count up or
down setting”
current volume level is
displayed
volume will change as you
scroll up or down
Setting Count Mode
OR
to set count mode to
UP or DOWN
to accept choice and
continue to “Programming
a Product HoldTime”
OR
current count
mode is
displayed
Setting Display Mode
TDIM: During idle, the currently
programmed cycle ‘time’ will be
dimmed in the display
NDIM: During idle, the currently
programmed cycle ‘name’ will
be dimmed in the display. If no
name is programmed, display will
be blank.
- - - -: During idle mode, the
displays will show dashed lines.
OR
to set idle display mode to accept choice and
continue to “Setting
Stage Mode”
OR
OR
current display
mode is
displayed

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMING
Setting Stage Mode
OR
select Stage or Total
time modes
to accept choice and
return to product key
programming
In time mode, each time counts down
independently
OR
In Total mode, all stage times are totaled and
a time is displayed either counting up or down
current stage
mode is
displayed
Exit System
Programming Mode
NOTE: You can only exit system
programming when a key or
keys have been completely
programmed and all displays
show [PROD].
to exit and return
to idle mode

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CONNECTING TRACKER TO TRACKER
Setting Master to Master
Communications
NOTE: Addresses shown are
examples only.
Hold or Count Down time information can be communicated between two TRACKERs by hooking up a
cable to each of the TRACKERs. This cable is available from Kitchen Brains (part number 141-15730).
There are four (4) option modes for TRACKER to TRACKER communication: 1. Master to Master;
2. Master to Satellite; 3. Master to RQI; and 4. None
Master to Master
If both TRACKERs are set up for ‘master to master’, when a product key is pressed, one TRACKER time
will display on the other TRACKER. Either TRACKER can cancel the timing cycle.
Example: EachTRACKER must be set to a different address. Set one TRACKER address to 1 and the
other to 2. Address 1 is the Master and address 2 is the remote Master.
Programming the First Master
OR OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Master
to set
remote
mode
to change to Remote
Master
change the Remote
Master address to a
different number
to complete
programming
First Master
and return to
idle mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed
Programming the Second Remote Master
OR OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Remote
Master
to set
remote
mode
to change to Remote
Master
change the Remote
Master address to
the same as the First
Master
to complete
programming
Remote Master
and return to idle
mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed

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CONNECTING TRACKER TO TRACKER
Setting Master
to Satellite
Communications
NOTE: Addresses shown are
examples only.
Master to Satellite
If one TRACKER is set as a satellite, the master will communicate only the hold time
to the satellite. The satellite can operate normally, but no communication can be made
from the satellite to the master.
Example: Set one TRACKER address to 1 and the other to 2. Address 1 is the master
and address 2 is the satellite (1 is ‘MADD 1’ and 2 is ‘SADD 2’).
Programming the Master
OR OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Master
to set
remote
mode
to change to Remote
Satellite
change the Remote
Satellite address to a
different number
to complete
programming
the Master and
return to idle
mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed
Programming the Remote Satellite
OR OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Remote
Satellite
to set
remote
mode
to change to Remote
Satellite
change the Remote
Satellite address to the
same as the Master
to complete
programming
Remote Satellite
and return to idle
mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed

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CONNECTING TRACKER TO TRACKER
Setting Master to RQI
Communications
NOTE: Addresses shown are
examples only.
Master to RQI (Remote Quality Indicator)
An RQI is a small device that displays the hold time of a master only.
Programming the Master (No programming of the RQI units is necessary.)
OR OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Master
to set
remote
mode
to change to Remote
RQI
change the Remote
RQI address to a
different number
to complete
programming
the Master and
return to idle
mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed
NOTE: Options
are QILA (left A),
QILB (left B), QIRA
(right A), and QIRB
(right B). Each one
should be set to a
different number.
Setting Master to None
NOTE: Addresses shown are
examples only.
None
If none is selected, no communication in or out is made
Programming the Master
OR OR
Press both keys
at the same time
and hold for 3
seconds
to modify the address
number of the Master
to set
remote
mode
to change to None to complete
programming the
Master and return to
idle mode
Currently
programmed
address is
displayed

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Service Replacement Exchange (SRE)
Program
Kitchen Brains provides a Service Replacement Exchange (SRE)
Program if a unit should fail for any reason. In the event of failure,
simply call our toll free technical support number. Our agent will
obtain the detailed information about the malfunction or issue, and
the serial number of your device so that an equivalent replacement
unit can be selected and sent out immediately.
We guarantee shipping of a replacement unit the same day, via
second day air- freight pre-paid for all orders received by 2:00PM
EST, which allows for processing time before collection by our
shipping carrier. Overnight shipping can be chosen for an additional
$20 if needed. We ship the replacement device and invoice the
client’s account for SRE cost, plus a $300 core charge if customer
does not have credit terms with us. If the failed unit is within the
warranty time period, and the customer feels that they did not
damage or misuse the unit, a Service Replacement will be issued
free of charge.
The Kitchen Brains SRE Program is available to any Kitchen Brains
domestic customer whose account is current, and applies to
(FAST.)®Timers (excluding ZAP), Computers and Controllers that are
still being supported.
Contact Options
Toll-free Technical Support assistance is available 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year at 1-800-243-9271, or via email 8AM-5PM
EST Monday-Friday at tec[email protected] for
programming and troubleshooting issues.
Our Technical Support and Sales Operations departments are
available to process SRE orders Monday through Friday between
the hours of 8AM and 5PM EST.
SCK Link®is a registered trademark
of Technology Licensing Corporation
and use is subject to the appropriate
license agreement.
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