Watlow MINICHEF 2000 User guide

MINICHEFTM 2000
Applications 1 - 6
Cook-&-Hold Oven
Applications Guide
Watlow Controls
1241 Bundy Blvd.
P.O. Box 5580
Winona, Minnesota U.S.A. 55987-5580
[phone], Fax [phone]
WMC2-XAGN-0001-Rev A
May 1997
$5.00
Made in the U.S.A.
Programming & Operating Steps
97
Registered Company
Winona, Minnesota USA
ISO 9001
TOTAL
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION

Table of Contents
Application 1
Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option . . . 1
Application 2
Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Optiion . . 11
Application 3
Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Application 4
Automatic Cook-&-Hold Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Application 5
Manual Cook-&-Hold Oven with Meat Probe Option . . . . 43
Application 6
Manual Cook-&-Hold Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
© The Watlow MINICHEF™ 2000 Cook-&-Hold Oven Applications Guide is copyrighted by Watlow
Winona, Inc., May 1997, with all rights reserved. (1007)

Application 1
Automatic Cook-&-Hold
Oven with Meat Probe
Option
One Heat Channel, Six Menus
Introduction to Application 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Configuration Mode Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Mode Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 8 Operate the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application 1 allows you to program as many as six menu keys to control one tempera-
ture channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold oven with or without
a meat probe.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guide-
lines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
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2■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 1
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Heat
Menu 1
Menu 4
Menu 3
Menu 6
1Menu 2
23
4Menu 5
56
Your Company Logo →Output 1 Heat
→Output 2 not used
→Event Output 1 Fan Low
→Event Output 2 Fan High
→Output 5 Audible Alarm
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 Probe Temperature→
Event Input 1 Door →
Event Input 2 not used →
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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Your Company Logo
Menu Key Indicator
Lights
Slow flash.........Preheating
Rapid flash...............Ready
Lit..........................Cooking
Rapid flash.................Done
Slow flash..............Idle and
regulating temp to
previous set point
Not lit.....No menu selected
Heat Indicator Light Lit
when heat output is on.
Menu Keys Activate and
cancel menus, activate
cook cycle when
preheating, and
acknowledge alarms.
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Display five-digit, seven-
segment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.

Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 3
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
{Etype} Equipment-Type [appl`] Application Number 1 - 28 1
[a_Loc] Application Number Yes, No
Security Lock
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound 0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed 1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time 0 - 120 minutes
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format °C or °F
[time] Time Display Format MMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
(H=Hours, M=Minutes, S=Seconds)
[Chirp] Key Chirp On, Off
[loc``] Menu Security Lock Yes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple Type J, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD Curve DIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurveTM Temperature On, Off
Compensation
[Ofst1] Temp. Offset, Channel 1 -99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[Ofst2] Temp. Offset, Channel 2 -99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low 0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs,
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready Feature Yes, No
[rband] Ready Band 1 to 1200°F (649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock Display Yes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu Resume Yes, No
[al``1] Alarms for Channel 1 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1 100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1 -999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdHi] High Deviation Alarm 1 0 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[AL``2] Alarm for Channel 2 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[AL`P2] Absolute Process Alarm 2 100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL2] Low Deviation Alarm 2 -999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH2] High Deviation Alarm 2 0 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal [tyPE`] Temperature Control Type PID, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 1 1 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID Units SI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1 on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 1 1 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 1 0.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 1 1 to 60 seconds
[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics & Software Setup Guide.

4■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 1
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 1 to access them. For menu programming direc-
tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
[M`__] Menu Numbers 1 - 6 [Stpt1] Set point 1 Temp range low
Temperature of set point 1. to temp range high
[TiNe1] Time 1 Format varies based
Run time of set point 1. on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 Speed Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan 1 during time 1. Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Stpt2] Set point 2 Temp range low
Temperature of set point 2. to temp range high
[TiNe2] Time 2 Format varies based
Run time of set point 2. on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2 Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2 Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Probe] Probe On, Off
Activates probe function.
[ptenp] Probe Temperature Temp range low
Temperature at which probe to temp range high
will switch controller to
hold condition.
[Hstpt] Hold Set point Temp range low
Temperature at which the to temp range high
oven will operate during
hold sequence.
[Htine] Hold Time 0 = infinite. A setting >0
Run time of hold sequence. = hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold Fan Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during hold time. Two speed: Off, Low, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 1, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for information
on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you accept
[```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while auto-tuning is
taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 min-
utes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.

Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 5
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software
Setup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the con-
figuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Heat
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
Menu
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Your Company Logo

6■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 1
Step 8 Operate the Controller
Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode
Key Function
A Menu 1
B Menu 2
C Menu 3
D Menu 4
E Menu 5
F Menu 6
Startup
Apply power to the oven.
[`iDle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [SetUp] / [Cloc`] = [``yes],
the time of day will appear on the display.
Preheat
If the [Ready] parameter under the [SetUp] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes], the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating tempera-
ture (set point minus the ready band).
• Press the key for the menu you want to run. Each key selects a different menu. You
can select from up to six menus that control temperature and cooking time. Only
one menu may be run at a time.
Note: The controller will not respond if you select an invalid menu (one for which the sum of Time 1 and Time 2 is 0).
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation. Until the
menu is completed or canceled, the indicator light above the menu key will light up
(flashing or steady) to indicate the active menu.
• If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The menu
key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will be displayed
until the operating temperature is reached.
(The Heat output indicator light — G, just below the display — will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.)
AB
DE
C
F
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
G H GH
A A
[pre-`] [`Heat]

Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 7
When the oven is at operating temperature (set point minus the ready band) [Ready]
will appear on the display and the menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You are
now ready to cook with the active menu.
• If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] with-
out indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the key for the menu you want to
run.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until [ready]
appears on the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the menu key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature, [ready] will appear on the display.
2. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe
(if necessary). Then press the active menu key (indicated by the rapidly flashing
LED).
The menu key indicator light will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. If the probe parameter has been selected [```on], the oven will run the probe
sequence when the cooking sequence is complete.
[Probe] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
4. Once the cooking sequence (and the probe sequence, if run) is complete, the unit will
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[`1459]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON
AB
DE
C
F
GH
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
SLOW
FLASH
AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE
(PREHEAT CONDITION MET)
RAPID
FLASH
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[100f`]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[ready]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
G H GH
A A
[pre-`] [`Heat]

8■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 1
switch to the Hold sequence.The display will alternate slowly between Hold and
count up time.
If the Hold time [HtinE] parameter has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the active menu key.
If [HtinE] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold time
expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
5. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] /[sound].:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the con-
troller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time of day will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowl-
edge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will automatically
time out within 20 seconds and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible tone by pressing
the active menu key. Once acknowledged the audible tone is silenced and the con-
troller goes into idle.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
will switch off. The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
Run a Menu (without preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is inac-
tive — in other words, when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the
Configuration Mode is set to [```no].
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit

G H
A
SLOW
FLASH
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[``EnD]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
B
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
G H
AAB
GH
SLOW
FLASH
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4] [`Ho1d] [``!¢9]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DE
C
F
G...

Application 1 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 9
1. With idle on the display, place food in the oven and insert meat probe (if necessary).
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run.
The menu key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
3. When the timed cooking sequence is complete, the oven will run the probe cooking
sequence, if the probe parameter has been selected [```on], [Probe] will appear
on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
4. Once the entire cooking sequence (timed cook and probed cooking) is complete, the
unit will switch to the Hold sequence.
The display will alternate slowly between Hold and count up time. If the Hold time
parameter [Htine] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time indefinitely. If
Hold time [Htine] is greater than 0, the unit will run the hold sequence until the
hold time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 5.
The hold sequence will end when you cancel the current menu or activate another.
5. When the cook-&-hold cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending
on the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] / [sound]:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the con-
troller does not maintain temperature and does not run time. [`idle] or current
time will appear on the display. The menu key indicator light will be off.
With Sound set to 1, 2, or 3: [``end] will appear on the display and an audible tone
will be emitted. The menu key indicator light will flash rapidly. You can acknowl-
edge and silence the tone by pressing the active menu key or it will time out in 1 to
20 seconds and go into idle.
With Sound set to 4 or 5: [``end] will appear on the display and the menu key
indicator light will flash rapidly. You must acknowledge the audible signal by press-
ing the active menu key. Once acknowledged the tone is silenced and the controller
goes into idle.
6. Once the controller goes into idle, the menu key indicator light and the heat outputs
will switch off. The controller will not regulate to any temperature.
7. To repeat cooking, repeat steps 1 through 4 or 5.
H
MINICHEF 2000
[`Ho1d]] [``!¢4]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
DE
C
F
G
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[`idle]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
DE
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
[`0009]
Edit Accept
Back-UpExit
AB
GH
AB
GH
STEADY
ON

10 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 1
Pause a Menu
While cooking, you can pause cooking time by pressing the active menu key once. The
menu key indicator light will flash rapidly.
Countdown time will resume when you press the active menu key again.
Cancel a Menu
Canceling a menu stops controller operation completely. The controller does not main-
tain set point temperatures or run time. You cancel a menu to run another menu, stop
menu operation for any reason, or are preparing to shut off the oven.
• Press the active menu key for 2 seconds. In hold, momentarily press the menu key.
Heat outputs will switch off. Heat output indicator lights will switch off. [`idle] or
time of day will be on the display.
Change Menus or Restart
1. If the controller is preheating or running a menu, cancel the menu by pressing and
holding the active menu key for 2 seconds. If the controller is in [`idle] go to 2.
2. Press the key for the menu you want to run. Based on its programming, the unit
will run the menu in one of the ways described earlier.
Door Opening
When you open the oven door (uses Event Input 1 for switch closure. Switch closure
indicates the door is open) the unit will act as described below.
During the cooking sequence: time is paused — [`Door] will appear on the display.
The heat and fan will be shut off.
During the preheat or hold sequence: [`Door] will appear on the display. The heat and
fan will be shut off. When you close the door, the unit will operate normally.
Event Outputs
While running a menu:
When Low fan speed (or single-speed fan) is on, Event Output 1 is on.
When High fan speed is on, Event Output 2 is on.
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WARNING: Starting or initiating a menu can cause or initiate fan motion. Appropriate reasonable care should be
taken to prevent personal injury or machine damage as a result of operator initiated or unexpected fan motion.
Temperature Alarms
The controller will alert you to temperature alarm conditions if they occur. If an alarm
occurs, take action as determined by your supervisor. See the Appendix in the Hardware
& Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart and a summary of temperature
alarms.
Errors The controller will alert you to errors if they occur. Errors are critical problems that
shut down the unit. If an error occurs, an error message will appear on the display. You
should switch off the power and call for service.
See the Appendix in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for a Troubleshooting Chart
and a summary of errors.

Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 11
Application 2
Automatic Cook-&-Hold
Oven with Meat Probe
Option
One Heat Channel, 17 Menus
Introduction to Application 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Configuration Mode Quick Reference . . . . . . . . 13
Program Mode Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 8 Operate the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Application 2 allows you to program as many as 17 menus to control one temperature
channel, a fan and cooking time for an automatic cook-&-hold oven with or without a
meat probe. The application includes a two-step cooking sequence and a hold function.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested
design to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guide-
lines, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
2

12 ■ Watlow MINICHEF 2000 Application 2
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Heat
12
45
Start/
Stop 6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
Input 1 Oven Temperature →
Input 2 Probe Temperature →
Event Input 1 Door Open →
Event Input 2 not used →
→Output 1 Heat
→Output 2 not used
→Event Output 1 Fan Low
→Event Output 2 Fan High
→Output 5 Audible Alarm
Menu
Select
Heat
12
5
Start/
Stop
6
Down
Your Company Logo
3
Up
4
Menu
Select
Heat indicator light Lit
when heat output is on.
Not Used
Not Used
Menu Select Enter menu
mode or select menu.
Increment Scroll through
valid menus.
Start/Stop Activate or
cancel active menu.
Decrement Scroll through
valid menus.
Start/Stop Indicator Light
Slow flash...Preheating
Rapid flash...Ready
Lit...Cooking
Off...Done
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Display five-digit, seven-
segment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.

Application 2 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 13
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
[Etype] Equipment-Type [appl`] Application Number 1 - 28 2
[a_Loc] Application Number Yes, No
Security Lock
[Sound] Audible Alarm Sound 0 - 5
[FAn``] Fan Speed 1 spd, 2 spd
[delay] Fan Delay Time 0 - 120
[SEtUP] Setup [`Ç_Ï`] Temperature Display Format °C or °F
[time] Time Display Format MMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key Chirp On, Off
[loc``] Menu Security Lock Yes, No
[tc```] Thermocouple Type J, K (shown as [````H]), E
[rtd``] RTD Curve DIN, JIS
[tconp] WatCurve™ Temperature On, Off
Compensation
[Ofst1] Temp. Offset, Channel 1 -99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[Ofst2] Temp. Offset, Channel 2 -99 to 99°F (-55 to 55°C)
[tr`lo] Temperature Range Low 0ºF (-18ºC) for RTD inputs
32ºF (0ºC) for tc inputs to [tr`Hi]
[tr`Hi] Temperature Range High [tr`lo] to 1200°F (649°C)
[ready] Preheat Ready Feature Yes, No
[rband] Ready Band 1 to 1200°F (649°C)
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock Display Yes, No
[plOSS] Power Loss Menu Resume Yes, No
[al``1] Alarm for Channel 1 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[aL`P1] Absolute Process Alarm 1 100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL1] Low Deviation Alarm 1 -999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH1] High Deviation Alarm 1 0 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[AL``2] Alarm for Channel 2 None, Dev, Proc, Both
[AL`P2] Absolute Process Alarm 2 100 to 1200°F (38 to 649°C)
[aLdL2] Low Deviation Alarm 2 -999 to 0°F (-555 to 0°C)
[aLdH2] High Deviation Alarm 2 0 to 999°F (0 to 555°C)
[tHErl] Thermal [tyPE`] Temperature Control Type PID, On-Off
[HYSt1] Hysteresis 1 1 to 99°F (1 to 55°C)
[Pid`U] PID Units SI, US
[tune1] Auto-tuning 1 on, OFF
[ProP1] Proportional Band 1 1 to 999°F (1 to 555°C)
[rSEt1] Reset (integral) Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 repeats/minute
[int`1] Integral Gain 1 0.00 to 99.99 minutes/repeat
[rAtE1] Rate (derivative) Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 minutes
[dEr`1] Derivative Gain 1 0.00 to 9.99 minutes
[CYcL1] PID Cycle Time 1 1 to 60 seconds
[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics & Software Setup Guide.

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Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 2 to access them. For menu programming direc-
tions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes a
detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
[M``] Menu Numbers 1 - 17 [Stpt1] Set point 1 Temp range low
Temperature of set point 1. to temp range high
[TiNe1] Time 1 Setting both Time 1
Run time of set point 1. and Time 2 at 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`1] Fan 1 Speed Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan 1 during time 1 Two Speed: Off, Low, Hghi
[Stpt2] Set point 2 Temp range low
Temperature of set point 2. to temp range high
[TiNe2] Time 2 Setting both Time 1 and
Run time of set point 2. Time 2 to 0 invalidates
selected menu.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[fan`2] Fan 2 Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during time 2 Two Speed: Off, Low, High
[Probe] Probe On, Off
Activates probe function.
[ptenp] Probe Temperature Temp range low
Temperature at which probe to temp range high
will switch controller to
hold condition.
[Hstpt] Hold Set point Temp range low
Temperature at which the to temp range high.
oven will operate during
hold sequence
[Htine] Hold Time 0 = infinite. A setting >0
Run time of hold sequence. = hold time.
Format varies based
on configuration.
[H`fan] Hold Fan Single Speed: On, Off
Speed of fan during hold time. Two speed: Off, Low, High
Auto-tuning Note:
Before auto-tuning Application 2, Set Point 1 of Menu 1 must first be set to a value that
is typical of your application. (See the Hardware & Software Setup Guide for informa-
tion on programming menus.) Then set [tHErL] / [tunE1] to [```on]. After you
accept [```on], by pressing “Enter,” the controller will display [`tunE] while auto-
tuning is taking place.
The controller will cancel the auto-tuning process if it cannot be completed in 80 min-
utes. You can cancel the auto-tuning process at any time by pressing either key C or key
D and accepting [``Off], by pressing “Enter,” when it appears.

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Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay
To complete the installation, you must apply a graphic membrane to the front panel of
the controller. The following artwork will help you design and create a membrane for
this application. For more dimensions and guidelines, see the Hardware & Software
Setup Guide.
Suggested End-user Overlay:
This Prototyping and Training Membrane Overlay will help you with the con-
figuration and programming steps. To order it, see the Ordering Information
at the back of this guide.
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Step 8 Operate the Controller
Summary of Key Functions in Operation Mode
Key Operation Function
A None
B None
C Menu Increment
D Menu Select
E Start/Stop
F Menu Decrement
Start-up
Apply power to the oven.
[`idle] will appear on the display.
If the Real Time Clock Display option is installed and [setup] / [Cloc`] = [``Yes],
the time of day will appear on the display.
Select a Menu
1. Press the Menu Select key
The controller will display the currently selected menu.
2. Press the Up-arrow or Down-arrow key until the menu you want appears on the dis-
play.
The controller will only display valid menus (those for which Time 1 or Time 2 for
the menu are set to greater than 0).
3. Press the Menu Select key again or press the Start key to immediately run the
menu.
The menu you have chosen becomes the current menu for controller operation.
Preheat
If the [Ready] parameter under the [SetUp] function in the Configuration Mode is set
to yes, the controller will detect temperatures and preheat to operating temperature
(above relative set point minus the ready band).
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• Activate the menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
If the oven is not at operating temperature, it will preheat. Meanwhile:
The word [Pre-`] [`Heat] will appear on the display for a few moments. The
Start/Stop key indicator light will flash slowly. The temperature of Channel 1 will
be displayed until the operating temperature is reached.
(The heat output indicator light - G, just below the display- will light up whenever
the controller is calling for heat.)
When the oven is at operating temperature (above the relative set point minus the
ready band) [Ready] will appear on the display and the Start/Stop key indicator light
will flash rapidly. You are now ready to cook with the active menu.
• If the oven is at operating temperature, the display goes directly to [Ready] with-
out indicating preheat or temperature.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
Run a Menu (with preheat feature)
This procedure describes how to run an active menu when the preheat feature is active
(when the [ready] parameter in the [SetUp] function of the Configuration Mode is set
to [``yes]).
1. Select the menu you want to run as shown earlier in “Select a Menu”.
2. With [`idle] or time of day on the display, press the Start/Stop key.
If the preheat condition has not been met, the oven will preheat until ready appears on
the display.
Note: You can skip preheat and go directly to the cooking sequence by pressing the Start/Stop key a second time.
If the oven is already at operating temperature [ready] will appear on the display.
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3. With [ready] on the display, place the food in the oven and insert the meat probe (if
necessary). Then press the Start/Stop key (indicated by the rapidly flashing indica-
tor light).
The Start/Stop key indicator will light up. Time will count down on the display.
The unit will run the following two-step cooking sequence:
Countdown time is displayed. It is the total of the programmed Time 1 plus Time 2.
Set point 1 and Fan 1 will run until Time 1 expires.
Set point 2 and Fan 2 will run until Time 2 expires. You will not see the switch-over
from Time 1 to Time 2.
4. If the probe parameter has been selected [```on], the oven will run the probe
sequence when the cooking sequence is complete:
[Probe] will appear on the display.
The unit will continue to cook until the food reaches the programmed probe temper-
ature.
5. Once the cooking sequence (and the probe sequence, if run) is complete, the unit will
switch to the Hold sequence.The display will alternate slowly between Hold and
count up time.
If the Hold time parameter [HtinE] has been set to 0, the unit will count up time
indefinitely. The hold sequence will end and the controller will go into idle when you
cancel the current menu by pressing the Start/Stop key.
If [HtinE] is greater than 0), the unit will run the hold sequence until the hold
time expires. It will then switch to the sequence described in 6.
6. When the cooking cycle is finished, one of the following will happen, depending on
the way the controller was programmed at [Etype] /[sound].:
With Sound set to 0: The controller automatically switches to idle, in which the con-
troller does not maintain the temperatures at set point and does not run time.
[`idle] or current time will appear on the display. The Start/Stop key indicator
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