Phase 8.3 & 8.

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Microprocessor
User’s Manual

American Dryer Corporation

88 Currant Road
Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA
Telephone: +1 (508) 678-9000 / Fax: +1 (508) 678-9447
e-mail: [email protected]

www.amdry.com

ADC Part No. 113424-4

 Retain This Manual In A Safe Table of Contents____________
Place For Future Reference
General User Information
Please read this manual carefully to thoroughly familiarize
yourself with the Phase 8 microprocessor controller Coin/Debit Models “Coin Dry Mode” ..... 3
(computer) system features, operational instructions, and
programming characteristics. This manual contains General User Information
important information on how to employ all the features of
your new dryer in the safest and most economical way.
Non-Coin Models “OPL Dry Mode” ....... 3
This product embodies advanced concepts in engineering,
design, and safety. If this product is properly maintained, it Control Setup Procedure ...................... 3
will provide many years of safe, efficient, and trouble free
operation. Entering and Exiting Service Mode ..... 4
We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible
and hope you will find it useful. The manufacturer reserves Quick Reference Programming Menu .. 5
the right to make changes from time to time, without notice or
obligation, in prices, specifications, colors, and material, and
to change or discontinue models. Programming Selections....................... 6

Faults .................................................... 10
“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”
Information must be obtained from your local gas Events ................................................... 10
supplier on the instructions to be followed if the user
smells gas. These instructions must be posted in a
prominent location near the dryer.
Programming Non-Coin (OPL) Cycles 11

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 Display Fault Message
Important
! Read all instructions before operating!
While machine is displaying “OUT OF ORDER” press the LO
key.

General User Information Display Credit Remaining

Coin/Debit Models “Coin Dry Mode” ___ While machine is displaying “OUT OF ORDER” press the HI
key.
Cold Start (Initial/First Use)
Appliance is programmed at the factory as follows: Clear “Out of Order”
Dryer While machine is displaying “OUT OF ORDER” press and
10 minute dry time/quarter (coin 1) hold the PAUSE key for 3-seconds.
$.25 dry price

Warm Start (After Power Failure) General User Information

A few seconds after power is restored, if a cycle was in Non-Coin Models “OPL Dry Mode” ____
progress at the time of the power failure, the display will
Cold Start (Initial/First Use)
prompt “Select Cycle to Restart”. This is to indicate the need
for a setting to be pressed to restart dryer. This appliance has 20 preset cycles, which are ready for
use. To start the unit, use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to
Pricing scroll through the preset cycles, until the desired cycle is
highlighted, then press the START/ENTER key. You can find
After the door is opened following the completion of a cycle,
a detailed description of the preset cycles in the chart on
the display indicates the cycle price (unless set for free
page 11. While a cycle is running you can press the STOP
operation). As coins or debit inputs arrive, the display will
button once to pause the cycle or twice to clear it completely.
change to lead the user through the initiation of a cycle.
Hot Keys
There are 2 types of pricing:
Display Reason S.A.F.E. is Disabled
Accumulative Time
While machine is idle displaying “SELECT A CYCLE” or
In this Vending Mode each coin inserted has a specific value
“S.A.F.E. DISABLED … SELECT A CYCLE”, press the STOP
in time, which is determined by the “Time for Amount to Start”.
and START keys simultaneously.
Accumulative Coin Clear Current Drying Cycle
In this Vending Mode additional time can only be achieved
While machine is idle displaying “CYCLE PAUSED RESTART
when the “Time for Top Off” has been inserted.
CYCLE OR PRESS PAUSE TO CLEAR”, press the STOP key
and the cycle will be terminated.
Note
! A maximum of 99 minutes may be purchased; no
additional credit is given when 99 minutes is in the
Clear Fault Message
While machine is displaying any fault message press and
display.
hold the STOP key for 3-seconds.
“Free Dry Mode”
When the Dry Mode is set to FREE, only one cycle time is Control Setup Procedure ______________
initially vended. Pressing and holding the HIGH or LOW key
for 3-seconds will allow the time to be adjusted. Pressing Important
HIGH will increase the time in 1 minute units and pressing
LOW will decrease the time in 1 minute units. Once the
! Read all instructions before operating!
desired time is chosen, pressing MED will save the new The keypad along with the digital display are used to setup
time. the dryer controls.

Hot Keys How to use the Keypad

Display Reason S.A.F.E. is Disabled to Program the Controls
While machine is idle displaying “S.A.F.E. DISABLED … Coin/Debit Controllers
READY INSERT 25¢ TO START” or “S.A.F.E. DISABLED … The HIGH key is used to increase numbers and scan through
SELECT A CYCLE”, press the PAUSE and LO keys menu locations.
simultaneously.
The MEDIUM key will enter program locations and save
changes made.
Clear Credit
The LOW key is used to decrease numbers and scan through
While machine is idle displaying “SELECT A CYCLE” press
menu locations.
and hold PAUSE, while holding PAUSE press HI, HI, HI, LO,
LO, MED within 3-seconds and the control will display “CLEAR To back out of a program location hit the PAUSE key.
CREDIT?” While still holding PAUSE press any key to clear
credit. Releasing PAUSE then pressing any key will not clear
credit.

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Non-Coin (OPL) Controllers Entering and Exiting Service Mode ___
The UP ARROW is used to increase numbers and scan
through menu locations.
Entering
Coin/Debit Models
The DOWN ARROW is used to decrease numbers and scan
through menu locations. Use security key to activate programming mode.
The START/ENTER key will enter program locations and save Non-Coin (OPL) Models
changes made.
To enter the Program Mode you must hold the STOP key and
To back out of a menu location hit the STOP/PAUSE key. the UP ARROW key down.

Start Operating Setup Exiting

Caution The PERM PRESS/ENTER key must be depressed to save
any changes that have been made.
! The service access panel must not be opened
unless power is first disconnected from the dryer. Coin/Debit Models
Before proceeding it is worth noting that, despite all the Return security key back to its normal position.
options available, an owner can simply choose to uncrate a
new commercial machine, hook it up, plug it in and have a Non-Coin (OPL) Models
unit which operates. Exit Service Mode by pressing the STOP key.

Note Important
! On stacked dryers programming selections apply ! If the computer in a non-coin (OPL) unit is set to
coin or free, it will be necessary to connect two
to both pockets.
orange wires found loose in the wire bundle directly behind
the computer board. Once this is done, the computer will
be automatically entered into the Service Mode.

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Quick Reference Programming Menu ______________________________________________

Machine Info
Coin Vault
Hours
Serial #
Software Rev

Program Setup
Control Settings
Language (Language 1, Language 2)
Temp Scale (ºF, ºC)
Buzzer Settings (End of Cycle, Beep Count)
Dry Mode (Coin, Free, OPL)
Top Back Light (0-200)
Bottom Back Light (0-200)
Ready Prompt (To start insert #, Ready, Custom)

Machine Settings
Model
Lint Cleaning Frequency (0-3 Hours)
Axial Max Temp (100º - 180º F / 38º - 82º C)
Burner Setup (One / Two) Not Available on Stack
Auto Adjust (1-255)
Search Period (1-255)

Hi Key
KEY FUNCTIONS
Time for Amount to Start (1-99 Minutes)
LOW / DOWN ARROW Time for Top Off (1-99 Minutes)
Scroll down/decrease value Dry Temp (100º - 160º F / 38º - 71º C)
Cool Time (0-9 Minutes)
HIGH / UP ARROW
Reversing Mode (OFF / ON)
Scroll up/increase value
MEDIUM / ENTER Med Key
Accept selection
Time for Amount to Start (1-99 Minutes)
PAUSE / STOP Time for Top Off (1-99 Minutes)
Back out of a location Dry Temp (100º - 160º F / 38º - 71º C)
Cool Time (0-9 Minutes)
Reversing Mode (OFF / ON)

Low Key
Time for Amount to Start (1-99 Minutes)
Time for Top Off (1-99 Minutes)
Dry Temp (100º - 160º F / 38º - 71º C)
Cool Time (0-9 Minutes)
Reversing Mode (OFF / ON)

Vending Options
Currency Symbol (USD, Pound, Euro, Yen, Token,
No Symbol, No Symbol or Decimal)
Vending Mode (Accumulative Time, Accumulative Coin)
Vending Safeguard (Bad Coin Reset, Bad Coin Lockout)
Clear Escrow (0-99 Minutes)
Clear Coin Vault (No / Yes)
Left Coin Value (1-2500)
Right Coin Value (1-2500)
Amount to Start (1-2500)
Amount for Top Off (1-2500)
Debit Card Setup (Off, Gen 1, Gen 2)

Diagnostic Mode
Fault Recording
Diagnostic Cycle
Help Menu
Factory Settings

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Programming Selections ______________ 2: PROGRAM SETUP
MAIN MENU While the control is displaying “SERVICE MODE” and
PROGRAM SETUP is highlighted, press the MED/ENTER key
When PROGRAM Mode is first entered, the control will enter to enter this menu.
the PROGRAM Mode main menu. This main menu will serve
as the gateway to all of the PROGRAM Mode features. The Note
features include MACHINE INFO, PROGRAM SETUP, and
DIAGNOSTIC MODE. ! All default settings are illustrated in underlined
bold italics.
Note
1: CONTROL SETTINGS
! If a fault occurs while in normal operation, and the
faults were not cleared, then these faults will be 1: LANGUAGE
displayed in the upper display when the SERVICE SWITCH 1: LANGUAGE 1 – allows the user to change the
has been transitioned. Pressing the MED/ENTER key will language shown on the display.
enable the user to enter into Service Mode. ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
PROGRAM MODE ITALIAN
1: MACHINE INFO DUTCH
JAPANESE
2: PROGRAM SETUP
3: DIAGNOSTIC MODE 2: LANGUAGE 2 – allows the user to show a
second language on the display.
The LOW/DOWN ARROW key will enable the user to scroll NONE
through all the menu items. ENGLISH
FRENCH
Each menu in Service Mode will contain a list of selectable SPANISH
items. The use of the HI/UP ARROW key and the LOW/DOWN ITALIAN
ARROW key on the keypad will enable the currently selected DUTCH
item to change. The currently selected menu item will appear JAPANESE
with a box around it.
If the menu contains a list of items that will lead to a 2: TEMP SCALE – will display temperatures as degrees
sub-menu, then the items will be listed in ascending Fahrenheit or Celsius.
numbered order starting at one. Once the item is selected ºF/ºC
and entered, the controls will go to the sub-menu.
3: BUZZER SETTINGS
If the menu item does not lead to a sub-menu, the items will 1. END OF CYCLE – controls audible beep
only be listed and not numbered. When the item is selected OFF / ON
and entered, the selected item will become highlighted. 2. BEEP COUNT – adjusts number of beeps
Some of these items without a sub-menu do contain (duration)
selectable parameters. These parameters will be viewed to (adjustable between 1-10 beeps)
the right of the item. Once the item is highlighted, the 5
parameter can be changed.
4: DRY MODE – refer to page 3 for explanations.
Coin Dry Mode
1: MACHINE INFORMATION Free Dry Mode
OPL Dry Mode
Machine information will display the coin vault* upper/lower
hours**, SERIAL NUMBER, and the SOFTWARE REV. All of 5: TOP BACKLIGHT – adjusts brightness of top display.
the items on the MACHINE INFORMATION SCREEN will be 0 (adjustable from 0 to 200
read only. 0 = brightest and 200 = dimmest)
* Coin models only.
** Stack units only will appear as upper and lower. 6: BOTTOM BACKLIGHT – adjusts brightness of bottom
display. (Not available on single [8.3] computers.)
Actual listing will be as follows: 0 (adjustable from 0 to 200
0 = brightest and 200 = dimmest)
COIN VAULT: X X .X X Amount of coin accumulated since
last cleared. (Coin models only) 7: READY PROMPT
UPPER/LOWER XXXXXX Total amount of hours run. 1. Ready Prompt
HOURS: To start insert
Ready
SERIAL XXXXXX The 6 digit serial number entered
NUMBER: by the factory.
Custom (up to 21 characters)
2. Custom
SOFTWARE XXX The software revision loaded on (This will enable you to enter a custom display)
REV: the control board.

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2: MACHINE SETTINGS 5: LOW KEY SETTINGS
1: MODEL 1: TIME FOR AMOUNT TO START
Gas Non-Rev Gas Rev 10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes)
Electric Non-Rev Electric Rev
Steam or Oil Non-Rev Steam or Oil Rev 2: TIME FOR TOP OFF
10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes)
2: LINT CLEAN FREQ. – adjusts time between prompts to
clean lint. 3: DRY TEMP
3 (adjustable between 0 - 3 hours, 120 (100° - 160° F / 38° - 71° C)
0 being off)
4: COOL TIME – adjusts length of cool down cycle at the
3: AXIAL MAX TEMP – adjusts axial probes set maximum end of a drying cycle.
temperature 2 (0 - 9 minutes)
180 (adjustable between
100° - 180° F / 38° - 82° C) 5: REVERSING MODE
OFF / ON (feature is only available if model
4: BURNER SETUP is set to reversing)
One burner / Two burner
(option not available for stack units) 6: VENDING OPTIONS
NOTE: 20 and 30 lb capacity must be set as one and 1. CURRENCY SYMBOL
50 and 75 lb capacity must be set as two. US DOLLAR ($)
UK POUND (£)
5: AUTO ADJUST – for auto cycle adjustment EURO (€)
7 (adjustable from 1 - 255) YEN (¥)
NOTE: 20 lb capacity should be set as 4. TOKEN
30 and 50 lb capacity should be set as 7. NO SYMBOL
75 lb capacity should be set as 3. NO SYMBOL OR DECIMAL

6: SEARCH PERIOD – for auto cycle adjustment 2. VENDING MODE

120 (adjustable from 1 - 255) ACCUMULATE TIME / ACCUMULATE COIN
NOTE: Refer to page 3 for explanation.
3: HI KEY SETTINGS
1: TIME FOR AMOUNT TO START 3. VENDING SAFEGUARD
10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes) BAD COIN RESET / BAD COIN LOCK OUT
NOTE: When a bad coin input is registered, the controller
2: TIME FOR TOP OFF will either lockout for 30-seconds or immediately
10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes) reset.

3: DRY TEMP 4. CLEAR ESCROW

160 (100° - 160° F / 38° - 71° C) 0 (adjustable between 0 - 99 minutes,
0 being off)
4: COOL TIME – adjusts length of cool down cycle at the NOTE: Sets duration of time before credit (minutes) will be
end of a drying cycle. deleted, if a temperature selection is not made after
2 (0 - 9 minutes) it has been stopped.
5: REVERSING MODE 5. CLEAR COIN VAULT
OFF / ON (feature is only available if model NO / YES
is set to reversing)
6. LEFT COIN VALUE
4: MED KEY SETTINGS .25 (adjustable between 1 - 2500)
1: TIME FOR AMOUNT TO START
10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes) 7. RIGHT COIN VALUE
.10 (adjustable between 1 - 2500)
2: TIME FOR TOP OFF
10 (adjustable from 1 - 99 minutes) 8. AMOUNT TO START
.25 (adjustable between 1 - 2500)
3: DRY TEMP
130 (100° - 160° F / 38° - 71° C) 9. AMOUNT FOR TOP OFF – amount for additional time
after amount to start has been achieved.
4: COOL TIME – adjusts length of cool down cycle at the .25 (adjustable between 1 - 2500)
end of a drying cycle.
2 (0 - 9 minutes) 10.DEBIT CARD SETUP
OFF / GEN 1 / GEN 2
5: REVERSING MODE
OFF / ON (feature is only available if model
is set to reversing)

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3: DIAGNOSTIC MODE EVENT I.D. FAILURE DESCRIPTION
1: FAULT RECORDING
E1 Top Radiant Sensor fault count
1: UPPER DRYER FAULTS*
E2 Top Burner Ignitor fault count
When a fault is recorded on the top pocket, it can be viewed in
E3 Top Exhaust High Limit
this location. If no fault(s) have been recorded, then “NO
UPPER FAULTS” will be displayed. E4 Bottom Radiant sensor fault count
E5 Bottom Burner ignitor fault count
1: (Description of fault)
E6 Bot Exhaust High Limit
2: (Description of fault) E7 Coin 1 Bad Coin count
E8 Coin 2 Bad Coin Count
3: (Description of fault)
E9 Upper pocket forward rotation sensor fault count
4: (Description of fault) EA Upper pocket reverse rotation sensor fault count

5: (Description of fault) EB Lower pocket forward rotation sensor fault count

EC Lower pocket reverse rotation sensor fault count
2: LOWER DRYER FAULTS*
ED S.A.F.E. DISABLED – Water not connected
When a fault is recorded on the bottom pocket, it can be
viewed in this location. If no fault(s) has been recorded, then
“NO LOWER FAULTS” will be displayed. Diagnostic Cycle
Diagnostic Mode enables the user to run the dryer(s) and
1: (Description of fault) access items to troubleshoot a problem with the dryer.
When the diagnostic menu is first selected, the controls will
2: (Description of fault)
prompt the user to start a cycle as seen below.
3: (Description of fault)
DIAGNOSTIC MODE
4: (Description of fault)
SELECT CYCLE
5: (Description of fault)

* Single units will only have one set of faults.

3: EVENTS
E1:XX Note
E2:XX
E3:XX ! Once a cycle is selected, the control will clear the
fault condition so that dryer can be started. This
E4:XX will also clear all credit in escrow and any cycle time
E5:XX remaining on both pockets.
E6:XX
E7:XX When the dryer is still in an idle state, a cycle must be selected.
E8:XX Once a cycle is selected, the unit will enter into Running Mode.
E9:XX The cycle’s time and temperature will correspond to the
EA:XX selected cycle’s parameter settings under SETUP Mode.
EB:XX
EC:XX Once a cycle has been selected the keys will now enable the
ED:XX user to access different features.
RESET • Pressing the HI/UP ARROW key will increase the time of
This will reset all of the event counts to 0. the current running cycle. (1 minute at a time.)
• Pressing the LOW/DOWN ARROW key will decrease the
All CODES starting with an “E” represent an event. An event time of the current running cycle. (1 minute at a time.)
failure is one that would still allow the dryer to run in a safe • Pressing the PAUSE/STOP key will pause the current
condition. The number after the “E” code indicates the amount running cycle.
of times that event failure occurred. The 13 Event Code • Pressing the MED/ENTER key will access the HELP
failures are listed in the following table. MENU.

Note
! If the program key switch is toggled while a cycle
is running and no diagnostic codes are being
reported, the current diagnostic cycle will continue to run in
Customer Mode. Once the cycle has finished the control
should return to operating in the normal Customer Mode.

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When a cycle is running, the control will display DIAGNOSTIC If the help menu feature “CODE” is selected, the center
MODE at the top of the display. section will present “Help Codes” and “Events”. All of the
items in the code menu will automatically scroll up and
If a fault occurs during Diagnostic Mode, the control will enter into
continue to scroll until LOW/DOWN ARROW key is
a fault cool down and the occurring fault will be displayed. The
pressed to select a new help menu feature.
fault can be cleared by reentering the diagnostic cycle.
All CODES starting with an “H” represent some condition
Help Menu that could interfere with the proper functioning of the dryer.
There could be up to 3 “H” codes listed within the HELP
The help menu allows the user to view the status of different
MENU.
parts of the dryer. When a feature is highlighted, the center section
will list that feature and its current status. The items in the help • H1 represents the last failure recorded.
menu will refer to the current running cycle that was selected in • H2 represents the second to last failure recorded.
Diagnostic Mode. • H3 represents the third to last failure recorded.
Pressing the HI/UP ARROW key will allow the user to move the Each Help Code will be followed by a two digit code. This
highlighted bar around the help menu screen. For example, two digit code will reflect a particular issue.
highlighting “S” will show the status of the sail switch.
Pressing the PAUSE/STOP key will return the controls to HELP
CODE DESCRIPTION
Diagnostic Mode. CODE

The table below shows the standard features available and the 81 Lower Exhaust Probe Fault
symbol they correlate with. 86 Upper Exhaust Probe Fault
87 Upper Axial Probe Fault
FEATURE FEATURE FEATURE FEATURE
SYMBOL TEXT INFORMATION 82 Lower Axial Probe Fault

EXH EXHAUST Exhaust (in Deg. F or C) 89 Upper Sail Switch Open Fault
TEMP PROBE Temperature Probe 88 Upper Sail Switch Closed Fault
AXL AXIAL TEMP PROBE Axial Thermistor Probe (in Deg. F or C) 84 Lower Sail Switch Open Fault
RPM TUMBLER Tumbler Speed in R.P.M. 83 Lower Sail Switch Closed Fault
ROTATION SPEED Revolutions Per Minute
90 Upper Rotation Sensor Fault
MIN TIME REMAINING Time remaining 0 to 99
in the diag. cycle (in minutes) 91 Lower Rotation Sensor Fault

CODE HELP CODE MENU Help Menu Code Help Codes 92 Gen 2 Card Reader Communication Fault

T1 THERMOSTAT Thermostat ON - OFF E1 Top Radiant Sensor fault count

BURNER 1 (Heat Output Burner 1) E2 Top Burner Ignitor fault count
T2* THERMOSTAT Thermostat ON - OFF E3 Top Exhaust High Limit
BURNER 2 (Heat Output Burner 2)
E4 Bottom Radiant sensor fault count
H1 HEAT RETURN Heat Return Burner 1 ON - OFF
BURNER 1 E5 Bottom Burner Ignitor fault count
H2* HEAT RETURN Heat Return Burner 2 ON - OFF E6 Bottom Exhaust High Limit
BURNER 2
E7 Coin 1 Bad Coin count
C1 HEAT RELAY 1 Heat relay 1 contacts OPEN - CLOSED
CONTACTS E8 Coin 2 Bad Coin Count

C2* HEAT RELAY 2 Heat relay 2 contacts OPEN - CLOSED E9 Upper pocket forward rotation sensor fault count
CONTACTS EA Upper pocket reverse rotation sensor fault count
B BLOWER Fan output ON - OFF EB Lower pocket forward rotation sensor fault count
F FORWARD Forward drive output ON - OFF EC Lower pocket reverse rotation sensor fault count
R REVERSE Shows reversing ON - OFF ED S.A.F.E. DISABLED – Water not connected
relay is on

D DOOR Main Door OPEN - CLOSED

If a fault occurs while in Help Mode, the fault will be
L LINT Lint Door OPEN - CLOSED displayed as a Help Code or Event Code.
P WATER PRESSURE H2O Input ON - OFF Codes can be cleared by pressing and holding the
S SAIL SWITCH Sail Switch OPEN - CLOSED PAUSE/STOP key for 3-seconds.

V VAULT SWITCH Vault Switch OPEN - CLOSED The last item listed in the code menu will identify the
revision of the software that is being used on the control
W WATER OUTPUT S.A.F.E. output ON - OFF board.

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Faults __________________________________ Exhaust High Temp Fault
Exhaust Probe An exhaust high temperature fault occurs when the exhaust
probe is detecting a tumbler temperature that is 20° F above
An exhaust probe fault occurs when the control detects that the maximum dryer temperature set point for more than
the exhaust temperature transducer is reading a temperature 10-seconds.
that is out of the probe’s normal operating temperature range
for more than 3-seconds. There is an automatic fault clearing Blocked Coin Drop
feature for this fault. If the fault condition no longer exists, the
control will clear the fault condition and return to READY Mode. This fault occurs if the control senses a blockage in the coin
input. If the coin input is blocked for more than 8-seconds
Axial Probe the control will go to out of order and will not allow the control
to start a cycle. This fault has both automatic and manual
An axial thermistor probe fault occurs when the control detects fault clearing. If the condition is corrected the control will
that the axial thermistor is reading a temperature that is out recover from out of order immediately after the blockage is
of the probe’s normal operating temperature range for more no longer seen.
than 30-seconds, usually an open or shorted probe condition.
There is an automatic fault clearing feature for this fault. If the
fault condition no longer exists, the control will clear the fault Events _________________________________
condition and return to READY Mode.
Radiant Sensor Fault Count
Sail Switch Closed A radiant sensor fault count will occur when a gas model
A sail switch closed fault occurs when a cycle is starting up dryer attempts to turn on the burner system and never
from either READY Mode, PAUSE Mode or any other idle state. receives a 120V return signal within a predefined time.
Once a temperature/cycle is selected the control will start the
time and verify the sail switch is open, if it is not, the control Burner Igniter Fault Count
will display on the screen that the control is “STARTING” and A burner ignition fault count will occur when a gas model
will not turn on the FAN, DRIVE or HEAT. The control will allow dryer attempts to turn on the burner system and receives a
the sail switch 10-seconds to open before the control faults 120V on the burner return signal but it does not transition to
out with a SAIL SWITCH CLOSED FAULT. Once a SAIL a 0V return signal within a predefined time.
SWITCH CLOSED FAULT is detected the control will log the
fault and will not allow the cycle to continue. The control will Exhaust High Limit
display “SAIL SWITCH CLOSED FAULT, SELECT CYCLE TO
RESTART, when the fault is detected. This location is a count of the times that the exhaust high
limit has been sensed in the open position.
Sail Switch Open
Bad Coin Count
A sail switch open fault occurs when a cycle is starting from
either READY Mode, PAUSE Mode or any other idle state. If This location is a count of all the bad coin occurrences that
the sail switch does not close within the allotted 10-seconds were detected from the coin input.
the control will log the fault and will not allow the cycle to
continue. The control will display “SAIL SWITCH OPEN FAULT, Forward Rotation Sensor Fault
CHECK MAIN DOOR AND LINT ACCESS AND SELECT CYCLE A forward rotation fault pertains only to reversing machines.
TO RESTART”. A sail switch open fault can also occur once a The way this fault works is if the dryer is reversing and is
cycle is in process. If the control detects that the sail switch running a cycle that has the reversing option enabled, if a
has opened, the heat will immediately turn off and if the sail rotation sensor fault condition is detected, the drive output
switch fails to close within the allotted 30-seconds, the control would be shut off. Then the dryer will transition to a reversing
will fault and display “SAIL SWITCH OPEN FAULT, CHECK drive output. If the dryer continues to run without an issue,
MAIN DOOR AND LINT ACCESS AND SELECT CYCLE TO the machine will continue to run with the forward drive output
RESTART”. disabled until the next cycle is started. If the Reversing Mode
also fails the control will enter a ROTATION SENSOR FAULT
Rotation Sensor Fault disabling the machine. The next cycle should operate with
A rotation sensor fault occurs when the control is in a cycle both drive outputs, that way, if the issue still exists the control
and does not detect any rotation sensor pulses in more than will fault out again disabling the fault drive output.
10-seconds.
Reverse Rotation Sensor Fault
Gen 2 Card Reader Communication Fault REVERSE ROTATION SENSOR FAULT is identical to
This fault occurs when the control has not received a health FORWARD ROTATION FAULT, however it pertains to the
check function from the Gen 2 debit card reader in reversing drive output instead of the forward drive output.
30-seconds. If this fault occurs in Ready or Vending Modes,
the control will log the fault and display “OUT OF ORDER”. S.A.F.E. Disabled – Water Not Connected
Once the control enters READY Mode and the fault has not This event pertains only to machines with a fire detection
been corrected or cleared, the control will display “OUT OF system. If the control senses a lack of water pressure, this
ORDER”. The fault is self clearing; therefore, once event will appear.
communication is reestablished, the control will clear the
OUT OF ORDER condition and allow full dryer functionality
again.

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Programming Non-Coin (OPL) Cycles __ Note
Choosing Cycle to Program ! There is no need to enter spaces in any of the
remaining character spaces. Once the ➝ is
At the “SELECT CYCLE” message, use the UP and DOWN selected, all remaining characters will become spaces.
ARROW keys to select the cycle that you would like to change.
Once the desired cycle is highlighted, press and hold the Programming Cycle Settings
ENTER key for 3-seconds. This will allow the user to view To change a particular cycle’s settings, use the UP and DOWN
and edit each particular cycle’s settings. Using the UP and ARROW keys to scroll through the selection and the ENTER
DOWN ARROW keys will allow the user to scan through the key to save your selection.
settings. Pressing the ENTER key while the setting is
highlighted, will allow the user to adjust that particular setting. CYCLE TYPE
AUTO
Note MANUAL
! A cycle can only be programmed if the controller is
in the “SELECT CYCLE” state, no fault condition CYCLE TIME (Only applies if MANUAL cycle is selected)
exists, and all doors are closed. 0 to 99 M (minutes)

DRY LEVEL (Only applies if AUTO cycle is selected)

Programming Cycle Name
FIN (FINISHING)
This option will allow the user to rename the cycle that was DRY
chosen under the “CYCLE SETTINGS” message. Up to 16 XDRY
characters are available for each cycle name.
DRY TEMP
When “CYCLE NAME” is chosen by pressing the ENTER key,
100º to 160º F (degrees Fahrenheit)
the display will transition to an edit “CYCLE NAME” menu.
38º to 71º C (degrees Celsius)
The name will change to 16 underlined character spaces.
Pressing STOP will exit out of the “CYCLE NAME” menu and COOL DOWN TIME (Only applies if MANUAL cycle is
none of the changes will be saved. selected)
Example: 0 to 99 M (minutes)
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
COOL DOWN TEMP (Only applies if MANUAL cycle is
➝

selected)
Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to scroll through the 70º to 100º F (degrees Fahrenheit)
available characters. The available characters are A-Z, space, 21º to 38º C (degrees Celsius)
0-9, and ➝ . Once the ENTER key is pressed, the next
character can now be changed. REVERSING MODE
OFF / ON
Example:
REV SPIN TIME
T A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
120 to 240 S (seconds)
➝

Once the last character is entered, choose the ➝ and press REV STOP TIME
ENTER. This will save the new cycle name. 5 to 10 S (seconds)

The following are the default cycle descriptions:

Cycle Dryness Cool Down (Manual Only) Reversing
Type
Cycle Name Time Level Temp Time Temp Mode Spin Stop
Auto / Manual Auto 100º F - 160º F 70º F - 100º F
0-99 min. Off / On 120-240 sec. 5-10 sec.
Manual Only Only 38º C - 71º C 21º C - 38º C
1 DENIM AUTO 50 DRY 160º F / 71º C 4 100º F / 38º C ON 240 5
2 HEAVY AUTO 50 DRY 155º F / 68º C 4 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
3 TOWELS AUTO 40 XDRY 155º F / 68º C 2 100º F / 38º C ON 240 5
4 HAND TOWELS AUTO 40 DRY 155º F / 68º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
5 WHITES AUTO 40 XDRY 155º F / 68º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
6 COLORS AUTO 40 DRY 145º F / 63º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
7 SHEETS AUTO 40 DRY 141º F / 61º C 2 100º F / 38º C ON 120 5
8 COTTONS AUTO 40 FIN 140º F / 60º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
9 DELICATES AUTO 40 FIN 130º F / 54º C 2 70º F / 21º C OFF 240 5
10 EXTRA DELICATE AUTO 40 FIN 100º F / 38º C 2 70º F / 21º C OFF 240 5
11 WRINKLE REMOVAL MANUAL 5 DRY 160º F / 71º C 0 70º F / 21º C OFF 240 5
12 TOUCH UP MANUAL 15 DRY 155º F / 68º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
13 CASUAL MANUAL 40 DRY 150º F / 66º C 2 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
14 DUVET MANUAL 50 DRY 125º F / 52º C 4 70º F / 21º C ON 120 5
15 HAND WASH MANUAL 20 DRY 125º F / 52º C 4 70º F / 21º C ON 240 5
16 SILK MANUAL 20 DRY 120º F / 49º C 10 70º F / 21º C ON 240 5
17 WOOLENS MANUAL 30 DRY 100º F / 38º C 10 70º F / 21º C ON 240 5
18 AIR MANUAL 0 DRY 100º F / 38º C 20 70º F / 21º C ON 240 5
19 NEW CYCLE 1 MANUAL 30 DRY 150º F / 66º C 4 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5
20 NEW CYCLE 2 MANUAL 30 DRY 150º F / 66º C 4 100º F / 38º C OFF 240 5

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