ADC AD-230, AD-100, AD-24 User Manual

PHASE 3 AND PHASE 4

MP COIN

USER’S MANUAL

(Excerpt from Installation Manual 112100)

American Dryer Corporation

88 Currant Road

Fall River, MA 02720-4781

Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

www.amdry.com

ADC Part No. 450263

SECTION III

L.E.D. DISPLAY AND CODES

ACOn Accumulative Coin
Adrt Maximum Auto Dryness Time
AFAt Amount For Additional Time
AGt Active Antiwrinkle Guard Time
AtIn Accumulative Time
AtSt Amount To Start
AUtO Automatic Mode
bCLO Bad Coin Lockout
bCrS Bad Coin Reset
bUZ Buzzer (Tone)
ºCEL Degree in Celsius
CLCC Clear Left Coin Count
Coin Coin Mode
CrCC Clear Right Coin Count
donE Drying and Cooling Cycles Complete or Dryer is in Antiwrinkle Cycle
door Door Circuit is Open
drYL Dryness Level
dSFL Dryer Sensor Circuit Failure
ºFAr Degree in Fahrenheit
FILL No Cycle in Progress
FLS Flash Display Active
FrEE Free Dry Mode
GdLY Antiwrinkle Delay Time
Gont Antiwrinkle On Time
Grd Antiwrinkle Program Active
HICd High Cool Down
LCC Left Coin Count
LCdE Left Coin Denomination
LOCd Low Cool Down
nbUZ No Buzzer (Tone)
nFLS No Flash Display
nGrd No Antiwrinkle
OFF Bad Coin Lockout Program Tripped
PL Program Location
PPCd Permanent Press Cool Down
PUSH Amount To Start has been Inserted, Make Temperature Selection
rCC Right Coin Count
rCdE Right Coin Denomination
tInE Timed Mode
tPLC Time Per Left Coin

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SECTION IV

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified at the time of ordering, the Phase 3 microprocessor controller

(computer) has been programmed by the factory with the parameters shown on page 47 and
page 48. Should program changes be found necessary, please read this manual carefully to
thoroughly familiarize yourself with the Phase 3 programming characteristics.

A. TIMED MODE

1. When turning on power or when no cycle is in progress, the light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display will read
“FILL” and/or “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”).

2. Insert coin(s). Once the correct “Amount To Start” has been inserted, the L.E.D. display will read “PUSH.”

3. Select temperature by pushing “HI TEMP,” “LO TEMP,” or “PERM PRESS.” The dryer will start, and
the L.E.D. display will read the temperature cycle selected and the drying time.

4. The dryer will continue through the drying and cooling cycles, showing time counting downward.

NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle, both the heat and motor will stop. However, the Phase 3

microprocessor controller (computer) will continue to count down in time. Continuation of the
cycle will resume only after the door has been closed and any one of three (3) temperature
selection buttons is again depressed.

5. Upon completion of the drying and cooling cycles, the buzzer (tone) will sound, and the L.E.D. display will
read “donE” for 5-seconds, at which time the dryer will shut off.

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is active (“Grd”), the L.E.D. display will remain reading “donE,”

and the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will proceed through the Antiwrinkle
Program until the maximum “Guard On Time” has expired or until the door is opened,
whichever comes first. The L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To Start”
(“AtSt”).

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is not active (“nGrd”), the L.E.D. display will read “donE” until the

main door is opened, at which time the L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To
Start” (“AtSt”).

B. AUTOMATIC MODE

1. When turning on power or when no cycle is in progress, the L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or
“Amount To Start” (“AtSt”).

2. Insert coin(s). Once correct “Amount To Start” has been inserted, the L.E.D. display will read “PUSH.”

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3. Select temperature by pushing “HI TEMP,” “LO TEMP,” or “PERM PRESS.” The dryer will start, the
light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display will read the temperature cycle selected, and the drying time portion of
the L.E.D. display will read “00” and count upward as time elapses.

NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle, both the heat and motor will stop. However, the Phase 3

microprocessor controller (computer) will continue to count upwards in time. Continuation of
the cycle will resume only after the door has been closed and any one of the three (3)
temperature selection buttons is again depressed.

4. Once the preprogrammed dryness level and cool down period have been reached or the maximum automatic
time has expired, whichever comes first, the buzzer (tone) will sound, and the L.E.D. display will read
“donE” for 5-seconds, at which time the dryer will shut off.

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is active (“Grd”), the L.E.D. display will remain reading “donE,”

and the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will proceed through the Antiwrinkle
Program until the maximum “Guard On Time” has expired or until the door is opened,
whichever comes first. The L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To Start”
(“AtSt”).

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is not active (“nGrd”) the L.E.D. display will read “donE” until the

main door is opened, at which time the L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To
Start.”

C. FREE DRY MODE

1. When turning on power or when no cycle is in progress, the L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or
“FrEE.”

2. Select temperature. The dryer will start, the L.E.D. display will read the temperature cycle selected, and
the drying portion of the L.E.D. display will read “00” and count upwards as time elapses.

NOTE: If the door is opened during a cycle, both the heat and motor will stop. However, the Phase 3

microprocessor controller (computer) will continue to count upwards in time. Continuation of
the cycle will resume only after the door has been closed and any one of the three (3)
temperature selection buttons is again depressed.

3. Once the preprogrammed dryness level and cool down period has been reached or the maximum automatic
time has expired, whichever comes first, the buzzer (tone) will sound, and the L.E.D. display will read
“donE” for 5-seconds, at which time the dryer will shut off.

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is active (“Grd”), the L.E.D. display will remain reading “donE,” and

the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will proceed through the Antiwrinkle Program
until the maximum “Guard On Time” has expired or until the door is opened, whichever comes
first. The L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”).

NOTE: If the Antiwrinkle Program is not active (“nGrd”) the L.E.D. display will read “donE” until the

main door is opened, at which time the L.E.D. display will read “FILL” and/or “Amount To
Start.”

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SECTION V

PROGRAM SELECTIONS

NOTE: Programs are stored in the computer memory and are cataloged as program locations (PL).

Temperature Display Mode

By closing the Program Switch (PS), the display will read the temperature in the dryer in either Fahrenheit or
Celsius, depending on how the PL01 temperature conversion status is set. The temperature display mode can
be activated while the dryer is in the operating cycle or off. While in the operating cycle, the circuit indicators
are visible for troubleshooting purposes.

NOTE: The dryer cannot be started while the computer program switch (PS) is closed unless the

cycle was already in progress.

Right Coin Count (rCC)

For models equipped with the optional dual coin acceptor, by closing the program switch and pushing the “HI
TEMP” keyboard (touch pad) selection button, the amount of coins inserted through the right coin slot of the coin
acceptor can be viewed through the light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display. The computer memory will retain a
running count of up to 9999 coins and can be cleared (CrCC) by following the program procedure on page 26.

Left Coin Count (LCC)

The number of coins inserted for a single coin acceptor dryer or in the case of a dual coin acceptor, the left coin
slot can be viewed through the L.E.D. display by closing the program switch and pushing the “LO TEMP”
keyboard (touch pad) selection button. The computer memory will retain a running count of up to 9999 coins and
can be cleared (CLCC) by following the procedure on page 27.

PL01 - Temperature Conversion Status

This program controls whether the temperature-related programs will be operated in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
Programs affected are:

1. Temperature display mode

2. Selection cycling temperatures

3. Cool down temperatures

Automatic Mode

When this parameter (“AUtO”) is selected, the dryer will run for a preset level of dryness (PL02) or until the
programmed automatic maximum time (PL14) has expired.

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At the end of the drying cycle, the dryer will go into the cool down cycle for the time period programmed (PL04,
PL06, or PL08) or until the temperature has dropped to the programmed cool down temperature (PL04, PL06,
or PL08).

NOTE: Due to humidity, atmospheric pressure, percentage of extraction, etc., the desired dryness level

may vary. It is suggested that the owner determine which level of dryness (90% to 100%) is
best suited for his/her application by experimenting with a few test loads.

Timed Mode (tInE)

When this parameter is selected (“tInE”) and the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) has been
activated, the dryer will continue to run until the preset time, including the cool down period (PL04, PL06, or
PL08), has elapsed, at which time the dryer will cycle off or go into the optional Antiwrinkle Program.

Antiwrinkle Program (Grd)

This feature can be used in conjunction with any of the three (3) operating modes (Coin Mode, Auto Mode, or
the Free Dry Mode). In this program (“Grd”), when the drying and cooling cycles are completed, the dryer will
shut off, the tone will sound, and the light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display will read “donE.” If the door is not
opened, the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will wait until the “Guard Delay Time” (PL15) has
expired, at which time the clothes will be tumbled (without heat) for the programmed “Guard On Time” (PL15).
The Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will repeat the process until the programmed “Active Guard
Time” (PL16) has expired or until the dryer door is opened, at which time the L.E.D. display will read “FILL”
and/or “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”), or “FILL” and/or “FrEE.”

Buzzer/Tone (bUZ)

With the Antiwrinkle Program active, the option is available to have the buzzer/tone (“bUZ”) sound for a period
of 5-seconds at the end of each “Guard On Time” cycle.

Free Dry Mode (FrEE)

The Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) can be programmed to run without the insertion of coins.
When the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) is set in the “FrEE” dry mode, it reverts to the “AUtO”
(Automatic) Mode.

Coin Mode (Coin)

In this program (“Coin”), coins are required to start the dryer, even if the Phase 3 microprocessor controller
(computer) is set in the Automatic Mode.

Flash Display Status (FLS)

When the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) is set in this program status (“FLS”), it allows the
L.E.D. readout to display “FILL” (no cycle in progress), and the “Amount To Start” (PL12) or, in the case of
free dry, “FrEE.” The programming allows the L.E.D. readout to flip-flop back and forth every
2-seconds from “FILL” to “Amount To Start,” or in the case of free dry, from “FILL” to “FrEE.”

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Bad Coin Lockout Status (bCLO)

In this program status, the computer counts in milliseconds the amount of time required for a coin entry signal. If
someone should tamper with the coin acceptor or attempt to insert a foreign object, the Phase 3 microprocessor
controller (computer) will lock up, shut the dryer down, and the display will read “OFF.” This condition will be
evident, even if coins are inserted, until the program is manually reset by closing and reopening the program
switch (PS).

Bad Coin Reset (bCrS)

When set in this program (“bCrS”), the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) counts in milliseconds the
amount of time required for a coin entry signal. If someone should tamper with the coin acceptor or attempt to
insert a foreign object, the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) will not accept the entry and will
automatically reset itself immediately for the next entry.

Accumulative Time (AtIn)
Single Coin

In this program mode (“AtIn”), each coin inserted has a specific value in time, which is determined by the “Time
Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) program (PL11).

Example No. 1: If the dryer is equipped with a 25¢ coin acceptor and the desired time is 12 minutes, each

additional coin inserted would yield 12 minutes.

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............25

PL11 (tPLC) .............12

PL12 (AtSt) ..............25

Example No. 2: If the dryer is equipped with a 25¢ coin acceptor and the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) is 50¢

for 30 minutes, the insertion of each additional coin would yield 15 minutes. In this application
the “Time Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) is determined by dividing the “Total Vend Time” (30) by
the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) (i.e. 50¢) and then, multiplying by the Left Coin Denomination
(“LCdE”).

Formula: (Total Vend Time/AtSt)(LCdE) = tPLC

(30/50)(25) = 15 minutes

Settings: PL09 (LCdE)............25

PL11 (tPLC) .............15

PL12 (AtSt) ..............50

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Dual Coin

In the time accumulation mode, when using a dual coin acceptor, once the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) has been
inserted, the addition of a coin(s) yields more time. The amount of time accumulated for each additional coin
inserted is determined by the “Time Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) program (PL11).

The “Time Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) is determined by taking the “Total Vend Time” divided by the “Amount To
Start” (“AtSt”) (PL12) and then, multiplying by the “Left Coin Denomination” (“LCdE”).

Formula: (Total Vend Time/AtSt)(LCdE) = tPLC

Example No. 1: Using a 10¢/25¢ dual coin acceptor with the desired “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) being 25¢

for 15 minutes, each additional 10¢ would yield 6 minutes:

Formula: (15/25)(10) = 6 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE)............10

PL10 (rCdE) .............25

PL11 (tPLC) ...............6

PL12 (AtSt) ..............25

Example No. 2: If the dryer is equipped with a 10¢/25¢ dual coin acceptor and the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”)

is 35¢ for 14 minutes, each additional 10¢ inserted would yield 4 minutes, and each additional
25¢ would yield 10 minutes.

Formula: (14/35)(10) = 4 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............10

PL10 (rCdE) .............25

PL11 (tPLC) ...............4

PL12 (AtSt) ..............35

Example No. 3: If the dryer is equipped with a 10¢/25¢ dual coin acceptor and the desired “Amount To Start”

(“AtSt”) is 55¢ for 33 minutes, each additional 10¢ inserted would yield 6 minutes, and each
additional 25¢ would yield 15 minutes.

Formula: (33/55)(10) = 6 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............10

PL10 (rCdE) .............25

PL11 (tPLC) ...............6

PL12 (AtSt) ..............55

NOTE: If the Total Vend Time cannot be divided evenly by the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”), the “Time

Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) must be rounded off.

Formula: (35/55)(10) = 6.36 - Round off to 6 minutes.

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Accumulative Coin (ACOn)

When this program mode (“ACOn”) is selected, additional time can only be achieved when the “Amount For
Additional Time” (“AFAt”) (PL13) has been inserted.

Single Coin Acceptor

Example No. 1: Using a 25¢ coin acceptor with the desired “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) being 50¢ for 24

minutes, the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) would yield more time (24 minutes)
only when an additional 50¢ is inserted. For this application, the “Time Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”)
program (PL11) is determined as follows:

Formula: (Total Vend Time/AtSt)(LCdE) = tPLC

(24/50)(25) = 12 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............25

PL10 (rCdE) .............12

PL11 (tPLC) .............50

PL12 (AtSt) ..............50

Dual Coin Acceptor

With dual coin acceptor the “Time Per Left Coin” (“tPLC”) is determined as follows:

Formula: (Total Vend Time/AtSt)(LCdE) = tPLC

Example No. 1: Using a 10¢/25¢ dual coin acceptor and the desired “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) is 50¢ for 20

minutes and the “Amount For Additional Time” (“AFAt”) is set for 20¢, each additional 20¢
would yield 8 minutes.

Formula: (20/50)(10) = 4 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............10

PL10 (rCdE) .............25

PL11 (tPLC) ...............4

PL12 (AtSt) ..............50

PL13 (AFAt).............20

Example No. 2: If the dryer is equipped with a 10¢/25¢ dual coin acceptor and the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”)

is 35¢ for 14 minutes and the “Amount For Additional Time” (“AFAt”) is set for 25¢, each
additional 25¢ inserted would yield 10 minutes.

Formula: (14/35)(10) = 4 minutes (tPLC)

Settings: PL09 (LCdE) ............10

PL10 (rCdE) .............25

PL11 (tPLC) ...............4

PL12 (AtSt) ..............35

PL13 (AFAt).............25

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PL02 - Dryness Level (drYL)

When in the automatic mode or free dry mode, the dryer will run until the preset level of dryness (Number of
Auto Peaks) has been reached. The dryness level is programmable from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 99.

NOTE: Due to humidity, atmospheric pressure, water retention in the garment etc., the desired dryness

level may vary. It is suggested that the owner determine which level of dryness is best suited
for his application by experimenting with a few test loads.

PL03 - High Temperature (HIºF)

The high operating temperature is programmable from a minimum of 100º F (38º C) to a maximum of 190º F (88º
C) in ten-degree increments or from a minimum of 35º C (95º F) to a maximum of 90º C (194º F) in five-degree
increments.

PL04 - High Cool Down Temperature/Time (HICd)

The first part of this program controls the cool down temperature when the Phase 3 microprocessor controller
(computer) is used in the automatic or free dry mode. The cool down temperature is programmable from a
minimum of 100º F (38º C) to a maximum of 190º F (88º C) in ten-degree increments or from a minimum of 35º
C (95º F) to a maximum of 90º C (194º F) in five-degree increments.

The second part of this program controls the cool down time for both the automatic and timed modes. The cool
down time can be programmed from a minimum of 0 minutes to a maximum of 9 minutes.

NOTE: When the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) is used in the automatic or free dry

mode, at the end of the drying cycle, the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) then
starts the automatic cooling cycle for the cool down time programmed or until the temperature
has dropped to the programmed cool down temperature, whichever of the two (2) comes first.

PL05 - Low Temperature (LOºF)

Same as PL03 but for Low Temperature program.

PL06 - Low Cool Down Temperature/Time (LOCd)

Same as PL04 but for Low Cool Down Temperature/Time.

PL07 - Permanent Press (PPºF)

Same as PL03 but for Permanent Press.

PL08 - Perm Press Cool Down Temperature/Time (PPCd)

Same as PL04 but for Permanent Press Cool Down Temperature/Time.

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PL09 - Left Coin Slot Denomination (LCdE)

In the case of a single coin acceptor, this program setting is determined by the value of the coin acceptor (i.e.,
25¢).

When a dual coin acceptor is used, this program setting is determined by the left coin slot acceptor value (lower
coin value). Program settings are from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 9999.

PL10 - Right Coin Slot Denomination (rCdE)

This program needs only to be set when a dual coin acceptor is used. The program setting is determined by the
value of the right coin acceptor slot (higher value). Program settings are from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of

9999. When used in conjunction with the Left Coin Slot Denomination program, the Phase 3 microprocessor
controller (computer) automatically calculates the ratios necessary for coin insertion time values.

PL11 - Time Per Left Coin (tPLC)

This program sets a specific value in time for each coin inserted. In the case of a dual coin acceptor, the Time
Per Right Coin is automatically calculated by the left and right coin slot denomination ration.

PL12 - Amount To Start (AtSt)

This program sets the “Amount To Start” the dryer and can be programmed from a minimum of 1 to a maximum
of 9999.

PL13 - Minimum Amount For Additional Time (AFAt)

This program needs only be set when the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) is set in the “Accumulative
Coin” (“ACOn”) mode (PL01). The value set for this program is what will have to be inserted for more time
after the “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) has been inserted.

Example No. 1: “Amount To Start” (“AtSt”) is 50¢ for 30 minutes and an additional 50¢ is required for more

time. In this example, PL13 should be set for 50¢.

PL14 - Maximum Automatic Dryness Time (Adrt)

This program is used only when the Phase 3 microprocessor controller (computer) is set in the automatic mode
or free dry mode. This program controls the maximum time the dryer will run even if the Dryness Level
program (PL02) has not been reached.

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PL15 - Antiwrinkle Timing

1. Guard Delay Time (GdLY)

This program controls the dwell (stop) time and activation of the antiwrinkle “Guard On Time” (“Gont”).
The dwell (stop) time can be programmed from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 9 minutes in 1
minute increments.

2. Guard On Time (Gont)

This setting controls the amount of time that the basket (tumbler) will turn, without heat, when the antiwrinkle
is active (“Grd”). The “Guard On Time” (“Gont”) is programmable from a minimum of 1-second to a
maximum of 99-seconds in 1-second increments.

PL16 - Active Guard Time (AGt)

This program controls the maximum time that the Antiwrinkle Program will be active and is programmable from
a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 99 minutes in 1 minute increments.

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