Copyright 2017, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC
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Before operating a machine controlled by an electronic programmer, read this manual. Incorrect use
can result in serious injuries or damage to the machine controls. Ignoring instructions can cause an
incorrect machine function, which may result in injuries or machine and/or linen damages.
•This English version is the original version of this manual.
Without this version, the instructions are incomplete. Before
installation, operating and maintenance of the machine, read
complete instructions thoroughly. Refer to the Installation/
Operation/Maintenance manual for further important instructions, as well. Follow these and keep the manuals accessible
for later use.
•A machine must be installed by following the Installation/
Operation/Maintenance manual. Before the first machine
start, it must be initialized and tested by a qualified technician.
•The electric service line must not be affected by other electrical loading. A nominal voltage, if loaded or not must work in
the range ±10% with a maximum permanent frequency deviation of 1% or a short-time one at 2% of a given frequency.
NOTE: Connecting or starting the machine at an incorrect voltage can damage the programmer.
•The machine must not be exposed to high humidity or extreme high and low temperatures.
•Do not tamper with the controls.
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or inquiries addressed to the distributor or manufacturer.
NOTE:
The FLEX CONTROL computer uses "machine type"
codes to select the different programmable machine
versions.
The model number on the machine doesn’t indicate the
"machine type" but must be linked with the description
of the "machine type" letters.
•Tx : Single Dryer
•Tx, x : Double Dryer
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL DO NOT COVER
ALL DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. IT IS UP TO THE USER
TO HANDLE THE MACHINE CAREFULLY.
•The manufacturer has the right to change specifications in this
manual without prior notice. All the stated information is only
for informative purpose and must be considered as general. It
is not possible to present all the specific data of the device.
NOTE:
Every circuit board has a serial number and the code of
the board (Refer to Figure 1).
On the EPROM memory chip on the circuit board is a
label specifying the software number and version
and/or the date of the software. (Refer to Figure 1).
These data, as well as the model and serial number of
the machine, must be mentioned in all correspondence
•Each step always consists of a Dry sequence and a Cooldown
sequence.
•You will notice that each step has default settings. This feature is very helpful as most of the newly created programs
will not require changes to be made to the suggested values.
Programming the Dryer sequence :
•First set the target temperature.
•Then set the Dry time or Humidity (only applies to machines
fitted with a humidity sensor).
Programming the Cooldown sequence :
•After programming the Dry sequence, next program the Cooldown sequence.
•Set the parameter to stop the Cooldown sequence : Time or
Temperature
•As you will notice it’s also possible to skip a sequence between two other sequences by programming a time value =
0. )
The Anti-Wrinkle sequence :
•To avoid Wrinkling, its recommended that the linen is reversed each 2 to 10 minutes once the drying cycle has finished and the machine is not unloaded. A beep signal warns the
operator that the cycle has been finished.
WARNING
Programming the Dry Time
•Limits:
•Dry Time : 0 – 120 Minutes
Programming the Cooldown Time
•Limits:
•Cooldown Time : 0 – 120 Minutes
Programming the Cooldown Temperature
•Limits:
•Cooldown Temperature : 1 - 70 °C
Programming the Motor On and Off times for Reversing
•The standard Reversing Motor On and Off times are 40 Seconds On and 5 Seconds Off.
•Limits:
•Reversing motor on Off times : 3 – 300 Seconds
Programming the anti-wrinkle sequence
•The drum is turning each 2 to 10 minutes for 5 seconds for a
max programmable time of 3 hours.
•A buzzer is beeping when the drum turns.
•Limits:
•Action time Drum : 3 – 180 seconds
•Interval time Drum at rest: 1 – 15 minutes
•Anti-wrinkle time : 15 – 180 minutes
A MORE DETAILED EXPLANATION FOR THE SPECIFIC SEQUENCES CAN BE FOUND IN CHAPTER
PROGRAMMING.
The Final Cooldown sequence :
•To avoid that the linen stays in the dryer with a too high temperature, for safety purposes, a Final Cooldown sequence is
added at the end of the program.
•The Final Cooldown sequence takes 3 minutes if the temperature is above 50 °C, then the program is finished.
•The Final Cooldown sequence cannot be changed.
Programming the Functions
Limits:
•To ensure the correct functionality of the dryer you have to
program values within certain limits.
•If you program a value that falls below the minimal or above
the maximal programmable limit then the new value will not
be accepted and the previous value stays valid.
1. Install the machine mechanically. (See Installation Manual)
FLEX CONTROL :
2. Select the machine specific settings in the Configuration
Menu.
3. Select the operator specific settings in the Initialization Menu.
4. Adjust standard Programs or create new Programs at the Program Menu.
WARNING
The initialization should be performed by qualified
personnel only. An incorrect initialization may cause
serious injuries and serious damage to the machine!
WARNING
BEFORE MAKING CHANGES IN THE CONFIGURATION AND INITIALIZATION MENU READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.
CHANGES YOU HAVE MADE WILL INFLUENCE THE
DRYER PROGRAM PROCESSES. WE RECOMMEND
BEFORE MAKING CHANGES TO CAREFULLY WRITE
DOWN WHAT THE PREVIOUS SETTINGS WERE.
Initialization Menu
HOW TO GET INTO THE INITIALIZATION MENU
The initialization menu can only be accessed when the machine is
in standby (the power is switched on, but no program is started).
•SELECT PROCESS_ _ is displayed.
•Switch the programming switch Program Mode.
•The Main menu is now available.
•The Initialization Menu is the first Menu and is displayed immediately.
Main Menu Initialization
•Press the ENTER button to make your selection.
•Now you will see the first menu item.
•By pressing the ARROW RIGHT or LEFT button you can see
the menu items one by one.
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I:Language: English
•English
•Dutch
•Czech
•Select the preferred Language from the list by
pressing the ARROW UP
or DOWN button.
•English is the default setting.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
AS THE CONTROL DRYER COMPUTER IS USED FOR
A WHOLE RANGE OF DRYERS, AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CONTROL DRYER COMPUTER,
YOU NEED TO PROGRAM MACHINE SPECIFIC SETTINGS INTO THE CONFIGURATION MENU. Refer to
"Configuration menu".
AT THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SOFTWARE, AFTER
LOADING THE FACTORY SETTINGS (Refer to "Configuration menu") YOU NEED TO CHECK THE DEFAULT SETTINGS ONE BY ONE TO FIND OUT IF
THEY CORRESPOND WITH THE SETUP AS YOU
PREFER.
THE CONFIGURATION AND INITIALIZATION OF THE
DRYER HAS BEEN DONE AT THE FACTORY. FOR
THE CREATION OF NEW PROGRAMS, NO CHANGES
HAVE TO BE MADE IN THE INITIALIZATION OR CONFIGURATION MENUS.
•The 20 programs can be
enabled or disabled in the
View Programs Enable
Menu.
•If you don‘t want to select
the programs, press the
ARROW RIGHT button.
•If you want to select the
programs, press the ENTER button.
•Press the YES or NO button to Enable / Disable programs.
•Yes is the default value.
•Yes : the Program is enabled. No : the Program is
disabled.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
Initializing the Machine
I:Set Unwrinkle Time :
_ _ _ Min
•The Unwrinkle function
avoids that the linen is
wrinkled at the end of the
dry cycle when the operator has no time to Unload
the machine immediately.
•The unwrinkle time is the
time that the machine will
reverse the fabrics for a
long intermedium time interval.
•The function is switched
OFF for a time setting = 0
minutes.
•Programmable in steps of 5
minutes.
•Limites : 0 – 180 minutes.
•0 Minutes is the default
value.
•Adjust the value with the
ARROW UP or ARROW
DOWN button and Press
the ENTER button to confirm.
•The buzzer will function
each time the mechanical
action is restarted to warn
the operator that the drying
cycle has terminated.
I:Unwrinkle On Time :
_ _ Sec
I:Unwrinkle Off Time :
_ _ Min
I:Service Intervall :
3000
I:Buzzer Time : 5 Sec
•Set the Unwrinkle On and
Off Time.
•Limits :
•On Time : 3-99 seconds
•Off Time : 1-15 mi-
nutes
•Default value : - On Time :
•5 seconds
•Off Time : 5 minutes
•Adjust the programmed
time with the ARROW UP
and DOWN buttons.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
•Insert the number of cycles
at which a maintenance is
required. See Installation
and maintenance manual.
•the default setting is :
•3000
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
•Insert the buzzer time. At
the End of the Dryer cycle,
when the message Unload
is displayed, the buzzer
will function for the programmed time.
•5 Seconds is the default
value.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
•The buzzer will function
each time when operator’s
attention is needed.
•The programmable Buzzer
time interval is not applicable in the case of error
messages.
•With the Advance function
you can Skip a Sequence or
extend & decrease the time
of a Sequence.
•Yes is the default value.
•Yes : the Advance function
is enabled. No : the Advance function is disabled.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
•With the Manual Override
function you can adjust
drying time and temperature with the special function buttons when a dry sequence is running.
•Yes is the default value.
•Yes : the Manual Override
function is enabled. No :
the Manual Override function is disabled.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
set up with important parameters for various machine types. Basic machine adjusting is made in the factory.
WARNING
Only a qualified technician should change the configuration set up. An incorrect configuration can
cause injuries and serious machine damage.
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HOW TO GET INTO THE CONFIGURATION MENU
The configuration menu can only be accessed when the machine
is in standby (the power is switched on, but no program is started).
•SELECT Process_ _ is displayed.
•Switch the programming switch to Program Mode.
•The Main menu is now available.
•Press the ARROW RIGHT button to select the Configuration
Menu.
Main Menu Configuration
•Press the ENTER button to make your selection.
•For the Configuration Menu a Pass-Word is required.
I:Default Motor Turn
Time : _ _ Sec
•For programming the ONOFF reversing time, the default values are 40 Sec ON
I:Default Motor Rest
Time : _ _ Sec
and 5 Sec OFF. Programmable between 3 and 99
sec.
•The purpose of these two
items is to suggest the values to avoid that the operator has to insert over and
over again the ON-OFF reversing times while programming new dryer programs.
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
I:Initialization Menu Exit•You can leave the Initiali-
zation Menu by pressing
the ENTER button.
NOTE: With the ARROW
LEFT button you can go
back to a previous menu
item.
Configuration Menu
This electronic managing system has been specially constructed
for a wide range of dryers. For that reason it must be individually
Pass Word _ _ _ _
•Press the 4 function buttons one by one inside the rectangle
and press the ENTER button.
•Now you will see the first menu item.
•By pressing the ARROW RIGHT or LEFT button you can see
the menu items one by one.
C:Machine type
•By pressing the ARROW
UP or ARROW DOWN
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button you can select the
machine type.
•Check the Machine data
plate at the rear side of the
dryer machine.
•Press ENTER button to
confirm.
•As a result you will be
asked if you are sure about
your selection. C: Change
Machine type ? No
BE SURE THAT YOU WANT TO ERASE THE OLD
SETTINGS, AS THEY CAN’T BE RECAPTURED.
CHANGING THE MACHINE TYPE SHOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN A NEW CONTROL DRYER COMPUTER IS
INSTALLED.
WARNING
BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SELECTED THE CORRECT MACHINE TYPE, OTHERWISE THE MACHINE
WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
WARNING
BY CHANGING THE MACHINE TYPE THE DRYER
PROGRAMS KEPT IN THE EEPROM MEMORY ARE
NOT CHANGED. AFTER CHANGING THE DRYER MACHINE TYPE IT’S RECOMMENDED TO ERASE THE
PROGRAM MEMORY AND LOAD THE STANDARD
DRYER PROGRAMS AGAIN. THE DRYER PROGRAM
SETTINGS DIFFER FOR EACH MACHINE TYPE.
WARNING
SELECTING RESET FACTORY IS RECOMMENDED IF
A NEW MACHINE TYPE HAS BEEN SELECTED. THIS
WILL ENSURE THAT ALL THE DEFAULT SETTINGS
OF THE NEW MACHINE TYPE ARE LOADED.
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C:Reset Factory Settings?
C:Brightness Display :
9
C:Heating Type
Type : HP
C:Reversing System :
No
•All the Initialization and
Configuration Menu settings will be cleared and
the default Factory settings
will be re-installed.
•This function should only
be used at the initialization
of a new FLEX CONTROL Dryer Computer.
•Select Yes or No and confirm by pressing the ENTER button.
•By selecting YES , a new
request for confirmation is
displayed C: Delete old
settings ? No
•Press the YES and ENTER
button to confirm once
more.
•You can control the brightness of the display or the
angle at which you have an
optimal contrast by programming a value between
1 and 20.
•The default value is 9.
•By pressing the ARROW
UP or DOWN button, you
can adjust the value.
•Select the machine heating
system from the list by
pressing ARROW UP or
DOWN button.
•HP (heat pump)
•Press the ENTER button to
confirm.
•Set the Reversing function
Yes if the machine type is
executed with Reversing.
•No is the default value.
•Yes : the Reverse function
is enabled. No : the Reverse function is disabled.