Operating Instructions
CONVOTHERM PC-Control
CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
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Operator's Manual
CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP and PC-Control
1. Introduction
1.1 General Informat ion f or CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP AND PC-CONTROL
1.2 System Requirements
2. CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
2.1 Installing, Setting Up and Starting the software
2.1.1 Installing the CONVOTHERM HACCP Software on a PC
2.1.2 Setting Up the CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP Software
2.1.3 Setting the Network Address on the Combi Ovens
2.1.4 Log On and Off Combis in CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
2.2 Automatic Storage of the Combi’s HACCP Data
2.2.1 Starting Automatic HACCP Documentation
2.2.2 Backing Up HACCP Data
2.3 Assigning HACCP Criteria to Programs (Recipes)
2.4 Making HACCP Criteria Is Fulfilled
2.4.1 Online Check
2.4.2 Checking HACCP Criteria
3. CONVOTHERM PC-Control
3.1 Software Installation, Setup, and Startup
3.2 Create a Cookbook on the PC
3.2.1 Multi-Step Programming
3.2.2 Modify an Existing Program
3.2.3 Additional Functions
3.2.4 Delta-T Cooking, Cook&Hold
3.3 Managing Recipes
3.3.1 Saving the Cookbook
3.3.2 Saving the Cookbook Under a Different Name
3.3.3 Displaying Different Program Lists
3.3.4 Print Lists
3.3.5 Sort Lists
3.3.6 Copy, Cut, Paste, or Delete a Program
3.4 Using the Cookbook
3.4.1 Sending Programs to a Combi
3.5 Other Functions
3.5.1 Changing the Pre-programmed Values in the PC-Control program
3.5.2 Disable or Enable Controls on a Combi
3.5.3 Send a Cookbook by e-Mail
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 General Information for CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP and
CONVOTHERM PC-CONTROL
CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP and CONVOTHERM PC-CONTROL
• The PC uses the PC-HACCP software to communicate with the Combi or Combis.
• The PC-HACCP software must be started on the PC before the PC-Control software
can work.
CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
• The Convotherm PC-HACCP software automatically records all processes run on
Convotherm Combis and stores them for HACCP monitoring.
• After cooking, the HACCP data is stored and can be graphed for review.
CONVOTHERM PC-CONTROL
• The Convotherm PC-Control software can store up to 250 recipes. The recipes can be
transferred to all your networked Combis in seconds.
• Recipes can be deleted, copied, or changed as needed.
• Stored recipes and functions including Cook & Hold, Delta-T Cooking, reduced fan
speed, reduced power, Crisp ‘n’ Tasty, and security can be programmed with HACCP
criteria and monitored with the Convotherm PC-HACCP software.
1.2 System Requirements
Hardware
Convotherm oven single installation:
All Combi models require ST 5000 V2.20 software.
Convotherm oven network installation:
All Combi models require ST 5000 V2.20 software.
All Combi models require a Communication Module Kit.
Computer Hardware:
• IBM compatible PC with a 486 MHz or faster processor.
• RS232/V24 serial port.
• Windows 95 or higher.
• CD-ROM drive.
• 10 MB free storage on the hard drive.
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2.1 Installing, Setting Up and Starting the Software
1. Install the CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP software and set it up to suit your hardware.
2. This software can manage two "networks" of one Combi each as a stand-alone system
or up to 31 Combis each as a network installation.
3. For each of the networks used, the interface (COM) port must be selected.
4. In the selected (see below) network, each Combi used for recording HACCP data or for
transferring Programs must be logged in.
2.1.1 Installing CONVOTHERM HACCP Software on a PC
1. Start Windows 95 or Windows NT on the PC.
2. End all other programs before installing the Convotherm software.
3. Insert the installation CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
4. Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the CD-ROM drive.
5. Open the SETUP.EXE installation program.
6. Follow the instructions in the installation program.
• The required directories are created automatically.
7. When installation is complete, start the program in Explorer by clicking on
CONVOTHERM-HACCP.EXE in the selected directory.
• If there is an error beep when the program starts, correct the network interface,
and see 2.1.2.
8. In the window Responsible chef, in the field new, enter the name of the person
responsible for the HACCP documentation.
9. Click add.
10. Click OK to save or Cancel to quit without saving.
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2.1.2 Setting Up the CONVOTHERM PC -HACCP Software
Network Settings
1. Start the CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP software.
2. In the Setup menu, go to Options.
3. In Network 1, choose a COM port.
• Most computers use COM1 for RS232.
• The USB network COM selection will depend on the software included with the
USB/Network adapter.
4. In Network 2, choose a second COM port even if the second network will not be used.
5. Click the connection type:
• RS232/V24 for a stand-alone system.
• RS485-Network for a network system.
6. Click OK to save or Cancel to quit without saving.
7. Close the program and restart it.
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Select Temperatur e in ºC or ºF
1. In the CONVOTHERM-HACCP window, click Options.
2. Click Measurement unit.
3. Click °C or °F.
4. Click OK to confirm or Cancel to quit without making changes.
2.1.3 Setting the Networ k Address on the Combi Ovens
• Address 1 is factory set on all Combis.
• To connect more Combis to the PC, the Addresses must be changed to 2, 3, 4, etc.
• No change is needed to work with only one Combi.
On the Combi Control Panel:
1. Press the Smart Key.
2. Scroll to the Setup icon (it looks like an oven).
3. Press the Smart Key for YES.
4. Scroll to the Network Address icon (it looks like three computers tied together).
5. Enter the address of the Combi.
• The first Combi is 1, the second Combi is 2, etc.
6. Press the Stop key to end the program.
7. Switch the Combi OFF and then back ON.
2.1.4 Log On and Off Combis in CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
• All Combis connected to the PC must be logged on to the CONVOTHERM PC-HACCP
software.
• Each Combi needs an individual network address (number) and a name.
• When the Combis are logged on, they are displayed on the screen with a symbol and a
name and change to a light color.
• The network address assigned during log on must match the address set on the Combi.
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1. Click on the Options menu.
2. Click on Combi Steamer.
3. Click on Connect.
4. Select the Network Address (N1:, N2:, etc.) of the Combi in the Address scroll window.
5. Enter a Unit name:, (“First oven” shown).
6. In connecte d with:, click Network 1, or Network 2.
7. Click the connect button. An “x” appears next to the Address of the Combi.
8. Click OK to confirm or Cancel to quit without making any changes.
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9. The Combi icon is di splayed with its unit name. (“First o…” shown.)
10. When a Combi is connected with the software, its icon changes from dark grey to a light
color to confirm the connection.
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