Fastron Parts MEC-118 General Manual

MEC-118 MERIDIAN SERIES

Built-In Cooking Controller
18 Product Keys

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The (FASTRON.)® Meridian
Cooking Controller

A direct replacement for the popular
(FASTRON.)
controller or for fryers that have
electromechanical or non-FAST
controls.

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Silver EditionTMSeries

Ensure Food Safety and Quality

Product that is undercooked or held
too long in the Danger Zone (40°­140°F/5°-60°C) can potentially expose
your customers and crew to danger­ous food-borne illness. Bacteria
multiplication can be prevented by
controlling the time a product is
cooked and/or held. The Meridian
helps operators avoid food safety dan­gers by automatically monitoring these
cook and hold times. Precisely timed
products deliver consistently good­tasting food to your customers. Hold
timers also ensure that expired prod­uct is never served.

Increase Yields

Independent tests show the
(FAST.Flex)
the best and most consistent yields
across load sizes and cooking temper­atures, regardless of product
temperature and moisture content. A
reduction in food waste can also be
realized.

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cooking curve provides

Easy to Program

(FAST.Nav)TMmobile phone style
and predictive text programming
reduces training time and increases
productivity.

User-Friendly Messaging

14-segment 8-character displays allow
a greater range of names and prompts
to be used. Create your own product
menu and action alarm names, or
choose from a pre-programmed library
of standard menu items.

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Interchangeable with Other Fryers

Easily move your Meridian to another
fryer eliminating the need to purchase
a new control. The controller can be
configured to work on fryers from a
variety of manufacturers.

Secure Operation

Separate pass codes for store man­agers and employees prevent
unauthorized re-programming.

Energy Savings (optional)

Save energy dollars with FAST’s
patented Set Back feature. The con­troller will automatically lower the
appliance’s temperature during inac­tive periods.

Filter Lockout Oil
Management (optional)

Reduce costs by extending the usable
life of your oil with FAST’s patented
SmartStat
nology. Filtering your oil at pre-set
time(s) of the day will not only give
you longer oil life, but will also
improve product flavor and reduce the
amount of time and labor it takes to
change out the oil.

24/7 Technical Support

As with all (FAST.) products, the
(FASTRON.) Meridian comes with
24-hour programming assistance via
toll-free phone.

Standard Meridian Features

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18 Product Keys to support ever­changing menus. More space for LTOs
(limited time offers).

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Fully RoHS compliant

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Larger LED displays with 8 characters

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Appliance mode front-panel selectable:
gas, electric, propane, etc.

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temperature control tech-

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Replaceable menu strip for quick and
easy menu changes.

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Replaceable feature key menu strip
with globalized symbols

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SCK®XwireTMwireless communications
compatible for the networked kitchen

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(FAST.Edit)®and (FAST.Transfer)
compatible. Reduces time and cost to
change recipes. Ensures consistent
recipes across all
appliances/restaurants.

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Optional Meridian PLUS Features

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Product and Action Alarm name library
programming

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Adjustable audio alarm levels

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Diagnostic feature to assist with
testing all inputs and outputs

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3 pre-programmed fryer types
(Universal Appliance Control)

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Energy-saving “set back” mode

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3 action alarms per key

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10 cooking stages instead of one

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Twice the hold times
Filter lockout oil management

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SCK Link® software giving you the
most advanced communications
capability available for HACCP reporting
and automated on-line kitchen
management.

the time is right.

(FASTRON.)®MEC-118 MERidiAN SERiES

15.61" [396.39mm]

14.88" [377.95mm]

5.33"

[135.28mm]

1.32" [33.63mm]

Built-in Cooking Controller

SPECIFICATIONS

MECHANICAL

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Controller: .060 aluminum front panel

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Chassis: .040 aluminum

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Faceplate: polyester with back-printed text and removable menu strip

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Maximum ambient temperature: 158°F / 70°C, 90% max. RH non-condensing

ELECTRICAL

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Power Input: 24VAC 50/60 Hz +/- 10% supplied externally

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Digital Inputs: Four 24VDC or AC

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Temperature Inputs: 1 or 2 temperature sensing thermistor probes

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Outputs: Up to 8 DC outputs to drive remote relays, control heat sources, basket
lifts and solenoid valves, or other requirements

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Surface mounted circuit design

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Switch life rating: >1 million cycles

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Status indicators rated life: 50,000 hours

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Noise spike protection: 4,000 Volt minimum (on timers and all properly installed controls)

SHIPPING WEIGHT

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Approx. 10 lbs. (4.6 Kg)

International offices are located in the
United Kingdom, China and Singapore:

Food Automation - Service Techniques, Inc.

905 Honeyspot Road
Stratford, CT 06615-7147 USA

Phone: [phone]
Sales: 1-800-FASTRON
Fax: [phone]
International Callers: [phone]

www.fastinc.com

Toll-free technical support 24/7 from the U.S.,
Canada, and Caribbean: 1-800-243-9271

This document contains confidential information. The
dissemination, publication, copying, or duplication of
this document without prior written authorization is
strictly prohibited.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Europe, Middle East, Africa, South Asia

FAST INTERNATIONAL
31 Saffron Court
Southfields Business Park
Basildon, Essex SS15 6SS ENGLAND
Phone: [phone]

Asia Pacific

1803, 18F, No 922 Hengshan Rd
Shanghai 200030, CHINA
Phone: [phone]

15-101, Block 290G, Bukit Batok St. 24
SINGAPORE 65629
Phone: [phone]

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ORDERING INFO

RX1-60220-03 18 Product Meridian,

Consult factory for other applications.

WARRANTY

FAST warrants all new timers, computers, and controllers
for 1 year from the date of purchase including computers,
controllers, and timers. FAST warrants all other items for a
period of 90 days unless other wise stated at the time of
purchase.

PATENTS

The products manufactured by FAST are protected under
one or more of the following U.S. Patents:
4,782,445 4,812,625 4,812,963 4,864,498
4,911,068 4,920,948 5,043,860 5,171,974
5,331,575 5,539,671 5,711,606 5,723,846
5,726,424 5,875,430 6,142,666 6,339,930
6,401,467 6,505,546 6,581,391 7,015,433
Plus foreign patents and patents pending. Plus licensed
patent 5,973,297

SCK Link®is a registered trademark of Technology Licensing
Corporation and use is subject to the appropriate license agreement.

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