Henny Penny Computron 8000 Installation Manual

OPERATOR’S

M A N U A L

PRESSURE FRYER

MODEL

Computron 8000

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Model 8000 Computron

	TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section		Page
Section 1. OPERATION....................................................................................................................		1-1
1-1.	Introduction.............................................................................................................	1-1
1-2.	Safety ......................................................................................................................	1-1
1-3.	Operating Controls..................................................................................................	1-2
1-4.	Clock Set.................................................................................................................	1-5
1-5. Basic Operations and Procedures............................................................................		1-7
1-6.	Clean-Out Mode......................................................................................................	1-10
Section 2. PROGRAMMING ...........................................................................................................		2-1
2-1.	Introduction.............................................................................................................	2-1
2-2.	Product Program Mode ...........................................................................................	2-1
2-3.	Special Program Mode............................................................................................	2-8
2-4. Data Logging, Heat Control, Tech, and Stat Modes ...............................................		2-17
2-5.	Program Settings Worksheets .................................................................................	2-17
Section 3. ERROR CODES
3-1.	Introduction.............................................................................................................	3-1
3-2.	Error Code Table.....................................................................................................	3-1
Section 4. INFORMATION MODE
4-1.	Information Mode Functions ..................................................................................	4-1
Section 5. PARTS INFORMATION & WIRING DIAGRAMS
5-1.	Introduction.............................................................................................................	5-1
5-2.	Genuine Parts..........................................................................................................	5-1
5-3.	How to Order ..........................................................................................................	5-1
5-4.	Prices.......................................................................................................................	5-1
5-5.	Delivery...................................................................................................................	5-1
5-6.	Warranty..................................................................................................................	5-1
5-7. Recommended Spare Parts for Distributors............................................................		5-1
	Wiring Diagrams.....................................................................................................	5-4
Distributor Lists - Domestic and International

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		SECTION 1. OPERATION
1-1. INTRODUCTION		This section provides basic operating procedures for the
		Henny Penny Computron 8000 Fryer. See the Operator’s
		Manual for the fryer for more details on fryer operation.
1-2. SAFETY		The only way to ensure safe operation of the Henny Penny
		Computron 8000 Fryer is to fully understand the proper
		installation, operation and maintenance procedures, found in
		the fryer Operator’s Manual. The instructions in this manual
		have been prepared to aid you in learning the controls.
		Where information is of particular importance or is safety
		related, the words NOTICE, CAUTION, or WARNING are
		used. Their usage is described below:
		SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used with DANGER,
		WARNING, or CAUTION which indicates a personal
		injury type hazard.
		NOTICE is used to highlight especially important
		information.
		CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
		indicates a potentially hazardous situation
		which, if not avoided, may result in property
		damage.
		CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
		situation which, if not avoided, may result in
		minor or moderate injury.
		WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
		situation which, if not avoided, could result in
		death or serious injury.

DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY

HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT

AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY.

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1-3.	OPERATING CONTROLS		Refer to Figure 1-1.
Fig.	Item	Description	Function
No.	No.
1-1	1		Lights when the control calls for heat; the elements or
			burners come on and heat the shortening
1-1	2	Digital Display	Shows all the functions of the Cook Cycle, program modes,
			diagnostic modes, and alarms
1-1	3		Lights when the solenoid closes and pressure starts to build
			inside frypot
1-1	4		Flashes when the shortening temperature is NOT at the
			proper temperature for cooking product
1-1	5		Lights when the shortening temperature is 5° F (3° C) below
			to 15° F (9° C) above the cooking temperature, signaling the
			operator that the shortening temperature IS at the proper
			temperature for cooking product
1-1	6		Press to display the following fryer information and status:
			a. The temperature of the shortening
			b. The temperature setpoint
			c. Filter status
			d. The number of times filtered today
			e. The average no. of filters per day
			f. No. of times Cook Cycle was stopped early today
			g. No. of times Cook Cycle was stopped early in past week
			e. Oil Life Display (Only if “Change Oil” feature is enabled)
			f. Date and time
			If pressed in the Program Mode, shows previous settings;
			pressing this along with	accesses the Information
			Mode which has historic information on the operator and
			fryer’s performance
1-1	7 & 8		Used to adjust the value of the currently displayed setting in
			the Program modes

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1-3. OPERATING CONTROLS
	(Continued)
Fig.	Item	Description	Function
No.	No.
1-1	9		Press to access program modes; once in the program mode, it
			is used to advance to the next setting; if pressed along with
			it accesses the Information Mode which has historic
			information on the operator and fryer’s performance
1-1	10		Used to start and stop Cook Cycles, and to stop the timer at
			the end of a Holding Cycle
1-1	11	Menu Card	The name of the food product associated with each product
		Window	selection button; the menu card strip is located behind the
			decal
1-1	12	Product Select	Used to select the product for cooking; to start Cook
		Buttons	Cycles with them; see section 2, Special Program
			Mode item SP-10
1-1	13	COOK/PUMP Switch	A 3-way switch with a center OFF position; turn the switch
			to the COOK position to operate the fryer; turn the switch to
			the PUMP position to operate the filter pump; certain
			conditions must be met before operating the filter pump;
			these conditions are covered later in the Filtering section of
			the fryer manual
1-1	14		Used to manually enter an Idle Mode, or Clean-Out Mode

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Figure 1-1. Control Panel

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1-4. CLOCK SET
	Upon initial start-up, or PC board replacement, if
	“CLOCK SET” automatically appears in the display,
	start with step 4.
1.	Press and hold		for 5 seconds until “LEVEL 2”
	shows in display.
2.	Press	and “CLOCK SET”, “ENTER CODE”
	shows in display.
3.	Press		.
4.	“CS-1, SET, MONTH”, and the month flashes in the
	display.
5.	Press the		to change the month.
6.	Press	and “CS-2, SET, DATE” shows in the
	display, with the date flashing.
7.	Press		to change the date.
8.	Press	and “CS-3, SET, YEAR” shows in the
	display, along with the year flashing.
9.	Press		to change the year.
10.	Press	and “CS-4, SET, HOUR” shows in the
	display, with the hour and “AM” or “PM” flashing.
11.	Press		to change the hour and AM/PM setting.
12.	Press	and “CS-5, SET, MINUTE” shows in the
	display, with the minutes flashing.
13.	Press		to change the minutes.
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1-4. CLOCK SET	14.	Press	and “CS-6, CLOCK MODE” shows in the
(Continued)		display, along with “1.AM/PM”.
		“1.AM/PM” is 12 hour time, “2.24-HR” is 24 hour
		time. Press	to change.
	15.	Press	and “CS-7, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ADJ”

shows in the display, along with “2.US”.

Press

to change to the following:

a.“1.OFF” = No automatic adjustments for Daylight Savings Time.

b.“2.US” = Automatically applies United States Daylight Savings Time adjustment. DST activated on the first Sunday in April. DST de-activated on the last Sunday in October.

c.“3.EURO” = Automatically applies European (CE) Daylight Saving Time adjustment. DST activated on the last Sunday in March. DST deactivated on the last Sunday in October.

16. Press and “CS-8, BEGIN NEW DAY” shows in display, along with “3:00AM”.

This setting indicates the time of day that statistics start accumulating for a new day. If set to 3:00AM, for example, then late night Cook Cycles and filter operations from midnight to 3:00AM Tuesday morning, are accumulated with Monday's statistics.

The CS-8 value can be set from 12:00AM (midnight) to 8:00AM, in half hour increments (12:00 AM,

12:30 AM, 1:00 AM, 1:30 AM, etc.). The default value for general market software is 3:00 AM.

	Press	to change the time the new day starts.
17.	Clock Set is now complete. Press and hold		to
	exit.
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1-5. BASIC OPERATIONS	These are just basic procedures. Refer to the fryer Operator’s
AND PROCEDURES	Manual for more detailed instructions.
	1.	Be sure the drain valve is in the closed position.
	2.	Remove fry basket from frypot and leave lid up.
	3.	Fill the frypot with shortening.
		When using new shortening, it is recommended to
		melt the shortening on an outside source before
		placing shortening in the frypot. Unless elements are
		completely covered in shortening, fire or damage to
		the frypot could result.
	4.	Move power switch to the COOK position. Unit
		automatically goes into the Melt Cycle. When the
		temperature reaches 230°F (110°C) the control goes
		into the Heat Cycle, and heats the shortening until the
		temperature setting is reached.
		Bypass the Melt Cycle, if desired, by pressing a product
		button and holding it for five seconds. The display
		shows “EXIT MELT? 1=YES 2=NO”. Press
		to exit melt.
		If the melt cycle is bypassed on fryers with the Frypot
		Protection System (FPS), the unit continues to heat as
		controlled by the FPS. No change in heat-up time will
		be observed.
		Do not bypass the Melt Cycle unless enough
		shortening has melted to completely cover all of the
		heating elements, or the curved surface of the gas
		frypot. If Melt Cycle is bypassed before these surfaces
		are covered, excessive smoking of the shortening or a
		fire will result.
	5.	Once out of the Melt Cycle,		flashes until
		5°F (3°C)	before setpoint temperature is reached.
		Then	illuminates and the selected product shows
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6.Completely stir shortening to stabilize the temperature throughout the frypot.

7.Once the shortening temperature has stabilized at the setpoint temperature, place the baskets into the shortening. Then place product into the basket.

Do not overload, or place product with extreme moisture content into the basket. 18 lbs. (8.2 kgs) for the 561 and 12 lbs. (5.4 kgs) for the 500 and 600, is the maximum amount of product per frypot. Failure to follow these directions can result in shortening overflowing the frypot. Serious burns or damage to the frypot could result.

8.Lift the basket slightly out of the shortening and shake basket to separate pieces.

9.Remove basket handle and close lid quickly, latching the lid.

10.Tighten the lid spindle clockwise, sealing the lid. Align red knob on the spindle with red knob on the latch.

LATCH THE LID PROPERLY AND ALIGN THE RED BALLS OR SEVERE BURNS WILL RESULT.

11. Press to start a Cook Cycle.

The display counts down the cooking time.

A different product can be selected during the first minute of cooking, in case the wrong product button was pressed. To check the shortening temperature press or to stop a Cook Cycle, press .

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12.Within a few minutes, the pressure gauge increases to the OPERATING ZONE. If not, recheck the install-

ation and operation procedures in Operator’s Manual.

13.Near the end of the Cook Cycle the fryer automatically depressurizes, an alarm sounds and the display flashes “DONE”. To stop the alarm, press.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN LID UNTIL THE PRESSURE DROPS TO ZERO. LID IS LOCKED WHEN FRYER IS UNDER PRESSURE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE LID LATCH OR OPEN THE LID WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. OPENING THE LID WHEN THE FRYPOT IS PRESSURIZED ALLOWS HOT SHORTENING AND STEAM TO ESCAPE FROM THE FRYPOT, RESULTING IN SEVERE BURNS.

14.After pressure drops to zero, turn the spindle counterclockwise.

Do not flip or spin the spindle cross arm when opening the lid because it could damage the acme nut inside the cross bar.

15.Unlatch and raise the lid quickly to allow most of the condensation on the lid to drain through the drain channel and not into the shortening.

Do not let the lid slam up against the backstop because damage to the hinge could result.

16.Using the detachable handle, lift the basket and inspect product for doneness. Dump product into holding pan.

17.If a Quality time (hold time) was programmed, the controller automatically starts the hold timer. The display alternately shows the product selected and the quality time remaining in minutes. If a different product is selected during the Hold Cycle, the display only shows the product selected.

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1-5.	BASIC OPERATIONS	18. At the end of the Hold Mode, a tone sounds, the
	AND PROCEDURES	display flashes “QUALITY”, and the product it was
	(Continued)	timing. Press and release	.
		In the Cook Mode, when “FILTER SUGGESTED”,
		shows in the display, the operator has the option to
		filter at this time, or to continue cooking. But, if the
		operator continues cooking, a Filter Lockout occurs
		within the next Cook Cycle, or two.
		The shortening continues to heat when filter lockout occurs.
		If the shortening temperature is below the preset temperature
		in the Special Program Mode (SP-8C or SP-8D), a tone
		sounds and “FILTER LOCKOUT”, and then “WAIT” shows
		on the display. Once the shortening temperature reaches the
		preset temperature, "FILTER LOCKOUT" , and then "YOU
		*MUST* FILTER NOW........” shows in the display and the
		shortening can now be filtered. During filter lockout,
		is the only button that functions, until the unit is filtered.
		Follow the steps in the 500/561/600 Operator’s Manual on
		filtering.
1-6.	CLEAN-OUT MODE	The Computron 8000 has a Clean-Out Mode to clean the
		frypot upon initial start-up and every change of shortening.
		Follow the steps in the 500/561/600 Operator’s Manual on
		Cleaning the Frypot.
		When heating the cleaning solution and vinegar solutions,
		turn the COOK/PUMP switch to COOK. When the fryer
		starts the Melt Cycle, press and hold	then
		“CLEAN-OUT ?”, “1=YES 2=NO” shows in display. Press
		to start Clean-Out Mode. The fryer displays
		“*CLEAN-OUT MODE*” and heats up to a preprogrammed
		temperature, up to 195˚F (91˚C), then automatically begins a
		preset timed countdown. Use the	buttons, if
		necessary, to adjust the temperature and keep the cleaning
		solution from boiling over. See Special Program Modes
		SP-10 and SP-11 to preset the temperature and time.
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NEVER PRESSURIZE FRYER TO CLEAN. LEAVE

THE LID OPEN. WATER UNDER PRESSURE IS

SUPER HEATED AND CAUSES SEVERE BURNS IF

IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN.

If the cleaning solution in the frypot starts to foam and boil over, immediately turn the Cook/Pump Switch to OFF and do not try to contain it by closing the fryer lid or severe burns could result.

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SECTION 2. PROGRAMMING
2-1. INTRODUCTION	The controls are preset from the factory, but desired
	functions can be programmed in the field. This section
	includes the Product Programming Mode, which are the basic
	settings, and the Level 2 programming, which are the more
	detailed settings.
2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM	This mode allows the operator to change and set various
MODE	parameters for each product.
	To Change Times and Temperatures
	1.	Press and hold		for one second until
		“PROG” shows in the display, followed by
		“ENTER CODE”.
	2. Enter code 1, 2, 3. “SELECT PRODUCT…PRESS
		PROG” scrolls across the display.
	3.	Press and release the desired product button (1 to 10).
		Press	to copy a product, erase a product, preset a
		product, erase all products, or preset all products.
	4.	Press and release		. The name of that product
		shows in the display. Ex., “NAME FRIES”.
	Change Product Names
	a. Press and release			and the first letter, or digit,
		starts flashing.
	b. Press and release			to change the flashing letter.

c.To continue to the next letter, press . Then press

to change this letter.

d.Repeat step c until up to 7 letters are entered.

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2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM	e. Press and hold			to exit Program Mode, or press
MODE (Continued)
		and release	until “PRELOAD” shows in display,
		to continue with Program Mode.
	5.	The Preload Mode allows the operator to drop large
		pieces first, with the lid up, before loading the rest of
		the product. The Preload Cycle always runs without
		pressure and which always regulates to the Step 1
		cook temperature. Press			to set a preload
		time, or press		if no preload is desired.
	6.	Press and release			and "1. COOK TIME" shows
		in the display along with the preset time. Press

to change the time. The time shows in minutes and seconds. Press and hold the buttons, and the time will jump by 5-second increments to a maximum of 59:59.

7.	Press and release	and "1. TEMP" shows in the
	display, along with the preset temperature on the right
	side of the display. Press		to change the
	temperature. Press and hold the buttons and the
	temperature will jump by 5-degree increments to a
	max. of 380°F (193°C), and a min. of 190°F (88°C).
8.	Press and release	and “1. PRESSURE” shows
	in the display along with “YES” or “NO”. Press
	to build pressure in the first step, or not.
9.	Press and release	and “2. STEP 2 AT” shows in
	display, along with a step 2 time. If no step 2 is desired,
	set time to “0:00” and press		. If a step 2 is
	desired, press	and set a time. Then press
	to set temperature and pressure.
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2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM

MODE (Continued)

Up to 10 steps can be programmed for a product, repeating the above step for each cooking step.

10.Press and release and “ALARM – 1 AT 0:00”

shows in the display. Press and release to set an alarm. Ex., If a Cook Cycle was set at 3

minutes, and an alarm was to go off after 30 seconds into the Cook Cycle, “2:30” would be set in the display at this time. When the timer counts down to 2:30 the alarm sounds.

After the alarm time is set, press and “ALARM” and “TYPE” flashes in the display, with the alarm type on the right side of the display. “TIME”, “SHAKE”, “STIR”, “ADD”, and “LID” can be set by pressing . An alarm sounds and alarm type flashes,

prompting the operator to shake the basket, stir the product, or add product. If “TIME” is selected, the time remaining flashes in the display. If “LID” is selected, “CLOSE LID” flashes in the display. The timer countdown is paused until the lid is closed and is pressed to restart the timer.

Up to four alarms can be programmed. After the first one is set, the other alarms can be accessed by pressing again.

11. Press and release

until "QUALITY TMR" shows

in the display along with the preset holding time. Press and release the to adjust the holding time, up to 59:59.

To exit the Program Mode at any time, press and hold

for 2 seconds.

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2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM	12. Press and release	and “LOAD COMP” shows in
MODE (Continued)	the display along with the load compensation value.
	This automatically adjusts the time to account for the
	size and temperature of the cooking load. Press and
	release	to change this value to a max. of 20

and a min. of 0. Preset at factory to 5.

13.Press and release and "LCOMP REF" shows in

the display (if load compensation is set to “OFF”, then “_ _ _” shows in display) along with the load compensation average temperature. This is your average cooking temperature for the products you cook. The timer speeds up at temperature above this setting and slows down at temperatures below this setting. Press and release to change this value.

Or, to use the cooking setpoint temperature as the load compensation reference point, press until “STEP-X” and “TEMP” flashes in the display. Now for example, if the cooking temperature is 350°, the timer speeds up when the shortening temperature is above 350, and slows down when the temperature is below 350.

14.Go to Idle after Done?

Press and release and "GO TO IDLE, AFTER

DONE" shows in the display, along with “YES” or “NO”. Press to toggle between YES and NO.

15.Filter Cycle Mode (Optional)

For "FILTER AFTER" to appear in the Product Program Mode, the Filter Tracking must be enabled in the Special Program Mode. (See paragraph 2-3.) You have the option to program “mixed” (each product has its own filter count) or “global” (all products have the same count).

Press .

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2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM	“2,Mixed”
MODE (Continued)	a. "FILTER AFTER" shows in the display, along with
	the preset number of Cook Cycles.
	b. Press and release	until the desired number of
	Cook Cycles between filters shows in the display. For
	example, if 4 is set for a product, each time that product is
	selected, it counts 1/4, or 25%. Then, each time a product
	is cooked, the percentages add up until 100%, or more is
	reached. Then, display shows "FILTER SUGGESTED".
	"3,GLOBAL"
	a. "FILTER INCL" shows in the display, along with "NO"
	or "YES".
	b. Press and release	to "YES" if that product is

to be included in the filter count, or "NO" if it is not.

Copy/Erase Preset Products

Products and their setpoints can be copied from one menu location on the controller to another location, preset the controls to factory settings, or erase products and all their values.

1.Press and hold for one second until “PROG” shows in the display, followed by “ENTER CODE”.

2.Enter code 1, 2, 3. "SELECT PRODUCT…PRESS PROG” scrolls across the display, followed by “DOWN FOR OPTIONS”.

3.Press and “**OPTION**”, followed by

“*1. COPY A PROD” shows in display. Press again, each time, to view the following options:

*1. COPY A PROD

*2. ERASE A PROD

*3. PRESET A PROD

*4. ERASE ALL

*5. PRESET ALL

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2-2. PRODUCT PROGRAM	4.	To select one of the above options, press		while
MODE (Continued)		the desired option shows in display.
		Selecting PRESET A PROD, or PRESET ALL PROD
		sets factory setpoints in those menu items.
		Press	at any time to exit the Options menu, or
		wait 30 seconds and controller automatically exits.
	The following are examples of copying and erasing products:
	Copying
	Press		to select the presently displayed "COPY A
	PROD" option. “COPY __ TO __” shows in display.
	The first set of "_" is blinking. Select the product you wish
	to copy from, for example, by pressing the			button:
	“COPY 2 TO __” shows in display.
	Next, press product you want to copy to, for example, by
	pressing the		button. The controller responds with a

confirmation message:

“COPY 2 TO 0?” “1=YES 2=NO”

Press (YES) and the controller copies product #2 to the

product #0 position (the #2 product is left intact) and the display shows “* COPIED *”, then returns to the "Select Prog Product" step with the #0 product already selected.

Press (NO), or don't press any button for 20 seconds, the controller displays "X CANCELED X" and exits the copy process. In this case, no changes are made.

Erasing

On the "Select Prog Product" step, press :

“** OPTIONS **” followed by “*1. COPY A PROD” shows in display.

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