Gas heated ovens operate on 208/240V, single phase.
Standard incoming power configurations are:
1.4-wire system (PS200 series, PS310/360 series,
PS570, PS570S) - 2 single phase 208/240V supply (hot) lines, 1 neutral and 1 ground.
2.3-wire system (PS360WB70, PS360EWB, PS555,
PS570G, PS536) - 2 single phase 208/240V supply (hot) lines and 1 ground.
For all wiring configurations, the voltage when measured
from either hot line to neutral should never exceed 130V.
B. Door Switch
Closing the control cabinet door (or machinery compartment door, as appropriate for the oven model) will
close the door switch and allow the oven to operate.
Note that the electrical systems will still be live
if the switch is open, although the oven cannot
operate.
The door switch has a bypass position to enable service operation with the door opened. When the door is
open, grasp the switch actuator and pull it out as far as
possible. This will close the door switch and permit
troubleshooting. Closing the control cabinet door will
reset the switch.
1.Closing the door switch permits a circuit to go
through a fuse (or circuit breaker, as appropriate
for the oven model) to one side of the conveyor
switch, blower motor switch, cooldown relay and
heat switch.
2.Closing the door switch permits a circuit to go
through the motor fuse (two 9A or 15A fuses per
motor).
C. Conveyor Switch
Closing the conveyor switch permits a circuit to go to
the Conveyor Speed Control Module, which:
1.Sends power to the gear motor (conveyor drive motor). The 120VAC signal to the Conveyor Speed
Control Module is rectified to a 90VDC signal which
is then sent to the gear motor.
2.Allows regulation of conveyor speed. Adjusting the
thumbwheel (or digital pushbutton display unit, as
appropriate) to the desired conveyor belt speed instructs the Conveyor Speed Control Module to regulate the output to the gear motor. This increases
or decreases the conveyor speed as necessary to
match the speed setting shown on the thumbwheel
or display unit.
D. Blower Switch
Closing the blower switch energizes:
1.The cooling (axial) fan(s).
2.The blower motor contactor (s).
Closing this contactor starts the blower motor(s). When
both blower motors are up to speed, centrifugal switches
located inside the blower motors (or air switches detecting blower operation, as appropriate for the oven
model) will close, setting up the heat circuit.
3. The Temperature Controller.
E. Heat Switch
Closing the heat switch completes a circuit:
1.Through the heat switch.
2.Through the blower motor centrifugal switches (or
air switches, as appropriate for the oven model).
3.Through the high limit switch.
4.One circuit then goes to the:
a.Burner (L1).
b.Transformer (110V to 24V).
c.Motor relay coil. On a cold start the heater on
this relay takes about 30 seconds to warm up
before the relay will energize. This gives an
additional prepurge. The relay is not used on
ovens with 208/240V burner blower motors.
d.Burner blower motor. As the motor reaches full
operating speed, the centrifugal switch (or air
flow switch, as appropriate for the oven model)
closes and applies voltage to the burner control. This energizes the ignitor control spark
transformer and the pilot valve. The spark then
lights the pilot. The flame sensor proves the
presence of the pilot flame, and the ignitor control then shuts off the spark. At the same time,
the main burner valve is opened. The main
burner is then ignited.
If the pilot does not light within approximately
90 seconds, the oven will shut down.
The pilot and main gas valve will stay on (open)
as long as the heat switch is ON and the flame
is proven. If the flame goes out for any reason,
the pilot will try to light for 90 seconds, and
then go into automatic lockout. To relight the
pilot after it has gone into automatic lockout,
the burner
and then turned ON again.
must be turned OFF for 5 minutes
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e.For ovens with an On-Off gas regulation sys-
tem (with solenoid valve): Temperature Controller
terminals 4 & 5 (power for the primary relay
contacts for the high flame solenoid valve).
For PS360EWB ovens with a modulating gas
system and Temperature Controller P/N 32571:
Temperature Controller terminals 4 & 5 (input
signal to amplifier board).
For all other ovens with a modulating gas system: Temperature Controller terminals 15 & 16
(input signal to amplifier board).
In all ovens, the temperature-sensing thermocouple(s)
send a millivolt signal to the temperature controller. As
long as the temperature inside the oven is below the
set point of the Temperature Controller, the Controller
will do the following:
1.For ovens with an On-Off gas regulation system: If
the temperature sensed by the thermocouple(s) is
below the set point on the Temperature Controller,
the Controller energizes the high flame solenoid.
When the solenoid is energized, the solenoid valve
permits 100% gas flow. Power to the solenoid is
cut when the temperature reaches the set point,
which closes the valve. This permits on-off gas
flow to the burner.
When power is cut to the high flame solenoid, the
burner will remain ON in the low flame mode. When
the temperature drops a few degrees, the Temperature Controller will again energize the high flame
solenoid, which opens the valve and restores gas
flow to 100%.
An indicator on the Temperature Controller will
show whether the high flame solenoid is energized
(or whether the burner is activated, which is effectively the same). This indicator varies by Temperature Controller model. Refer to the instructions for
the appropriate Temperature Controller for an illustration and description of this indicator.
2.For ovens with a modulating gas system: In response to the signal from the thermocouple(s), the
Temperature Controller sends a 4-20mA signal to
the amplifier board. The amplifier board converts
this to a 0-20VDC signal which is sent to the modulating gas valve. The valve opens or closes in proportion to the signal from the amplifier board, allowing the gas flow to be regulated as required from
0-100%.
An indicator on the Temperature Controller will
show whether the burner is activated. This indicator varies by Temperature Controller model. Refer
to the instructions for the appropriate Temperature
Controller for an illustration and description of this
indicator.
F. High Limit
NOTE: Most PS200-Series and PS360-series gas ovens use the high limit feature of the Temperature Controller. All other oven models use a separate High Limit
Control Module. Refer to the wiring diagram for the
appropriate oven model to check whether a separate
High Limit Control Module is used.
The high limit relay will shut the oven burner OFF:
1.If the high limit thermocouple senses an oven temperature above 650°F.
2.If the signal from the high limit thermocouple is
lost.
An indicator on the Temperature Controller will show a
high limit condition. This indicator varies by Temperature Controller model. Refer to the instructions for the
appropriate Temperature Controller for an illustration and
description of this indicator.
G. Cooldown
NOTE: PS200VL-series ovens do not include a
cooldown feature.
When the heat and blower Switches are turned OFF
the cooldown relay will allow the blowers to remain ON
until the oven temperature falls to 200°F (93°C).
During cooldown, the Temperature Controller will continue to show the oven temperature.
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ll.ELECTRIC OVEN SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
A. Electrical Supply
Most electrically heated ovens operate on a 208/230/
380/440V, 3 phase, 4 wire system. The fourth wire is
for a 120 V neutral ground. This 120 V neutral ground
eliminates the need for a control transformer. Where a
neutral is not available, a 240/110V transformer is supplied.
B. Door Switch
Closing the control cabinet door (or machinery compartment door, as appropriate for the oven model) will
close the door switch and allow the oven to operate.
Note that the electrical systems will still be live
if the switch is open, although the oven cannot
operate.
The door switch has a bypass position to enable service operation with the door opened. When the door is
open, grasp the switch actuator and pull it out as far as
possible. This will close the door switch and permit
troubleshooting. Closing the control cabinet door will
reset the switch.
Closing the door switch permits a circuit to go through
a fuse (or circuit breaker, as appropriate for the oven
model) to one side of the conveyor switch, blower motor switch and to the heat switch.
C. Conveyor Switch
Closing the conveyor switch permits a circuit to go to
the Conveyor Speed Control Module, which:
1.Sends power to the gear motor (conveyor drive motor). The 120VAC signal to the Conveyor Speed
Control Module is rectified to a 90VDC signal which
is then sent to the gear motor.
2.Allows regulation of conveyor speed. Adjusting the
thumbwheel (or digital pushbutton display unit, as
appropriate) to the desired conveyor belt speed instructs the Conveyor Speed Control Module to regulate the output to the gear motor. This increases
or decreases the conveyor speed as necessary to
match the speed setting shown on the thumbwheel
or display unit.
D. Blower Switch
Closing the blower switch energizes:
1.The cooling (axial) fan(s).
2.The blower motor contactor (s).
Closing this contactor starts the blower motor(s). When
both blower motors are up to speed, centrifugal
switch(es) located inside the rear end of the motor(s)
(or air flow switch[es], as appropriate for the oven model)
will close, setting up the heat circuit.
3.The Temperature Controller.
E. Heat Switch
Closing the heat switch completes a circuit:
1.Through the heat switch.
2.Through the blower motor centrifugal switch.
3.Through the high limit switch.
4.For ovens with on On-Off heater activation mode:
To the primary relay contacts of the Temperature
Controller (terminals 4 and 5 for digital controllers,
terminals 5 and 6 for analog controllers).
When the temperature-sensing thermocouple(s)
indicate that the oven temperature is below the set
point on the Temperature Controller, the Temperature Controller will energize the contactor(s) which
in turn energize the heaters.
When the oven temperature reaches the set point
of the Temperature Controller, the Temperature Controller will cut power to the heaters. When the temperature drops a few degrees, the Temperature Controller will again energize the heaters.
An indicator on the Temperature Controller will
show whether the Controller is calling for heat. This
indicator varies by Temperature Controller model.
Refer to the instructions for the appropriate Temperature Controller for an illustration and description of this indicator.
5.For ovens with a Variable Pulse heater activation
system: To terminals 15 and 16 on the temperature controller. In response to the signal from the
thermocouple(s), Terminals 15 and 16 send a 420mA signal to a controller module that contains
an amplifier board and two solid state relays. The
relays activate the heating elements at 100% power
on a fixed cycle time, for a length of time proportional to the signal from the temperature controller.
A HEAT ON indicator on the Temperature Controller will light to show whether the Controller is
calling for heat.
F. High Limit
NOTE: Electric oven models use a separate High Limit
Control Module.
The High Limit relay will shut the oven burner OFF:
1.If the high limit thermocouple senses an oven temperature above 650°F.
2.If the signal from the high limit thermocouple is
lost.
An indicator on the Temperature Controller will show a
high limit condition. This indicator varies by Temperature Controller model. Refer to the instructions for the
appropriate Temperature Controller for an illustration and
description of this indicator.
G. Cooldown
When the heat and blower switches are turned OFF
the cooldown relay will allow the blowers to remain ON
until the oven temperature falls to 200°F (93°C).
During cooldown, the Temperature Controller will continue to show the oven temperature.
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SECTION 2
AIR FLOW AND HEAT TRANSFER
I.TYPES OF HEAT TRANSFER
Heat constantly moves from a warm object to a cold object. Heat moves in three different ways: thorough conduction, through radiation, and through convection.
Middleby Marshall conveyor ovens use all three of these
paths to cook the product.
Conduction - Heat is transferred through surface con-
tact (such as pizza dough in contact with a pan).
Radiation - Heat is transferred from light-colored ob-
jects to dark-colored objects. The darker the color of
an object, the greater the amount of heat that it absorbs. The lighter the color of an object, the greater
the amount of heat that it reflects. Middleby ovens use
light-colored interiors (aluminized or stainless steel,
depending on the oven model) to reflect as much heat
as possible to the product.
Convection - Heated air will transfer heat to objects
with which it comes into contact. Unless the air flow is
controlled, hot air will rise and be replaced by cooler
air. Middleby Marshall ovens use blowers (one or two
large fans, depending on the oven model) to force air
through adjustable air fingers onto the product.
The intensity of the heat at the point at which it is sensed is
called temperature. The difference in temperature between
the food product and the heat source - that is, the pan,
oven interior, or heated air, as described above - determines
the speed at which the heat flows. The greater the difference in temperature, the faster the heat flows to the product.
In Middleby Marshall conveyor ovens, the heat transfer from
conduction is greatly dependent on the customers product
and cooking surface (pans, etc.). Likewise, the heat transfer from radiation is effectively constant, because the color
of the oven interior cannot be changed. For these reasons,
the best way to optimize heat transfer is by regulating the
convection air. This can be done in two ways:
Adjusting the
quantity and velocity of air delivered onto the product.
Adjusting the air finger configuration to change the pat-
tern in which the vertical columns of air are delivered to
the product.
II.BLOWERS AND BLOWER SPEED
A. PS200-series ovens
PS200-series ovens have a single blower motor mounted
inside the machinery compartment, with a pulley on
the end of the motor shaft. A belt connects this pulley
to another on the shaft of the blower fan. The air velocity can be changed by using a larger or smaller pulley
on the motor shaft, and changing the length of the belt
to match the new pulley. See Figure 1.
However, note that there are only two approved belt/
pulley combinations for PS200-series ovens; one for
60Hz ovens, and one for 50Hz ovens. Field modifications to these approved combinations are not permitted unless under the specific directions of the Middleby
Technical Service Department. Any changes to convection air delivery MUST be made using the air fingers.
blowers and blower speed to change the
PS200-series
PS360-seriesPS555/570-series
Blower
Wheel
Orientation
Figure 1
Blowers, belts and pulleys
Early
(PS570)
Current
(PS570S,
PS570G, all
PS555)
Blower Wheel
Orientation
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B. PS360-series ovens
PS360-series ovens feature two blower motors. A blower
wheel is fastened onto the end of the motor shaft. In
order to adjust the amount and speed of heated air that
is directed by the blower wheels, it is necessary to
change the size of the wheels and/or change the speed
of the motor. See Figure 1.
Each PS360-series oven model has a specific combination of blower motor and blower wheel. Field modifications to these approved combinations are not permitted unless under the specific directions of the
Middleby Technical Service Department. Any changes
to convection air delivery MUST be made using the air
fingers.
C. PS555/570-series ovens
PS555/570-series ovens have one blower motor
mounted inside each of the end compartments of the
oven, with a pulley on the end of the motor shaft. The
oven has two blower wheels; a belt connects each motor
pulley to a pulley on the end of one of the blower wheel
shafts. The air velocity can be changed by using a
larger or smaller pulley on the motor shaft, and changing the length of the belt to match the new pulley. See
Figure 1.
Some customers have a specific belt/pulley combination approved by Middleby Marshall, while others use a
standard configuration. Field modifications to these
approved combinations are not permitted unless under
the specific directions of the Middleby Technical Service Department.
III. AIR FINGERS
A. Description and Function
Air fingers direct the heated air from the blowers into
vertical jets that are directed at the top and bottom of
the conveyor belt. Each air finger configuration has
been tested to optimally cook a specific customers
product. As a rule, air finger configurations should NOT
be changed from customer specifications without direct instructions from the Middleby Technical Services
Department.
Middleby uses two main types of air fingers:
PS300/350 and early PS310/360 ovens used a shut-
ter-type air finger assembly. The finger is assembled from a manifold, inner plate and outer
plate. The inner plate is assembled from two separate plates, each with a series of holes, that are
riveted together. The plates can be repositioned
relative to each other to restrict the air flow through
the holes as necessary. These fingers are no longer
in general use, but may still be found in older ovens in the field. See Figure 3.
All current ovens use an air finger which is com-
posed of a manifold, inner plate, and outer plate.
No adjustments are necessary or possible to these
fingers, but a wide variety of styles is available to
meet different customers baking needs. See Figure 4.
Figure 3
PS300/350 air finger with shutter plate
Outer plate
Lower air fingers have wire
rack as shown to prevent
conveyor belt from rubbing
on outer plate.
Hot air flow
from blower
wheel(s)
Vertical
columns of
high-velocity
hot air
Figure 2
Air finger operation
Rivets
Inner plate
Shutter
Manifold
Figure 4
Current standard air finger (all oven models)
Outer plate
Width and hole
configuration varies.
Inner plate
Width and hole
configuration varies.
May have inner dam.
Manifold
Width varies to match inner
and outer plates. Baffle may
be solid, perforated, partially
perforated, or absent.
Several special shapes are
available to meet specific
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B. Configuration and Alignment
To ensure proper baking of the product, the air flow
MUST be properly aligned as it exits the air fingers.
Because air finger configurations are tested at the factory for a specific customers product, severe bake problems related to the air fingers are rare. If you encounter a problem, check the following:
1.Check that the air fingers are properly assembled,
cleaned and free of obstructions. For the standard
air fingers shown in Figure 4, a variety of styles are
available for each of the three components. It is
often possible to assemble these components incorrectly, as they are designed to be modular. This
will affect the quality of the bake.
If you need information on the correct air finger configuration of the oven, check the following:
3D air finger label or card. Many current ov-
ens will have a three-dimensional drawing on
the front panel of the oven that shows the correct air finger configuration, as shown in Figure 5. Other ovens may have this information
on a laminated card attached to the oven.
Internal air finger chart. All Middleby ovens
have a chart similar to the one shown in Figure
6 attached inside the machinery compartment
door. Note that if the air finger configuration
has been updated since the oven was installed,
this chart may no longer be correct.
If there is no label present on the oven, and the
chart inside the machinery compartment is incorrect, contact Middleby Technical Service for
assistance.
Figure 5
3D air finger label (if present)
2.Check that the bake time and temperature settings
of the oven match the customers specifications.
Most customers have an acceptable range for bake
time and temperature to allow for local variations in
altitude, humidity, etc.
3.If these checks fail to correct the problem, you
should perform a test bake to pinpoint the type of
baking problem that is present.
C. Performing a Test Bake
Before you attempt to correct any problem, please CONFIRM THAT THERE IS ACTUALLY A PROBLEM. It is
extremely difficult to tell if an oven is baking unevenly
by simply looking at a pizza with ingredients, especially if the pizza is a large combination-type. Often,
the ingredients and toppings themselves can cause an
uneven bake.
The best way to check for an uneven bake is to make a
test bake with a consistent, predictable product and
then read it. We recommend using the customers
dough (for a pizza product) OR a commercially-available pancake mix (for customers with a variety of products). The pancake mix is generally more sensitive to
variations in temperature and thus provides more accurate results than the dough test.
When interpreting the results of the test, consistently
uneven baking on the top of the product may indicate a
problem with the upper air fingers. Likewise, consistently uneven baking on the bottom of the product may
indicate a problem with the lower air fingers.
The most common bake problem is a front-to-back
bake issue. This problem occurs when the front of the
conveyor belt (towards the window) receives more heat
than the rear, or vice-versa. This results in uneven baking for the product based on where it is placed on the
conveyor.
Figure 6
Internal air finger chart
NOTE: Labels of this type are not
used on all ovens. Label placement
and design will vary based on
customer preference.
NOTE: All ovens use a chart of this
type inside the machinery compartment.
Changes to the air finger configuration
after oven installation MAY NOT BE
INDICATED.
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To perform the test bake:
1.Select identical pans for the test. Choose the pans
based on the width of the conveyor; you should space
the pans in line completely across the conveyor without having them touch each other. For instance, for a
32 /813mm-wide conveyor, you could use three 10/
254mm pans or two 15/381mm pans.
You will need enough pans to have three complete rows.
This eliminates the possibility of a single row distorting
the results. If necessary, the test can be run with only
1 row of pans, but the results are not as reliable.
2.For a pancake batter test, mix the pancake batter as
instructed by the manufacturer. Pour the batter
EVENLY into the test pans to a depth of 1/4 (6mm).
You may use any type of pancake mix that is available,
AS LONG AS YOU USE THE SAME TYPE THROUGHOUT THE TEST.
For a dough test, have the customer make up a thin
crust dough in each pan. The dough should be of a
consistent thickness in each pan and should be no
thicker than 1/4 (6mm). Thicker doughs will provide
too great a cushion and will distort the test results.
3.Place the pans side-by-side on the conveyor. The front
and rear edges of the pans should be aligned so that it
is easier to see if there is a front-to-back bake problem. DO NOT stagger the rows of pans diagonally.
Also, check that the pans do not touch each other;
this can transfer heat to the test product and distort
the results.
4.Run the products through the conveyor at the
customers normal bake time and temperature settings.
5.Read the results of the test. Each pan of product
should have the same coloration.
If you used pancake batter, the sugar in the mix will
brown very rapidly if over-baked. This highlights an outof-balance oven.
If the product lightens or darkens slightly from front-toback in only one row, there is probably not a significant
front-to-back bake problem. If the product is noticeably lighter or darker at the front or back in ALL of the
rows of pans, there is a front-to-back bake problem.
See Figure 7.
Also, remember that
consistently uneven baking on
the top of the product may indicate a problem with the
upper air fingers. Likewise, consistently uneven baking on the bottom of the product may indicate a problem with the lower air fingers.
If the oven has the current standard air finger type,
you should contact Middleby Technical Services
for assistance.
If the oven has the PS300/350-style air fingers with
a shutter plate, it is possible to adjust the positions of the air shutters to correct a front-to-back
bake problem. Proceed to Step D, PS300/350 Air
Figure 7
Front-to-back uneven bake
NOTE: In this example,
the front of the product
is darker than the rear.
The opposite condition
is also possible.
Finger Shutter Adjustment.
D. PS300/350 Air Finger Shutter Adjustment
Before attempting to properly balance a Middleby
Marshall oven equipped with shutter fingers, you should
understand the principles of operation of this type of
finger.
The oven moves approximately 2000 ft.³ of air per minute.
When this large amount of air is moved through the
plenum and fingers it rushes through the plenum and to
the end of the air finger. This creates a back pressure
of air inside the finger and tends to deliver more air onto
the product at the front of the air finger.
The inner plate has a separate shutter plate riveted to it
at a slight angle. Since there is more pressure at the
end of the fingers (front of the oven) than at the plenum
(rear of the oven), the shutter plate is angled to restrict
the air flow near the front of the oven. This creates a
proper balance permitting an even amount of air to exit
out of the holes across the width of the conveyor. See
Figure 8.
Before adjusting the shutters, it is necessary to determine if the finger is providing a balanced air delivery
across the width of the conveyor. This is the purpose
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of making a test to read the bake.
1.Remove all upper air fingers from the oven.
NOTE: As the air fingers are removed, use a felt pen to
mark all parts of the fingers. This includes the manifold, inner plate and outer plate. If a blank or choke
plate is used, mark that plate also. Fingers are marked
in the order shown below, as viewed from the front of
the oven. If there are upper and lower oven cavities,
you should mark the fingers for the upper oven with a
U and those for the lower oven with a L.
VERY IMPORTANT: When the ovens were shipped
from the factory, all of the shutters were pre-adjusted for their location within the oven. AII parts
of the fingers must be marked as explained above
and reassembled into their original position.
2.Check the size of the openings at the front of the shut-
ter plates by inserting a drill into the opening. The
factory setting is a #46 drill (0.081/2.06mm).
3.Drill out the four 1/8 pop rivets that are located toward
the front of the fingers. See Figure 8.
NOTE: DO NOT drill out the rivet at the back of the air
finger. This is the pivot for the shutter.
4.If the product is lighter at the front of the oven, increase
the opening by 1/16/1.59mm. If the product is darker
at the front of the oven, decrease the opening by 1/16/
1.59mm.
The best way to check the size of the openings is to
use numbered drills as a gauge. An orifice drill set is
ideal for making this adjustment. For example, to increase the opening by 1/16, you would use a #30 drill
(0.1285/3.26mm), which is approximately 1/16 larger
than the original setting measured with the #46 drill
(0.081/2.06mm).
Be sure that the measurement is taken at the largest
point of the opening. See Figure 8.
5.While holding the new adjustment, clamp the two shutter plates together (two pairs of vice grip pliers are ideal)
and drill holes for new pop rivets.
NOTE: Most of the old rivet holes can be reused if the
old hole is simply elongated. However, if the hole is not
properly elongated, the new rivets may pull the plates
out of adjustment when they are installed.
IMPORTANT: Aluminum 1/8 pop rivets are ideal
for use here. They are much easier to drill out
than stainless steel rivets.
6.Repeat these steps to adjust all upper air fingers. Then,
reinstall the fingers into the oven.
7.Perform another test bake.
lMPORTANT: This test bake must be an exact duplicate of the first test bake. If you change any of the
conditions you will change the results.
If the test indicates an even bake, your adjustment
is complete.
If the test indicates that the bake is still uneven,
you will need to repeat the adjustment procedure
until an even bake is obtained. By keeping the
tests identical, you should be able to determine
how much more the shutter plates should be opened
or closed to achieve a balanced bake without removing the fingers for a third time.
VERY IMPORTANT: After attaining a proper adjustment of the fingers, each air finger should be marked
with a metal stamp showing its position inside the oven.
This will eliminate future problems of operators mixing
the adjusted fingers when cleaning the oven.
Figure 8
PS300/350-style air finger with adjustable shutter plate
Pivot
DO NOT
drill out
Vise grip
pliers
Higher pressure at the
front of the fingers is
regulated by the
shutter openings
Drill out
rivets
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Insert drill bit
to check size
of opening
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IV. OVEN CAPACITY
Oven capacity is generally not a service issue. However,
when reporting a service problem, customers may use terms
relating to capacity, such as bake time, belt time, time of
delivery, etc. This information is provided as a reference for
understanding these terms.
A. Conveyor Speed and Bake Time
Middleby Marshall conveyor ovens display the Conveyor
Speed on the Thumbwheel (or on the display of the
Digital Speed Controller, as appropriate for the oven
model). Conveyor Speed is also called Bake Time.
Conveyor Speed (Bake Time) is a leading edge to lead-ing edge measurement. That is, it is the elapsed time
from the leading edge of the product entering the bake
chamber to the leading edge of the product leaving the
bake chamber. See Figure 9.
Figure 9 - Conveyor Speed (Bake Time)
Conveyor Speed
(Bake TIme)
B. Belt Time
Belt Time is a measurement used by several customers. It is a trailing edge to trailing edge measurement.
That is, it is the elapsed time from the trailing edge of
the product entering the bake chamber to the trailing
edge of the product leaving the bake chamber. See
Figure 10.
Note that belt time is equal in length to conveyor speed
(bake time), although the time is measured during a
different period of the baking process.
C. Time of Delivery (TOD)
Time of delivery (TOD) is a leading edge to trailing edge
measurement. That is, it is the elapsed time from when
the leading edge of the product enters the bake chamber to when the trailing edge of the product leaves the
bake chamber. See Figure 11.
Figure 10 - Belt Time
Belt Time
Direction of
Conveyor Travel
Leading edge
of product
Trailing edge
of product
Figure 11 - Time of Delivery
Time of Delivery
Direction of
Conveyor Travel
Leading edge
of product
D. Formulas for Determining Time of Delivery (TOD) and Oven Capacity per Hour
1.Time of Delivery (TOD)
Time of Delivery (TOD) = x (Bake Chamber Length + Product Diameter)
Conveyor Speed
Bake Chamber Length
Example: PS570S Oven, 7:00 Bake Time, 16 Product Diameter = x (70 + 16) = 8.6 mins. (8:36)
Trailing edge of
product
7 mins.
70
Direction of
Conveyor Travel
2.Oven Capacity/Hour
Oven Capacity/Hour = x
Example: PS570S Oven, 7:00 Bake Time, 16 Product Diameter = x 6.98 = 75 pizzas/hr.
(Bake Chamber Length + Product Diameter) x Bake Chamber Depth
Product Diameter²
(70 + 16) x 32
256 in.²
60 min./hr.
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I.CONVEYOR SPEED CONTROLLER AND DRIVE
MOTOR
The Conveyor Speed Controller is used to set and monitor
the speed of the conveyor. The Controller consists of three
components:
Control Module
Early units used a module which featured a microcomputer that was unique to each oven model. Using this
control module required verifying that the correct microcomputer was installed.
Later units use DIP switches to set up the controller for
a particular oven model. This later model was initially
available with a thumbwheel unit (either 4 or 8 DIP
switches). Current models feature a digital display with
keypad (8 DIP switches).
Thumbwheel Unit (or Digital Display with Keypad)
This module displays the conveyor speed and allows it
to be adjusted by the operator. It is connected to the
control module by a ribbon cable.
Pickup Assembly
The pickup assembly consists of a magnetic wheel on
the end of the gear motor (conveyor drive motor) shaft,
and a Hall Device sensor that provides feedback to the
control module.
As the magnetic wheel turns, the revolutions of the
magnet are monitored by the Hall Device sensor. The
signals are sent to the control module, which compares
the motor speed with the speed shown on the
thumbwheel or digital display. The control module increases or decreases the voltage to the gear motor
(conveyor drive motor) depending on the signal.
A. Part Number Reference - Speed Controllers
1.Original-style speed controller with interchangeable microcomputer and thumbwheel. This unit is no longer
available and part numbers are provided for reference
only. Servicing this unit is beyond the scope of this
manual. If this controller is in need of service, we recommend simply installing a current unit (see below).
2.Current-style speed controller with either 4 or 8 DIP switch
settings and thumbwheel. This unit is no longer available
from the factory, but may still be stocked by service agencies.
P/NDescription
42810-0133Controller assembly with thumbwheel
42810-0118Thumbwheel only
3.Current-style speed controller with 8 DIP switch settings and digital display/keypad. Note that the two types
of controllers ARE NOT compatible - the controller and
display unit MUST be of the same type.
P/NDescription
37337Controller assembly with digital display/keypad,
NCC (8/00-current)
37503Digital display/keypad unit only, NCC
45133Controller assembly with digital display/keypad,
Danaher (2/02-current)
Figure 12
Original-style speed controller
Produced with thumbwheel only.
Interchangeable microcomputer selects oven model.
THIS CONTROLLER IS OBSOLETE AND NO
LONGER AVAILABLE.
Control module
Microcomputer
Thumbwheel
Produced with Thumbwheel or digital display.
DIP switches may
be on control
module or digital
display, depending
on the controller
model.
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Figure 13
Current-style speed controller
4 or 8 DIP switches select oven model.
Cover plate
shows DIP
switch settings
Thumbwheel
or digital
display
Control
module
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B. Part Number Reference - Pickup Assemblies
1.PS350-style pickup assembly or old-style pickup assembly (see Figures 14-15). These parts use the same
part number. They are no longer available from the
factory, but may still be stocked by some service agencies.
P/NDescription
28074-0005Pickup assembly, PS350-style or old-style
2.Current-style pickup assembly (see Figures 16-17)
P/NDescription
27170-0263Pickup assembly, current
C. Preparing to Service the Speed Controller
NOTE: To properly service this equipment, you must use a
digital meter. An analog meter will not work.
1.Before troubleshooting the conveyor speed controller,
check the following:
a.Conveyor belt is tight.
b.Drive chain is tight and aligned.
c.Set screws on drive sprockets are tight.
d.Axial fan(s) are running and clean of dust and de-
bris.
e.Motor and pickup wires are secure at the Conveyor
Terminal Block (location of the block varies by oven
model).
f.Wire connections on conveyor speed control mod-
ule (including the ribbon cable to the thumbwheel/
display unit) are secure.
2.Check the pickup for the following (see Figures 14-17):
a.Pickup is secure.
b.Magnet is not cracked or chipped.
c.Magnet is not rubbing on plastic housing.
d.Mounting bolt is not worn or bent.
e.Pickup bearing in good condition.
f.On PS350-style pickup (Fig. 14), gap between
magnet and Hall Device is spaced approximately
1/64-1/32 (0.4-0.8mm, or a business card thickness).
Figure 14
PS350-style pickup assembly
(used on early PS360)
Figure 15
Old-style pickup assembly
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Figure 16
Current pickup assembly - side view
D. Controller/Motor Failure
When the conveyor speed controller fails, it is very possible that a shorted conveyor motor caused the problem.
Unless the motor is changed, the installation of another
conveyor speed controller will simply burn up the new controller.
You are STRONGLY ADVISED to bypass the speed controller and install the tester unit shown in Figure 18 before
replacing any speed controller that has burned out. This
will identify the source of the problem - the speed controller
or the motor. It is much less expensive to burn out the
tester than another speed controller.
The components for this tester can be purchased at any
electrical supply store. The tester is not as accurate or
sensitive as the speed controller, and so should NOT be
left in place on the oven after servicing!
Figure 17
Current pickup assembly -
end view
Components needed for the field tester:
Full-wave AC-DC bridge, 400V, 4A
Light dimmer switch, 5A
In-line 5A AC fuse enclosed in plastic case
2 alligator clips
CAUTION: DO NOT turn the conveyor switch ON while
the field tester is connected!
1.Disconnect the motor lead wires and attach to the field
tester as shown in Figure 18. Depending on the oven
model, you can simply use the black and red gear motor
leads, or the remote leads at the terminal block connection.
To reverse the conveyor motor direction, simply interchange the black and red leads.
2.To start the test, the dimmer switch should be turned
until the motor begins to operate. The switch can then
be turned down to the desired motor speed.
Figure 18
Field Tester for Conveyor Drive Motor
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E. Basic Troubleshooting Flowcharts
1. IF THE GEAR MOTOR RUNS AT FULL SPEED:
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NOTE:
Middleby no longer stocks parts for the original
speed controller with interchangeable microcomputer. If it is necessary to replace this version of
the controller or the microcomputer, and the
service agent does not have the parts in stock, it
will be necessary to replace the entire speed
controller with a current model.
2. IF THE GEAR MOTOR WILL NOT RUN AT ALL:
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NOTE:
Middleby no longer stocks parts for the
original speed controller with inter-
changeable microcomputer. If it is
necessary to replace this version of
the controller or the microcomputer,
and the service agent does not have
the parts in stock, it will be necessary
to replace the entire speed controller
with a current model.
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F. Initial Troubleshooting
NOTE: When changing the conveyor speed on a controller
with a thumbwheel, it is advisable to turn the conveyor switch
OFF before adjusting the thumbwheel. Note that this cannot be done on a digital keypad, as switching the conveyor
switch OFF will also turn off the display.
1.Check all connections at the terminals on the conveyor
speed control module to ensure that they are correct
and tight. Connections are shown in the drawing.
Correct the connections if necessary.
Connections are
reversed if
conveyor direc-
tion is reversed.
120VAC supply.
Wire colors vary
by oven model.
2.Ensure that there is power to the controller. Use a
digital multimeter to read the voltage between the terminals marked AC. The voltage should read between
110-120VAC.
If the power is not present or of an incorrect voltage,
check the power source.
3. With the AC power on,
check the DC voltage to
the conveyor motor.
Match the measured voltage with those shown on
the chart below. If the
voltage reading is more
than ±5VDC of that shown
on the chart, complete
the Motor Test on the next
page.
If the pickup is in good
condition, check that
the conveyor is running
and then check the voltage between the COM
and ±5VDC terminals
on the controller. On
controllers with thumbwheels, the voltage
should read 5VDC,
±0.3VDC. Digital controllers should read
5VDC , ±1.0VDC.
Next, check the voltage
between the COM
and COUNT terminals. The reading should stay between 2 and 3VDC.
If EITHER of these two readings are incorrect, perform
the Conveyor Control Pickup Test on the next page.
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G. Conveyor Control Pickup Test
1.Visually check the pickup for the following:
The magnet is clean and the bearing is in good
condition.
There are no chips or cracks on the magnet.
If using a PS350-style pickup (see Figure 14), there
is a 1/64 to 1/32 (0-4-0.8mm, or a business card
thickness) gap between magnet and hall device.
2Set the multimeter to the VDC scale, then connect the
meter probes as shown in Figure 19. The black (-common) probe should connect to the COM terminal on
the speed control board, while the red (+VW) probe
connects to the +5V terminal. +5VDC should be
present at all times when the conveyor is operating.
If +5VDC is present, proceed to Step 3.
If +5VDC is not present, disconnect the three pickup
wires (connected to the COM, SIGNAL, and +5V
terminals) and again check for +5VDC.
-If +5VDC is present with the pickup disconnected, replace the pickup assembly.
-If +5VDC is still not present, replace the conveyor speed controller.
3.Connect the multimeters red (+) lead to the SIGNAL
terminal; then, disconnect the motor wires from the ARM and +ARM terminals. Using a 5/16 open-end
wrench, very slowly rotate the motor pickup shaft while
observing the multimeter. Two (2) changes from +5VDC
to 0VDC should occur for each motor revolution.
lf the signal is always at 0VDC, go to Step 4.
lf the signal is always at 5VDC, OR if the signal
changes more than 2 times per revolution, replace
the pickup assembly.
4.Disconnect the pickup signal wire from the speed controller and check for +5VDC at the SIGNAL terminal of
the controller.
If +5VDC is present, replace the pickup assembly.
If 0VDC is present, replace speed control.
Figure 19
Connections for pickup test
H. Conveyor Motor Test
1.Disconnect the gear motor wires from the Speed Controller terminals (-ARM and +ARM).
2.Remove the brush retainer caps from the gear motor.
DO NOT remove the brushes.
3.Set the multimeter to the lowest Ohm scale. Then,
place one meter probe on each brush retaining plate.
BE SURE THAT NEITHER PROBE TOUCHES THE
MOTOR CASING.
4.Using a 5/16 open-end wrench, very slowly rotate the
motor pickup shaft while observing the multimeter. During a 1/2 rotation:
The Ohm reading should stay betweeen 3-5W.
There should NEVER be a complete short.
There should never be a high Ohm reading.
If the motor fails any of these tests, replace the motor.
I.Replacing the Magnetic Pickup
If you need to replace the magnetic pickup on a gear motor
shaft:
1.Apply Loctite Removable #242 (or equivalent) sparingly
to the threads.
2.Turn the mounting screw until it is finger tight, then turn
it an additional 1/4 turn with a wrench.
J.Unshielded Pickup Wires on Early PS360-series ovens
The conveyor speed controller can be affected by electrical
noise transmitted by other electrical components or wiring.
Early PS360-series ovens used an unshielded connection
between the pickup assembly and the control module. On
these ovens, the unshielded wiring can pick up the noise
and transmit it to the control module. The problem is most
easily seen when the conveyor fails during burner spark
ignition.
There are two remedies for this problem:
1.Turn the conveyor switch to the OFF position, and then
back to the ON position, after the burner has ignited.
The controller should reset and allow normal operation.
This should be used as a stop-gap measure ONLY to
allow the oven to continue operation.
2.Replace the pickup wiring between the control module
and the terminal block with a new shielded cable (P/N
42400-0334). When installing the shielded cable, follow the color code change shown here:
Old WiringShielded Cable
Br ownBlack
OrangeRed
YellowWhite
Wiring diagrams are also provided in Figures 20 and 21
on the next page.
There is a fourth lead on one end of the shielded cable.
This is a ground lead which is attached to the black
wire of the cable. The ground lead should be connected
to the terminal block inside the motor compartment.
Current PS360-series ovens have the shielded cable
installed at the factory and do not require this retrofit.
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Figure 20
Wiring for PS360 Shielded
Pickup Cable - early terminal
block design
Figure 21
Wiring for PS360 Shielded
Pickup Cable - late terminal
block design
K. Appendices
Appendix - Conveyor sensor wiring changes for PS360-series and PS570S, 10/95
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Appendix - Service Bulletin MM-133B - Installation Instructions for Conveyor
Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, P/N 42810-0133, 4/95
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Appendix - Service Bulletin MM-133B - Installation Instructions for Conveyor
Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, P/N 42810-0133, 4/95
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Appendix - Instructions for Service Kit 42810-0133-
Conveyor Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, 4/95
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Appendix - Instructions for Service Kit 42810-0133-
Conveyor Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, 4/95
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Appendix - Instructions for Service Kit 42810-0133-
Conveyor Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, 4/95
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Appendix - Instructions for Service Kit 42810-0133-
Conveyor Speed Controller Kit with Thumbwheel, 4/95
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Appendix - Service Bulletin MM-177 - Introduction and Compatibility of
Conveyor Speed Controller with Digital Display, P/N 37337, 8/00
Bulletin No. MM-177
Date:8/18/00
Middleby Cooking Systems Group
1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120-9272 U. S. A. Telephone: (847)741-3300 Service and Parts Fax: (847)741-4406
Service Bulletin
SUBJECT
Availability of Conveyor Speed Controller Kits
GENERAL
Middleby Marshall is changing is standard Conveyor Speed Controller from the familiar thumbwheel
control to a unit that features a digital display with pushbutton speed selectors. The part numbers of
these components are summarized here:
Speed Controller with Thumbwheel
Kit (includes control module and thumbwheel): 42810-0133
Thumbwheel unit only: 42810-0118
Speed Controller with Digital Display
Kit (includes control module and digital display): 37337
Digital selector/display unit only: 37503
Because of this change, supplies of the previous speed controller are VERY LIMITED, and the separate thumbwheel is no longer available.
your remaining thumbwheel controls for use with the oven models that cannot use the new controller.
Immediately stock the new Speed Controller units and save
APPLICATION
Service agents should immediately begin to stock P/Ns 37337 and 37503 to fulfill their normal
need for conveyor speed controllers. The new units can be used without modification on ALL
OVENS EXCEPT THE PS200R68-SERIES.
Your existing stock of P/Ns 42810-0133 and 42810-0118 should be used, whenever possible,
ONLY for PS200R68-series ovens.
The new speed controller and digital display are already in use on Middleby Marshall PS555 ovens;
so, your Agency may already have some of these components in stock. Please check your existing stock of these components before placing addtional orders.
COMPATIBILITY
The Speed Controller with Digital Display is compatible with all Middleby Marshall ovens EXCEPT the
PS200R68, PS220R68, and PS224R68.
AVAILABILITY
P/Ns 37337 and 37503 are available for immediate shipment.
P/N 42810-0133 is available in very limited quantities. Note that some future orders may not be
fulfilled.
P/N 42810-0118 is no longer available.
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Appendix - Instructions for Service Kit 44756 - Conveyor Speed Controller Kit
for PS200R68-series Ovens, 2/02
Middleby Cooking Systems Group 1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120 USA (847) 741-3300 FAX (847) 741-4406
Instructions for Service Kit 44756
Conveyor Speed Controller Kit for PS200R68-series ovens
KIT COMPONENTS:
Qty.P/NDescription
137337Conveyor speed controller with digital display
This Service Kit will update one Middleby Marshall PS200R68, PS220R68, or PS224R68 oven to operate using the current
digital conveyor speed controller with keypad display (P/N 37337), instead of the previous controller with thumbwheel
adjustment (P/N 42810-0133). If the oven is already equipped with controller P/N 37337, this Kit is not necessary; P/N 37337
may be used as a direct replacement for the existing controller.
WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK, THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
SUPPLY
MUST BE TURNED OFF.
AND THE GAS
1. Disconnect the oven from its electrical power supply at
the circuit breaker/fused disconnect.For ga s o ve ns ,
shut off the gas supply to the oven.
2. Identify the 24-pin control cable (female at both ends) that
connects the rear of the remote box (on top of the oven) to
the rear of the machinery compartment (on the side of the
oven).
3. Remove and discard the cable.
4. Open the machinery compartment door and locate the
conveyor speed control module.
5. One at a time, disconnect the leads from the terminals on
the existing speed control module and connect them to
the corresponding terminals on the new control module.
6. Remove the ribbon cable plug from its socket on the old
speed control module, and attach it to the corresponding
socket on the new control module.
7. Remove and discard the old control module from the inside of the machinery compartment door.
8. Adjust the DIP switch settings on the new speed control
module to the correct settings for the PS200-series oven
with a 3-30 minute bake time range. These settings are
shown on the case of the controller and are also provided
in Figure 1.
9. Install the new module in place. Close and fasten the
machinery compartment door.
10. Temporarily remove the remote box from the top of the
oven. Open the remote box.
11. Disconnect the thumbwheel units ribbon cable plug from
its socket on the remote board. Then, remove and discard the thumbwheel unit.
12. Install the new digital display unit in place. Connect its
ribbon cable plug into its socket on the remote board.
13. Close the remote box and reinstall it atop the oven.
14. Install the new kit-supplied control cable between the back
of the remote box and the back of the machinery compartment.
15. Restore the electrical and gas utility supplies to the oven.
16. Test the operation of the new conveyor speed controller to
make certain that it is operating properly. The oven is now
ready for operation.
Figure 1
DIP Switch Settings
Middleby Cooking Systems Group
1400 Toastmaster Drive
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 741-3300 FAX (847) 741-4406
Middleby Corporation Service
Hotline 1-800-238-8444
P/N 44757 Rev. C V1 2/02
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Appendix - Service Bulletin MM-189 - New Conveyor Gear Motors,
Brushes, and Pickup Clamps, 8/01
Bulletin No. MM-189
Date:8/24/01
Middleby Cooking Systems Group
1400 Toastmaster Drive Elgin, IL 60120-9272 U. S. A. Telephone: (847)741-3300 Service and Parts Fax: (847)741-4406
Service Bulletin
SUBJECT
New conveyor gear motors, brushes, and pickup clamps for Middleby Marshall ovens
GENERAL
The conveyor gear motors used on all Middleby Marshall ovens (except model PS536) have been redesigned by the
vendor. Changes to the motors include:
A smaller-diameter motor casing.
New motor brushes.
-Old-style motors continue to use brush P/Ns 22450-0052 or 22450-0230 as shown in the table below.
All of the new motors use brush P/N 46658.
-
A shorter clamp to attach the pickup assembly. This accommodates the smaller diameter of the motor.
-The pickup assembly with the original clamp is still available as P/N 27170-0263. This kit is only available in
limited quantities.
existing clamp to attach a new pickup assembly to an old-style motor.
-The pickup assembly with the new, shorter clamp is available as P/N 46451.
-All of the new motors will be shipped in a kit that also includes the new clamp. This allows you to attach an
existing pickup assembly to a new motor.
-In 7/01 and 8/01, some of the new motors were shipped under the part numbers of the old motors. These parts
shipped without the new clamp. In most of these cases, you can tighten the existing clamp to fit the new motor.
Some older clamps, however, cannot be tightened enough to fit.
in all ovens, you should add the new clamp, P/N 46602, to your required parts stocking list, and carry a few
spare clamps on each service vehicle.
Please be aware of these changes as you order your stocking parts. Some versions of the old motor, as well as the oldstyle pickup assembly, are still available in limited quantities. The brush for the old motor (P/N 22450-0052) will remain
available in order to maintain motors already in the field.