MINICHEFTM2000
Registered Company
Winona, Minnesota USA
ISO 9001
TOTAL
CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION
Applications 24 & 25
Timer
Applications Guide
Programming & Operating Steps
Watlow Controls
1241 Bundy Blvd.
P.O. Box 5580
Winona, Minnesota U.S.A. 55987-5580
(507) 454-5300, Fax (507) 452-4507
WMC2-XAGN-0005-Rev A
May 1997
$5.00
Made in the U.S.A.
Table of Contents
Application 24
Automatic Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Application 25
Manual Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Application 24
Automatic Timer
Introduction to Application 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Configuration Mode Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . 3
Program Mode Quick Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 7 Design a Faceplate Overlay. . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 8 Operate the Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Application 24 allows you to program six concurrent timers.
Overview of Key Steps
1. Install the MINICHEF 2000.
2. Wire the controller.
3. Configure the controller.
4. Program the menus.
5. Set the controller security.
6. Set the Real-time Clock.
For instructions on Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
7. Design, manufacture and apply faceplate overlay for end-users. (For a suggested design
to suit this application, see this section. For overlay dimensions and guidelines, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide.)
8. Operate the controller. (See this application guide.)
Key Functions in Configuration Mode
Input 1 not used →
Input 2 not used →
Event Input 1 not used →
Event Input 2 not used →
→ Output 1 not used
→ Output 2 not used
→ Event Output 1 not used
→ Event Output 2 not used
→ Output 5 Audible alarm
Time 1
Time 4
Time 3
Time 6
123
456
Your Company Logo
Time 2
Time 5
Time
Time
Time
Time
Time
Time
123
456
Your Company Logo
Timer Key Indicator
Lights
Lit...Timer running
Rapid flash...Done
Timer Keys Activate,
acknowledge,shut off and
cancel corresponding
timers.
AB
DE
GH
Enter
EscapeHome
Edit
C
F
MINICHEF 2000
Display five-digit, sevensegment numeric LED
display.
Indicator lights
(1 for each key, 2 for heat
channels).
Edit key (A) Access the
next level of parameters or
values.
Enter key (B) Enter the
value and return to
previous level.
Home key (D) Move to
Operation Mode with a
two-second key press.
Up key (C) Move up the
lists.
Escape key (E) Return to
original value when editing
a parameter value.
Down key (F) Move down
the lists.
Key Functions in Operation Mode
Summary of Input/Output Functions
Note: For details, see wiring instructions in the
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Hardware & Software Setup Guide.
Configuration Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Configuration Mode for
this application. You must select Application 24 to access them. For directions, see the
Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide includes an explanation
of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
{Etype} Equipment-Type [appl`] Application Number 1 - 28 24
[a_Loc] Application Number Yes, No
Security Lock
[SEtUP] Setup [time] Time Display Format MMM:SS, HH:MM, H:MM:SS
[Chirp] Key Chirp On, Off
[loc``] Menu Security Lock Yes, No
[Cloc`] Real Time Clock Display Yes, No
[[`diag] WatHelp Used for equipment troubleshooting and testing. Not used when programming. See the Hardware
Diagnostics & Software Setup Guide.
Application 24 Watlow MINICHEF 2000 ■ 3
Program Mode Quick Reference
These are the functions, parameters and values included in the Program Mode for this
application. You must select Application 24 to access them.. For menu programming
directions, see the Hardware & Software Setup Guide. The Appendix of that guide
includes a detailed explanation of all parameters and values.
Function Parameter Value Your Settings
[M`__] Menu Numbers 1 - 6 [TiNe1] Time 1 Format varies based
Run time of menu. on configuration.
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