Milnor Microprocessor Shuttle
Milnor Microprocessor Shuttle
Technical Reference
Mark IV and V
Microprocessor Shuttle
Controller
PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION POST OFFICE BOX 400, KENNER, LOUISIANA 70063-0400, U.S.A.
Table of Contents
MATSHUTLDE/18103A
19 1. Programming
20 Programming the Mark IV and V Shuttle Controller MSOPD432CE/2003264
41 2. Operating
42 Running the Mark IV and V Shuttle in Automatic Systems MSOPD440CE/199705BV
57 Operation of Specialized Shuttles MSOP0930AE/199436BV
59 Manually Operating the Mark III, IV, and V Shuttle MSOPD441CE/199449BV
67 3. Troubleshooting
68 Mark II, III, IV and V Shuttle Error Messages MSTS0901CE/2002384V
73 4. Supplemental Information
74 Hardware Components of Serial Microprocessor Controllers BICMDF01/20050112
83 Summary of Milnor Allied Interface Capability, Shuttle BICALC13SX/20031016
88 How to Upgrade Microprocessor EPROM Chips BICMUM01SU/20040817
PELLERIN MILNOR CORPORATION
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and operated under normal conditions by competent operators.
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We will not be responsible, or in any way liable, for unauthorized repairs or service to our equipment,
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How to Get the Necessary Repair Components
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You can get components to repair your machine from the approved supplier where you got this
machine. Your supplier will usually have the necessary components in stock. You can also get
components from the Milnor® factory.
Tell the supplier the machine model and serial number and this data for each necessary component:
• The component number from this manual
• The component name if known
• The necessary quantity
• The necessary transportation requirements
• If the component is an electrical component, give the schematic number if known.
• If the component is a motor or an electrical control, give the nameplate data from the used
component.
To write to the Milnor factory:
Pellerin Milnor Corporation
Post Office Box 400
Kenner, LA 70063-0400
UNITED STATES
Telephone: 504-467-2787
Fax: 504-469-9777
Email: [email protected]
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MSOPD475AE/2002304N
The shuttle software was modified to add support for an encoder system that
tracks the movement of the shuttle along the rail. This software requires a 186 processor
board (08BSPET or 08BSPE1T) and 186 shuttle software (WUCOSHH) 98111 or later
for non-quad UART 186 and (WUCOSHJ) 20003 for quad UART 186 processors. The
8/16 board #2 must be a high-speed board with WUHSPDBDA software 98002 or later.
The shuttle also must be Miltrac receive and discharge. Miltrac software must be version
9400F or later.
The encoder system consists of 3 photo eyes mounted on the Shuttle representing the
OOPS, Count and Home inputs. The photo eye grounds an input when it sees its
respective target mounted on or between the rails. As the shuttle moves along the rail, the
microprocessor sees a series of inputs by the “Count” prox switch. This input is used to
increment and decrement a counter to keep track of the Shuttle’s position. The shuttle
counts up when it moves left and counts down when it moves right. The OOPS target is
a fail-safe input located and the far ends of the rail system. If the Shuttle ever makes
these inputs, the Shuttle will switch directions and proceed to its intended load or
discharge station without need of human intervention.
A configure decision “STATION NUMBER” was added for each device in Miltrac
version 9400F. This number is only used if the device discharges to or receives from a
shuttle equipped with an encoder. Enter the load or discharge station number for this
device. Miltrac sends this number to the shuttle so that the shuttle knows what count
value to look for. See the COUNTS AT LOAD STATION and COUNTS AT
DISCHARGE STATION configure decisions below.
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to 1 (Yes).
A new program menu item was added to configure the station counts. To access it, select
program menu item 3
PROGRAM 3 MENU
STATION COUNTS
The following configure decisions appear under the STATION COUNTS selection.
When setting counts, select an appropriate count for the home target, and then base the
station counts off of this. Counts increment as the shuttle moves left and decrement as the
shuttle moves right and there is 1 count per inch.
COUNTS AT HOME Enter the counts for the home target. When
STATION the shuttle sees the home target, it resets its
counts to the number configured here.
COUNTS AT LEFT Enter the counts that the shuttle sees when
OOPS TARGET it is in front of the left oops target.
COUNTS AT RIGHT Enter the counts that the shuttle sees when
OOPS TARGET it is in front of the right oops target.
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SLOW DOWN DISTANCE Always program a 1 for this decision.
When the shuttle is within its configured
“Slow Down Distance” counts for the
desired position, it turns on the SLOW
SPEED output.
ALT DECEL TIME Use a default value of 0 unless:
When the slow down output comes on, the
alt decel output stays on for the configured
time and then turns off. This was done to
provide an alternate acel and decel time
when running fast.
OPERATION
When the shuttle receives a get ready command from Miltrac, it also receives the
station number of the device that it needs to move to. Using the counts configured in the
shuttle, it moves towards the station. When the shuttle is within its configured “Slow
Down Distance” counts for the desired position, it turns on the SLOW SPEED output.
This signals the inverter to switch to a second speed. Usually, normal speed is set to 60
Hz and slow speed is set to 20 Hz. It is very important that any device the Shuttle will
be stopping at has a target mounted 12- 14 inches before the actual device target. This
target is better known as the “slow down” target. Keep in mind that some devices are
approached from both directions.
Whenever the shuttle returns home, it also slows down when it is within the
configured “Slow Down Distance” counts from the home target. However, the shuttle is
looking for the home input and will only stop when this input is made, regardless of the
counts. If the counts are incorrect (for example, on initial power up) and the shuttle sees
the home target while moving at high speed, it will stop, reverse direction for 4 seconds,
then move back towards the home target at slow speed. This ensures that the shuttle
always stops at the same spot when it reaches home.
To help decipher what the actual/desired counts are while in operation, press the “2”
button on the keypad. This will toggle the current display thus showing the Actual
Counts denoted by ACNT and the Desired counts denoted by DCNT.
The display you want to see when toggling the “2” button.
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The OOPS represents the number of times the OOPS input was made since Shuttle power
up. The SS and the FS can be ignored.
When choosing your initial count values, keep in mind that when the shuttle moves left it
increments the current count and moving right always decrements the current count. The
Shuttle facing the Dryers justifies the movements, left or right.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
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BICM3K01 (Published) Book specs- Dates: 20030620 / 20030620 / 20030620 Lang: ENG01 Applic: CM3
3. Customize Data
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Important Owner/User Information—Machines with a Keypad
3.3. Data Accessibility—Configure and formula data can only be altered while the keyswitch is
in the program position (data is keyswitch-protected). Producitvity data, because it is
accumulated in the run mode, cannot be keyswitch-protected and is accessible to anyone. Data is
accessible to the extent described in the following table:
Table 1: Data Type and Accessibility
Ways Data Can Be
Used and Altered
Data can be read
Data can be over-written
Data can be up/downloaded
Data can be cleared
Type of Data Machines Data Applies To Contents after clearing
Configure Data dryer (includes gains) Yes Yes Yes Yes example values
shuttle, single-stage press Yes Yes No Yes zeros
two-stage press, Cobuc, Linear Yes Yes No No n.a.
Costo, discharge sequencer
washer (and textile)-extractor, Yes Yes Yes No n.a
centrifugal extractor
Formula Data step, chemical washer (and textile)-extractor Yes Yes Yes Yes example values
names
formulas washer (and textile)-extractor, Yes Yes Yes Yes empty
centrifugal extractor, dryer
Productivity Data washer (and textile)-extractor, Yes No No Yes empty
centrifugal extractor, dryer
3.4. If Data Becomes Corrupt—If the microprocessor senses that data is unusable or unreliable,
an error message will appear (usually at power-up), possibly preventing machine operation. The
consequences and appropriate actions for each error message are explained in the troubleshooting
instructions. Follow these instructions exactly to ensure that corrupt data is completely
eliminated and replaced with valid data. Failure to do so may result in unsafe operation or
machine damage.
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About the User Controls—Machines with a Keypad
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1. Electro-Mechanical Controls
Electro-mechanical controls vary with machine model and are explained in the machine-specific
operator manual furnished with the machine.
3. Keyswitch
4. Display
Legend
1. User input to microprocessor controller.
2. Connection for serial printer.
3. Allows the user to modify configuration and programming.
4. Output from control system to user.
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About the User Controls—Machines with a Keypad
P,n Turn the keyswitch clockwise to program (P) then press and
release the Next key.
R,n Turn the keyswitch counterclockwise to run (R) then press and
release the Next key.
^/& A slash between symbols means use either key shown. The up
and down arrow keys are often shown this way (i.e., scroll up or
down the menu choices).
4+5+6 A “+” between symbols means press and hold each key in the
order shown until all keys are depressed at the same time, then
release all keys.
hold 8 + 1 Key(s) must be held depressed for the intended action to occur.
Action will stop when key(s) is (are) released.
<xx> This is an alternative way of depicting word and number entries
<response> when the exact values are determined by the user. <xx> means
enter a two digit number. <response> means enter the value
<password>
prompted for by the display. <password> means enter the
password (or numeric passcode).
2.1. Keyswitch—This key-operated switch provides security for all field-programmed data in
memory. With the keyswitch set to “run” (R) this data cannot be changed. The key cannot be
removed in the “program” (P) position.
CAUTION 1 : DATA LOSS HAZARD—Improper use of the keyswitch may corrupt program
data.
• Return to the run mode only when the display says OK Turn Key to Run.
• Only power off or on with the keyswitch at run.
• Do not leave the key accessible to unauthorized personnel.
2.2. Display—This two-line device displays messages and data entry screens. Messages inform the
user as to the machine's operating status or alert the user to conditions that must be satisified
before operation can continue.
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About the User Controls—Machines with a Keypad
Data entry screens prompt the user to enter data at the keypad. As keys are pressed, the data
appears in the data input field on the display. A blinking cursor always shows where the next
character will be entered.
2.3. Keypad—The 12-key keypad is used for programming, making selections (e.g., selecting
formulas in a washer-extractor), responding to display messages, certain normal operating
procedures, and manual operation. Applicable procedures are explained in the remainder of this
manual and depicted using symbols to indicate pressing keys on the keypad. These symbols are
explained above.
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
KB (kilobyte)—memory storage unit; 1024 bytes; used when referring to storage space
LP (load point)—physical location on the tape where data recording starts; this location is
physically marked by the location of a punched hole
Linear COSTA—Milnor® controller to store and track multiple cakes on a belt conveyor
load—the amount of goods, measured by weight or pieces, that a machine normally handles
during a cycle
loading device—in a system, this is the device which loads another device; example: a shuttle
may be the loading device for a dryer
loading direction—the direction the goods are loaded into or onto a device
MB (megabyte)—memory storage unit; 1024 kilobytes or 1,048,000 bytes; used when referring
to storage space or filesize
MFM (modified frequency modulation)—recording code used on floppy-interface QIC drives;
it is the most efficient self-clocking code, but requires "good" electronics to decode
Mentor—personal computer-based software system for operating, programming, and monitoring
the Milnor® CBW® tunnel washer
menu—list of functions or operations that can be selected
Mildata—control unit that passes batch codes between the various system components and
controls the routing of goods based on machine availability and the batch code
Miltrac—PC-based controller that coordinates and tracks the transfer of batches throughout the
system
minimize—to reduce a window to an icon so that the program is still running, but is not visible
on the computer screen
MMP (Milnor Machine Programmer)—Milnor-produced Windows Machine Programmer for
newer machines including extractors; washer-extractors; textile, dye, and outerwear machines;
and single stage presses
MMQ—minutes, minutes, and quarter minutes (e.g., 043 = 4 minutes and 45 seconds); see also
SS and SSS
MTBF (mean time before failure)—expected component life before the first failure
MTTR (mean time to repair)—estimated time to repair a failed component
model—designation of machine without regard to options; for most devices, the model includes
some dimensional representation of the effective machine size
modem—device that converts digital data from a computer to a telephone signal that can be sent
to another computer
motor contactor box—enclosure containing the high voltage motor contactors
multimedia files—computer files containing audio, video, or graphics
Multitrac—Milnor supplied software/hardware package that includes Miltrac, Online
Communicator, Drynet, and Device Master
off track retry—method of improving data recovery under error conditions; it is often possible to
recover a data error by moving the head slightly off the track center and re-reading the block
Online Communicator—Milnor product that collects production data for troubleshooting and in
conjunction with the separate Mildata product
open—to start a program and make it available for use
operating system—software that controls the processing of programs and manages data on the
permanant storage device (hard drive)
overwrite—method of overwriting data on a tape without first erasing it
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
password—three-character code entered to access or change values in certain display pages, used
to prevent unauthorized programming. The instructions for changing the password are
contained in a separate document sent only to the owner of the machine. See also Minipass
permanent press—a fabric or finish which is heat-set after the article is manufactured to
minimize wrinkling and to retain creases
PE (phase encoding)—method of coding data; it has the advantage of being very reliable and
easy to decode, but it is not particularly efficient in data density
port—connector on the computer to which device cables are attached; ports can be parallel or
serial; the Mildata system uses serial port COM1 to communicate with machines and parallel
port LPT1 to send information to the printer
port designation—four-character name assigned to each port, e.g., COM1, COM2, LPT1
postamble—section of recorded data used to synchronize the data decoding electronics to the
data stream; it occurs at the end of the data block
preamble—section of recorded data used to synchronize the data decoding electronics to the data
stream; it occurs at the start of the data block
program mode—mode which allows programming of wash formulas, dry cycles, and other
discretionary data; see also Run mode
prompt—message that appears on the screen asking for information or a decision from the user;
alternatively, a DOS prompt is a letter followed by a greater-than sign, e.g., C:\>.
QIC (Quarter-Inch Cartridge Drive Standards, Inc)—international trade association
comprised of manufacturers of QIC tape drives, media, and critical components with primary
charters to identify market needs; educate users, OEMs, system integrators, resellers and
dealers; and provide a forum for technical discussions leading to the generation of
development standards for compatibility among manufacturers' systems
RLL (run length limited)—family of codes used to encode data; number of zero or one bits is
limited to a certain value; GCR is an RLL code
random access—feature that allows access to any particular block by going directly to it; disk
devices are random access devices
read after write—method of ensuring that data written to tape is correct by immediately reading
the tape on a read head placed just after the writing head
reference burst—multiple flux transitions written at the beginning of the tape to indicate the
center line of the tape; this allows the read head of the drive to align itself correctly and
improves the data integrity of the drive
remote—system or program accessed through a telephone line
restore—to retrieve information from a tape drive in order to replace data that was lost from a
hard disk
retension—to wind the tape from the beginning of tape (BOT) to the end of tape (EOT), or EOT
to BOT; a critical step when first inserting a data cartridge into the drive; ensures that the tape
in the cartridge is correctly tensioned and will give you the optimum head-to-tape contact for
error-free performance
run mode—mode of operation that allows devices to run automatically; see also Program mode
SCSI (small computer systems interface)—bus interface that enables many different kinds of
devices, such as disk drives, CD-ROM drives, and tape drives, to interface with the host
computer
save—to store information on disk
search—method of finding a particular data file without having to read all the preceding data;
often done at a different speed than reading and writing; usually applies to start/stop drives
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Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations
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Programming 1
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MSOPD432CE/2003264 (1 of 21)
ÈROGRAMMING
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THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER
The Program Menu and How To Access It
Ê
The Available Modes in the Program Menu
Ë
0=OK Turn Key To Run (permits safe return to run mode)
1=Configure (tells controller which models and options it is controlling)
2=Clear All Memory (Voluntarily)
NOTE: After is accessed and Configure (program mode 1) is accessed, it is permissible to press to
silence the operator alarm. The control always returns to the program menu from any accessed program mode.
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PROGRAMMING
THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER MSOPD432CE/2003264 (2 of 21)
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PROGRAMMING
THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER MSOPD432CE/2003264 (3 of 21)
How Shuttle Photo-eyes Work—Several configure decisions require an understanding of shuttle photo-
Ë
eyes. Photo-eyes on Milnor® shuttles are always physically identified (e.g., on the electrical schematics) as “load
end” or “discharge end,” with respect to forward
loading and forward discharging. The “physical”
load-end photo-eye is always located on the receiv-
ing end of the belt for forward loading, and the
“physical” discharge-end photo-eye is always lo-
cated on the discharge end of the belt for forward
discharge (see FIGURE 1). If a shuttle must reverse-
load or reverse-discharge—i.e, run the belt in reverse
to receive goods from a device on what is normally
its discharge end, or discharge to a device on what is
normally its load end—the “physical” discharge-end
photo-eye will automatically function as the “logi-
cal” load-end photo-eye, and the “physical” load-end
photo-eye will automatically function as the “logi-
cal” discharge-end photo-eye.
Physical discharge-end photo-eyes are always
furnished. Physical load-end photo-eyes are only
supplied on shuttles two or more cakes long and on
reverse discharging shuttles.
ÎFIGURE 1 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎIdentifying Shuttle Photo-eyes
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How Miltrac and Allied Interfaces Work—Several configure decisions require an understanding of
Ë
the two basic types of the shuttle interfaces: Miltrac and allied. A shuttle must communicate with both the device it
receives from and the one it discharges to when coordinating goods transfer and passing batch data. When all or
most devices in the system are Milnor® machines, the devices usually communicate electronically via a Miltrac
controller (older systems used the Milnet® network) which serves as a “traffic cop” for the entire system. However,
any non-Milnor® (allied) device must communicate with its neighboring devices electro-mechanically, via inputs
and outputs (allied interface). Shuttle inputs and outputs are described in “RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V
SHUTTLE IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS” (see Table of Contents). Two Milnor® machines in a non-Miltrac sys-
tem can also utilize an allied interface. Allied interfaces impose certain requirements as explained in this section.
<value> Enters the value for the current decision, where <value> is the one-, two-, or three-
digit number for the currently displayed decision. See “The Configure Decisions” in this
section.
Accepts the displayed value, and advances to the next decision.
, , , etc. Advances through each decision, retaining the previously entered value.
After advancing past the last configure decision, the display returns to the program menu.
When, and only when, the display= PROGRAM 0 MENU proceed as follows:
OK TURN KEY TO RUN
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THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER MSOPD432CE/2003264 (5 of 21)
ËDecisions E and F: How and When To Release a Partially Loaded Cake Shuttle
(if Decision A or C is greater than 1)
Use the Miltrac system to release a par-
tially loaded multi-cake shuttle when the A: Number Of Storage Belts
Both=1 Either>1
next cake is not compatible with already C: Number Of Cakes Per Belt
loaded cake(s) (see Miltrac manual). Use E: Time Out Waiting For Load No Yes
Decisions E and F (regardless of compati-
bility) where early release will increase sys- F: Max Wait Time For 2nd Cake xx minutes
tem efficiency by reducing how often the For the combination of values for receives re- receives last cake
device(s) served by the shuttle are idle (e.g., Decisions A, C, E, and D shown above, a cake or ceives or xx minutes
the shuttle declares itself loaded (free to loose last after it receives
how often the tunnel must hold while wait- leave the loading position) when it . . . goods cake prior cake
ing to receive or discharge).
E TIME OUT WAITING FOR 0-1 0=No. Shuttle will wait until it is loaded with maxi-
LOAD 0=NO 1=YES 0 mum number of cakes.
1=Yes. Shuttle will declare itself loaded and desire to dis-
charge after F has expired. Miltrac “handshaking” may in-
fluence this decision. See the Miltrac manual.
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THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER MSOPD432CE/2003264 (6 of 21)
Loose Clear Belt Time or time to clear discharge- Reverse Discharge Run Belt Time or time to clear
goods end photo-eye*, whichever is longer discharge-end eye*, whichever is longer not
or + + applicable
one cake Extra Discharge Run Belt Time Extra Discharge Run Belt Time
Time (within Clear Belt Time) for this cake Time (within Clear Belt Time) for this cake to Time for
to block discharge-end photo-eye* block discharge eye* devices Extra
Two or + + to talk Discharge
more Time (within Disch Eye To Be Time (within Discharge Eye To Be and belt Run Belt
cakes Blocked=Error time) for this cake to clear Blocked=Error time) for this cake to clear eye* to elevate Time
eye* + (if
+ Time (within newly reset Clear Belt Time) for next applicable
Time (within newly reset Clear Belt Time) cake to block eye* )
for next cake to block eye*
ÎFIGURE 2 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎHow Belt Runs Under Photo-eye Control
During Discharge
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PROGRAMMING
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H DELAY TIME BEFORE 00-99 seconds Enter the delay time (in seconds) before running the belt to
RUN LOAD BELT (S) 00 allowed load.
J YOU’RE FINISHED 0-1 0=No, if you do not want to receive this input.
RECEIVING INPUT 0 1=Yes, if you have a multi-cake shuttle receiving from an
extractor and the system requires this input to complete
the transfer.
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Configure decision K only appears if A=1 and C=1, but the control automatically inserts a value for K in any
other instance (see table above).
K LOAD END EYES 0-1 0=No, if shuttle does not have physical load-end photo-eye.
0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes, if shuttle is equipped with physical load-end photo-
eye.
Configure decision L only appears if K=1 or if K=1 automatically (see table above).
L ALLOW BOTH EYES 0-1 0=No. Do not allow both eyes blocked.
BLOCKED 0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes. Allow both eyes blocked.
M CO-SLIDE TYPE 0-1 Is this a Co-slide type shuttle? A Co-slide must load allied.
0=NO 1=YES 0 This may be manual or semi-automatic (relay logic) load-
ing (see next decision).
Configure decision N only appears if M=0.
N CO-LO-SLIDE TYPE 0-1 Is this a Co-lo-slide type shuttle? See explanation in “Deci-
0=NO 1=YES 0 sions M Through V . . .” in this section.
Configure decisions O and P only appear if N=1. For proper discharge, the extension belt must be running when
the storage belt starts and remain running after the storage belt stops. Determine the optimum time between exten-
sion belt start and storage belt start and between storage belt stop and extension belt stop through field trials.
O EXTEND BELT RUN 2-20 seconds For discharging, enter the time (in seconds) desired to run
BEFORE DISCH (S) 02 the extension belt before the storage belt starts running.
This time is added to Clear Belt Time (F).
P EXTEND BELT RUN 2-20 seconds For discharging, enter the time (in seconds) desired to run
AFTER DISCH (S) 02 the extension belt after the storage belt stops running.
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THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER MSOPD432CE/2003264 (9 of 21)
Extend High Speed Extend 8" Loading Discharge • Only the subordinate decisions for the selected type
30" (762) Extension (203) to appear.
to Load Belt Discharge
see below M: Co-slide Type?
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1. Decision R (Coflo Type) must be set to 1 and Decision C (Number of Cakes per Belt) must be set to 2.
2. Decision J (You’re Finished Receiving Input) must be set to 1.
3. The Discharge Finished output (1MTA13-8 and 13-18) must be wired to the You’re Finished Receiving
input on the shuttle (1MTA38-4). If there is more than one extractor, the Discharge Finished outputs should
be wired in parallel to the input on the shuttle.
The shuttle will transfer the two loads to a dryer as one load. The data passed is the data from the second
cake except for weight which is added up for the two loads.
Configure decisions S and S2 only appear if R=1. To control the discharge of goods on the Coflo belt, the belt
will run intermittently during loading, starting, and stopping for the times specified in S and S2 below.
S COFLO LOADING JOG 00-250 tenths Enter the desired jog on time (in 10ths of a second) when
ON TIME (10ths) 000 of a second loading.
S2 COFLO LOADING JOG 00-250 tenths Enter the desired jog off time (in 10ths of a second) when
OFF TIME (10ths) 000 of a second loading.
Configure decision S3 and S4 only if M=1 and C>1
S3 MIDDLE EYE 0-1 0=No. The shuttle can take up to 4 cakes
0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes. The shuttle requires a middle eye and acts like the 2-
B
long Coflo (see “Operation of Specialized Shuttles,” see
Table of Contents).
S4 LOAD EYE CLEAR 00-250 tenths Enter the length of time (in 10ths of a second) the load eye
TIME (1/10 SEC) 000 of a second should be clear before the belt stops running. For the last
cake, the shuttle stops when the discharge eye blocks.
Configure decisions T and V only if M=1.
T SEMI-AUTO LOADING 0-1 0=No. Operator loads shuttle then signals “Loading Com-
0=NO 1=YES 0 pleted.” No tells the shuttle to get all loading information
from the 3rd and 4th 16/8 boards.
1=Yes. Shuttle loads automatically from allied belt. Yes
tells the shuttle to look for a 5th 16/8 board which con-
tains all the signals for semi-automatic loading.
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Configure decision U only appears if T=1. This decision accommodates different types of allied loading devices and
interfaces, which may signal “Loading Completed” before all goods have completely transferred to the shuttle.
U SEMI-AUTO LOADING SS 2-20 seconds Enter the required time (in seconds) to delay the “Load-
COMPLETED DELAY 02 ing Completed” signal from the shuttle.
V EXTEND BELT TO DIS ? 0-1 Does the shuttle belt extend to discharge?
0=NO 1=YES 0
Configure decision V2 only appears if C>2 and R=1. C
V2 BELT DOES NOT EXTEND 0-1 0=No. The belt should extend to load or discharge.
0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes. The belt should not extend to load or discharge.
Use this option to control a belt that takes more than 1
load of loose goods.
Configure decision W only appears if A=1 and C=1.
W REVERSE DISCHARGE 05-25 seconds Where time for discharge is not critical, command suffi-
RUN BELT TIME (S) 05 allowed cient time for the belt to make half of a complete revolu-
tion. If necessary, shorten this time so that the belt runs
approximately as long as it would under photo-eye con-
trol (see FIGURE 5).
Configure decision X only appears if C=2 or greater.
X DISCH EYE TO BE SS 04-15 seconds
BLOCKED=ERROR 04 allowed
Enter the maximum time (in seconds) the discharge eye can be blocked before an error is declared. Determine the
required time (see FIGURE 5).
ÎFIGURE 5 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎDetermining Disch Eye To Be
Blocked=Error Time
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Y TIME AFTER TRAILING 02-99 tenths Enter time as explained above for each cake where [x] is
EDGE(x) IN 10ths 02 of a second cake number (up to four cakes).
Z ALLOW BOTH EYES 0-1 0=No. Do not allow both eyes blocked. Prompts an error
BLOCKED 0=NO 1=YES 0 message if both eyes are blocked.
1=Yes. Allow both eyes blocked.
C Z2 IGNORE EYE ERROR 3 0-1 0=No. Eye Error 3 appears when the discharge end eye
0=NO 1=YES 0 blocks and then clears while loading.
1=Yes. Eye Error 3 never appears.
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ËDecisions AA and BB: Determining the Number of Receive and Discharge Levels
The following table explains by example, how receive and discharge levels work.
Non-Elevating Shuttles Elevating Shuttles
Non-Elevating Shuttles have one receive Elevating shuttles have as many loading
and one discharge level, no matter how and discharge levels as any belt must align
many belts. Note that the belts and levels with. In example 6 below, any COSHA belt
are completely independent. Do not count must align with only one belt on the loading
belts on the shuttle to determine levels. device (COSAT) but each COSHA belt
must align with dryers on two levels.
AA NUMBER OF RECEIVE 1-4 levels Enter the number of different receive levels (as
LEVELS ? 1 explained above) the shuttle must go to.
BB NUMBER OF DISCHARGE 1-4 levels Enter the number of different discharge levels (as
LEVELS ? 1 explained above) the shuttle must go to.
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Î IGURE 7 (MSOPD432CE)
F ÎFIGURE 8 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎTiming Vertical Travel ÎWhen Belts Must Elevate To Load/Discharge
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GG CHECK FOR PERIPHERAL 0-1 0=No. Do not check for malfunctioning boards.
FAILURE 0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes. Check for malfunctioning boards.
Configure decision JJ only appears if HH=1 and C=1. However, it will not appear if M=1 and T=0.
JJ LIMIT LOAD RUN BELT 0-1 0=No. No time limit when loading.
TIME 0=NO 1=YES 0 1=Yes. Turn off belt after X seconds if a cake has not
been identified, where “X” is the time entered in deci-
sion KK below.
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ÎFIGURE 9 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎTypical Application of Decision OO: Enable Reverse Loading
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OO ENABLE REVERSE 0-1 0=No. Do not enable reverse loading. The shuttle will
LOADING 0=NO 1=YES 0 run its belts forward during loading regardless of
what Miltrac tells it to do.
1=Yes. Enable reverse loading. The loading device tells
shuttle which way to run its belts via Miltrac.
In FIGURE 9, devices A, E, and F are processing devices that can only move goods in one direction. De-
vices A and E (both presses) are configured to tell their receiving devices which direction to run the belts
while loading. Device A specifies forward and device E specifies reverse. Devices B, C, and D are all
shuttles. Devices B and D always run their belts forward and device C (Cosha) runs its belt forward when
receiving from device B, but must run in reverse when receiving from device D. Set Enable Reverse Load-
ing to 1 (Yes) in device C so it runs its belts as directed by device B or D when receiving. Set Enable Re-
verse Loading to 0 (No) in device D (Coelf) so it ignores the instruction from device E to load reverse,
and merely passes this instruction to device C. Since device A tells device B (Coelf) to load forward, the
Enable Reverse Loading decision in device B has no effect.
PP MILNET REVERSE 0-1 0=No. Do not use Milnet® reverse loading. Loading
LOADING 0=NO 1=YES 0 device runs its belt forward, regardless of what the
Miltrac controller tells it to do.
1=Yes. Use Milnet® reverse loading. Via the Miltrac sys-
tem, the shuttle tells its loading device which way it
should run its belt in order to transfer goods to the
shuttle.
Cosha-A receives goods from Cosha-B (see FIGURE
10). But to do so, Cosha-B must run its belt in reverse.
Enable Milnet® reverse loading in Cosha-A, to cause
Cosha-A to control Cosha-B’s belt direction when trans-
ferring goods from B to A. The need for Milnet® reverse
loading in Cosha-B depends on how it is loaded, which
is not shown in this example.
ÎFIGURE 10 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎTypical Application of Decision PP:
Milnet Reverse Loading
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UU ALWAYS RETURN HOME 0-1 0=No. Shuttle travels to load/discharge station, loads/dis-
0=NO 1=YES 0 charges goods, waits for discharge/load command from
Miltrac then moves to next device. The shuttle returns
Home at power-up, error, or return from manual. This
option requires Miltrac 89101 or later.
1=Yes. Shuttle travels to load/discharge station, loads/dis-
charges goods, then returns Home to reorient itself.
ÎFIGURE 11 (MSOPD432CE)
ÎTypical Application of Decision WW:
Output Flag When Empty
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40
Operating 2
41
MSOPD440CE/9705BV (1 of 15)
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RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE
IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (2 of 15)
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (3 of 15)
LOAD OPERATION
At Home—While the shuttle is idle WAITING FOR LOADING
and waiting to be loaded, display= DEVICE TO GET READY
Preparing To Load—When the
Miltrac system requests “get ready”
or when the shuttle closes the load
allowed output to tell an allied
discharging device to get ready to FINDING LOAD Appears if position is not the Home
discharge, display= STATION AND LEVEL position.
WAITING FOR LOAD Appears when the shuttle has found the
BELT b-p correct load station and level, and the bed
is in position to accept goods. b-p
indicates which belt and position goods
will be loaded onto (see FIGURE 1).
Loading—If the belt is not equipped LOADING BELT b-p Appears when the load-end photo-eye de-
with load-end eyes, the belt will begin tects goods (if equipped) or the Miltrac
running when Loading Belt b-p controller tells the shuttle that the loading
is displayed. If the shuttle has load-end device is loading goods onto it. b-p indi-
eyes, the belt will not run until the cates which belt and position goods are
photo-eye is blocked and will only stop being loaded onto.
when the photo-eye is clear for trailing
edge time. See “PROGRAMMING LOADING BELT b-p Loading is complete for this belt. b-p ind-
THE MARK II, III, IV, AND V COMPLETE icates which belt and position goods were
SHUTTLE CONTROLLER.” loaded onto.
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (4 of 15)
Returning to the Home position— RETRACTING BELT After loading, the shuttle retracts its belt
The shuttle will return Home if it is (if equipped).
configured to Always Return Home
(see Decision UU in “PROGRAM- RETURNING TO LOAD The shuttle moves up and down until it
MING THE MARK II, III, IV, AND LEVEL 0 finds level 0.
V . . .”). If it is not configured to Always
Return Home, the shuttle will retract RETURNING HOME The shuttle returns to the Home position
its belt and wait to load another cake to reorient itself along the shuttle rail.
or discharge as instructed by the system WAITING TO The shuttle has declared itself loaded
controller. and is waiting to be allowed to dis-
DISCHARGE
charge.
DISCHARGE OPERATION
Preparing to discharge—When the Mil-
trac controller requests “get ready”
or when the shuttle closes the load
allowed output to tell an allied load- FINDING DISCHARGE The shuttle has been allowed to dis-
ing device to get ready to load, display= STATION AND LEVEL charge and is now searching for the dis-
charge station and the discharge level.
EXTENDING BELT Appears while shuttle is extending the
bed (if equipped) toward the receiving
device.
Discharging load UNLOADING BELT b-p b-p indicates which belt and position
goods are being unloaded from.
UNLOADING BELT b-p The discharge photo-eye has cleared
COMPLETE and unloading is complete for this belt.
b-p indicates which belt and position
goods were loaded onto.
Returning to the Home position— RETRACTING BELT After unloading, the shuttle retracts its
The shuttle will return Home if it is belt (if equipped).
configured to Always Return Home
(see Decision UU in “PROGRAM- RETURNING TO LOAD The shuttle moves up and down until
MING THE MARK II, III, IV, AND LEVEL 0 it finds level 0.
V . . .”). If it is not configured to Always
Return Home, the shuttle will retract RETURNING HOME The shuttle returns to the Home
its belt and wait to load another cake postion to reorient itself along the
or discharge as instructed by the system shuttle rail.
controller.
When the shuttle is idle and ready to be WAITING FOR LOADING
loaded again, display= DEVICE TO GET READY
NOTE: See “OPERATION OF SPECIALIZED SHUTTLES” for more specific operation information
about two-wide shuttles, two-long Coflos, or two-high Coflos/Coslips.
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Holds Behind the Shuttle—Anytime the shuttle desires to discharge but cannot because the receiving de-
Ë
vice (e.g., dryer) is not ready, the shuttle waits and displays Waiting To Discharge. As soon as the receiving device
is available, the transfer occurs, and normal operation resumes without manual intervention.
Power Loss or Three-Wire Disabled Condition—If the shuttle loses power or the three-wire circuit
Ë
drops out (as will occur if an emergency stop switch is pressed), the shuttle stops immediately. The shuttle resumes
operation, as explained in “The Power Restoration Sequences” in this section, as soon as the power or three-wire
circuit connection is restored, regardless of how long the shuttle was stopped. See NOTE below.
NOTE: It is not usually necessary to load or unload the shuttle before returning it on-line with the
controller. Upon restoring power, the shuttle initializes and resumes normal automatic operation. It
automatically synchronizes with its interfacing devices (e.g., extractor, dryer), providing the shuttle
was not in the middle of loading or receiving goods at power loss. See “The Power Restoration Se-
quences” in this section.
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RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE
IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (6 of 15)
If Power Was Lost During Transfer—In the unlikely event that a transfer was in progress when power
Ë
was lost, and goods remain both partially on the shuttle and partially in the loading or receiving device, the following
procedure ensures that all goods are transferred to either the shuttle or the loading or receiving device.
Master switch on Energizes control power, but not THREE WIRE DISABLED
(or power restored) shuttle power. The power up dis- PUSH START TO GO
play sequence appears, and the
operator alarm sounds. Display=
Upon viewing this display, continue recovery by seeing “If Three-Wire Is Disabled (Without Power Loss) During
Transfer” in this section and following steps two through seven.
If Three-Wire Is Disabled (Without Power Loss) Other Than During Transfer—If the
Ë
shuttle was not transferring when an error disabled the three-wire circuit, proceed as follows:
When display= THREE WIRE DISABLED
PUSH START TO GO
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (7 of 15)
If Three Wire Is Disabled (Without Power Loss) During Transfer—In the unlikely event that
Ë
a transfer was in progress when the three-wire circuit was disabled, and goods remain both partially on the shuttle
and partially in the loading or receiving device, the following procedure ensures that all goods are transferred to
either the shuttle or the loading or receiving device.
Goods extending past the end of a shuttle belt after a power loss or three-wire disabled
condition can catch on machinery during shuttle movement, causing damage to goods or
machinery. These goods must be moved either onto the shuttle or into the transferring
device before the shuttle is permitted to move automatically.
1. Correct the malfunction that caused the three-wire disabled condition.
2. Set the Manual/Automatic switch on the shuttle to manual.
3. Press at the shuttle controller to enable the three-wire circuit.
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (8 of 15)
NOTE: If the shuttle has more than one goods position per belt or more than one belt (or both), the
controller prompts for batch codes for each goods position on every belt where goods have been de-
tected. See FIGURE 1 to identify goods positions.
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (9 of 15)
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (10 of 15)
Viewing Inputs
Ë
until Displays 1st 16 inputs (1: A-P). (1) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP “+” = input energized
Hold
this display ap- Located on first 16/8 board. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ “-” = input not ener-
gized
pears, then release.
Displays second 16 inputs (2: A-P). Located on 2nd 16/8 board. CAPITAL letters
represent inputs.
Displays third 16 inputs (3: A-P). Located on 3rd 16/8 board.
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (11 of 15)
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RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE
IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (12 of 15)
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (13 of 15)
Viewing Outputs
Ë
Displays 1st 16 outputs (1: a-p). (1) abcdefghijklmnop “+” = input made
Hold until
this display appears. +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- “-” = input not made
Displays 2nd 16 outputs (2: a-p).
LOWER CASE letters
Displays last 9 outputs (3: a-i). represent outputs.
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IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS MSOPD440CE/9705BV (15 of 15)
DL (Miltrac Discharge Level)—where the Miltrac system wants the shuttle to accept discharged goods.
RL (Miltrac Receive Level)—where the Miltrac system wants the shuttle to receive goods.
LS (Load End Status)—what the shuttle is telling the Miltrac system about its load end.
0 Cannot Do Anything 3 I am Finished Receiving
1 Want To Receive 4 I am Finished Receiving (Do Not Hold)
2 Ready To Receive
DS (Discharge End Status)—what the shuttle is telling the Miltrac system about its discharge end.
0 Cannot Do Anything 3 I am Finished Transferring
1 Want To Transfer 4 I am Finished Transferring (Do Not Hold)
2 Ready To Transfer
LC (Load End Command)—what the Miltrac system is telling the shuttle to do with respect to its load end.
0 Do Nothing 4 Start Receiving
1 Get Ready To Receive 5 Finished Receiving
2 Get Ready To Receive Left 6 You are Finished Receiving (Do Not Hold)
3 Get Ready To Receive Right
DC (Discharge End Command)—what the Miltrac system is telling the shuttle to do with respect to its
discharge end.
0 Do Nothing 4 Start Transferring
1 Get Ready To Transfer 5 You are Finished Transferring
2 Get Ready To Transfer Left 6 You are Finished Receiving (Do Not Hold)
3 Get Ready To Transfer Right
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MSOP0930AE/9436BV (1 of 2)
Two-Wide Shuttle
Ê
Description—A two-wide shuttle (any model designation) can be thought of as two single-high shuttles bolted
Ë
together and operated by the same controller. Each half of the shuttle has separate motors for up/down and left/right;
therefore, each half of the shuttle can move up/down independently. However, it moves left/right as a single unit.
A single microprocessor output controls left/right movement of the entire shuttle. Each belt has separate out-
puts for up and down and separate inputs for Receive and Discharge levels and Slack and Taut Chain.
Operation—At power up, the belts initialize simultaneously, rise to Receive Level 0, and travel home (which is
Ë
designated by belt 0).
When Miltrac tells the shuttle to load, the shuttle stops with belt 0 at the desired load station. The controller
loads belt 0 first (when viewed from the load end, the belt on the right is belt 0). After the shuttle takes the first cake,
it will either return home and wait to move to another device to load belt 1, or it will move right and wait to load a
second cake from that device onto belt 1.
When Miltrac tells the shuttle to discharge, the shuttle stops with belt 0 at the desired discharge station. After
the shuttle has discharged the first cake, it will move right (facing load end) to position belt 1 at the discharge station.
After completely loading or discharging, the shuttle returns Home.
If a situation arises where the shuttle returns home and only belt 1 has a load, an error (Cake Must Be Manually
Unloaded) requiring manual unloading will occur.
Two-Long Coflo
Ê
Description—A two-long Coflo (see Coflo description in “PROGRAMMING THE MARK IV AND V SHUT-
Ë B
TLE CONTROLLER,” “Decisions M Through V: Special Purpose Loose Goods Shuttles”) differs from a regular
Coflo because it loads two loose goods loads from one belt and discharges those same loads as a single load.
Operation—At power up, the shuttle operates as described in “RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE B
Ë
IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS.” However, when initializing, a two-long Coflo looks for a new input, First Cake
Eye. During loading of the first load, the belt runs until this eye (typically located in the middle of the belt) is
blocked. While loading the second load, the belt runs until the discharge-end eye is blocked. The shuttle returns to
the home position, then the goods are discharged as a single load.
NOTE: Multi-cake Coflo/Coslip shuttles are typically used to receive goods from an extractor. The output,
You’re Finished Receiving (11MTA14-1, 2) from the extractor grounds the input Finished Receiving
(MTA38-5) on the shuttle to notify the shuttle when the extractor finishes discharging.
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OPERATION OF SPECIALIZED SHUTTLES MSOP0930AE/9436BV (2 of 2)
Two-High Coflo/Coslip
Ê
B
Description—A two-high Coflo/Coslip (see Coflo and Coslip description in “PROGRAMMING THE MARK
Ë
IV AND V SHUTTLE CONTROLLER,” “Decisions M Through V: Special Purpose Loose Goods Shuttles”) dif-
fers from a regular Coflo or Coslip because it loads and discharges from two belts (levels) rather than just one.
Operation—At power up, the shuttle operates as described in “RUNNING THE MARK IV AND V SHUTTLE B
Ë
IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS.” However, two-high Coflos and Coslips transport two batches of goods, each batch
on one of the two shuttle belts. When Miltrac tells the shuttle to load, the shuttle stops with belt 0 at the desired load
station. Miltrac loads belt 0 first. After the shuttle takes the first cake, it will either return home, move to position
belt 1 to receive a second cake from that device, or move to another device to load belt 1. When Miltrac tells the
shuttle to discharge, the shuttle stops with belt 0 at the desired discharge station. After the shuttle has discharged the
first cake, it will move to position belt 1 at the discharge station and discharge the second cake. After completely
loading or discharging, the shuttle returns home. If a situation arises where the shuttle returns home and only belt 1
has a load, an error with occur.
NOTE: Multi-cake Coflo/Coslip shuttles are typically used to receive goods from an extractor. The output,
You’re Finished Receiving (11MTA14-1, 2) from the extractor grounds the input Finished Receiving
(MTA38-5) on the shuttle to notify the shuttle when the extractor finishes discharging.
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MSOPD441CE/9449BV (1 of 8)
B
È ANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
M
AND V SHUTTLE
The shuttle can be operated manually from either the manual controls on the shuttle itself (see descriptions of the
controls in the operator manual) or the bare manual menu accessible at the shuttle controller. Though the shuttle can be
operated manually from either, the controls at the shuttle are for making subtle movements or for manual goods handling.
The shuttle controller, however, is better for moving the shuttle longer distances or in situations that do not require
manually handling goods. By actuating outputs in bare manual, most microprocessor outputs can be tested.
While bare manual modes 00-13 allow actuating outputs for manual operation or output testing, bare manual
mode 13 (test inputs) allows microprocessor inputs to be viewed and tested without returning to automatic operation,
a function particularly useful when troubleshooting.
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (2 of 8)
Accesses the selected 1=RIGHT 2=LEFT This is the Moving Shuttle sub-menu.
mode (example) 3=UP 4=DOWN See “Bare Manual: 01=Moving Shut-
tle” in this section.
Ë For Quick Return to Run Mode From Any Bare Manual Mode
Turns off any output if **MANUAL OUTPUTS** The last-selected mode is displayed.
it is on and returns to 01 MOVING SHUTTLE
bare manual menu
Selects **MANUAL OUTPUTS**
,
00 RETURN TO AUTO
Returns to run mode WAITING FOR LOADING Shuttle ready for normal automatic op-
DEVICE TO GET READY eration.
Careless operation of the shuttle in bare manual mode can result in extensive damage to
equipment and/or goods. In bare manual mode, the operator is fully responsible for all
shuttle movement.
☞ Do not direct the shuttle too far left/right or taut/slack.
☞ Do not run goods onto the floor.
☞ Do not extend the bed into equipment.
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (3 of 8)
Controller ignores all inputs. The oops switch and associated relays (not controlled by the microprocessor)
must prevent the shuttle from going too far left/right or taut/slack chain. The operator must make sure these
circuits are operating to prevent damage to the shuttle. Outputs can be actuated simultaneously (e.g., Right
and Up); however, the software prevents simultaneously actuating opposing outputs (e.g., Right and Left or
Up and Down).
NOTE: Once an output is turned on, press the same button to turn it off.
Controller ignores photo-eyes. It is possible to run the goods on to the floor. Outputs can be actuated
simultaneously; however, the software prevents simultaneously actuating opposing outputs (e.g., B0 Forwd
and B0 Backwd or B1 Forwd and B1 Backwd).
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AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (4 of 8)
Controller ignores photo-eyes. It is possible to run the goods on to the floor. Outputs can be actuated
simultaneously; however, the software prevents simultaneously actuating opposing outputs (e.g., B2 Forwd
and B2 Backwd or B3 Forwd and B3 Backwd).
Controller ignores all inputs. It is possible to extend the bed into equipment. Outputs can be actuated
simultaneously; however, the software prevents simultaneously actuating opposing outputs (e.g., Extnd
Unld and Retrt Unld or Extnd Load and Retrt Load).
Turns extend belt 0 unload (Extnd Unld) output on/off to extend in the unload direction.
/
Turns extend belt 0 unload (Extnd Unld) output on/off to extend in the load direction.
/
Turns retract belt 0 unload (Retrt Unld) output on/off to retract in the unload direction.
/
Turns retract belt 0 unload (Retrt Unld) output on/off to retract in the load direction.
/
Turns all outputs off and returns to bare manual menu.
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (5 of 8)
Controller ignores all inputs. It is possible to extend the bed into equipment. Outputs can be actuated
simultaneously; however, the software prevents simultaneously actuating opposing outputs (e.g., Extnd
Unld and Retrt Unld or Extnd Load and Retrt Load).
Turns extend belt 1 load (Extnd Unld) output on/off to extend in the unload direction.
/
Turns extend belt 1 load (Extnd Load) output on/off to extend in the load direction.
/
Turns retract belt 1 unload (Retry Unload) output on/off to retract in the unload direc-
/ tion.
Turns retract belt 1 unload (Retry Load) output on/off to retract in the load direction.
/
Turns all outputs off and returns to bare manual menu.
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (6 of 8)
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (7 of 8)
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MANUALLY OPERATING THE MARK III, IV,
AND V SHUTTLE MSOPD441CE/9449BV (8 of 8)
Displays 1st 16 inputs (1: A-P) (1) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP “+” = input energized
Located on 2nd 16/8 board +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- “-” = input not ener-
gized
Displays 2nd 16 inputs (2: A-P). Located on 2nd 16/8 board.
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THREE WIRE DISABLED At power up, this message appears following the power up displays.
PUSH START TO GO RECOVERY: Press to close the three-wire circuit (which provides power to
the shuttle). may be pressed at any time during the power up displays, thus si-
lencing the operator alarm and overriding this message. If fails to clear this
message, see “Operational Error Messages” in this section.
CHECK I/O BOARD x The controller detects a failed or missing control circuit board, where x is the board
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL number (see schematic manual). A “missing” board can result from configuring for
an option not available (e.g., allied loading) or installing a new board or software
that was configured for an option not on this machine. The shuttle uses only I/O
boards, which are defined from #1 - #6. RECOVERY: Press to reset the con-
troller and access the program menu. Review configure decisions to ensure that all
configured options are available on that shuttle model and with the microprocessor
boards available. If everything is configured correctly, replace the failed board.
Automatic operation can resume when the problem is resolved.
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☞ Lock off and tag out power at wall disconnect before opening any electrical control box
or accessing any other electrical component.
☞ Always employ the services of a licensed, qualified electrician when troubleshooting the
electrical system.
THREE WIRE DISABLED The three-wire relay, which provides control circuit power to the machine, became
PUSH START TO GO de-energized. If the three-wire contact opens, even momentarily, the machine stops
and displays Three Wire Disabled. This message will remain even if the contact
only opened momentarily, and will reappear if the Master switch is turned off and
then on again. RECOVERY: These messages can only be cleared if the cause of
the error is corrected, then the relay is energized by pressing . The relay is held
energized by its own normally open contacts along with motor overloads, etc.
NOTE: If three wire was disabled because the switch that monitors the chain tension was made (i.e., taut
chain error), the Taut Chain Fault light illuminates (see the descriptions of controls in the operator manual
for full explanation). RECOVERY: 1) Turn the keyswitch from normal operation to manual enable; 2) Press
Enable Down button until the bed is lowered from the taut chain switch; 3) Press the Reset button (Taut Chain
Fault light extinquishes); 4) Ensure operation of level switches; 5) Resume normal operation as follows:
Closes the three-wire circuit and may prompt for cake information.
<responses> Confirms cake data, where <responses> are as explained in “RUNNING THE MARK IV
AND V SHUTTLE IN AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS.”
CHECK I/O BOARD x See explanation in “Power Up Error Messages” in this section.
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL
ERROR - CHECK CHAIN The shuttle failed to run the hoist to its maximum and minimum heights (to verify
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL they operate) within the configured time. This error condition occurs only when the
shuttle first powers up. RECOVERY: Verify that the hoist is free to move up and
down and that enough time is entered in configure decision G.
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ERROR - RAIL LIMIT The shuttle moved too far left or right, making the oops switch on the traversing
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL rail and was not able to move away from the switch within five seconds.
RECOVERY: Verify that the circuit is operational. Manually move the shuttle
off of the oops switch:
1. Set the Manual/Automatic switch to manual and, use manual switches at the
shuttle to move the shuttle away from the oops switch.
2. When shuttle is off the oops switch, set the Manual/Automatic switch to
automatic.
3. Resume operation at controller by pressing .
ERROR-NOT RETRACTED The shuttle bed is not fully retracted when moving left/right, up/down, or after in-
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL itialization. RECOVERY: Verify operation of the Fully Retracted switch. Cor-
rect error, and press .
ERROR - SLACK CHAIN The shuttle descended too far while searching for a level, making the Slack Chain
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL switch. RECOVERY: Verify operation of the level switches (load and dis-
charge) and engagement of targets. Correct error, and press .
ERROR - TAUT CHAIN The shuttle ascended too far searching for a level, making the Taut Chain switch.
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL RECOVERY: Verify operation of the level switches (load and discharge) for op-
eration and engagement of targets. Correct error, and press .
ERROR -XFER ABORTED (For Miltrac system loading and/or discharging only) Indicates the transfer was
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL aborted while in progress. RECOVERY: Verify that goods are not caught be-
tween devices. If goods are caught, use all safety precautions to remove them be-
fore clearing the error. Press to clear the error.
ERROR - EYE ERROR This error depends on shuttle hardware and the location at which the error occurs;
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL any of the following conditions may cause this error:
1. The shuttle load-end or discharge-end photo-eyes detect goods on a multi-
cake shuttle (>1 cake per belt). This may indicate that goods are hanging from
either end of the shuttle with the potential to catch on machinery and cause
damage.
2. The shuttle is configured as a two-cake belt and the load-end and/or discharge-
end photo-eye detects goods when the shuttle tries to move left/right or up
/down. This may indicate that goods remain hanging from either end of the
shuttle with the potential to catch on machinery and cause damage.
3. The shuttle is configured for two or more cakes per belt and the shuttle knows
it received more than one cake. While discharging, the shuttle cannot find the
second cake (e.g., both/all cakes were discharged at one time because goods
were trailing between cakes, preventing the shuttle from recognizing separate
cakes).
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ERROR - EYE ERROR 4. The shuttle is configured as a two-cake belt and while loading, the discharge-
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL end photo-eye blocked before the load-end photo-eye cleared. This indicates
that goods may be trailing off the load end of the bed with the potential to
catch on machinery and cause damage.
5. The shuttle load-end and discharge-end photo-eyes detect goods at the same
time. This may indicate that goods are hanging from either end of the shuttle
with the potential to catch on machinery and cause damage.
6. The shuttle overshoot eye is blocked, meaning goods may be hanging off the
front of the shuttle with the potential to catch on machinery and cause damage.
EXTENDING TOO FAR The shuttle bed extended too far, causing the shuttle to stop.
ADJUST BELT MANUALLY RECOVERY:
1. Verify operation of the Fully Extended switch.
2. Set Manual/Automatic switch to manual, and use manual switches at shuttle
to retract belt.
3. Set Manual/Automatic switch to automatic.
4. Resume operation at the controller by pressing .
RETRACTING TOO FAR The shuttle bed retracted too far, causing the shuttle to stop.
ADJUST BELT MANUALLY RECOVERY:
1. Verify operation of the Fully Extended switch.
2. Set Manual/Automatic switch to manual, and use manual switches at shuttle
to retract belt.
3. Set Manual/Automatic switch to automatic.
4. Resume operation at the controller by pressing .
CAKE MUST BE (For shuttles configured not to elevate the second belt for discharge) A cake is on
MANUALLY UNLOADED Belt 1 and not on Belt 0. RECOVERY:
1. Set the Manual/Automatic switch on the shuttle to manual.
2. Using the manual switches, discharge the goods from Belt 1.
3. Return the Manual/Automatic switch to automatic.
4. Resume operation at the controller by pressing .
ERROR - NO CAKE (For shuttles having more than one storage position per belt) The shuttle is at-
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL tempting to discharge a cake, but the discharge eye was not blocked in Belt Clear
Time. RECOVERY: Determine why cake did not block discharge eye in config-
ured Belt Clear Time and correct. Press to clear the error.
ERROR- WAIT TOO LONG (For allied discharge only) The shuttle finished discharging, and the receiving de-
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL vice failed to acknowledge completion of the discharge within 30 seconds.
RECOVERY: Check circuitry that indicates discharge completion to the
shuttle. Press to clear the error.
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ERROR - TOO MANY DIR (For allied loading only) Right and left inputs that tell the shuttle what direction
PRESS SIGNAL CANCEL to move have been actuated during semi-automatic loading. RECOVERY:
Check circuitry that controls right/left inputs for correct operation. Press to
clear the error.
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1. General
Milnor® serial microprocessor controls are designed specifically for Milnor® machines and
systems. Along with certain external electromechanical relay logic and sensing devices, they
control all machine and system functions. Not every microprocessor controller includes all the
components described in this section.
2. Microprocessor Components
Note 1: This is a list of all components for Milnor® microprocessor controllers. Not every Milnor®
microprocessor controller includes all of the following components.
2.1. Keypad or Keyboard—Depending upon the model and type of machine, the keypad may
have 12, 30, or 58 buttons. The different keypads are not interchangeable.
2.2. Keyswitch—Selects run/program modes. The key may be removed only when the switch is set
to the Run position.
CAUTION 1 : Prevent Unauthorized Programming—To prevent unauthorized
programming, store the programming key so that it is not available to unauthorized personnel.
Improper programming can damage equipment and goods.
2.3. Display—Depending upon the type and model of machine, the display may be either liquid
crystal, vacuum fluorescent, or cathode ray tube (CRT), which is a typical computer monitor.
Different types of displays are not interchangeable.
Liquid crystal graphic display—This display is identified by colored characters and graphics,
usually on a black or white background. It's currently used only on certain washer-extractor
models with the Milnor Mark VI control system.
Liquid crystal text display—This type of display is identified by dark gray characters on a
lighter gray background, or by green characters on a dark gray background.
Vacuum fluorescent display—The bright green characters on a black background make this
display highly visible. This is the most common display for Milnor® washer-extractors, textile
machines, and dryers.
Cathode ray tube (CRT)—The CRT display resembles a television screen in appearance and
function. This type of display is most commonly used in Miltrac™ and Mildata® systems,
which require the display of graphics such as boxes and lines. It is also used on Milnor CBW®
tunnel washers.
2.4. Power Supply—The power supply converts the alternating current at the control circuit
voltage to direct current voltages of 12 volts positive and negative, and 5 volts positive. One or
more of these values are adjustable, depending on the specific power supply used in each
application.
The Milnor™ CBW® system employs two different power supplies to convert alternating current
from the control circuit to direct current for the microprocessor and peripheral boards.
2.4.1. Control Console Power Supply—The power supply referenced as ESPS in the schematic
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diagrams is a 40-watt power supply located in the Miltron™ or Mentor™ cabinet. It powers the
peripheral boards located within this cabinet, including the optional load cell interface board and
the analog to digital board for a weighing conveyor, as well as the microprocessor board and the
memory expansion board.
Tip: For maximum reliability and to minimize the chances of the processor board resetting due to low
voltage, adjust the power supply voltage for 80186 processors to 5.10 VDC at the processor
board.
In systems operated via the Miltron™ controller, this power supply also provides electricity to the
monitor interface board. In Mentor™-controlled tunnel systems, the monitor interface board is
contained within the Mentor™ computer enclosure and powered by the computer power supply.
2.4.2. Tunnel Power Supply—The power supply referenced as PSO in the schematic diagrams is a
120-watt unit which powers the peripheral boards located on the tunnel washer. All three
voltages output by this device are adjustable.
If adjustment is necessary, set the 5 volts output to provide at least positive 4.8VDC at the electric
box on the module farthest from the power supply. This measurement must be made with an
accurate digital voltmeter. Verify that the positive and negative 12 volts outputs are set at positive
and negative 12.00VDC, respectively.
If the 5 volts reading at the peripheral board nearest the PSO power supply is at least positive
5.25VDC, and the voltage at the peripheral board farthest from PSO is positive 4.8VDC or less,
suspect one or more loose connections or inadequate wiring somewhere between the two
peripheral boards.
2.5. Power Supply —The power supply converts the alternating current at the control circuit
voltage to direct current voltages of 12 volts positive and negative, and 5 volts positive. One or
more of these values are adjustable, depending on the specific power supply used in each
application.
• The 12 volts positive is used to power all boards other than the microprocessor board. This
value is not adjustable.
• The 12 volts negative is used by the analog to digital (A/D) board. This value is not
adjustable.
• The 5 volts output powers the microprocessor. This value is adjustable and very sensitive. For
devices using microprocessors other than the 80186, the power supply must be adjusted to
provide actual voltage of 4.95VDC to 5.10VDC at the microprocessor board. Use an accurate
digital voltmeter to measure this value. For devices with 80186 microprocessors, the power
supply voltage should be 5.10VDC at the processor board.
A wire of at least 14AWG (2.5 sq mm) must be connected between the ground points on the
microprocessor and the peripheral boards. This ground wire is installed at the factory if both
enclosures are mounted on the same machine (e.g., washer-extractors). The ground wire must be
provided during installation if the microprocessor enclosure and its associated peripheral board
enclosures are remote from one another (e.g., dryers).
Some machines, including Milnor® dryers, employ a second identical power supply to provide
power for the peripheral boards, which are mounted in an enclosure separate from the
microprocessor enclosure.
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2.6. Central Processing Unit (CPU) Board—Also referred to as the microprocessor, the
central processing unit processes data received from the various inputs, stores information, and
responds to each keypad entry with the appropriate action. It may be mounted in an enclosure
separate from its peripheral boards. The CPU board contains EPROMs programmed by the
Milnor® factory with fixed instructions (software) that determine how the machine functions.
Depending upon machine model/type, the processor chip may one of three Intel models: the
8085, the 8088, or the 80186.
Although the EPROMs do not require battery backup, the CPU board utilizes a battery which
normally provides power to retain the user-programmable memory for two to three months
without external power.
2.7. Memory Expansion Board—Increases memory space available to the processor. This
board is used with 8088 CPU boards in some applications.
2.8. Battery—Provides memory retention backup when power is off. The battery is mounted
directly on 8085 CPU boards, and mounted separately for 8088 and 80186 CPU boards. A
capacitor on the 8088 and 80186 CPU boards provides enough power to retain memory for
several hours after the battery has been disconnected. Once fully charged, the battery backup is
reliable for two to three months with no power applied.
2.9. Opto-Isolator Board—Optically isolates inputs to the microprocessor for electronic noise
immunity. Opto-isolators are incorporated into the 8088 and 80186 CPU board; thus this separate
board is only required for machines employing Intel 8085 CPUs.
2.10. Input/Output Board—The 16/8 input-output board contains 16 solid-state signal input
devices and eight output relays. The input devices are capable of faithfully conducting a low VA
12VDC ground signal to the microprocessor. The output relays are socket-mounted SPDT,
12VDC electromechanical relays with contacts capable of faithfully conducting a maximum of
25VA at 110/120VAC (0.2 ampere or 200 milliamperes at 110/120VAC) or 12.5 VA at 24VAC
(0.5 ampere or 500 milliamperes at 24VAC). The output will be either 24VAC or 110/120VAC,
depending on the machine model/type.
These outputs and their power source are intended only to drive another relay with higher contact
ratings, that in turn may drive a pump, valve, solenoid, etc., from a separate power source. Never
use these outputs to directly drive a pump, valve, or solenoid unless the maximum current
required never exceeds the above values. Higher ampere or VA loads will burn out traces on the
printed circuit board or possibly overload and damage the control circuit transformer.
This board has 25 status lights. The amber light flashes when the board is communicating. Each
of the 24 remaining lights represent an input (green lights) or output (red lights) on that board,
and illuminates when the corresponding input or output is made. This board has two rotary dials
which must be adjusted to set the board's address (see Section 4 “Assigning Board Addresses” in
this document). This board also has convenient test points that can be used to test voltage to the
board.
Standard input/output board—used in all devices requiring input/output boards, except those
listed below.
High-speed input/output board—used only in the following devices and configurations: E6N,
J6N, and T6N washer-extractors equipped with and configured for both variable basket speed
and electronic balancing; Milrail configured for high-speed boards, and all configurations of
the M7E centrifugal extractor.
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2.11. Output Board—A 24-output board contains 24 output relays identical to those described in
Section 2.10 “Input/Output Board”.
2.13. Digital to Analog Convertor Board—Converts digital signals from the processor to
analog signals with voltages between 0 and 5VDC (e.g., provides the analog signal to the dryer
gas valve position actuator and dye machine steam position actuator).
This board has one status light which flashes when the board is communicating. The two rotary
dials must be adjusted to set the board's address (see Section 4). This board also has convenient
test points that can be used to test voltage to the board.
2.14. CRT (Video Display) Board—Receives display instructions from the processor and
generates the signals to the video monitor to create the desired displays; used in controllers such
as the Miltron™ and Miltrac™ controllers and Device Master™ systems.
CAUTION 2 : Avoid Component Damage—The CRT board can be installed backwards,
even though the cabinet and bracketry makes this difficult, and labelling on the parent board
states the proper orientation. Use care to orient the board correctly, otherwise microprocessor
components may be damaged.
CBW® systems with the Mentor™ controller use a standard computer video display adapter,
housed within the Mentor™ computer, to transmit signals from the Mentor™ computer to the
video monitor. Thus, Mentor™ systems do not have a separate video display board as described
here.
2.15. Resistor Boards—Although visually similar, resistor boards vary according to the
application. The different types are clearly marked with part numbers, which are mentioned in
the electrical schematic diagrams and are not interchangeable.
For temperature-sensing systems—used with analog to digital boards in washer-extractors and
dye-extractors as part of temperature-sensing system; not required on tunnel systems because
the necessary circuitry is included on other standard CBW® circuit boards.
For modulating gas valves—used with digital to analog boards in the temperature control circuit
of gas dryers; converts 0-5VDC to 4-20 milliamperes for controlling the modulating gas valve.
For modulating steam valves—used with digital to analog boards in temperature control circuit
of older steam dryers; converts 0-5VDC to 4-20 milliamperes for modulating steam valve. See
Section 2.20 “4-20mA Output Board” in this document.
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2.16. Signal Conditioner for Thermocouple—Amplifies and filters the output from a
thermocouple so an analog to digital board can convert the signal to digital values for the
microprocessor.
2.17. Rotation Safety Board—Used in dryers. Reads rotational safety proximity switch to
confirm that the basket is turning.
2.18. Temperature Probe—Two types of temperature probes are used, depending on equipment
type:
Thermistor temperature probe—a temperature-sensitive resistor whose resistance value
changes with respect to temperature; uses include washer-extractors, textile machines, and
tunnel systems.
Thermocouple temperature probe—a closed loop of two dissimilar metals which produces a
voltage with respect to the change in temperature between the two junctions. Thermocouples
are used in dryers.
2.19. Weigh Scale Interface Board—In the electrical circuit, this device is between the
weighing conveyor (CONWA) load cell and the weighing conveyor analog to digital board. It
filters and interprets the signals from the conveyor load cell to the analog to digital board.
2.20. 4-20mA Output Board—Used on newer textile machines and steam dryers with temperature
control. See Section 2.15 “Resistor Boards” in this document.
2.21. 8 Output/16 Input Chemical Flow Meter Board—This board is used with the metered
chemical injection option on textile machines. Eight outputs and eight counters respectively are
assigned to chemical valves and chemical flow meters. Two of the counters are non-isolated
direct inputs to the microprocessor on this board and are capable of counting pulses of 0 to 5VDC
at a frequency of up to 10kHz. The remaining six counters are optically isolated from the
peripheral board microprocessor and are capable of counting pulses from 0 to 12VDC at a
frequency up to 150 Hz.
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Table 2: Board Application by Device (Part B)
Board Name
Weight Scale Interface •
Rotation Safety • |
Chemical Flow Meter • | |
Thermocouple Signal Conditioner • | | |
Steam Valve (4-20mA) • | | | |
Gas Valve Resistor • | | | | |
Temperature Sensing Resistor • | | | | | |
Opto-isolator • | | | | | | |
CRT • | | | | | | | |
Digital to Analog • | | | | | | | | |
Analog to Digital • | | | | | | | | | |
Output • | | | | | | | | | | |
Input/Output • | | | | | | | | | | | |
CPU • | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Device | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number 1 2
COBUC
Note(s) 1 1
Number 1 2
COSHA
Note(s) 1
Number 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Dryer
Note(s) 4 2 2 2
Number 1 2 1
Extractor
Note(s) 1 1
Number 1 2 1 1
Press
Note(s) 1 1
Number 1 1 1 1 1 1
W/E (Mark I)
Note(s) 7 1 1 8 1
Number 1 1 1 1 1 1
W/E (Mark II-VI)
Note(s) 1 1 8 1 1
Notes:
* Intel 80186 central processing unit
1 Boards can be added for options
2 Used on steam dryers with temperature control, and all gas dryers
3 Used on washer-extractors with temperature option
4 Analog to digital boards vary according to application. See the descriptions of
these boards elsewhere in this section.
5 Required for weighing conveyors on tunnel washing systems
6 Required for reuse/cooldown and/or overhead fill tanks on tunnel washing
systems
7 Mark I washer-extractor control used Intel 8085 central processing unit
8 Notes 3 and 4 apply
9 One board required per each 8 modules (see also Notes 1, 4, 5, and 6)
10 Two boards required, plus one additional board per module
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Table 3: Rotary Switch Settings
COSHA ¬
COBUC ¬
Device Master ¬
Dryer ¬
Textile ¬
Devices
Linear COSTO ¬
One-Stage Press ¬
Two-Stage Press ¬
Extractor ¬
VERTSTO ¬
Washer-Extractor ¬
Board
SW2 2* 2 2 2 2
Analog to Digital
SW1 1* 1 1 1 1
SW2 3* 3 3 3
Digital to Analog
SW1 1* 1 1 1
SW2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Input/Output #1
SW1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
SW2 0* 0 0* 0 0 0* 0* 0 0 0 0
Input/Output #2
SW1 2* 2 2* 2 2 2* 2* 2 2 2 2
SW2 0* 0* 0* 0* 0* 0*
Input/Output #3
SW1 3* 3* 3* 3* 3* 3*
SW2 0 0* 0* 0* 0*
Input/Output #4
SW1 4 4* 4* 4* 4*
SW2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1*
Output #1
SW1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1*
SW2 1* 1* 1* 1 1*
Output #2
SW1 2* 2* 2* 2 2*
SW2 1 1* 1*
Output #3
SW1 3 3* 3*
Notes:
* Optional boards
See schematics for rotary switch positions on tunnel washer system
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Note 2: The allied interfaces offered by Milnor are continually evolving and the available signals can vary
from one software version (date code) to another. Milnor Tehnical Support can assist in determining data-
passing capacities for specific software versions.
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Summary of Milnor® Allied Interface Capability, Shuttle
Dry code—identifies the drying formula to be used in the drying or conditioning equipment.
Cooldown code—identifies the cooldown procedure to be used in the dryer.
Customer code—identifies the customer (commercial laundry) or department (institutional
laundry) the batch belongs to.
Goods code—in older Milnor CBW®'s (with Miltron™ controllers), identifies a subset of a
general class of goods. All batches conforming to the general class are processed using the
same wash formula. But each specific goods code within that class causes variations in
processing, essentially extending the range of available wash formulas. Although in some
systems, the goods code may affect post-wash processing, goods codes are passed to post-
wash devices primarily for accounting and record-keeping purposes.
Destination code—identifies a storage location within the laundry to send the load.
Weight—the dry, soiled weight of a batch, as measured by a weighing device, such as a weighing
type load conveyor, upstream of the tunnel. Although in some systems, weight may affect
post-wash processing, weights are passed to post-wash devices primarily for accounting and
record-keeping purposes.
Cake Number—in older Milnor CBW®'s (with Miltron™ controllers), this is an identification
number associated with each batch. The Miltron automatically assigns the numbers 000 to 255
in sequence and starts over at 255. As indicated in Table 1, allied signals are not currently
available on any machine for passing this code.
New formula—indicates that the batch being transferred was processed using a different formula
than the previous batch (see Note 4).
New customer—indicates that the batch being transferred belongs to a different customer than
the previous batch (see Note 4).
Note 4: The intent of both of these signals is to provide a means of segregating batches with different
formula, goods, and/or customer codes, in post-dry. They are typically used in systems that are not capable
of passing (or do not need to pass) formula, goods, or customer codes. Depending on the specific situation,
the signal would be actuated by the washer whenever the formula, goods, and/or customer code changes. In
the Milnor dryer controller, the “new customer” signal causes the customer code to increment by one (e.g.,
from 07 to 08). In such a system, the value of the customer code is irrelevant, but changing it signals
downstream devices not to combine these loads.
Single cake—also called “small load” or “little load”, this signal tells a shuttle to deliver, and a
multi-cake dryer to accept this cake (load) by itself. This is usually done when the cake that
follows belongs to a different customer and the goods should not be intermingled.
Empty load—also called “empty pocket” or “pass-empty”, this signal tells the receiving device
that it will not receive any goods with the batch data it is receiving. Empty pockets are
sometimes used in the tunnel to perform a cleaning process or to segregate goods from
incompatible baths.
Low (main) pressure—tells the Milnor two-stage press to use the lowest main bell pressure (see
Note 5).
3rd (main) pressure—tells the Milnor two-stage press to use a lower than normal main bell
pressure (see Note 5).
No (main) pressure—tells the Milnor two-stage press to use no main bell pressure (see Note 5).
Note 5: If the Low, 3rd, and No pressure signals are all off, the press will use standard (high) main bell
pressure.
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Table 1: Batch Data-passing Capacity for Milnor® Allied Interfaces
Non-Numeric: One signal passes a single
Data Numeric: Groups of signals pass multi-digit batch codes in binary (number
on/off value (X indicates signal is
Format--> of available batch codes shown)
available)
Code Low,
Press/ weight
Name--> Form- Cool- Cust- destin- Cake New New 3rd,
Ex- Dry Goods (tenths Single Empty
ula down omer ation num- form- cust- No
tract code code of cake load
Type of code code code code ber ula omer press-
code units)
Interface ure*
Shuttle
Loading 16 64 16 X X
Discharge 16 16 X
* Low, 3rd, and No Pressure are three separate signals.
3. Operational Signals
A set of generic functions can be defined that encompasses most operational information that
might be needed for any interface. The generic functions are helpful in understanding interfacing
in general, even though it is usually possible to successfully interface any two specific machines
using only a few of these functions. Table 2 lists the generic functions and which corresponding
signals are actually provided on the device(s).
The generic functions only describe the general purpose for a signal. A given signal may have a
more specific meaning pecular to the device. The signal names are taken from the schematics
(may be abbreviated) and may vary from device to device. As shown in Table 2, the generic
functions can be grouped into three categories: directional functions, transfer functions, and
confirmation functions.
Directional functions apply specifically to communication with the shuttle or COBUC and tell
the shuttle / COBUC where it must travel to align with the device it will receive from or
discharge to. These are all inputs to the shuttle / COBUC and include the following:
2nd level—The shuttle/COBUC must elevate to the higher of two possible levels. 2nd level is
usually referred to in the documentation as “level 1” (the first level is level 0).
opposite side—The shuttle must run its belt(s) backwards because the device it is receiving from
or discharging to is on the opposite side of the rail from normal. See Note 6.
Note 6: Although the Mark 5 COBUC controls provide a signal for this function, it is not needed because
the COBUC can only receive and discharge forward.
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load desired—There are actually two possible functions: 1) Milnor load desired (loading
interface output), which tells the allied loading device that the Milnor device is or soon will be
ready to receive a batch from it, and 2) allied load desired (discharge interface input), which
tells the Milnor device that the allied discharge device is or soon will be ready to receive a
batch from it.
loading mode—tells the receiving device to perform the actions that facilitate receiving. In the
centrifugal extractor, the input is called start extractor and causes the load door to open or the
load chute to lower, and the cylinder to turn. In the dryer, the input is called dryer is loading
and causes the load door to open and the cylinder to turn.
discharge allowed—There are actually two possible functions: 1) allied discharge allowed
(loading interface input), which tells the Milnor device that the allied loading device can now
send, and 2) Milnor discharge allowed (discharging interface output), which tells the allied
discharge device that the Milnor device can now send.
load allowed—There are actually two possible functions: 1) Milnor load allowed (loading
interface output), which tells the allied loading device to begin sending, and 2) allied load
allowed (discharge interface input), which tells the Milnor device to begin sending.
Confirmation functions provide information on the completion status of transfer and include the
following:
transfer not completed—not an error condition (see below) but simply the inverse of transfer
completed.
error: cancel transfer—says that an illegal condition was detected when transfer was attempted
and to stop the transfer. Currently, this function is only provided as an allied output/Milnor
input signal.
data valid—tells the Milnor device (in a loading interface) or the allied discharge device (in a
discharge interface) that batch data are set and should now be read. See Note 7.
transfer completed—says that all goods have been transferred. The signal usually passes from
discharging device to receiving device. Hence, this is usually an input signal in a loading
interface and an output signal in a discharging interface. However, the Milnor shuttle is also
capable, via the belt photoeyes, of detecting when it has received a complete load. So if
needed, it can communicate this information (in the opposite direction) to the loading device.
The signal name varies, depending on the device and type of interface. See Note 7.
Note 7: In most cases, an explicit data valid signal is not needed because another operational signal serves
this purpose. Where the data valid signal is not provided, the various tables of non-numeric signals in the
document “Milnor® Allied Interface Specifications and Signals” indicate which signal should be used for
this purpose.
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Table 2: Operational Functions and Available Signals
Function
Directional Functions Transfer Functions Confirmation Functions
Type-->
Function Dis- Trans- Error: trans-
Name--> Oppo- Dis- Load- Load
2nd At Early Load charge fer not cancel data fer
site At left charge ing al-
Type of level right call desired al- com- trans- valid com-
side desired mode lowed
Interface lowed plete fer plete
Shuttle
input: input: input: input: input: output: output: output: input: input: †
go 2nd load left of right desires shuttle desires shuttle cancel data
Loading load re- home of to load is to load- trans- valid
posn. verse home shuttle empty receive ing fer
dir. load
input: input: input: input: output: input: output: input: output: input: output: ††
go 2nd load left of right desires desires ready to allowed not cancel data
Dis-
unload re- home of to load unload to fin- trans- valid
charge
posn. verse home unload from receive ished fer
dir. shuttle load unload
† All shuttles except the COSLIDE provide a "shuttle is loaded" output. The COSLIDE expects a "belt is loaded" input.
†† The shuttle provides a shuttle "finished unloading" output. It also expects an "allied discharge complete" input.
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How to Upgrade Microprocessor EPROM Chips
BICMUM01 (Published) Book specs- Dates: 20040817 / 20040817 / 20040817 Lang: ENG01 Applic: CSU
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1.2. Verify Proper EPROM Chip Installation—After installing new EPROM chips, apply
power to the machine and turn the machine on. If the chips are properly installed, the display will
continue with the normal display sequence when powering up. If the display is blank or appears
unusual, turn the machine off at once and verify that the chips are correctly oriented in the
sockets.
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2.1. 8085 Processor Boards (except Coin Machines)—See Figure 4. Install EPROM #1
at the end of the row nearest the corner of the board, then #2, #3, and #4. Chip #4 goes next to the
two chips soldered to the board. See Figure 3 for where to check for proper voltages.
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Legend
1. Connector, memory board
to processor board
.
2. Socket IC1
3. Socket IC2
4. Chassis ground
5. 8088 microprocessor chip
6. Capacitor
7. Highest numbered
EPROM
2.3. 8088 Processor Boards with Memory Expansion Board—See Table 2 and Figure
6. If the EPROM set consists of three or more EPROMs, install the two highest numbered
EPROMs (e.g., #3 and #4 of a four-chip set) on the processor board, with the highest numbered
EPROM (EPROM #4 of a four-chip set) in socket A, and the EPROM with the second highest
number (EPROM #3 of a four-chip set) in socket B. Install the remaining EPROM(s) on the
memory expansion board with the highest numbered of the remaining EPROMs (e.g., EPROM
#2 of a four-chip set) in socket IC-1 on the memory expansion board and EPROM #1 in socket
IC-2.
2.4. 80186 Processor Boards—This processor board (see Figure 7) is used on all Milnor®
system controllers (Miltron™, Mildata®, etc.) equipped with a color monitor. It is also used on
fully-programmable washer-extractors, textile processing machines with software version 95000
and later, and other models. The single EPROM on this board is located in socket IC-2.
Tip: For maximum reliability and to minimize the chances of the processor board resetting due to low
voltage, adjust the power supply voltage for 80186 processors to 5.10 VDC at the processor
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board.
There are three major revisions of this board, both of which have Milnor part numbers starting
with “08BSPE”. If the seventh character is a number “1,” the board is a later version with a single
four-channel communications chip. If the seventh character of the part number is a letter, the
board is an earlier version with four one-channel communications chips.
The third version of 80186 processor board—with part number “08BSPE2_”—can be configured
via a jumper on the board to operate either a vacuum fluorescent text display, or a flat panel color
graphic LCD display. The jumper controls the serial communications port on MTA30.
Supplement 1
Rules for Replacing 80186 Processor Boards
Processor board “08BSPET” is obsolete. Depending on machine model and build date, this
board can be replaced by either “08BSPE1T” or “08BSPE2T”, but new software is required.
Contact Milnor's service engineering department to determine the appropriate replacement
board and software.
Processor board “08BSPE1T” has been superseded by board “08BSPE2T”(see Figure 9). If
your machine uses a two-line or four-line vacuum fluorescent text display, either “...E1T” or
“...E2T” will work with your existing software. The most important difference between these
two boards is jumper J1 on the “...E2T” board for selecting the flat panel color graphic LCD
display. This jumper must be set to the TXT or NO position for machines with a vacuum
fluorescent display, or in the GPX (graphics) position for machines with a color LCD display.
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